JP2011092790A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine for keeping a game interesting until the end of stop operation. <P>SOLUTION: A main CPU (31) of a Pachinko-slot machine (1) determines 9-token symbol combinations and 1-token symbol combination different in symbol which correspond only in one of reels (3L, 3C, 3R) as an internal lottery-winning symbol combination overlapping, performs stop control so as to display a symbol common to the 9-token symbol combinations and the 1-token symbol combination in a reel other than reels which finally stop when the reels (3L, 3C, 3R) stop, and performs stop control so as to display symbols different between the 9-token symbol combinations and the 1-token symbol combination in the reel which finally stops. In so doing, the main CPU (31) determines a symbol to display in the reel which finally stops in accordance with order of stop operation. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachislot machine.

  Conventionally, it is detected that a plurality of reels having a plurality of symbols arranged on each surface, a game medal, a coin, etc. (hereinafter referred to as a “medal, etc.”) and a start lever is operated by a player, A start switch that requests the start of rotation of a plurality of reels and a stop button provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels are detected by the player, and the stop of rotation of the corresponding reel is requested. A stop switch that outputs a signal, a stepping motor that is provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels, and that transmits each driving force to each reel, and a stepping motor based on the signals output by the start switch and the stop switch A reel control unit that controls the operation of each reel and rotates and stops each reel, and the start lever is operated. Is detected, the lottery is performed based on the random number value, and the reel rotation is stopped based on the result of the lottery (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”) and the timing at which the stop button is detected. A game machine called pachislot is known.

  As such a gaming machine, a high-probability re-gaming state (RT gaming state) with a high probability that a replay that can be played without inserting medals or the like is internally won is started after the bonus state is finished. A gaming machine is known (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2006-204875 A

  However, in such a gaming machine, the RT gaming state always occurs after the bonus state ends, and when the bonus combination is won internally, the RT gaming state after the bonus state ends is also guaranteed. There was a risk that the game inside would become monotonous.

  An object of the present invention is to prevent a game in a bonus state from becoming monotonous.

  The present invention provides the following gaming machines.

  (1) A symbol display means having a plurality of reels in which a plurality of symbols are arranged on each peripheral surface, and a symbol display area for displaying a part of the plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the reel (for example, Main reels 3L, 3C, 3R (to be described later), display windows 21L, 21C, 21R (to be described later) and predetermined start conditions are satisfied, and the reels are rotated to be displayed in the symbol display area. A symbol changing means (for example, a main CPU 31 described later) that changes the symbol being held, and an internal lottery that determines one or more internal winning combinations from a plurality of combinations based on satisfaction of a predetermined start condition Means (for example, a main CPU 31 described later) and a plurality of stop operation means (for example, a stop button described later) provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels and receiving a player's stop operation. L, 7C, 7R) and a stop command signal for commanding stop of rotation of the reel corresponding to the operated stop operation means in response to the stop operation means being operated by the player. By stopping the rotation of the reel based on the internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery means in response to the command means (for example, a main CPU 31 described later) and the stop command signal being output, Reel stop control means (for example, a main CPU 31 to be described later) for stopping the fluctuation of the symbols displayed in the symbol display area, and when the fluctuation of the symbols is stopped by the reel stop control means, the symbol display area A winning determination for determining whether or not the combination of symbols displayed in the above matches the combination of symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery means Means (for example, a main CPU 31 described later), and the internal lottery means includes a first internal winning combination (for example, a 9-sheet combination described later) and a second internal winning combination (for example, a 1-sheet combination described later). When a plurality of internal winning combinations (for example, 6 selections to be described later) are determined, a combination of symbols corresponding to the first internal winning combination or the second internal according to the operation order of the plurality of stop operation means A gaming machine that displays any combination of symbols corresponding to a winning combination in the symbol display area, wherein the symbols constituting the combination of symbols corresponding to the first internal winning combination and the second internal winning combination The symbol constituting the corresponding symbol combination is a symbol that is different only in one reel among the plurality of reels, and the reel stop control means is a reel other than the reel that finally stops among the plurality of reels. Then, the first The reels that stop rotating so that the symbols common to the part winning combination and the second internal winning combination are displayed in the symbol display area, and the reels that finally stop are different depending on the operation order. A gaming machine, wherein rotation of the reel is stopped so that a symbol is displayed in the symbol display area.

  According to the present invention, since the winning probability of the specific combination after the bonus state ends changes according to the operation of the player in the bonus state, the game in the bonus state is prevented from becoming monotonous. can do.

The figure which shows a function flow. The figure which shows the transition transition of a gaming state. The figure which shows the transition transition of ART which alert | reports 6 choice combination. The figure which shows the external appearance structure of a game machine. The figure which shows the reel arrangement | sequence of a main reel. The figure which shows the structure of a main control circuit. The figure which shows a symbol arrangement | positioning table. The figure which shows a symbol combination table. The figure which shows a table at the time of a bonus action | operation. The figure which shows an internal lottery table determination table. The figure which shows an internal lottery table. The figure which shows an internal lottery table. The figure which shows an internal lottery table. The figure which shows an internal lottery table. The figure which shows an internal lottery table. The figure which shows an internal winning combination determination table. The figure which shows a stop initial setting table. The figure which shows a drawing priority order table selection table. The figure which shows a drawing priority order table selection table. The figure which shows a drawing priority table. The figure which shows the stop table for the 1st stop at the time of forward pushing. The figure which shows the control change table at the time of a forward press. The figure which shows the stop table for 2nd and 3rd stop at the time of a forward push. The figure which shows the stop table for 2nd and 3rd stop at the time of a forward push. The figure which shows a stop table at the time of irregular pushing. The figure which shows a priority order table. The figure which shows the various area | regions of RAM. The figure which shows the various area | regions of RAM. The figure which shows the various area | regions of RAM. The figure which shows the structure of a subcontrol circuit. The figure which shows a symbol combination table (sub). The figure which shows a high probability state lottery table. The figure which shows the ART state lottery table for first hits. The figure which shows the ART state lottery table for ART. The figure which shows ART state lottery table at the time of ART continuation. The figure which shows an ART continuation lottery table. The figure which shows the various effects in a liquid crystal display device. The figure which shows a scenario lottery table. The figure which shows an initial stage number lottery table. The figure which shows a character pattern table | surface. The figure which shows a number-of-people transfer lottery table. The figure which shows EP transfer lottery table. The figure which shows a special battle transfer lottery table. The figure which shows the ART production | presentation determination table at the time of increase / decrease. The figure which shows the ART production | presentation determination table at the time of no increase / decrease. The figure which shows the production determination table at the time of special battle generation. The figure which shows the effect determination table for special battles. The figure which shows EP production | generation determination table. The figure which shows the effect determination table for EP. The figure which shows the production determination table during privilege ART. The figure which shows an effect state determination table. The figure which shows a production group determination table. The figure which shows an ART reel production | presentation determination table. The figure which shows the reel production | presentation determination table at the time of a navigation. The figure which shows an animation reel production | presentation determination table. The figure which shows a stop symbol determination table. The main flowchart which shows the main processes which main CPU performs. The flowchart which shows an internal lottery process. The flowchart which shows an internal lottery process. The flowchart which shows a lottery value change process. The flowchart which shows a reel stop initial setting process. The flowchart which shows a display combination prediction storing process. The figure which shows a priority drawing | ranking order data acquisition process. The flowchart which shows a display combination search process. The flowchart which shows a drawing priority order table selection process. The flowchart which shows a reel stop control process. The flowchart which shows a sliding piece number determination process. The flowchart which shows a 2nd, 3rd stop process. The flowchart which shows a line change bit check process. The flowchart which shows a line mask data change process. The flowchart which shows priority drawing-in control processing. The flowchart which shows a control change process. The flowchart which shows the control change process after a 2nd stop. The flowchart which shows a display combination etc. determination process. The flowchart which shows a bonus completion | finish check process. The flowchart which shows RT game number counter update processing. The flowchart which shows a bonus action check process. The flowchart which shows the interruption process by control of main CPU. The flowchart which shows the main board | substrate communication task by control of sub CPU. The flowchart which shows the production registration task by control of a sub CPU. The flowchart which shows production content determination processing. The flowchart which shows a process at the time of start command reception. The flowchart which shows a process at the time of start command reception. The flowchart which shows the effect determination process in EP and special battle. The flowchart which shows ART production | presentation determination processing. The flowchart which shows a sub reel initial setting process. The flowchart which shows a display command reception process. The flowchart which shows a counter update process. The flowchart which shows a process at the time of bonus start command reception. The flowchart which shows a process at the time of bonus end command reception.

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

<Functional flow of pachislot 1>
With reference to FIG. 1, the functional flow of the gaming machine (pachi-slot) 1 in the present embodiment will be described.

  When a player inserts medals and the start lever 6 is operated, one value (hereinafter, random number value for lottery) is extracted from random numbers in a predetermined numerical range (for example, 0 to 65535).

  The internal lottery means (main CPU 31 described later) performs lottery based on the extracted random number for lottery and determines an internal winning combination. By determining the internal winning combination, a combination of symbols that permits display along a winning line described later is determined. The types of symbol combinations include those related to “winning” in which merits such as paying out medals, re-games, bonuses, etc. are given to players, and other so-called “loses”. Is provided.

  Subsequently, after the plurality of main reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotated, when the player presses the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, main reel stop control means (stepping motors 49L, 49C, described later) 49R, a motor drive circuit 39), which will be described later, performs control to stop the rotation of the corresponding main reel based on the internal winning combination and the timing when the stop button is pressed.

  Here, in the pachi-slot 1, basically, control for stopping the rotation of the corresponding main reel is performed within a specified time (190 msec) from when the stop button is pressed. In the present embodiment, the number of symbols that move with the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R within the specified time is referred to as “the number of sliding symbols”, and the maximum number is defined as four symbols.

  The main reel stop control means displays the symbol combination as much as possible along the winning line using the specified time when the internal winning combination allowing the display of the symbol combination related to winning is determined. Thus, the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped. On the other hand, combinations of symbols that are not permitted to be displayed by the internal winning combination are displayed on the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R so as not to be displayed along the winning line using the specified time. Stop rotation.

  Thus, when the rotations of the plurality of main reels 3L, 3C, 3R are all stopped, the winning combination determining means (main CPU 31 described later) relates to the winning combination of symbols displayed along the winning line. It is determined whether or not. When it is determined that the prize is related to a prize, a bonus such as a medal payout is given to the player. A series of flows as described above is performed as one game in the pachislot 1.

  In this embodiment, the reel stop operation (stop button operation) performed first when all reels are rotating is the first stop operation, and the stop operation performed after the first stop operation is performed. The stop operation performed after the second stop operation and the second stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation.

  Further, in the pachislot 1, the plurality of sub reels 8L, 8C, 8R are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 in the above-described series of flows, and various effects are performed.

  When the player operates the start lever 6, the sub reels 8L, 8C, 8R are rotated and displayed in conjunction with the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R in the liquid crystal display device 5, respectively. When the player presses the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, the sub reel stop control means (sub control circuit 72 described later, sub CPU 81 described later) performs control to stop and display the corresponding sub reel in the liquid crystal display device 5. Do.

  When the start lever 6 is operated by the player, an effect random number value (hereinafter referred to as effect random number value) is extracted separately from the random value used for determining the internal winning combination. When the effect random number is extracted, the effect content determining means (sub-CPU 81 described later) determines, by lottery, what is to be executed this time from among a plurality of types of effect contents associated with the internal winning combination.

  When the content of the effect is determined, the effect execution means (for example, the liquid crystal display device 5 or the lamp 14) performs the effect according to the content of the effect. Further, in the pachislot 1, the rotation of the sub reels 8L, 8C, 8R may be controlled according to the determined content of the presentation.

<Transition of gaming state>
Next, with reference to FIG. 2, the transition of the gaming state in the pachislot 1 will be described.

  The gaming state of the pachislot 1 includes a non-bonus state, a flag (BB1 to 5 in the present embodiment) that is carried over over a plurality of games with an internal winning combination, a bonus state (BB1 to 5 gaming state or RB1, 2 gaming states).

  Here, in the non-bonus state, the probability that the replay that triggers the re-game operation is determined as an internal winning combination depends on the information of the RT game state flag. Specifically, when the RT gaming state flag is off (0), the general gaming state is established, and when the rendering RT gaming state flag is on (1), the rendering RT is performed, and the up-repeat lottery RT is When it is on (1), it becomes a lifting lottery RT. In addition, when the high RT gaming state flag is on (1), the high RT is set.

  The probability that the replay is determined as the internal winning combination is the highest in the high RT, the next highest in the production RT, the next highest in the lifted lottery RT, and the lowest in the general gaming state. Replay refers to replays 1 to 8. That is, the replay winning probability refers to a probability that any one of the replays 1 to 8 is determined as an internal winning combination.

  As described above, in the non-bonus state, the winning probability of replay varies depending on the information of the RT gaming state flag. This is also true in the bonus state. That is, even in the bonus state, the winning probability of replay varies depending on the information of the RT gaming state flag.

  For this reason, it can be said that the general gaming state, the effect RT, the uplift lottery RT, and the high RT in the non-bonus state are different game states. Further, it can be said that the uplift lottery RT, the high RT, and the general game state in the bonus state are different game states.

  In the non-bonus general game state, (1) when a chance lip (replays 4 to 6) wins, the process shifts to the effect RT. (2) When one game is consumed in the effect RT, the game state is shifted to the general gaming state.

  (3) Further, in any of the raising lip lottery RTs, when any one of the winning combinations 1 to 5 wins, the game shifts to a general gaming state.

  In this way, in the non-bonus state, there is no transition from the general gaming state and the effect RT to the high-rip lottery RT and the high RT. Also, the transition to the high RT shifts only from the lift-up lottery RT. That is, it can be said that the raised lip lottery RT is a gaming state that triggers the transition to a high RT with a high replay winning probability.

  Here, the winning combination of 1-sheet winning combination 1-5 is the order of the stop operation to the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R when the 1-sheet winning combination 1-5 is determined as the internal winning combination (so-called pushing order (6 selections)). ). Specifically, when the stop operation is performed in an appropriate pushing order (1 out of 6), any of 9 winning combinations 1 to 5 wins, otherwise (5 out of 6) In the case of, one of the winning combinations 1 to 5 wins. In other words, the winning combination of 1 to 5 is realized when 6 choices fail. If 6 choices are unsuccessful, one winning combination 1 to 5 wins two winning lines. For this reason, two medals are paid out when six choices fail. In the following, a combination having different combinations depending on the pressing order (small combination / replay data pointers 1 to 6 described later) will be referred to as “six-choice combination”.

  (5) When the bonus is internally won in the non-bonus state, the process proceeds to between flags that are in a state where the bonus is carried over. (6) If a corresponding symbol combination is displayed between the flags and a bonus is won, the game proceeds to a bonus state. Here, when the bonus state is entered, the up-repeat lottery RT gaming state flag is updated to ON.

  (7) In the uplift lottery RT in this bonus state, when RB1 or 2 (hereinafter, RB1 or 2 is simply referred to as “RB”) is determined as the internal winning combination, the high RT gaming state flag is turned on and the high Move to RT. (8) Then, when the RB who has won internally wins, the high RT gaming state flag is turned off and the game state is shifted to the general gaming state. (9) After that, when the bonus end condition (27 payouts) is satisfied, the state shifts to the non-bonus state while retaining the information of the RT gaming state flag in the bonus state.

  As described above, the pachislot 1 shifts to the non-bonus state while the information on the RT gaming state flag in the bonus state is retained. As a result, when the up-rip lottery RT gaming state flag is turned on and the state shifts to the non-bonus state, the up-rip lottery RT in the non-bonus state is an opportunity to transition to the general gaming state that is impossible after high RT. While avoiding a one-piece combination (6 choice failure), a game is played waiting for a prize for a raising lip that triggers the transition to high RT. In addition, when the high RT gaming state flag is turned on and the player moves to the non-bonus state, while avoiding a one-player combination (six-choice failure) that triggers the transition to the general gaming state where the winning probability of replay is the lowest, The game is played so that the high RT is continued for a long time. In addition, when a transition is made to a non-bonus state in the general gaming state, it is not possible to expect a transition to a high RT in the non-bonus state, so a game is played with the expectation of a transition to a bonus state.

  Therefore, in the pachi-slot 1, when the bonus state can be raised and finished in the Lip lottery RT or the high RT, the subsequent non-bonus state can be advantageously advanced, while in the case of being finished in the general gaming state. Will be disadvantageous in the subsequent non-bonus state. From the player's point of view, it is desirable that the RB won internally in the bonus state is not won (lost). As a result, in the bonus state, the game state shifts to the non-bonus state while maintaining the high RT without shifting to the general gaming state. Therefore, in the pachi-slot 1, when the RB is internally won in the bonus state, a notification that the RB is not won is performed.

<6 choices of navigation (ART)>
By the way, even if the player moves to the non-bonus at the lifted lip lottery RT or the high RT, if the 6-choice combination wins internally and the order of the 6-choice pushes fails, the single-game win is won and the general gaming state It will shift to. Therefore, after finishing the bonus state, there may be an effect (ART) for notifying the pressing order of the 6-choice combination. This case will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 3, the high RT is taken as an example of the gaming state after the bonus ends.

  When winning a bonus and shifting to the bonus state, an ART lottery is performed to determine whether or not to perform ART after the bonus state ends. When the lottery is won, the six-choice push order is notified at the high RT after the end of the bonus state (ART). On the other hand, if this lottery is not won, the push order of the 6-choice combination is not notified at the high RT after the bonus ends (RT), and as a result, the 6-choice fails and the game state is shifted to the general gaming state. The ART lottery is performed when the bonus state is entered, but may be performed during the bonus state or at the end of the bonus state.

  Here, although details of the ART lottery will be described later, the ART lottery is performed according to the ART lottery state flag. The ART lottery status flag is generally provided with a high probability A and a high probability B. The high probability B wins the ART lottery with the highest probability, and the high probability A wins the ART lottery with the next highest probability. In general, the ART lottery is won with the lowest probability. When the ART lottery is won, any one of modes 1, 2, 3, and 4 is determined as the ART state flag. On the other hand, if the ART lottery is not won, the ART state flag is turned off (0).

  If the ART lottery is won, the ART game number and the ART continuous lottery are performed at the end of the bonus state. After that, when ART is performed for the determined number of ART games (30 games on average), when the continuation is determined in the ART continuous lottery, the push order of the 6-choice combination is notified with 20 games fixed. When the privilege ART is performed and non-continuation is determined in the continuous lottery of ART, a game (RT) in which notification of the pushing order of the 6-choice combination is not performed is performed. In addition, when the notification of the pushing order of the 6-choice combination is not performed, as a result, the 6-choice fails and the game state shifts to the general gaming state.

  Further, when the ART of the determined number of games is finished and the privilege ART is started, the number of ART games and ART continuous lottery for the ART after the privilege ART are performed. Then, after the privilege ART, ART is performed for the determined number of ART games. In this case, when the continuation is determined, the privilege ART is performed thereafter, and when the non-continuation is determined, the push order of the 6 alternatives is not notified thereafter.

  Here, the details of the ART lottery will be described later, but the ART lottery is performed with different probabilities depending on the ART state flags (modes 1 to 4). More specifically, the mode 4 continues with the highest probability (about 80%), the mode 3 continues with the next highest probability (about 66%), and the mode 2 continues next. The mode 1 continues with a high probability (about 50%), and the mode 1 continues with the lowest probability (about 25%).

  In other words, the ART lottery status flag (general, high probability A, B) is used to determine whether or not ART is performed (at the first hit of ART), and the ART status flag (modes 1 to 4) continues ART. Used (whether repeated) or not (when ART continues).

  As described above, in the pachislot 1, the ART is performed for a predetermined number of games determined in advance, and based on the predetermined continuation probability (modes 1 to 4), the ART is continuously lottery before the start of the ART. (Determine whether or not to perform ART again). At this time, if it is decided to continue the ART, a bonus ART of the number of fixed games is performed before the ART.

  By performing such ART lottery and ART continuous lottery, in the pachislot 1, the bonus state → ART → continue → privilege ART → ART → continue ... Between flags (bonus internal winning) → bonus state → ART ... The transition between the ART and the bonus state is realized.

  In this case, the liquid crystal display device 5 performs the notification of the pushing order of the 6-choice combination and the notification that the RB in the bonus state is not won.

  In the pachislot 1, RB1 and RB2 are provided as RB types. Here, at the time of internal winning of RB2, it is also possible to always assist the pushing order of the 6-choice combination after the bonus state ends. That is, even if the ART lottery performed at the time of winning the BB is not won, if the RB2 is won internally during the bonus state, the ART lottery may be won. Therefore, RB2 can be called rare RB.

[Pachislot structure]
An overview of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the pachi-slot 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention.

  The housing 4 forming the entire pachi-slot 1 includes a box-shaped cabinet 60 and a front door 2 that opens and closes the cabinet 60. Lamps 14 capable of emitting light in a plurality of colors are provided on the left and right sides of the front door 2.

  The lamp 14 may be an existing light emitting element such as a light emitting diode (LED) or organic electroluminescence (organic EL) as long as it can emit at least green, yellow, blue, and red.

  Further, vertically long rectangular display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R are provided at substantially the center of the front surface of the front door 2. The display windows 21L, 21C, 21R are provided with four pay lines (see FIG. 29 described later).

  These pay lines are activated by operating a BET button 11 described later (hereinafter referred to as “BET operation”) or by inserting medals into the medal insertion slot 10. The fact that the display line has been validated is indicated by the lighting of the BET lamp 13 described later.

  Here, the winning line is related to the success or failure of the combination. Specifically, a symbol constituting a symbol combination corresponding to a predetermined combination is stopped and displayed side by side at a predetermined position corresponding to any winning line, whereby a predetermined combination is established (winning); Become.

  On the back surface of the front door 2, a plurality of main reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotatably provided in a horizontal row. In each main reel 3L, 3C, 3R, a symbol row as identification information constituted by a plurality of types of symbols necessary for the game is drawn on the outer peripheral surface of each main reel 3L, 3C, 3R. The symbols can be visually recognized from the outside of the pachi-slot 1 through the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R. Further, each of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotates at a constant speed (for example, 80 rotations / minute), and the symbol row is displayed in a variable manner.

  Above the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R, a liquid crystal display device 5 and speakers 9L, 9R as image display means are provided. The liquid crystal display device 5 has a display surface larger than the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R, and produces an effect by image display. For example, an effect of rotating / stopping the sub reels 8L, 8C, and 8R displayed as images is performed. The speakers 9L and 9R perform effects such as sound effects and sounds.

  A BET lamp 13 is provided on the left side of the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R. The BET lamp 13 is turned on when a required number of medals for playing one game are inserted and all winning lines are activated. In the embodiment, the number of medals required to play one game is three.

  Under the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R, a substantially horizontal pedestal 61 is formed. In the horizontal plane of the pedestal 61, the medal slot 10 is provided on the right side, and the BET button 11 is provided on the left side.

  By depressing the BET button 11, the number of medals used for the unit game (one game) (that is, three) are inserted, and the predetermined pay line is activated as described above. . The operation of the BET button 11 and the operation of inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot 22 (operation of inserting a medal for playing a game) are referred to as “BET operation”.

  On the left side of the front portion of the pedestal 61, there is provided a settlement button 12 for switching credit / payout of medals acquired by the player in the game by a push button operation. By switching the settlement button 12, medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 15 at the lower front, and the paid-out medals are stored in the medal receiving unit 16. On the right side of the checkout button 12, a start lever 6 is provided as a start operation means for rotating the reel by a player's turning operation and starting a variable display of symbols in the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R. It is attached so as to be freely rotatable within an angle range. By operating the start lever 6, the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the sub reels 8L, 8C, 8R displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 start to rotate.

  Stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R as stop operation means for stopping the rotation of the three main reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by a player's pressing operation are provided in the approximate center of the front surface of the base 61, respectively. It has been. When the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are operated, the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the operated stop button and the sub reels 8L, 8C, 8R corresponding to the operated stop button are stopped. In the embodiment, one game (unit game) basically starts when the start lever 6 is operated, and ends when all the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped.

  In front of the lower portion of the front door 2, a medal payout opening 15 for paying out medals and a medal receiving portion 16 for storing the payout medals are provided. Also, on the front surface of the lower part of the front door 2 between the top and bottom of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R and the medal receiving part 16, a waist panel 20 with a design corresponding to the model motif is attached. It has been.

[Reel design]
Next, with reference to FIG. 5, the arrangement of symbols arranged on the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R will be described.

  Referring to FIG. 5, the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R include a red 7 symbol 201, a blue 7 symbol 202, a white 7 symbol 203, a purple symbol 204, a green symbol 205, a red symbol 206, a blue symbol 207, and a yellow symbol. 208, a peach symbol 209, and a blank symbol 210 are arranged. Here, the purple symbol 204 to the peach symbol 209 are colored with corresponding colors, but their shapes are formed by similar symbols. On the other hand, the red 7 symbol 201, the blue 7 symbol 202, and the white 7 symbol 203 are each colored with a corresponding color and formed with a unique shape. Further, the blank symbol 210 is colored in red and is formed by a symbol having a unique shape. Therefore, when the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped, among the symbols, the red 7 symbol 201, the blue 7 symbol 202, the white 7 symbol 203, and the blank symbol 210 can be easily distinguished, while the purple symbol 204 to the peach symbol 209. Is difficult to discriminate.

[Configuration of main control circuit of pachislot]
This completes the description of the structure of the pachislot 1. Next, with reference to FIG. 6, a configuration of a circuit included in the pachislo 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. The pachi-slot 1 in the present embodiment includes a main control circuit 71, a sub-control circuit 72, and peripheral devices (actuators) that are electrically connected thereto. FIG. 6 shows the configuration of the main control circuit 71 of the pachi-slot 1 in the present embodiment.

<Microcomputer>
The main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 30 installed on a circuit board as a main component. The microcomputer 30 includes a CPU (hereinafter, main CPU) 31, a ROM (hereinafter, main ROM) 32, and a RAM (hereinafter, main RAM) 33.

  The main ROM 32 includes a data table (see FIGS. 7 to 26 described later) such as a control program (see FIGS. 57 to 78 described later) executed by the main CPU 31 and an internal lottery table (see FIGS. 11 to 15 described later). ), Data for transmitting various control commands (commands) to the sub control circuit 72 are stored. The main RAM 33 is provided with a storage area (see FIGS. 27 to 29 to be described later) for storing various data such as an internal winning combination determined by execution of the control program.

<Random number generator, etc.>
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.

<Switch etc.>
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 start switch 6S detects that the start lever 6 has been operated by the player (start operation).

  The medal sensor 42S detects that the medal received at the medal slot 10 has passed through the selector. The bet switch 11S detects that the BET button 11 has been pressed by the player. Further, the settlement switch 12S detects that the settlement button 12 has been pressed by the player.

<Peripheral devices and circuits>
Peripheral devices whose operations are controlled by the microcomputer 30 include stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, the BET lamp 13, and the hopper 40. A circuit for controlling the operation of each peripheral device is connected to the output port of the microcomputer 30.

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

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

  The main CPU 31 counts the number of times the pulses are output to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R after detecting the reel index, thereby rotating the rotation angles of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R (mainly the main reels 3L, 3L, The number of symbols 3C and 3R has rotated) is managed, and the positions of the symbols arranged on the surface of the main reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are managed.

  The display unit drive circuit 48 controls the operation of the BET lamp 13. 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 40, and checks whether or not the medals discharged from the hopper 40 have reached the payout number.

[Various tables stored in main ROM]
Next, various tables stored in the main ROM 32 will be described with reference to FIGS. In the following, related drawings may be omitted. For example, regarding the first stop table for forward pressing, only the first stop stop table for forward pressing (FIG. 21 described later) corresponding to the table selection data “1” for forward pressing will be described, and other forward pressings will be described. The description of the stop table for the first stop will be omitted.

<Pattern arrangement table>
The symbol arrangement table will be described with reference to FIG. The symbol arrangement table defines the position of each symbol in the rotation direction of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R and data (hereinafter referred to as symbol code) specifying the type of symbol arranged at each position.

  In the symbol arrangement table (main reel), “1/21” of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R is associated with the rotation position of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the symbol drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel. Symbol positions from “0” to “20” corresponding to the value of the symbol counter that sequentially changes with each rotation are defined. Here, when three symbols are displayed on the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R, the symbol positioned in the middle of the three symbols is a symbol corresponding to the symbol position indicated by the value of the symbol counter. For example, when the symbol counter of the left main reel 3L is “7”, the symbol positioned in the middle stage of the display window 21L is a blue symbol.

<Design combination table>
The symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, if the symbol combination displayed by the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R along the winning line matches the symbol combination defined by the symbol combination table, it is determined that the winning combination has been won. Benefits such as paying out a game, re-game operation, and bonus game operation are given to the player.

  The symbol combination table defines a symbol combination predetermined according to the type of privilege, a display combination, storage area addition data, and data indicating the number of payouts. The display combination is data for identifying a combination of symbols displayed along the winning line. The storage area addition data is data provided for the main CPU 31 to identify a display combination storage area (to be described later) in which the display combination is stored. The display combination is represented as 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit.

  Further, when a numerical value of 1 or more is determined as the payout number, medals are paid out. In this embodiment, medals are paid out when any one of nine winning combinations 1 to 5 or one winning combination 1 to 5 is determined as a display winning combination.

  Further, when replay (replays 1 to 8) is determined as the display combination, replaying is performed. When BB (BB1 to BB5) is determined as the display combination, the BB gaming state flag is updated to ON and the state shifts to the bonus state. When RB (RB1 or RB2) is determined as the display combination, the RB gaming state flag is updated to on and the high RT gaming state flag is updated to off. If the symbol combination displayed along the winning line does not match any of the symbol combinations defined by the symbol combination table, it is a so-called “losing”.

  Here, in this embodiment, any one of purple symbols 204 to peach symbols 209 having similar shapes is used for the replays 1 to 8, the nine symbol combinations 1 to 5, and the one symbol combinations 1 to 5. Therefore, the player recognizes that the display combination of the replays 1 to 8, the 9 combination 1 to 5 and the 1 combination 1 to 5 is determined from the combination of symbols displayed by the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R. It has become difficult to do.

  On the other hand, about BB1-5, it is comprised by the combination of the red 7 symbol 201-the white 7 symbol 203 which carried out the unique shape. Therefore, the player can recognize that the display combination of BB1 to BB5 has been determined from the combination of symbols displayed by the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  RB1 or RB2 is determined as a display combination only when the blue 7 symbol 202 is stopped on the left main reel 3L. That is, when the red 7 symbol 201 or the white 7 symbol 203 stops on the left main reel 3L, it is not determined as a display combination. Here, in the pachi-slot 1, when RB1 or RB2 is determined as an internal winning combination as described above, notification is performed to avoid determining RB1 or RB2 as a display combination. When such a notification is made, if the blue 7 symbol 202 does not stop on the left main reel 3L, it can be easily understood that RB1 or RB2 has been avoided from being determined as a display combination. The red 7 symbol 201 (symbol position 3) and the blank symbol 210 (symbol position 4) continuously arranged on the left main reel 3L have a unique shape in both symbols, and both symbols are colored in red. Has been. Therefore, for the notification that avoids RB1 or RB2 being determined as the display combination, for example, notification that targets the red 7 symbol can be used.

<Bonus operating table>
With reference to FIG. 9, the bonus operation time table will be described. The bonus operation time table defines data to be stored in various storage areas provided in the main RAM 33 when the bonus operation is performed.

  The bonus operating time table is a table that defines a gaming state flag that is turned on when the BB gaming state and the RB gaming state are started, and conditions for ending the BB gaming state and the RB gaming state. According to the bonus operating time table, the BB gaming state flag is turned on when the BB gaming state starts, and the RB gaming state flag is turned on when the RB gaming state starts.

  The BB gaming state ends when medals are paid out to reach a prescribed number (27 in the present embodiment). The RB gaming state is when a game that reaches the specified number of times (12 times in the present embodiment) is played, when there is a winning that reaches the specified number of times (8 times in the present embodiment), or BB The game ends when the game state ends. The bonus end number counter, the possible game number counter, and the possible winning number counter are data for managing whether or not the specified number of times or the specified number of times as a trigger end timing of the bonus has been reached.

  More specifically, numerical values defined by the bonus operation time table are stored in the respective counters, and the subtraction is performed through the operation of the bonus. As a result, the operation of the corresponding bonus is completed on condition that the value of each counter is updated to “0”.

<Internal lottery table determination table>
With reference to FIG. 10, the internal lottery table determination table used when the main CPU 31 determines the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries will be described.

  The internal lottery table determination table defines information indicating the internal lottery table and information indicating the number of lotteries corresponding to the gaming state.

  The gaming state is the type of internal winning combination that may be determined in the internal lottery process in which the internal winning combination is determined, the probability that the internal winning combination is determined in the internal lottery process, the maximum number of sliding symbols, and the bonus game It is in a state distinguished depending on whether or not the operation is being performed. The number of lotteries is the maximum number of times that the main CPU 31 subtracts a lottery value described later from one random number value (random number value for lottery) extracted by the sampling circuit 37.

<Internal lottery table>
The internal lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. The internal lottery table defines a data pointer and a lottery value according to the winning number. The data pointer is data acquired as a result of lottery performed with reference to the internal lottery table, and is data for designating an internal winning combination defined by an internal winning combination determination table described later. The data pointer is provided with a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer.

  In the present embodiment, the random number for lottery extracted from the predetermined numerical range “0 to 65535” is sequentially subtracted by the lottery value corresponding to each winning number, and whether or not the result of the subtraction becomes negative An internal lottery is performed by determining whether or not a so-called “digit” has occurred.

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

  (1) in FIG. 11 shows an internal lottery table for general use, (2) in FIG. 12 shows an internal lottery table for BB1 to 3, and (3) in FIG. 13 shows an internal lottery table for BB4, 5. Show. Further, (4) in FIG. 14 shows an internal lottery table for raising lip lottery RT, (5) in FIG. 14 shows an internal lottery table for high RT, and (6) in FIG. 14 is for RT between flags. An internal lottery table is shown, and (7) in FIG. 14 shows an RT lottery table for effect RT. Moreover, (8) of FIG. 15 shows the RB internal lottery table.

  Here, in the non-bonus state and the bonus state, when the RT gaming state flag is on, the lottery value of the winning numbers 1 to 3 is changed to the value of the lottery table corresponding to the RT gaming state flag that is on. . For example, in the non-bonus state, when the RT gaming state flag is off, the general internal lottery table of (1) in FIG. 11 is used, and when the up-rep lottery RT gaming state flag is on, The lottery values of the winning numbers 1 to 3 in the general internal lottery table (1) in FIG. 11 become the lottery values of the winning numbers 1 to 3 in the internal lottery table for up-lip lottery RT in (4) of FIG. Be changed. Therefore, in the lift lip lottery RT, the winning numbers 1 to 3 are the winning numbers 1 to 3 of (4) in FIG. 14, and the winning numbers 4 to 30 are the winning numbers 4 to 4 of (1) in FIG. 30 lottery values are used.

  In the present embodiment, by using a plurality of types of internal lottery tables, the type of internal winning combination to be determined and the winning probability are changed, and as a result, the player's expectation is undulated. In this embodiment, when the RT gaming state flag is ON, the lottery values of the winning numbers 1 to 3 are changed. However, a lottery table corresponding to the RT gaming state flag is provided independently. It is good. For example, in the non-bonus state, when the up-rip lottery RT gaming state flag is on, all the winning numbers 1 to 30 are lottery using the independently provided up-lip lottery RT internal lottery table. It is good. In addition, in the bonus state (BB1 gaming state), when the up lip lottery RT gaming state flag is on, the internal lottery table for BB1 to 3 (for up lip lottery RT) provided independently is used. It is good also as lottery of all the winning numbers 1-32.

<Internal winning combination determination table>
The internal winning combination determination table will be described with reference to FIG. The internal winning combination determination table defines an internal winning combination in accordance with the data pointer. When the data pointer is determined, the winning request flag (internal winning combination) is uniquely obtained.

  The winning request flag is data for identifying a combination of symbols of the main reels 3L, 3C, and 3R that is permitted to be displayed along the winning line. Similar to the display combination, the hit request flag is represented as 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit. When the data pointer is “0”, the content of the hit request flag is “lost”, which indicates that any display of symbol combinations defined by the symbol combination table described above is not permitted.

  (1) of FIG. 16 shows a small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determining table. The small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table defines a winning request flag relating to the payout of medals or a winning request flag relating to the operation of replay. (2) in FIG. 16 shows a bonus internal winning combination determination table. The bonus internal winning combination determination table defines a hit request flag relating to the operation of the bonus.

  In the figure, “left → middle → right” means that the first stop operation is the left stop button 7L, the second stop operation is the middle stop button 7C, and the third stop operation is the right stop button 7R. It means that. That is, “left → middle → right” means “first stop operation → second stop operation → third stop operation”.

<Table used to stop main reels 3L, 3C, 3R>
A table used for stopping the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R will be described with reference to FIGS. In the present embodiment, by using such various tables, it is controlled so that an appropriate display combination can be established according to the order of the stop operation, and whether or not all main reels are correct in the order of 6-choice pushes. It is made impossible to discriminate until 3L, 3C, 3R stops.

<Stop initial setting table>
The stop initial setting table will be described with reference to FIG. The stop initial setting table is used when the main CPU 31 initializes various tables to be referred to when stopping the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  The stop initial setting table defines the information of the pressing order determination flag, pull-in priority table selection data, forward pressing table selection data, forward pressing table change data, and irregular pressing table selection data corresponding to the data pointer. is doing.

  The pressing order determination flag is information for determining whether or not the winning combination is different depending on the pressing order. A pressing order determination flag of “1” means that the winning combination varies depending on the pressing order. Specifically, the small combination / replay data pointers 1 to 6 have a pressing order determination flag of “1”, and the internal winning combination (winning request flag) corresponding to this data pointer is a 6-select combination combination. (See (1) in FIG. 16).

  The pull-in priority table selection data is information used to determine a pull-in priority table number to be described later. Specifically, the pull-in priority table number is determined based on the pull-in priority table selection data and the pressing order. When the pull-in priority table selection data is “0”, “0” is uniquely determined as the pull-in priority table number regardless of the pressing order.

  Further, the table selection data at the time of forward pressing is information for determining the stop table used at the time of the first stop at the time of forward pressing. Here, “forward press” means that the left stop button 7L is operated as the first stop operation. The operation other than the left stop button 7L as the first stop operation is referred to as “anomalous pressing”.

The forward change table change data is information for determining the stop table used at the time of the second stop and the third stop at the time of the forward press.
The irregular pressing table selection data is information for determining a stop table used when irregular pressing.

<Pull-in priority table selection table>
Next, the pull-in priority table selection table will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The pull-in priority table selection table is provided for each pull-in priority table selection data, and defines information on pull-in priority table numbers corresponding to the push order. Specifically, referring to (1) in FIG. 18, when the pushing order is “left → middle → right”, pull-in priority is given at the time of the first stop (that is, when the left main reel 3L is stopped). The priority table number 2 is determined, and the pull-in priority table number 4 is determined at the second stop (ie, when the main reel 3C is stopped), and at the third stop (ie, when the right main reel 3R is stopped). The pull-in priority table number 4 is determined. Then, a pull-in priority table corresponding to these pull-in priority table numbers is uniquely determined, and stop control of the corresponding main reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed.

  “Pull in” basically means that the symbols constituting the combination of symbols related to the winning request flag (internal winning combination) within the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols are displayed along the winning line. This is to stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

<Pull-in priority table>
Next, the pull-in priority order table will be described with reference to FIG. The pull-in priority table is provided for each pull-in priority table number, and prescribes information on the combination to be pulled in preferentially. The main reel on which the stop operation has been performed is controlled so that a winning combination having a high priority specified in the drawing priority order table among the winning combinations determined as the winning request flag wins.

  For example, when the small role / replay data pointer is “1”, “2” is determined as the pull-in priority table selection data by the stop initial setting table (FIG. 17).

  At this time, when the left stop button 7L is operated as the first stop operation, the pull-in priority table number “2” is determined at the time of the first stop (see (1) in FIG. 18). Therefore, the corresponding left main reel 3L is controlled to stop at the priority order defined by the pull-in priority order table of (2) of FIG. Here, in the drawing priority order table of (2) of FIG. 20, replays 1 to 8 are defined as the priority order “1”, one-piece roles 3 to 5 are defined as the priority order “2”, and the priority order “3”. “1” and 1 and 5 and 1 to 5 are defined, and “4” is defined as BB1 to 5 and RB1,2. The winning request flags corresponding to the small role / replay data pointer “1” are the 1-piece winning combinations 1 to 5 and the 9-piece winning combinations 1 to 3 ((1) in FIG. 16). The stop control is performed so as to draw the symbols constituting the one-piece combination 3-5 having the highest priority among the hit request flags. That is, in the left main reel 3L, the red 7 symbol 201, the blue 7 symbol 202, or the white 7 symbol 203 is controlled to stop on the winning line.

Subsequently, when the middle stop button 7C is operated as the second stop operation, the pull-in priority table number “4” is determined at the time of the second stop (see (1) in FIG. 18). Therefore, the corresponding left main reel 3L is controlled to stop at the priority order defined by the drawing priority order table of (5) of FIG. At this time, when the control that draws the symbols constituting the higher-priority combination among the combinations determined as the winning request flag is performed, the nine-piece combination 1-4 is the combination with the highest priority. Here, at the time of the second stop operation, the left main reel 3L is already stopped. However, depending on the symbols stopped on the winning line in the left main reel 3L, the nine-piece winning combination 1-4 may not win. . In this way, even if a winning combination with a high priority is a winning request flag, if the winning combination cannot be won in relation to the main reel that has already stopped, the winning combination with the next priority determined as the winning request flag is set. Control is performed to draw the constituent symbols.
By the way, in the left main reel 3L, the red 7 symbol 201, the blue 7 symbol 202, or the white 7 symbol 203 is stopped on the winning line. Here, the red 7 symbol 201, the blue 7 symbol 202, or the white 7 symbol 203 in the left main reel 3 </ b> L is also a symbol constituting the 9-piece combination 1, 9-piece combination 2, or 9-piece combination 3. Therefore, at the time of the 2nd stop, control which draws in preferentially the symbol which constitutes 9-piece combination 1-3 according to the symbol stopped in the left main reel 3L among 9-piece combination 1-4 with high priority is performed. Is called. In addition, among the symbols constituting the nine winning combinations 1 to 3, the symbol of the main reel 3C is the green symbol 205. Therefore, when the small pointer / replay data pointer is “1” and the first stop operation “left stop button 7L” and the second stop operation “medium stop button 7C” are operated, “Red 7 symbol 201 (or blue 7 symbol 202, white 7 symbol 203) −green symbol 205” stops.

  Subsequently, when the right stop button 7R is operated as the third stop operation, the pull-in priority table number “4” is determined at the time of the third stop (see (1) in FIG. 18). Therefore, the corresponding left main reel 3L is controlled to stop at the priority order defined by the drawing priority order table of (5) of FIG. At this time, a control for drawing a symbol constituting a higher-priority combination among the combinations determined as the winning request flag is performed. As a result, the left main reel 3L and the middle main reel 3C that have already stopped are controlled. From the relationship, control is performed so that the symbol (that is, the yellow symbol 208) constituting any one of the nine winning combinations 1 to 3 is preferentially drawn. As a result, “red 7 symbol 201 (or blue 7 symbol 202, white 7 symbol 203) —green symbol 205—yellow symbol 208” stops on the winning line, and any of the nine winning combinations 1 to 3 wins.

(Six-choice stop control)
Here, the feature point of the stop control of the 6-choice combination in the pachislot 1 will be described. The pachi-slot 1 is configured so that it cannot be determined whether or not the six selections in the pressing order are correct until the last main reel stops.

That is, the drawing priority order table of (2) of FIG. 20 is used when the correct answer of the first stop operation is other than the left stop button 7L and the first stop operation is correct (for example, FIG. 18). (Used when the first stop operation is the middle stop button 7C in (3)).
In addition, it is used at the time of the second stop and the third stop when the six choices fail (except for the failure of left → middle → right).

Then, the pull-in priority table in (3) of FIG. 20 is used when the first stop operation is the left stop button 7L regardless of the success / failure of 6 choices.
In addition, when 6 choices fail, the symbols constituting the small roles 1 and 2 are prioritized in the second stop, and are used to prevent the determination of one winning combination.

  Further, in the drawing priority order table of (4) of FIG. 20, when the six-choice correct answer is “middle → left → right”, the nine symbols in the second stop are prioritized and the nine symbols are combined. Is used to ensure that is not fixed.

  In addition, the pull-in priority table of (5) of FIG. 20 configures the 9-piece combination 5 in the second stop when the six-choice correct answer is “left → middle → right” or “right → middle → left”. It is used to prioritize the symbols to be played and prevent the 9-piece combination from being fixed.

  In addition, the pull-in priority table of (6) of FIG. 20 shows that when the six-choice correct answer is “left → right → middle” or “right → left → middle”, the nine stops 1 to 4 in the second stop It is used to prioritize the symbols that make up and prevent the winning of 9 winning combinations.

  In addition, in the drawing priority order table of (7) in FIG. 20, when the six-choice correct answer is “middle → right → left”, the symbols constituting the nine-piece roles 1-3 in the second stop are given priority. Used to prevent the winning combination.

  In the pachi-slot 1, the pull-in priority table configured in this way is determined according to the pressing order, so that it cannot be determined whether or not the 6-option is correct until the last main reel stops. be able to.

(Stop control when carrying over RB)
As shown in (1) to (7) of FIG. 20, BB1 to RB5 and RB1 and RB2 have lower priority levels than replays 1 to 8, 9 winning combinations 1 to 5, and 1 winning combinations 1 to 5. Therefore, in the bonus state, in addition to RBs 1 and 2, when replays 1 to 8, 9 winning combinations 1 to 5, or 1 winning combination 1 to 5 are determined, control to pull RB 1 and 2 is not performed.

<Stop table for first stop when pushing forward>
Next, with reference to FIG. 21, the first stop stop table at the time of forward pressing will be described. The first stop table at the time of forward pressing defines information on the number of sliding pieces for stop data and the line change status according to the symbol position.

<Control change table when pushing forward>
Next, with reference to FIG. 22, the forward change control change table will be described. The forward change control change table contains C line check data and information on the second and third stop table numbers for forward press according to the symbol stop position (change target position) at the first stop and the line change status. It prescribes. The stop table at the time of the second and third stops is determined by the forward change control change table.

<Stop table for 2nd and 3rd stop when pushing forward>
With reference to FIG. 23 and FIG. 24, the stop table for the second and third stops at the time of forward pressing will be described. (1) in FIG. 23 is a stop table for the second and third stops at the time of forward press corresponding to the second and third stop table number “7” at the time of forward press, and (2) in FIG. It is a stop table for the second and third stops at the time of forward pressing corresponding to the second and third stop table number “9”. The stop table for the second and third stops at the time of the forward press defines stop data information corresponding to the symbol position.

<Stop table when pressing irregularly>
Next, the irregular pressing stop table will be described with reference to FIG. The irregular push stop table defines stop data information corresponding to the symbol position.

  Here, FIG. 25 is an irregular pressing stop table that is referred to when the internal winning combination is RB2 (rare RB). According to this irregular pressing stop table, for example, when a stop operation is performed in the vicinity of the red 7 symbol in order to avoid winning of the RB2, “red 7 symbol-red 7 symbol is placed on the upper stage of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R. -"Red 7 symbol" is stopped and displayed, and "Blank symbol-Blank symbol-Blank symbol" is stopped and displayed in the middle. On the other hand, when the internal winning combination is RB1, if the stop operation is performed in the vicinity of the red 7 symbol in order to avoid winning of RB1, such a stop mode does not occur. Therefore, from the stop mode in which “red 7 design-red 7 design-red 7 design” is displayed on the upper stage of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R and “blank design-blank design-blank design” is displayed on the middle stage. Can recognize that ART is performed after the bonus state ends. As will be described later, the line connecting the upper stages of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the line connecting the middle stages of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R are not included in the winning line. Further, such a stop mode may be displayed not only when an irregular pressing is performed but also when a forward pressing is performed.

<Priority order table>
With reference to FIG. 26, the priority order table used when the main CPU 31 acquires the number of sliding symbols will be described.

  The priority order table defines information indicating the number of sliding pieces corresponding to the number of sliding pieces for stop data and the priority order. For example, when the number of stop data slide pieces is “0”, the main CPU 31 refers to the priority order table, and the slip corresponding to the stop data slide piece number “0” and the priority order “5”. “3” is acquired as the number of frames, and it is determined whether or not this is an appropriate number of sliding frames, and then similarly determined in the order of priority order “4” to priority order “1”. In this way, it is determined whether or not the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the priority order “5” is appropriate first, and whether or not the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the priority order “1” is appropriate is determined most recently. This is because the priority order “1” is basically determined as the number of sliding frames most preferentially.

[Configuration of storage area provided in main RAM]
Next, the configuration of various storage areas provided in the main RAM 33 will be described with reference to FIGS. Various storage areas may be provided in the sub-control circuit 72 described later.

<Internal winning combination storage area / display combination storage area>
(1) in FIG. 27 shows an internal winning combination storing area 1 to internal winning combination storing area 4 in which data indicating a hit request flag is stored, and a display winning combination storing area 1 to displaying display combination in which data relating to a display winning combination is stored. Region 4 is shown. For example, when (bonus data pointer “1”) is determined as the winning request flag (internal winning combination) in the internal lottery process, “1” is stored in bit 0 of the internal winning combination storage area 1.

<Carry-over portion storage area>
(2) of FIG. 28 shows the carryover combination storage area in which data relating to the carryover combination is stored. For example, when BB1 is determined as the internal winning combination in the internal lottery process, “1” is stored in bit 0 of the carryover combination storing area.

<Game state flag storage area>
(3) and (4) in FIG. 28 show a game state flag storage area in which data indicating a game state flag is stored. In the contents column shown in (3) and (4) of FIG. 28, the contents of the gaming state flag corresponding to each bit of the gaming state flag storage area are shown. For example, in the BB1 gaming state, “1” is stored in bit 0 of the gaming state flag storage area 1.

<Design storage area>
(5) of FIG. 29 shows the symbol storage area in which the symbol identifier is stored. The symbol storage area stores a symbol identifier for each symbol combination displayed along the winning line. That is, the main CPU 31 can acquire the symbol identifier for each symbol combination displayed along the winning line, based on the value stored in the symbol storage area. In the present embodiment, the winning line 1 consisting of “upper-middle-upper”, “upper-middle-upper”, as the winning line (the main reel 3C in the left main reel 3L—the main reel 3R on the right), “upper-middle-lower” ”, A winning line 3 consisting of“ lower-middle-upper ”, and a winning line 4 consisting of“ lower-middle-lower ”.

<Display combination expected storage area>
(6) of FIG. 29 shows the expected display combination storing area in which the priority pull-in order data is stored corresponding to each symbol position data. The expected display combination storing area includes a left display expected display storage area, a middle reel expected display combination storage area, and a right reel expected display combination storage area. Each expected display combination storing area stores priority drawing order data for each of the symbol position data of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the drawing priority order data storage area. The priority pull-in ranking data indicates that when a symbol located in one symbol position data is displayed at the position of the center line, a combination of symbols relating to any display combination or a part thereof is along any of the winning determination lines. This is data indicating whether it is displayed, and is defined by the pull-in priority table number.

[Configuration of sub-control circuit in pachislot]
This completes the description of the configuration of the main control circuit 71 of the pachislot machine 1 and various tables stored in the main control circuit 71. Next, the configuration of the sub-control circuit 72 of the pachislot 1 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  The sub control circuit 72 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 71 and performs processing such as determination and execution of effect contents based on a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The sub control circuit 72 basically includes a CPU (hereinafter referred to as sub CPU) 81, a ROM (hereinafter referred to as sub ROM) 82, a RAM (hereinafter referred to as sub RAM) 83, a rendering processor 84, a drawing RAM 85, a driver 87, a DSP (DSP). A digital signal processor) 88, an audio RAM 89, an A / D converter 90, and an amplifier 91.

  In response to the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71, the sub CPU 81 controls the output of video, sound, and light according to a control program (see FIGS. 79 to 90 described later) stored in the sub ROM 82. The sub-RAM 83 is provided with a storage area for registering the determined contents and effects data, and a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The sub ROM 82 basically includes a program storage area and a data storage area.

  A control program executed by the sub CPU 81 is stored in the program storage area. For example, in the control program, a main board communication task (see FIG. 79 to be described later) for controlling communication with the main control circuit 71 and a random number for production are extracted, and the contents of production (production data) are determined and registered. An effect registration task (see FIG. 80 described later), a drawing control task for controlling the display of video by the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the determined effect content, a lamp control task for controlling the output of light by the lamp 14, An audio control task for controlling sound output from the speakers 9L and 9R is included.

  The data storage area stores a storage area for storing various data tables, a storage area for storing effect data constituting each effect content, a storage area for storing animation data related to creation of video, and a sound data related to BGM and sound effects. A storage area, a storage area for storing lamp data related to the light on / off pattern, and the like are included.

  The sub-control circuit 72 is connected to the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 9L and 9R, and the lamp 14 as peripheral devices whose operation is controlled.

  The sub CPU 81, the rendering processor 84, the drawing RAM 85 (including the frame buffer 86), and the driver 87 create a video according to the animation data designated by the contents of the presentation, and display the created video on the liquid crystal display device 5.

  Further, the sub CPU 81, DSP 88, audio RAM 89, A / D converter 90, and amplifier 91 output sounds such as BGM from the speakers 9L and 9R according to the sound data specified by the production contents. Further, the sub CPU 81 turns on and off the lamp 14 in accordance with the lamp data designated by the contents of the effect.

[Various tables stored in sub-ROM]
Next, various tables stored in the sub ROM 82 will be described. In the following, related drawings may be omitted. For example, when the high probability state lottery table is provided for each setting, only the high probability state lottery tables of setting 1 and setting 6 are shown, and the high probability state lottery tables of other settings are omitted.

<Design combination table (sub)>
The symbol combination table (sub) will be described with reference to FIG. The symbol combination table (sub) defines a symbol combination corresponding to the display combination (sub), and the symbol combination displayed by the sub reels 8L, 8C, 8R is defined by the symbol combination table (sub). It is used to determine whether the combination matches.

<High probability state lottery table>
The high probability state lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. In the pachislot 1, an ART lottery is performed to determine whether or not to perform an ART at the time of transition to the bonus state. This ART lottery is performed based on an ART lottery state flag (general, high probability A, B). The high probability state lottery table is used when determining this ART lottery state flag.

  The high probability state lottery table is referred to when the ART lottery state flag is general, and defines the ART lottery state flag and lottery value information corresponding to the number of high probability games for each internal winning combination. The high probability game number is information that defines the number of games in which the high probability A state or the high probability B state continues. For example, when “high probability A state” and “30G” are determined, the high probability A state continues for 30 games.

<ART state lottery table for first win>
With reference to FIG. 33, the initial winning ART state lottery table will be described. The first hitting ART state lottery table is used in the ART lottery for determining whether or not to perform ART.

  The hitting ART state lottery table defines lottery value information corresponding to the ART state flag for each ART lottery state flag. The ART state flag is information used for continuous lottery of ART as described above. The ART status flag “none” indicates ART non-winning, and the ART status flag “modes 1 to 4” indicates ART winning. For example, in the high probability B state, the player always wins ART.

  Although only the first hitting ART state lottery table at the time of internal winning is shown in BB1, the pachislot 1 has a different first hitting ART state lottery table depending on the type of BB. In particular, the initial winning ART state lottery table corresponding to BB3 is configured such that no lottery value is assigned to the ART state flag “none” (the ART state flag “none” is not determined). That is, after the end of BB3, the six-choice combination is always notified. In other words, it can be said that BB3 is a rare BB with ART determination.

<ART state lottery table for ART>
Referring to FIG. 34, the ART medium ART state lottery table will be described. The ART state lottery table for ART is referred to when BB is internally won during ART and the state is shifted to the bonus state. Here, the probability that the ART state flag is determined to continue in the ART continuous lottery is different. The ART state ART state lottery table is used to update an ART state flag having a high probability of being determined to continue the current ART state flag. That is, in the pachislot 1, if the transition to the bonus state is performed during ART, the continuation probability of ART after the bonus state ends may increase.

  In the ART lottery table for ART, the lottery value information about the ART state flag information after lottery is defined for each piece of ART state flag information before lottery. Here, the pachi-slot 1 is configured such that the lottery value information differs according to the information of the promotion flag described later. That is, when the promotion flag is on, the ART state flag having a higher continuation probability is always determined.

<ART state lottery table during ART continuation>
With reference to FIG. 35, the ART state lottery table during ART continuation will be described. The ART state lottery table during ART continuation is referred to when shifting from ART to privilege ART when winning ART continuation lottery. The ART state lottery table during ART continuation prescribes lottery value information about the ART state flag information after lottery for each piece of ART state flag information before lottery.

  Here, the ART state lottery table during ART continuation is used to update the ART state flag with a high probability of being determined to continue the current ART state flag. That is, in the pachislot 1, the ART continuation probability may increase as the ART continues. Note that the pachi-slot 1 is configured such that the lottery value information differs according to the information of the promotion flag described later. That is, when the promotion flag is on, the ART state flag having a higher continuation probability is always determined.

<ART continuous lottery table>
The ART continuation lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. The ART continuous lottery table is used at the time of ART continuous lottery. The ART continuation lottery table defines, for each ART state flag, lottery value information corresponding to ART continuation flag information, ART game number information, and promoted game number information. The ART continuation flag is information for determining whether or not the ART is continued. When it is “0”, the ART is not continued (falling), and when it is “1”, the ART is continued. The number of ART games is information that defines the number of games in which ART is performed. The number of promoted games is information used to determine the promotion flag. The number of ART games and the number of promoted games are decremented by 1 for each game.

Here, the relationship between the number of promoted games and the promotion flag will be described. When the number of promoted games is 1 or more, the promotion flag is set to ON when BB is won internally. On the other hand, when the number of promoted games is 0, the promotion flag is set to OFF when BB is internally won.
Further, when the number of promoted games becomes 0 in the game in which the number of ART games becomes 0, the promotion flag is set to ON. That is, when the number of ART games and the number of promoted games are the same, the promotion flag is set to ON at the end of ART (step S522 in FIG. 88 described later).
When the promoted game number flag is set to ON, the ART state flag is changed to an ART state flag having a higher continuation probability as described above.

  (1) in FIG. 36 is the ART continuation lottery table 1, which is the first hit of ART, after the end of the bonus state when the ART is not continued (when the ART continuation flag is 0), and when the ART is continued (the number of ART games). Referenced during digestion). (2) in FIG. 36 is the ART continuation lottery table 2, which is referred to after the bonus state at the time of continuation of the ART (when the ART continuation flag is 1).

[Table that defines the contents of various productions]
The sub ROM 82 stores a plurality of tables for defining the contents of various effects performed in the liquid crystal display device 5. First, the outline of various effects performed in the liquid crystal display device 5 will be described with reference to FIG.

<Production in liquid crystal display devices>
As shown in (1) of FIG. 37, in the liquid crystal display device 5, a character effect 100 and an image reel effect 105 are performed. As the character production 100, a confrontation production between the Koka camp and the Iga camp is performed during the ART. If the Koka camp wins in this confrontation production, the continuation is determined in the ART lottery. In other words, when the continuation is determined in the ART lottery, the character effect 100 produces an effect in which the Koka camp wins. On the other hand, when non-continuation is determined in the continuous lottery of ART, in the character effect 100, an effect in which the Iga faction wins is performed.

  Further, in the image reel effect 105, various effects (for example, notification of 6 choices) are performed by the image-displayed sub reels 8L, 8C, and 8R. Here, on the sub reels 8L, 8C, 8R, various symbol images as shown in (2) of FIG. 32 are rotated / stopped. When the later-described effect group number is “3”, a predetermined character image is rotated / stopped on the sub reels 8L, 8C, and 8R instead of the various symbol images shown in (2) of FIG. .

<Table for defining contents of character effect 100>
With reference to FIGS. 38 to 50, a table that defines the contents of the character effect 100 will be described. 38 to 43 are tables for determining the tendency of the character effect 100, and FIGS. 44 to 50 are tables for determining the specific effect content according to the determined tendency.

<Table for determining tendency of character effect 100>
First, a table for determining the tendency of the character effect 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, during ART, a confrontation effect is performed between the Koka faction and the Iga faction. The tendency of the character effect 100 is an increase or decrease in the number of each camp in the confrontation effect, a special effect (EP battle or It means information such as whether or not a special battle is performed.

<Scenario lottery table>
The scenario lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. The scenario lottery table is used to determine a scenario of a confrontation effect during ART, and is referred to when shifting to ART (see step S497 in FIG. 87 and step S545 in FIG. 90 described later). A scenario prescribes a rough content in a confrontation production. For example, it prescribes whether the Koka camp or Iga camp will be the first remaining, or that either the Koka camp or the Iga camp will not be the remaining one.

  The scenario lottery table defines lottery value information corresponding to a scenario for each number of ART games determined by the ART continuous lottery table. The scenario lottery table has different tables depending on the ART state flag, the number of promoted games, and the ART continuation flag. However, tables other than the scenario lottery table shown in FIG. 38 are omitted.

<Initial number lottery table>
The initial number lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. The initial number lottery table is used when determining the initial number of people in the Koka camp and the Iga camp in the confrontation production during ART. The initial number lottery table has different tables depending on the ART state flag, the number of promoted games, the ART continuation flag, and the scenario. However, tables other than the initial number lottery table shown in FIG. 39 are omitted.

  The initial number lottery table defines lottery value information corresponding to the initial character pattern for each number of ART games determined by the ART continuous lottery table. Note that the initial character patterns of the Koka camp and the Iga camp determined by the initial number lottery table increase or decrease in the confrontation effect during ART. Therefore, the character pattern changes for each unit game in the ART.

<Character pattern table>
FIG. 40 is a character pattern table showing specific contents of the character pattern determined by the initial number lottery table. When the character pattern is determined by the initial number lottery table, a confrontation effect is performed by the character corresponding to the character pattern table.

<Number of people transfer lottery table>
The number shift lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. The number shift lottery table is used when determining the shift of the number of people in the Koka camp and the Iga camp in the confrontation production during ART. The number-of-people transfer lottery table is different depending on the current character pattern and scenario, but tables other than the number-of-people transfer lottery table shown in FIG. 41 are omitted. For example, when the number-of-people transfer lottery table corresponding to scenario 4 is referred to, the number of people is not increased or decreased until the number of ART games becomes “6” or less.

  The number-of-people transfer lottery table defines lottery value information regarding the transition number for each ART continuation flag and the number of ART games. The transition number is information that defines the destination of the character pattern. Here, the falling character in the game can be determined from the current character pattern and the transfer destination character pattern. For example, when the transition number is “1110”, an effect that “Goro” falls down in the confrontation effect is performed. Even in the case where “Goro” falls, a different transition number is determined when the current character pattern is different. That is, when the current character pattern is “60” and “Goro” falls down, the transition number “1110” is determined, and when the current character pattern is “48” and “Goro” falls down, the transition number “ 1112 "is determined. Therefore, it can be said that the character pattern after the transition and the transition No. are synonymous.

<EP transfer lottery table>
The EP transition lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. The EP transfer lottery table is used when determining whether or not to shift to a special effect (EP (episode battle)) in the confrontation effect. Note that different EP transition lottery tables are provided according to the transition No., ART state flag, and ART continuation flag, but the tables other than the EP transition lottery table shown in FIG. 42 are omitted.

  The EP transfer lottery table includes lottery value information about the EPNo for each transfer No determined by the number-of-people transfer lottery table. Here, when “Goro EP” is determined, an effect in which Goro (Koka) and Rokuko (Iga) confront each other is performed in the next game. In addition, when “Saburo EP” is determined, an effect in which Saburo (Koka) and Yoko (Iga) confront each other is performed in the next game. In addition, when “Jiro EP” is determined, an effect in which Jiro (Koga) and Miko (Iga) confront each other is performed in the next game.

  Further, the transition No. “Goro EP migration is possible” refers to a state where Goro and Rokuko exist. The transition numbers “Saburo EP can be migrated” and “Jiro EP can be migrated” refer to a state where Saburo and Yotsuko exist, and a state where Jiro and Sanko exist, respectively.

<Special battle transfer lottery table>
The special battle shift lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. The special battle transition lottery table is used when determining whether or not to transition to a special battle (Ichiro (Koga) and Futako (Iga) are confronting) in a confrontation effect. In addition, although the special battle transfer lottery table differs depending on the transfer No. and the scenario, tables other than the special battle transfer lottery table shown in FIG. 43 are omitted.

  The special battle transition lottery table defines lottery value information for the special battle No. for each ART continuation flag and the number of ART games. Here, when the transition number is the remaining one in both Koka and Iga (Ichiro and Futako) and the number of ART games is the remaining 5 to 3 games, a special battle is always performed, while the transition number is otherwise In some cases, it is difficult to shift to a special battle. The ending of special battle No. “2” is a special battle No. determined in the scenario “5”. A special battle is an effect that may be performed over a plurality of games.

<Table defining specific contents of character effect 100>
This completes the description of the table for determining the tendency of the character effect 100. Next, a table for determining the specific contents of the character effect 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. The various tables in FIGS. 44 to 50 are based on information such as increase / decrease in the number of people in the Koka / Iga camp and whether or not a special performance (EP battle or special battle) is performed. It is a table for determining.

<ART production determination table when there is an increase / decrease>
With reference to FIG. 44, the ART effect determination table when there is an increase / decrease will be described. The ART effect determination table when there is an increase / decrease shown in FIG. 44 is referred to when the transition No. in which the Iga faction is reduced by 1 is determined with two or more Koka factions and BB is not included in the internal winning combination. The ART effect table when there is an increase / decrease when BB is included in other transition numbers and internal winning combinations is omitted. When there is an increase / decrease, the ART effect table defines lottery value information for the effect number for each internal winning combination. The production number is information defining specific production contents.

<ART production determination table when there is no increase / decrease>
With reference to FIG. 45, an ART effect determination table without increase / decrease will be described. In the ART effect determination table when there is no increase / decrease shown in FIG. 45, a transition number other than a special battle is determined in a state where there is one Koga faction and two Iga factions, the ART continuation flag is “0”, and the ART status flag is Referenced when "modes 1 to 4". It should be noted that the no-increase / decrease ART effect determination table that is referred to in the case of other transition numbers, ART continuation flags, and ART state flags will be omitted. The no-change increase / decrease ART effect determination table defines lottery value information for the effect number for each internal winning combination.

<Direction determination table when special battle occurs>
With reference to FIG. 46, the special battle occurrence time determination table will be described. The special battle occurrence production determination table is referred to when a special battle No. “0” is determined in the special battle transition lottery table (FIG. 43). The special battle occurrence production determination table defines lottery value information for the production number for each internal winning combination, ART continuation flag, and ART state flag.

<Special battle production decision table>
The special battle effect determination table will be described with reference to FIG. The special battle effect determination table shown in FIG. 47 is a table that is referred to in the first game of the special battle, but the special battle effect determination table that is referred to in the second game and later is omitted. The number of special battle games is managed based on the value of a special battle counter that counts the number of games in the special battle. The special battle effect determination table defines lottery value information for the effect number for each ART game number, internal winning combination, and ART continuation flag.

<Ep occurrence occurrence determination table>
With reference to FIG. 48, an EP occurrence effect determination table will be described. The EP occurrence effect determination table is referred to when an EP other than “0” is determined. The EP occurrence effect determination table shown in FIG. 45 is referred to when EPNo “1”, the internal winning combination is other than BB, and a transition number in which Koga decreases is determined. It should be noted that other EP No., internal winning combination, and transition occurrence determination table that is referred to in the case of transition No. are omitted. Here, the EP occurrence effect determination table defines lottery value information for the effect number for each internal winning combination.

<Production decision table for EP>
The EP effect determination table will be described with reference to FIG. The EP effect determination table defines lottery value information for the effect number for each EPNo and transition No.

<Direction determination table during bonus ART>
With reference to FIG. 50, the effect determination table during benefit ART will be described. The bonus ART effect determination table is referred to during the bonus ART. The effect determination table during bonus ART shown in FIG. 50 is referred to when the internal winning combination is other than BB and the ART continuation flag is “0”. In addition, it abbreviate | omits about the production table during privilege ART referred in other cases. The bonus ART effect determination table defines lottery value information for the effect number for each internal winning combination.

<Table for Defining Contents of Image Reel Production 105>
This completes the description of the table that defines the contents of the character effect 100. Next, a table defining the contents of the image reel effect 105 will be described with reference to FIGS.

<Direction state determination table>
With reference to FIG. 51, the effect state determination table will be described. The effect state determination table defines information on the effect state No. corresponding to the effect number. The production state No. is used to determine the production content of the image reel production 105.

<Direction group decision table>
With reference to FIG. 52, the effect group determination table will be described. The effect group determination table shown in FIG. 52 is referred to when the effect state No “P0”, the ART continuation flag “0”, the transition number where Koga decreases, and the internal winning combination is other than BB. Note that the effect group determination table referred to in other cases is omitted.

  The effect group determination table defines lottery value information for the effect group number for each internal winning combination. The effect group number defines the type of image displayed on the sub reels 8L, 8C, 8R. For example, in the effect group number “0 to 2”, the symbol image shown in (2) of FIG. 37 is rotated / stopped on the sub reels 8L, 8C, and 8R. On the other hand, in the effect group number “3”, a predetermined character image is rotated / stopped displayed on the sub reels 8L, 8C, 8R.

<ART reel production determination table>
The ART reel effect determination table will be described with reference to FIG. The ART reel effect determination table is referred to when the effect group number is “1”. The ART reel effect determination table in FIG. 53 is referred to when the effect state No “P0” and the internal winning combination is other than BB, but the ART reel effect determination table referred to in other cases is omitted. To do. The ART reel effect determination table defines lottery value information for the reel effect number for each internal winning combination. The reel effect number is information that defines the specific effect contents of the image reel effect 105.

<Direction determination table during navigation>
With reference to FIG. 54, the navigation effect determination table will be described. The navigation effect determination table is referred to when the effect group number is “2”. The navigation effect determination table in FIG. 54 is referred to when the ART continuation flag “0” and the internal winning combination is other than BB, but the navigation effect determination table referred to in other cases is omitted. To do. The navigation effect determination table defines lottery value information for the reel effect number for each internal winning combination.

<Anime reel production decision table>
With reference to FIG. 55, the animation reel effect determination table will be described. The animation reel production determination table is referred to when the production group number is “3”. The animation reel effect determination table in FIG. 55 is referred to when an effect number other than EP is determined and the ART continuation flag is “0” and the internal winning combination is other than BB, but is referred to in other cases. The animation reel production determination table is omitted. The animation reel production determination table defines lottery value information for the reel production number for each internal winning combination.

<Stop symbol determination table>
The stop symbol determination table will be described with reference to FIG. The stop symbol determination table is referred to when the production group number is other than “3 (animation reel)”, and defines information about symbol images displayed when the sub reels 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped. The stop symbol determination table in FIG. 56 is referred to when the performance state No “P0”, the ART continuation flag “0”, and the internal winning combination is other than BB, but the stop symbol determination referred to in other cases The table is omitted.

  The stop symbol determination table defines lottery value information for the stop symbol No. for each internal winning combination. The stop symbol No. is information that defines the symbol image displayed when the sub reels 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped for each order of the sub reels 8L, 8C, and 8R.

[Program flow executed in pachislot]
Next, a program flow executed in the pachi-slot 1 will be described.

[Main flowchart by control of main CPU of main control circuit]
With reference to FIG. 57, a main flowchart showing main processing executed by the main CPU 31 will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 designates a storage area for game end initialization, initializes the storage area (step S11), and proceeds to step S12. For example, the main CPU 31 clears data stored in the internal winning combination storing area, the operation stop button storing area, the effective stop button storing area, the symbol storing area, and the expected display combination storing area. In this process, the main CPU 31 also checks whether the main RAM 33 is normal, initializes the input / output port, and the like.

  In step S12, the main CPU 31 performs medal acceptance / start check processing. In this process, the main CPU 31 determines whether a start operation is possible based on the number of inserted sheets.

  Next, the main CPU 31 extracts the random number for lottery and stores it in the random value storage area (step S13). The random number value for lottery extracted in the process of step S13 is used in the internal lottery process (FIG. 58 described later). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 58 (step S14). In this process, the main CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination (winning request flag).

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop initial setting process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 61 (step S15). In this process, the main CPU 31 initializes an area related to control for stopping the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Next, the main CPU 31 stores start command data in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33 (step S16). The start command includes information such as a gaming state and an internal winning combination, and is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 62 in the interrupt process. Thereby, the sub-control circuit 62 can perform an effect according to the start operation.

  Next, the main CPU 31 requests the start of rotation of all the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R (step S17). Next, the main CPU 31 waits for a constant speed of rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R (step S18). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 66 (step S19).

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a display combination search process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 64 (step S20). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a display combination determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 74 (step S21). Next, the main CPU 31 stores a display combination command including information on the determined display combination in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33. The display combination command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 62 in the interrupt process.

  Next, the main CPU 31 pays out medals (step S23). In this process, the number of medals corresponding to the determined display combination is paid out. In the present embodiment, the upper limit number of payouts is defined as nine. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the bonus is being operated (step S24). In this process, it is determined whether or not the BB gaming state flag or the RB gaming state flag is on. At this time, if it is determined that the bonus is in operation, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus end check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 75 (step S25). The CPU 31 performs RT game number counter update processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 76 (step S26). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus operation check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 77 (step S27), and then performs a process of step S2.

[Internal lottery processing]
With reference to FIG. 58 and FIG. 59, an internal lottery process showing a procedure of a process in which the main CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination based on a random number for lottery and a gaming state will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 refers to the gaming state flag storage area to acquire a gaming state flag, and determines the type and number of lotteries of the internal lottery table based on the internal lottery table determination table (step S31).

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs lottery value changing processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 60 (step S32), and proceeds to step S33. In this process, the lottery values of the winning numbers 1 to 3 are changed according to the RT gaming state flag. In step S33, the main CPU 31 sets the extracted random number for lottery as a random number for determination, and sets 1 as the initial value of the winning number.

  Next, the main CPU 31 sets the same value as the number of lotteries as a winning number, and acquires a lottery value corresponding to the winning number with reference to the internal lottery table (step S34). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 subtracts the lottery value from the determination random number value (step S35).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a digit has been made (step S36). In other words, it is determined whether or not the result of the calculation in step S35 is negative. At this time, if a digit is placed, the main CPU 31 obtains the small role / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer (step S40), and then performs the process of step S41. On the other hand, when the digit is not performed, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S37.

  In step S37, the main CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the number of lotteries. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of lotteries is “0” (step S38). At this time, if the number of lotteries is “0”, the main CPU 31 sets “0” as the small role / replay data pointer and “0” as the bonus data pointer (step S39). Subsequently, the process of step S41 is performed. On the other hand, if the number of lotteries is not “0”, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S34.

  In step S41, the main CPU 31 refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, and acquires an internal winning combination (winning request flag) based on the small winning combination / replay data pointer. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired internal winning combination (winning request flag) in the corresponding internal winning combination storing area (step S42). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is “0” (step S43). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 continues to perform the process of step S44, while when NO, the main CPU 31 continues to perform the process of step S50.

  In step S44, the main CPU 31 refers to the bonus internal winning combination determination table, and acquires an internal winning combination (winning request flag) based on the bonus data pointer. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the internal winning combination (winning request flag) is a winning prohibited combination corresponding to the gaming state (step S45). Here, when the BB gaming state flag is on and the internal winning combination is BB, or when the RB gaming state flag is on and the internal winning combination is RB, it is determined that the winning combination is prohibited.

  At this time, if it is a winning combination, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S50. On the other hand, if it is not a winning combination, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs a process of step S46. In step S46, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired internal winning combination (winning request flag) in the carryover combination storing area.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the acquired internal winning combination (winning request flag) is BB (step S47). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 clears the RT game number counter and sets the inter-flag RT gaming state flag to ON (step S48), and when the determination is NO, the main CPU 31 indicates the high RT gaming state. A flag is set on (step S49).

  Subsequently, in step S50, the main CPU 31 acquires the internal winning combination stored in the carryover combination storage area, stores the logical sum of the internal winning combination storage area and the carryover combination storage area in the internal winning combination storage area, End the internal lottery process.

[Lottery value change processing]
The lottery value changing process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT gaming state flag is on (step S61). At this time, if the RT gaming state flag is ON, the main CPU 31 refers to the corresponding RT internal lottery table, changes the lottery values of the winning numbers 1 to 3 (step S62), and changes the lottery value. The process ends. On the other hand, when the RT gaming state flag is not on, the main CPU 31 ends the lottery value changing process.

[Reel stop initial setting process]
The reel stop initial setting process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 acquires a pressing order determination flag and pull-in priority table selection data based on the stop initial setting table (step S71). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the pressing order determination flag is 1 (step S72).

  At this time, when the pressing order determination flag is 1, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S74. When the pressing order determination flag is not 1, the main CPU 31 continues with step S73. Process. In step S73, the main CPU 31 sets the pull-in priority table selection data as the pull-in priority table number.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 selects and stores the forward pressing table selection data, the forward pressing table change data, and the irregular pressing table selection data based on the stop initial setting table (step S74). Next, the main CPU 31 stores the rotating identifier (0FFH) in all symbol storage areas (step S75).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 stores 3 in the stop button non-operation counter (step S76). Next, the main CPU 31 performs the expected display combination storing process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 62 (step S77), and ends the reel stop initial setting process.

[Indicator expected storage process]
With reference to FIG. 62, the expected display combination storing process will be described. In this process, the combination to be drawn with the highest priority among the combinations that can be displayed for each symbol storage area is determined.

  First, the main CPU 31 stores the value of the stop button non-operation counter as the number of searches (step S81). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a search target reel determination process (step S82). In this process, the reels to be searched are determined in order from the left main reel among the rotating main reels.

  Next, the main CPU 31 designates the address of the pull-in priority order data storage area corresponding to the determined reel to be searched (step S83). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a pull-in priority table selection process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 65 (step S84). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 sets “0” in the symbol position data and “21” in the symbol check count (step S85). Next, the main CPU 31 performs a display combination search process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 64 (step S86). In this process, the main CPU 31 searches for a displayable combination based on the symbol data of the already stopped main reel and the symbol position data to be searched.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 will explain the pull-in priority data acquisition process described later with reference to FIG. 63 (step S87). Next, the main CPU 31 stores the drawing priority data in the drawing priority data storage area (step S88).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the number of symbol checks and adds 1 to symbol position data (step S89). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of symbol checks is “0” (step S90). When the determination is YES, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S91, and when the determination is NO, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S86. That is, in this process, it is determined whether or not all the searches for symbol positions “0” to “21” have been performed. In step S91, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not retrieval has been performed for the number of retrievals. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 ends the expected display combination storing process, and when NO, performs the process of step S82. That is, in this process, it is determined whether or not a search has been performed for all reels.

[Priority acquisition order data acquisition processing]
With reference to FIG. 63, the priority attraction rank data acquisition process will be described. In the priority pull-in order data acquisition process, a combination that can be displayed is specified from among combinations that can be displayed for each symbol position.

  First, the main CPU 31 clears the target bit of the display combination storing area corresponding to the winning action flag including ANY according to the search target reel (step S101). That is, the target bit of the 9-piece winning 5 is cleared. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 calculates a logical product of the internal winning combination storage area and the display combination storage area, and stores the result in the display combination storage area (step S102). By this process, a combination that can be displayed is specified among the combinations that can be displayed.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is a prohibited winning action position (step S103). That is, it is determined whether or not the symbol position that is not determined as the internal winning combination is the symbol position where the winning is won. When the determination is YES, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S105, and when the determination is NO, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S107.

  In step S105, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is 1 (that is, at the time of the third stop). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S106, and when it is NO, the main CPU 31 determines whether data including ANY interferes (step S107). When the determination is YES, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S106, and when the determination is NO, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S107. In step S106, stop prohibition (000H) is set as the priority pull-in rank data, and the preferential pull-in rank obtaining process is terminated. It should be noted that the processing in steps S103 to S106 prohibits stopping at a symbol position where a winning combination of a combination not determined as an internal winning combination is fixed when the processing is stopped.

  In step S107, the main CPU 31 sets stoppable (001H) as the initial value of the priority pull-in order data, and performs the process in step S108. In step S108, the main CPU 31 sets the leading address and the number of checks in the pull-in priority table according to the set pull-in priority table number.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a logical product of the display combination storing area and the pull-in data (step S109). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether it is a retractable position (logical product is not “0”) (step S110). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 synthesizes the corresponding priority pull-in rank data (step S111) and performs the process of step S112. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S112.

  In step S112, the main CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the number of checks. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of checks is “0” (step S113). If the number of checks is not “0”, the main CPU 31 updates the address of the pull-in priority table (step S114), and then performs the process of step S109. On the other hand, if the number of checks is “0”, the main CPU 31 sets the preferential draw destination rank data (step S115) and ends the preferential draw rank obtaining process.

[Winning action search process]
With reference to FIG. 64, the display combination search process in which the main CPU 31 determines the display combination and the number of payouts will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 clears the display combination storing area and sets the top address of the symbol storing area (step S121). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 refers to the symbol combination table, stores the symbol code in the symbol storage area based on the symbol position data (step S122), and performs the process of step S123.

  In step S123, the main CPU 31 generates symbol corresponding winning action flag data from the stored symbol code. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 combines the generated symbol corresponding winning action flag data and the display combination area, and updates the display combination storage area (step S124).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of searches is 0 (step S125). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S126, and when NO, the process of step S127 is subsequently performed.

  In step S126, the main CPU 31 acquires the number of payouts and adds it to the payout number counter. In step S127, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of winning lines has been searched. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 ends the display combination search process, and when NO, performs the process of step S128. In step S128, the main CPU 31 updates the address of the symbol storage area, and performs the process of step S122.

[Pull-in priority table selection processing]
With reference to FIG. 65, the pull-in priority table selection process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a pull-in priority table number (excluding the pull-in priority table number for the first stop) has already been set (step S131). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 ends the pull-in priority table selection process, while when it is NO, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S132. Note that, when the set pull-in priority table number is the pull-in priority table number for the first stop, it is determined as NO. In step S132, it is determined whether or not it is after the second stop (the value of the stop button non-operation counter is 1). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 ends the pull-in priority order table selection process, while when NO, it is determined whether or not all reels are rotating (the value of the stop button non-operation counter is 3). It discriminate | determines (step S133).

  When all reels are rotating, the main CPU 31 refers to the pull-in priority table selection table, and based on the pull-in priority table selection data, the pull-in priority table number for the first stop corresponding to the search target reel Is set (step S134), and the pull-in priority table selection process is terminated.

  If all reels are not rotating (note that, since the pull-in priority table selection process is not performed after the third stop, the main CPU 31 performs the pull-in if the all reels are not rotating is after the first stop). With reference to the priority table selection table, the pull-in priority table numbers for the second and third stops according to the types of the reels to be searched and the ineffective stop buttons are set based on the pull-in priority table selection number (step S135), the pull-in priority table selection process is terminated. That is, when the ineffective stop button is the left stop button 7L and the search target reel is the middle main reel 3C, the pull-in priority table number corresponding to “left → middle” is set.

[Reel stop control process]
With reference to FIG. 66, the reel stop control process in which the main CPU 31 stops the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the internal winning combination or the timing of the stop operation by the player will be described. .

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

  In step S142, the main CPU 31 resets the corresponding bit in the effective stop button storage area and determines the operation stop button. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the value of the stop button non-operating counter (step S143). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs the number-of-sliding piece determination process described later with reference to FIG. 67 (step S144), and performs the process of step S145. In step S <b> 145, the main CPU 31 stores a reel stop command in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33. The reel stop command includes information on the operation stop button and the like, and is transmitted to the sub control circuit 62 in the interrupt process. Thereby, the sub control circuit 62 can produce an effect according to the stop operation.

  In step S146, the main CPU 31 determines and stores a scheduled stop position based on the symbol counter and the number of sliding symbols. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines a search target reel based on the operation stop button, and sets a planned stop position as symbol position data (step S147). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 refers to the symbol arrangement table, acquires a symbol code based on the symbol position data, and stores the symbol code in the symbol storage area (step S148).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a control change process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 72 (step S149), and performs a process of step S150. In step S150, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is the third stop time (the value of the stop button non-operation counter is 0). At this time, if it is the third stop time, the main CPU 31 ends the reel stop control process. On the other hand, if it is not during the third stop, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the expected display combination storing process of FIG. 62 (step S151), and then performs the process of step S141. As described above, in the pachislot machine 1, prior to the process of stopping the rotation of the next main reels 3L, 3C, 3R, the priority pull-in order data for the symbol positions of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R still rotating. Is stored.

[Sliding piece number determination processing]
With reference to FIG. 67, the sliding piece number determination processing will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 selects line mask data corresponding to the operation stop button based on the line mask data table (step S161). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is the first stop time (the value of the stop button non-operation counter is 2) (step S162). At this time, if it is the first stop time, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S164. If it is not the first stop time, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S163.

  In step S163, the main CPU 31 performs second and third stop processing, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 68, and performs step S171. In step S164, it is determined whether or not the operation stop button is the left stop button 7L. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S165. When the determination is NO, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S167.

  In step S165, the main CPU 31 obtains the forward-pressing table selection data and the symbol counter, and then refers to the corresponding forward-pressing first stop table, and based on the symbol counter, the number of stop data sliding symbols. And the line change status is acquired (step S166). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a process of step S171.

  In step S167, the main CPU 31 acquires irregular pressing time table selection data, and sets the corresponding irregular pressing time stop table. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a line change bit check process (step S168) described later with reference to FIG. 69 and a line mask data change process described later with reference to FIG. 70 (step S169).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 refers to the set irregular pressing stop table, acquires the number of stop pieces for stop data based on the line mask data (step S170), and then performs the process of step S171. In step S171, the main CPU 31 performs a priority pull-in control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 71, and ends the number of sliding pieces determination process.

[Second and third stop processing]
The second and third stop processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is the second stop time (step S181). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S182, and when NO is determined, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S184. In step S182, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is forward pressed (the first stop operation is the left stop button 7L). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S183, and when NO is determined, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S184.

  In step S183, the main CPU 31 performs line change bit check processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 69, and subsequently performs line mask data change processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 70 (step S184). . Next, the main CPU 31 performs a sliding frame number search process (step S185), and ends the second and third stop processes.

[Line change bit check processing]
The line change bit check process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the line change bit is on (step S191). At this time, if the line change bit is on, the main CPU 31 sets the B line status (step S192) and ends the line change bit check process. On the other hand, if the line change bit is not on, the main CPU 31 ends the line change bit check process.

[Line mask data change processing]
The line mask data changing process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the C line status is set (step S201). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S202. When the determination is NO, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S205.

  In step S202, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the operation stop button at the time of the second stop is the middle stop button 7C. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 rotates the line mask data twice to the right (step S203), and ends the line mask data change process. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the main CPU 31 rotates the line mask data twice to the left (step S204), and ends the line mask data changing process.

  In step S205, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the B line status is set. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 rotates the line mask data to the right (step S206), and ends the line mask data change process. When this determination is NO, the main CPU 31 ends the line mask data change process.

[Priority pull-in control processing]
Referring to FIG. 71, a description will be given of the priority pull-in control process showing the procedure of the process in which the main CPU 31 determines the number of sliding symbols.

  First, the main CPU 31 sets “5” as the initial value of the priority order counter and sets “5” as the number of checks (step S211). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a process of step S212.

  In step S212, the main CPU 31 adds the address of the priority table based on the number of sliding pieces for stop data. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 obtains the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the value of the priority order counter (step S213). Next, the main CPU 31 adds the acquired number of sliding frames to the expected stop-start address, and acquires pull-in priority data (step S214).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the data is equal to or higher than the previously acquired pull-in priority data (step S215). At this time, if it is equal to or greater than the previously acquired priority pull-in order data, the main CPU 31 saves the number of sliding frames (step S216), and then performs the process of step S217. On the other hand, if it is less than the previously acquired priority pull-in order data, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S217.

  In step S217, the main CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the number of checks and subtracts “1” from the priority order counter. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of checks is “0” (step S218). At this time, if the number of checks is “0”, the main CPU 31 restores the number of sliding pieces that have been evacuated (step S219), and ends the priority pull-in control process. On the other hand, if the number of checks is not “0”, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S213.

  As described above, in the priority pull-in control process, the main CPU 31 determines the number of sliding symbols for displaying a combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination to be pulled in with higher priority from among the number of types of sliding symbols. decide.

[Control change processing]
The control change process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is after the third stop (step S221). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S222, and when it is NO, the main CPU 31 ends the control change process. In step S222, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is after the second stop.

  When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 performs a second post-stop control change process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 73 (step S223), and ends the control change process. On the other hand, when the answer is NO, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S224.

  In step S224, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is a forward press. When the determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S225, and when the determination is NO, the main CPU 31 ends the control change process. In step S225, the main CPU 31 obtains a forward pressing control change table corresponding to the forward pressing table change data, and sets the number of searches.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 acquires a scheduled stop position (step S226). Next, the main CPU 31 updates the changed position (step S227). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the changed position matches the scheduled stop position (step S228). When the determination is YES, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S230, and when the determination is NO, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S229. In step S229, it is determined whether or not the number of searches is “0”. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 ends the control change process, and when NO, performs the process of step S227.

  In step S230, the main CPU 31 obtains the second and third stop table numbers and the C line check data at the time of forward pressing according to the value of the line change status. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 sets a corresponding stop table based on the second and third stop table numbers at the time of forward pressing (step S231), and the main CPU 31 ends the control change process.

[Control change processing after second stop]
With reference to FIG. 73, the second post-stop control change process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is a forward press (step S241). When the determination is YES, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S242. When the determination is NO, the main CPU 31 ends the control change process after the second stop.

  In step S242, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the C line check data is on. When the determination is YES, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S243, and when the determination is NO, the main CPU 31 ends the control change process after the second stop.

  In step S243, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the line change bit corresponding to the stop start position at the time of the second stop is on. When the determination is YES, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S244, and when the determination is NO, the main CPU 31 ends the control change process after the second stop.

  In step S244, the main CPU 31 adds “1” to the stored second and third stop table numbers at the time of forward pressing, and sets the corresponding stop table. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 sets the C line status (step S245), and ends the control change process after the second stop.

[Indicator determination processing]
With reference to FIG. 74, the display combination determination process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB gaming state flag is on (step S601). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 ends the display combination determination process, and when the determination is NO, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S602.

  In step S602, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the up-repeat lottery RT gaming state flag is on. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S603, and when NO, performs the process of step S607.

  In step S603, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is replay 7 or 8. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 sets the high RT gaming state flag on (step S604), and ends the display combination determination process. When any RT gaming state flag is set to ON, the RT gaming state flag that has already been turned ON is set to OFF (cleared). That is, the two RT gaming state flags are not turned on at the same time.

  On the other hand, when the display combination is not the replays 7 and 8, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is a single combination 1 to 5 (step S605). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 clears the RT gaming state flag (step S606) and ends the display combination determination process. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the main CPU 31 ends the display combination determination process.

  In step S607, when the up-rip lottery RT gaming state flag is not on, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the high RT gaming state flag is on. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S608, and when NO, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S610.

  In step S608, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is a single combination 1-5. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 clears the RT gaming state flag (step S609) and ends the display combination determination process. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the main CPU 31 ends the display combination determination process.

  In step S610, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the effect RT gaming state flag or the inter-flag RT gaming state flag is on. When the determination is YES, the main CPU 31 ends the display combination determination process, and when the determination is NO, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S611.

  In step S611, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is replay 4-6. If this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 turns on the effect RT gaming state flag, sets 1 in the RT game number counter (step S612), and ends the display combination determination processing. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the main CPU 31 ends the display combination determination process.

[Bonus end check process]
The bonus end check process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter is “0” (step S261). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 continues to perform the process of step S262, and when NO, the main CPU 31 continues to perform the process of step S264. In step S262, the main CPU 31 performs processing at the end of BB, and subsequently performs processing in step S263. In the BB end process, the main CPU 31 performs a process of setting the BB gaming state flag and the RB gaming state flag to OFF. In step S263, the main CPU 31 stores the bonus end time command in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33, and ends the bonus end check process. The bonus end command includes information such as the type of bonus that has ended, and is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 62 in the interrupt process. Thereby, the sub-control circuit 62 can produce an effect according to the end of the bonus.

  In step S264, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB1, 2 gaming state flag is on. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S265, and when it is NO, the bonus end check process ends. In step S265, the main CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the winning number counter and the possible game number counter. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning number counter and the possible game number counter are “0” (step S266). If this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs RB end time processing (step S267), and ends the bonus end check processing. In the RB end process, the main CPU 31 performs a process of setting the RB gaming state flag to OFF. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus end check process.

[RT game number counter update processing]
The RT game number counter update process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the effect RT gaming state flag is on (step S271). When the determination is YES, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S272, and when the determination is NO, the main CPU 31 ends the RT game number counter update process.

  In step S272, the RT game number counter is decremented by “1”. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT game number counter is “0” (step S273). If this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 turns off the effect RT gaming state flag (step S274), and ends the RT game number counter updating process. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the main CPU 31 ends the RT game number counter update process.

[Bonus activation check process]
With reference to FIG. 77, a bonus operation check process in which the main CPU 31 operates a bonus game based on the determined display combination type and the like will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination (winning operation flag) is BB1 to 5 (step S281). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs BB operation processing based on the bonus operation time table (step S282). Specifically, the BB gaming state flag corresponding to the gaming state flag storage area is stored, and “27” is stored in the bonus end number counter.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 clears the value of the carryover combination storage area (step S283). Next, the main CPU 31 sets the raising lip lottery RT operating flag to ON (step S284). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 stores a bonus start command in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33 (step S285), and ends the bonus operation check process. The stored bonus start command includes information such as the type of bonus that has been started, and is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 62 in the interrupt process. Thereby, the sub-control circuit 62 can produce effects according to the bonus type.

  On the other hand, if the display combination is not BB1-5, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is RB1 or RB2 (step S286). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 performs RB operation processing based on the bonus operation time table (step S287), and then performs processing of step S288. In step S288, the main CPU 31 clears the carryover combination storage area, then sets the high RT gaming state flag to OFF (step S289), and ends the bonus operation check process.

  On the other hand, when the display combination is not RB1 or RB2, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is any of replays 1 to 8 (step S290). If this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently copies the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion number counter (step S291) and ends the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process.

[Interrupt processing under the control of the main CPU (1.1173 msec)]
With reference to FIG. 78, the interrupt process by the control of the main CPU 31 showing the procedure of the interrupt process executed by the main CPU 31 every predetermined time (for example, 1.1173 ms) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 saves a register (step S301). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs input port check processing (step S302). In this process, the main CPU 31 confirms the presence / absence of a signal transmitted to the microcomputer 30. For example, the main CPU 31 stores on-edges and off-edges of the start switch 33S, stop switches 78LS, 78CS, 78RS and the like for each interrupt process. Further, the main CPU 31 stores an input state command including information on the on-edge and off-edge of various switches in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33. The stored input state command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 62 in the communication data transmission process. Thereby, various effects can be executed using the operation means such as the start lever 6 and the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs communication data transmission processing (step S303). In this process, the command stored in the communication data storage area is transmitted to the sub control circuit 62. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a reel control process (step S304). For example, the main CPU 31 controls the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R. More specifically, the main CPU 31 starts rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R in response to a request to start rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R, that is, in response to a start operation, and at a constant speed. Then, control is performed so that the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotate. Further, in accordance with the stop operation, control is performed so that the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the stop operation stops.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a lamp / 7SEG drive process (step S305). For example, the main CPU 31 displays the number of credited medals, the number of payouts, etc. on various display units. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 restores the register (step S306), and terminates the interrupt processing that occurs periodically.

[Program flow executed by sub CPU of sub control circuit]
Next, the contents of the program executed by the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 62 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Main board communication task]
Referring to FIG. 79, the main board communication task performed by sub CPU 81 will be described. First, the sub CPU 81 checks for command reception (step S401), and proceeds to step S402. In step S402, the sub CPU 81 extracts a command type. Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a command different from the previous one has been received (step S403). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S404, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S401. In step S404, the received command is stored in the message queue, and the process proceeds to step S401.

[Direction registration task]
Next, an effect registration task performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG. First, the sub CPU 81 extracts a message from the message queue (S411). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not there is a message (S412). When the sub CPU 81 determines that there is a message, it copies the game information from the message (S413). For example, various data such as an internal winning combination, a type of reel that has stopped rotating, a display combination, an operating flag, and the like specified by parameters are copied to a storage area provided in the sub-RAM 83.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 performs an effect content determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 81 (S414). In this process, depending on the type of the received command, the contents of the effect are determined and the effect data is registered.

  The sub CPU 81 registers animation data after S414 or when it is determined that there is no message in S412 (S415). Next, the sub CPU 81 registers sound data (S416). Next, the sub CPU 81 registers lamp data (S417). The registration of animation data, the registration of sound data, and the registration of lamp data are performed based on the effect data registered in the effect content determination process (see FIG. 80 described later). When this process ends, the process proceeds to S411.

[Production content decision processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 81, a flowchart of effect content determination processing executed by the sub CPU 81 will be described. First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is time to receive a start command (S421). If it is determined that the start command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs a start command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 82 (step S422), and then performs a process of step S423. In step S423, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the ART state flag is “0”. When the ART state flag is not “0” (that is, when the ART is being performed), the sub CPU 81 performs a sub reel initial setting process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 86 (step S424). The process of S425 is performed. On the other hand, when the ART state flag is “0”, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S425. In step S425, the sub CPU 81 registers the effect data at the start based on the registered effect number, and ends the effect content determination process.

  On the other hand, when the start command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is a reel stop command reception (step S426). When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 registers the stop effect data according to the registered effect number, reel effect number, stop symbol No, and operation stop button type (step S427). The content determination process ends.

  On the other hand, when it is not at the time of receiving the reel stop command, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is at the time of receiving the display command (step S428). When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 performs a display command reception process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 87, and ends the effect content determination process.

  On the other hand, if the display command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is a bonus start command reception (step S430). When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 performs a bonus start command reception process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 89 (step S431), and ends the effect content determination process.

  On the other hand, if the bonus start command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is a bonus end command reception (step S432). When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 performs a bonus end command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 90 (step S433), and ends the effect content determination process. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process.

[Start command reception processing]
The start command reception process will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the high probability counter is “0” (step S441). When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 refers to the high probability state lottery table, determines the high probability game number and the ART lottery state flag based on the internal winning combination, sets (step S442), and in step S443 Process. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S443.

  In step S443, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is BB1-5. When the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S444, and when the determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S447. In step S444, the sub CPU 81 clears the high probability game number counter and the ART game number counter.

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the value of the promoted game number counter is “0” (step S445). When the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S447, and when the determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S446. In step S446, the sub CPU 81 clears the high probability game number counter and sets the promotion flag to ON.

  In step S447, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the ART state flag is on. When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S448, and when it is NO, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S451 of FIG. In step S448, with reference to an effect determination table (not shown), an effect number is determined and registered based on the gaming state and the internal winning combination (step S448), and the start command receiving process is terminated.

  In step S451, it is determined whether or not the privilege ART flag is on. When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 refers to the bonus ART effect determination table, determines and registers the effect number based on the internal winning combination and the ART continuation flag (step S459), and receives a start command reception process. Exit.

  On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the EPNo is “1” or more, or the special battle No is “1” or more. When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 performs an EP / special battle effect determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 84 (step S453), and ends the start command reception process.

  On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 updates the character pattern according to the transition No (step S454). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 refers to the number transfer lottery table corresponding to the character pattern and the scenario, determines and sets a transfer No based on the number of ART games and the ART continuation flag (step S455).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 refers to the EP transition lottery table corresponding to the transition No. and ART state flag, determines and sets the EPNo based on the ART continuation flag and the number of ART games (step S456). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 refers to the special battle transition lottery table corresponding to the transition No, determines and sets the special battle No based on the ART continuation flag, the number of ART games, and the scenario (step S457). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 performs an ART effect determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 85 (step S458), and ends the start command reception process.

[EP / special battle production decision processing]
With reference to FIG. 84, the effect determination process during EP / special battle will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the EPNo is “0” (step S461). When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S464. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 refers to the EP effect determination table and determines and registers the effect number based on the EP No and the transition No (step S462). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 clears EPNo (step S463), and ends the effect determination processing during EP / special battle.

  In step S464, the sub CPU 81 adds 1 to the special battle game number counter. Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 refers to the special battle effect determination table and determines and registers an effect number based on the internal winning combination, the ART continuation flag, the ART game number, and the special battle game number (step S465).

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the determined production number is a special battle end number (step S466). For example, when the production number is “193”, the special battle end number is determined. If this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 clears the special battle number and the special battle game number counter (step S467), and ends the effect determination processing during EP / special battle. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect determination process during the EP / special battle.

[ART effect decision processing]
The ART effect determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the special battle No is “0” (step S471). When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S473. When the determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 refers to the special battle occurrence effect determination table, and based on the internal winning combination, the ART continuation flag, and the ART state flag. The effect number is determined and registered (step S472), and the ART effect determination process is terminated.

  In step S473, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the EPNo is “0”. When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S475. When the determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 refers to the EP generation effect determination table and determines the effect number based on the internal winning combination, EP No, and transition No. Determination and registration are made (step S474), and the ART effect determination process is terminated.

  In step S475, it is determined whether or not a transition number with an increase or decrease in the number of characters has been determined. When this determination is YES, refer to the effect determination table with increase / decrease, determine and register the effect number based on the internal winning combination, character pattern, and transition No (step S476), and end the ART effect determination process To do. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 refers to the effect determination table when there is no increase / decrease, determines and registers the effect number based on the character pattern, the ART continuation flag, and the ART state flag (step S477). Then, the ART effect determination process is terminated.

[Sub reel initial setting process]
The sub reel initial setting process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 refers to the effect state determination table, and determines the effect state No based on the effect number (step S481). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 refers to the effect group determination table and determines an effect group number based on the internal winning combination, the effect state No, the ART continuation flag, and the transition No (step S482).

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the production group number is “1” (step S483). When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 refers to the ART reel effect determination table, determines and registers the reel effect number based on the effect state No, the internal winning combination, and the ART continuation flag (step S484). The process of step S489 is performed.

  On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the effect group number is “2” (step S485). If this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 refers to the reel effect determination table for navigation, determines and registers the reel effect number based on the internal winning combination and the ART continuation flag (step S486), and performs the process of step S489. I do.

  On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the effect group number is “3” (step S487). If this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 refers to the animation reel effect determination table, determines and registers the reel effect number based on the effect number, the internal winning combination, and the ART continuation flag (step S488). The initial setting process ends. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S489.

  In step S489, the sub CPU 81 refers to the stop symbol determination table, determines and registers the stop symbol No based on the effect state No, the ART continuation flag, and the internal winning combination, and ends the sub reel initial setting process.

[Process when receiving display command]
With reference to FIG. 87, a display command reception process will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the BB gaming state flag is on (step S491). When the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S505, and when the determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S492. In step S492, counter update processing described later with reference to FIG. 88 is performed.

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the ART gaming state flag is ON (any of modes 1 to 4) (step S493). When the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S494, and when the determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S505. In step S494, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the values of the ART game number counter and the privilege ART game number counter are “0”. When the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S495, and when the determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S505. The ART game number counter is a counter that counts the number of games in the ART, and the privilege ART game number counter is a counter that counts the number of games in the privilege ART.

  In step S495, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the privilege ART flag is on. The privilege ART flag is information for determining whether or not the privilege ART is being performed. When the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S496, and when the determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S499.

  In step S496, the sub CPU 81 turns off the privilege ART flag. Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 refers to the scenario lottery table and determines and sets a scenario based on the ART continuation flag, the ART game number, the ART state flag, and the promoted game number (step S497). Next, referring to the initial number lottery table, a character pattern is determined and set based on the scenario, the ART state flag, the ART continuation flag, the ART game number, and the promoted game number (step S498). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 performs a process of step S505.

  In step S499, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the ART continuation flag is on. When the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S500, and when the determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S504. In step S500, the sub CPU 81 sets the privilege ART flag to ON and sets “20” to the privilege ART game number counter. Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 sets the promotion flag to off (step S502). Next, the sub CPU 81 refers to the ART continuation lottery table 1, determines and sets the ART continuation flag, the number of ART games, and the number of promoted games based on the ART state flag (step S503), and performs the process of step S505. Do.

  In step S504, the sub CPU 81 sets the ART state flag to OFF, and performs the process of step S505. In step S505, the sub CPU 81 registers the effect data at the time of display according to the registered effect number and the display combination, and ends the display command reception process.

[Counter update processing]
The counter update process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the value of the high probability game number counter is “1” or more (step S511). When the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S512, and when the determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S515. In step S512, the sub CPU 81 subtracts “1” from the high probability game number counter, and performs the process of step S513.

  In step S513, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the value of the high probability game number counter is “0”. When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 clears the high probability game number counter, sets the ART lottery state flag to OFF (general) (step S514), and ends the counter update process. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 ends the counter update process.

  In step S515, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the privilege ART flag is on. When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 subtracts “1” from the privilege ART game number counter (step S516), and ends the counter update process. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 performs a process of step S517.

  In step S517, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the value of the ART game number counter is “1” or more. When the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S518, and when the determination is NO, the counter update process is terminated. In step S518, the sub CPU 81 subtracts “1” from the ART game number counter.

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the value of the promoted game number counter is “1” or more (step S519). When the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S520, and when the determination is NO, the counter update process is terminated. In step S520, the sub CPU 81 subtracts “1” from the promoted game number counter.

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the values of the promoted game number counter and the ART game number counter are “0” (step S521). When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 sets the promotion flag to ON (step S522), and ends the sub reel initial setting process. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 ends the sub reel initial setting process.

[Process when bonus start command is received]
With reference to FIG. 89, a bonus start command reception process will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the ART state flag is “0” (step S531). When the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S532, and when the determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S534.

  In step S532, the sub CPU 81 refers to the initial winning ART state lottery table, determines and sets the ART state flag based on the ART lottery state flag and the type of BB. Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 clears (general) the ART lottery state flag (step S533), and performs the process of step S536.

  In step S534, the sub CPU 81 refers to the ART state ART state lottery table, determines and sets the ART state flag based on the promotion flag, the ART state flag, and the type of BB. Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 turns off the promotion flag (step S535), and performs the process of step S536.

  In step S536, the sub CPU 81 registers the effect data for starting the bonus according to the registered effect number and the type of bonus, and ends the process at the time of receiving the bonus start command.

[Process when receiving bonus end command]
With reference to FIG. 90, a bonus end command reception process will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the ART state flag is “0” (step S541). When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S547, and when it is NO, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S542. In step S542, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the ART continuation flag is on. When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 refers to the ART continuation lottery table 1, determines and sets the ART continuation flag, the ART game number, and the promoted game number based on the ART state flag (step S543). The process of step S545 is performed. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 refers to the ART continuation lottery table 2 and determines and sets the ART continuation flag, the ART game number, and the continuation game number based on the ART state flag (step S544). ), The process of step S545 is performed.

  In step S545, the sub CPU 81 refers to the initial number table and determines and sets a character pattern based on the scenario, the ART state flag, the ART continuation flag, the ART game number, and the promoted game number (step S546). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 registers the bonus end effect data in accordance with the registered effect number and the ART state flag (step S547), and ends the bonus end command reception process.

[Effects of pachislot 1]
The configuration of the pachislot machine 1 and the processing flow thereof have been described above. Below, the effect in the pachislot 1 is demonstrated.

<Management of RT gaming state flag in bonus state>
In pachislot 1, when RB1 and RB2 are determined as an internal winning combination during the bonus state, the game shifts to high RT and the replay winning probability is changed to a high value (NO in step S47 in FIG. 59 → high RT gaming state in step S49) Flag on). In this case, when the RBs 1 and 2 that have won internally are won, the transitioned high RT is terminated and the normal gaming state is entered, and the winning probability of replay is changed to a low value (in step S289 in FIG. 77, the high RT gaming state). Flag off). Then, in the pachislot 1, such a change in the replay winning probability during the bonus state is maintained even in the non-bonus state after the bonus state ends.

  As a result, the winning probability of replay in the non-bonus state after the bonus state is ended can be changed depending on whether or not the internally won RBs 1 and 2 are won during the bonus state. In other words, it is possible to determine the occurrence of a state with a high replay winning probability after the bonus state ends based on the operation of the player in the bonus state. As a result, the game in the bonus state does not become monotonous, and the entertainment of the game can be improved.

  In this case, in the pachi-slot 1, when the RBs 1 and 2 are internally won during the bonus state, the liquid crystal display device 5 performs notification for avoiding winning of the RBs 1 and 2.

  By such notification, the player can avoid winning of RB1 and RB2 and can realize the occurrence of a state with a high replay probability after the bonus state ends by his / her stop operation.

  In addition to the RBs 1 and 2 (carried over) during the bonus state, the replays 1 to 8, 9 winning combinations 1 to 5, or 1 winning combinations 1 to 5 may be determined as internal winning combinations. In such a case, since the replays 1 to 8, 9-piece combinations 1 to 5, or 1-piece combinations 1 to 5 are controlled to be pulled in priority to RB1 and RB2, other combinations are added to RB1 and RB2. If it is determined as an internal winning combination at the same time, there is no need to make a notification for avoiding winning of RB1 and RB2. That is, “determining the predetermined combination as an internal winning combination by the internal lottery means” is synonymous with the fact that a combination other than the predetermined combination (RB1, 2) is not determined as an internal winning combination.

  Here, the pachi-slot 1 is provided with a raised lip lottery RT in addition to the general gaming state and the high RT as a state where the winning probability of replay is different. In this up-rep lottery RT, there is a possibility that the replays 7 and 8 are determined as the internal winning combination, and there is no possibility that the replays 7 and 8 are determined as the internal winning combination in other states (the winnings in FIGS. 11 to 14). (Refer to number “3” and the winning number “10” in FIG. 15). Then, when the replays 7 and 8 win in the non-bonus state, the game shifts to a high RT and the replay probability is increased (step S257 in FIG. 74). That is, it can be said that the raised lip lottery state is a state that triggers the transition to high RT. Then, when the bonus state is started, the up-rep lottery RT is shifted to (step S284 in FIG. 77). The lottery RT is maintained.

  Therefore, even if the bonus state is ended without determining RB 1 and 2 as the internal winning combination, the replays 7 and 8 can be determined as the internal winning combination in the non-bonus state after the end. As a result, since it is possible to shift to a high RT even under conditions other than the player's stop operation, the player is given an opportunity to transition to a high RT regardless of whether RB1 and RB2 are internal or not. be able to.

  In the pachi-slot 1, it is determined that the transition to the high RT is made only when the replays 7 and 8 win in the non-bonus state (NO in step S251 in FIG. 74). Even if the replays 7 and 8 win in the state, it may be shifted to high RT.

<Continuation of ART>
Further, in the pachislot 1, a 6-choice combination is provided. If the 6-choice answer is correct, 9 medals are paid out, and if it fails, 2 medals (1 x 2 lines) are paid out. Then, the liquid crystal display device 5 is notified of the conditions for such a correct answer of the six-choice combination. Here, in the pachislot 1, at the start of the bonus state, it is determined whether or not this notification is performed, and a continuation probability (ART state flag: modes 1 to 4), which is a probability that the notification is repeatedly performed, is determined (FIG. 1). 89, step S532). If it is determined that notification is to be made, the number of games to be notified at the end of the bonus state (ART game number) is determined, and whether or not to notify again after the number of games is exhausted (ART continuation flag) Is determined based on the continuation probability (step S543 in FIG. 90). In this case, when it is determined that the notification is to be performed again, in addition to the notification for the determined number of games, the notification for the number of specific games (privilet ART) is performed, and it is determined that the notification is not performed again. In the case of the game, notification for the determined number of games is performed. Here, when it is determined that the notification is to be performed again, the number of games to be notified again is determined before the notification for the number of specific games is performed, and after the number of games is exhausted Whether or not to perform notification is determined based on the continuation probability (step S503 in FIG. 87).

  As described above, in the pachi-slot 1, the total notification period is determined by two types of lottery, that is, a lottery for the number of games to be notified and a lottery for determining whether to perform the notification again. In particular, it is possible to continuously provide the notification period by performing lottery on whether or not to perform the notification again. Further, when it is determined that the notification is to be performed again, the notification for the number of specific games is also performed, so the player is more expected to perform the notification again, and whether or not to continue Interest can be raised and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  In particular, in the pachi-slot 1, when the six-choice combination fails and a single winning combination wins, the high RT is finished (step S259 in FIG. 74). Therefore, the player is more interested in the comprehensive notification period.

  In this case, the pachislot 1 changes the continuation probability (ART state flag: modes 1 to 4) when BB1 to 5 are determined as the internal winning combination in a state where the notification is performed.

  As a result, the degree of expectation for the comprehensive notification period changes, and the interest of the game is improved.

  Further, in the pachislot 1, when determining the number of games to be notified (ART game number), the number of promoted games is also determined (step S543 in FIG. 90, etc.). When the number of promoted games is 1 or more and BB1 to 5 are determined as internal winning combinations, the continuation probability is changed to a continuation probability that continues with a higher probability (steps S534 and 34 in FIG. 89). (See the ART state lottery table for ART during the promotion flag (ON)).

  Therefore, the player can be interested in the internal winnings of BB1 to BB5 other than the transition to the bonus state. In other words, the player is interested in the number of games won internally for BB1 to BB5, and the interest of the game is improved.

  Further, in the pachislot 1, when BB1 to 5 are determined as internal winning combinations in a state where it is determined that the notification is not performed again, it is further determined whether or not the notification is performed again ( Step S543 in FIG. 90).

  As a result, even if it is determined that the notification is not performed once again by BB1 to 5 being won internally, the notification is interrupted by the bonus state because the opportunity to be notified again is given. It is possible to prevent the interest of the game from being lowered, and further, it is possible to continue to give the player a sense of continuation until the comprehensive period of notification ends.

  Further, in the pachislot 1, when the number of promoted games and the number of games to be notified (the number of ART games) are the same, and it is determined that the notification is performed again, the continuation probability is set to a continuation probability that continues with a higher probability. Change (see step S501 in FIG. 87, ART state lottery table for ART continuation of promotion flag (on) in FIG. 35).

  As a result, the degree of expectation for the comprehensive notification period changes, and the interest of the game is improved.

  Further, in the pachi-slot 1, the character effect 100 and the image reel effect 105 are performed on the liquid crystal display device 5 in a state where the notification is being performed. The character effect 100 and the image reel effect 105 differ depending on the continuation flag for determining whether or not the notification is performed again.

  Therefore, in the pachi-slot 1, it is possible to perform an effect that suggests a determination result as to whether or not to perform another notification.

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

  In the present embodiment, the continuous lottery of ART is newly performed when BB1 to 5 are internally won during ART, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the case where BB1 to 5 are internally won during ART, it is possible to notify the 6-choice combination between the flags in which BB1 to 5 are being internally won. In this case, it is preferable that the number of AT games between flags is separately determined by lottery, and the six-choice combination is notified for the number of games determined until the bonus is won. Further, the six-choice combination may be notified again after the bonus state ends, or may not be notified.

  In this case, it is good also as performing the precursor effect of BB1-5 between the number of AT games between flags. In addition, it is possible to prevent the game during the ART from becoming monotonous by appropriately performing the fake indication effect during the ART.

  In the present embodiment, when the promotion flag is on, the ART state flag having a high continuation probability is always determined, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the continuation probability may be changed only when the promotion flag is on. That is, the ART state flag may be determined again only when the promotion flag is on, and the ART state flag may not be determined again when the promotion flag is off.

  In the present embodiment, the number of bonus ART games is the fixed game number (20 games), but is not limited to this. The number of bonus ART games may be determined by lottery as appropriate.

  Further, in this embodiment, the push order AT for notifying the push order of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R is performed as the six-choice alert, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it is assumed that nine winning combinations win when the timing of the stop operation is appropriate for the six-choice combination, and one winning combination wins when the timing is not appropriate, and the symbol AT that notifies this timing (that is, the symbol to be aimed at) It is good also as performing.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the replays 7 and 8 (the small combination / replay data pointer “10”) are raised, and only when the rep lottery RT gaming state flag is on, the internal winning combination can be determined ( 11 to 15), the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be configured to be determined as an internal winning combination even in other states. That is, an internal lottery table for general use ((1) in FIG. 11), an internal lottery table for BB1 to 3 ((2) in FIG. 12), an internal lottery table for BB4 and 5 ((3) in FIG. 13), a high RT Internal lottery table (FIG. 14 (5)), inter-flag RT internal lottery table (FIG. 14 (6)), production RT internal lottery table (FIG. 14 (7)), and RB internal lottery table In any or all of the tables ((8) in FIG. 15), it is possible to prescribe “1” or more as the lottery value in the small role / replay data pointer “10”. In this case, it is preferable that the specified lottery value is remarkably lower than that of the internal lottery table for up-rep lottery RT ((4) in FIG. 14). Then, when the replays 7 and 8 that are won internally in these states win, the high RT gaming state flag may be set to ON.

  Furthermore, in addition to the pachislot machine 1 as in the embodiment, the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines. Furthermore, a game can be executed by applying the present invention to a game program that performs the above-described operation of the pachislot machine 1 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.

  Further, the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment includes a plurality of reels in which a plurality of symbols are arranged on each peripheral surface, and a symbol display area for displaying a part of the plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the reel. By rotating the reel on the basis of the symbol display means (for example, main reels 3L, 3C, 3R described later, display windows 21L, 21C, 21R described later) and a predetermined start condition being satisfied, An internal winning combination is determined from a plurality of winning combinations based on a symbol changing means (for example, a main CPU 31 described later) for changing the symbols displayed in the symbol display area and a predetermined start condition being satisfied. Internal lottery means (for example, a main CPU 31 to be described later) and a plurality of stop operation means (for example, to be described later) provided for each of the plurality of reels and receiving a player's stop operation. And the stop command signal for instructing the stop of rotation of the reel corresponding to the operated stop operation means in response to the operation of the stop operation means by the player. By stopping the rotation of the reel based on an internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery means in response to a stop command means (for example, a main CPU 31 described later) and the stop command signal being output. A reel stop control means (for example, a main CPU 31 described later) for stopping the fluctuation of the symbol displayed in the symbol display area, and the symbol display when the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped by the reel stop control means. It is determined whether or not the combination of symbols displayed in the area matches the combination of symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery means. A bonus starting means (for example, a main CPU 31 to be described later) and a bonus starting means (for example, starting the operation of the bonus state), provided that the winning determination means determines that the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus combination is matched. A bonus CPU for ending the operation in the bonus state and starting the operation in the non-bonus state (for example, the main CPU 31 to be described later), on condition that a predetermined termination condition is satisfied, Probability changing means (for example, an RT gaming state flag, which will be described later, main CPU 31 which will be described later) for changing the probability that the internal lottery means will determine a specific combination (for example, replays 1 to 8 described later) as an internal winning combination, and the bonus In the state, a predetermined combination (for example, RB1, described later) is determined as an internal winning combination by the internal lottery means. And a notification means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 5 to be described later) for notifying the determined predetermined combination on the condition that the probability changing means is in the bonus state by the internal lottery means. Is determined as an internal winning combination, the probability is changed to the first probability (for example, transition to high RT described later and a high RT gaming state flag described later is turned on), and in the bonus state, The probability is changed to a second probability that is lower than the first probability on the condition that the winning determination means recognizes that the combination of symbols corresponding to the predetermined combination matches (for example, a general probability described later) Transition to a gaming state and turn off a high RT gaming state flag (to be described later), and in the non-bonus state after the bonus state is ended by the bonus ending means, the bonus state Maintaining the probability in may be configured to it said.

  According to this gaming machine, when the predetermined combination is determined as the internal winning combination during the bonus state, the winning probability of the specific combination is changed to be high. In this case, when the predetermined winning combination is won, the winning probability of the specific winning combination is changed to be low. Then, the change in the winning probability of the specific combination during the bonus state is maintained even in the non-bonus state after the bonus state ends.

  As a result, the winning probability of the specific combination in the non-bonus state after the bonus state ends can be changed depending on whether or not the predetermined winning combination is won in the bonus state. In this case, since the predetermined winning combination internally won during the bonus state is notified by the notification means, the occurrence of a state where the winning probability of the specific winning combination after the bonus state ends is determined based on the operation of the player in the bonus state. can do. As a result, the game in the bonus state does not become monotonous, and the entertainment of the game can be improved.

  In this case, a first specific combination (for example, replays 1 to 6 described later) and a second specific combination (for example, replays 7 and 8 described later) are provided as the specific combination, and the probability changing means The probability that the internal lottery means determines the first specific combination as an internal winning combination is changed to the first probability on condition that the determination unit determines that the combination of symbols corresponding to the second specific combination matches. At the same time, the probability of determining the second specific combination as an internal winning combination is changed to 0 (for example, a transition is made to a high RT described later and a high RT gaming state flag described later is turned on) The probability that the internal lottery means determines the second specific combination as an internal winning combination is changed to a third probability lower than the first probability on condition that the combination of symbols corresponding to the combination is determined to match. (example In the bonus state, a predetermined winning combination is determined as an internal winning combination by the internal lottery means in the bonus state. The probability that the internal lottery means determines the first specific combination as an internal winning combination is changed to the first probability, and the probability that the second specific combination is determined as an internal winning combination is changed to 0 (for example, described later). The high RT gaming state flag described later is turned on), and in the bonus state, the winning determination means recognizes that it matches the combination of symbols corresponding to the predetermined combination. The probability that the internal lottery means determines the first specified combination as an internal winning combination is changed to the second probability, and the probability that the second specified combination is determined as an internal winning combination is changed to 0. (E.g., transition to a later-described general gaming state and turn off a later-described high RT gaming state flag), and in the non-bonus state after the bonus state is ended by the bonus ending means, The probability may be maintained.

  With this configuration, when the bonus state is started, there is a possibility that the second specific combination that will trigger a change in the probability of determining the specific combination as the internal winning combination is determined as the internal winning combination It can be. Then, this state is maintained up to the non-bonus state after the bonus state ends. As a result, even if the bonus state ends without the predetermined combination being determined as the internal winning combination, the second specific combination can be determined as the internal winning combination in the non-bonus state after the end. In the non-bonus state, the winning probability of the specific combination can be made high. Therefore, since it is possible to shift the winning probability of the specified role to a higher state depending on conditions other than the player's stop operation, the winning probability of the specified role to the player regardless of the internal winning / non-winning state of the specified role. Can give you an opportunity to transition to a higher state.

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

Claims (1)

A symbol display means having a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are arranged on each peripheral surface, and a symbol display area for displaying a part of the plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the reel;
A symbol changing means for changing a symbol displayed in the symbol display area by rotating the reel based on a predetermined start condition being satisfied;
An internal lottery means for determining one or a plurality of internal winning combinations from a plurality of combinations based on a predetermined start condition being satisfied;
A plurality of stop operation means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels and receiving a player's stop operation;
A stop command means for outputting a stop command signal for commanding stop of rotation of the reel corresponding to the operated stop operation means in response to the stop operation means being operated by a player;
In response to the output of the stop command signal, the symbol displayed in the symbol display area is changed by stopping the rotation of the reel based on the internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery means. Reel stop control means for stopping
Whether the symbol combination displayed in the symbol display area coincides with the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery means when the change of the symbol is stopped by the reel stop control means Winning determination means for determining whether or not,
And when the plurality of internal winning combinations including the first internal winning combination and the second internal winning combination are determined by the internal lottery means, the first internal winning combination is determined according to the operation order of the plurality of stop operation means. A gaming machine that displays either a combination of symbols corresponding to a combination or a combination of symbols corresponding to the second internal winning combination in the symbol display area,
The symbols constituting the combination of symbols corresponding to the first internal winning combination and the symbols constituting the combination of symbols corresponding to the second internal winning combination differ only in one reel of the plurality of reels. And
The reel stop control means displays a symbol common to the first internal winning combination and the second internal winning combination in the symbol display area for reels other than the reel that finally stops among the plurality of reels. The reels stop rotating, and the reels that stop finally stop rotating the reels so that the different symbols are displayed in the symbol display area in accordance with the operation order. To play.

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