JP2013240665A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine allowing even a player not capable of performing spot pressing to easily avoid winning of an ending combination (e.g., bonus combination) of an ART (Assist Replay Time) game state.SOLUTION: A game machine includes a game start instruction means, an internal winning combination determination means, a game state shift means, and a control means controlling the respective means. The game start instruction means instructs starting of a first game and a second game. The internal winning combination determination means performs a lottery of a specific carry-over combination in the first game. The game state shift means shifts a game state to an ART winning flag carry-over state when having won an ART lottery, and shifts the game state to an ART game state when having won a specific carry-over combination when having performed the first game in the ART winning flag carry-over state. The control means performs control not to allow the winning of the specific carry-over combination in the second game.

Description

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

  As conventional gaming machines, there are multiple types of bonuses, and the game section from the bonus internal winning to the bonus winning is in the re-probability high probability state (RT), and replaying according to the type of bonus won internally Some have different probabilities. Further, in this gaming machine, notification (AT) for winning a winning small combination is performed during RT (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  According to such a gaming machine, in order to control the game section from the internal winning of the bonus to the winning of the bonus to a re-probable high probability state to suppress the decrease of medals, and to win the small winning combination internally By navigating, it is possible to play games that increase medals. In addition, since RT of the previous gaming machine ends when the bonus is won, in order to avoid winning the bonus, the replay probability after winning the bonus is extremely high, However, by increasing the priority with which the small role is navigated, the player is trying to avoid winning a bonus when the small role is won when the bonus flag is carried over.

  However, in a unit game that has not won a small combination or a re-playing combination, a so-called “losing” unit game, there is no winning combination having a higher priority than the bonus, so that it is possible to win a bonus. Therefore, there is a possibility that a player who can not win will accidentally win a bonus, and if the bonus is accidentally won, the profit that should be originally acquired will disappear, There is a risk of lowering interest in games.

JP 2010-029273 A

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of easily avoiding winning of an end combination (for example, a bonus combination) in an ART gaming state even for a player who cannot push forward.

The gaming machine according to the present invention is
A plurality of symbol display means capable of variably displaying and stopping a plurality of symbols;
A game start command means for commanding the start of a game on condition that a game medium is inserted;
An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination including a re-game player and a specific small combination by lottery based on the value of the inserted game medium;
Stop control means for stopping and displaying the plurality of symbol display means;
A winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination based on a combination of stop symbols of the plurality of symbol display means;
An ART lottery means for performing lottery transition to the ART gaming state in which the probability that the re-game is determined as an internal winning combination is relatively high and notification that prompts the winning of the specific small combination is performed;
Game state transition means for transitioning the game state when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
An informing means for informing information relating to the progress of the game;
Control means for controlling each means;
With
The game start command means includes
Instructing the start of the first game on condition that a game medium corresponding to the first value is inserted,
Instructing the start of the second game on condition that a game medium corresponding to a second value different from the first value is inserted,
The internal winning combination determining means is:
In the first game, a lottery of an internal winning combination including a specific carryover is performed,
In the second game, a lottery of an internal winning combination not including the specific carryover combination is performed,
The gaming state transition means includes
When the second game is performed in the ART lottery state, the game state is shifted to the ART game state on condition that the transition lottery is won by lottery by the ART lottery means,
The control means includes
In the first game, on the condition that the winning flag of the specific carryover combination is carried over, a control for allowing a winning of the specific carryover combination is performed,
In the second game, even if the winning flag of the specific carryover combination is carried over, control is performed that does not allow a winning of the specific carryover combination.

  In the gaming machine according to the present invention, the internal winning combination may include a bonus combination, and the specific carryover combination may be the bonus combination.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, a specific carryover combination (for example, a bonus combination) that is an opportunity to shift to the ART gaming state can be won in the first game, while winning in the second game. I can't. Therefore, if the player plays the second game by inserting a game medium corresponding to the second value, it is possible to avoid winning a specific carry-over combination without having to wait. Therefore, if the second game is performed in the ART gaming state, the ART gaming state will not be terminated by winning a specific carryover role. Therefore, the player can perform the second game, so that the original game is not performed in the ART gaming state. Profits obtained can be obtained sufficiently, and it is possible to avoid a decrease in the interest of the game.

  The winning control of a specific carryover combination by the control means can be performed, for example, by the winning combination determination means. In this case, the winning combination determining means determines the winning of the specific carryover combination in the first game, while the winning symbol of the specific carryover combination is carried over in the second game. Regardless of the combination, it is controlled not to make a winning determination for a specific carryover combination. In other words, in the second game, the winning determination means is handled as a specific carryover combination, and it is determined that a specific carryover combination wins regardless of any stop display on the plurality of symbol display means. There is nothing. Therefore, if the second game is performed in the ART gaming state, the ART gaming state will not be terminated by winning a specific carryover role. Therefore, the player can perform the second game, so that the original game is not performed in the ART gaming state. Profits obtained can be obtained sufficiently, and it is possible to avoid a decrease in the interest of the game.

  The winning control for a specific carryover combination can also be performed by the stop control means. In this case, the stop control means performs the first control that can win a specific carryover combination on the condition that the winning flag of the specific carryover combination is carried over in the first game, In the game, even if the winning flag of a specific carryover combination is carried over, the second control is performed so that the specific carryover combination is not awarded. That is, the stop control means does not stop the plurality of symbol display means for the stop display determined as the specific carryover combination in the second game. Therefore, if the second game is performed in the ART gaming state, the ART gaming state will not be terminated by winning a specific carryover role. Therefore, the player can perform the second game, so that the original game is not performed in the ART gaming state. Profits obtained can be obtained sufficiently, and it is possible to avoid a decrease in the interest of the game.

  The notification means performs notification for urging to play the first game in the ART winning flag carry-over state, and performs notification to urge to perform the second game in the ART gaming state. Also good.

  According to such a gaming machine, in the state where the ART winning flag is carried over, the notification means prompts the player to perform the first game. Therefore, the player simply follows the notification and shifts to the ART gaming state. You can receive a lottery of a specific carryover that is an opportunity. On the other hand, in the ART gaming state, since the notification for urging to perform the second game is performed, the player simply follows the notification to avoid winning a specific carryover and the ART gaming state has a predetermined number of games. It is possible to avoid exiting before reaching. Therefore, the player can sufficiently obtain the profit originally obtained in the ART gaming state only by following the notification of performing the first game or the second game by the notification means, which may cause a decrease in the interest of the game. It can be avoided.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can easily avoid winning a winning combination (for example, a bonus combination) in an ART gaming state, even for a player who is unable to push.

It is a figure which shows the functional flow of the pachislot machine which concerns on this invention. It is a figure which shows the external structure of the pachislot machine which concerns on this invention. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of the pachislot machine which concerns on this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the main control circuit of the pachislot machine which concerns on this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the sub control circuit of the pachi-slot machine which concerns on this invention. It is a figure which shows the game flow of the pachi-slot machine which concerns on this invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | positioning table memorize | stored in main ROM in the pachi-slot machine which concerns on this invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol code table memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table (inserted number of sheets: 3) memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table (inserted number of sheets: 2) memorize | stored in main ROM. FIG. 12A is a diagram showing a small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determining table stored in the main ROM, and FIG. 12B is a diagram showing a bonus internal winning combination determining table stored in the main ROM. It is. It is a figure which shows the example of the number selection table for reel stops memorize | stored in main ROM. FIG. 14A is a diagram showing an internal winning combination storing area stored in the main ROM, and FIG. 14B is a diagram showing a carryover combination storing area stored in the main ROM. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a game state flag storage area stored in the main ROM, FIG. 14D is a diagram showing a pressing order storage area stored in the main ROM, and FIG. 14E is stored in the main ROM. It is a figure which shows the made operation stop button storage area. It is a figure which shows the reel stop initial setting table memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the drawing priority order table selection table memorize | stored in main ROM. FIG. 17A shows a search order data table 00 stored in the main ROM, and FIG. 17B shows a search order data table 02 (MB game priority order table) stored in the main ROM. It is. It is a figure which shows an example of the stop table for 1st left stop memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows an example of the stop table change data table for the left 1st stop memorize | stored in main ROM. FIG. 20A is a diagram showing a drawing priority table stored in the main ROM, and FIG. 20B is a diagram showing a drawing priority data storage area stored in the main ROM. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the stop data table after the 1st left stop memorize | stored in main ROM. FIG. 22A to FIG. 22C are diagrams showing a stop data table after the first left stop stored in the main ROM. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the stop data table for random memorize | stored in main ROM. FIG. 24A and FIG. 24B are diagrams showing random stop data tables stored in the main ROM. FIG. 24A and FIG. 24B are diagrams showing random stop data tables stored in the main ROM. It is a flowchart which shows the main control process of the pachi-slot machine which concerns on this invention. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of medal acceptance / start check processing called in step S12 of FIG. 26. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the internal lottery process called by the process of step S14 of FIG. FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating a subroutine of reel stop initial setting processing called in step S15 of FIG. 26. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the drawing | rank priority storage process called by the process of step S19 of FIG. 26, and the process of step S112 of FIG. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a pull-in priority table selection process called in the process of step S72 of FIG. 30. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the symbol code storage process called by the process of step S74 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of a reel stop control process called by the process of step S20 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the process which determines the number of sliding symbols called by the process of step S105 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the process of the 1st stop called by the process of step S124 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the line change bit check process called by the process of step S136 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the line mask data change process called by the process of step S137 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the 2nd and 3rd stop process called by the process of step S123 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the priority drawing control process called by the process of step S125 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of RT control process called by the process of step S24 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the bonus completion | finish check process called by the process of step S25 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the bonus action check process called by the process of step S26 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the interruption process by control of main CPU of the pachislot machine which concerns on this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the sub control process of the pachi-slot machine which concerns on this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control task in a sub control process. It is a flowchart which shows the main board | substrate communication task in a sub control process. It is a flowchart which shows the command analysis process in a sub control process. It is a flowchart which shows the effect content determination process called by the process of step S270 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of the start command reception called by the process of step S285 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of the start command reception called by the process of step S285 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the ART lottery process called by the process of step S304 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the ART effect determination process called by the process of step S291 of FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing a reel stop command reception process called in the process of step S289 of FIG. 48.

  A pachislot machine which is an example of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

[Function flow of pachislot machine]

  When the player inserts a medal and the start lever 6 is operated, the pachislot machine 1 extracts one value (hereinafter, a random value) from random numbers in a predetermined numerical range (for example, 0 to 65535). To do.

  The internal lottery means (main CPU 31 described later) performs lottery based on the extracted random number value and determines an internal winning combination. By determining the internal winning combination, a combination of symbols that permits display along a winning determination line 8 to be described later is determined. The types of symbol combinations include those related to “winning” in which merits such as medal payout, replay operation, bonus operation, etc. are given to the player, and other so-called “losing”. Is provided.

  Subsequently, after the plurality of reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotated, when the player presses the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R, the reel stop control means performs the internal winning combination and the stop buttons 7L, 7C. , 7R is controlled to stop the rotation of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Here, in the pachislot machine 1, basically, control is performed to stop the rotation of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R within a specified time from when the stop button 7L, 7C, 7R is pressed. In the present embodiment, the number of symbols that move with the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R within the specified time is referred to as “the number of sliding symbols”, and the maximum number is 4 symbols (the maximum number of sliding symbols). ).

  The reel stop control means displays the symbol combination as much as possible along the winning determination line using the specified time when an internal winning combination permitting display of the symbol combination related to winning is determined. Thus, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped within the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces. On the other hand, for combinations of symbols that are not permitted to be displayed by the internal winning combination, within the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols so that they will not be displayed along the winning determination line using the specified time. The rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped.

  Thus, when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is all stopped, the winning combination determination means (main CPU 31 described later) indicates that the combination of symbols displayed along the winning determination line 8 is related to winning. It is determined whether or not there is. 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 (unit game) in the pachislot machine 1.

  Further, in the pachislot machine 1, in the above-described series of flows, video display performed by the liquid crystal display device 5, light output performed by the lamp 14, sound output performed by the speakers 9L and 9R, or a combination thereof is used. Various productions are performed. In addition, a notification sound corresponding to the winning combination is output from the speakers 9L and 9R. This notification sound is output when the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are pressed. Thereby, the effect performed after the operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R ends and the notification sound do not compete with each other.

  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 number value used for determining the internal winning combination. When the effect random number is extracted, the effect content determining means (main CPU 31 or sub CPU 81 described later) determines, by lottery, the one to be executed this time from among a plurality of types of effect contents associated with the internal winning combination. To do.

  When the effect content is determined, the effect execution means (the liquid crystal display device 5 described later, the speakers 9L and 9R described later, and the lamp 14 described later), when the reels 3L, 3C and 3R start to rotate, each reel 3L. , 3C, 3R, the execution of the performance is advanced in conjunction with each opportunity, such as when the determination of the presence or absence of a prize is made. In this way, in the pachislot machine 1, the player has the opportunity to know or predict the determined internal winning combination (in other words, the combination of symbols to be aimed at) by executing the production contents associated with the internal winning combination. To improve the player's interest.

[Pachislot machine structure]
With reference to FIG.2 and FIG.3, the external structure and internal structure of the pachislot machine 1 in this Embodiment are demonstrated.

<External structure of pachislot machine>

(Reel and display window)
As shown in FIG. 2, the pachi-slot machine 1 includes a cabinet 1a that houses reels 3L, 3C, 3R, circuit boards, and the like, and a front door 2 that is attached to the cabinet 1a so as to be openable and closable. Inside the cabinet 1a, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are provided side by side. Each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is configured by attaching a belt-like sheet in which a plurality of symbols (for example, 21 pieces) are continuously arranged along the rotation direction to the peripheral surface of a cylindrical frame.

  A liquid crystal display device 5 is provided at the center of the front door 2. The liquid crystal display device 5 includes a display screen 5a including symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, and is provided so as to be positioned on the near side superimposed on the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R when viewed from the front. The symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R are provided corresponding to the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, respectively, and have a configuration capable of transmitting through the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R provided behind them. I have.

  That is, the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R serve as display windows, and the player can visually recognize the rotation and stop operation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R provided behind the display areas. Become. In the present embodiment, video is displayed using the entire display screen 5a including the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, and an effect is executed.

  The symbol display areas (display windows) 21L, 21C, 21R have a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R provided behind them is stopped. Among them, one symbol (three in total) is displayed in each of the upper, middle and lower areas in the frame. In addition, a target for determining whether or not to win a pseudo line formed by combining any one of predetermined areas among the three areas of the upper, middle, and lower stages of the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R. As a line (winning determination line described later). In the case of the present embodiment, the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R are formed with a virtual right-down line connecting the upper stage of the left reel 3L, the middle stage of the middle reel 3C, and the lower stage of the right reel 3R as the winning determination line 8. Is done.

  In the present embodiment, when the gaming state is a non-MB gaming state, a unit game can be started only when two or three medals are inserted. That is, when the gaming state is the non-MB gaming state, the unit game cannot be started when one medal is inserted. When the gaming state is a non-MB gaming state, by inserting two or three medals, the downward-declining winning determination line 8 can be validated.

  When the gaming state is the MB gaming state, the unit game can be started only when two medals are inserted. That is, when the gaming state is the MB gaming state, one or three medals cannot be inserted. When the gaming state is the MB gaming state, by inserting two medals, the winning determination line 8 that descends to the right can be validated.

  In the present embodiment, three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are used. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of reels can be changed. In addition, when the number of reels is changed, it is preferable that the number of stop buttons is also changed correspondingly.

(Operating device)
The front door 2 is provided with various devices to be operated by the player. The medal slot 10 is provided for receiving a medal dropped from the outside by the player. The medals received in the medal slot 10 are inserted into a single game up to a predetermined number (for example, three), and the amount exceeding the predetermined number can be deposited inside the pachislot machine 1. (So-called credit function).

  The bet button 11 is provided to determine the number of coins to be inserted into one game from medals deposited inside the pachislot machine 1. The checkout button 12 is provided to pull out medals deposited inside the pachislot machine 1 to the outside.

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

(Other equipment)
The 7-segment display 13 is composed of 7-segment LEDs. The number of medals inserted in the current game, the number of medals paid out to the player as a privilege, and the number of medals deposited inside the pachislot machine 1 Information such as the number of credits is digitally displayed to the player.

  The lamp 14 outputs light in a pattern of turning on and off according to the content of the effect, and is configured by an LED lamp, for example. The speakers 9L and 9R output sound such as sound effects and music according to the contents of the production. The medal payout port 15 guides medals discharged by driving a medal payout device 40 (see FIG. 4 described later) to the outside. The medal tray 16 stores medals discharged from the medal payout opening 15.

<Part structure of pachislot machine>
FIG. 3 shows the internal structure of the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment. The state where the front door 2 is opened and the structure on the back surface side of the front door 2 and the structure inside the cabinet 1a appear is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the pachi-slot machine 1 is provided with a front door 2 so as to close the opening of the cabinet 1a. A main board 71A on which a main control circuit 71 (see FIG. 4 described later) is formed is provided above the cabinet 1a. The main control circuit 71 is a circuit that controls the main flow of the game in the pachislot machine 1 such as determination of an internal winning combination, rotation and stop of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and determination of the presence or absence of winning. A specific configuration of the main control circuit 71 will be described later.

  Three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are provided in the center of the cabinet 1a. A stepping motor (not shown) is connected to each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R via a gear having a predetermined reduction ratio.

  On the left side of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R, a sub board 72A on which a sub control circuit 72 (see FIG. 4 described later) is formed is provided. The sub-control circuit 72 is a circuit that controls the execution of effects by displaying images. A specific configuration of the sub control circuit 72 will be described later.

  Below the cabinet 1a, there is provided a hopper 40 having a structure capable of accommodating a large amount of medals and discharging them one by one. On the left side of the hopper 40, a power supply device 43 for supplying necessary power to each device of the pachislot machine 1 is provided.

  A selector 42 is provided at the center of the back side of the front door 2 and below the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R. The selector 42 is a device for selecting whether or not a medal is appropriate in material, shape, and the like, and guides an appropriate medal received in the medal insertion slot 10 to the hopper 40. Note that a medal sensor 42S (see FIG. 4 to be described later) is provided on the path through which the medal passes in the selector 42, and detects that an appropriate medal has passed.

[Configuration of the circuit of the pachislot machine]
This completes the description of the structure of the pachislot machine 1. Next, with reference to FIG.4 and FIG.5, the structure of the circuit with which the pachislot machine 1 in this Embodiment is provided is demonstrated. The pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a main control circuit 71, a sub-control circuit 72, and peripheral devices (actuators) that are electrically connected thereto.

<Main control circuit>
FIG. 4 shows the configuration of the main control circuit 71 of the pachislot machine 1 according to 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 main CPU 31, a main ROM 32 and a main RAM 33.

  In the main ROM 32, a control program (see FIGS. 26 to 43) executed by the main CPU 31, a data table (see FIGS. 7 to 25) such as an internal lottery table (see FIGS. 10 and 11), a sub control circuit 72. Data for transmitting various control commands (commands) are stored. As will be described later, the main RAM 33 is provided with a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination determined by execution of the control program.

(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 an input from a switch or the like and controls the operation of a peripheral device such as a stepping motor. The start switch 6S detects that the start lever 6 has been operated by the player, that is, that the start operation has been performed. The stop switch 7S detects that each of the three stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R has been pressed by the player, that is, that a stop operation has been performed.

  The medal sensor 42S detects that the medal received in the medal slot 10 has passed through the selector 42 described above. 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 a stepping motor, a 7-segment display 13, and a hopper 40. A circuit for controlling the operation of each peripheral device is connected to the output port of the microcomputer 30.

  The motor drive circuit controls the drive of the stepping motor provided corresponding to each reel 3L, 3C, 3R.

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

  The reel position detection circuit 50 detects a reel index indicating that the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R have made one rotation by an optical sensor having a light emitting portion and a light receiving portion in accordance with each reel 3L, 3C, and 3R. The detected reel index is sent to the main CPU 31.

  When receiving the reel index, the main CPU 31 initializes the value of the pulse counter of the corresponding reel 3L, 3C, 3R to “16”, and initializes the value of the symbol counter corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R to “0”. To do. When a pulse is output by exciting one of the coil sets provided in the stepping motor, the pulse counter value is decremented by 1. When the pulse counter value becomes “0”, the value of the pulse counter Is returned to “16”, and the value of the symbol counter is incremented by one. As a result, when the value of the symbol counter exceeds “20”, the value of the symbol counter is returned to “0”. Here, when the coil set included in the stepping motor 49L is excited four times, that is, a total of 16 times, the symbol number of the symbol displayed in the middle stage of the display window 21L is increased by 1, so the value of the pulse counter is The value of the symbol counter corresponds to the symbol number of the symbol displayed in the middle of the display window 21L, corresponding to the number of times the coil set is excited.

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

  The display unit drive circuit 48 controls the operation of the 7-segment display 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.

<Sub control circuit>
FIG. 5 shows a configuration of the sub-control circuit 72 of the pachislot machine 1 in the present embodiment.

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

  The sub CPU 81 controls the output of video, sound, and light according to the control program stored in the sub ROM 82 in accordance with the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The sub-RAM 83 is provided with a storage area for setting 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. In the control program, for example, a main board communication task for controlling communication with the main control circuit 71, an effect registration task for extracting effect random numbers and determining and setting effect contents (effect data), A drawing control task for controlling the display of the video by the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the determined contents of the presentation, a lamp control task for controlling the light output by the lamp 14, a voice control task for controlling the sound output by the speakers 9L and 9R, etc. 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.

  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 contents of the effects. Further, the sub CPU 81 turns on and off the lamp 14 according to the lamp data designated by the contents of the effect.

[Pachislot machine game flow]
As shown in FIG. 6, the pachislot machine 1 has two bonus combinations, MB1 and MB2, but increases medals by winning a small combination in ART. In this pachislot machine 1, the game proceeds with a basic game flow in the loop of ART lottery preparation game state → ART lottery game state → MB2 game state → ART preparation game state → ART game state → MB1 game state → ART lottery preparation game state. .

  The ART lottery preparation gaming state is a gaming state that can be shifted to the ART lottery state, and is a gaming state in which none of the MB1 flag, MB2 flag, and ART flag is established. This gaming state is played with three cards and continues until MB2 is won internally. As shown in an internal lottery table which will be described later with reference to FIG. 10, in the three-ply game, there is no MB1 winning lottery value, and only MB2 can be won. In the MB2 winning waiting game, the transition to the ART lottery gaming state by the internal winning of MB2 is fundamental.

  The ART lottery gaming state is a gaming state in which it is possible to shift to the ART preparation gaming state, which is a preparation state for transitioning to the ART gaming state, and is performed with three pieces. This gaming state is a state where the MB2 winning flag is carried over due to the internal winning of MB2 in the ART lottery preparation gaming state, and ends when the ART lottery is won. ART is drawn when a specific random value is acquired in an internal lottery of a single game, for example, when a specific combination such as a cherry is won internally. In the ART lottery, the winning probability may be set to about 30 to 70%, and a setting difference may be provided in the winning probability.

  In addition, you may make it carry out internal winning to ART unconditionally by the winning of a specific combination. When an ART is won unconditionally by winning a specified role, the internal lottery itself becomes an ART winning lottery.

  The MB2 game state is a game state for digesting the MB2 game, and in a two-ply game, a combination of specific symbols (for example, “BAR-BAR-BAR”) is arranged on the winning determination line 8 (see FIG. 2). Will be started on condition. The unit game in the MB2 game state is played by two cards, and the winning combination is only two bells. For this reason, in the MB2 gaming state, both the number of inserted medals and the number of paid out medals are two, so the net increase in this MB2 gaming state is zero. The MB2 gaming state ends when the number of payouts exceeds a predetermined maximum payout number (for example, 12).

  The ART preparation game state is a state in which the ART winning flag is on, and is a preparation state for shifting to the ART game state. This gaming state continues after MB2 has been digested until MB1 is won internally by multiplying two cards. When the ART flag is established, the winning of MB1 is an ART trigger. As illustrated in FIG. 11, when two cards are used, the lottery value of MB2 is “1”, whereas the lottery value of MB1 is “20556”. Therefore, in the ART preparation game state, in most cases, MB1 is won internally before MB2. Due to the internal winning of MB1, the gaming state shifts from the ART ready gaming state to the ART gaming state (RT-operated gaming state) in which the internal winning probability of replay is higher than other gaming states, and the ART is activated.

  In addition, there is a case where MB2 is won internally before MB1, but in this case, in order to digest the MB2 game, a two-seat game is encouraged and MB2 is won to shift to the MB2 game state. Alternatively, the gaming state may be shifted to the ART lottery gaming state. On the other hand, when the gaming state is shifted to the ART lottery gaming state, the ART lottery gaming state is maintained until the ART is won. By doing so. A new ART flag can be established in addition to the existing ART flag. Thus, since a so-called ART stock state can be achieved, new ART gaming states can be continuously generated after the ART gaming state has once ended.

  The ART gaming state is a gaming state that is performed with three cards that shift when MB1 is won in the ART preparation gaming state. In this gaming state, as shown in FIG. 10, in addition to winning with a high probability of replay as compared to other gaming states (RT not activated), a bell that is won by a correct answer of pushing order (pushing order bell) When winning, the correct push order is notified. The notification of the pressing order is performed, for example, by any one of the display on the liquid crystal display device 5, the lighting / flashing pattern by the lamp 14, and the sound output by the speakers 9L and 9R, or a combination of two or more notifications. The ART gaming state ends when a predetermined number of games (for example, a single game of 77 games) is consumed.

  The MB1 gaming state is a bonus gaming state for digesting MB1 after the end of the ART gaming state, and the winning determination line 8 has a specific symbol (for example, “BAR-BAR-red 7”)) and the winning determination is made. Be started on the condition. This MB1 game is played by two cards, and the winning combination is only two bells. Therefore, in the MB1 game, both the number of inserted medals and the number of paid out medals are two, so the net increase in this MB1 game is zero. The MB1 gaming state ends when the number of payouts exceeds a predetermined maximum payout number (for example, 12).

  Here, the specific symbol that is the trigger for starting the MB1 gaming state is determined to be awarded when the number is two, and is not determined when the number is three. Therefore, if the unit game in the ART gaming state is played by three cards and the MB1 prize is played by two cards, the MB1 prize can be won without playing the game with only three cards. Since the unit game in the ART game state can be performed while avoiding, it is possible to avoid the end of the ART game state before reaching the prescribed number of games if the three-game is performed.

  In place of avoiding MB1 winning by winning determination in a three-ply game, it is possible to avoid winning MB2 by aligning MB1 winning symbols by reel control during three-ply gaming. Good.

  In the pachislot machine 1, as can be seen from the game flow of FIG. 6, it is necessary for the player to use the two-ply game and the three-ply game separately. Sometimes. For example, if two-games are performed without playing three-card games in the ART lottery game state, not only will the ART win not be performed, but the opportunity to win the MB2 and win the ART will be lost. Also, if two-games are played after ART is activated, MB1 may be won and the ART game state may end before reaching the specified number of games. Therefore, as will be described later, the pachislot machine 1 notifies the player of whether the game is a two-hatch game or a three-hatch game so as not to be disadvantageous to the player.

<<<< Various data tables >>>>
7 to 22 are various data tables stored in the main ROM 32.

<< Design arrangement table >>
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a symbol arrangement table.

  The symbol arrangement table represents the arrangement of symbols arranged on the surface of each of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R by data. The symbol arrangement table defines the correspondence between 21 symbol positions “0” to “20” and symbols corresponding to these symbol positions. Symbol positions “0” to “20” indicate the positions of symbols arranged along the rotation direction in each of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R. The symbols corresponding to the symbol positions “0” to “20” can be specified by referring to the symbol arrangement table using the value of the symbol counter. The types of symbols include red 7, BAR, blank A, blank B, blank C, bell, cherry, replay A, replay B, and replay C. These symbols depend on the symbol code shown in FIG. It is defined and distinguished by 1-byte (8-bit) data.

  The symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 7 assigns the symbol located in the middle of the display window when the reel index is detected (the symbol passing through the middle of the display window) to the symbol position “0”, and the rotation direction of the reel. In order of movement, the correspondence relationship in which symbol positions “0” to “20” are assigned to each of the 21 symbols is defined. In this way, by using the middle stage of the display window as a reference, the type of symbol positioned in the middle stage of the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R can be specified for each of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

<< Design code table >>
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a symbol code table.

  The symbol code table stores codes for identifying symbols arranged on the surfaces of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R. As described above, the symbols used in the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment are ten types of red 7, BAR, blank A, blank B, blank C, bell, cherry, replay A, replay B, and replay.

  In the symbol code table, “00000001B” is assigned as data to symbol “red 7” (symbol code 1). For the symbol “BAR” (symbol code 2), “00000010B” is assigned as data. “00000011B” is assigned as data to the symbol “blank A” (symbol code 3). “00000100B” is assigned as data to the symbol “blank B” (symbol code 4). “00000101B” is assigned as data to the symbol “blank C” (symbol code 5). For the symbol “bell” (symbol code 6), “00000110B” is assigned as data. For the symbol “Cherry” (symbol code 7), “00000111B” is assigned as data. “00001000B” is assigned as data to the symbol “Replay A” (symbol code 8). For the symbol “replay B” (symbol code 9), “00000101B” is assigned as data. The symbol “Replay C” (symbol code 10) is assigned “00001010B” as data.

<< Design combination table >>
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a symbol combination table.

  In the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a combination of symbols arranged along the activated winning determination line 8 is a target for determination for predetermined winning or operation. That is, it is determined whether or not the combination of symbols arranged along the activated winning determination line 8 (see FIG. 2) matches a predetermined combination of symbols. This predetermined symbol combination is a symbol combination defined in the symbol combination table. When the combination of symbols arranged along the validated winning determination line 8 matches a predetermined symbol combination, medals are paid out, a re-game is activated, a bonus game is activated, or the like.

  The symbol combination table defines a correspondence relationship between symbol combinations, display combinations, winning action flags, and payout numbers.

  The combination of symbols includes an upper symbol of the left reel 3L, an interrupted symbol of the middle reel 3C, and a lower symbol of the right reel 3R. As described above, it is determined whether or not the symbol combination in the symbol combination table matches the symbol combination lined up along the winning determination line 8 that is a virtual line descending to the right. The winning combinations (display combination) are “MB1 combination”, “MB2 combination”, “Replay combination”, “Bell combination”, and “Cherry combination”.

  The “MB1 combination” is a combination in which a winning determination is made when “BAR-BAR-BAR” is lined up along the winning determination line 8 in a two-ply game. The number of payouts at the time of winning determination of “MB1” is 0, and MB1 game is activated by the winning determination. The MB1 game is played with two cards, and the reel control is such that the “bell” stops when the middle reel 3C is interrupted. That is, as will be described later, the stop symbol of “2 bells” of “ANY-Bell-ANY” is used, so that 2 sheets are paid out. This MB1 ends with a payout of more than 12 medals, that is, a unit game of 7 games. The net increase in MB1 is “0”. Note that “ANY” in the winning symbol combination of “two bells” means that any symbol may be used, and the type of stop symbol is not limited.

  Here, in a three-ply game, when “BAR-BAR-BAR” is lined up along the winning determination line 8, it is not determined that MB1 has been won, and the game is simply lost. That is, in a three-ply game, MB1 is not defined as a winning determination target, and even if any combination of symbols is aligned on the winning determination line 8, it is not determined as MB1 winning. Thereby, winning of MB1 can be avoided by performing a three-ply game in an ART winning game or an ART preparation game.

  The “MB2 combination” is a combination in which a winning determination is made when “BAR-BAR-Red 7” is arranged along the winning determination line 8 in a three-ply game or a two-ply game. The number of payouts at the time of determining the winning of “MB2” is 0, and the MB2 game is activated by the winning determination. The MB2 game is played with two cards, and as with the MB1 game, the reel control is such that the “bell” stops when the middle reel 3C is interrupted. That is, as will be described later, the stop symbol of “2 bells” of “ANY-Bell-ANY” is used, so that 2 sheets are paid out. This MB2 game ends with a payout of more than 12 medals, that is, a unit game of 7 games. The net increase in this MB2 game is “0”, and the meaning of “ANY” in the winning symbol combination of “2 bells” is also the same.

  The “replay role” is a role that allows a game with the same number of medals to be played without playing a new medal. This “replay role” is common to the three-seat game and the two-seat game, “bell” on the upper stage of the left reel 3L, “replay A”, “replay B”, or “replay C” on the middle stage of the middle reel 3C. , “Win 7”, “Bell”, or “Cherry” is stopped at the bottom of the right reel 3R. “Replay combination” has a total of nine types of combinations, and depending on the combination, the display combination is any one of “Replay 1” to “Replay 9”.

The “bell role” includes “correct answer bell”, “upper bell”, “middle bell”, “lower bell”, and “two bells”.

  The “correct answer bell” is a display combination when the correct answers are given in the push order in the three-ply game. This “correct answer bell” is determined to be awarded when “bell-bell-bell” is aligned along the winning determination line 8. The number of payouts for the “correct answer bell” is fifteen.

  “Upper bell”, “middle bell”, and “lower bell” are display combinations when the correct answer is not given in the pressing order in the case of three sheets, and the number of payouts is one.

  The “upper bell” is “bell” on the upper stage of the left reel 3L, “BAR”, “blank B” or “cherry” on the middle stage of the middle reel 3C, and “replay A” and “replay B” on the lower stage of the right reel 3R. "Or" Replay C "is stopped when a winning decision is made. At the time of winning the “upper bell”, the “bell” stops at the upper stage of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R, and the upper stage line (the line connecting the upper stages of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R) that is not the winning judgment line 8 ) “Bell-Bell-Bell” is aligned in a straight line. The “upper bell” has nine types of combinations, and depending on the combination, the display combination is any one of “upper bell 1” to “upper bell 9”.

  The “middle bell” is “blank A”, “blank B” or “blank C” in the upper stage of the left reel 3L, “bell” in the middle stage of the middle reel 3C, “blank A”, “ The winning determination is made when “Blank B” or “Blank C” is stopped. At the time of winning the “middle bell”, the “bell” stops at the middle stage of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R, and the middle stage line (the line connecting the middle stages of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R) which is not the winning judgment line 8 ) “Bell-Bell-Bell” is aligned in a straight line. The “middle bell” has nine types of combinations, and depending on the combination, any one of “middle bell 1” to “middle bell 9” is displayed.

  The “lower bell” is “replay A”, “replay B” or “replay C” on the upper stage of the left reel 3L, and “replay A”, “replay B” or “replay C” on the middle stage of the middle reel 3C, The winning determination is made when the “bell” stops at the lower stage of the right reel 3R. When the “lower bell” is won, the “bell” stops at the lower stage of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R, and the lower stage line of the reels (the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, not the winning judgment line 8) is connected. “Bell-Bell-Bell” is aligned on the line. “Lower bell” has nine types of combinations, and depending on the combination, any one of “lower bell 1” to “lower bell 9” is displayed.

  “Two-bell” is a bell that is established when a two-sheet game is played, and the number of payouts is two. This “two bells” is determined to be awarded when the “bell” stops at the middle stage of the middle reel 3C, and there is no restriction on the stop symbol B of the left reel 3L and the right reel 3R. This “two bells” is also a display role during MB1 games and MB2 games.

  The “cherry combination” is a display combination when three sheets are stacked, and the number of payouts is two. This “cherry role” is determined as a winning when “Replay A” is stopped at the upper stage of the left reel 3L, and “Blank A”, “Blank B”, or “Blank C” is stopped at the lower stage of the right reel 3R. There is no restriction on the stop symbol in the middle of 3C. In the “cherry role”, “cherry-ANY-blanks A to C” are arranged on the lower reel line which is not the winning determination line 8. The “cherry role” is an ART lottery trigger in the ART lottery game state.

<Winning action flag>
The winning operation flag is data assigned in correspondence with a combination of unique symbols to indicate a display combination, and includes storage identification data and 1 byte (8 bits) data. The storage identification data is data for distinguishing 1-byte data. One-byte data includes data related to a combination of a plurality of symbols. Each symbol combination is distinguished by storage area identification data and 1-byte data.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, since there are more than 8 types of symbol combinations, all symbol combinations are specified only by 1 byte (8 bits) of data constituting the winning action flag. Cannot be identified or identified. For this reason, in this embodiment, 1-byte data is distinguished using storage area identification data 1 to 7 (see FIG. 14A). By doing this, even if the value of 1-byte data is the same, by specifying any one of the storage area identification data 1 to 7, combinations of more than 8 types of symbols Can be treated as a combination.

  For example, by setting the storage area type value to “3” and the winning action flag value to “00000001B”, the winning action flag “correct answer bell” can be designated, and the storage area type value is set to “ 5 ”and the value of the winning action flag is“ 10000000B ”, the winning action flag“ lower bell 5 ”can be designated.

<Number of payouts>
The number of payouts is data indicating the number of medals to be paid out to the player corresponding to each combination of symbols. When the combination of symbols arranged along the winning determination line 8 matches the “combination of symbols” in the symbol combination table, the medal is discharged by driving the hopper 40 or the credit counter is added based on the corresponding payout number. Is done.

<< Internal lottery table >>
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an internal lottery table when the number of inserted sheets is three, and FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an internal lottery table when the number of inserted sheets is two.

  These internal lottery tables are tables that define lottery values and data pointers for each gaming state corresponding to winning numbers. The winning number is a number composed of a plurality of integer values starting from the numerical value 1. In the present embodiment, the gaming state defined by the internal lottery table includes an RT non-operating gaming state (ART lottery preparation gaming state, an ART lottery gaming state and an ART preparation gaming state) and an RT operating gaming state (ART gaming state). And two. In the present embodiment, there are two types of data pointers: small role / replay and bonus.

  As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the winning number 1 is a replay combination, and there is no restriction on the pressing order. The replay role has a lottery value larger in the gaming state during RT operation (ART gaming state) than in the RT non-operating state, and the replay probability is higher in the ART gaming state. Winning numbers 2 to 19 correspond to push order bell combinations, and there are 18 types of bell combinations in each of the six types of push orders, 3 types. The 18 types of bells have the same lottery value (winning probability) when the number of inserted sheets is 3, and do not win when the number of inserted sheets is 2. The winning number 20 is a cherry role and there is no restriction on the pressing order, but it is won only when the number of inserted sheets is three. Therefore, the player does not win an ART lottery by winning a cherry role in a two-ply game, and therefore does not win an ART in a two-ply game. The winning number 21 is a two-bell, and this two-bell is won only in the case of a two-ply game. The winning number 22 is MB1, and this MB1 is won only in the case of two-games. The winning number 23 is MB2, and this MB2 wins in either a three-ply game or a two-ply game, but the winning probability in the two-ply game is significantly reduced.

  The lottery value is a numerical value for associating the extracted random number value with the data pointer. In the present embodiment, a data pointer is determined by referring to the internal lottery table using a random number value extracted from a predetermined numerical range “0 to 65535”. Specifically, the lottery value corresponding to each of a plurality of winning numbers is sequentially subtracted from the extracted random number value, and whether or not the result of the subtraction becomes negative (whether or not so-called “borrow” has occurred) Judging. The data pointer when the result of subtraction becomes negative is determined as the result of lottery processing. In this way, an internal lottery process (internal lottery or internal lottery process) is performed.

  The winning probability of each winning number can be represented by “the lottery value corresponding to each winning number / the number of all random values that may be extracted (65536)”. Therefore, the larger the lottery value, the higher the winning probability, and the data pointer corresponding to the lottery value is easily determined. When the number of processes for determining whether or not the result of subtraction has become negative exceeds a predetermined maximum number, the result of the internal lottery process is “lost”.

  The data pointer is data used to determine the reel stop number in the reel stop number selection table shown in FIG. As described above, the small role / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer are defined corresponding to each of the plurality of winning numbers. As a result of the internal lottery process described above, both the small role / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer are determined.

<Internal winning combination determination table for small role / replay>
FIG. 12A is a diagram showing an internal winning combination determination table for a small combination / replay. The internal winning combination determination table for a small combination / replay is an internal winning combination that allows display of a combination of symbols related to the payout of medals or a combination of symbols related to the operation of replay. Specify the role (replay). The contents of the internal winning combination are determined according to the small combination / replay data pointers “0” to “21”. The data pointer for the small role / replay matches the winning number. Here, the left middle right bell 1 of the data pointer “2” will be described as an example. When the left middle right bell 1 is internally won, the winning combinations that can be won are “correct answer bell”, “upper bell 1 , 2, 5, 6, 7, 9 "and" middle bell 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 9 ". The “correct answer bell” is a bell function when the stop buttons are pressed in the order of left, middle and right, and the correct answers are given in the order pressed, and the bells are aligned with the winning determination line 8 (see FIG. 2) which is a diagonally downward sloping line. “Upper bells 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 9” and “middle bells 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 9” represent the upper bell and the middle bell shown in FIG. For example, “Upper bell 1” has a stop pattern of “Bell-BAR-Replay A” on the active line 8, and the pressing order of the single role in which “Bell-Bell-Bell” is aligned with the upper line, which is an invalid line, is indeterminate. Corresponds to the correct bell.

<Bonus internal winning combination determination table>
FIG. 12B is a view showing a bonus internal winning combination determination table. The bonus internal winning combination determination table defines an internal winning combination that allows display of a combination of symbols related to the operation of the MB. The contents of the internal winning combination are determined according to bonus data pointers “0” to “2”. The bonus data pointer “0” corresponds to a loss, the bonus data pointer “1” corresponds to MB1, and the bonus data pointer “2” corresponds to MB1.

<< Reel stop number selection table >>
FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of a reel stop number selection table.

  The reel stop number selection table is a table for determining a reel stop number according to the number of inserted coins from the small combination / replay data pointer determined by the internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. The reel stop number is used when acquiring various kinds of information (reel stop initial setting table shown in FIG. 15) for controlling the stop of the reel. Specifically, the reel stop number selection table defines a reel stop number corresponding to the small role / replay data pointer and the inserted number.

  In the present embodiment, for example, for “left middle right bell 1”, when the value of the small role / replay data pointer is “2” and the inserted number is “3”, the reel stop number is “2” is determined. As for “two bells”, when the value of the small role / replay data pointer is “21” and the inserted number is “2”, the reel stop number is determined to be “2”. Here, “left middle right bell 1” and “two bells” have the same reel stop number “2”. However, these internal winning combinations are divided into two-seat games and three-seat games. Can be distinguished because there is.

<< Storage area >>
FIG. 14A to FIG. 14E are diagrams showing examples of various storage areas stored in the main RAM 33.

  FIGS. 14A and 14B relate to the internal winning combination storing area and the carryover combination storing area, respectively, and correspond to the winning action flag in the symbol combination table of FIG.

<Internal winning combination storage area>
FIG. 14A shows an internal winning combination storing area. The internal winning combination storing area is composed of seven storage areas of internal winning combination storing areas 1 to 7. The size of each of the internal winning combination storage areas 1 to 7 is 1 byte. Therefore, the overall size of the internal winning combination storing areas 1 to 7 is 7 bytes. The internal winning combination storage areas 1 to 7 store data determined based on the internal winning combination data (storage area type) defined by the internal winning combination determination table for small role / replay shown in FIG. .

  In the illustrated internal winning combination storing area, for example, bit 0 of the internal winning combination storing area 1 corresponds to MB1, bit 1 corresponds to MB2, bit 2 corresponds to replay 1, and bits 3 to 7 are unused. It is an area.

<Carry-over portion storage area>
FIG. 14B shows a carryover combination storage area. The carryover combination storage area has a size of 1 byte, bit 0 corresponds to MB1, bit 1 corresponds to MB2, and bits 2 to 7 are unused areas. As a result of the internal lottery process, “1” is stored in bit 0 of the carryover combination storage area when the internal winning combination MB1 is determined, and “1” is stored in bit 1 of the carryover combination storage area when the internal winning combination MB2 is determined. Is stored.

  By storing “1” in bit 0 of the carryover combination storage area, it is possible to determine that MB1 has been won. Similarly, by storing “1” in bit 1 of the carryover combination storage area , It can be determined that MB2 is being won. The state in which “1” is stored in bit 0 or bit 1 of the carryover combination storage area is held until the symbol combination corresponding to MB1 or MB2 is displayed on the winning determination line 8. That is, when winning MB1 or MB2, in at least one unit game until the combination of symbols of MB is displayed on the winning determination line 8 as a display combination, it is set to bit 0 or bit 1 of the carryover combination storage area. The state where “1” is stored is maintained. Maintaining the state in which “1” is stored in bit 0 or bit 1 from the unit game winning MB1 or MB2 to the winning unit game is called “carryover”. MB1 or MB2 stored in the carryover combination storage area is referred to as a “carryover combination”.

  When the player performs a stop operation and each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R stops rotating, the internal winning combination storing area is initialized ("bit 0" to "bit 2" are "0"). The carryover combination storage area is not initialized. In this way, the “carry over” state can be maintained.

<Game state flag storage area>
FIG. 14C shows a game state flag storage area.

  The game state flag storage area stores a flag for indicating whether the game state is in the RT operating state (ART state) or the RT non-operating game state, and has a size of 1 byte. In this gaming state flag storage area, “bit 0” and “bit 1” are used, and “bit 2” to “bit 7” are unused, that is, “0” regardless of the gaming state. “Bit 0” relates to an RT non-operating gaming state, and “bit 1” relates to an RT operating gaming state. When the gaming state is during RT operation, “bit 1” is set to “1” (ON), and when the gaming state is not RT operating, “bit 0” is set to “1” (ON). . That is, the data in the gaming state flag storage area is “00000001B” in the gaming state during RT operation, and “00000010B” in the gaming state without RT.

<Pressing order storage area>
FIG. 14D is a diagram showing a pressing order storage area.

  The pressing order storage area is an area for storing information indicating the pressing order of the three stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. The pressing order storage area has a size of 1 byte, bits “0” to “5” are used, and bits “6” and “7” are unused.

  “Bit 0” corresponds to the pressing order “left → middle → right”, and “1” is stored (turned on) in “bit 0” when the pressing order is “left → middle → right”. Similarly, when the pressing order is “middle → left → right”, “1” is stored (on) in “bit 2”, and when “middle → right → left”, “1” is stored in “bit 3”. Is stored (ON), “1” is stored (ON) in “bit 4” when “right → left → middle”, and “bit 5” is stored when “right → middle → left”. “1” is stored (turned on).

<Operation stop button storage area>
FIG. 14E shows an operation stop button storage area.

  The operation stop button storage area is 1 byte in size. Bits 4 to 6 are storage areas indicating stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R that can detect a stop operation by the player, that is, effective stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. Bits 0 to 2 are storage areas indicating the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R in which the stop operation corresponding to the valid stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R is detected immediately before. In this embodiment, bit 3 and bit 7 are unused.

  Bit 0 corresponds to the left stop button 7L. When the left stop button 7L is operated by the player, “1” is stored in bit 0. Bit 1 corresponds to the middle stop button 7C. When the middle stop button 7C is operated by the player, “1” is stored in bit 1. Bit 2 corresponds to the right stop button 7R. When the right stop button 7R is operated by the player, “1” is stored in bit 2.

  Bit 4 corresponds to the left stop button 7L. When the left stop button 7L is valid, “1” is stored in bit 4. Bit 5 corresponds to the middle stop button 7C. When the middle stop button 7C is valid, “1” is stored in bit 5. Bit 6 corresponds to the right stop button 7R. When the right stop button 7R is valid, “1” is stored in bit 6. In this embodiment, that the stop button is valid means that a stop operation can be detected. A stop button corresponding to a reel that is rotating at a constant speed and capable of detecting a stop operation is referred to as an effective stop button.

<Reel stop initial setting table>
FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a reel stop initial setting table in the RT non-operating state. In the reel stop initial setting table shown in FIG. 15, the numerical value indicates data such as a table number, and the symbol “-” indicates that the numerical value is not defined.

  The reel stop initial setting table corresponds to the reel stop number (pocket / replay data pointer), the determination data for each pressing order (drawing priority table number and drawing priority table selection table number), change status number, A random stop data table number, a left reel first stop table change data number, a left first stop stop table number, and a left first post-stop stop data table number are defined. These various data indicate various table numbers to be selected in the reel stop control according to the progress of the unit game. These data are data used to determine “slip piece number determination data”, that is, to determine the position at which each of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped according to the progress of the unit game.

<Determination data by pressing order>
The determination data for each pressing order includes a “pull-in priority table number” and a “pull-in priority table selection table number”. The “pull-in priority table number” indicates whether the left stop button 7L, the middle stop button 7C, and the right stop button 7R are operated in the order (push order) correct / incorrect. In FIG. 15, the winning combination is “00” for “losing”, “replay”, “cherry”, “two bells”, and “MB1, MB2”. In other words, it means that these winning combinations can be won regardless of pushing order. On the other hand, the “pull priority table selection table number” corresponds to the winning combination having a push order for winning, and “pull priority table selection” defined by the pull priority table selection table shown in FIG. This is a number for determining the “table number”. “Pull-in priority table selection table number” is “00” for the push order “left middle right bell”, “01” for the push middle “left / right middle bell”, and the push order “middle left / right bell”. "Is" 02 ", the push order is" 03 "for the" middle right left bell ", the push order is" 04 "for the" right left middle bell ", and the push order is" right middle left bell " 05 ".

<Change status number>
The change status number is the same as the left first stop table number after stop shown in FIG. 19, when the left first stop table change request symbol position is stopped (the red reel Nos. 7 and 8 in the middle of the left reel). When replay B is stopped).

<Random stop data table number>
In this embodiment, when all of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotating, when the middle stop button 7C or the right stop button 7R is first pressed, When “bell-bell-bell” is awarded on the active line even in the pushing order, the reel stop control is performed with reference to the random first stop table shown in FIGS. The random stop data table number is a number for determining the random stop data table number defined by the random stop stop table shown in FIGS. In this embodiment, when the irregular push is selected, the random stop table is referred to during the first stop operation, and the random stop data table after the first stop is referred to during the second stop operation and the third stop operation. refer.

<Left first stop table number and left first stop data table number after stop>
The left first stop table is a stop table used when a stop operation on the left reel 7L is detected as the first stop operation. The stop data table after the first left stop is a stop table used when the second stop operation and the third stop operation are detected after the stop operation on the left reel 7L is detected as the first stop operation.

  In the present embodiment, when the left stop button 7L is first pressed while all three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotating, refer to the first stop table for left stop shown in FIG. Then, stop the reels. “Left first stop table number” is a number for determining the left first stop table (see FIG. 18). “Left first stop after stop data table number” is a number for determining the number of the left first stop after stop data table (see FIG. 22).

<< Pull-in priority table selection table >>
FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a pull-in priority table selection table.

  The pull-in priority table selection table defines the pull-in priority table number according to the pull-in priority table selection table number and the pressing order of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R (FIG. 20 (a)). is there.

  The pull-in priority table selection table includes a pull-in priority table selected during the first stop operation and a pull-in priority table selected during the second stop operation in correspondence with the push order for each pull-in priority table selection table number. And a pull-in priority table selected during the third stop operation.

<< Search order data table >>
FIG. 17A shows a search order data table for game states other than the MB game state. FIG. 17B is a diagram showing a search order data table for the MB gaming state.

  In the search order data table shown in FIGS. 17A and 17B, applicable numerical values are given priority from the numerical value ranges (0 to 4) of the sliding piece number determination data predetermined as the number of sliding pieces. Specify the search order. In this search order data table, each numerical value is searched in the order from the upper order (1) to the lower order (5), and as a result of the search, the numerical value corresponding to the search order “1” is preferentially applied. The search order data table is provided on the assumption that there are a plurality of sliding frames having the same pull-in priority, and the number of sliding symbols having a higher search order is applied.

  The search order table in the present embodiment defines the search order based on the sliding piece number determination data. That is, the search order is defined so that the numerical value corresponding to the sliding piece number determination data is the highest. As a result, the data for determining the number of sliding symbols is determined preferentially over the number of other sliding symbols, so that the display of symbols intended during the development of the stop table is prioritized.

<Number of sliding pieces>
In the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in principle, the stop that is pressed between the time when the stop button 7L, 7C, 7R is pressed by the player and the elapse of a specified time (for example, 190 milliseconds). Control is performed to stop the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. That is, even when the player presses the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R at a timing when the symbol that the player is aiming for exists at the desired position, the player stops after moving downward from the desired position. Cases arise. In the present embodiment, this symbol operation (reel 3L, 3C, 3R stop operation) is referred to as so-called "slip" of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. In addition, the number of symbols moving with the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R within the specified time (the number of symbols passing through a certain position within the specified time) is referred to as “the number of sliding symbols”. More specifically, in the time from when the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S until the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R stop, the pattern passing through the reference position (for example, the middle stage of the display window). Is the number of sliding pieces.

<Slip piece number determination data>
The sliding piece number determination data is data indicating a temporary number of sliding pieces determined based on a stop table (for example, see FIG. 18). In the present embodiment, a plurality of stop tables are predetermined and stored in the main ROM 32 of the main control circuit 71. An optimal stop table is selected from a plurality of stop tables according to the result of the internal lottery process, the pressing order of the three stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. Based on the selected stop table, the sliding piece number determination data is determined.

  In the present embodiment, even when the sliding piece number determination data is determined based on the stop table, it is determined whether there is more appropriate sliding piece number determination data. When it is determined that there is more appropriate number of sliding piece determination data, it is changed to this appropriate number of sliding piece determination data and stop control is performed (details will be described later). Thereby, even if the data stored in the stop table is insufficient, it is possible to determine appropriate sliding piece number determination data based on the internal lottery process. In addition to the sliding piece number determination data determined based on the stop table, when there is no more appropriate number of sliding pieces, the reel piece number determination data determined based on the stop table is used. Stop control is performed.

<< Left first stop table >>
FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an example of the left first stop table. The left first stop table is for determining the number of pieces of sliding piece determination based on the stop symbol (symbol position data) in the middle of the left reel 3L and the left first stop table number. The first left stop table number is determined in the reel stop initial setting table (general gaming state) shown in FIG. However, in FIG. 15, “00” or “01” is determined as the left first stop stop table number, but in the left first stop stop table in FIG. 18, the left first stop stop table number is “ 02 "is also defined. This left first stop table number “02” is selected in the ART gaming state. The table shown in FIG. 18 is an example showing a left first stop table, and is stored in the main ROM 32 together with other tables of the same type.

<< Left first stop table change data table >>
FIG. 19 shows a left first stop table change data table.

  In the left first stop table change data table, the left first stop table change request symbol position and the changed left first stop table number after stop are associated with each left first stop table change data table number. ing. The first left stop stop table number after the change is set for each change status. The left first stop table change data table number is defined in correspondence with the reel stop number in FIG. In FIG. 15, “00” or “01” is determined as the left first stop table change data table number, but in FIG. 19, the table when the left first stop table change data table number is “00”. The case of “01” is omitted.

<< Pull-in priority table >>
FIG. 20A is a diagram illustrating an example of the pull-in priority order table. This drawing priority table defines the drawing priority, the drawing priority corresponding to the drawing priority table, and the data of the winning action flag corresponding to each of the drawing priority table numbers “00” and “01”. In FIG. 20A, for the sake of simplicity, the data of the winning action flag is omitted.

  The draw-in priority order defines draw-in priority order data that is preferentially drawn in according to the type of the winning action flag. A lower priority value in the pull-in priority table has a higher pull-in priority, and a larger value has a lower pull-in priority.

  Withdrawing priority order table number “00”, drawing priority order data and winning action flag data are defined as follows. That is, in the drawing priority order 1 (drawing priority order data 008H), the winning operation of the cherries 1 to 4, 2 bells, the lower bells 1 to 9, the middle bells 1 to 9, the upper bells 1 to 9, and the replays 1 to 9 are performed. A flag is defined, a winning operation flag for the correct bell is defined for the drawing priority 2 (drawing priority data 004H), and a winning operation flag for MB1 and MB2 is set for the drawing priority 3 (drawing priority data 002H). Is stipulated.

  The draw priority table number “01” defines draw priority data and winning operation flag data as follows. That is, the winning bell winning action flag is defined for the pulling priority 1 (drawing priority data 008H), and the lower bells 1 to 9 and the middle bells 1 to 1 are included for the pulling priority 2 (drawing priority data 004H). 9, winning operation flags for the upper bells 1 to 9 are defined, and a winning operation flag for MB1 and MB2 is defined for priority 3 (drawing priority data 002H).

  Note that the data of the winning action flag in the drawing priority table shown in FIG. 20A is data having a size of 1 byte × 7. The data structure of the winning action flag is the same as the structure of the internal winning combination storing area (FIG. 14A). That is, the data 1-7 of the winning action flag correspond to the storage areas 1-7 of the internal winning combination storage area.

<< Retrieve priority data storage area >>
FIG. 20B is a diagram illustrating an example of the pull-in priority data storage area. This pull-in priority data storage area includes a left reel pull-in priority data storage area, a middle reel pull-in priority data storage area, and a right reel pull-in priority data storage area. The contents of the middle reel pull-in priority data storage area and the right reel pull-in priority data storage area are the same as those of the left reel pull-in priority data storage area. The data storage area will be described.

  The left reel pull-in priority data storage area stores pull-in priority data for each of the symbol position data (see FIG. 7). For symbol position data 0, “cherry 1-4, two bells, lower bell 1-9, middle bell 1-9, upper bell 1-9, replay 1-9” are defined as data 008H. “004H” is defined as “004H”, “MB1, MB2” is defined as data 002H, “stoppable” is defined as data 001H, and “nonpayment of stoppage” is defined as data 000H.

  Similarly, the symbol position data 1 to 20 define contents corresponding to data 008H, data 004H, data 002H data, 001H and data 000H.

<< Stop data table after first stop on the left >>
FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of the stop data table after the first left stop. FIGS. 22A to 22C respectively show the first stop data table after the first stop (the first stop table numbers after the first stop “00”, “01”, “02”). These tables are stored in the main ROM 32.

  The first stop data table after the first stop defines 1-byte stop data corresponding to each of the symbol position data “0” to “20”. The symbol position indicated by the symbol position data is the pressed position, and the symbol position data is defined in correspondence with the symbol located in the middle stage of the reel at the pressing timing. In the stop data table after the first left stop shown in FIG. 21, the bit 0 column is “right reel B line data”, the bit 1 column is “right reel A line data”, and the bit 2 column is “right reel line”. Change bit ”, the bit 3 column is“ middle reel B line data ”, the bit 4 column is“ middle reel A line data ”, the bit 5 column is“ middle reel line change bit ”, and the bit 6 The column is “the line change bit after the second stop at the time of stop in the order of the left reel and the right reel, or the right reel C line data”, and the column of bit 7 is “the second stop at the time of stop in the order of the left reel and the middle reel” This is the subsequent line change bit or middle reel C line data.

  Lines such as “A line” and “B line” stop the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R so that the arrangement of symbols displayed when the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R stop are varied. It is used for control. By defining these plural lines, different stop control can be performed for each line, and what intention should be used for stopping each line may be arbitrarily determined.

  The “A line” is a line used for stop control without changing the line at the first left stop. In this case, the “A line” is used to control the reel to stop. The “B line” is a line that is selected when the control is changed from the “A line” at the time of the first stop. In the “line change bit”, “0” indicates that the line is not changed, and “1” indicates that the line is changed.

  In the stop data table after the first left stop, bit 1 is “right reel A line data”, that is, A line search data when the right reel is stopped. The right reel A line data is data that is referred to when stop control of the right reel 3R is performed at the time of the second stop or the third stop using the A line. “Right reel A line data” is data obtained by logical product with line mask data, and is used to generate the number of sliding piece determination data. Specifically, the logical product of the right reel A line data and the line mask data corresponding to each symbol position is sequentially taken from the stop start position to the maximum number of sliding symbols, and as a result, the stop start position is obtained. A difference from the corresponding right reel A line data to the right reel A line data whose logical product is not 0 is generated as the number of pieces of sliding piece determination. At the symbol position where the value of “right reel A line data” is “0”, the logical product with the value “1” in the line mask data is 0. At the symbol position where the value of “right reel A line data” is “1”, the logical product with the value “1” in the line mask data does not become zero. That is, a symbol position where the value of the stop line data in the random stop data table is “0” means that no stop is made at that position, and a symbol position where the value of the stop line data is “1” It means to stop at. Then, in the range from the symbol stop position to the symbol position of the maximum number of sliding symbols, the symbol position where the value of “right reel A line data” is “1” is searched, and the difference between the symbol position and the symbol stop position is This is data for determining the number of sliding pieces.

  In the stop data table after the first left stop, bit 0 is “right reel B line data”, that is, B line search data when the right reel is stopped. The right reel B line data is data that is referred to when the right reel 3R is controlled to stop at the second stop or the third stop using the B line. The values “0” and “1” of “right reel B line data” are the same as “right reel A line data”.

  In the stop data table after the first stop at the left, bit2 is data referred to at the time of the second stop, and the “right reel line change bit” when the second stop target is the right reel, that is, the right reel second stop. The line change bit at the time. The symbol position where the value of the “right reel line change bit” is “0” means that the symbol position is not changed from the A line to the B line when the second stop target is the right reel. Further, the symbol position where the value of the “line change bit at the second stop of the right reel” is “1” is a symbol position to be changed from the A line to the B line when the second stop target is the right reel. It means that there is.

  In the stop data table after the first left stop, bit 4 is “middle reel A line data”, that is, A line search data when the middle reel is stopped. Bit 3 is “middle reel B line data”, that is, B line search data when the middle reel is stopped. Bit 5 is data referred to at the time of the second stop, and is a “middle reel line change bit” when the second stop target is the middle reel.

  Each of the 1-byte stop data defined by bit0, bit1, bit3, and bit4 in the stop data table after the first left stop is data that is logically ANDed with the line mask data. At the symbol position where the value of the stop data is “0”, the logical product with the value “1” in the line mask data is 0. At the symbol position where the value of the stop data is “1”, the logical product with the value “1” in the line mask data does not become zero.

  The column of stop data defined by the stop data table after the first left stop includes bits (bit 1 and bit 4) corresponding to “A line” and bits (bit 0 and bit 3) corresponding to “B line”. In other words, the first stop data table after the first stop has two ways of determining the number of sliding piece determination data. Therefore, even at the same stop start position, different scheduled stop positions can be determined according to the two types of “A line” or “B line”. In the stop data, information on which of these two types should be selected is assigned to a column of “line change bits” (bit 2 and bit 5).

  The column of bit 6 is “the line change bit after the second stop at the time of stop in the order of the left reel and the right reel or the right reel C line data”. When referring to a table in which “when C line is changed” beside the value of the table number in the table, bit 6 is referred to as right reel C line data. On the other hand, when referring to a table that is not described as “at the time of C line change”, bit 6 is referred to as a line change bit after the second stop at the time of stop in the order of the left reel and the right reel.

  The column of bit 7 is “the line change bit after the second stop at the time of stop in the order of the left reel and the middle reel or the middle reel C line data”. When referring to a table in which “when the C line is changed” is described next to the value of the table number in the table, bit 7 is referred to as the middle reel C line data. On the other hand, when referring to a table that is not described as “at the time of C line change”, bit 7 is referred to as a line change bit after the second stop at the time of stop in the order of the left reel and the middle reel.

  As shown in FIGS. 22 (a) to 22 (c), as stop data for determining the number of sliding piece determination data, a plurality of patterns of data are provided, and 1 byte of data per symbol position. The information can be compressed while diversifying the scheduled stop positions to be determined.

<< Random stop data table >>
FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a random stop data table. 24 (a), 24 (b), 25 (a), and 25 (b) are respectively a random stop data table (random stop data tables “00”, “01”, “02”, “ 03 ").

  The random stop data table defines 1-byte stop data corresponding to each of the symbol position data “0” to “20”. The symbol position indicated by the symbol position data is the pressed position, and the symbol position data is defined in correspondence with the symbol located in the middle stage of the reel at the pressing timing. As shown in FIG. 23, the column of bit 0 is “right reel B line data”, the column of bit 1 is “right reel A line data”, the column of bit 2 is “right reel line change bit”, and bit 3 Column is “middle reel B line data”, bit 4 is “middle reel A line data”, bit 5 is “middle reel line change bit”, and bit 6 is “left reel, right” The line change bit after the second stop at the time of the stop in the order of the reels or the right reel C line data ”, and the column of bit 7 is“ the line change bit after the second stop at the time of the stop in the order of the left reel and the middle reel, or Middle reel C line data ".

  The random stop data table defines 1-byte stop data corresponding to each of the symbol position data “0” to “20”. The symbol position indicated by the symbol position data is a pressed position. In the example of the random stop data table, the bit 0 column is “B line search data when the right reel is stopped”, the bit 1 column is “A line search data when the right reel is stopped”, and the bit 2 column is “right reel first data”. "Line change bit at stop", bit3 column is "B line search data when middle reel is stopped", bit4 column is "A line search data when middle reel is stopped", bit5 column is "first stop of middle reel "Line change bit at time", the column of bit 6 is "B line search data when the left reel is stopped", and the column of bit 7 is "A line search data when the left reel is stopped". Specifically, it is as follows.

  The “A-line search data when the right reel is stopped” is data that is referred to when the A-line is used to generate the number-of-sliding piece determination data for the right reel 3R during the first stop to the third stop. A symbol position where the value of “A-line search data when the right reel is stopped” is “0” means that the symbol is not stopped at that position, and the value of “A-line search data when the right reel is stopped” is “1”. The symbol position which means that means stop at that position.

  The “B-line search data when the right reel is stopped” is data that is referred to when the B-line is used to generate the number-of-sliding-piece determination data for the right reel 3R during the first stop to the third stop. A symbol position where the value of “B line search data when the right reel is stopped” is “0” means that no stop is made at that position, and the value of “B line search data when the right reel is stopped” is “1”. The symbol position which means that means stop at that position.

  The “line change bit at the first stop of the right reel” is data referred to when the target of the first stop is the right reel 3R. The symbol position where the value of the “line change bit at the first stop of the right reel” is “0” is a symbol position that is not changed from the A line to the B line when the first stop target is the right reel 3R. Means that. The symbol position where the value of the “line change bit at the first stop of the right reel” is “1” is the symbol position to be changed from the A line to the B line when the first stop target is the right reel 3R. It means that.

  The “A-line search data when the middle reel is stopped” is data that is referred to when the A-line is used to generate the slip piece number determination data for the middle reel 3C during the first stop to the third stop. The symbol position where the value of “A-line search data when the middle reel is stopped” is “0” means that the symbol is not stopped at that position, and the value of “A-line search data when the middle reel is stopped” is “1”. The symbol position which means that means stop at that position.

  The “B-line search data when the middle reel is stopped” is data that is referred to when the B-line is used to generate the number-of-sliding piece determination data for the middle reel 3C during the first stop to the third stop. A symbol position where the value of “B line search data when the middle reel is stopped” is “0” means that the symbol is not stopped at that position, and the value of “B line search data when the middle reel is stopped” is “1”. The symbol position which means that means stop at that position.

  The “line change bit at the first stop of the middle reel” is data referred to when the target of the first stop is the middle reel 3C. The symbol position where the value of the “line change bit at the first stop of the middle reel” is “0” is a symbol position that is not changed from the A line to the B line when the first stop target is the middle reel 3C. Means that. The symbol position where the value of the “line change bit at the first stop of the middle reel” is “1” is the symbol position to be changed from the A line to the B line when the first stop target is the middle reel 3C. It means that.

  The “A-line search data when the left reel is stopped” is data that is referred to when the A-line is used to generate the number-of-sliding-piece determination data for the left reel 3L at the time of the second stop or the third stop. A symbol position where the value of “A line search data when the left reel is stopped” is “0” means that the symbol is not stopped at that position, and the value of “A line search data when the left reel is stopped” is “1”. The symbol position which means that means stop at that position.

  The “B-line search data when the left reel is stopped” is data to be referred to when generating the number-of-sliding-piece determination data for the left reel 3L at the second stop or the third stop using the B line. A symbol position where the value of “B line search data when the left reel is stopped” is “0” means that the symbol is not stopped at that position, and the value of “B line search data when the left reel is stopped” is “1”. The symbol position which means that means stop at that position.

  The lines such as “A line” and “B line” are the same as those in the stop data table after the first stop shown in FIG.

<<< Control processing >>>
The main CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 executes various programs according to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

<< Main control of main CPU >>
FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the main control process.

  First, when power is turned on to the pachi-slot machine 1, the main CPU 31 executes an initialization process (step S10). In this initialization process, it is determined whether the backup is normal or the setting has been changed appropriately, and the initialization process is executed according to the determination result.

  Next, the main CPU 31 executes an initialization process at the end of the unit game (step S11). For example, the initialization storage area at the end of the game is designated and initialized. By this initialization process, the data stored in the internal winning combination storing area and the display winning combination storing area of the main RAM 33 is cleared.

  Next, the main CPU 31 calls and executes a medal acceptance / start check processing subroutine shown in FIG. 27 described later (step S12). By this medal acceptance / start check process, a process for detecting a medal inserted by the player and a process for detecting a start operation are performed.

  Next, the main CPU 31 extracts a random value and stores it in a random value storage area (step 13). Next, the main CPU 31 calls and executes a subroutine of an internal lottery process shown in FIG. 28 described later (step S14). The internal lottery process constitutes a process in the internal winning combination determining means.

  Next, the main CPU 31 calls and executes a subroutine for reel stop initial setting processing shown in FIG. 29 described later (step S15). By this reel stop initial setting process, a process of determining a stop table group based on the internal winning combination is performed.

  Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a start command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S16). The start command includes various kinds of information necessary for producing an internal winning combination.

  Next, the main CPU 31 executes a wait process (step S17). This wait process determines whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the previous game (start of the previous unit game), and if it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed The process waits until a predetermined time elapses and digests the waiting time.

  Next, the main CPU 31 executes a rotation start process for all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R according to the number of inserted medals (step S18). This reel rotation start process constitutes the process in the game start command means. Further, along with this reel rotation start process, “01110000B” is stored in the operation stop button storage area shown in FIG.

  The reel rotation start process in step S18 described above is executed by an interrupt process (not shown). This interrupt process is a process executed at a constant cycle (1.1172 milliseconds). By this interruption process, the driving of the stepping motor is controlled and the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started. Thereafter, the driving of the stepping motor is controlled by this interruption process, and acceleration is performed until the rotation of the reel reaches a constant speed. Further, after that, when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R reaches a constant speed, the interrupting process controls the driving of the stepping motor, and the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are maintained to rotate at a constant speed. . The reel rotation control (start, acceleration, constant speed, etc.) executed by this interrupt processing constitutes processing of the reel rotating means.

  Next, the main CPU 31 calls and executes a subroutine for a drawing priority order storage process shown in FIG. 30 to be described later (step S19). By this drawing priority order storing process, the drawing priority order of all symbols of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R is determined.

  Next, the main CPU 31 calls and executes a reel stop control processing subroutine shown in FIG. 33 to be described later (step S20).

  Next, the main CPU 31 executes a winning search process (step S21). This winning search process is a process of determining the symbol combination displayed for each winning determination line 8 by comparing the symbol combination displayed on the winning determination line 8 with the symbol combination table after all reels are stopped. is there. Specifically, the data stored in the symbol code storage area (not shown) and the data of the symbol combination table shown in FIG. 9 are collated, and the result is stored in the display combination storage area (not shown). Specifically, the data in the symbol code storage area is copied as it is into the display combination storage area. At that time, the payout number is obtained with reference to the symbol combination table. By this winning search process, a process of specifying a combination of symbols displayed on the symbol display means when all reels are stopped is performed.

  After executing step S21, the main CPU 31 determines a display combination and transmits a display combination command to the sub-control circuit 72 (not shown). The display combination command includes information such as a display combination. This process constitutes a winning combination determining means.

  Next, the main CPU 31 executes a medal payout (step S22). For example, the payout of medals according to the displayed symbol combination is executed based on the result of the winning search process. Along with this medal payout process, the drive control of the hopper 40 and the update of the credit counter are performed based on the payout number counter.

  Next, the main CPU 31 executes display command transmission processing (step S23). The display command includes information such as a display combination, a stop start position, and the number of sliding pieces (or a planned stop position).

  Next, the main CPU 31 executes RT control processing shown in FIG. 40 described later (step S24). The gaming state is updated to the ART gaming state by the RT control process.

  Next, the main CPU 31 calls and executes a subroutine for bonus end check processing shown in FIG. 41 described later (step S25). By this bonus end check process, processing in the bonus game end means for ending the operation of the bonus game when the end condition is satisfied is performed.

  Next, the main CPU 31 calls and executes a bonus operation check subroutine shown in FIG. 42 (step S26). By this bonus operation check processing, processing for operating the bonus game is performed based on the combination of symbols displayed by the symbol display means. After executing the process of step S26, the process returns to step S11 described above.

<< Medal Reception / Start Check Processing >>
FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating a subroutine of medal acceptance / start check processing called in the processing of step S12 of FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not there is an automatic insertion request (step S30). When a replay is won in the previous unit game, medals are automatically inserted in the current unit game. That is, the determination process in step S30 is equivalent to determining whether or not a replay is won in the previous unit game.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the determination process of step S30 that there is an automatic insertion request (YES), the main CPU 31 executes a process of automatically inserting the same number of medals as the previous unit game (step S31). Specifically, the main CPU 31 copies the automatic insertion counter to the insertion number counter and clears the automatic insertion counter.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the determination process in step S30 that there is no automatic insertion request (NO), the main CPU 31 executes medal acceptance permission (step S32). Specifically, the main CPU 31 drives a solenoid of a selector (not shown) to prompt passage of medals in the selector.

  After executing the process of step S32, the main CPU 31 sets the maximum number of inserted sheets according to the gaming state (step S33). In the present embodiment, three cards are set in the ART lottery game state, the ART lottery preparation game state, and the ART game state, and two cards are set in the ART preparation game state, the MB1 game state, and the MB2 game state.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the medal acceptance is permitted (step S34). When determining that the medal acceptance is permitted (YES), the main CPU 31 checks the number of inserted medals (step S35). By this processing, the value of the inserted number counter is updated according to the number of checked medals.

  Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a medal insertion command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S36). This medal insertion command includes data on the number of inserted coins.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of inserted medals is the number that can start the game (step S37). That is, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of inserted medals is a number that can start a unit game according to the gaming state. In the present embodiment, three cards are set in the ART lottery game state, the ART lottery preparation game state, and the ART game state, and two cards are set in the ART preparation game state, the MB1 game state, and the MB2 game state.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in step S37 that the inserted number of medals is not the number that can start the game (NO), the main CPU 31 returns the process to step S34 described above.

  After executing the process of step S33 described above, the main CPU 31 determines that the medal acceptance is not permitted in the determination process of step S34 (NO) or the number of medals inserted in the determination process of step S37 indicates that the game is If it is determined that the number can be started (YES), it is determined whether or not the start switch 6S is on (step S38).

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the start switch 6S is not turned on in the determination process of step S38 (NO), the main CPU 31 returns the process to the above-described step S34.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in step S38 that the start switch 6S is on (YES), the main CPU 31 prohibits medal reception (step S39) and ends this subroutine. Specifically, without driving a selector (not shown) solenoid, medals inserted into the insertion slot are urged to be discharged from the medal payout opening 15.

<< Internal lottery process >>
FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of an internal lottery process called in the process of step S14 of FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 sets an internal lottery table corresponding to the gaming state (step S40). For example, in the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the RT non-operating gaming state, the RT non-operating area in the internal lottery table is referred to, and when the gaming state is the RT operating gaming state, the RT operation in the internal lottery table is performed. The middle game state is referred to (see FIGS. 10 and 11).

  Next, the main CPU 31 acquires a random value stored in the random value storage area (step S41).

  Next, the main CPU 31 acquires a lottery value corresponding to the winning number using the predetermined area of the internal lottery table set in the process of step S40, and subtracts the lottery value from the random number value (step S42). That is, the main CPU 31 verifies the internal winning combination.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the subtraction result obtained in step S42 is negative (step S43).

  When determining that the subtraction result is not negative (NO), that is, when determining that so-called borrowing is not performed, the main CPU 31 updates the random number value and the winning number (step S44). ).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not all winning numbers in the used internal lottery table have been checked (step S45).

  Next, when the main CPU 31 determines in the determination process of step S45 that all winning numbers have not been checked (NO), the main CPU 31 returns the process to step S42 described above.

  Next, when the main CPU 31 determines in the determination process of step S42 that all winning numbers have been checked (YES), it sets 0 as the value of the data pointer (step S46). That is, the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is lost as a result of the internal lottery.

  Next, when the main CPU 31 determines that the subtraction result is negative (YES), that is, when it is determined that the so-called borrowing has been performed in the determination processing of step S43 described above, the internal lottery table used. To obtain the value of the small role / replay data pointer and the value of the bonus data pointer (step S47).

  Next, after executing the processing of step S46 or S47 described above, the main CPU 31 refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. The internal winning combination is acquired (step S48). The processing of this step S48 refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 12 using the value of the small winning combination / replay data pointer determined in the processing of step S46 or S47 described above, This is a process of determining a 7-byte data value indicating the internal winning combination corresponding to the value of the small combination / replay data pointer.

  Next, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the corresponding internal winning combination storing area (step S49). The process of step S49 is a process of storing the 7-byte data value indicating the internal winning combination determined in the process of step S48 in the internal winning combination storing area (storage areas 1 to 7) shown in FIG. is there.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the carryover combination storage area is 0 (step S50). This determination process is a process for determining whether or not the data value stored in the carryover combination storage area shown in FIG. That is, the determination process of step S50 is a process of determining whether neither MB1 nor MB2 is carried over.

  Next, when the main CPU 31 determines in the determination process of step S50 that the value of the carryover combination storage area is 0 (YES), the main CPU 31 refers to the bonus internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. An internal winning combination is acquired based on the value of the bonus data pointer (step S51). In the process of step S51, the bonus data pointer value determined in the process of step S46 or S47 described above is used to refer to the bonus internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. This is a process for determining a 7-byte data value indicating an internal winning combination corresponding to the value of the pointer.

  Next, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the carryover combination storing area (step S52). The process of step S52 is a process of setting the value of the bit corresponding to the acquired internal winning combination among the bits 0 to 3 of the carryover storage area shown in FIG.

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the carryover combination storage area is not 0 in the determination process of step S52 described above (NO) or executes the process of step S52, the main CPU 31 stores the internal stored in the carryover combination storage area. Based on the winning combination, the internal winning combination storing area is updated (step S53). The processing in this step S53 is based on the 7-byte data value in the internal winning combination storage area shown in FIG. 14 (a) based on the type of internal winning combination stored in the carryover combination storing area shown in FIG. 14 (b). Is a process of updating. When the process of step S53 is executed, this subroutine is terminated.

<< Reel stop initial setting process >>
FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of reel stop initial setting processing called in step S15 of FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 refers to the reel stop number selection table and acquires a reel stop number based on an internal winning combination or the like (step S60). The processing in step S60 is performed by referring to the reel stop number selection table shown in FIG. 13 by using the small role / replay data pointer acquired in step S47 in FIG. This is a process for determining the number for stopping the rotation corresponding to the value of the pointer and the gaming state.

  Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the reel stop initial setting table, and acquires each piece of information based on the reel stop number (step S61). In the process of step S61, the reel stop number acquired in the process of step S60 described above is used to refer to the reel stop initial setting table shown in FIG. 15 and acquire each information corresponding to the reel stop number. It is. In the present embodiment, each information includes a pull-in priority table selection table number, a pull-in priority table number, a change status number, a random stop data number, a left first stop table change data number, and a left first stop stop. This is information on the table number and the stop data table number after the first left stop.

  Next, the main CPU 31 stores an identifier “0FFH (11111111B)” indicating that the reel is rotating in the symbol code storage area (step S62). The process of step S62 is a process of turning on the bits of all symbol code storage areas (except for unused areas). This “0FFH” indicates that the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotating as described above, and also indicates that all the winning combinations are in a winning state. Note that this winable state is a state that is determined by ignoring whether or not the player has won the internal lottery process.

  Next, 3 is stored in the stop button non-operation counter (step S63), and this subroutine is finished. This stop button non-operating counter is data for counting stop buttons for which a stop operation has not been detected. That is, the stop button non-operating counter is a counter for determining the number of stop buttons that are not stopped by the player in one unit game.

<< Pull-in priority storage process >>
FIG. 30 is a flow chart showing a subroutine of the pull-in priority storage process called up by the process of step S19 of FIG. 26 and the process of step S112 of FIG. In this pull-in priority storage process, at least one of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped while at least one of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is rotating. Assuming that, for each of all symbols arranged on the surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, a drawing priority order for drawing required for stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is determined. This process is performed for all the symbol positions of the rotating reel.

  First, the main CPU 31 stores a stop button non-operating counter as the number of searches (step S70). For example, when all of the three stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are not operated, the stop button non-operation counter is 3, and the number of searches is also 3.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines a search target reel (step S71). The process of step S71 is a process of determining, for example, one reel on the left side of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R in a rotating state as a search target reel. Therefore, when there are already stopped reels 3L, 3C, 3R, the stopped reels 3L, 3C, 3R are excluded from search targets. For example, when all of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotating, the left reel 3L is first determined as the search target reel, then the middle reel 3C, and then the right reel 3R in that order. The When the middle reel 3C has already stopped and only the left reel 3L and the right reel 3R are rotating, the left reel 3L is first determined as the search target reel, and then the right reel 3R is determined as the search target reel. .

  Next, the main CPU 31 calls and executes a subtraction priority table selection process subroutine shown in FIG. 31, which will be described later (step S72). This step S72 is a process of selecting the pull-in priority table (see FIG. 16) based on the internal winning combination (reel stop number) and the operation stop button storage area.

  Next, the main CPU 31 sets “0” as the symbol position data and sets “21” as the symbol check count (step S73). By setting in this way, the drawing priority order can be determined for all 21 symbols arranged on the reel surface.

  Next, the main CPU 31 calls and executes a subroutine of symbol code storage processing shown in FIG. 32 described later (step S74). By the processing in step S74, the symbol code (see FIG. 8) related to the winning determination line 8 can be acquired for the current symbol position data of the search target reel.

  Next, the main CPU 31 updates the display combination storing area based on the acquired symbol code and the symbol code storing area (step S75). The process of step S75 is performed regardless of the presence or absence of the winning combination (regardless of the result of the internal lottery process), and the symbols arranged on the surface of the virtually stopped reel and the already stopped reels 3L and 3C. , 3R and the display possibility combination (design combination) is stored in the display combination storage areas 1 to 10 based on the symbols arranged in 3R.

  The correspondence relationship between the symbol code of the target symbol and all the combinations including the symbol as the target in the combination of symbols corresponding to the combination is determined in advance. If one symbol code is determined, all the combinations including the symbol code in the symbol combination can be determined. This correspondence relationship is stored in advance in the main ROM 32 of the main control circuit 71 as a table (not shown). By referring to this correspondence, all the combinations including the symbols arranged on the surface of the virtually stopped reel can be determined from the symbol codes acquired by the process of step S74.

  Therefore, more specifically, the above-described step S75 includes data indicating all the combinations including symbols arranged on the surface of the virtually stopped reel regardless of the presence or absence of the winning combination, and the symbol code storage area. 1 and 10 (not shown) calculate the logical product with the data indicating the expected display combination and update the display combination storage areas 1 to 10 (not shown) as the display possibility combination. It is processing to do.

  Next, the main CPU 31 acquires the pull-in priority (step S76). The processing of step S76 is a role whose bit is 1 in the storage areas 1 to 10 of the display combination storage area, and in the storage areas 1 to 7 of the internal winning combination storage area (see FIG. 14A). This is a process for acquiring pull-in priority data with reference to the pull-in priority table selected in the process of step S72 for the combination whose bit is 1. Also, in the case of a combination such as a combination (cherry 3 in the present embodiment) that confirms a winning with only symbols stopped and displayed on some reels, for the reel that becomes “ANY”, the combination is drawn. If the reels for which winning is confirmed are not acquired and the internal winning is not achieved, “stop prohibition (all bits 0)” is acquired in the drawing priority data storage area. Here, the reel for which winning is determined is a reel for which it is finally determined that winning is achieved. In a normal case, the winning is determined when all the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped. In addition, in the case of a winning combination that confirms the winning with only the symbols that are stopped and displayed on some of the reels, the winning is confirmed when all of the some of the reels stop.

  Next, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired pull-in priority data in the pull-in priority data storage area (step S77). The process of step S77 is a process of storing the pull-in priority data acquired in the process of step S76 in the pull-in priority data storage area shown in FIG. For example, when the search target reel is the left reel 3L and the current symbol position data is “20”, the symbol position “20” in the pull-in priority data storage area for the left reel in the pull-in priority data storage area is set. A corresponding storage area (address) is designated, and the determined pull-in priority data is stored in that area (bit 1 to bit 6).

  Next, the main CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the number of symbol checks, and adds 1 to symbol position data (step S78). By increasing the symbol position data by 1, the search symbol position used in step S73 of FIG. 30 can be updated to the next symbol position.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of symbol checks is 0 (step S79). When the main CPU 31 determines that the number of symbol checks is not 0 (NO), it returns the process to step S74 described above.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the determination process of step S79 that the number of symbol checks is 0 (YES), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a search for the number of searches has been performed (step S80). When the main CPU 31 determines that the search is not performed for the number of times of search (NO), the main CPU 31 returns the process to step S71 described above.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the determination process of step S80 that the search has been performed for the number of times of search (YES), the main CPU 31 immediately ends this subroutine.

<< Pull-in priority table selection process >>
FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a subtraction priority table selection process subroutine called in the process of step S72 of FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a pull-in priority table number is set (step S90). The process of step S90 is a process of determining whether or not the pull-in priority table acquired by the process of step S61 of the subroutine of the reel stop initial setting process shown in FIG. 29 is set.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, “retraction priority table number” and “retraction priority table selection data” are defined in the reel stop initial setting table. “Pull-in priority table number” is a pull-in priority table number selected when the pull-in priority is determined without depending on the pressing order of the stop operation of the stop button. “Pull-in priority table selection data” is data for determining a pull-in priority table number when performing reel stop control in accordance with the pressing order of the stop operation of the stop button.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the determination process of step S90 that the pull-in priority table number is set (YES), the main CPU 31 immediately ends this subroutine.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the determination process in step S90 that the pull-in priority table number is not set (NO), the main CPU 31 displays the value in the pressing order storage area shown in FIG. The operation stop button storage area value shown is read out, the drawing priority table selection table shown in FIG. 16 is referred to, the drawing priority table number defined by the drawing priority table selection table is set (step S91), and this subroutine Exit.

  By doing in this way, drawing priority order data can be changed according to the pushing order of stop operation of a stop button. That is, according to the order of pressing, it is possible to change the role to be preferentially drawn.

<< Design code storage process >>
FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of symbol code storage processing called up in step S74 of FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 sets winning determination data 8 (step S95). In the present embodiment, one set of upper stage-middle stage-lower stage is set.

  Next, the main CPU 31 sets check symbol position data for the search target reel based on the search symbol position and the effective line data. In the present embodiment, for example, when the search target reel is the left reel 3L and the search symbol position is 1, symbol position data 0 and 2 are set as check symbol position data.

  Next, the main CPU 31 obtains a symbol code of the symbol position data for checking (step S96), and ends this subroutine. By the process of step S96, the symbol codes of the three symbols of the upper, middle, and lower levels that make up the validated winning determination line 8 can be acquired.

<< Reel stop control process >>
FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing a reel stop control process subroutine called in the process of step S20 of FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a valid stop button has been pressed (step S100). This process is a process for determining whether or not a signal is output from the stop switch 7S. When determining that the effective stop button is not pressed (NO), the main CPU 31 repeats the process of step S100.

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the valid stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R have been pressed in the determination process of step S100 (YES), the main CPU 31 determines that the pressed stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R have been pressed (FIG. 14D). And the operation stop button storage area shown in FIG. 14E are updated (step S101).

  The main CPU 31 stores the types of operation stop buttons corresponding to the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation in the pressing order storage area shown in FIG. It is possible to determine whether or not forward pressing and irregular pressing are made by referring to them.

  Next, the main CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the stop button non-operating counter (step S102).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines a search target reel from the operation stop button (step S103).

  Next, the main CPU 31 stores the stop start position based on the symbol counter (step S104). The stop start position is a symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter of the reel when the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S.

  Next, the main CPU 31 calls and executes a subroutine of slip piece number determination processing shown in FIG. 34 described later (step S105). The sliding piece number determination data determined by the sliding piece number determination process is a provisional number of sliding pieces determined based on the stop table.

  Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a reel stop command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S106). This reel stop command includes ON edge information of the stop switch 7S. The reel stop command includes information such as the type of reel to be stopped and the number of sliding pieces.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines and stores a scheduled stop position based on the stop start position and the number of sliding pieces (step S107). The scheduled stop position is a symbol position obtained by adding any of predetermined numerical values “0” to “4” defined as the number of sliding pieces to the stop start position, and the symbol position where the reel rotation stops. It is.

  Next, the main CPU 31 sets the planned stop position as a search symbol position (step S108).

  Next, the main CPU 31 calls and executes a subroutine of symbol code storage processing shown in FIG. 32 (step S109).

  Next, the main CPU 31 updates the symbol code storage area from the acquired symbol code (step S110). The correspondence between the symbol code of the symbol and the combination (symbol combination) corresponding to the symbol is stored in advance in the main ROM 32 of the main control circuit 71 as a table (not shown). The process of step S110 is a process of referring to this correspondence relationship, acquiring a corresponding combination from the symbol code, and updating the symbol code storage areas 1 to 10. Specifically, the bit of the combination (design combination) that can be displayed is updated to 1, and the bit of the combination (design combination) that is not displayed is updated to 0.

  An expected display combination can be determined by the processing in step S110. The determined expected display combination is stored in the symbol code storage areas 1-10. The expected display combination can be gradually narrowed in the order of the first stop and the second stop according to the stopped symbols.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is 0 (step S111).

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the determination process of step S111 that the stop button non-operating counter is not 0 (NO), the main CPU 31 calls and executes a subroutine of the pull-in priority storage process shown in FIG. 30 (step S112).

  Next, the main CPU 31 returns the process to step S100 described above.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the determination process of step S111 that the stop button non-operation counter is 0 (YES), it immediately ends this subroutine.

<< Slide piece number determination process >>
FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of processing for determining the number of sliding pieces.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the random line mask change valid bit is on (step S120). The random line mask change effective bit is turned on in the process of step S141 in FIG. That is, when the first stop is performed by the operation of the middle stop button 7C or the right stop button 7R and the search table change data is 03, the random line mask change valid bit is set after the stop control of the first stop. Is turned on. The random line mask change effective bit is used when referring to the random stop data table of FIGS.

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the random line mask change valid bit is not ON in the determination process in step S120 (NO), the main CPU 31 sets the line mask data corresponding to the operation stop button (step S121).

  When determining in step S121 that the random line mask change valid bit is on (YES), or when executing the process of step S121, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is the first stop time. Judgment is made (step S122).

  When the main CPU 31 determines in step S122 that it is not the first stop time (NO), the main CPU 31 calls and executes a subroutine of second and third stop processing shown in FIG. 38 to be described later (step S123).

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the determination process of step S122 that it is the first stop time (YES), the main CPU 31 calls and executes a first stop process subroutine shown in FIG. 35 described later (step S124).

  When executing the process of step S123 or S124, the main CPU 31 calls and executes a subroutine of a priority pull-in control process shown in FIG. 39 described later (step S125), and ends this subroutine.

<< First stop processing >>
FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of first stop processing.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the first stop is the left stop button 7L (step S130). That is, after the unit game is started, it is determined whether or not the left stop button 7L is first operated by the player.

  When determining that the first stop is the left stop button 7L in the determination process of step S130 (YES), the main CPU 31 obtains the left first stop stop table based on the left first stop table number. (Step S131).

  Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the first stop table for the left stop, acquires the sliding piece number determination data based on the stop start position (step S132), and ends this subroutine.

  When determining in step S130 that the first stop is not the left stop button 7L (NO), the main CPU 31 obtains a random first stop table based on the random stop data table number (step S133). ).

  Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the random first stop data table, and acquires the number of pieces of sliding piece determination and the random first stop data table number after stop based on the stop start position (step S134).

  Next, the main CPU 31 obtains a random stop table based on the random stop table number (step S135).

  Next, the main CPU 31 calls and executes a subroutine for line change bit check processing shown in FIG. 36 (step S136).

  Next, the main CPU 31 calls and executes a subroutine of line mask data change processing shown in FIG. 37 (step S137).

  Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the acquired stop data table, generates slip piece number determination data based on the stop start position and the line mask data (step S138), and ends this subroutine.

  In the present embodiment, when the first stop is performed by operating the left stop button 7L, the sliding piece number determination data is determined using the left first stop table and the stop position.

  When the first stop is performed by operating the middle stop button 7C or the right stop button 7R, the slip piece number determination data is determined based on the random first stop table and the stop position.

<< Line change bit check processing >>
FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of line change bit check processing.

  First, the main CPU 31 refers to the stop data table using the changed line mask data, and determines whether or not the line change bit at the stop start position is on (step S140). This determination is a process for determining whether or not the stop data defined by the line change bit in the stop data table shown in FIGS. 22, 24 and 25 is “1”.

  When determining that the line change bit at the stop start position is on (YES), the main CPU 31 turns on the line change effective bit (step S141). In the present embodiment, the line change valid bit is turned on to change from the A line to the B line to perform stop control.

  When determining that the line change bit at the stop start position is not on (NO), the main CPU 31 ends the present subroutine.

  Thus, in this embodiment, when the line change effective bit is on, the stop control is performed by changing from the A line to the B line.

<< Line mask data change processing >>
FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of line mask data change processing.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the random line mask change valid bit is on (step S150). The random line mask change effective bit is turned on in the process of step S141 in FIG.

  When determining that the random line mask change valid bit is on (YES) in the determination process of step S150, the main CPU 31 changes the line mask data for the B line according to the symbol position at the time of the stop operation ( Step S151), this subroutine is finished.

  The main CPU 31 ends this subroutine when it is determined in the determination process of step S150 that the line change valid bit is not ON (NO), or when the process of step S151 is executed.

<< Second and third stop processing >>
FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the second and third stop processing.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is the second stop time (step S160).

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the determination process of step S160 that the stop is the second stop (YES), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the first stop is the left stop button 7L (step S161).

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the first stop is the left stop button 7L in the determination process in step S161 (YES), the main CPU 31 performs a line change bit check process (step S162).

  When the main CPU 31 does not determine that it is not the second stop time in the determination process in step S160 (NO), or when it is determined in the determination process in step S161 that the first stop is not the left stop button 7L (NO), FIG. The line mask data changing process shown in 37 is called and executed (step S163).

  Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the acquired stop data table, generates slip piece number determination data based on the stop start position and the line mask data (step S164), and ends this subroutine.

<< Priority pull-in control process >>
FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of priority pull-in control processing.

  First, the main CPU 31 sets a drawing priority order data storage area corresponding to the operation stop button (step S170).

  Next, the main CPU 31 obtains a stop start position (step S171).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the gaming state is the MB gaming state and the search target reel is the left reel 3R (step S172).

  When the main CPU 31 determines that it is not the left reel 3R in the determination processing in step S172 (NO), the main CPU 31 sets a priority order table corresponding to the number-of-sliding frame determination data (step S173).

  Next, the main CPU 31 sets 5 as the initial value of the priority order and the number of checks (step S174).

  Next, when the main CPU 31 determines that it is the left reel 3R in the determination process of step S172 (YES), the main CPU 31 sets the MB gaming state priority order table corresponding to the sliding piece number determination data (step S175).

  Next, the main CPU 31 sets 5 as the initial value of the priority order and 2 as the number of checks (step S176).

  When executing the process of step S174 or S176, the main CPU 31 sets the number of sliding pieces determination data as the number of sliding pieces (step S177).

  Next, the main CPU 31 extracts a stop search position based on the stop start position and the priority order (step S178).

  Next, the main CPU 31 acquires pull-in priority order data of the stop search position (step S179).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is equal to or higher than the previously acquired pull-in priority data (step S180).

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the determination process in step S180 that the data is equal to or higher than the previously acquired pull-in priority data (YES), the main CPU 31 updates the number of sliding frames (step S181).

  The main CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the priority order and the number of checks when it is determined in the determination process of step S180 that it is not equal to or higher than the previously acquired pull-in priority data (NO) or when the process of step S181 is executed. (Step S182).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of checks is 0 (step 183).

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the determination process of step S183 that the number of checks is 0 (YES), the main CPU 31 sets the number of sliding frames (step S184) and ends this subroutine.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines in the determination process of step S183 that the number of checks is not 0 (NO), the main CPU 31 returns the process to step S178.

<< RT control processing >>
FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of RT control processing.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the inside of MB2 is being hit (the MB flag is being carried over) (step S190). Since the RT that is started when a predetermined symbol combination is displayed cannot be operated during the bonus operation, such a determination process is executed.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the determination process in step S190 that the inside of MB2 is being hit (YES), it updates the gaming state during the RT operation (step S191), and ends this subroutine. That is, the main CPU 31 determines that the gaming state during RT operation (ART gaming state) after internally winning MB2 is performed, and performs processing for maintaining the gaming state during RT operation.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the determination process of step S190 that the MB2 is not operating (NO), the main CPU 31 determines whether a combination of symbols of MB2 is displayed (step S192).

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the determination process of step S192 that the combination of symbols of MB2 is not displayed (NO), the main CPU 31 ends the present subroutine. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines in the determination process of step S192 that the combination of symbols of MB2 is displayed (YES), the main CPU 31 updates the gaming state to RT inactive, and ends this subroutine. That is, the main CPU 31 determines that it is not the gaming state during the RT operation and is not the MB2 gaming state, and performs processing for maintaining the RT non-operating gaming state.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the gaming state is maintained in the gaming state during the RT operation on the condition that the MB2 flag is carried over.

<< Bonus end check process >>
FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of bonus end check processing.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not MB1 is operating (step S200). This process is a process for determining whether or not an MB1 game is being played.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the determination process of step S200 that MB1 is in operation (YES), it determines whether the value of the bonus end number counter is less than 0 (step S201).

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the determination process in step S201 that the value of the bonus end number counter is less than 0 (YES), the main CPU 31 executes the MB1 game end process (step S202). This process is a process for turning off the MB1 gaming state flag. When the main CPU 31 determines in the determination process of step S201 that the value of the bonus end number counter is not less than 0 (NO), the main CPU 31 ends the present subroutine.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the determination process of step S200 that MB1 is not in operation (YES), the main CPU 31 determines whether MB2 is in operation (step S203). This process is a process for determining whether or not an MB2 game is in progress.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the determination process of step S203 that MB2 is in operation (YES), it determines whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter is less than 0 (step S204). When the main CPU 31 determines in the determination process of step S203 that MB2 is not in operation (NO), the main CPU 31 ends the present subroutine.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the determination process of step S204 that the value of the bonus end number counter is less than 0 (YES), the main CPU 31 executes the MB2 game end process (step S205). This process is a process for turning off the MB2 gaming state flag. When the main CPU 31 determines in the determination process of step S204 that the value of the bonus end number counter is not less than 0 (NO), the main CPU 31 ends the present subroutine.

  When the process of step S202 ends or the process of step S205 ends, the main CPU 31 executes a bonus end time command transmission process (step S206).

  Next, the main CPU 31 executes an initialization process at the end of the bonus (step S207).

  Next, the main CPU 31 updates the gaming state to the RT non-operating state (step S208), and ends this subroutine. Thus, in this embodiment, after the MB1 and MB2 games are finished, the gaming state is updated to RT inactive. Therefore, the RT non-operating state is maintained after the end of the MB1 game, and the gaming state is changed from the gaming state during the RT operation to the RT non-operating state after the end of the MB2 game.

<< Bonus operation check process >>
FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of bonus operation check processing.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether MB1 or MB2 is operating (step S210).

  When the main CPU 31 determines that MB1 or MB2 is in operation in the determination processing in step S210 (YES), the main CPU 31 executes CB operation processing (step S211). This process is a process for turning on the CB gaming state flag, and after the completion of this process, this subroutine is terminated.

  When the main CPU 31 determines that MB1 or MB2 is not operating in the determination process in step S210 (NO), the main CPU 31 determines whether MB1 has won a prize (step S212).

  When the main CPU 31 determines that MB1 has won in the determination process of step S5615 (YES), the main CPU 31 executes the operation process of MB1 (step S213). This process is a process of turning on the MB1 gaming state flag and the CB gaming state flag and setting 12 to the bonus end number counter.

  Next, the main CPU 31 clears the value of the carryover combination storage area (step S214). By this processing, the winning flag of MB1 is turned off, and the winning flag of MB1 is not carried over.

  Next, the main CPU 31 executes a bonus start command transmission process (step S215).

  When the main CPU 31 determines that MB1 has not won in the determination process of step S212 (NO), the main CPU 31 determines whether MB2 has won (step S216).

  When the main CPU 31 determines that MB2 has won in the determination process of step S216 (YES), the main CPU 31 executes the operation process of MB2 (step S217). This process is a process of turning on the MB2 gaming state flag and the CB gaming state flag and setting 12 to the bonus end number counter.

  Next, the main CPU 31 clears the value of the carryover combination storage area (step S218). With this processing, the winning flag of MB2 is turned off, and the winning flag of MB2 is not carried over.

  Next, the main CPU 31 executes a bonus start command transmission process (step S219).

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the determination process of step S216 that MB2 has not won (NO), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is a replay winning (step S220).

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the replay winning is determined in the determination process in step S220 (YES), the main CPU 31 executes an automatic insertion request (step S221).

  The main CPU 31 ends this subroutine when executing the processes of step S211, step S215, and step S219, determining that it is not a replay winning in the determination process of step S220 (NO), or executing the process of step S221. To do.

<< Interrupt processing under control of main CPU >>
FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing a subroutine for interrupt processing under the control of the main CPU 31. This process is called and executed every 1.1172 milliseconds.

  First, the main CPU 31 saves the register (step S230).

  Next, the main CPU 31 executes an input port check process (step S231).

  Next, the main CPU 31 executes timer update processing (step S232).

  Next, the main CPU 31 executes command data transmission processing (step S233).

  Next, the main CPU 31 executes a reel control process (step S234).

  Next, the main CPU 31 executes a lamp / 7SEG drive process (step S235).

Next, the main CPU 31 restores the register (step S236) and ends this subroutine.
<<< Sub Control Processing >>>
The sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 72 executes various programs according to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

<< Processing at power-on >>
FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing the operation of the sub-control circuit 72 for processing at power-on.

  First, the sub CPU 81 executes an initialization process (step S240). In this process, the sub CPU 81 performs error check of the sub RAM 83 and the like, and initializes the task system.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 activates an effect control task (step S241). The effect control task is a process in which the sub CPU 81 executes control for performing various effects according to a signal transmitted to the sub CPU 81 at a predetermined cycle. Next, the sub CPU 81 activates the main board communication task (step S242) and aborts the process.

<< Direction control task >>
FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing an effect control task.

  The sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the control data has been updated (step S250). If it is determined that the control data has been updated (YES), the sub CPU 81 performs processing for outputting the control data (step S251). If it is determined in step S250 that the control data has not been updated (NO), or if the process of step S251 is executed, the process returns to step S250.

<< Main board communication task >>
FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing the main board communication task.

  First, the sub CPU 81 executes initialization of the communication message queue (step 260).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 executes a reception command check (step S261).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a command different from the previous one has been received (step S262).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in the determination process of step S262 that a command different from the previous command has been received (YES), it creates and stores various game information from the received command (step S263). The game information includes an internal winning combination, a gaming state, a set value, and the like.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 calls and executes a subroutine of command analysis processing shown in FIG. 47 (step S264).

  The sub CPU 81 returns the process to step S261 when it is determined in the determination process of step S262 that a command different from the previous command has not been received (NO) or when step S264 is executed.

<< Command analysis processing >>
FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing command analysis processing.

  First, the sub CPU 81 calls and executes a subroutine of effect content determination processing shown in FIG. 48 (step S270).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 executes lamp data determination processing (step S271).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 executes sound data determination processing (step S272).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 converts the determined data into control data (step S273), and ends this subroutine.

<< Direction content determination process >>
FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing effect content determination processing.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether it is time to receive an initialization command (step S280). For example, the main CPU 31 transmits information on the presence / absence of a setting value change and setting value as an initialization command. The sub CPU 81 receives these as initialization commands in the process of step S280.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in the determination process of step S280 that the initialization command is received (YES), the sub CPU 81 executes the initialization command reception process (step S281), and ends this subroutine.

  If the sub-CPU 81 determines in step S281 that the initialization command is not received (NO), the sub-CPU 81 determines whether or not the medal insertion command is received (step S282).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in the determination process of step S282 that the medal insertion command is received (YES), the sub CPU 81 executes the medal insertion command reception process (step S283), and ends this subroutine. For example, the main CPU 31 transmits the presence / absence of a medal and the value of the inserted number counter / credit counter as a medal insertion command. The sub CPU 81 receives these as medal insertion commands in the process of step S283.

  If the sub CPU 81 determines in step S282 that the medal insertion command is not received (NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether it is a start command reception (step S284).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in step S284 that the start command is received (YES), the sub CPU 81 calls and executes the start command reception processing shown in FIGS. 49 to 51 (step S285), and ends this subroutine. To do. For example, the main CPU 31 transmits a game state flag type, a bonus end number counter value, and an internal winning combination type as a start command. The sub CPU 81 receives these as start commands in step S285.

  If the sub CPU 81 determines in step S284 that the start command is not received (NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether it is a reel rotation start command reception (step S286).

  If the sub CPU 81 determines in step S286 that the reel rotation start command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 81 executes the reel rotation start command reception processing (step S287), and ends this subroutine. For example, the main CPU 31 transmits information indicating that the rotation of the reel has been started as a reel rotation start command. In step S287, the sub CPU 81 receives this as a reel rotation start command.

  If the sub CPU 81 determines in step S286 that the reel rotation start command is not received (NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether it is a reel stop command reception (step S288).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in the determination process of step S288 that the reel stop command is received (YES), the sub CPU 81 executes a reel stop command reception process (step S289), and ends this subroutine. For example, the main CPU 31 transmits a stop reel type, a stop start position, and the number of sliding pieces (or a planned stop position) as a reel stop command. The sub CPU 81 receives these as reel stop commands in the process of step S289.

  If the sub CPU 81 determines in step S288 that the reel stop command is not received (NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the display command is received (step S290).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in the determination process of step S290 that the display command is received (YES), the sub CPU 81 executes the display command reception process (step S291), and ends this subroutine. For example, the main CPU 31 transmits a display combination, a stop start position, and the number of sliding pieces (or a planned stop position) as display commands. The sub CPU 81 receives these as display commands in the process of step S292.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in step S290 that the display command is not received (NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether the bonus start command is received (step S292).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in the determination process of step S292 that the bonus start command is being received (YES), the sub CPU 81 executes a bonus start command reception process (step S293), and ends this subroutine. For example, the main CPU 31 transmits a message indicating that the bonus has started as a bonus start command. The sub CPU 81 receives this as a bonus start command in the process of step S293.

  If the sub-CPU 81 determines in step S292 that the bonus start command is not received (NO), the sub-CPU 81 determines whether it is a bonus end command reception (step S294).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in the determination process of step S294 that the bonus end command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 81 executes a bonus end command reception process (step S295), and ends the present subroutine. For example, the main CPU 31 transmits a bonus end command as a bonus end command. The sub CPU 81 receives this as a bonus end command in the process of step S295.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in step S294 that the bonus end command is not received (NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether the input state command is received (step S296).

  If the sub CPU 81 determines in step S296 that the input state command is received (YES), the sub CPU 81 executes the input state command reception processing (step S297), and ends this subroutine. For example, the main CPU 31 transmits as an input state command whether each operation unit is in an on-edge state or an off-edge state. The sub CPU 81 receives these as input state commands in the process of step S297.

  If the sub CPU 81 determines in step S296 that the input state command is not received (NO), the sub CPU 81 ends the present subroutine.

<< Start command reception processing >>
49 and 50 are flowcharts showing the start command reception process.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is a three-ply game (step S300). When the sub CPU 81 determines in the determination process of step S300 that the game is a three-sheet game (YES), the sub-CPU 81 determines whether there is a three-card request (step S301). Here, the request for three sheets may be displayed, for example, on the liquid crystal display device 5, or may be performed by providing a lamp that requests three sheets and lighting this lamp. Of course, other methods such as voice navigation may be used.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in the determination process of step S300 that there is a request for three sheets (YES), it determines whether or not it is in the ART lottery game state (step S302). Here, the ART lottery game state is a state in which the MB2 winning flag is carried over, and is a state in which ART lottery is performed when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in the determination process of step S302 that the state is the ART lottery game state (YES), the sub CPU 81 calls and executes the ART lottery process subroutine shown in FIG. 51 (step S303). That is, the sub CPU 81 determines that the gaming state is the ART lottery gaming state, and performs an ART lottery process for determining whether or not the player wins the ART winning trigger.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not in the ART lottery gaming state in the determination process of step S302 (NO), the sub CPU 81 proceeds to the flow shown in FIG.

  When the process of step S302 is completed, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the ART has been won (step S304). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the ART is won in the determination process in step S302 (YES), the sub CPU 81 executes a navigation requesting the MB2 winning by multiplying two cards from the next game. This navigation is performed by at least one of the voice navigation using the liquid crystal display device 5, the lamp 14, and the speakers 9L and 9R.

  When the sub CPU 81 completes the process of step S305 or determines that the ART has not been won in the determination process of step S304 (NO), the sub CPU 81 ends the present subroutine.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in the determination process of step S300 that it is not three sheets (two sheets) (NO), or there is no request for three sheets in the determination process of step S301 (a request for two sheets is present). If it is determined that there is (NO), the process of step S302 is performed. In step S302, it is determined whether MB2 is winning internally. That is, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the game state requires two sheets.

  Next, when the sub CPU 81 determines in the determination process of step S306 that MB2 has been won internally (YES), the sub CPU 81 requests a three-ply game to encourage a three-ply game from the next game (step S307). . As a result, it is possible to avoid winning MB2 by a two-ply game and to secure an opportunity to win an ART lottery by a three-ply game.

  Next, when the sub CPU 81 determines in the determination process of step S306 that MB2 has not been internally won (NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not MB1 has been internally won (step S308). When the sub CPU 81 determines in the determination process of step S308 that MB1 has been won internally (YES), the sub CPU 81 executes a navigation requesting the MB1 winning by the double-hitting game in order to promote the double-hitting game from the next game. (Step S309). Thereby, MB1 can be won after the ART gaming state is ended, and it is possible to avoid winning the MB1 in the middle of the ART gaming state and ending the ART gaming state in the middle.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in the determination process of step S304 that it has not won the ART (NO), when it ends the process of step S305, when it ends the process of step S307, or when MB1 is determined in the determination process of step S308. When it is determined that the internal winning is not made (NO), or when the process of step S309 is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not in the ART lottery gaming state in the determination process of step S302 (NO), the sub CPU 81 performs the determination process of step S310 shown in FIG. This determination process is a process for determining whether or not an ART gaming state is set.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in the determination process of step S310 that the state is the ART gaming state (YES), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the ART flag is on (step S311). When the sub CPU 81 determines that it is in the ART gaming state in the determination process of step S311 (YES), it generates a navigation corresponding to the winning combination (step S312). That is, the sub CPU 81 determines that it is in the ART gaming state and, for example, when the bell wins internally, the stop order (push order) of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R is set to the liquid crystal display device 5, the lamp 14 and the speaker 9L Announcement is made by at least one of 9R voices.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 subtracts “1” from the number of ART games (step S313), and determines whether or not the number of ART games is 0 (step S314). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the number of ART games is 0 in the determination process of step S314 (YES), the sub CPU 81 executes a navigation requesting the winning of MB1 by the double game from the next game (step S315). That is, the sub CPU 81 determines that the ART gaming state has ended, and prompts the player to win MB1 by playing two cards.

  The sub-CPU 81 determines that the ART gaming state is not determined in the determination process in step S310 (NO), determines that the number of ART games is not 0 in the determination process in step S314 (NO), or ends the process in step S315. Sometimes this subroutine is terminated.

<< ART lottery processing >>
FIG. 51 is a flowchart showing an ART lottery process.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is cherry (step S330). In the present embodiment, the lottery trigger for ART is the internal winning of cherry. Of course, the ART lottery trigger is not limited to cherries, but may be other small roles, or the ART lottery may be performed independently of the result of the internal winning combination lottery.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in the determination process of step S330 that the internal winning combination is cherry (YES), the sub CPU 81 performs an ART lottery based on the lottery table (step S331).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the ART has been won (step S332).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines that the ART has been won in the determination process in step S332 (YES), the sub CPU 81 turns on the ART flag and sets 77 in the ART game number counter (step S333).

  The sub CPU 81 determines that the internal winning combination is not cherry in the determination process in step S330 (NO), determines that the ART has not won the ART in the determination process in step S332 (NO), or performs the process in step S333. When executed, this subroutine is terminated.

<< Display command reception processing >>
FIG. 52 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of display command reception processing.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether MB1 or MB2 is displayed on the active line 8 (step S340).

  Next, when the sub CPU 81 determines that MB1 or MB2 is displayed on the active line 8 in the determination process of step S340 (YES), the sub CPU 81 requests a double game from the next game (step S341). In other words, the player is prompted to play the MB1 game and the MB2 game in a double game.

  The sub CPU 81 ends the present subroutine when the process of step S341 ends or when it is determined that MB1 or MB2 is not displayed on the active line 8 in the determination process of step S340 (NO).

<< Process after receiving bonus command >>
FIG. 53 is a flowchart showing a post-bonus command reception process.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the switching flag is ON (step S350). That is, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not to make a request to switch from a two-hatch game to a three-hatch game when the bonus ends.

  Next, when the sub CPU 81 determines in the determination process in step S350 that the switching flag is ON (YES), the sub CPU 81 determines whether the number of ART games is 0 (step S351). That is, the sub CPU 81 confirms whether or not it is in the ART gaming state.

  Next, when the sub CPU 81 determines in the determination process of step S351 that the number of ART games is 0 (YES), the sub CPU 81 turns off the switching flag (step S352). As a result, switching from the request for two-card game to the request for three-card game is canceled.

  When the sub CPU 81 ends the process of step S352 or determines that the switching flag is not ON in the determination process of step S350 (NO), the sub CPU 81 requests a two-ply game from the next game.

  When the sub CPU 81 does not determine that the number of ART games is “0” in the determination process of step S351 (NO), the sub CPU 81 requests a game with three cards from the next game. That is, the sub CPU 81 performs processing for maintaining the ART gaming state.

  The sub CPU 81 ends this subroutine when the process of step S353 or step S354 is executed.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications can be made. For example, a request (notification) for a three-ply game and a two-ply game need not be achieved by only one of the requests. MB1 won by two-ply games can only be won by two-ply games, and ART is a game that only wins by three-ply games, so there is a requirement for three-ply games and two-ply games Both may be performed, but not both, and the liquid crystal display device 5 may be described with respect to a three-game game and a two-game game.

1 Pachi-slot machine 3L, 3C, 3R Reel 31 Main CPU
32 Main ROM
33 Main RAM
71 Main control circuit 72 Sub control circuit 81 Sub CPU
82 Sub ROM
83 Sub RAM

Claims (1)

A plurality of symbol display means capable of variably displaying and stopping a plurality of symbols;
A game start command means for commanding the start of a game on condition that a game medium is inserted;
An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination including a re-game player and a specific small combination by lottery based on the value of the inserted game medium;
Stop control means for stopping and displaying the plurality of symbol display means;
A winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination based on a combination of stop symbols of the plurality of symbol display means;
An ART lottery means for performing lottery transition to the ART gaming state in which the probability that the re-game is determined as an internal winning combination is relatively high and notification that prompts the winning of the specific small combination is performed;
Game state transition means for transitioning the game state when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
An informing means for informing information relating to the progress of the game;
Control means for controlling each means;
With
The game start command means includes
Instructing the start of the first game on condition that a game medium corresponding to the first value is inserted,
Instructing the start of the second game on condition that a game medium corresponding to a second value different from the first value is inserted,
The internal winning combination determining means is:
In the first game, a lottery of an internal winning combination including a specific carryover is performed,
In the second game, a lottery of an internal winning combination not including the specific carryover combination is performed,
The gaming state transition means includes
When the second game is performed in the ART lottery state, the game state is shifted to the ART game state on condition that the transition lottery is won by lottery by the ART lottery means,
The control means includes
In the first game, on the condition that the winning flag of the specific carryover combination is carried over, a control for allowing a winning of the specific carryover combination is performed,
In the second game, even if the winning flag of the specific carryover combination is carried over, control is performed that does not allow a winning of the specific carryover combination.

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