JP2014004448A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of diversifying a game and enhancing amusement, with respect to a shift to an advantageous state.SOLUTION: In a Pachinko-slot machine (1), when a six-choice replay is performed successfully in a CZ with a high replay probability, a game state shifts stepwise and finally shifts to advantageous high RT. In the CZ with a high replay probability, both the six-choice replay for shifting the game state stepwise and a six-choice replay for shifting the game state from a pre-stage to a current stage are determined as an internal winning role, respectively. When the six-choice replay for shifting the game state from the pre-stage to the current stage is performed successfully, the game state is not shifted but is maintained at the current stage. At this time, the Pachinko-slot machine (1) gives notice of operation sequences for the six-choice replay when winning is obtained in an AT drawing based on an AT drawing mode determined by a sub-flag converted from the internal winning role.

Description

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

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

  In such a gaming machine, when in the general gaming state after the end of the BB, when the bell wins, RT (replay time) 1 that is advantageous to the player is activated, and any of red cherry, blue cherry, and green cherry is activated. There is known a gaming machine in which RT2 is activated which is disadvantageous to the player when winning a prize (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2008-43371 A

  However, in such a gaming machine, the state transitions simply due to the winning of a bell or cherry, and the variety of games is lacking.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a variety of gaming machines related to the transition to an advantageous state.

The present invention provides the following gaming machines.
A plurality of types of replays that increase the winning probability of a specific combination including a first specific combination, a second specific combination, and a third specific combination, which are triggers for re-game operation when a predetermined condition is satisfied A gaming machine with time,
A plurality of reels around which a plurality of symbols are arranged, and
A display area capable of variable display and stop display of the symbols arranged on the reel;
A plurality of stop operation means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels and receiving a player's stop operation;
Reel rotation control means for starting rotation of the reel in response to satisfying the start condition of the unit game;
In response to satisfying the start condition of the unit game, the internal lottery table corresponding to the operating state of the replay time including the first replay time, the second replay time, and the third replay time is referred to. An internal lottery means for determining the combination as an internal winning combination;
Stop control information for controlling the stop of rotation of the reel according to the type of the winning combination determined as an internal winning combination, according to the operation order of the plurality of stop operating means among the determined plurality of winning combinations Stop control information determining means for determining stop control information for winning a combination;
A reel stop control means for stopping rotation of the reel corresponding to the operated stop operation means based on the stop control information in response to the player operating the stop operation means;
In the first replay time, the operation of the replay time is terminated on condition that the first specific combination wins, and the operation of the second replay time is started on condition that the second specific combination wins. In the second replay time, the operation of the replay time is terminated on condition that the first specific combination wins, and the operation of the third replay time starts on condition that the third specific combination wins. And RT control means for ending the operation of the replay time on condition that the first specific combination wins in the third replay time,
With
In the internal lottery table according to the first replay time,
The first specific combination includes the first specific combination and the second specific combination, and the second specific combination is awarded when the operation order of the stop operation means is an appropriate operation order, and the first specific combination is awarded when the operation order is not appropriate. A first winning probability is defined for a plurality of first internal winning combinations corresponding to the stop control information to be made,
In the internal lottery table according to the second replay time,
When the second winning probability is defined for the plurality of first internal winning combinations, the third specific combination includes the first specific combination and the third specific combination, and the operation sequence of the stop operation is an appropriate operation sequence. A third winning probability is defined for a plurality of second internal winning combinations corresponding to the stop control information for winning the specified combination and winning the first specified combination if not appropriate,
In the internal lottery table according to the third replay time,
A fourth winning probability is defined for the plurality of second internal winning combinations,
The reel stop control means includes
In the first replay time or the second replay time, when any of the plurality of first internal winning combinations is determined as an internal winning combination by the internal lottery means, the operation order of the stop operation means is appropriate Stop the rotation of the reel so that the second specified combination is won when the operation order is correct, and the first specified combination is won when not appropriate,
In the second replay time or the third replay time, when any of the plurality of second internal winning combinations is determined as an internal winning combination by the internal lottery means, the operation order of the stop operation means is appropriate Stop the rotation of the reels so that the third specific combination is won when the operation order is correct, and the first specific combination is won when not appropriate,
The RT control means includes
In the first replay time, the second replay time, and the third replay time, the operation of the replay time is terminated on condition that the first specific combination wins, and the internal lottery means performs the specification A game machine characterized by starting an operation in a general gaming state in which a probability of determining a combination as an internal winning combination is lower than the replay time.

  (1) When predetermined conditions are satisfied, a plurality of types that increase the winning probability of a specific combination (for example, replays 1 to 8 described later) including the first specific combination, the second specific combination, and the third specific combination A gaming machine (for example, a pachislot 1 described later) having a replay time (for example, a later-described RT1 to RT7 gaming state), and a plurality of same-shaped symbols (for example, a red pattern 202 described later) having the same shape. A plurality of main reels (for example, main reels 2 to 4 to be described later) around which a special symbol (for example, red 7 symbol 200 to be described later) having a shape different from the same shape symbol is arranged, and the main reel A main display area (for example, a symbol display area 39 to be described later) on which the arranged symbols can be variably displayed and stopped, and a stop operation of the player provided corresponding to each of the plurality of main reels. A plurality of stop operation means (for example, stop buttons 34 to 36 to be described later) and a main reel rotation control means (for example, to be described later) for starting the rotation of the main reel in response to satisfying the start condition of the unit game. Main CPU 64) and internal lottery means for determining one or more winning combinations as internal winning combinations with reference to an internal lottery table corresponding to the operating state of the replay time in response to satisfying the start condition of the unit game (For example, a main CPU 64 described later) and stop control information for controlling the stop of rotation of the main reel according to the type of the winning combination determined as an internal winning combination (for example, priority pull-in order data described later, stop described later) A stop control information for winning a winning combination in accordance with an operation order of a plurality of the stop operating means among a plurality of determined winning combinations. Stop control information determining means and a main reel that stops the rotation of the main reel corresponding to the operated stop operation means based on the stop control information in response to the player operating the stop operation means. On condition that the first specific combination (for example, replays 1 and 2 described later) wins in the stop control means (for example, main CPU 64 described later) and the first replay time (for example, RT1 gaming state described later). The operation of the replay time is ended, and the operation of the second replay time (for example, RT2 gaming state to be described later) is started on the condition that the second specific combination (for example, replay 3 to be described later) wins, and the second At the replay time, the operation of the replay time is terminated on condition that the first specific combination wins, and the third specific combination (for example, replay 4 described later) The operation of the third replay time (for example, the RT3 gaming state described later) is started on the condition that a prize is awarded, and the operation of the replay time is ended on the condition that the first specific combination wins a prize in the third replay time. Then, an RT control means for starting the operation of a fourth replay time (for example, RT4 to 7 gaming state described later) in which the operation of the replay time does not end for a predetermined number of times on condition that a specific condition is satisfied. For example, an internal lottery table corresponding to the first replay time includes the first specific combination and the second specific combination, and the operation order of the stop operation means is appropriate. A plurality of first internal winning combinations (e.g., rearward) corresponding to stop control information that causes the second specific combination to win if it is in order and wins the first specific combination if not appropriate The first winning probability is defined in the small combination / replay data pointers “2” to “7”), and in the internal lottery table corresponding to the second replay time, the second winning combination is assigned to the plurality of first internal winning combinations. Providing a probability and including the first specific combination and the third specific combination, the third specific combination is awarded when the operation order of the stop operation is an appropriate operation order, and when the operation order is not appropriate A third winning probability is defined for a plurality of second internal winning combinations (for example, a small combination / replay data pointer “9” to “14” described later) corresponding to the stop control information for winning one specific combination, In the internal lottery table corresponding to 3 replay times, a fourth winning probability is defined for the plurality of second internal winning combinations, and a plurality of symbols having different shapes are provided corresponding to each of the plurality of main reels. Arranged in A plurality of sub-reels (for example, sub-reels 5 to 7 described later) and sub-display areas (for example, sub-reel symbol display areas 5A to 7A described later) capable of variably displaying and stopping the symbols arranged on the sub-reels. ), Sub flag determining means (for example, a sub CPU 82 described later) for determining a sub flag based on the internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery means, and the unit game start condition is satisfied, The rotation of the sub reel is started, and the rotation of the sub reel corresponding to the main reel to be stopped is stopped based on the sub flag determined by the sub flag determination unit in response to the player operating the stop operation unit. A sub-control means (for example, a sub-CPU 82 to be described later) and a report for determining whether or not to notify the appropriate operation order. Notification lottery mode determination means (for example, a sub CPU 82 to be described later) for determining a notification lottery mode having different probabilities of whether or not to win lottery based on the subflag determined by the subflag determination means; and the notification lottery mode. On the basis of the notification lottery mode determined by the determination unit, notification lottery means (for example, a sub-CPU 82 described later) for performing the notification lottery and effect execution means for executing an effect, wherein the notification lottery means performs the notification lottery. A game machine, further comprising: an effect execution means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 8 to be described later) for notifying the appropriate operation order on condition that the player wins.

  According to this gaming machine, when the order of the player's stop operation is appropriate, the gaming state is shifted in stages from the first replay time to the third replay time. On the other hand, when the order of the player's stop operation is not appropriate, the replay time with a high winning probability of the specific combination ends, and the player shifts to a disadvantageous state. When a specific condition is satisfied in the third replay time, the game proceeds to the fourth replay time, which does not shift to a disadvantageous state for the player depending on the order of the player's stop operation. That is, regarding the transition to a state that is truly advantageous to the player, the fourth replay time, it can be realized by a stepwise transition from the first replay time to the third replay time, and this stepwise transition is performed by the player's stop operation. It is realized by the order. As a result, a variety of gaming machines can be provided with respect to the transition to an advantageous state.

  Here, in the internal lottery table at the second replay time, if the order of the stop operation is appropriate, the second winning probability is given to the plurality of first internal winning combinations that will shift from the first replay time to the second replay time. Even in the internal lottery table defined in the third replay time, if the order of the stop operation is appropriate, the fourth winning probability is given to the plurality of second internal winning combinations that will shift from the second replay time to the third replay time. It is prescribed. For this reason, in the second replay time and the third replay time, even if the player performs a stop operation in an appropriate order, a stepwise transition may not be performed. That is, even if the order of stop operations is appropriate, the current stage is merely maintained, and the process does not proceed to the next stage. As a result, with regard to the transition to the truly advantageous 4th replay time, the player can no longer know how far he has transitioned and suddenly moved to the 4th replay time unexpectedly, thereby enriching the variety of games. Can be.

  In addition, in the gaming machine, a lottery for winning with different probabilities is performed depending on the notification lottery mode determined based on the sub-flag converted from the internal winning combination. The order of stop operations that can realize a general transition is notified. Thereby, it can transfer to a 4th replay time reliably by alerting | reporting.

  (2) In the first replay time, the second replay time, and the third replay time, the same effect is performed by the effect execution means.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize the current stage regarding the gradual transition to an advantageous state.

  (3) The gaming machine according to (1) or (2), wherein a combination of symbols constituting the specific combination is configured by the same shape symbol.

  With this configuration, it can be difficult to determine which of the first specific combination, the second specific combination, and the third specific combination has won from the symbols displayed in the main display area. It can make it difficult for the player to recognize whether he is at a stage.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can be rich in diversity with respect to the transition to an advantageous state and that can improve the interest.

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

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

  When a medal is inserted by the player and the start lever 33 is operated, one value (hereinafter, random number value for lottery) is extracted from random numbers in a predetermined numerical range (for example, 0 to 65535).

  An internal lottery means (main CPU 64 described later) performs lottery based on the extracted random number for lottery and determines an internal winning combination. By determining the internal winning combination, a combination of symbols that permits display along an effective line, which will be described later, is determined. The types of symbol combinations include those related to “winning” in which merits such as paying out medals, re-games, bonuses, etc. are given to players, and other so-called “loses”. Is provided.

  Subsequently, after the plurality of main reels 2, 3, and 4 are rotated, when the player presses the stop buttons 34, 35, and 36, main reel stop control means (stepping motors 45L, 45C, which will be described later, 45R, a motor drive circuit 73 described later, performs control to stop the rotation of the corresponding main reel based on the internal winning combination and the timing when the stop button is pressed.

  Here, in the pachi-slot 1, basically, control for stopping the rotation of the corresponding main reel is performed within a specified time (190 msec) from when the stop button is pressed. In the present embodiment, the number of symbols that move with the rotation of the main reels 2 to 4 within the specified time is referred to as “the number of sliding symbols”, and the maximum number is defined as three symbols.

  The main reel stop control means displays the symbol combination as much as possible along the effective line using the specified time when the internal winning combination allowing the display of the symbol combination related to winning is determined. Then, the rotation of the main reels 2 to 4 is stopped. On the other hand, for combinations of symbols that are not permitted to be displayed by the internal winning combination, the main reels 2 to 4 are rotated so that they are not displayed along the effective line using the specified time. Stop.

  Thus, when the rotations of the plurality of main reels 2 to 4 are all stopped, the winning determination means (main CPU 64 described later) determines whether or not the combination of symbols displayed along the effective line is related to winning. Judgment is made. When it is determined that the prize is related to a prize, a bonus such as a medal payout is given to the player. A series of flows as described above is performed as one game in the pachislot 1.

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

  In the pachislot 1, the rotation of the plurality of sub reels 5, 6, and 7 is controlled in the above-described series of flows, and various effects are performed.

  When the start lever 6 is operated by the player, the plurality of sub reels 5 to 7 rotate in conjunction with each of the main reels 2 to 4. When the stop buttons 34 to 36 are pressed by the player, the sub reel stop control means (stepping motor 101 described later, motor drive circuit 103 described later) performs control to stop the rotation of the corresponding sub reel.

  When the start lever 6 is operated by the player, an effect random number value (hereinafter referred to as effect random number value) is extracted separately from the random value used for determining the internal winning combination. When the effect random number is extracted, the effect content determination means (sub CPU 82 described later) determines by lottery what is to be executed this time from among a plurality of types of effect content associated with the internal winning combination.

  When the content of the effect is determined, the effect execution means (for example, the liquid crystal display device 8 or 7SEG23) performs the effect according to the content of the effect. Further, in the pachislot 1, the rotation of the sub reels 5 to 7 may be controlled according to the determined content of the presentation.

<Transition of gaming state>
Here, in the present embodiment, even if the extracted random number for lottery is the same, if the gaming state is different, the determined internal winning combination may be different. In the present embodiment, such a gaming state includes a general gaming state, RT1 gaming state, RT2 gaming state, RT3 gaming state, RT4 gaming state, RT5 gaming state, RT6 gaming state, RT7 gaming state, RT8 gaming state BB gaming state. And the SB gaming state (an RB gaming state equivalent to the BB gaming state is also provided).

  In the general gaming state and the RT1 to RT8 gaming states, the probabilities that a privilege such as re-game activation is given to the player are different. That is, a privilege such as replay activation is given to the player “Replay 1, Replay 2, Replay 3, Replay 4, Replay 5, Replay 6, Replay 7, or Replay 8 (hereinafter,“ Replays 1 to 8 are “Replay”). Are collectively determined as an internal winning combination. Further, the BB (RB) gaming state is a gaming state that is shifted by the operation of the big bonus (BB) or the regular bonus (RB), and a state in which a relatively large number of medals can be paid out. It is a gaming state that continues for a plurality of games. Further, the SB gaming state is a gaming state that shifts when a single bonus (SB) operation is performed, and a state in which a relatively large number of medals can be paid out is a gaming state in which only one game is played. .

  When BB or RB is determined as an internal winning combination, it is a carryover combination that is carried over until winning, and SB is a combination that can win only a game determined as an internal winning combination. A combination of symbols displayed when SB is not won even though SB is determined as an internal winning combination is referred to as “SB spilled eyes”.

  FIG. 2 shows a transition diagram of the gaming state provided in this way.

  As shown in FIG. 2, in the general gaming state, when the SB spillage is displayed, the state shifts to the RT1 gaming state. Therefore, the SB spilled eye may be referred to as “RT operation pattern” below. Then, when the replay 3 wins in this RT1 gaming state, it shifts to the RT2 gaming state. Here, as will be described in detail later, the replay 3 is won only when it is determined as an internal winning combination and the order from the first stop operation to the third stop operation (ie, six ways) is appropriate (one way). . On the other hand, if the order from the first stop operation to the third stop operation is not appropriate (five ways), replay 1 or 2 wins. In the RT1 gaming state, when the replays 1 and 2 win, the gaming state shifts to the general gaming state.

  When the replay 4 wins in the RT2 gaming state, the game shifts to the RT3 gaming state. Similarly to the replay 3, the replay 4 wins only when the order from the first stop operation to the third stop operation is appropriate, and if it is not appropriate, the replay 1 or 2 wins. In the RT2 gaming state, when the replays 1 and 2 win, the gaming state shifts to the general gaming state.

  In the RT3 gaming state, when the replay 5 wins, the state shifts to the RT4 gaming state, when the replay 6 wins, the state shifts to the RT5 gaming state, and when the replay 7 wins, the state shifts to the RT6 gaming state. Here, the replay 5 is awarded only when the type (three ways) of the first stop operation when determined as the internal winning combination is appropriate (one way), and when it is not appropriate (two ways), the replay 1 or Replay 2 wins. Similarly, replays 6 and 7 are awarded only when the type of the first stop operation when determined as an internal winning combination is appropriate, and replays 1 and 2 are awarded when it is not appropriate. Then, when the replays 1 and 2 win in the RT3 gaming state, the state shifts to the general gaming state.

  When the replay 8 wins in the RT1 to RT3 gaming state, the RT7 gaming state is entered. The replay 8 is awarded only when the type of the first stop operation at the time of being determined as the internal winning combination is appropriate (winning numbers 24 to 26 described later), and the first is determined as the internal winning combination. There is one that wins regardless of the type of stop operation (winning number 8 described later).

  When 50 games are consumed in the RT4 gaming state, the game changes to the general gaming state. When 100 games are consumed in the RT5 gaming state, the game moves to the general gaming state. When 150 games are consumed in the RT6 gaming state, the game moves to the general gaming state. When the game is digested, it shifts to the general gaming state.

  Here, in the general gaming state, the replay is determined as an internal winning combination at a rate of about once every 7.3 times. In the RT1 to RT7 gaming state, the replay is determined as an internal winning combination at a rate of about once every 1.3 times. It is determined. Also, in the RT1 to RT3 gaming state, the order of the stop operation is not appropriate, and when the replays 1 and 2 win, the game state shifts to the general gaming state. That is, depending on the order of the stop operation, the game state immediately shifts (falls) to the general gaming state. On the other hand, in RT4 to RT7, the game state is shifted to the general gaming state by digesting a predetermined number of games regardless of the order of stop operations. That is, during a certain number of games, it is always possible to enjoy the benefit that replay is determined as an internal winning combination with a high probability.

  Therefore, the RT1 to RT3 gaming state is referred to as a chance zone (CZ high lip), and the RT4 to RT7 gaming state is referred to as a high replay time (high RT). Then, by transitioning to the RT1 gaming state, the RT2 gaming state, and the RT3 gaming state in the CZ high lip, a stepwise transition to the high RT can be performed.

  If BB is determined as an internal winning combination in the general gaming state, RT1 to RT7 gaming state, the state shifts to the RT8 gaming state. That is, the RT8 gaming state is a state where BB is carried over as an internal winning combination (between flags). And when BB wins and a bonus is complete | finished, it transfers to a general game state.

<Winning mode of replay>
Here, in the RT2 gaming state, the winning mode of replay in the RT1 gaming state (replay winning combination of replays) is employed as it is, and the winning mode of replay 4 is employed. That is, in the RT2 gaming state, there are cases where not only the 6 choices for the replay 4 to win but also the 6 choices for the replay 3 to win. In this case, if the stop order is not appropriate, the replays 1 and 2 win and the gaming state shifts to the general gaming state. On the other hand, if the stop order is appropriate, the replay 3 wins and the gaming state is maintained in the RT2 gaming state. Similarly, in the RT3 gaming state, the winning mode of replay in the RT2 gaming state is employed as it is, and the winning modes of replays 5 to 8 are employed.

  Thereby, the transition of the gaming state within the CZ high lip can be rich in diversity. That is, the transition from CZ high lip to high RT may be performed when the 6 selections are successful three times, or may not be performed even when the 6 selections are successful three times. For this reason, it is difficult to recognize the current level of the transition to the high RT, and the variety of games related to the transition of the gaming state can be achieved.

[Pachislot structure]
An overview of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a front view of the pachi-slot 1 according to the present embodiment.

  The pachi-slot 1 has a cabinet structure with a front door attached to the front face so that it can be opened and closed. A control circuit 61 (see FIG. 10) and the like are accommodated.

  Cylindrical main reels 2 to 4 are provided in a horizontal row at the center of the cabinet so as to be vertically rotatable. On the outer peripheral surface of each of the main reels 2 to 4, a symbol row composed of a plurality of types of symbols is arranged. Further, inside the cabinet above the main reels 2 to 4, cylindrical sub reels 5 to 7 larger than the main reels 2 to 4 are provided in a horizontal row so as to be vertically rotatable. On the outer peripheral surface of each of the sub reels 5 to 7, a symbol row composed of a plurality of types of effect symbols is arranged. Further, a liquid crystal display device 8 for performing various effects is provided above the sub reels 5 to 7. The liquid crystal display device 8 is also configured to be larger than the main reels 2 to 4.

  The front door is provided with a symbol display area 39 for visually recognizing symbols arranged on the main reels 2 to 4 from the outside of the cabinet. The player can visually recognize three symbols out of symbols arranged on the main reels 2 to 4 through the symbol display area 39. The front door is provided with sub-reel symbol display areas 5A, 6A, and 7A for making the symbols arranged on the sub-reels 5 to 7 visible. The player can visually recognize three symbols out of symbols arranged on each of the sub reels 5 to 7 through the sub reel symbol display areas 5A to 7A.

  Each of the main reels 2 to 4 and the sub reels 5 to 7 has a structure in which a reel sheet on which a plurality of types of symbols are drawn is mounted on the outer periphery of the reel drum. Inside each reel drum constituting the main reels 2 to 4 and the sub reels 5 to 7 are reel back lamps 47a, 47b and 47c composed of LEDs for irradiating the pattern drawn on the reel sheet from the back, reel back lamps 48L, 48M, 48N, 48O, 48P, 48Q, 48R, 48S, and 48T are provided.

[Reel design]
Here, the arrangement of symbols arranged on the main reels 2 to 4 and the sub reels 5 to 7 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 4 shows a symbol arrangement of the main reels 2 to 4, and FIG. 5 shows a symbol arrangement of the sub reels 5 to 7.

  Referring to FIG. 4, the main reels 2 to 4 have red 7 symbol 200, blue 7 symbol 201, red symbol 202, blue symbol 203, purple symbol 204, orange symbol 205, yellow symbol 206, black symbol 207, green. A symbol 208 and a peach symbol 209 are arranged. Here, the red symbol 202 to the peach symbol 209 are colored with corresponding colors, but their shapes are formed by similar symbols. On the other hand, the red 7 symbol 200 and the blue 7 symbol 201 are each colored with a corresponding color and are formed with a unique shape symbol. Therefore, among the symbols arranged on the main reels 2 to 4, the red 7 symbol 200 and the blue 7 symbol can be easily discriminated, while the red symbol 202 to the peach symbol 209 are configured to be difficult to discriminate.

  Referring to FIG. 5, sub-reels 5 to 7 have red 7 symbols 300, 301, 302, 303, 304, BAR symbol 305, cherry symbol 306, replay symbol 307, bell symbol 308, watermelon symbol 309, shuriken (upper) ) A symbol 310 and a shuriken (bottom) symbol 311 are arranged. It should be noted that characters 300A, 301A, 302A, 303A, and 304A are arranged in part of the red 7 symbols 300 to 304, respectively. Further, the shuriken (upper) symbol 310 and the shuriken (lower) symbol 311 are formed so that one shuriken symbol 312 is constituted by two symbols. The red 7 symbol 300 to the shuriken symbol 312 are each colored with a corresponding color. In this way, since the symbols arranged on the sub reels 5 to 7 are each formed with a unique shape, the symbols arranged on the sub reels 5 to 7 are easier than the symbols arranged on the main reels 2 to 4. Can be determined. As a result, the player plays a game using the sub reels 5 to 7 instead of the main reels 2 to 4.

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

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

  A speaker 54 is provided on the right side of the medal payout opening 53, and speakers 96 </ b> L and 96 </ b> R are provided on the left and right sides of the liquid crystal display device 8. The speakers 54, 96L, and 96R output game sounds such as performance sounds and notification sounds according to the game situation.

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

  Three stop buttons 34 to 36 are provided on the right side of the start lever 33 in the center of the front surface of the base portion. The player's pressing operation (stop operation) on the stop buttons 34 to 36 stops the rotation of the main reels 2 to 4 and the sub reels 5 to 7 corresponding to the stop buttons. Specifically, the rotation of the left main reel 2 and the left sub reel 5 is stopped by a stop operation on the left stop button 34. Further, the rotation of the middle main reel 3 and the middle sub reel 6 is stopped by the stop operation on the middle stop button 35, and the rotation of the right main reel 4 and the right sub reel 7 is stopped by the stop operation on the right stop button 36. However, the sub reels 5 to 7 may stop exceptionally regardless of the stop operation for the stop buttons 34 to 36.

[Configuration of Stop Button 35]
Here, the configuration of the stop button 35 will be described with reference to FIG. Unlike the stop buttons 34 and 36, the stop button 35 is marked with the word “shinobi”. As will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, a predetermined effect is performed using the stop button 35. Hereinafter, the stop button 35 may be referred to as a “shinobi button”.

  Returning to FIG. 2, a bonus count display section 10 is provided on the right side of the left sub-reel symbol display area 5A of the front door, and on the left side in order from the top, a WIN lamp 24, a START lamp 25, an INSERT lamp 26, and a payout number display. A unit 16 and a stored number display unit 17 are provided. The bonus count display unit 10 is composed of a 7-digit LED of 3 digits, and displays the remaining number of medals that can be paid out during the bonus game operation. Note that the bonus count display unit 10 also displays the expected degree of bonus (BB) in a drop effect to be described later. The WIN lamp 24 is lit during the bonus. The START lamp 25 is lit when the main reels 2 to 4 are operable, that is, when the start operation can be performed by the start lever 33. The INSERT lamp 26 lights up when a medal can be inserted into the medal insertion slot 9. The payout number display unit 16 is composed of a two-digit 7-segment LED, and displays the number of payout medals by winning. The number-of-stores display unit 17 displays the number of medals that are made up of three-digit 7-segment LEDs and are stored (credited).

  Further, below the stored number display unit 17, BET lamps 13, 14, 15, a REPLAY lamp 21, and a WAIT lamp 22 are provided. The BET lamps 13 to 15 are controlled to turn on according to the number of inserted medals, and notify the number of inserted medals at that time. The REPLAY lamp 21 is controlled to be lit until the game by replay is completed after the replay is established, and notifies that the game is possible without inserting medals. The WAIT lamp 22 is turned on when 4.1 seconds have not elapsed between the current game and the previous game, and informs that the WAIT time is being consumed.

  Side lamps 28 are provided at the left end and the right end of the front door, respectively. The lighting of the side lamp 28 is controlled for various effects by a sub CPU 82 described later.

[Winning line]
Next, the winning line (main) will be described with reference to FIG. The symbol display area 39 displays the three symbols of the main reels 2 to 4 in the upper, middle, and lower levels, respectively. Specifically, as shown in the upper diagram of FIG. 7, the three symbols of the left main reel 2 are displayed in the left / upper region 39LU, the left / middle region 39LM, and the left / lower region 39LL, respectively. Are displayed in the middle / upper region 39CU, middle / middle region 39CM, and middle / lower region 39CL, respectively, and the three symbols of the right main reel 4 are respectively displayed in the right / upper region 39RU, right / middle region 39RM, and right -Displayed in the lower area 39RL.

  As shown in the lower diagram of FIG. 7, the pachislot 1 is provided with two pay lines connecting the respective areas. The winning line 1 is a line formed by connecting the left / lower region 39LL, the middle / middle region 39CM, and the right / upper region 39RU. The winning line 2 is a line formed by connecting the left / lower region 39LL, the middle / middle region 39CM, and the right / lower region 39RL. When the rotation of the main reels 2 to 4 is stopped, the pachi-slot 1 determines success or failure of winning based on the activated winning line, that is, the combination of symbols displayed on the activated line.

  Next, the pseudo pay line (sub) will be described with reference to FIG. Each sub-reel symbol display area 5A, 6A, 7A displays the three symbols of each of the sub-reels 5 to 7 in the upper, middle, and lower stages, respectively. Specifically, as shown in the upper diagram of FIG. 8, the three symbols of the left sub-reel 5 are displayed in the left / upper region 5AU, the left / middle region 5AM, and the left / lower region 5AL, respectively. Three symbols are displayed in the middle / upper region 6AU, middle / middle region 6AM, middle / lower region 6AL, and the three symbols of the right sub reel 7 are respectively right / upper region 7AU, right / middle region 7AM, right / lower region Display on 7AL. In the pachi-slot 1, as shown in the lower diagram of FIG. 8, as the five pseudo pay lines connecting each region, the center line (sub), the top line (sub), the bottom line (sub), the cross-down line (sub), A cross-up line (sub) is provided. However, medals are not paid out depending on the combination of symbols displayed on the pseudo pay line.

  The reel back lamp 48L irradiates the symbols displayed on the left / upper region 5AU, the reel back lamp 48M irradiates the symbols displayed on the middle / upper region 6AU, and the reel back lamp 48N is on the right / upper region. The pattern displayed in the area 7AU is irradiated. Further, the reel back lamp 48O irradiates a symbol displayed on the left / middle region 5AM, the reel back lamp 48P irradiates a symbol displayed on the middle / middle region 6AM, and the reel back lamp 48Q has a right / middle region 7AM. Irradiate the symbol displayed on. The reel back lamp 48R irradiates the symbol displayed in the left / lower region 5AL, the reel back lamp 48S irradiates the symbol displayed in the middle / lower region 6AL, and the reel back lamp 48T is irradiated in the right / lower region 7AL. Irradiate the symbol displayed on.

[Sub reel design display area configuration]
Next, the structure of the sub reel symbol display areas 5A to 7A will be described with reference to FIG. When the smoke-processed semi-transparent film is attached to the sub-reel symbol display areas 5A to 7A and the symbols are not irradiated by the reel back lamps 48L to 48T, the symbols arranged on the sub-reels 5 to 7 are used. Is difficult to view.

  (1) of FIG. 9 shows the sub-reel symbol display areas 5A to 7A when all of the reel back lamps 48L to 48T are turned off. When all of the reel back lamps 48L to 48T are turned off, the left / upper region 5AU, left / middle region 5AM, left / lower region 5AL, middle / upper region 6AU, middle / middle region 6AM, middle / lower From the region 6AL, the right / upper region 7AU, the right / middle region 7AM, and the right / lower region 7AL, it becomes difficult to visually recognize the symbols.

  (2) of FIG. 9 shows the sub-reel symbol display areas 5A to 7A when all of the reel back lamps 48L to 48T are lit. When all of the reel back lamps 48L to 48T are lit, the pattern is irradiated so that the left / upper region 5AU, the left / middle region 5AM, the left / lower region 5AL, the middle / upper region 6AU, the middle / upper region The symbols can be visually recognized from all of the middle region 6AM, the middle / lower region 6AL, the right / upper region 7AU, the right / middle region 7AM, and the right / lower region 7AL.

  (3) of FIG. 9 shows the sub-reel symbol display areas 5A to 7A when the reel back lamps 48M, 48O, 48R, 48S, 48T are turned on and the reel back lamps 48L, 48N, 48P, 48Q are turned off. . Reel back lamps 48M, 48O, 48R, 48S, and 48Q are turned on to illuminate symbols, and in left / middle region 5AM, left / lower region 5AL, middle / upper region 6AU, middle / lower region 6AL, and right / lower region 7AL While the symbols can be visually recognized, it is difficult to visually recognize the symbols in the other symbol display areas.

  Such turn-off / light-on of the reel back lamps 48M to 48T is controlled according to the determined content of the effect. In this embodiment, various effects are performed by making the symbols arranged on the sub reels 5 to 7 visible or difficult to see by turning off / on the reel back lamps 48M to 48T. Details will be described later.

[Circuit configuration of pachislot]
Next, with reference to FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, the configuration of a circuit provided in the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. The pachi-slot 1 in the present embodiment includes a main control circuit 61, a sub-control circuit 62, and peripheral devices (actuators) that are electrically connected thereto.

<Main control circuit>
FIG. 5 shows a configuration of the main control circuit 61 of the pachi-slot 1 in the present embodiment.

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

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

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

  In the pachi-slot 1, the extracted random number value is stored in the random value storage area of the RAM 66. Then, an internal winning combination is determined in an internal lottery process (see FIG. 42), which will be described later, based on the random value stored in the random value storage area of the RAM 66 for each game.

  In the ROM 65 of the microcomputer 63, a program related to the processing of the main CPU 64 (for example, see FIGS. 40 to 59 described later), various tables (for example, see FIGS. 12 to 35), and a sub-control circuit 62 are transmitted. Various control commands (commands) are stored.

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

  In the circuit of FIG. 5, the main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 63 include stepping motors 45L, 45C, 45R, various lamps (BET lamps 13 to 15, REPLAY lamp 21, WAIT lamp 22, WIN lamp 24, START lamp 25, INSERT lamp 26), various display units (bonus count display unit 10, stored number display unit 17, payout number display unit 16), hopper 72 for storing medals, and the like.

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

  Various lamps (BET lamps 13 to 15, REPLAY lamp 21, WAIT lamp 22, WIN lamp 24, START lamp 25, INSERT lamp 26) are driven and controlled by each lamp driving circuit 74. Each lamp drive circuit 74 turns on and off various lamps based on a control signal from the main CPU 64 received via the I / O port 71.

  The various display units (bonus count display unit 10, stored number display unit 17, payout number display unit 16) are driven and controlled by each display unit drive circuit 75. Each display unit drive circuit 75 causes the bonus count display unit 10, the stored number display unit 17, and the payout number display unit 16 to display numerical values based on a control signal from the main CPU 64 received via the I / O port 71. .

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

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

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

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

  The bet switches 30S to 32S detect the player's input operation to the 1-bet button 30, the 2-bet button 31, and the maximum bet button 32, and one, two, or three medals from the credited medals. Is sent to the microcomputer 63.

  The settlement switch 37S detects a player's switching operation on the settlement button 37, and outputs a payout switching signal for switching between the credit mode or the payout mode to the microcomputer 63. Further, when the credit mode is switched to the payout mode, a signal instructing the payout of medals credited to the pachislot 1 is transmitted to the microcomputer 63.

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

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

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

  A sub-control unit communication port 80 is connected to the I / O port 71, and the main CPU 64 sends various commands from the sub-control unit communication port 80 provided in the main control circuit 61 to the sub-control circuit 62. Send a signal. As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the signal transmitted from the sub control unit communication port 80 is sent to the main control unit 62 provided in the sub control circuit 62 via the main sub relay board 97 and the sub relay board 98. It is received by the communication port 88. The sub control circuit 62 performs various processes related to effects based on signals such as various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 61. Note that commands, information, and the like are not transmitted from the sub control circuit 62 to the main control circuit 61, and only one-way communication from the main control circuit 61 to the sub control circuit 62 is performed. Details of the configuration of the sub-control circuit 62 will be described later.

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

  When the rotation of the main reels 2 to 4 is started, the pulse counter and the symbol counter corresponding to each of the main reels 2 to 4 provided on the RAM 66 are updated with the rotation of the main reels 2 to 4 as described above. Is done. Specifically, in the pachislot 1, the value of the symbol counter is updated by “1” every time a predetermined pulse is counted by the pulse counter. Here, when the value of the symbol counter is updated by “1”, the corresponding main reels 2 to 4 are rotated by one frame of symbols (the distance that each symbol moves by one symbol is one frame). When the symbol of symbol position “00” in the symbol arrangement table (main reel) shown in FIG. 12 is displayed in the middle area (on the center line) of the symbol display area 39, the symbol counter value is It is set to be “0”. For example, when the symbol position “13” of the left main reel shown in FIG. 12 is displayed in the left / middle area 39LM of the symbol display area 39, the value of the symbol counter corresponding to the left main reel 2 is “13”. It has become. Since the value of the symbol counter and the rotational position of the main reels 2 to 4 are gradually shifted, the main CPU 64 receives a reset pulse signal and the pulse counter or symbol counter for each rotation of the main reels 2 to 4. By setting “0” to, malfunction due to the deviation is prevented.

  When a start signal is transmitted from the start switch 33S, a random number value is extracted by the random number generator 69 and the sampling circuit 70. In the pachi-slot 1, when the random value is extracted, it is stored in the random value storage area of the RAM 66. Then, an internal winning combination is determined based on the random value stored in the random value storage area.

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

  Here, the pachi-slot 1 draws the symbols related to the establishment of the internal winning combination for the maximum number of sliding pieces, that is, three frames from the time when the stop operation is performed, and stops the rotation of the main reel. Specifically, the pachislot machine 1 determines whether or not there is a symbol related to the establishment of an internal winning combination within three frames after the stop operation is detected by the stop switches 78LS, 78CS, and 78RS. When there is a symbol related to the establishment of the internal winning combination within the frame, the number of sliding symbols is determined so that the symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line, and the corresponding main reel is stopped. Here, when a plurality of winning combinations are determined as internal winning combinations, the pachislot 1 relates to an internal winning combination with a higher priority when there are multiple symbols related to the establishment of the internal winning combination within three frames. The number of sliding symbols is determined so that the symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line. When the stop operation is detected by the stop switches 78LS, 78CS, and 78RS, the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter of the corresponding main reel, that is, the symbol position at which the rotation of the main reel starts to be stopped is referred to as “stop start position”. The symbol position obtained by adding the determined number of sliding symbols (numerical value range “0” to “3”) to the stop start position, that is, the symbol position where the main reel rotation is to be stopped is “scheduled stop position”. That's it. The symbol position where the rotation of the main reel has actually stopped is referred to as a “stop position”. The number of sliding pieces is the amount of reel rotation from when the stop operation is detected by the stop switches 78LS, 78CS, and 78RS until the corresponding main reel stops rotating. 3 ”.

  When the rotations of all the main reels 2 to 4 are stopped, the display combination search process, that is, the determination of whether the combination is established or not is performed based on the combination of symbols displayed on the effective line. The search for the display combination is performed based on the symbol combination table (see FIG. 13) stored in the ROM 65. In this symbol combination table, a symbol combination related to a display combination and a corresponding payout are set.

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

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

<Sub control circuit>
Next, the circuit configuration of the sub control circuit 62 will be described with reference to FIG.

  Based on signals such as various commands from the main control circuit 61, the sub-control circuit 62 performs control for performing effects related to the game by video, sound, light, sub-reel operation, or the like. The sub-control circuit 62 is configured with the microcomputer 81 as a main component. The microcomputer 81 includes a sub CPU 82 and ROM 83 and RAM 84 which are storage means. The sub CPU 82 is connected to an I / O port (input / output port) 87 that exchanges signals with the clock pulse generator 85, the frequency divider 86, and peripheral devices. The microcomputer 81 is connected to the lamp driving circuit 110, the 7SEG driving circuit 111, the liquid crystal driving circuit 112, the sound source IC 91, the power amplifier 92, and the dividing circuit 93 via the I / O port 87.

  The ROM 83 stores a program related to the processing of the sub CPU 82 (for example, see FIGS. 81 to 112 described later), various tables such as a stop table, and the like.

  The RAM 84 stores various information obtained by processing of the sub CPU 82 and various information included in the command transmitted from the main control circuit 61.

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

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

  A sub reel control unit 62 a is connected to the sub relay board 98. The main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 81 include a stepping motor 101 that rotationally drives the sub reels 5 to 7 in the sub reel control unit 62a, a reel back lamp 47a built in the main reels 2 to 4, 47b, 47c, and reel back lamps 48L to 48T built in the sub reels 5 to 7.

  The stepping motor 101 is driven by a motor driving circuit 103. Turning on / off the reel back lamps 47 a to 47 c and the side lamp 28 is controlled by a drive signal from a lamp drive circuit 110 connected to the I / O port 87. The display on the bonus count display unit 10 is controlled by a drive signal from the 7SEG drive circuit 111 connected to the I / O port 87. The display of the liquid crystal display device 8 is controlled by a drive signal from the liquid crystal drive circuit 112 connected to the I / O port 87. The reel back lamps 48L to 48T are controlled by drive signals from the lamp drive circuit 107. The lamp driving circuit 107 is connected to the sub relay board 98 and operates based on a control signal from the sub CPU 82.

  Connected to the input section of the microcomputer 81 are switches and circuits for generating input signals that trigger the output of control signals to the respective circuits and actuators in the sub-control circuit 62. As each switch and each circuit, there is a reel position detection circuit 105 that receives an output pulse from a photosensor (not shown) included in the drive mechanism of the sub reels 5 to 7 and detects the rotational position of the sub reels 5 to 7. .

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

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

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

  The bus opening control terminal Z of the sound source IC 91 and the chip select terminal S of the ROM 83 are connected to the dividing circuit 93. The dividing circuit determines that the sub CPU 82 is in an incapable control process when the signal input to the bus release control terminal Z is at a low level and the signal input to the chip select terminal S is at a low level. Then, a high level signal is output to each output enable terminal E of the address bus disconnection circuit 89 and the data bus disconnection circuit 90, and the address bus and data bus between the sub CPU 82 and the ROM 83 are electrically disconnected.

[Design arrangement table]
The symbol arrangement table will be described with reference to FIG. The symbol arrangement table defines the position of each symbol in the rotation direction of the main reels 2 to 4 and data (hereinafter referred to as symbol code) for specifying the type of symbol arranged at each position.

  In order to associate the rotation position of the main reels 2 to 4 with the symbol drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the symbols on the symbol arrangement table (main reel), every “1/18” rotation of the main reels 2 to 4 is sequentially performed. Symbol positions from “0” to “17” corresponding to the value of the changing symbol counter are defined. That is, the symbol positioned in the middle area of the symbol display area 39 is a symbol corresponding to the symbol position indicated by the value of the symbol counter. For example, when the symbol counter of the left main reel 2 is “7”, the symbol positioned in the middle area of the symbol display area 39 is a red symbol.

[Design combination table]
The symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, when the symbol combination displayed by the main reels 2 to 4 along the winning line matches the symbol combination defined by the symbol combination table, it is determined that the winning combination is made and the medal is paid out. Privileges such as re-game operation and bonus game operation are given to the player.

  The symbol combination table defines a symbol combination predetermined according to the type of privilege, a display combination (winning operation flag), storage area addition data, and data indicating the number of payouts. The display combination (winning operation flag) is data for identifying a combination of symbols displayed along the winning line. The storage area addition data is data provided for the main CPU 64 to identify a display combination storage area (to be described later) in which the display combination is stored. The display combination is represented as 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit.

  When a numerical value of 1 or more is determined as the payout number, medals are paid out. In the present embodiment, medals are paid out when the small combinations 1 to 9 are determined as display combinations.

  In addition, when replay is determined as the display combination, replaying is performed. When BB (BB1 or BB2) is determined as the display combination, the big bonus is activated. Further, when RB (RB1 or RB2) is determined as the display combination, the regular bonus is activated. Further, when SB (SB1 to SB4) is determined as the display combination, a single bonus is activated. If the symbol combination displayed along the winning line does not match any of the symbol combinations defined by the symbol combination table, it is a so-called “losing”.

  Here, in the present embodiment, any of the red symbols 202 to peach symbols 209 having similar shapes is used for the display combination other than BB or RB. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to recognize that the display combination other than BB or RB is determined from the combination of symbols displayed by the main reels 2 to 4.

[Bonus operating table]
With reference to FIG. 14, the bonus operation time table will be described. The bonus operation time table defines data to be stored in various storage areas provided in the RAM 66 when the bonus operation is performed.

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

  The BB gaming state ends when medals are paid out to reach a prescribed number (408 in the present embodiment). The RB gaming state is when a game that reaches the specified number of times (8 times in the present embodiment) is played, when there is a winning that reaches the specified number of times (8 times in the present embodiment), or BB The game ends when the game state ends. The bonus end number counter, the possible game number counter, and the possible winning number counter are data for managing whether or not the specified number of times or the specified number of times as a trigger end timing of the bonus has been reached.

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

[Internal lottery table determination table]
With reference to FIG. 15, the internal lottery table determination table used when the main CPU 64 determines the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries will be described.

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

  The gaming state includes the type of internal winning combination that may be determined in the internal lottery process (FIG. 42 described later) in which the internal winning combination is determined, the probability that the internal winning combination is determined in the internal lottery process, and the maximum slip. It is a state that is distinguished by the number of pieces, whether or not a bonus game is activated, and the like. The number of lotteries is the maximum number of times that the main CPU 64 subtracts a lottery value, which will be described later, from one random number value (random number value for lottery) extracted by the sampling circuit 70.

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

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

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

  (1) of FIG. 16 shows the internal lottery table for general gaming state, and (2) of FIG. 17 shows the internal lottery table for RT1 gaming state. 18 (3) shows an RT2 gaming state internal lottery table, FIG. 19 (4) shows an RT3 gaming state internal lottery table, and FIG. 20 (5) shows RT4-7 games. 20 shows an internal lottery table for state, (6) in FIG. 20 shows an internal lottery table for RT8 gaming state, (7) in FIG. 20 shows an internal lottery table for SB gaming state, (8) in FIG. Indicates an internal lottery table for the RB gaming state. In the present embodiment, by using a plurality of types of internal lottery tables, the type of internal winning combination to be determined and the winning probability are changed, and as a result, the player's expectation is undulated. Note that the lottery value and data pointer for the winning number omitted in the figure are the same as the lottery value and data pointer in the general gaming state.

[Internal winning combination determination table]
The internal winning combination determination table will be described with reference to FIGS. 21 and 22. The internal winning combination determination table defines an internal winning combination (winning request flag) according to the data pointer. When the data pointer is determined, the internal winning combination is uniquely acquired.

  The internal winning combination (winning request flag) is data for identifying a combination of symbols of the main reels 2, 3, and 4 that are permitted to be displayed along the winning line. Like the display combination, the internal winning combination is represented as 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit. When the data pointer is “0”, the content of the internal winning combination is “lost”, which indicates that any display of symbol combinations defined by the symbol combination table described above is not permitted.

  (1) of FIG. 21 shows a small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determining table. The small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table defines an internal winning combination relating to the payout of medals or an internal winning combination relating to the operation of replay. FIG. 22 (2) shows a bonus internal winning combination determination table. The bonus internal winning combination determination table defines internal winning combinations related to the operation of the bonus.

  In the figure, “left 1st” means that the left stop button 34 is operated as the first stop operation, and “middle 1st” means that the middle stop button 35 is operated as the first stop operation. “Right 1st” means that the right stop button 36 is operated as the first stop operation. Further, “left → middle → right” means that the first stop operation is the left stop button 34, the second stop operation is the middle stop button 35, and the third stop operation is the right stop button 36. That means. That is, “left → middle → right” means “first stop operation → second stop operation → third stop operation”.

<Internal winning of replay at CZ High Lip>
Here, in the (2) RT1 gaming state internal lottery table of FIG. 17, predetermined lottery value information is defined for the winning numbers “13” to “18”. The small combination / replay data pointers corresponding to the winning numbers are “2” to “7”. Then, referring to (1) the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table in FIG. 21, the internal winning combination corresponding to the small winning combination / replay data pointers “2” to “7” is “6 alternative replay ( Correct: Replay 3, Error: Replay 1, 2) ”. As described above, when the replay 3 wins in the RT1 gaming state, the game shifts to the RT2 gaming state, while when the replays 1 and 2 win, the game shifts to the general gaming state.

  Also, referring to (3) the RT2 gaming state internal lottery table of FIG. 18, a predetermined lottery is assigned to the winning numbers “20” to “25” (the small role / replay data pointers “9” to “14”). Value information is specified. The internal winning combination corresponding to the small combination / replay data pointers “9” to “14” is “6 choice replay (correct: replay 4, error: replay 1, 2)”, and in the RT1 gaming state When Replay 4 wins, it shifts to the RT3 gaming state, while when Replays 1 and 2 wins, it shifts to the general gaming state. In the RT2 gaming state internal lottery table, as with the RT1 gaming state internal lottery table, the winning numbers “13” to “18” (small role / replay data pointers “2” to “7”) are predetermined. The lottery value information is defined. The small role / replay data pointers “2” to “7” are determined, and the replay 3 wins when the 6-choice replay is correctly answered. However, when the replay 3 wins in the RT2 gaming state, the RT2 gaming The state is maintained.

  Thus, the RT2 gaming state internal lottery table has the configuration of the 6-choice replay at the previous stage in the gradual transition from the CZ high lip to the high RT. Further, the (4) RT3 gaming state internal lottery table in FIG. 19 which is the remaining gaming state of the CZ high lip has the configuration of the 6-choice replay of the previous stage (RT2 gaming state) as it is (winning) Number "20" to "25").

  As described above, since the role other than BB or RB is configured by using any one of red symbols 202 to peach symbols 209 having similar shapes, the player is displayed on the main reels 2 to 4. It is difficult to determine the type of display combination established from the combination of symbols. That is, in the present embodiment, it is difficult for the player to determine which of the replays 3 to 8 used for the stepwise transition from the high CZ lip to the high RT. As a result, it is difficult for the player to recognize the current level of the game, and it is possible to realize a gameability that the player cannot expect, such as unexpectedly shifting to high RT. In order to make it difficult for the player to recognize the level of the current stage, it is preferable that the effect display on the liquid crystal display device 8 be the same display in the CZ high lip.

[Table used to stop main reels 2 to 4]
A table used for stopping the main reels 2 to 4 will be described with reference to FIGS. In the present embodiment, by using such various tables, an appropriate display combination is controlled according to the order of the stop operation.

[Cylinder stop number selection table]
With reference to FIG. 23, the rotating cylinder stop number selection table will be described. The spinning stop number selection table is used when the main CPU 64 initializes various tables to be referred to when the main reels 2 to 4 stop rotating.

  The rotation stop number selection table defines information indicating the rotation stop number corresponding to the data pointer. In the present embodiment, information indicating the rotation stop number is defined in correspondence with the small role / replay data pointer, but depending on the information stored in the carryover combination storage area, the information shown in FIG. It is good also as what prescribes | regulates the number for rotator stop different from. Here, the rotating cylinder stop number is a number that is referred to when the main CPU 64 selects a stop table described later (for example, FIG. 30 to FIG. 34 described later).

[Cylinder stop initial setting table]
Referring to FIG. 24, it is determined whether or not a symbol that can be displayed (a symbol corresponding to a symbol determined as an internal winning symbol) among symbols allocated to rotating main reels 2 to 4 is determined. Pull-in priority table number for each symbol position “0” to “17”, pull-in priority table selection table number for determining this pull-in priority table number according to the order of stop operation, and first stop Information (line data, stop table selection number, and change data selection number) for selecting a stop table for stopping the rotation of the corresponding main reels 2 to 4 when an operation is performed is It is defined for each stop number. Here, the information of “line data”, “stop table selection number”, and “change data selection number” is defined for each type of stop button on which the first stop operation can be performed.

  It should be noted that “rotation priority table selection table number” is defined for the turning stop number corresponding to the data pointers that have different display combinations depending on the order of the stop operations, and the display combinations that are established regardless of the order of the stop operations. The “rotation priority order table number” is defined as the number for stopping the rotation corresponding to the data pointer which is not different. The “line data” and “stop table selection number” are used to select a stop table. The data for operating the left stop button is stored in the stop table selection value storage area 1 and the data for operating the middle stop button. Is stored in the stop table selection value storage area 2, and data for operating the right stop button is stored in the stop table selection value storage area 3 (step S84 in FIG. 43 described later). The relationship between “line data” and “stop table selection number” and “stop table” will be described later with reference to FIGS. The “change data selection number” is information for determining whether or not to change the “line data” and the “stop table selection number” after the first stop operation. When the change data selection number is “00”, the “line data” and the “stop table selection number” are not changed, and when the number is other than “00”, there is a possibility of change (FIG. 27). , See FIG.

[Pull-in priority table selection table]
With reference to FIG. 25, a drawing priority table selection table for determining a drawing priority table according to the order of stop operations will be described.

  The pull-in priority table selection table defines pull-in priority table number information for each pull-in priority table selection table number. Here, the draw-in priority table number that is advantageous to the player is indicated by “open” in the figure. That is, when the pull-in priority table selection table number is “PLVLSEL00” and the first stop operation is the left stop button 34, the first stop operation is the middle stop button 35 and the right stop button 36. The pull-in priority table number “PLVLTB03” is determined as being advantageous (replay 3 is pulled preferentially).

[Pull-in priority table]
With reference to FIG. 26, the pull-in priority table will be described. In the present embodiment, when it is determined whether or not the symbol may be displayed for each symbol position during the rotation of the main reels 2 to 4, the drawing priority table includes symbols that may be displayed within the drawing range. This is used when deciding which symbol should be preferentially drawn when there are multiple.

  The pull-in priority table defines pull-in data indicating the pull-in priority among symbol combinations related to the internal winning combination. “Pull-in priority data” is information provided for the main CPU 64 to identify each of the replay, bonus, and small role corresponding to the pull-in priority. The “retraction” or “retraction” basically means that the main reels 2 to 4 are displayed so that the symbols constituting the combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination are displayed along the winning line within the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols. This is to stop the rotation.

<Change of line data and stop table selection number>
After the first stop operation and the second stop operation, the line data and stop table selection number may be changed from the relationship between the symbols actually stopped and displayed and the internal winning combination. 27 to 29 are used when such line data and stop table selection numbers are changed.

[Change data table selection table after first stop]
With reference to FIG. 27, the first post-stop changed data table selection table will be described. The first post-stop change data table selection table defines information on the change data table selection value corresponding to the scheduled stop position for each change data selection number (see FIG. 24). The “change data table selection value” is used to determine the line data to be changed and the stop table selection number. The change data table selection value “−” means a planned stop position that does not require the line data and the stop table selection number to be changed.

[First stop stop change table selection value storage table]
With reference to FIG. 28, the stop table selection value storage table for change after first stop will be described. The first stop stop change table selection value storage table stores the line data stored in the stop table selection value storage areas 1 to 4 and the second stop stop table selection for each change data selection number and change data table selection value. Specifies the number information.

  If it is not necessary to change the line data and the stop table selection number after the first stop operation, the stop operation among the line data and the stop table selection number determined in the rotation stop initial setting table (FIG. 24). The line data and stop table selection number corresponding to the stop button that has been performed are stored in the stop table selection value storage areas 1 to 4 (step S192 in FIG. 50 described later). For example, referring to the rotating stop number “31” in FIG. 24, when the first stop operation is the left stop button 34, the line data “3” is stopped in the stop table selection value storage areas 1-4. When the table selection number “1” is stored and the stop button 35 is in the middle, the line data “1” and the stop table selection number “2” are stored in the stop table selection value storage areas 1 to 4 and In the case of the stop button 36, the line data “2” and the stop table selection number “1” are stored in the stop table selection value storage areas 1 to 4.

  Here, the line data and stop table selection number stored in the stop table selection value storage area are the stop table selection value when the second stop operation is for the left reel of the remaining two reels. When the data in the storage area 1 is used and then the third stop operation is performed, the data in the stop table selection value storage area 2 is used. Further, when the second stop operation is for the right reel of the remaining two reels, the data in the stop table selection value storage area 4 is used, and then the third stop operation is performed. For this, data in the stop table selection value storage area 3 is used (steps S165 to S168 in FIG. 48 described later).

[Change data table selection table after second stop]
The second post-stop changed data table selection table will be described with reference to FIG. The second post-stop change data table selection table is a stop table selection value storage area 2 (stop table used at the time of the third stop operation) corresponding to the information about the stopped reel and the stop symbol check position information about the stopped reel. The information to be stored is specified. The “stop symbol check position” is information for determining whether the corresponding reel stop position (or scheduled stop position) is a symbol position defined.

  For example, when the stop reel is the left main reel 2 (0) and the middle main reel 3 (1), the stop position of the left main reel 2 is the symbol position “1” or “11”, When the stop position of the main reel 3 is the symbol positions “0”, “1”, “10”, “11”, the line data “3”, the third stop for stop in the stop table selection value storage area 2 The table selection number “1” is stored.

[Stop table]
The stop table will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In the stop table, the main CPU 64 defines slip piece number determination data corresponding to the stop start position for each line data. Here, the stop table “TBL ○ 0Δ” defines information on reels to be used and stop table selection numbers to be used. The portion “◯” in “TBL ○ 0Δ” corresponds to the reel to be used. For example, “TBL10Δ” corresponds to the left main reel 2, “TBL20Δ” corresponds to the middle main reel 3, and “TBL30Δ” corresponds to the right main reel 4. The “Δ” portion corresponds to information on the stop table selection number to be used. For example, “TBL 0 01” corresponds to the stop table selection number “1”, “TBL 0 02” corresponds to the stop table selection number “2”, and “TBL 0 03” corresponds to the stop table selection number “1”. 3 ”. Therefore, for example, the stop table “TBL 203” is used when the main table 3 in the middle is the stop table selection number “3”.

[Priority order table]
With reference to FIG. 35, the priority order table used when the main CPU 64 acquires the number of sliding symbols will be described.

  The priority order table defines information indicating the number of sliding frames corresponding to the sliding frame number determination data and the priority order. For example, when the sliding piece number determination data is “0”, the main CPU 64 refers to the priority order table and the number of sliding pieces corresponding to the sliding piece number determination data “0” and the priority order “4”. “3” is acquired as a result, and it is determined whether or not this is an appropriate number of sliding frames, and then similarly determined in the order of priority order “3” to priority order “1”. In this way, it is determined whether or not the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the priority order “4” is the most appropriate first, and whether or not the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the priority order “1” is appropriate is determined most recently. This is because the priority order “1” is basically determined as the number of sliding frames most preferentially.

[Configuration of storage area provided in main RAM]
Next, the configuration of various storage areas provided in the RAM 66 will be described with reference to FIGS. The various storage areas may be provided in the RAM 66 as well as in the RAM 66.

[Internal winning combination storage area / display combination storage area]
(1) in FIG. 36 stores data related to the internal winning combination 1 storing area to the internal winning combination 4 storing area in which data indicating the internal winning combination (winning request flag) is stored and the display winning combination (winning action flag). Display combination 1 storage area to display combination 4 storage area. For example, when replay 1 and replay 2 (small role / replay data pointer “1”) are determined as internal winning combinations in the internal lottery process, “1” is set to bit 0 and bit 1 of the internal winning combination 1 storage area. Is stored.

[Coverage storage area]
(2) of FIG. 36 shows the carryover combination storage area in which data relating to the carryover combination is stored. For example, when BB1 is determined as the internal winning combination in the internal lottery process, “1” is stored in bit 0 of the carryover combination storing area. Here, when the carryover combination is permitted over one or a plurality of games that a combination of symbols corresponding to the data pointer determined in the internal lottery process described later is allowed to be displayed along the winning line, the data pointer Is information for the main CPU 64 to identify.

[Game state flag storage area]
(1) and (2) of FIG. 37 show a game state flag storage area in which data indicating a game state flag is stored. The contents columns shown in (1) and (2) of FIG. 37 show the contents of the game state flag corresponding to each bit of the game state flag storage area. For example, in the BB gaming state, “1” is stored in bit 0 of the gaming state flag 1 storage area.

[RT operation symbol storage area]
(3) of FIG. 37 shows an RT action symbol storage area in which a winning action flag corresponding to RT action symbols 1 to 5 (SB spilled eyes) is stored. For example, when all of the main reels 2 to 4 are stopped and a winning combination search process (FIG. 53 described later) determines that a combination of symbols corresponding to the RT operating symbols is displayed, the RT operating symbol storage area “1” is stored in the corresponding bit.

[Effective stop button storage area]
(4) in FIG. 37 shows an effective stop button storage area in which data indicating stop buttons 34, 35, and 36 that are valid to be pressed, that is, so-called effective stop buttons are stored. In the embodiment, the main CPU 64 identifies the stop buttons 34, 35, and 36 that have not been pressed based on the data stored in the effective stop button storage area.

[Operation stop button storage area]
(5) in FIG. 37 shows an operation stop button storage area in which data indicating stop buttons 34, 35, and 36 that have been pressed this time, so-called operation stop buttons, are stored. In the embodiment, the main CPU 64 identifies the stop buttons 34, 35, and 36 that have been pressed this time based on the data stored in the operation stop button storage area.

[Design storage area]
(1) in FIG. 38 shows a symbol storage area in which a symbol identifier is stored. The symbol storage area stores a symbol identifier for each symbol combination displayed along the winning line. That is, the main CPU 64 can acquire a symbol identifier for each symbol combination displayed along the winning line, based on the value stored in the symbol storage area.

[Retrieve priority data storage area]
(2) in FIG. 38 shows a pull-in priority data storage area in which preferential pull-in rank data is stored corresponding to each symbol position data. The pull-in priority data storage area includes a pull-in priority data storage area for the left reel, a pull-in priority data storage area for the middle reel, and a pull-in priority data storage area for the right reel. Each drawing priority order data storage area stores priority drawing order data for each of the symbol position data of the main reels 2 to 4 corresponding to the drawing priority order data storage area. The priority pull-in ranking data indicates that when a symbol located in one symbol position data is displayed at the position of the center line, a combination of symbols relating to any display combination or a part thereof is along any of the winning determination lines. It is data indicating whether it is displayed.

[Program flow executed in pachislot]
Next, a program flow executed in the pachi-slot 1 will be described. First, the outline of the main flow in the pachislot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

(1) When the start lever is ON <Internal winning combination>
A1: The main CPU 64 performs an internal lottery process according to the operation of the start lever 33, determines an internal winning combination (data pointer), and stores it in the internal winning combination storing area (FIG. 36). By determining the internal winning combination, a combination (design) that may be displayed is determined. This process corresponds to step S5 in FIG. 40 and the flowchart in FIG.
<Determination of stop table during first stop operation>
A2: Also, the main CPU 64 determines the rotation stop number based on the determined internal winning combination (see FIG. 23), and the line data and stop table selection number during the first stop operation, and which priority order Decide whether to select a table (drawing priority table number or pulling priority table selection table number) and which stop table selection number to select during the second and third stop operations (change data selection number) To do. This process corresponds to step S6 in FIG. 40 and the flowchart in FIG.

(2) While all reels are rotating <Determining whether or not each symbol position can be stopped>
A3: When all of the main reels 2 to 4 are rotating, the main CPU 64 grasps the position and type of the rotating symbol, and displays a combination and display that can be displayed for each symbol position “0” to “17”. The winning combination data is determined and the pull-in priority data is determined. This process corresponds to step S13 in FIG. 40 and the flowcharts in FIGS.
For example, in the symbol (red symbol) at symbol position “1” on the left main reel 2, the possible combinations that can be displayed are “small role 1”, “small role 8”, “BB1”, “RB1”, “SB1”. (Step S13 in FIG. 40, Steps S91 to S98 in FIG. 44). In the left main reel 2, the winning line passes through the left / lower region 39 LL. Therefore, the combination corresponding to “red 7 symbol” is “displayable combination” in the left main reel 2.
The combinations that can be displayed are stored in the display combination storage area (FIG. 36) (step S99 in FIG. 44 described later), and then logically ANDed with the internal winning combination storage area in step S122 of FIG. 46 described later. Thus, “a combination that can be displayed” is determined for each symbol position of the rotating main reels 2 to 4.
Then, by taking the logical product of the winning combination that can be displayed and the drawing data (FIG. 26) (step S129 in FIG. 44), the drawing priority data is stored for each symbol position of the rotating main reels 2 to 4. Is done.

(3) During first stop operation <Stop control>
A4: The main CPU 64 performs stop control using the stop table determined from the created stop button and the line data and stop table selection number determined in A2. Specifically, the number of sliding symbols is obtained from the number of sliding symbols determining data corresponding to the stop start position according to the determined stop table, while the symbol position within the maximum number of sliding symbols from the stop start position is obtained. When the pull-in priority data has a higher priority, the number of sliding frames is updated and the main reels 2 to 4 are stopped. This processing corresponds to the flowcharts of step S14 of FIG. 40, FIG. 47, FIG. 48, and FIG.
<Determination of stop table for second and third stop operations>
A5: The main CPU 64 determines the line data and stop table selection number used at the second and third stops from the stop position (scheduled stop position) of the stopped reel. If it is not necessary to change the line data and the stop table selection number as described above, the line determined in the rotation stop initial setting table (FIG. 24) is stored in the stop table selection value storage areas 1 to 4. Of the data and the stop table selection number, the line data and the stop table selection number corresponding to the stop button that performed the stop operation are stored. On the other hand, when it is necessary to change the line data and the stop table selection number, the first post-stop change data table selection table (FIG. 27) and the first post-stop change stop table selection value storage table (FIG. 28) are stored. Referring to the stop table selection value storage areas 1 to 4, the line data and the stop table selection number are stored. This process corresponds to step S182 in FIG. 49 and the flowchart in FIG.
<Determining whether or not each symbol position can be stopped>
A6: The main CPU 64 determines the combination that can be displayed and the combination that can be displayed for each of the symbol positions “0” to “17” for the remaining main reel that is rotating from the stop position of the stopped reel. Determine pull-in priority data. That is, the process of A3 performed during rotation of all reels is performed for the remaining reels that are rotating. In this process, a process of prohibiting the stop of a symbol position where a winning combination that has not been determined as an internal winning combination is established as a display winning combination is performed (steps S123 to S126 in FIG. 46).

(4) During second stop operation <Stop control>
A7: The main CPU 64 performs stop control similarly to A4.
<Determination of stop table for second and third stop operations>
A8: The main CPU 64 determines a stop table at the time of the third stop operation, similarly to A5. This process corresponds to step S183 in FIG. 49 and the flowchart in FIG.
<Determining whether or not each symbol position can be stopped>
A9: The main CPU 64 determines the drawing priority data for the rotating main reel in the same manner as A3 and A6. In this process, a process of prohibiting the stop of a symbol position where a winning combination that has not been determined as an internal winning combination is established as a display winning combination is performed (steps S123 to S126 in FIG. 46).

(5) During third stop operation <Stop control>
A10: The main CPU 64 performs stop control similarly to A4 and A7.

(6) Stop all reels <Check for winning action>
A11: The main CPU 64 determines the combination of symbols displayed along the winning line and determines the display combination. This process corresponds to step S15 in FIG. 40 and the flowchart in FIG.
<Granting benefits>
A12: The main CPU 64 performs processing such as medal payout, replay operation, RT control, bonus operation and the like from the determined display combination. This process corresponds to steps S16 to S20 in FIG. 40 and flowcharts in FIGS. 54 to 58.

  One game in the pachislot 1 is performed by such processing as A1 to A12. Next, details of the main flow in the pachi-slot 1 will be described.

[Main flowchart by control of main CPU of main control circuit]
With reference to FIG. 40, a main flowchart showing main processing executed by the main CPU 64 will be described.

  First, the main CPU 64 performs an initialization process (step S1), and proceeds to step S2. In this process, the main CPU 64 checks whether the RAM 66 is normal, initializes the input / output port, and the like.

  In step S2, the main CPU 64 performs designated storage area initialization processing. For example, the main CPU 64 clears data stored in the internal winning combination storing area, the operation stop button storing area, the effective stop button storing area, the symbol storing area, and the expected display combination storing area. Subsequently, the main CPU 64 performs medal acceptance / start check processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 41 (step S3). In this process, the main CPU 64 determines whether a start operation is possible based on the number of inserted sheets.

  Next, the main CPU 64 extracts the random number for lottery and stores it in the random value storage area (step S4). The random number for lottery extracted in the process of step S4 is used in the internal lottery process (FIG. 42 described later). Subsequently, the main CPU 64 performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 42 (step S5). In this process, the main CPU 64 determines an internal winning combination.

  Next, the main CPU 64 performs a reel stop initial setting process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 43 (step S6). In this process, the main CPU 64 initializes an area related to control for stopping the rotation of the main reels 2 to 4.

  Next, the main CPU 64 stores start command data in the communication data storage area of the RAM 66 (step S7). The start command includes information such as a gaming state and an internal winning combination, and is transmitted to the sub control circuit 62 in a communication data transmission process (step S343 in FIG. 59) of an interrupt process described later. Thereby, the sub-control circuit 62 can perform an effect according to the start operation.

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the game time management timer is 0 (step S8). When this determination is NO, the main CPU 64 waits for waiting time (step S9), and proceeds to step S10. In step S10, the main CPU 64 sets an initial value in the game time management timer. That is, Steps S8 to S10 are so-called wait processing.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 64 requests the start of rotation of all the main reels 2 to 4 (step S11). Next, the main CPU 64 stores the reel rotation start command data in the communication data storage area of the main RAM (step S12). The stored reel rotation start command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 62 in the communication data transmission process of the interrupt process described later. The reel rotation start command is used to align the rotation start timing of the main reels 2 to 4 with the rotation start timing of the sub reels 5 to 7. That is, it is possible to wait for the sub reels 5 to 7 as well.

  Next, the main CPU 64 performs a drawing priority order storage process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 44 (step S13). Subsequently, the main CPU 64 performs a sliding piece number determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 48 (step S14).

  Next, the main CPU 64 performs a winning operation search process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 53 (step S15). In this process, the main CPU 64 determines the display combination and the medal payout number. Next, the main CPU 64 performs a winning check / medal payout process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 54 (step S16). In this process, the main CPU 64 pays out medals based on the payout number of medals determined in step S15.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not any of the BB gaming state flag, the RB gaming state flag, and the SB gaming state flag is on (step S17). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 64 performs a bonus end check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 55 (step S18). In this process, the main CPU 64 ends the operation of the bonus game when a condition for ending the bonus game is satisfied. Subsequently, the main CPU 64 performs the process of step S20. On the other hand, when the determination in step S17 is NO, the main CPU 64 performs the process of step S19.

  In step S19, the main CPU 64 performs an RT control process which will be described later with reference to FIGS. 56 and 57, and then performs a process of step S20. In this process, the RT game number counter is updated and the RT game state flag is updated according to the display combination. In step S20, the main CPU 64 performs a bonus operation check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 58, and then performs a process of step S2. In this process, the main CPU 64 starts the operation of the bonus game when the conditions for starting the bonus game are satisfied. When the conditions for replaying are satisfied, the main CPU 64 sets “3” to an automatic insertion counter described later. Store.

[Medal reception / start check processing]
With reference to FIG. 41, a medal acceptance / start check process showing a procedure of a process in which the main CPU 64 determines whether or not a start operation is possible based on the inserted number will be described.

  First, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the value of the automatic insertion counter is “0” (step S31). At this time, if the value of the automatic insertion counter is “0”, the main CPU 64 performs a medal passage permission process (step S32), and then performs a process of step S35. On the other hand, if the value of the automatic insertion counter is not “0”, the main CPU 64 subsequently performs the process of step S33. The automatic insertion counter is a counter provided for the main CPU 64 to count the number of medals to be automatically inserted.

  In step S33, the main CPU 64 copies the value of the automatic insertion counter to the insertion number counter. The inserted number counter is a counter provided for the main CPU 64 to count the number of inserted medals. Subsequently, the main CPU 64 clears the automatic insertion counter (step S34). Subsequently, the main CPU 64 performs a process of step S35.

  In step S <b> 35, the main CPU 64 sets “3” as the maximum insertion value indicating the maximum insertion number for which the start operation corresponding to the gaming state is valid. Subsequently, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not a medal passage is detected (step S36). For example, the main CPU 64 checks and determines the input from the inserted medal sensor 9S. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 64 subsequently performs the process of step S37. On the other hand, when the answer is NO, the main CPU 64 subsequently performs the process of step S42.

  In step S37, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the value of the insertion number counter is the maximum insertion value. At this time, if the value of the insertion number counter is the maximum insertion value, the main CPU 64 adds “1” to the value of the credit counter (step S41), and then performs the process of step S42. On the other hand, if the value of the insertion number counter is not the maximum insertion value, the main CPU 64 subsequently performs the process of step S38.

  In step S38, the main CPU 64 adds “1” to the value of the insertion number counter. Subsequently, the main CPU 64 stores “2” in the valid line counter (step S39). The value stored in the valid line counter is used in the pull-in priority storage process (step S96 in FIG. 44). Subsequently, the main CPU 64 stores a medal insertion command in the communication data storage area of the RAM 66 (step S40). The stored medal insertion command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 62 in a communication data transmission process of an interrupt process described later. Thereby, the sub-control circuit 872 can produce an effect upon the input operation.

  Next, the main CPU 64 checks the bet switches 30S, 31S, and 32S (step S42). In this process, the main CPU 64 calculates a value to be added to the inserted sheet counter value based on the inserted sheet counter value, the credit counter value, and the inserted maximum value, and updates the inserted sheet counter value. To do. Subsequently, the main CPU 64 performs a process of step S43.

  In step S43, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the value of the insertion number counter is the maximum insertion value. At this time, if the value of the insertion number counter is the maximum insertion value, the main CPU 64 continues the process of step S44. On the other hand, if the value of the insertion number counter is not the maximum insertion value, the main CPU 64 subsequently performs the process of step S36.

  In step S44, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the start switch 33S is on. Specifically, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not there is an input from the start switch 33S based on the operation of the start lever 33. At this time, if there is an input from the start switch 33S, the main CPU 64 performs a medal passage prohibition process (step S45) and ends the medal acceptance / start check process. On the other hand, when there is no input from the start switch 33S, the main CPU 64 subsequently performs the process of step S36.

[Internal lottery processing]
With reference to FIG. 42, the internal lottery process showing the procedure of the process in which the main CPU 64 determines the internal winning combination based on the random number for lottery and the gaming state will be described.

  First, the main CPU 64 acquires a game state flag with reference to the game state flag storage area (step S51). Subsequently, the main CPU 64 refers to the internal lottery table determination table, and determines the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries based on the type of the gaming state flag (step S52).

  In step S53, the main CPU 64 acquires the random number for lottery stored in the random number storage area and sets it as random number data. Subsequently, the main CPU 64 sets the same value as the number of lotteries as a winning number, and acquires a lottery value corresponding to the winning number with reference to the internal lottery table (step S54). Subsequently, the main CPU 64 subtracts the lottery value from the random number data (step S55).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not a digit has been made (step S56). In other words, it is determined whether or not the result of the calculation in step S55 is negative. At this time, if a digit is placed, the main CPU 64 acquires the small role / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer (step S60), and then performs the process of step S61. On the other hand, when the digit is not performed, the main CPU 64 subsequently performs the process of step S57.

  In step S57, the main CPU 64 subtracts “1” from the number of lotteries. Subsequently, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the number of lotteries is “0” (step S58). At this time, if the number of lotteries is “0”, the main CPU 64 sets “0” as the small role / replay data pointer and “0” as the bonus data pointer (step S59). Subsequently, the process of step S61 is performed. On the other hand, when the number of lotteries is not “0”, the main CPU 64 subsequently performs the process of step S54.

  In step S61, the main CPU 64 refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, and acquires an internal winning combination (winning request flag) based on the small winning combination / replay data pointer. Subsequently, the main CPU 64 stores the acquired winning internal winning combination (winning request flag) in the corresponding internal winning combination storing area (step S62). Subsequently, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is “0” (step S63). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 64 continues with the process of step S64, while when NO, the main CPU 64 continues with the process of step S72.

  In step S64, the main CPU 64 refers to the bonus internal winning combination determination table and acquires an internal winning combination (winning request flag) based on the bonus data pointer. Subsequently, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the internal winning combination (winning request flag) is any one of SB1 to SB4 (step S65). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 64 stores the acquired internal winning combination (winning request flag) in the internal winning combination 4 storage area (step S66), and performs the process of step S72. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the main CPU 64 stores the acquired internal winning combination (winning request flag) in the carryover combination storage area (step S67).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is “0” (step S68). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 64 continues with the process of step S72, and when NO, the main CPU 64 continues with the process of step S69. In step S69, the main CPU 64 determines whether any of the RT1 to RT7 gaming state flags is on. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 64 turns off the corresponding RT game state flag, clears the RT game number counter (step S70), and performs the process of step S71. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the main CPU 64 performs the process of step S71. In step S71, the main CPU 64 updates the RT8 gaming state flag to ON, and then performs the process of step S72.

  In step S72, the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is acquired, and the logical sum of the internal winning combination 4 storage area and the carryover combination storage area is stored in the internal winning combination 4 storage area.

[Reel stop initial setting process]
The reel stop initial setting process will be described with reference to FIG. In the reel stop initial setting process, the type of the stop table used in the first stop operation is determined.

  First, the main CPU 64 selects and stores a rotation stop number based on the internal winning combination (small role / replay data pointer) with reference to the rotation stop number selection table (FIG. 23) ( Step S81). Subsequently, the main CPU 64 refers to the spinning cylinder stop initial setting table (FIG. 24), and acquires and stores the pull-in priority table selection number or the pull-in priority table number based on the rotating cylinder stop number ( Step S82).

  Next, the main CPU 64 refers to the rotation stop initial setting table, and acquires line data, stop table selection number, and change data selection number for each operation stop button based on the rotation stop number (step S83). ). Subsequently, the main CPU 64 stores the acquired line data and stop table selection number in the stop table selection value storage areas 1 to 3. The line data and stop table selection number for the left stop button 34 are stored in the stop table selection value storage area 1, and the line data and stop table selection number for the stop button 35 in the middle are stored in the stop table selection value storage area 2. The line data and stop table selection number for the right stop button 36 are stored in the stop table selection value storage area 3.

  Here, the configuration of the stop table selection value storage area will be described with reference to (2) of FIG. The stop table selection value storage area is composed of 8-bit data, the type of the stop table selection number is stored in bits 0 to 5, and the type of line data is stored in bits 6 and 7. For example, when the line data is “3” and the stop table selection number is “2”, “11000010” is stored in the stop table selection value storage area.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 64 stores the rotating identifier (0FFH) in all symbol storage areas (step S85). Next, the main CPU 64 stores 3 in the stop button non-operation counter (step S86) and ends the reel stop initial setting process.

[Retrieve priority storage processing]
With reference to FIG. 44, the drawing priority order storage processing will be described. In the drawing priority order storing process, the winning combination with the highest priority is determined among the winning combinations that can be displayed for each symbol storage area.

  First, the main CPU 64 stores the value of the stop button non-operation counter as the number of searches (step S91). Subsequently, the main CPU 64 performs a search target reel determination process (step S92). In this process, the reels to be searched are determined in order from the left main reel among the rotating main reels.

  Next, the main CPU 64 designates the address of the pull-in priority order data storage area ((2) in FIG. 38) corresponding to the determined reel to be searched (step S93). Subsequently, the main CPU 64 performs a pull-in priority table selection process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 45 (step S94). Subsequently, the main CPU 64 sets “0” in the symbol position data and “18” in the symbol check count (step S95). Next, the main CPU 64 clears the display combination storing area, and sets the number of effective lines (effective line counter) and the top address of the symbol storing area (step S96).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 64 refers to the symbol arrangement table and stores the symbol code in the symbol storage area based on the symbol position data (step S97). Next, the main CPU 64 generates symbol corresponding winning action flag data from the stored symbol code (step S98). That is, the combination in which the symbol code corresponding to the symbol position data is used is searched with reference to the symbol combination table (FIG. 13). The symbol corresponding winning action flag data and the display combination are the same data. Next, the main CPU 64 combines the generated symbol corresponding winning action flag data and the display combination storage areas 1 to 4 to update the display combination storage area (step S99). The winning combination that can be displayed by such processing of step S97 to step S99 can be determined for each symbol position.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 64 determines whether the number of valid lines has been searched (step S100). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 64 performs the process of step S102, and when it is NO, the main CPU 64 updates the address of the symbol storage area (that is, updates from the winning line 1 to the winning line 2) (step S101).

  In step S102, the main CPU 64 performs a drawing priority order acquisition process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 46, and then performs a process of step S103. In this process, of the combinations that can be displayed, the combination that can be displayed is specified. In step S103, the main CPU 64 stores the drawing priority data in the drawing priority data storage area ((2) in FIG. 38).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 64 subtracts 1 from the number of symbol checks and adds symbol position data (step S104). Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the number of symbol checks is “0”. When the determination is YES, the main CPU 64 performs the process of step S106, and when the determination is NO, the main CPU 64 performs the process of step S96. That is, in this process, it is determined whether or not all the searches for symbol positions “0” to “17” have been performed. In step S106, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not retrieval has been performed for the number of retrieval times. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 64 ends the pull-in priority storage process, and when NO, performs the process of step S92. That is, in this process, it is determined whether or not a search has been performed for all reels.

[Pull-in priority table selection processing]
With reference to FIG. 45, the drawing priority table selection processing will be described. In the pull-in priority table selection process, the pull-in priority table is determined based on the pull-in priority table selection number.

  First, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not a pull-in priority table number has already been set (step S111). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 64 ends the pull-in priority table selection process, while when it is NO, the main CPU 64 performs the process of step S112. In step S112, it is determined whether or not it is the second stop time. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 64 ends the pull-in priority table selection process, while when NO, it determines whether or not all reels are rotating (step S113).

  When all the reels are rotating, the main CPU 64 refers to the pull-in priority table selection table (FIG. 25) and pulls in for the first stop according to the search target reel based on the pull-in priority table selection number. A priority table number is set (step S114), and the pull-in priority table selection process is terminated. That is, when the current search target is the left main reel 2, the pull-in priority table number corresponding to “left 1st” is set.

  When all reels are not rotating (Note that the pull-in priority table selection process is not performed during the third stop (the pull-priority storing process is not performed during the third stop in step S151 and step S152 in FIG. 47 described later. Accordingly, the main CPU 64 displays the pull-in priority table selection table (FIG. 25) when all reels are not rotating (when the first stop occurs). Referring to the drawing priority table selection number, the drawing priority table number for the second and third stops according to the type of the reel to be searched and the ineffective stop button is set (step S115). The table selection process ends. That is, when the ineffective stop button is the left stop button 34 and the search target reel is the middle main reel 3, the pull-in priority table number corresponding to “left → middle” is set.

[Withdrawal priority acquisition processing]
With reference to FIG. 46, the drawing priority order acquisition processing will be described. In the pull-in priority order acquisition process, a combination that can be displayed is specified from among combinations that can be displayed for each symbol position.

  First, the main CPU 64 clears the target bit of the display combination 2 storage area corresponding to the winning action flag including ANY according to the search target reel (step S121). That is, the target bits of the small combination 1 to the small combination 4 are cleared. Subsequently, the main CPU 64 calculates a logical product of the internal winning combination storing area and the display combination storing area, and stores the result in the display combination storing area (step S122). By this process, a combination that can be displayed is specified among the combinations that can be displayed.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not it is a prohibited winning action position (step S123). That is, it is determined whether or not the symbol position that is not determined as the internal winning combination is the symbol position where the winning is won. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 64 performs the process of step S125, and when it is NO, the main CPU 64 performs the process of step S127.

  In step S125, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not it is the third stop time. When the determination is YES, the main CPU 64 performs the process of step S126, and when the determination is NO, the main CPU 64 determines whether the winning operation flag data including ANY interferes (step S127). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 64 performs the process of step S126, and when it is NO, the main CPU 64 performs the process of step S127. In step S126, stop prohibition (000H) is set as the pull-in priority data, and the pull-in priority acquiring process is terminated. Note that the processing from step S123 to step S126 prohibits the stop at the symbol position where the winning of a combination that has not been determined as an internal winning combination is fixed when the process is stopped.

  In step S127, the main CPU 64 sets stoppable (001H) as the initial value of the pull-in priority data, and performs the process of step S128. In step S128, the main CPU 64 sets the leading address and the number of checks of the drawing priority table corresponding to the set drawing priority table number.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 64 performs a logical product of the display combination storing area and the pull-in data (step S129). Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether it is a retractable position (logical product is not “0”) (step S130). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 64 synthesizes the corresponding drawing priority data (see FIG. 26) (step S131) and performs the process of step S132. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the main CPU 64 performs the process of step S132.

  In step S132, the main CPU 64 subtracts 1 from the number of checks. Subsequently, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the number of checks is “0” (step S133). If the number of checks is not “0”, the main CPU 64 updates the address of the pull-in priority table (step S134), and then performs the process of step S129. On the other hand, if the number of checks is “0”, the main CPU 64 sets the pull-in priority data (step S135), and ends the pull-in priority acquiring process.

[Reel stop control process]
With reference to FIG. 47, the reel stop control process in which the main CPU 64 stops the rotation of the main reels 2 to 4 based on the internal winning combination or the timing of the stop operation by the player will be described.

  First, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not a valid stop button 34, 35, 36 has been pressed (step S141). At this time, when the valid stop buttons 34, 35, and 36 are pressed, the main CPU 64 subsequently performs the process of step S142. On the other hand, when the valid stop buttons 34, 35, and 36 are not pressed, the main CPU 64 performs the process of step S141 again.

  In step S142, the main CPU 64 resets the corresponding bit in the effective stop button storage area and determines the operation stop button. Subsequently, the main CPU 64 subtracts “1” from the value of the stop button non-operating counter (step S143). Subsequently, the main CPU 64 performs a sliding piece number determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 48 (step S144), and performs the process of step S145. In step S145, the main CPU 64 stores the reel stop command in the communication data storage area of the RAM 66 (step S145). The reel stop command includes information on the operation stop button and the like, and is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 62 in the communication data transmission process of the interrupt process described later. Thereby, the sub control circuit 62 can produce an effect according to the stop operation.

  In step S146, the main CPU 64 determines and stores a scheduled stop position based on the symbol counter and the number of sliding symbols. Subsequently, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not it is the third stop time (step S147). At this time, if the value of the stop button non-operating counter is not “0”, it is determined that it is not the third stop time, and the main CPU 64 performs a stop data storing process described later with reference to FIG. 49 (step S148). Subsequently, the process of step S149 is performed. In the stop data storage process, the main CPU 64 selects a stop table group that can be referred to in the second stop operation and the third stop operation. On the other hand, when the value of the stop button non-operating counter is “0”, it is determined that the third stop time is reached, and the main CPU 64 subsequently performs the process of step S149.

  In step S149, the main CPU 64 determines a search target reel based on the operation stop button, and sets a planned stop position as symbol position data. Subsequently, the main CPU 64 acquires a symbol code based on the symbol position data with reference to the symbol arrangement table, and stores the symbol code in the symbol storage area (step S150). Subsequently, the main CPU 64 performs the process of step S151.

  In step S151, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not it is the third stop time. At this time, if it is the third stop time, the main CPU 64 ends the reel stop control process. On the other hand, if it is not at the time of the third stop, the main CPU 64 subsequently performs the drawing priority order storing process of FIG. 44 (step S152), and then performs the process of step S141. Thus, in the pachi-slot 1, before the process of stopping the rotation of the next main reels 2 to 4, the process of storing the drawing priority data for each symbol position of the main reels 2 to 4 still rotating is performed. Is done.

[Sliding piece number determination processing]
With reference to FIG. 48, the slip piece number determination process in which the main CPU 64 determines the stop data slide piece number will be described.

  First, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not it is the first stop (the value of the stop button non-operation counter is “2”) (step S161). At this time, if it is during the first stop, the main CPU 64 subsequently acquires the stored line data and the first stop table selection number based on the operation stop button (step S162). Then, the process of step S169 is performed. On the other hand, if it is not during the first stop, the main CPU 64 subsequently performs the process of step S163.

  In step S163, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not it is the third stop (the value of the stop button non-operation counter is “0”) (step S163). At this time, if it is the third stop time, the main CPU 64 subsequently acquires the line data and stop table selection number stored in the stop table selection value storage area 2, and then performs the process of step S169. Do. On the other hand, if it is not at the time of the third stop, the main CPU 64 subsequently performs the process of step S165.

  In step S165 (that is, at the time of the second stop), the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the right stop button 36 is an effective stop button. At this time, if the right stop button 36 is an effective stop button, the main CPU 64 subsequently performs the process of step S168. On the other hand, if the right stop button 36 is not an effective stop button, the main CPU 64 subsequently determines whether or not the operation stop button is the left stop button 34. At this time, when the operation stop button is the left stop button 34, the main CPU 64 subsequently performs the process of step S168. On the other hand, if the operation stop button is not the left stop button 34, then the line data and stop table selection number stored in the stop table selection value storage area 4 are stored in the stop table selection value storage area 1 to stop. The line data and stop table selection number stored in the table selection value storage area 3 are stored in the stop table selection value storage area 2 (step S167), and then the process of step S167 is performed. In step S167, the main CPU 64 acquires the line data and stop table number stored in the stop table selection value storage area 1.

  In the processing from step S165 to step S168, which data is to be used among the data stored in the first post-stop stop data storage process (FIG. 50 to be described later) is determined according to the order of the stop operation. Yes. That is, in the stop data storage process after the first stop, when data is stored in the stop table selection value storage areas 1 to 4, when the second stop operation is the left stop button, the stop is performed at the second stop. The data stored in the table selection value storage area 1 is used, and the data stored in the stop table selection value storage area 2 at the third stop is used. On the other hand, when the second stop operation is a stop button on the right side, the data stored in the stop table selection value storage area 4 is stored in the stop table selection value storage area 1 and the stop table selection value storage area 3 The data stored in the stop table selection value storage area 2 is stored, the data stored in the stop table selection value storage area 1 at the second stop is used, and the stop table selection value storage area 2 at the third stop. The data stored in is used.

  Next, the main CPU 64 designates the address of the pull-in priority order data storage area corresponding to the operation stop button (step S169). Subsequently, the main CPU 64 adds the address of the pull-in priority order data storage area based on the stop start position, and stores it as a stop start predicted address (step S170).

  In step S171, the main CPU 64 refers to the stop table corresponding to the stop table selection number, acquires the slip piece number determination data based on the line data and the stop start position, and performs priority described later with reference to FIG. A pull-in control process is performed (step S172), and the number of sliding pieces determination process is terminated.

[Stop data storage processing]
The stop data storage process will be described with reference to FIG. In the stop data storage process, a process of updating data stored in the stop table selection value storage areas 1 to 4 at the time of the first stop or the second stop is performed.

  First, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not it is the first stop time (stop button non-operation counter “2”) (step S181). At this time, if it is during the first stop, the main CPU 64 performs a stop data storage process after the first stop described later with reference to FIG. 50 (step S182), and ends the stop data storage process. If it is not at the time of the first stop (that is, at the time of the second stop), a stop data storage process after second stop described later with reference to FIG. 51 is performed (step S183), and the stop data storage process is performed. finish.

[Stop data storage process after first stop]
With reference to FIG. 50, the stop data storage process after the first stop for updating the data stored in the stop table selection value storage areas 1 to 4 at the time of the first stop will be described.

  First, the main CPU 64 initializes the stop table selection value storage areas 1 to 4 (step S191). Subsequently, the main CPU 64 sets the stored line data and stop table selection number as initial values, and stores them in the stop table selection value storage areas 1 to 4 (step S192). In this process, the line data and stop table selection number used at the time of the first stop are stored as initial values in the stop table selection value storage areas 1 to 4.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 64 refers to the first post-stop change data table selection table (FIG. 27) and changes the change data based on the type of the operation stop button at the first stop, the planned stop position, and the change data selection number. A table selection value is acquired (step S193). Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not there is a change data table selection value (step S194). If there is a change data table selection value, the change table selection value storage table for change after the first stop (FIG. 28), line data and second / third stop table numbers are acquired based on the change data selection number and the change data table selection value, and the stop table selection value storage areas 1 to 4 are updated. (Step S195), the stop data storage process after the first stop is terminated. On the other hand, when there is no change data table selection value, the main CPU 64 ends the stop data storage process after the first stop.

[Stop data storage process after second stop]
With reference to FIG. 51, the second stop data storage process after stop for updating the data stored in the stop table selection value storage area 2 at the second stop will be described.

  First, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the turning cylinder stop number is “33” (step S201). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 64 subsequently performs the process of step S202, whereas when it is NO, the main CPU 64 ends the stop data storage process after the second stop. In step S202, the main CPU 64 acquires a stop symbol position for each stopped reel.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 64 compares the acquired stop symbol position with the stop symbol check position defined in the second post-stop change data table selection table (FIG. 29) (step S203), and all the stopped reels are compared. It is determined whether or not they match (step S204). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 64 acquires the corresponding line data and the third stop table selection number from the second post-stop change data table selection table, and updates the stop table selection value storage area 2 (step S205), the stop data storage process after the second stop ends. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the main CPU 64 ends the stop data storage process after the second stop.

[Priority pull-in control processing]
With reference to FIG. 52, a description will be given of the priority pull-in control process showing the procedure of the process in which the main CPU 64 determines the number of sliding frames.

  First, the main CPU 64 sets the head address of the priority order table and corrects the address based on the sliding piece number determination data (step S211). Subsequently, the main CPU 64 sets the acquired number of sliding pieces determination data as the number of sliding pieces (step S212), and then performs the process of step S213. In step S213, the main CPU 64 sets “4” as the initial value of the priority order and sets “4” as the number of checks. Subsequently, the main CPU 64 performs a process of step S214.

  In step S214, the main CPU 64 detects the stop search position based on the stop start position and the priority order. Subsequently, the main CPU 64 acquires pull-in priority data at the stop search position (step S215), and determines whether or not it is equal to or higher than the pull-in priority data acquired previously (step S216). At this time, if it is equal to or more than the previously acquired priority pull-in order data, the main CPU 64 updates the number of sliding frames (step S217), and then performs the process of step S218. On the other hand, if it is less than the previously acquired priority pull-in order data, the main CPU 64 subsequently performs the process of step S218.

  In step S218, the main CPU 64 subtracts “1” from the number of checks and subtracts “1” from the priority order. Subsequently, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the number of checks is “0” (step S219). At this time, if the number of checks is “0”, the main CPU 64 sets the updated number of sliding frames (step S220) and ends the priority pull-in control process. On the other hand, if the number of checks is not “0”, the main CPU 64 subsequently performs the process of step S214.

  In this way, in the priority pull-in control process, the main CPU 64 determines the number of sliding symbols for displaying a combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination to be pulled in with higher priority from among the number of types of sliding symbols. decide.

[Winning action search process]
With reference to FIG. 53, the winning action search process in which the main CPU 64 determines the display combination and the number of payouts will be described.

  First, the main CPU 64 clears the display combination storing area and sets the top address of the symbol storing area (step S231). Subsequently, the main CPU 64 sets the top address of the symbol combination table and performs the process of step S233.

  In step S233, the main CPU 64 compares the symbol combination defined by the symbol combination table with the symbol code stored in the symbol storage area, and determines whether or not they match (step S234). If they match, the main CPU 64 subsequently performs the process of step S235. If they do not match, the main CPU 64 continues the process of step S239.

  In step S235, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the symbol combination is one of the RT operation symbols 1 to 5. At this time, if it is one of the RT action symbols 1 to 5, the main CPU 64 subsequently stores a winning action flag in the RT action symbol storage area and performs the process of step S241. On the other hand, if it is not one of the RT operation symbols 1 to 5, the main CPU 64 stores a winning operation flag in the display combination storing area (step S237), acquires the corresponding payout number and adds it to the payout number counter. (Step S238), the process of step S241 is performed.

  In step S239, the main CPU 64 updates the address of the symbol combination table. Subsequently, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the encoding is performed (step S240). If the encoding is encoding, the processing of step S241 is performed. If the encoding is not encoding, the processing of step S233 is performed.

  In step S241, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the number of times corresponding to the valid line counter has been executed. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 64 ends the winning action search process, and when NO, performs the process of step S232.

[Winning check / medal payout processing]
The winning check / medal payout process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 64 acquires the type of the winning operation flag and the value of the payout number counter stored in the display combination storing area (step S251). Subsequently, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the payout number counter is 0 (step S252). If it is 0, the process of step S259 is performed, and if it is not 0, the process of step S253 is performed.

  In step S253, the main CPU 64 determines whether the value of the payout number counter is equal to or greater than the upper limit number. In the present embodiment, the upper limit number is set to “12”. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 64 corrects the value of the payout number counter to the upper limit number (step S254), and then performs the process of step S255. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the main CPU 64 subsequently performs the process of step S255.

  In step S255, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the BB gaming state flag is on. If this determination is YES, the main CPU 64 next updates the bonus end number counter based on the payout number counter, and then performs the process of step S257. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the main CPU 64 subsequently performs the process of step S257.

  In step S257, the main CPU 64 performs a credit addition process. Subsequently, the main CPU 64 performs a medal payout process (step S258), and performs the process of step S259. In step S259, the main CPU 64 stores the display command in the communication data storage area of the RAM 66, and ends the winning check / medal payout process. The display command includes information such as the display combination and the number of payouts, and is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 62 in the communication data transmission process of the interrupt process described later. Thereby, the sub-control circuit 62 can produce effects according to the display combination.

[Bonus end check process]
With reference to FIG. 55, the bonus end check process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the BB gaming state flag is on (step S261). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 64 performs the process of step S262, and when it is NO, the main CPU 64 performs the process of step S268. In step S262, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter is “0”. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 64 continues with the process of step S263, and when NO, the main CPU 64 continues with the process of step S265. In step S263, the main CPU 64 performs processing at the end of BB, and then performs processing in step S264. In the BB end process, the main CPU 64 performs a process of setting the BB gaming state flag and the RB gaming state flag to OFF. In step S264, the main CPU 64 stores the bonus end time command in the communication data storage area of the RAM 66, and ends the bonus end check process. The bonus end command includes information such as the type of bonus that has ended, and is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 62 in the communication data transmission process of an interrupt process described later. Thereby, the sub-control circuit 62 can produce an effect according to the end of the bonus.

  In step S265, the main CPU 64 subtracts 1 from the winning number counter and the possible game number counter. Subsequently, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the winning counter and the possible game counter are “0” (step S266). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 64 subsequently performs RB end time processing (step S267) and ends the bonus end check processing. In the RB end process, the main CPU 64 performs a process of setting the RB gaming state flag to OFF. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the main CPU 64 ends the bonus end check process.

  In step S268, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the RB gaming state flag is on. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 64 continues with the process of step S269, and when NO, the main CPU 64 continues to set the SB gaming state flag to OFF (step S273), and the bonus is ended. End the check process.

  In step S269, the main CPU 64 subtracts 1 from the winning number counter and the possible game number counter. Subsequently, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the winning number counter and the possible game number counter are “0” (step S270). If this determination is YES, the main CPU 64 subsequently performs RB end processing (step S271), and subsequently stores a bonus end time command in the communication data storage area of the RAM 66 (step S272), thereby completing the bonus end. End the check process. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the main CPU 64 ends the bonus end check process.

[RT control processing]
The RT control process will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the RT8 gaming state flag is on (step S281). When the determination is YES, the main CPU 64 ends the RT control process, and when the determination is NO, the main CPU 64 performs the process of step S282. In step S282, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the RT4-7 gaming state flag is on. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 64 continues with the process of step S283, and when NO, the main CPU 64 continues with the process of step S286.

  In step S283, the main CPU 64 subtracts 1 from the RT game number counter. Subsequently, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the RT game number counter is “0” (step S284). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 64 sets the RT4-7 gaming state flag to OFF (step S285) and ends the RT control process. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the main CPU 64 subsequently performs the process of step S286.

  In step S286, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the RT3 gaming state flag is on. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 64 subsequently performs the process of step S287, and when NO, the process of step S291 is subsequently performed. In step S287, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the winning action flag (display combination) is one of the replays 5 to 8. When this determination is YES, the RT game state flag corresponding to the winning operation flag among the RT4 to 7 game state flags is set to ON, and the value corresponding to the RT game number counter is set (step S288), RT The control process ends. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the main CPU 64 subsequently performs the process of step S289.

  In step S289, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the winning operation flag is replay 1 or 2. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 64 sets the RT3 gaming state flag to OFF (step S290) and ends the RT control process. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the main CPU 64 subsequently performs the process of step S291.

  In step S291, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the RT2 gaming state flag is on. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 64 subsequently performs the process of step S292, and when NO, the process of step S303 is subsequently performed. In step S292, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the winning action flag is replay 4. When this determination is YES, the RT3 gaming state flag is set to ON (step S293), and the RT control process is terminated. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the winning action flag is replay 1 or 2 (step S294). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 64 sets the RT2 gaming state flag to OFF (step S295), and ends the RT control process. On the other hand, when the answer is NO, the main CPU 64 subsequently performs the process of step S301.

  In step S301, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the winning action flag is replay 8. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 64 sets the RT7 game state flag counter to ON, sets 300 to the RT game number counter (step S302), and ends the RT control process. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the main CPU 64 ends the RT control process.

  In step S303, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the RT1 gaming state flag is on. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 64 subsequently performs the process of step S304, and when NO, the process of step S310 is subsequently performed. In step S304, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the winning action flag is replay 3. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 64 sets the RT2 gaming state flag to ON (step S305), and ends the RT control process. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the main CPU 64 subsequently performs the process of step S306.

  In step S306, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the winning operation flag is replay 1 or 2. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 64 sets the RT1 gaming state flag to off (step S307) and ends the RT control process. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the main CPU 64 performs the process of step S308.

  In step S308, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the winning action flag is replay 8. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 64 sets the RT7 game state flag to ON, sets 300 to the RT game number counter (step S309), and ends the RT control process. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the main CPU 64 ends the RT control process.

  In step S310, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the RT operation symbol storage area is “0”. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 64 ends the RT control process, and when NO, subsequently performs the process of step S311. In step S311, the main CPU 64 sets the RT1 gaming state flag to ON, and ends the RT control process.

[Bonus activation check process]
With reference to FIG. 58, a bonus operation check process in which the main CPU 64 operates a bonus game based on the determined display combination type and the like will be described.

  First, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the BB gaming state flag is on (step S321). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 64 continues with the process of step S322, and when NO, the main CPU 64 continues with the process of step S324. In step S322, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the RB gaming state flag is on. At this time, if the RB gaming state flag is ON, the main CPU 64 ends the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, if the RB gaming state flag is not on, the main CPU 64 subsequently performs RB operation processing based on the bonus operation time table (step S323). Specifically, the main CPU 64 stores the RB gaming state flag in the gaming state flag storage area, stores “8” in the possible winning number counter, and stores “8” in the possible gaming number counter. Thereafter, the main CPU 64 ends the bonus operation check process.

  In step S324, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the winning action flag (display combination) is BB1 or BB2. If this determination is YES, the main CPU 64 subsequently performs BB operation processing based on the bonus operation time table (step S325). Specifically, the BB gaming state flag and the RB gaming state flag are stored in the gaming state flag storage area, and “408” is stored in the bonus end number counter. Subsequently, the main CPU 64 performs the process of step S328.

  On the other hand, when the winning operation flag is not BB1 or BB2, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the winning operation flag is RB1 or RB2. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 64 performs RB operation processing based on the bonus operation time table (step S328), and then performs processing of step S328. In step S328, the main CPU 64 clears the carryover combination storage area and sets the RT8 gaming state flag to off (step S329). Subsequently, the main CPU 64 stores a bonus start command in the communication data storage area of the RAM 66 (step S330), and ends the bonus operation check process. The stored bonus start command includes information such as the type of bonus that has been started, and is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 62 in the communication data transmission process of the interrupt process described later. Thereby, the sub-control circuit 62 can produce effects according to the bonus type.

  On the other hand, if the winning operation flag is not RB1 or RB2, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the winning operation flag is any one of SB1 to SB4 (step S331). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 64 sets the SB gaming state flag to ON (step S332) and ends the bonus operation check process.

  On the other hand, if the winning operation flag is not any of SB1 to SB4, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the winning operation flag is any of replays 1 to 8 (step S333). If this determination is YES, the main CPU 64 subsequently copies the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion number counter (step S334) and ends the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the main CPU 64 ends the bonus operation check process.

[Interrupt processing under the control of the main CPU (1.1173 msec)]
With reference to FIG. 59, an interrupt process by the control of the main CPU 64 showing a procedure of an interrupt process executed by the main CPU 64 every predetermined time (for example, 1.1173 ms) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 64 saves the register (step S341). Subsequently, the main CPU 64 performs an input port check process (step S342). In this process, the main CPU 64 confirms the presence / absence of a signal transmitted to the microcomputer 63. For example, the main CPU 64 stores on-edges and off-edges of the start switch 33S, stop switches 78LS, 78CS, 78RS and the like for each interrupt process. Further, the main CPU 64 stores an input state command including information on the on-edge and off-edge of various switches in the communication data storage area of the RAM 66. The stored input state command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 62 in a communication data transmission process of an interrupt process described later. As a result, various effects can be executed using the operating means such as the start lever 33 and the stop buttons 34, 35, and 36.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 64 performs communication data transmission processing (step S343). In this process, the command stored in the communication data storage area is transmitted to the sub control circuit 62. Subsequently, the main CPU 64 performs a reel control process (step S344). For example, the main CPU 64 controls the rotation of the main reels 2 to 4. More specifically, the main CPU 64 starts the rotation of the main reels 2 to 4 in response to a request for starting the rotation of the main reels 2 to 4, that is, the start operation, and at a constant speed. Control is performed so that ~ 4 rotates. Further, in accordance with the stop operation, control is performed so that the rotation of the main reels 2 to 4 corresponding to the stop operation is stopped.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 64 performs a lamp / 7SEG drive process (step S345). For example, the main CPU 64 displays the number of credited medals, the number of payouts, etc. on various display units. Subsequently, the main CPU 64 restores the register (step S346), and terminates the interrupt processing that occurs periodically.

[Table configuration stored in sub-control circuit]
The table structure stored in the main control circuit 61 and the contents of the program executed by the main CPU 64 of the main control circuit 61 have been described above. Next, the configuration of various tables stored in the ROM 83 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Pattern arrangement table (sub reel)]
With reference to FIG. 60, a symbol arrangement table (sub reel) showing the arrangement of symbols arranged on the sub reels 5 to 7 will be described. The symbol arrangement table (sub reel) defines the position of each symbol in the rotation direction of the sub reels 5 to 7 and data (hereinafter referred to as symbol code) specifying the type of symbol arranged at each position.

  In the symbol arrangement table (sub reel), in order to associate the rotation positions of the sub reels 5 to 7 with the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel, the symbols change sequentially every "1/21" rotation of the sub reels 5 to 7. Symbol positions from “0” to “20” corresponding to the value of the counter are defined. That is, the symbol located in the middle stage area of the sub reel symbol display areas 5A, 6A, and 7A is a symbol corresponding to the symbol position indicated by the value of the symbol counter.

[Design combination table]
The symbol combination table (sub) will be described with reference to FIG. The symbol combination table (sub) defines a symbol combination corresponding to the sub flag, and the symbol combination displayed by the sub reels 5 to 7 along the winning line (sub) is defined by the symbol combination table (sub). It is used to determine whether the symbol combination matches. The sub flag is obtained by converting the internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery process (FIG. 42) for the sub reels 5 to 7.

[Sub flag conversion table]
The subflag conversion table will be described with reference to FIGS. The sub-flag conversion table is provided for each sub-reel control mode, and defines lottery value information for converting an internal winning combination into a sub-flag. The sub reel control mode is information for managing the control of fluctuations of the sub reels 5 to 7, and is determined according to the RT gaming state, sub flag information, and the like. For example, between the flags (RT8 gaming state), the sub reel control mode is “7” to “12” (however, in the bonus winning game, the sub reel control mode up to the previous time is referred to).

  Although the sub-flag conversion table other than the illustrated sub-reel control mode is omitted, for example, in the sub-reel control modes “2” and “4”, the probability of conversion to the replay B is defined lower than that in the sub-reel control mode “0”. Yes. Further, in the sub reel control modes “1”, “3”, “5” to “12”, the probability of conversion to the chance item A or B is defined to be high. Further, in the sub reel control modes “9” and “12”, it is specified that when the small role / replay data pointer is “0”, it is always converted to “red 7 D” or “BAR B”. Has been.

<AT of 6 choice replay>
In this embodiment, an AT is provided for navigating the pressing order that is the correct answer for the 6-choice (3-choice) replay or the 3-choice small role. Here, AT is performed when winning by an AT lottery performed during a bonus (BB or RB) or by an AT lottery performed other than the bonus (general gaming state, RT gaming state). In the following, FIGS. 65 to 69 are tables used for AT lottery performed during the BB gaming state, and FIG. 70 is a table used for AT lottery performed during the RB gaming state (not the BB gaming state). 71 to 73 are tables used for AT lottery performed other than the bonus. In this embodiment, after the AT lottery is won, the AT may be operated by displaying the SB spilled eyes. In other words, the winning AT may hide until an SB spilled eye is displayed.

<AT lottery performed during BB>
During the BB gaming state, “BB effect state 1”, “BB effect state 2”, “BB effect state 3”, and “BB effect state 4” are provided as AT lottery states. “In-BB effect state 1” is a state in which three lots are selected according to the order of the first stop operation during the BB gaming state, and the AT lottery is won on the condition that the three choices are answered correctly six times. “In-BB effect state 2” is a state in which an AT lottery to win with a predetermined probability is performed every game during the BB game state. The “in-BB effect state 3” is a state in which an AT lottery that wins with a predetermined probability at the time of the first stop operation of the first game that has shifted to the BB game state. “In-BB effect state 4” is a state in which an AT lottery is always won.

  Note that the “BB in-between production state 4” is an AT lottery state determined by winning a lottery (see FIG. 69 described later) that is won with a predetermined probability at the start of the first game that has shifted to the BB gaming state. In addition, “in-BB effect state 1” to “in-BB effect state 3” are determined depending on the type of stop buttons 34, 35, and 36 that have performed the first stop operation when not winning “in-BB effect state 4”. AT lottery state. Specifically, when the first stop operation is the left stop button 34, “BB effect state 1” is determined, and when it is the middle stop button 35, “BB effect state 2”. Is determined, and when the right stop button 36 is selected, “in-BB effect state 3” is determined (step S712 to step S718 in FIG. 106 described later).

[Production effect / AT lottery table for BB production state 1]
With reference to FIG. 65, the production / AT lottery table for the production state 1 during BB will be described. The production / AT lottery table for the production state 1 selection during BB is production No. The lottery value information corresponding to is defined for each set value. FIG. 65 (1) shows the BB in-between state 1 selection effect / AT lottery table 1 that is used until 5 answers are correctly selected for 3 choices in the BB game state. FIG. 65 (2) shows the BB game. This is the effect / AT lottery table 2 for selecting the stage effect state 1 during BB used after correctly answering the three choices in the state five times (that is, when winning the AT lottery one time later).

  In the figure, “No production” indicates that 3 choices are not performed, and “Left challenge (door challenge) left” indicates an effect that is correct when the first stop operation is the left stop button 34. .

[Production effect / AT lottery table when BB production effect 2 is selected]
With reference to FIG. 66, the effect / AT lottery table for the BB medium effect state 2 selection will be described. The production / AT lottery table for the production state 2 selection during BB is production No. If the lottery value information corresponding to is specified and the result of the lottery “BB2-1” is determined, the winning lottery is won. It should be noted that the production / AT lottery table for selecting the production state 2 during BB is referred to for each game during the BB gaming state.

[Production / AT lottery table for production state 3 during BB]
With reference to FIG. 67, the effect / AT lottery table for the BB effect state 3 selection will be described. The production / AT lottery table for the production state 3 selection during BB is production No. The lottery value information corresponding to is defined. Production No. determined as a result of lottery. The production corresponding to is performed during the BB gaming state.

[AT lottery table for when BB production state 3 is selected]
Referring to FIG. 68, the AT lottery table for selecting the BB effect state 3 will be described. The AT lottery table at the time of selecting the production state 3 during BB is the production No. If the lottery value information corresponding to is determined and “BB3-11” is determined as a result of the lottery, an AT lottery is won. It should be noted that the AT lottery table for selection during the BB effect state 3 is referred to at the time of the first stop operation of the first game that has shifted to the BB game state.

[BB lottery table for effect state 4 during BB]
With reference to FIG. 69, the lottery table for transition to the effect state 4 in BB will be described. The production state 4 transition lottery table during BB shows the production No. When the lottery value information corresponding to is determined and “BB4-1” is determined as a result of the lottery, the process shifts to the effect state 4 during BB, and as a result, the AT lottery is always won.

<AT lottery performed during RB>
The AT lottery performed during RT will be described below with reference to FIG.

[RB medium AT lottery table]
With reference to FIG. 70, the RB medium AT lottery table will be described. The RB medium AT lottery table defines lottery value information on the result of AT lottery for each effect game counter value and set value. The effect game number counter value is a counter that manages the number of games in the bonus (BB or RB). Here, in the present embodiment, when the set number 6 is excluded, when the number-of-games counter value for production is an even number (0, 2, 4, 6), the set value is an odd number (1, 3, 5). Is likely to win the AT lottery, and when the number-of-games counter value is odd (1, 3, 5, 7), the probability that the set value is even (2, 4) will win the AT lottery Is high. Thereby, the player can roughly estimate the set value from the number of games won in the AT lottery.

<AT lottery performed during normal times>
Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 71 to 73, an AT lottery performed in a normal time (general gaming state, RT gaming state) will be described. In the normal state, AT lottery is performed in the AT lottery mode. As such an AT lottery mode, “low accuracy”, “high accuracy”, and “super high accuracy” are provided in this embodiment. Here, the probability of winning the AT lottery is the highest in “ultra high accuracy”, “high accuracy” is the next highest, and “low accuracy” is the lowest.

[AT lottery mode transition lottery table at high RT]
With reference to FIG. 71, the high-RT-time AT lottery mode transition lottery table will be described. The AT lottery mode transition lottery table at the time of high RT is referred to when the sub flag “chance eye A” or “chance eye B” at the time of high RT, and is changed from “low accuracy” or “high accuracy” to “super high accuracy”. It defines lottery value information about shifting.

[AT lottery mode transition lottery table]
The AT lottery mode transition lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. The AT lottery mode transition lottery table is referred to in the general gaming state and the RT1 to RT3 gaming states, and defines the lottery value information for the destination AT lottery mode for each current AT lottery state and sub-flag.

[Normal medium AT lottery table]
With reference to FIG. 73, the normal medium AT lottery table will be described. The normal medium AT lottery table defines lottery value information regarding the result of AT lottery for each current AT lottery mode.

  Note that the lottery value information may be different depending on the gaming state (general gaming state, RT1 to RT3 gaming state). For example, the AT winning probability can be higher in the RT3 gaming state than in the general gaming state. By doing so, it is possible to configure a player who has been able to shift to the RT3 gaming state without receiving notification from the AT to be more advantageous (shift to high RT). Also, for example, if the AT winning probability is lower in the RT3 gaming state than in the general gaming state, even if the player recognizes that the player is in the general gaming state, Decline can be prevented.

[Sub reel control mode table]
FIG. 74 is a sub reel control mode table defining the contents of the sub reel control mode. In the pachi-slot 1, one sub reel control mode is determined in accordance with the gaming state (general gaming state, RT gaming state), AT operating state (latent, operating), sub flag information, and the like.

[Direction mode table]
75 to 77 are effect mode tables that define the contents of effect modes for controlling the frequency of effects and the types of effects to be performed. In the pachislot 1, one performance mode is determined according to the gaming state (general gaming state, RT gaming state), the number of RT games, the AT operating state (latent, operating), the AT lottery mode, and the like.

[Fake precursor state lottery table]
The fake precursor state lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. The fake precursor state lottery table is referred to in step S633 in FIG. 100 described later, and defines lottery value information corresponding to the fake precursor sign flag.

[Sign state lottery table]
With reference to FIG. 79, the precursor state lottery table will be described. The precursor state lottery table is referred to in step S644 of FIG. 101 described later, and defines lottery value information corresponding to the precursor flag.

  Here, the “fake precursor flag” or “predictor flag” selected as a result of lottery is set to ON, and the frequency of production is increased. Note that the “fake sign” flag may be set to ON when the AT lottery is not won, and the “sign flag” may be set to ON while the AT lottery is won by winning the AT lottery. is there.

[Stop table group]
With reference to FIG. 80, the stop table group referred when stop control of the sub reels 5 to 7 is performed will be described. The pachi-slot 1 has a stop table group corresponding to the sub flag, and is configured to be able to display a combination of symbols corresponding to the sub flag.

[Program flow executed by sub CPU of sub control circuit]
Next, the contents of a program executed by the sub CPU 82 of the sub control circuit 62 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Power-on processing]
With reference to FIG. 81, the operation of the sub control circuit 62 when the power is turned on will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 82 performs an initialization process (step S411), and proceeds to step S412. In this process, the sub CPU 82 performs error check of the RAM 84 and the like and initializes the task system. The task system includes a lamp control task that is a task group for timer interrupt synchronization, a sound control task, and a mother task that is a task group for VSYNC (Vertical Synchronization) interrupt synchronization.

  In step S412, the lamp control task is activated, and the process proceeds to step S413. The lamp control task will be described later with reference to FIG. 82, but it waits for the sub CPU 82 to receive a timer interrupt event message transmitted every 2 ms to the sub CPU 82. In response to the reception of the CPU 82, the sub CPU 82 performs a process of controlling lighting states of the reel back lamps 47a to 47c of the main reels 2 to 4 and the reel back lamps 48L to 48T of the sub reels 5 to 7.

  In step S413, the sound control task is activated, and the process proceeds to step S414. The sound control task will be described later with reference to FIG. 83, but the sub CPU 82 performs processing for controlling the sound output state from the speakers 54, 96L, and 96R.

  In step S414, the sub reel control task is activated, and the process proceeds to step S415. The sub reel control task will be described later with reference to FIG. 84, but the sub CPU 82 performs processing for controlling the rotation and stop of the sub reels 5 to 7.

  In step S415, the mother task is activated and the process is terminated. The mother task will be described later with reference to FIG. 85, and is a task group for VSYNC (vertical synchronization signal) interrupt synchronization. When a frame of video is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 8, the liquid crystal display device 8 The vertical sync signal (VSYNC interrupt signal) sent from

[Ramp control task]
The lamp control task will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 82 performs lamp related data initialization processing (step S421), and proceeds to step S422. In step S422, a 2 ms event wait is performed, and the process proceeds to step S423. In this process, until the sub CPU 82 receives a timer interrupt event message every 2 ms, the sub CPU 82 executes a task group different from the timer interrupt synchronization. As a task group different from timer interrupt synchronization, for example, a main board communication task which is a task group for command reception interrupt synchronization can be cited. Moreover, although illustration is abbreviate | omitted, the task group of a power supply interruption synchronization and the task group of a door monitoring unit communication synchronization are mentioned.

  In step S423, a sound control task execution process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 83 is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S424. In this process, the task in the next priority of the timer interrupt synchronization task group which is the same group as the lamp control task is executed. In the embodiment, the priority order of the task group for timer interrupt synchronization is basically the order of the lamp control task, the sound control task, and the sub reel control task. Therefore, in step S423, the sound control task at the next priority of the lamp control task is executed. In step S423, among the sound control tasks described with reference to FIG. 83 described later, the processes of steps S433 and S434 are performed.

  In step S424, the sub CPU 82 performs lamp data analysis processing, and proceeds to step S425. In step S425, a lamp lighting control process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S422.

Sound control task
The sound control task will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 82 performs initialization processing of sound related data related to the sound output state from the speakers 54, 96L, 96R (step S431), and proceeds to step S432. In step S432, the task in the next priority of the task group for timer interrupt synchronization that is the same group as the sound control task, that is, the sub reel control task is executed, and the process proceeds to step S433. In step S432, the processes of step S443 and step S444 of the sub reel control task are performed.

  In step S433, sound data analysis processing is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S434. In step S434, a sound output control process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S432.

[Sub reel control task]
The sub reel control task will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 82 performs initialization processing of sub reel related data (step S441), and proceeds to step S442. In step S442, the task in the next priority of the task group for timer interrupt synchronization that is the same group as the sound control task, that is, the lamp control task is executed, and the process proceeds to step S443. In step S442, the processes of step S424 and step S425 of the lamp control task are performed.

[Mother Task]
The mother task will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 82 activates a drawing task (step S451), and proceeds to step S452. In the drawing task, the sub CPU 82 performs frame switching and the like.

  In step S452, the main board communication task is activated, and the process proceeds to step S453. The main board communication task will be described later with reference to FIG. 86. The main board communication task waits for the sub CPU 82 to receive various commands transmitted from the main CPU 64 provided in the main control circuit 61 to the sub CPU 82. In response to the reception of various commands by the sub CPU 82, the sub CPU 82 performs processing according to the received commands.

  In step S453, a drawing control task is executed, and the flow proceeds to step S452. In this process, the sub CPU 82 performs a process of controlling the display state of the liquid crystal display device 8.

[Main board communication task]
With reference to FIG. 86, the main board communication task performed by the sub CPU 82 will be described. First, the sub CPU 82 initializes the communication messenger queue, and proceeds to step S462. In step S462, a command reception check is performed, and the process proceeds to step S463. In step S463, it is determined whether a command different from the previous command is received. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S464, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S462.

  In step S464, game information such as an internal winning combination, gaming state, setting value, RT game number counter value and the like is created and stored from the received command parameters, and the process proceeds to step S465. In step S465, command analysis processing described later with reference to FIG. 87 is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S462.

[Command analysis processing]
A command analysis process performed by the sub CPU 82 will be described with reference to FIG. First, the sub CPU 82 performs an effect content determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 88, and proceeds to step S472.

  In step S472, lamp data determination processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S473. In step S473, sound data determination processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S474. In step S474, sub reel data determination processing is performed, and the command analysis processing ends.

[Command analysis processing]
With reference to FIG. 88, the effect content determination process performed by sub CPU82 is demonstrated. First, the sub CPU 82 determines whether it is time to receive an initialization command (step S481). If it is during initialization command reception, the sub CPU 82 performs initialization command reception processing (step S482), and ends the effect content determination processing. In this process, for example, setting value information is acquired. In addition, the type of stage for staying in the initial state is determined.

  On the other hand, if the initialization command is not received, the sub CPU 82 subsequently determines whether or not it is a medal insertion command reception (step S483). If the medal insertion command is received, the sub CPU 82 performs a medal insertion command reception process (step S484), and ends the effect content determination process. In this process, for example, information on the presence / absence of medals and the values of the inserted number counter and the credit counter are acquired.

  On the other hand, if it is not at the time of receiving a medal insertion command, the sub CPU 82 subsequently determines whether or not it is at the time of receiving a start command (step S485). When the start command is received, the sub CPU 82 performs a start command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 89 (step S486), and ends the effect content determination process.

  On the other hand, if the start command is not received, the sub CPU 82 subsequently determines whether or not it is a reel rotation start command reception (step S487). If it is time to receive a reel rotation start command, the sub CPU 82 performs a reel rotation start command reception process (step S488), and ends the effect content determination process. In this process, for example, the rotation of the sub reels 5 to 7 is started.

  On the other hand, if it is not at the time of receiving the reel rotation start command, the sub CPU 82 subsequently determines whether or not it is at the time of receiving the reel stop command (step S489). When it is time to receive a reel stop command, the sub CPU 82 performs a reel stop command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 105 (step S490), and ends the effect content determination process.

  On the other hand, if it is not at the time of receiving the reel stop command, the sub CPU 82 subsequently determines whether or not it is at the time of receiving the display command (step S491). When the display command is received, the sub CPU 82 performs a display command reception process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 109 (step S492), and ends the effect content determination process.

  On the other hand, if the display command is not received, the sub CPU 82 subsequently determines whether or not it is a bonus start command reception (step S493). When it is time to receive a bonus start command, the sub CPU 82 performs a bonus start command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 110 (step S494), and ends the effect content determination process.

  On the other hand, when the bonus start command is not received, the sub CPU 82 subsequently determines whether or not it is a bonus end command reception (step S495). If it is time to receive a bonus end command, the sub CPU 82 performs a bonus end command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 111 (step S496), and ends the effect content determination process.

  On the other hand, if it is not at the time of receiving the bonus end command, the sub CPU 82 subsequently determines whether or not it is at the time of receiving the input state command (step S497). If the input state command is being received, the sub CPU 82 performs an input state command reception process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 112 (step S498), and ends the effect content determination process. On the other hand, when the input state command is not received, the sub CPU 82 ends the effect content determination process.

[Start command reception processing]
With reference to FIG. 89, a process at the time of start command reception performed by the sub CPU 82 will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 82 performs a sub reel control mode determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 90 (step S501). Subsequently, the sub CPU 82 performs sub flag determination processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 91 (step S502). Subsequently, the sub CPU 82 performs an effect lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 93 (step S503). Subsequently, the sub CPU 82 performs a sub reel stop initial setting process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 92 (step S504). Subsequently, the sub CPU 82 performs a counter update process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 104 (step S505), and ends the start command reception process.

[Sub reel control mode decision processing]
With reference to FIG. 90, the sub reel control mode determination process performed by the sub CPU 82 will be described. The sub CPU 82 controls the control No. based on the gaming state, the previous sub reel control mode, the presence / absence of each flag, and the like. Is determined (step S511), and the sub reel control mode determination process is terminated.

[Subflag determination process]
With reference to FIG. 91, the subflag determination process performed by subCPU82 is demonstrated. The sub CPU 82 refers to the sub flag change table determined according to the sub reel control mode, determines the sub flag based on the internal winning combination (step S521), and ends the sub flag determination process.

[Sub reel stop initial setting process]
With reference to FIG. 92, the sub reel stop initial setting process performed by the sub CPU 82 will be described. First, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not an effect with the special stop control bit turned on is determined in an effect content determination process described later (step S531). In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of effects using the sub reels 5 to 7 are provided, and an effect that predetermines the stop positions of the sub reels 5 to 7 according to the contents of the effects is included. When the special stop control bit is turned on, the stop positions of the sub reels 5 to 7 are determined in advance (that is, the sub reels 5 to 7 are stopped at the determined stop position regardless of the stop operation of the player). To say) directing. When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 82 ends the sub reel stop initial setting process. When the determination is NO, the sub CPU 82 subsequently determines a stop table group based on the sub flag (step S532), and performs the sub reel stop initial setting process. finish.

[Direction lottery processing]
With reference to FIG. 93, the effect lottery processing performed by the sub CPU 82 will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the BB gaming state is set (step S541). In the BB gaming state, the sub CPU 82 performs a BB effect lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 94 (step S542), and proceeds to step S555. In this process, the determination of the above-mentioned AT lottery state (the BB effect states 1 to 4) and the effect contents during the BB game state are determined.

  On the other hand, if the BB gaming state is not set, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the RB gaming state is set (step S543). If it is in the RB gaming state, the sub CPU 82 performs an RB effect lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 97 (step S544), and proceeds to step S555. In this process, AT lottery is performed during the RB gaming state.

  On the other hand, if it is not the RB gaming state, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not it is the RT8 gaming state (step S545). In the RT8 gaming state, the sub CPU 82 selects an effect mode between flags in the stay stage based on the type of bonus won, refers to the effect lottery table corresponding to the selected mode, and responds to the sub flag. Production No. Is determined (step S546), and the process proceeds to step S555. Here, the pachi-slot 1 has various effects, and details of the effect lottery method are omitted. The specific content of the determined effect will be described later.

  On the other hand, if not in the RT8 gaming state, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not it is in the RT4-7 gaming state (high RT) (step S548). In the RT4-7 gaming state, the sub CPU 82 refers to the high RT medium production mode table, selects the production mode based on the gaming state, the RT game number counter value, and the presence or absence of the bonus fake flag, With reference to the effect lottery table corresponding to the selected mode, the effect No. corresponding to the sub flag is set. Is determined (step S548). Subsequently, the sub CPU 82 performs high RT AT lottery mode transition lottery processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 102 (step S549), and proceeds to step S555.

  On the other hand, if it is not the RT4-7 gaming state, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the AT flag is on (step S550). If the AT flag is on, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not it is in the RT1 to 3 gaming state (step S551). At this time, in the case of the RT1 to 3 gaming state, the sub CPU 82 refers to the ART mode effect mode table, selects the effect mode based on the presence or absence of the bonus fake flag, and the effect lottery according to the selected mode. Referring to the table, the production No. corresponding to the sub flag is displayed. Is determined (step S552). On the other hand, when it is not in the RT1 to 3 gaming state, the sub CPU 82 refers to the AT mode effect mode table, selects the effect mode based on the presence or absence of the bonus fake flag, and displays the effect lottery table corresponding to the selected mode. Referring to the production No. corresponding to the sub flag. Is determined (step S553). Subsequently, the sub CPU 82 proceeds to step S555.

  On the other hand, if the AT flag is not on, the sub CPU 82 performs a normal effect lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 98 (step S554), and proceeds to step S555.

  In step S555, the sub CPU 82 performs bonus fake transition lottery processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. Subsequently, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the production data is set (step S556). The effect data corresponding to is set (step S557), and the effect lottery process is terminated.

[Production lottery processing during BB]
With reference to FIG. 94, the effect production lottery process during BB performed by the sub CPU 82 will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the effect game number counter is “0” (step S561). When the effect game number counter is “0” (that is, the first game in the BB game state), the sub CPU 82 refers to the effect state 4 transfer lottery table during BB and executes the transfer lottery based on the set value. (Step S562). Subsequently, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not it is a transition (step S563). If it is a transition, the sub CPU 82 sets the effect data for starting the BB effect state 4 (step S564) and sets the AT flag to ON. (Step S565), and the BB medium production lottery process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is not the transition, the sub CPU 82 sets bonus type selection effect data (step S566), and ends the effect lottery process during BB. The bonus type selection effect data is, for example, that the BB medium effect state 1 is selected when the left stop button 34 is operated, and the BB medium effect state 2 is selected when the middle stop button 35 is operated. This is effect data indicating that the BB medium effect state 3 is selected when the right stop button 36 is operated.

  On the other hand, when the effect game number counter is not “0”, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the effect state 1 is in BB (step S567). In the BB effect state 1, the sub CPU 82 performs a BB effect state 1 effect lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 95 (step S568), and ends the BB effect lottery process.

  On the other hand, if it is not in the BB effect state 1, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not it is in the BB effect state 2 (step S569). In the BB effect state 2, the sub CPU 82 performs a BB effect state 2 effect lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 96 (step S570), and ends the BB effect lottery process.

  On the other hand, if it is not in the BB effect state 2, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not it is in the BB effect state 3 (step S571). If it is in the BB effect state 3, the sub CPU 82 sets the selected story data and effect data corresponding to the value of the effect game number counter (step S572), and ends the BB effect lottery process. . On the other hand, if it is not the BB effect state 3, the sub CPU 82 sets effect data according to the value of the effect game number counter (step S573), and ends the BB effect lottery process.

[Production state 1 production lottery processing during BB]
With reference to FIG. 95, the BB medium effect state 1 effect lottery process performed by the sub CPU 82 will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the AT flag is turned on (that is, whether or not the answer is already correct six times in three choices) (step S581). If the AT flag is on, the sub CPU 82 sets the AT finalized effect data for effect state 1 during BB (step S582), and ends the effect state 1 effect lottery process during BB.

  On the other hand, if the AT flag is not on, the sub CPU 82 sets background data corresponding to the value of the correct answer counter that counts the three correct answer numbers (step S583). For example, the background data A is set when the correct answer counter is “0” to “4”, and the background data B is set when the correct answer counter is “5”. That is, in the case of winning the AT once in the remaining time, background data for informing that is set.

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not “34−effect game number counter value <6−correct number counter value” (step S584). Specifically, the sub CPU 82 determines that there is no possibility that the correct answer counter value becomes “6” in the remaining number of games in the BB gaming state. If this determination is YES, the sub CPU 82 sets no effect (step S584).

  On the other hand, if there is a possibility that the correct answer counter value is still “6”, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the correct answer counter value is “5” (step S586). At this time, if the value of the correct answer counter is not “5”, the sub CPU 82 refers to the effect / AT lottery table 1 for the effect state 1 at the time of selecting the effect state 1 during BB. Is determined (step S587), and the BB medium effect state 1 effect lottery process is terminated. On the other hand, when the value of the correct answer counter is “5”, the sub CPU 82 refers to the effect / AT lottery table 2 for the effect state 1 at the time of selecting the effect state 1 during BB. Is determined (step S588), and the BB medium effect state 1 effect lottery process is terminated.

[Production state 2 production lottery processing during BB]
With reference to FIG. 96, the BB medium effect state 2 effect lottery process performed by the sub CPU 82 will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the AT flag is on (that is, whether or not the AT lottery has already been won) (step S591). If the AT flag is on, the sub CPU 82 sets the AT finalized effect data for effect state 2 for BB (step S592), and ends the effect state 2 effect lottery process for BB.

  On the other hand, when the AT flag is not on, the sub CPU 82 refers to the effect / AT lottery table for the effect / AT lottery table for selecting the effect state 2 during BB. Is determined (step S593). Subsequently, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not it is AT winning (step S594). If it is winning, the AT flag is set to ON (step S595), and the effect state 2 effect lottery process during BB is ended. On the other hand, if it is not the AT winning, the sub CPU 82 ends the effect state 2 effect lottery process during BB.

[RB lottery processing during RB]
With reference to FIG. 97, the effect lottery process during RB performed by the sub CPU 82 will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the AT flag is on (that is, whether or not the AT lottery has already been won) (step S601). If the AT flag is on, the sub CPU 82 sets RB medium AT finalized effect data (step S602), and ends the medium RB effect lottery process.

  On the other hand, if the AT flag is not on, the sub CPU 82 refers to the RB medium AT lottery table and executes AT lottery based on the effect game number counter value (step S603). Subsequently, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the result of AT lottery is AT winning (step S604). At this time, if it is AT winning, the sub CPU 82 sets the AT flag to ON (step S604), sets RB medium AT winning effect data (step S605), and ends the RB effect lottery processing. . On the other hand, if it is not AT winning, the sub CPU 82 sets the RB medium normal effect data (step S606, ends the RB medium effect lottery process).

[Normal production lottery processing]
With reference to FIG. 98, the normal effect lottery processing performed by the sub CPU 82 will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 82 performs AT lottery mode transition lottery processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 99 (step S611). Subsequently, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the AT latent flag is on (step S612). If the AT latent flag is on, the sub CPU 82 proceeds to step S617, and if not, the sub CPU 82 proceeds to step S613.

  In step S613, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not it is the RT1 to 3 gaming state (CZ high lip). If it is in the RT1-3 gaming state, the sub CPU 82 proceeds to step S615, and if it is not in the RT1-3 gaming state, the fake precursor transition lottery process (step S614) described later with reference to FIG. Then go to step S615.

  In step S615, the sub CPU 82 performs AT lottery processing described later with reference to FIG. 101, and proceeds to step S616. In step S616, a stage transition process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S617.

  In step S617, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not it is a dark stage. If it is a dark stage, the sub CPU 82 refers to the normal medium production mode table 2, selects the production mode based on each flag and the internal winning combination, and refers to the production lottery table corresponding to the selected production mode. And production No. according to the sub flag. Is determined (step S619), and the normal performance lottery process is terminated. On the other hand, when the stage is not the dark stage, the normal medium production mode table 1 is referred to, the production mode is selected based on each flag and the internal winning combination, and the production lottery table corresponding to the selected mode is referred to as the sub flag. Production no. Is determined (step S618), and the normal performance lottery process is terminated.

[AT lottery mode transition lottery processing]
The AT lottery mode transition lottery process performed by the sub CPU 82 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the sub flag is a loss A or B (step S621). If the sub flag is lost A or B, the sub CPU 82 proceeds to step S622, and if not lost A or B, the sub CPU 82 proceeds to step S624.

  In step S622, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the AT lottery mode is highly accurate or very highly accurate. When the AT lottery mode is highly accurate or ultra-highly accurate, the sub CPU 82 refers to the AT lottery mode transition lottery table and executes the transition lottery based on the current AT lottery mode and the set value ( Step S623) and step S627 are performed. On the other hand, if the AT lottery mode is not highly accurate or ultra-highly accurate, the sub CPU 82 proceeds to step S627.

  In step S624, it is determined whether or not the sub flag is bell, watermelon A or B. When the sub flag is bell, watermelon A or B, the sub CPU 82 proceeds to step S625, and when it is not bell, watermelon A or B, the process proceeds to step S627. In step S625, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the AT lottery mode is inaccurate. If the AT lottery mode is inaccurate, the sub CPU 82 refers to the AT lottery mode transition lottery table and executes the transition lottery based on the current AT lottery mode and the set value (step S626). The process moves to step S627. On the other hand, if the AT lottery mode is not inaccurate, the sub CPU 82 moves to step S627. In step S627, the sub CPU 82 updates the AT lottery mode and ends the AT lottery mode transition lottery process.

[Fake precursor sign lottery processing]
With reference to FIG. 100, the fake precursor transition lottery process performed by the sub CPU 82 will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 82 performs a fake sign transition lottery (step S631). Although illustration is omitted, the fake precursor transition lottery is won with a predetermined probability. Subsequently, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not it is a win (step S632). At this time, if the fake sign transition lottery is won, the sub CPU 82 refers to the fake sign state lottery table, determines the fake sign flag, and sets it on (step S633). Exit. On the other hand, when not winning the fake sign transition lottery, the sub CPU 82 ends the fake sign transition lottery process.

[AT lottery processing]
The AT lottery process performed by the sub CPU 82 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 82 refers to the normal medium AT lottery table and executes AT lottery based on the current AT lottery mode (step S641). Subsequently, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the AT lottery has been won (step S642). If the AT lottery is won, the sub CPU 82 proceeds to step S643, and if not, the AT lottery process is terminated.

  In step S643, the sub CPU 82 sets the AT latent flag to ON. Subsequently, the sub CPU 82 determines the precursor flag by referring to the precursor state lottery table and sets it to ON (step S644). Subsequently, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the precursor D flag is on (step S655). At this time, if the precursor D flag is on, the sub CPU 82 performs stage transition lottery processing (step S656) and ends the AT lottery processing. On the other hand, if the precursor D flag is not on, the sub CPU 82 ends the AT lottery process.

[AT lottery mode transition lottery processing at high RT]
The high-RT AT lottery mode transition lottery processing performed by the sub CPU 82 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the sub flag is a chance eye A or B (step S651). When the sub flag is the chance item A or B, the sub CPU 82 proceeds to step S652, and when it is not the chance item A or B, the process proceeds to step S653.

  In step S652, the sub CPU 82 refers to the high-RT-time AT lottery mode shift lottery table, and performs the transfer lottery based on the current AT lottery mode and the set value. In step S653, the AT lottery mode is updated, and the high-RT AT lottery mode transition lottery process is terminated.

[Bonus fake transfer lottery processing]
The bonus fake transition lottery process performed by the sub CPU 82 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the gaming state is the general gaming state, the RT1-7 gaming state (step S661). When the gaming state is not the general gaming state and the RT1-7 gaming state, the sub CPU 82 ends the bonus fake transition lottery process, while when the gaming state is either the general gaming state or the RT1-7 gaming state, Subsequently, the sub CPU 82 performs the process of step S662.

  In step S662, it is determined whether or not the bonus fake flag is on. The bonus fake flag is used to determine whether or not it is easy to produce a highly anticipated performance in which the bonus is determined as an internal winning combination even though the bonus is not determined as an internal winning combination. It is information used to At this time, if the bonus fake flag is on, the sub CPU 82 determines the determined effect No. It is determined whether or not the fake bit is “0” (step S663). If the fake bit is “0”, the bonus fake flag is set to off (step S664), and the bonus fake transition lottery process is performed. finish. The effect of the fake bit “0” means an effect with a low expectation in which the bonus is determined as an internal winning combination, and the effect of the fake bit “1” indicates that the bonus is determined as an internal winning combination. A production with high expectations. As described above, in the pachi-slot 1, when the bonus fake flag is on and the effect with a low expectation level in which the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination is determined, the bonus fake flag is turned off.

  On the other hand, if the bonus fake flag is not on, the sub CPU 82 determines the determined effect No. It is determined whether or not the fake bit is “1” (step S665). At this time, if the fake bit is not “1”, the bonus fake transfer lottery process is terminated, whereas if it is “1”, the bonus fake transfer lottery is executed (step S666). Subsequently, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the winning lottery has been won (step S667), and if it has won, the bonus fake flag is set to ON (step S668), and the bonus fake transferring lottery process is performed. finish. On the other hand, if not winning, the sub CPU 82 ends the bonus fake transition lottery process. As described above, in the pachislot 1, when the bonus fake flag is not turned on and the effect with high expectation that the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination is determined, the bonus fake flag is turned on.

[Counter update processing]
With reference to FIG. 104, the counter update process performed by the sub CPU 82 will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the game state is BB or RB (step S671). In the BB or RB gaming state, the sub CPU 82 adds 1 to the effect game number counter and ends the counter update process.

  On the other hand, if it is not in the BB or RB gaming state, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not it is in the RT4-7 gaming state (step S673). In the RT4-7 gaming state, the sub CPU 82 subtracts 1 from the RT management counter (step S674). The RT management counter is a counter for the sub CPU 82 to manage the number of games in the RT4-7 gaming state. Subsequently, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the RT management counter is “0” (step S675). At this time, if the RT management counter is not “0”, the sub CPU 82 ends the counter updating process, while if the RT management counter is “0”, the sub CPU 82 updates the AT flag to OFF. (Step S676). Subsequently, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the ceiling flag is on (step S677). The ceiling flag is turned on when the “1000” game is consumed in the general gaming state or the RT1-3 gaming state without shifting to the bonus. If the ceiling flag is on, the sub CPU 82 sets the AT latent flag on (step S678), and ends the counter update process. On the other hand, if the ceiling flag is not on, the sub CPU 82 ends the counter update process.

  If the RT4-7 game state is not set, the sub CPU 82 subtracts 1 from the ceiling game number counter (step S679). The ceiling game number counter is a counter that counts the number of games consumed in the general game state or the RT1 to 3 game states without shifting to the bonus. Subsequently, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the ceiling game number counter is “0” (step S680). At this time, if the ceiling game number counter is not “0”, the sub CPU 82 ends the counter update process, while if it is “0”, the sub CPU 82 sets the ceiling flag to ON (step S681). Then, the AT latent flag is set to ON (step S682), and the counter update process is terminated.

[Reel stop command reception processing]
With reference to FIG. 105, a reel stop command reception process performed by the sub CPU 82 will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 82 stores information on the operation stop button and the effective stop button (step S691). Subsequently, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the BB gaming state is set (step S692). In the BB gaming state, the sub CPU 82 performs a BB gaming state stop effect process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 106 (step S693), and proceeds to step S696.

  If not in the BB gaming state, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not it is in the RT3 gaming state (step S694). If it is in the RT3 gaming state, the sub CPU 82 performs RT3 gaming state stop effect processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 108 (step S695), and proceeds to step S696. On the other hand, if not in the RT3 gaming state, the sub CPU 82 proceeds to step S696.

  In step S696, the sub CPU 82 performs a sub reel stop control process. Subsequently, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not there is a request for correction of effect data (step S697). If this determination is YES, the sub CPU 82 corrects the effect data (step S698), and proceeds to step S699. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the sub CPU 82 proceeds to step S699.

  In step S699, sub CPU82 discriminate | determines whether the production data at the time of stop operation are set. When the effect data is set, the sub CPU 82 ends the process at the time of receiving the reel stop command, while when it is not set, the effect No. The effect data corresponding to is set (step S700), and the reel stop command reception process is terminated.

[BB game state stop effect processing]
With reference to FIG. 106, the BB gaming state stop effect process performed by the sub CPU 82 will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not bonus type selection effect data is set (step S711). When the bonus type selection effect data is set, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not it is the first stop operation (step S712). At this time, if it is not the first stop operation, the sub CPU 82 ends the BB gaming state stop effect process, whereas if it is the first stop operation, the operation stop button is the left stop button 34. Whether or not (step S713). When the operation stop button is the left stop button 34, the sub CPU 82 sets the BB in-between effect state 1 (step S714) and ends the BB gaming state stop effect process, while the left stop button 34 If not, it is determined whether or not it is the middle stop button 35 (step S715). If the operation stop button is the middle stop button 35, the sub CPU 82 sets the BB in-between effect state 2 (step S716) and ends the BB gaming state stop effect process. On the other hand, when the operation stop button is not the middle stop button 35 (in the case of the right stop button 36), the BB medium effect state 3 is set (step S717), and subsequently, referring to FIG. 107 later. The in-between effect state 3AT lottery process to be described is performed (step S718), and the stop effect process for the BB game state is ended.

  On the other hand, when the bonus type selection effect data is not set, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the effect state 1 is in BB (step S719). If it is not in the BB effect state 1, the sub CPU 82 ends the stop effect process for the BB gaming state, while if it is in the BB effect state 1, it determines whether or not it is the first stop operation (step). S720).

  At this time, if it is not the first stop operation, the sub CPU 82 ends the stop effect process for the BB gaming state, whereas if it is the first stop operation, the effect No. Is any one of “BB1-1” to “BB1-3” (step S721). When this determination is NO, the sub CPU 82 ends the BB gaming state stop effect process, while when it is YES, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the pressing order matches (step S722).

  At this time, if the pressing order does not match, the sub CPU 82 sets the effect data for failure (step S727), and ends the stop effect process for the BB gaming state. On the other hand, if the push order matches, the sub CPU 82 sets success effect data and adds 1 to the correct answer counter (step S723). Subsequently, the sub CPU 82 converts the sub flag into the watermelon A, and updates the stop table group to the stop table group for the watermelon A (step S724). Next, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the correct answer counter is “6” (step S725). If it is “6”, the sub CPU 82 sets the AT flag on (step S726), and the BB game. The state stop effect process is terminated. On the other hand, when the correct answer counter is not “6”, the sub CPU 82 ends the BB gaming state stop effect process.

[Production state 3AT lottery processing during BB]
With reference to FIG. 107, the BB medium effect state 3AT lottery processing performed by the sub CPU 82 will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 82 performs AT lottery with reference to the AT lottery table for selecting the BB effect state 3 (step S731). Subsequently, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not it is AT winning (step S732). At this time, if it is AT winning, the sub CPU 82 sets the AT flag to ON (step S733), and the process proceeds to step S734. If it is not AT winning, the process proceeds to step S734. In step S734, the sub CPU 82 determines story data with reference to the effect / AT lottery table for selecting the effect state 3 during BB, and ends the effect state 3AT lottery process during BB.

[RT3 gaming state stop effect processing]
With reference to FIG. 108, the RT3 gaming state stop effect process performed by the sub CPU 82 will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the sub flag is one left shuriken, one middle shuriken, or one right shuriken (step S741). When this determination is NO, the sub CPU 82 ends the RT3 gaming state stop effect process, while when YES, it determines whether or not it is the first stop operation (step S742).

  At this time, if it is not the first stop operation, the sub CPU 82 terminates the RT3 gaming state stop effect process, whereas if it is the first stop operation, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the pressing order matches. (Step S743). Note that the pressing order matches means that the pressing order is correct for the 3-option replay. Therefore, when the pressing order is correct for the 3-choice replay, the sub CPU 82 refers to the special sub flag change table, determines the sub flag based on the current sub flag and the internal winning combination, and updates the stop table group. (Step S744), the RT3 gaming state stop effect process is terminated. On the other hand, if the pressing order is not correct for the 3 option replay, the subflag is converted to replay A, the stop table group is updated (step S745), and the RT3 gaming state stop effect process is terminated.

  In this way, in the pachislot 1, when the correct answer to 3 choice replay (shift to high RT) is made in the RT3 gaming state which is the final stage of the CZ high lip, the shuriken symbol 312 can be stopped on the sub reels 5-7. Yes. Therefore, the player can grasp from the shuriken symbol 312 that has been stopped that the player shifts to high RT. Here, when the answer is correct for the three-choice replay, the subflag is converted (step S744), and referring to FIG. 64, the subflag to be converted differs depending on the small role / replay data pointer. Specifically, the pachi-slot 1 is configured such that the number of shurikens that can be stopped on the sub reels 5 to 7 increases as the time shifts to a longer high RT.

[Process when receiving display command]
With reference to FIG. 109, a display command reception process performed by the sub CPU 82 will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the payout number counter is greater than “0” (step S751). When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 82 sets payout effect data according to the gaming state and the payout number (step S752), and proceeds to step S760. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the sub CPU 82 proceeds to step S753.

  In step S753, the sub CPU 82 determines whether the winning action flag is any of the RT action symbols 1 to 5 (SB spilled eyes). When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 82 proceeds to step S754. When the determination is NO, the sub CPU 82 proceeds to step S758.

  In step S754, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the AT latent flag is on. When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 82 proceeds to step S755, and when it is NO, the sub CPU 82 proceeds to step S757. In step S755, the sub CPU 82 sets the AT latent flag to OFF, sets the AT flag to ON, sets the precursor flag to OFF (step S756), and then proceeds to step S760. On the other hand, if this determination is NO, the sub CPU 82 sets the fake precursor flag to off (step S757), and then proceeds to step S760.

  In step S758, the sub CPU 82 determines whether the winning operation flag is any one of replays 5 to 8. When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 82 sets a value corresponding to the RT management counter (for example, 50 in the case of the replay 5) (step S759), and then proceeds to step S760. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the sub CPU 82 proceeds to step S760.

  In step S760, the sub CPU 82 performs stage transition processing. Next, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the effect data is set (step S761). The effect data corresponding to is set (step S762). Subsequently, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not special effect data is set (step S763). If the special effect data is not set, the sub CPU 82 terminates the process at the time of receiving the display command. On the other hand, if the special effect data is set, the sub CPU 82 restarts the sub reels 5 to 7 and performs the special effect data. A stop control process is performed at a stop position corresponding to the data (step S764), and the display command reception process ends. The special effect data is an effect that is performed using the Shinobi button (the middle stop button 35) after the third stop, and will be described in detail later.

[Process when bonus start command is received]
With reference to FIG. 110, a bonus start command reception process performed by the sub CPU 82 will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 82 clears each flag and counter (step S771), and proceeds to step S772. In Step S772, the sub CPU 82 sets bonus start effect data corresponding to the started bonus, and ends the process at the time of receiving the bonus start command.

[Process when receiving bonus end command]
With reference to FIG. 111, a bonus end command reception process performed by the sub CPU 82 will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the production state 3 is in BB (step S781). At this time, if it is in the BB effect state 3, the sub CPU 82 sets the bonus end effect data according to the presence or absence of the AT flag (step S783), and proceeds to step S784. On the other hand, if it is not the BB effect state 3, the sub CPU 82 sets bonus end effect data corresponding to the completed bonus (step S783), and proceeds to step S784. In step S784, the sub CPU 82 sets “1000” in the ceiling game number counter, and ends the bonus end command reception process.

[Process when receiving input status command]
With reference to FIG. 112, the input state command reception process performed by the sub CPU 82 will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not there is a valid stop button (step S791). If there is a valid stop button at this time, the sub CPU 82 ends the input state command reception process. That is, in this case, the sub CPU 82 performs a predetermined process according to the reel stop command.

  On the other hand, if there is no valid stop button, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the middle stop button 35 is turned on (step S792). That is, it is determined whether or not the operated stop button is a Shinobi button. When a button other than the shinobi button is operated, the sub CPU 82 ends the process at the time of receiving the input state command. On the other hand, when the shinobi button is operated, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not special effect data is set. (Step S793).

  If the special effect data is not set, the sub CPU 82 terminates the input state command reception process, whereas if it is set, the process proceeds to step S794. In step S794, the sub CPU 82 performs special effect stop control processing based on the set special effect data. Subsequently, the sub CPU 82 performs a special sub reel control process based on the set special effect data (step S795), and ends the input state command reception process.

<Direction by pachislot 1>
The configuration and processing of the main control circuit 61 and the sub control circuit 62 have been described above. Next, various effects performed by the liquid crystal display device 8 of the pachislot machine 1 and the sub reels 5 to 7 in conjunction with each other will be described with reference to FIGS. 113 to 131. 114, 116, 118, 120, 122, 124, 126, 127, 129, and 131, the reel back lamps are turned off for the sub-reels 5 to 7 indicated by hatching. Thus, it is difficult to visually recognize the symbols from the sub-reel symbol display areas 5A to 7A.

[Lasso production]
With reference to FIG. 113 and FIG. 114, the lasso production performed in the pachislot 1 will be described. FIG. 113 is an effect data table that defines effect data of a lasso effect, and FIG. 114 is a display / operation example of a lasso effect. The lasso effect is an effect in which the character A displayed on the liquid crystal display device 8 pulls the symbol of the sub reel 6 according to the repeated hitting of the shinobi button (the middle stop button 35) after the third stop operation, and the red seven symbols are aligned on the sub reel. It is.

  (1) Referring to FIG. 114, in the lasso production, since the special stop control bit is OFF, the sub reels 5 to 7 are normally operated from the first stop operation to the third stop operation (from 3rd-on). Stops within a predetermined number of sliding pieces at the specified timing. Since the reel back lamps 48L to 48T of the sub reels 5 to 7 are all turned on from the first stop operation to the third stop operation, the symbols can be visually recognized from the sub reel symbol display areas 5A to 7A.

  (2) When the on edge corresponding to the third stop operation becomes the off edge, the character A displayed on the liquid crystal display device 8 is noticed and all the reel back lamps 48L to 48T of the sub reels 5 to 7 are turned off. As a result, it becomes difficult to visually recognize the symbols on the sub reels 5 to 7. At this time, the sub reels 5 to 7 change again and are adjusted to the reel stop appearance corresponding to the lasso production.

(3) When the sub reel output adjustment is performed, the reel back lamps 48M, 48O to 48Q, 48S are turned off, and the smoke of the sub reels 5 to 7 is partially released (after t1 second). At this time, the red reels 300 are displayed in the left / middle area 5AM, the red symbols 303 are displayed in the right / middle area 7AM, and the red 7 symbols 302 are displayed below the middle symbol display area. Is adjusted to the position where is displayed. In other words, in the sub reels 5 to 7, “7” is adjusted so that the balance is “tempered” by two reels.
After that, the liquid crystal display device 8 displays an image 500 that prompts the character A to repeatedly hit the shinobi button while performing an effect of pulling the sub reel 6 inside (after t2 seconds).

  (4) In this case, when the player repeatedly hits the shinobi button, the character A pulls the sub reel 6 in the middle, pulls up the red 7 symbol 302 to the middle / middle area 6AM, and produces the effect of aligning “7” as the temper. Made. That is, the position of the red 7 symbol 302 on the sub-reel 6 changes as the player hits the Shinobi button repeatedly. When the bonus is internally won, “7” is aligned on the sub reels 5 to 7 (4-1). When the bonus is not internally bonused, “7” is aligned on the sub reels 5 to 7. There is no control (4-2).

[Decisive pose production]
With reference to FIG. 115 and FIG. 116, the determined pose effect performed in the pachislot 1 will be described. FIG. 115 is an effect data table that defines effect data for a determined pose effect, and FIG. 116 is a display / operation example of a determined pose effect. The determined pose effect is an effect in which the output displayed on the liquid crystal display device 8 is displayed on the sub reels 5 to 7.

  (1) When the start lever 33 is operated, the liquid crystal display device 8 displays the outcomes to be displayed on the sub reels 5 to 7. That is, it corresponds to the image 510 corresponding to the red 7 symbol 300, the image 511 corresponding to the red 7 symbol 301, the image 512 corresponding to the red 7 symbol 302, the image 513 corresponding to the red 7 symbol 303, and the red 7 symbol 304. With the image 514, the outcomes to be displayed on the sub reels 5 to 7 are displayed.

  (2) When the player operates the left stop button 34, the left sub reel 5 corresponding to the left stop button 34 stops. Here, since the determined pose effect is an effect in which the special stop control bit is turned on, the sub reels 5 to 7 are stopped at a predetermined position regardless of the timing of operating the stop buttons 34 to 36. At this time, when the red 7 symbols 300 to 304 are stopped on the sub reels 5 to 7, a character corresponding to the red 7 symbols is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 8. For example, when the red 7 symbol 300 stops, the character A corresponding to the character 300A that is a part of the red 7 symbol 300 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 8. In (2) of FIG. 116, since the red 7 symbol 300 and the red 7 symbol 301 are stopped on the left sub reel 5, characters A and B are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 8.

  (3) Subsequently, when the player operates the middle stop button 35, the middle sub-reel 6 corresponding to the middle stop button 35 stops, and the red 7 symbol 302 stops. Then, the character C corresponding to the red 7 symbol 302 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 8.

  (4) Subsequently, when the player operates the right stop button 36, the right sub reel 7 corresponding to the right stop button 36 stops. At this time, if the bonus is internally won, the right sub-reel 7 stops so that the outputs displayed on the liquid crystal display device 8 are aligned when the start lever 33 is operated, and the red 7 symbol 303 and the red 7 symbol. Characters D and E corresponding to 304 are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 8 (4-1). On the other hand, when the bonus is not won internally, the right sub-reel 7 is stopped so that the output displayed on the liquid crystal display device 8 is not aligned when the start lever 33 is operated, and the character corresponding to the red 7 symbol 304 is displayed. Only E is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 8.

  (5) When the output displayed on the liquid crystal display device 8 can be aligned when the start lever 33 is operated, an image celebrating success is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 8 (5-1). On the other hand, if the output displayed on the liquid crystal display device 8 cannot be aligned when the start lever 33 is operated, an image indicating failure has been displayed on the liquid crystal display device 8 (5-2).

  In addition, although the timing when it turns out that it turns out is demonstrated only at the time of 3rd stop operation, it is not restricted to this, It may be found that it fails at the time of 1st stop operation or 2nd stop operation. Good. In addition, although the case where the special stop control bit is on has been described as an example, the determined pause effect may be an effect where the special stop control bit is off. That is, the sub reels 5 to 7 may be stopped at the timing when the player performs a stop operation. In this case, the sub reels 5 to 7 are stopped according to the internal winning combination. That is, if the bonus is not won internally, “7” will not be aligned on the sub reels 5 to 7 regardless of the timing of the player's stop operation.

[Red development production]
With reference to FIG. 117 and FIG. 118, the red development effect performed in the pachislot 1 will be described. 117 is an effect data table that defines effect data for a red development effect, and FIG. 118 is a display / operation example of a red development effect. The red development effect is an effect of defeating an enemy character corresponding to the symbols displayed in the sub reel symbol display areas 5A to 7A on the liquid crystal display device 8.

  (1) When the start lever 33 is operated, an effect title is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 8 and the sub reels 5 to 7 rotate.

(2) Thereafter, when the third stop operation is performed, the sub reels 5 to 7 are stopped and the enemy character is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 8. In this case, the enemy character displayed on the liquid crystal display device 8 corresponds to the symbols (excluding the red 7 symbols) displayed in the sub reel symbol display areas 5A to 7A. That is, a bell symbol is displayed in the left / middle region 5AM, and a watermelon symbol is displayed in the left / lower region 5AL. Correspondingly, an enemy bell 521 and an enemy watermelon 522 are displayed on the left side of the liquid crystal display device 8. A replay symbol is displayed in the middle / upper region 6AU, a bell symbol is displayed in the middle / middle region 6AM, and a cherry symbol is displayed in the middle / lower region 6AL. Correspondingly, an enemy lip 520, an enemy bell 521, and an enemy cherry 523 are displayed on the inside of the liquid crystal display device 8. A cherry symbol is displayed in the right / upper region 7AU, and a bell symbol is displayed in the right / lower region 7AL. Correspondingly, an enemy cherry 523 and an enemy bell 521 are displayed on the right side of the liquid crystal display device 8.
The red development effect is an effect in which the special stop control bit is on, and the stop positions of the sub reels 5 to 7 are determined in advance, but the red development effect may be an effect in which the special stop control bit is off. That is, the sub reels 5 to 7 are stopped at the timing of the player's stop operation, and the enemy characters corresponding to the symbols displayed in the sub reel symbol display areas 5A to 7A may be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 8.

(3) Thereafter, an effect of attacking the enemy character displayed on the liquid crystal display device 8 is performed (after t1 seconds), and an effect of defeating the enemy lip 520 is performed as a result of the attack (after t2 seconds). Then, in response to defeating the enemy lip 520, among the reel back lamps 48L to 48T, the reel back lamp 48M corresponding to the middle / upper region 6AU where the replay symbol is located is turned off. As a result, it becomes difficult to visually recognize the replay symbols displayed in the middle / upper region 6AU.
If two or more enemy characters are defeated, the reel back lamps at the corresponding locations (two or more locations) are turned off.

(4) Thereafter, an effect of attacking the enemy character is performed, and other than the enemy watermelon 522 is defeated. At this time, if the bonus is won internally, the enemy watermelon 522 is also defeated and the corresponding reel back lamp is turned off. As a result, only the red 7 symbols can be visually recognized in the sub-reel symbol display areas 5A to 7A (4-1). On the other hand, when the bonus is not internally won, the enemy watermelon 522 cannot be defeated, and symbols other than the red 7 symbols can be visually recognized in the sub-reel symbol display areas 5A to 7A (4-2).
Note that the timing at which the enemy character cannot be defeated is not limited to the last enemy character, and can be set as appropriate.

  (5) When all the enemy characters have been defeated, the sub reels 5 to 7 are re-variable and the turn adjustment is performed so that “7” is aligned, and the liquid crystal display device 8 celebrates defeating the enemy characters. An image is displayed (5-1). On the other hand, when the enemy character cannot be defeated, an image indicating failure is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 8 (5-2).

[Blue development production]
With reference to FIGS. 119 and 120, the blue development effect performed in the pachislot 1 will be described. FIG. 119 is an effect data table that defines effect data of the blue development effect, and FIG. 120 is a display / operation example of the blue development effect. The blue development effect is an effect that, after the third stop operation, the sub reels 5 to 7 sway so as to wave in a state where “7” is aligned and not aligned, and finally stop so that “7” is aligned / not aligned. It is.

  (1) When the start lever 33 is operated, an effect title is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 8 and all the reel back lamps 48L to 48T of the sub reels 5 to 7 are turned off. In this case, the sub reels 5 to 7 are stopped without rotating.

(2) Thereafter, when the first stop operation is performed, the character E is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 8, and the left sub-reel 5 starts to rotate in the reverse direction while all the reel back lamps 48L to 48T are turned off. To do.
Depending on the determined blue development effect, the sub reel 6 and the sub reel 7 also start to rotate in the reverse direction in accordance with the second stop operation and the third stop operation. Here, when the bonus is internally won, it is easy to select an effect in which many sub reels start rotating in the reverse direction. When the bonus is not internally won, few sub reels rotate in the reverse direction. It is easy to select an effect to start.

  (3) When the on-edge for the third stop operation becomes an off-edge, the character E displayed on the liquid crystal display device 8 starts attacking the enemy character and the reel back lamps 48L to 48T are turned on. In this case, the sub reels 5 to 7 are controlled so that “7” is aligned or not aligned while swaying up and down.

  (4) When the bonus has been won internally, the sub reels 5 to 7 are stopped with “7” aligned, and the liquid crystal display device 8 displays a state in which the character E defeats the enemy character 530. (4-1). On the other hand, when the bonus is not won internally, the sub reels 5 to 7 are stopped in a state where “7” is not aligned, and the liquid crystal display device 8 displays a state in which the enemy character 530 cannot be defeated.

[Green development]
With reference to FIG. 121 and FIG. 122, the green development effect performed in the pachislot 1 will be described. 121 is an effect data table that defines effect data for green development effects, and FIG. 122 is a display / operation example of green development effects. The green development effect is an effect in which after the third stop operation, the smoke state is released in order from the right sub-reel 7 and “7” is gradually aligned on the sub-reels 5 to 7.

  (1) When the start lever 33 is operated, the title is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 8, and all of the reel back lamps 48L to 48T are turned off. In this case, the sub reels 5 to 7 start to rotate.

  (2) Thereafter, when the first stop operation to the third stop operation are performed, the sub reels 5 to 7 are stopped according to the stop operation. Since the green development effect is an effect in which the special correction control bit is on, the stop position of the sub reels 5 to 7 is determined in advance, but is not limited to this, and the sub reel is determined depending on the timing of the player's stop operation. 5-7 may stop. With the third stop operation, the liquid crystal display device 8 displays a state in which the character D swings an ax over a large tree. At this time, the sub reels 5 to 7 vibrate (3rd-on) as the ax is swung over the large tree.

  (3) After that, when the on-edge for the third stop operation becomes the off-edge, the upper portion of the large tree 540 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 8 and the middle stage of the sub-reel symbol display areas 5A to 7A (left / middle stage area 5AM, middle / Light passes from right to left in the middle area 6AM and the right / middle area 7AM).

  (4) After that, the sub reels 5 to 7 are adjusted in balance and irradiated from the right sub reel 7 in order from the reel back lamp. For example, the symbols become visible in the order of right / middle area 7AM, middle / middle area 6AM, and left / middle area 5AM. At this time, if the bonus is won internally, a red 7 symbol is displayed in the right / middle region 7AM, a red 7 symbol is displayed in the middle / middle region 6AM, and a red symbol is displayed in the left / middle region 5AM. Seven symbols are displayed. That is, “7” is aligned on the sub reels 5 to 7. The liquid crystal display device 8 displays a state in which the large tree 540 is cut down (4-1). On the other hand, when the bonus has not been won internally, the red 7 symbol is not displayed in any of the right / middle region 7AM, the middle / middle region 6AM, and the left / middle region 5AM. That is, “7” is not aligned on the sub reels 5 to 7. The liquid crystal display device 8 displays a state in which the large tree 540 cannot be cut down (4-2).

[Yellow development production]
With reference to FIG. 123 and FIG. 124, the yellow development effect performed in the pachislot 1 will be described. FIG. 123 is an effect data table that prescribes effect data of a yellow development effect, and FIG. 124 shows a display / operation example of a yellow development effect. The yellow development effect is an effect of aligning “7” to the sub reels 5 to 7 by operating the shinobi button and stopping the sub reel 6 after the third stop operation.

  (1) When the start lever 33 is operated, a title is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 8 and a state in which the character B selects a slot machine is displayed. At this time, all of the reel back lamps 48L to 48T are turned off. In this case, the sub reels 5 to 7 are stopped without rotating.

  (2) After the third stop operation, the liquid crystal display device 8 displays a state in which the character B inserts a coin into the slot machine (3rd) and starts the game (after t1 seconds). At this time, all of the reel back lamps 48L to 48T are turned on as coins are inserted into the liquid crystal display device 8, and rotation of the sub reels 5 to 7 is started when the game of the liquid crystal display device 8 is started. Thereafter, the left sub-reel 5 and the right sub-reel 7 are automatically stopped according to the movement of the character B of the liquid crystal display device 8, and the red 7 symbol 300 and the red 7 symbol are displayed in the left / middle region 5AM and the right / middle region 7AM. 303 is displayed (after t2 seconds). Then, an image prompting the player to operate the shinobi button is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 8 (after t3 seconds).

(3) At this time, when the player operates the shinobi button in conjunction with the rotation of the sub reel 6, the sub reel 6 stops according to the operation timing. In this case, when the bonus is won internally, depending on the timing of the player's operation, the red 7 symbol 302 stops in the middle / middle region 6AM and “7” is aligned on the sub reels 5 to 7 (3 -1). On the other hand, if the bonus has not been won internally, regardless of the player's timing, the red 7 symbol 302 does not stop in the middle / middle area 6AM and “7” will not be aligned on the sub reels 5-7. (3-2).
The stop of the sub reel 6 depends on the timing of the player's operation, so even if the bonus is internally won, “7” may not be aligned on the sub reels 5 to 7 depending on the timing of the operation.

  (4) Thereafter, when the bonus is won internally, a state of celebrating success is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 8 (4-1). On the other hand, when the bonus has not been won internally, the liquid crystal display device 8 displays a state indicating failure.

[Decisive battle production]
With reference to FIG. 125 to FIG. 127, the battle battle effect performed in the pachislot 1 will be described. FIG. 125 is an effect data table that prescribes effect data of the battle effect, and FIGS. 126 and 127 are display / operation examples of the battle effect. The battle effect is an effect in which the character corresponding to the red 7 symbol displayed in the sub reel symbol display areas 5A and 7A confronts the enemy character. 125 to 127, display / operation examples until the character corresponding to the red 7 symbol and the enemy character to be confronted in the battle effect are determined will be described. When the character corresponding to the red 7 symbol and the enemy character to be confronted are determined, the characters confront each other on the liquid crystal display device 8 in the next game, and the enemy character is defeated when the bonus is internally won Is displayed.

  (1) When the start lever 33 is operated, the title is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 8 and all the reel back lamps 48L to 48T are turned off. In this case, the sub reels 5 to 7 start to rotate.

(2) When the player operates the left stop button 34, the left sub-reel 5 corresponding to the left stop button 34 stops, the red 7 symbol stops, the reel back lamp lights, and the sub-reel symbol display area A red 7 symbol is displayed on 5A. Here, the stop position of the red 7 symbol and the type of the reel back lamp to be lit differ depending on the effect data.
For example, in (2) of FIG. 126, the red 7 symbol 300 is stopped in the left / upper region 5AU and the reel back lamp 48L is lit, so that the red 7 symbol 300 is displayed in the sub reel symbol display region 5A. In this case, the character A corresponding to the red 7 symbol 300 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 8.
In (2) of FIG. 127, the red 7 symbol 300 stops in the left / upper region 5AU, the red 7 symbol 301 stops in the left / lower region 5AL, and the reel back lamps 48L and 48R are lit. A red 7 symbol 300 and a red 7 symbol 301 are displayed in the sub-reel symbol display area 5A. In this case, character A and character B corresponding to the red 7 symbol 300 and the red 7 symbol 301 are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 8.
As described above, in the decisive battle effect, a bonus symbol (red 7 symbol 300 to 304 or BAR symbol 305) is displayed in the sub reel symbol display areas 5A to 7A in accordance with the stop operation, and a character corresponding to the liquid crystal display device 8 appears. To do. The character corresponding to the red 7 symbols 300 to 304 is an ally character, and the character corresponding to the BAR symbol 305 is an enemy character.

  (3) When the player operates the middle stop button 35, the middle sub-reel 6 corresponding to the middle stop button 35 stops, the BAR symbol 305 stops, the reel back lamp lights, and the sub-reel symbol display area In 6A, a BAR symbol 305 is displayed. Further, the silhouette of the enemy character Z corresponding to the BAR symbol 305 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 8.

(4) When the player operates the right stop button 36 (on edge), the right sub-reel 7 corresponding to the right stop button 36 stops, the red 7 symbol stops, and the reel back lamp lights. In the sub reel design display area 7A, a character corresponding to the red 7 design is displayed.
For example, in (4) of FIG. 126, the red 7 symbol 304 is stopped in the right / lower region 7AL, and the reel back lamp 48T is lit, so that the red 7 symbol 304 is displayed in the sub reel symbol display region 7A. In this case, the character E corresponding to the red 7 symbol 304 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 8.
In (2) of FIG. 127, the red 7 symbol 303 stops in the right / upper region 7AU, the red 7 symbol 304 stops in the right / lower region 7AL, and the reel back lamps 48N and 48T are lit. A red 7 symbol 303 and a red 7 symbol 304 are displayed in the sub-reel symbol display area 7A. In this case, a character D and a character E corresponding to the red 7 symbol 303 and the red 7 symbol 304 are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 8.

(5) After that, when the on-edge for the third stop operation becomes the off-edge, the identity of the enemy character Z displayed as a silhouette is determined.
For example, in (5) of FIG. 126, the strong enemy character Z1 is displayed. Thereby, in the next game, an effect of “character A, character E” vs. “strong enemy character Z1” is performed.
In (5) of FIG. 127, the weak enemy character Z2 is displayed. Thereby, in the next game, “character A, character B, character D, character E” vs. “weak enemy character Z2” is produced.

[Falling production]
With reference to FIG. 128 and FIG. 129, the fall effect performed in the pachislot 1 will be described. FIG. 128 is an effect data table that defines effect data for a drop effect, and FIGS. 128 and 129 are display / operation examples of a drop effect. The fall effect is an effect of notifying a degree of expectation that a bonus is determined as an internal winning combination using a display unit (bonus count display unit 10) configured by 7 SEG.

  (1) When the start lever 33 is operated, an effect title is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 8, an image in which the character A falls on the cliff is displayed, and the sub reels 5 to 7 rotate. In this case, the reel back lamps 48L to 48T are lit.

  (2) When the first stop operation to the third stop operation are performed, the sub reels 5 to 7 are stopped according to the timing of the player's operation. At this time, the liquid crystal display device 8 displays how the character A finds the signboard, and the bonus count display unit 10 provided on the right side of the sub reels 5 to 7 starts to change.

  (3) After that, an image prompting the user to operate the shinobi button is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 8.

  (4) When the player operates the shinobi button, the bonus count display unit 10 that has fluctuated is stopped, and the expectation degree that the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination is displayed. For example, in (5) of FIG. 129, it is notified that the degree of expectation is “77%”.

[Notification of push order of 6 choice (3 choice) replay by AT]
With reference to FIG. 130 and FIG. 131, the 6-option replay push order notification performed in the pachislot 1 will be described. FIG. 130 is an effect data table that prescribes effect data when the correct answer of the 6-option replay is “left → middle → right”, and FIG. 131 shows an AT display / operation for notifying the pressing order of the 6-option replay. It is an example.

(1) When the start lever 33 is operated, an image prompting the user to operate the left stop button 34 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 8 and the sub reels 5 to 7 are rotated. In this case, the reel back lamps 48L, 48O, 48R are turned on, and the reel back lamps 48M, 48N, 48P, 48Q, 48S, 48T are turned off. That is, only the sub reel 5 is irradiated by the reel back lamp, and the sub reels 6 and 7 are not irradiated by the reel back lamp.
Thereby, the player can recognize the type of the stop button to be operated as the first stop operation not only from the display on the liquid crystal display device 8 but also from the sub reels 5 to 7.

(2) When the first stop operation is performed, the corresponding sub reel is stopped. At this time, an image prompting the operation of the middle stop button 35 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 8 as the second stop operation, and the reel back lamps 48M, 48P, and 48S that have been turned off are turned on. As a result, in addition to the sub reel 5, the sub reel 6 is also irradiated by the reel back lamp.
Thereby, the player can recognize the type of the stop button to be operated as the second stop operation not only from the display on the liquid crystal display device 8 but also from the sub reels 5 to 7.

(3) When the second stop operation is performed, the corresponding sub reel is stopped. At this time, an image prompting the operation of the right stop button 36 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 8 as the third stop operation, and the reel back lamps 48N, 48Q, and 48T that have been turned off are turned on. As a result, in addition to the sub reels 5 and 6, the sub reel 7 is also irradiated by the reel back lamp.
Thereby, the player can recognize the type of the stop button to be operated as the third stop operation not only from the display on the liquid crystal display device 8 but also from the sub reels 5 to 7.

(4) When the third stop operation is performed, the corresponding sub reel stops. At this time, if the stop operation is performed in accordance with the notified pressing order, the answer is correct to the 6-option replay.
Although only the 6-option notification has been described, the 3-option notification can be similarly performed using the sub reels 5 to 7 and the liquid crystal display device 8.

<Effects of pachislot 1>
This is the end of the description of the configuration of the pachislot 1 and the effects performed by the pachislot 1. Hereinafter, effects of the pachislot 1 of the present embodiment will be described.

[Sudden transition to high RT in gradual transition of RT gaming state]
In the pachislot 1, a stepwise transition is performed when shifting from a CZ high lip to a high RT. Specifically, when the 6-option replay is correctly answered (Replay 3) in the RT1 gaming state, the RT2 gaming state is entered, and when the 6-option replay is correctly answered (Replay 4) in the RT2 gaming state, the RT3 gaming state is entered. Then, in the RT3 gaming state, when a correct answer is made to the three-choice replay (replays 5 to 8), a transition to high RT is made.

  By the way, in such a step-by-step transition, there are cases where the current stage is maintained even if the six-choice replay is correctly answered. Specifically, even if the 6-option replay is correctly answered in the RT2 gaming state, the RT2 gaming state is maintained when the replay 3 wins. Similarly, even if the 6-option replay is correctly answered in the RT3 gaming state, when the replay 4 wins, the RT3 gaming state is maintained. In order to maintain the stage when such a 6-option replay is correctly answered, the pachislot 1 adopts the duplicate winning configuration of the previous stage replay as it is.

  And, by configuring any combination other than BB or RB using any of the red symbols 202 to peach symbols 209 having similar shapes, a display combination established from a combination of symbols displayed on the main reels 2 to 4 ( It is difficult to determine the type of the winning action flag. In addition, since the replays 1 to 4 are converted into the sub flag replay A or the replay B (replay-replay-replay), the type of the display combination is also determined from the combination of symbols displayed on the sub reels 5 to 7. Making it difficult.

  As a result, it is difficult for the player to recognize the current level of the game, and it is possible to realize a gameability that the player cannot expect, such as unexpectedly shifting to high RT. In order to make it difficult for the player to recognize the level of the current stage, it is preferable that the effect display on the liquid crystal display device 8 be the same display in the CZ high lip.

[Announcement of push order about gradual transition of RT gaming state]
Here, the push order capable of realizing the stepwise transition of the RT gaming state is notified when a predetermined lottery (AT lottery) is won. And this notification (AT) is performed until it shifts to high RT. That is, the AT flag is set to OFF when shifting from the high RT to the general gaming state (step S676 in FIG. 104). Therefore, once AT is performed, the player can surely shift to high RT.

[A new method for AT lottery during BB]
By the way, for such AT lottery, the pachislot 1 performs AT lottery by a new method. Specifically, in the production state 1 during the BB, 3 selections are randomly performed (FIG. 65), and if the 3 selections are correctly answered 6 times, the AT lottery is won (step S726 in FIG. 106). ). In this case, when the AT lottery is won once (if the answer is correct five times), the background of the liquid crystal display device 8 becomes a different background (background data B) (step S583 in FIG. 95). . As a result, the player can recognize that he / she will win the AT lottery if he / she makes a correct answer once more.

  In the pachislot 1, the number of three correct answers is described as six, but the number of correct answers may be determined by lottery. In this case as well, the background of the liquid crystal display device 8 can be made different when the AT lottery is won once.

  In this way, in the case of the background based on the background data A, the player expects to play the game in the correct answer to the three choice effects, and the background data after the predetermined number of correct answers. In the background by B, the degree of expectation for winning the AT lottery is further increased. In the background based on the background data B, if the three choices are correct, an AT lottery will always be won. Therefore, the player can acquire navigation points by his own operation, and the game in the BB where the operation has become monotonous. The interest itself can be improved.

  Further, in the production state 1 during the BB, when the AT lottery cannot be won with the remaining number of games, the three-choice production is not performed (step S585 in FIG. 95). Therefore, useless effects are not performed, the control load can be reduced, and the player does not have unnecessary expectations.

[Linked effect between sub reel and liquid crystal display]
Further, in the pachislot machine 1, notification of six choices and the like necessary for the stepwise transition of the RT gaming state and a predetermined effect are performed using not only the liquid crystal display device 8 but also the sub reels 5 to 7. As a result, the production effect is enhanced and the interest is improved.

  In particular, in the pachi-slot 1, a semi-transparent film is pasted on the sub-reel symbol display area for displaying symbols arranged on the sub-reels 5 to 7, and smoke processing is performed. Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult to visually recognize all the sub reels 5 to 7 as necessary, or to make only one sub reel or a part of the sub reel visible, and it is possible to produce an interlocking effect between the sub reels 5 to 7 and the liquid crystal display device 8. The effect can be further improved.

  Specifically, by performing the same effect on the sub reels 5 to 7 and the liquid crystal display device 8, not only can the effect of the effect on the player be improved, but more information can be notified to the player. Become.

[Push order notification by sub reel and liquid crystal display device 8]
For example, when notifying the pressing order, the pachi-slot 1 makes it possible to easily recognize not only the liquid crystal display device 8 but also the sub-reel to be stopped by making the sub-reel symbol display area smoked. Thereby, even if it is a case where the player is paying attention to the liquid crystal display device 8 or when paying attention to the sub reels 5 to 7, the player can surely recognize the pushing order.

[Improved production effect by smoke processing itself]
Further, by performing an effect linked to the sub reels 5 to 7 in the liquid crystal display device 8, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the sub reels 5 to 7, and not only the effect of the liquid crystal display device 8 itself but also the sub reels 5 to 7. The production effect can be dramatically improved.

  For example, in the “blue development effect” and the “green development effect”, the sub reels 5 to 7 are made difficult to visually recognize due to the smoke of the sub reel symbol display areas 5A to 7A, so that the sub reels 5 to 7 and the liquid crystal display device 8 are linked. The effect is improved.

That is, in the “blue development effect”, the effect of the effect is improved by rotating the sub reels 5 to 7 in the direction opposite to the normal direction in conjunction with the action of the character E displayed on the liquid crystal display device 8. .
Further, in the “green development effect”, an effect in which the sub reels 5 to 7 and the liquid crystal display device 8 are interlocked by realizing the large tree displayed on the liquid crystal display device 8 as the sub reels 5 to 7 is realized. The sub reels 5 to 7 and the liquid crystal display device 8 express how the large tree falls down by releasing the smoked state in order from the sub reel symbol display area 7A on the right side along with the display of the character D swinging down the ax on the device 8. doing. Therefore, it is possible to perform an effect linked with the sub reels 5 to 7 and the liquid crystal display device 8, and the effect of the effect can be further enhanced.

[Direction using Shinobi button]
In addition to the interlocking effects between the sub reels 5 to 7 and the liquid crystal display device 8, the pachislot 1 has an effect that the player can actively participate by using the Shinobi button. For example, in the “lasso production” and “yellow development production”, the production effect is further enhanced by using the Shinobi button.

That is, in the “lasso production”, the sub reels 5 to 7 and the liquid crystal display device 8 are interlocked with each other, and “7” is controlled to be aligned on the sub reels 5 to 7 by the player's continuous hitting operation on the shinobi button.
Further, in the “yellow development effect”, the sub reels 5 to 7 and the liquid crystal display device 8 are interlocked, and “7” is controlled to be aligned in the sub reels 5 to 7 according to the timing of the player's operation on the shinobi button. The
As a result, the player can be involved in the effect in which the sub reels 5 to 7 and the liquid crystal display device 8 are linked, and the effect of the effect can be further enhanced.

[Interlocking of the sub reel design with the liquid crystal display]
In the pachislot machine 1, the symbols arranged on the sub reels 5 to 7 and the display of the liquid crystal display device 8 are associated with each other, whereby the sub reels 5 to 7 and the liquid crystal display device 8 are closely associated with each other. For example, in the “red development effect”, “decision pose effect”, and “confrontation effect”, the liquid crystal display device 8 produces an effect corresponding to the symbols arranged on the sub reels 5 to 7.

That is, in the “red development effect”, an enemy character corresponding to a symbol other than the bonus symbol among the symbols displayed in the sub reel symbol display areas 5A to 7A is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 8, and the enemy character is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 8. Production to defeat.
In the “determined pose effect”, when a symbol corresponding to the appearance displayed on the liquid crystal display device 8 is displayed in the sub-reel symbol display areas 5A to 7A, a character corresponding to the displayed symbol is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 8. It will be done.
Similarly, also in the “confrontation effect”, a character corresponding to the bonus symbol displayed in the sub reel symbol display areas 5A to 7A is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 8, and thereafter, the effect is performed by the displayed character.
As a result, the symbols arranged on the sub reels 5 to 7 and the display of the liquid crystal display device 8 can be closely related, and the effect of the production can be further enhanced.

  The “red development effect”, “decision pose effect”, and “confrontation effect” are effects in which the special stop control bit is on, but may be effects that are off. That is, by determining the symbol code (see FIG. 60) of the symbols displayed in the sub reel symbol display areas 5A to 7A, and reading out the character image corresponding to the symbol code from the ROM 83, the symbols arranged on the sub reel and the liquid crystal display are displayed. The display of the device 8 may be associated with the display.

[Synchronization of 7SEG]
Further, in the pachi-slot 1, an effect is improved by performing an effect by using the bonus count display unit 10 in addition to the sub reels 5 to 7 and the liquid crystal display device 8. For example, in the “fall effect”, an effect is performed using the bonus count display unit 10 of 7 SEG.

  That is, in the “fall effect”, the bonus count display unit 10 of 7SEG is changed corresponding to the liquid crystal display device 8, and this change is stopped by operating the shinobi button, and the expectation that the bonus is won internally is expected. The degree is informed. As a result, the production effect can be further enhanced as compared with the linked production of the simple sub reels 5 to 7 and the liquid crystal display device 8.

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

  In the present embodiment, the pachislot machine 1 using three reels of the main reels 2 to 4 has been described as an example, but the number of reels is not limited to three. For example, two or four or more reels may be used.

  Furthermore, in addition to the pachislot machine 1 as in the embodiment, the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines. Furthermore, a game can be executed by applying the present invention to a game program that performs the above-described operation of the pachislot machine 1 in a pseudo manner for a home game machine. In that case, a CD-ROM, FD (flexible disk), or any other recording medium can be used as a recording medium for recording the game program.

1 gaming machine 2, 3, 4 reel 5, 6, 7 sub reel 33 start lever 34, 35, 36 stop button 63 main control circuit 64 main CPU
65 Main ROM
66 Main RAM
81 Sub-control circuit

Claims (1)

A plurality of types of replays that increase the winning probability of a specific combination including a first specific combination, a second specific combination, and a third specific combination, which are triggers for re-game operation when a predetermined condition is satisfied A gaming machine with time,
A plurality of reels around which a plurality of symbols are arranged, and
A display area capable of variable display and stop display of the symbols arranged on the reel;
A plurality of stop operation means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels and receiving a player's stop operation;
Reel rotation control means for starting rotation of the reel in response to satisfying the start condition of the unit game;
In response to satisfying the start condition of the unit game, the internal lottery table corresponding to the operating state of the replay time including the first replay time, the second replay time, and the third replay time is referred to. An internal lottery means for determining the combination as an internal winning combination;
Stop control information for controlling the stop of rotation of the reel according to the type of the winning combination determined as an internal winning combination, according to the operation order of the plurality of stop operating means among the determined plurality of winning combinations Stop control information determining means for determining stop control information for winning a combination;
A reel stop control means for stopping rotation of the reel corresponding to the operated stop operation means based on the stop control information in response to the player operating the stop operation means;
In the first replay time, the operation of the replay time is terminated on condition that the first specific combination wins, and the operation of the second replay time is started on condition that the second specific combination wins. In the second replay time, the operation of the replay time is terminated on condition that the first specific combination wins, and the operation of the third replay time starts on condition that the third specific combination wins. And RT control means for ending the operation of the replay time on condition that the first specific combination wins in the third replay time,
With
In the internal lottery table according to the first replay time,
The first specific combination includes the first specific combination and the second specific combination, and the second specific combination is awarded when the operation order of the stop operation means is an appropriate operation order, and the first specific combination is awarded when the operation order is not appropriate. A first winning probability is defined for a plurality of first internal winning combinations corresponding to the stop control information to be made,
In the internal lottery table according to the second replay time,
When the second winning probability is defined for the plurality of first internal winning combinations, the third specific combination includes the first specific combination and the third specific combination, and the operation sequence of the stop operation is an appropriate operation sequence. A third winning probability is defined for a plurality of second internal winning combinations corresponding to the stop control information for winning the specified combination and winning the first specified combination if not appropriate,
In the internal lottery table according to the third replay time,
A fourth winning probability is defined for the plurality of second internal winning combinations,
The reel stop control means includes
In the first replay time or the second replay time, when any of the plurality of first internal winning combinations is determined as an internal winning combination by the internal lottery means, the operation order of the stop operation means is appropriate Stop the rotation of the reel so that the second specified combination is won when the operation order is correct, and the first specified combination is won when not appropriate,
In the second replay time or the third replay time, when any of the plurality of second internal winning combinations is determined as an internal winning combination by the internal lottery means, the operation order of the stop operation means is appropriate Stop the rotation of the reels so that the third specific combination is won when the operation order is correct, and the first specific combination is won when not appropriate,
The RT control means includes
In the first replay time, the second replay time, and the third replay time, the operation of the replay time is terminated on condition that the first specific combination wins, and the internal lottery means performs the specification A game machine characterized by starting an operation in a general gaming state in which a probability of determining a combination as an internal winning combination is lower than the replay time.

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