JP2014133089A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which facilitates confirmation of operation of many switches even when a door is in a closed state.SOLUTION: Since a game machine has a such a configuration that an operation state of an operational part is transmitted as a command from a main control means to a sub-control means for notifying of the operation state of the operational part, the notification of the operation state of the operational part can be given without opening an inside of the game machine. As a result, restrictions on a position of a notification means provided inside the game machine can be removed compared to a conventional configuration in which the operation state is confirmed by opening the inside of the game machine. In addition, an occasion of fraud committed on the inside of the game machine can be reduced by enabling the confirmation of the operation state of the operational part without opening the inside of the game machine.

Description

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

Recently, in a gaming machine in which a plurality of switches for advancing a game are provided on the front surface of the door portion, a light emitter for confirming the operating state of each switch on the back surface of the door portion. There is known a gaming machine that is arranged with a positional relationship corresponding to the arrangement state of the switches (for example, Patent Document 1).
According to the gaming machine, it is considered that the operation of each switch can be confirmed accurately and efficiently.

JP 2004-141391 A

  However, in the above gaming machine, when checking the operation of each switch, it is necessary to check the operation by looking at the light emitter on the back of the door while operating the switch on the front of the door. There is a problem that the operation confirmation becomes complicated when viewing the screen or the back of the door.

  In addition, since the door must be opened when checking the operation, there is a problem that a possibility that an illegal act is performed on a substrate in the housing is increased.

  Furthermore, even if it is desired to increase the number of switches, the position must be a position where a light emitter can be deployed, which causes design restrictions and restrictions on the number of switches in the first place. There was also a problem.

  It is an object of the present invention to make it possible to easily check the operation of many switches even when the door remains closed.

The present invention provides the following gaming machines.
Based on the combination of the plurality of symbols stopped in response to a stop operation, a combination of the plurality of symbols is determined to determine whether a combination has been established or not established. The game state is transitioned to a special game state, and based on the establishment of a specific condition, the progress of the game is controlled to change the game state to a specific game state that is advantageous to the player and different from the special game state. Main control means to
A first operation unit that receives an input operation to the main control unit;
Sub-control means for controlling the production;
Display means capable of displaying an image,
The main control means includes
An initialization command triggered by power-on and operation information indicating whether or not the first operation unit has been operated are transmitted to the sub-control unit,
The sub-control unit causes the display unit to display an image indicating an operation state of the first operation unit on the basis of the operation information when the initialization command is received. Machine.

The features of the embodiment according to the present invention are as follows:
Based on the combination of the plurality of symbols stopped in response to a stop operation, a combination of the plurality of symbols is determined to determine whether a combination has been established or not established. The game state is transitioned to a special game state, and based on the establishment of a specific condition, the progress of the game is controlled to change the game state to a specific game state that is advantageous to the player and different from the special game state. Main control means (for example, a main control circuit 71 described later),
A first operation unit (for example, a start lever 16 described later) that receives an input operation to the main control unit;
Sub-control means (for example, sub-control circuit 81 to be described later) for controlling the production,
The main control means includes
An operation non-corresponding command that transmits an operation corresponding command (for example, an input state command to be described later) triggered by an operation of the first operating unit to the sub-control unit and does not trigger an operation of the first operating unit. (For example, a no-operation command to be described later) is transmitted to the sub-control means,
The operation non-corresponding command includes operation information indicating whether or not the first operation unit has been operated,
The sub-control unit is configured to notify the operating state of the first operation unit based on operation information included in the operation non-corresponding command when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  According to such a gaming machine, an operation-corresponding command such as an effect command transmitted from the main control means to the sub-control means by transmitting operation information from the main control means to the sub-control means by including the operation information in the operation non-corresponding command Apart from that, operation information can be transmitted.

  Thereby, the main control means transmits the operation information, which is the operation result of the same operation unit, to the sub control means by both the operation corresponding command and the operation non-corresponding command, so that the sub control means produces an effect based on the operation. Etc. can be executed based on the operation corresponding command, and the notification of the operation state can be performed based on the operation non-corresponding command.

  As described above, the operation state of the operation unit can be transmitted as a command from the main control unit to the sub-control unit to notify the user of the operation unit without opening the inside of the gaming machine. The operating state can be notified. Thereby, compared with the conventional configuration in which the inside of the gaming machine is opened and the operation state is confirmed, the restriction on the position of the notification means provided inside the gaming machine can be eliminated. In addition, since the operation state of the operation unit can be confirmed without opening the inside of the gaming machine, the chance of fraud inside the gaming machine can be reduced.

Further, the sub-control means includes
It has a second operation unit (for example, a selection button 9a, a decision button 9b, etc., which will be described later) that accepts an input operation to the sub-control unit, and information indicating the operation state of the second operation unit The operation information included in the corresponding command is combined and notified.

  According to such a gaming machine, the operation information grasped in the main control means and the sub information can be obtained by combining the information transmitted from the main control section and informing the state of the operation section grasped in the sub control means. Both the operation information grasped by the control means can be notified.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of easily confirming the operation of many switches even when the door remains closed.

It is a figure which shows a function flow. It is a figure which shows the transition transition of a gaming state. It is a figure which shows the external structure of a pachislot. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of a pachislot. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of the cabinet of a pachislot. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of the front door of a pachislot. It is a figure which shows the structure of the control system of a pachislot. It is a figure which shows the structure of a main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the structure of a sub control circuit. It is a figure which shows a symbol arrangement | positioning table. It is a figure which shows a symbol combination table. It is a figure which shows a symbol combination table. It is a figure which shows a symbol combination table. It is a figure which shows an internal lottery table. It is a figure which shows an internal lottery table. It is a figure which shows an internal lottery table. It is a figure which shows an internal lottery table. It is a figure which shows an internal winning combination determination table. It is a figure which shows an internal winning combination determination table. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a stop operation position and a winning combination. It is a figure which shows a priority order table. It is a figure which shows a drawing priority order table. It is a figure which shows the various area | regions of RAM. It is a figure which shows the various area | regions of RAM. It is a figure which shows the various area | regions of RAM. It is a figure which shows the various area | regions of RAM. It is a figure which shows the various area | regions of RAM. It is a figure which shows the various area | regions of RAM. It is a figure which shows the various area | regions of RAM. It is a figure which shows the various area | regions of RAM. It is a figure which shows the presence or absence of MB display instruction | indication, and subsequent operation | movement. It is a figure which shows the kind and generation | occurrence | production condition of each flag. It is a figure which shows the ART ART lottery table. It is a figure which shows ART special notification lottery table. It is a figure which shows a lottery table added on the first MB per ART. The figure which shows the bullet bullet lottery table 1 for MB inside after special notification during ART, and the figure (b) which shows the bullet bullet lottery table 2 for MB inside after special notification during ART. It is a figure which shows the continuation difficulty level lottery table for ART completion | finish. It is a figure which shows the ART lottery table for ART completion | finish time. It is a figure which shows the point acquisition lottery table for MB at the time of ART completion | finish. It is a figure which shows the structure of command data. It is a figure which shows the classification and the content of command data. It is a figure which shows the example of the data of a no-operation command. It is a main flowchart which shows the main processes which a main CPU performs. It is a main flowchart which shows a medal reception / start check process. It is a flowchart which shows an internal lottery process. It is a flowchart which shows a reel stop initial setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a drawing priority order storage process. It is a flowchart which shows a drawing priority order table selection process. It is a flowchart which shows a reel stop control process. It is a flowchart which shows a symbol code storage process. It is a flowchart which shows a priority drawing-in control process. It is a flowchart which shows RT control processing. It is a flowchart which shows a bonus completion | finish check process. It is a flowchart which shows a bonus action check process. It is a flowchart which shows the interruption process by control of main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows an input port check process. It is a flowchart which shows a communication data transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of power-on by control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the lamp | ramp control task by control of sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the sound control task by control of sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the mother task by control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the main task by control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the main board | substrate communication task by control of sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the command analysis process by control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows an animation task process. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of effect content determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the process at the time of start command reception. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the process during non-ART. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of a chance zone process. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of a process during MB operation | movement. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the MB operating process after special notification. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the MB operation | movement process after notification for ART completion | finish. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of a reel stop command reception process. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the process at the time of display command reception. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the process at the time of bonus start command reception. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the process at the time of bonus end command reception. It is a figure which shows the example of the production | presentation of MB display instruction | indication. The figure which shows the example of SP effect during MB for the first time of ART (a), and the figure (b) which shows the example of chance effect during MB for the first time of ART. The figure which shows the example of the image displayed when a mission is successful, and the figure which shows the example of the image displayed when a mission fails (b). It is the figure (a) which shows the example of the effect during MB for special notification, and the figure (b) which shows the example of the effect in MB operation at the time of the ART end. It is a figure which shows the hall menu displayed on a liquid crystal display device. It is a figure which shows the hall menu displayed on a liquid crystal display device.

[Functional flow of pachislot]
Embodiments according to the gaming machine of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, with reference to FIG. 1, the functional flow of the gaming machine (hereinafter, pachislot) 1 in the present embodiment will be described.

  In the pachislot of this embodiment, medals are used as game media for playing games. In addition to medals, coins, game balls, game point data, tokens, and the like can be applied as game media.

  When a medal is inserted by the player and the start lever 16 is operated, one value (hereinafter, random value) is extracted from random numbers in a predetermined numerical range (for example, 0 to 65535).

  The internal winning combination determining means (main CPU 73 described later) performs lottery based on the extracted random number value and determines the internal winning combination. By determining the internal winning combination, a combination of symbols that permits display along a winning line described later is determined. The types of symbol combinations include those related to “winning” in which merits such as paying out medals, re-games, bonuses, etc. are given to players, and other so-called “loses”. Is provided.

  When the start lever is operated, a plurality of reels are rotated. Thereafter, when the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R are pushed by the 3L, 3C, and 3R player, the reel stop control means (a motor drive circuit 39 described later and stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R described later) Based on the timing at which the stop button is pressed, control is performed to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel. The reel stop control means is responsible for a main control circuit described later.

  Here, in the pachi-slot 1, basically, control for stopping the rotation of the corresponding 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 reels 3L, 3C, 3R within the specified time is referred to as “the number of sliding symbols”, and the maximum number is defined as four symbols. In the MB gaming state, which will be described later, in one of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, control is performed to stop the rotation within a specified time (75 msec) from when the stop button is pressed. Then the maximum number is one symbol.

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

  Thus, when all the rotations of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped, the winning determination means (main CPU 73 described later) determines whether the combination of symbols displayed along the winning line relates to winning. Determine whether or not. This winning determination means is carried out by a main control circuit described later. 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 addition, stop control associated with the first stop operation is referred to as first stop, and stop control associated with the second stop operation and third stop operation is referred to as second stop and third stop, respectively.

  Further, in the pachislot 1, in the above-described series of flows, the image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 10, the output of light by various lamps, the output of sound by the speakers 48L, 48R, 49L, 49R, or a combination thereof Various productions are performed using.

  When the start lever 16 is operated by the player, an effect random number value (hereinafter referred to as an effect random number value) is extracted separately from the random number value used for determining the internal winning combination. When the effect random number is extracted, the effect content 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. This effect content determination means is carried out by a sub-control circuit described later.

  When the effect content is determined, the effect execution means (the liquid crystal display device 10 described later, speakers 48L, 48R, 49L, 49R described later), when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started, each reel 3L, When the rotation of 3C and 3R is stopped, the execution of the performance is advanced in conjunction with each opportunity such as when the determination of the presence / absence of a prize is made. This effect executing means is carried out by a sub-control circuit described later. As described above, in the pachislot 1, the player has an opportunity to know or predict the determined internal winning combination (in other words, the combination of symbols to be aimed at) by executing the production contents associated with the internal winning combination. It is provided and the player's interest is improved.

[Game state transition]
Here, in the present embodiment, even if the extracted random number values are the same, the internal winning combination determined may be different if the gaming state is different. In the present embodiment, a general gaming state, an RT1 gaming state, an RT2 gaming state, an MB gaming state, and a CB gaming state are provided as such gaming states. Here, the MB gaming state is a state in which the accessory continuous operation device relating to the second type special combination is operating, and the CB gaming state is a state in which the second type special combination is operating.
In the following, the general gaming state may be a “high lip gaming state”, and the RT1 gaming state and the RT2 gaming state may be “low lip gaming state”.

  In the high lip game state and the low lip game state, the probabilities that a privilege such as re-game operation is given to the player are different. That is, replays A1 to A5 (hereinafter referred to as “replay A”), replays B1 to B5 (hereinafter referred to as “replay B”), replays C1 to C3 (hereinafter referred to as “replay A”) in which a privilege such as re-game activation is given to the player. Replay D1, D2 (hereinafter referred to as “Replay D”), Replay E1 to E12 (hereinafter referred to as “Replay E”, and Replay A to Replay E as “Replay”) are internal winning combinations. The probabilities determined are different. In the present embodiment, the high lip game state has a higher probability that the replay is determined as an internal winning combination than the low lip game state, and is a state advantageous to a player having a so-called play rate of 1 or more.

FIG. 2 shows a transition diagram of the gaming state provided in this way.
As shown in FIG. 2, when the MB gaming state ends, the MB gaming state shifts to the RT1 gaming state. Note that the MB is a carryover combination that is carried over until winning when it is determined as an internal winning combination, and the gaming state shifts to the MB gaming state by winning. The MB gaming state is a gaming state that ends when a predetermined number of medals are paid out. In the present embodiment, the gaming state requires two medals to be inserted in order to play one game (unit game). Here, in the MB gaming state, only a combination (no increase / decrease combination) in which two medals are paid out wins. Therefore, in the MB gaming state of the present embodiment, at the time of medal payout, the two medals inserted for starting the game are always paid out. That is, the MB gaming state of the present embodiment is a gaming state in which the number of medals inserted and the number of medals to be paid out coincide with each other, and there is no increase or decrease in medals.
In game states other than the MB game state, it is necessary to insert three medals in order to play one game, and there is a possibility that a combination (multiplier combination) in which three or more inserted medals will be paid out will win a prize. There is.

The RT1 gaming state transitioned from the MB gaming state transitions to the general gaming state when the 30 games are consumed, and transitions to the RT2 gaming state when an RT action symbol, Replay C or D, which will be described later, wins within 30 games. Therefore, in the RT1 gaming state, if the RT action symbol, Replay C or D does not win for 30 games, the game moves to the high lip gaming state (general gaming state).
On the other hand, the RT2 gaming state shifted from the RT1 gaming state shifts to the general gaming state when 10000 games are consumed. That is, almost no transition from the RT2 gaming state to the high lip gaming state can be expected, and in order to transition to the high lip gaming state, it is necessary to avoid winning RT action symbols, replay C or D in the RT1 gaming state. .

Here, the RT action symbol is a symbol that can be displayed according to the timing of the player's stop operation when a small combination (a small combination / replay data pointer “1-20” described later) is determined as an internal winning combination. It is a combination. The small role is a collective name for small roles 1 to 27 described later. When it is determined as an internal winning combination, the small role is won at 1/27 according to the timing of the player's stop operation (15 medals). ), An RT action symbol is displayed on 26/27 (transition to RT2 gaming state). At this time, the small combinations 1 to 27 are combinations having different timings of the player's requested stop operation, that is, 27 selected small combinations. Specifically, the small roles 1 to 27 are constituted by a combination of three symbols “red 7” symbol, “white 7” symbol, and “black 7” symbol on the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R ( 3 × 3 × 3 = 27 ways, see FIG.
In the present embodiment, a plurality of the small combinations 1 to 27 are determined as the internal winning combination (small pointer / replay data pointers “19” and “20”), and the respective combinations are determined in advance. By lottering with a probability, the player cannot grasp the timing of the stop operation required for winning the small role without a notification.

Replay C or D is a symbol that can be displayed depending on the timing of the player's stop operation when a replay (a data pointer “30 to 56” described later) is determined as an internal winning combination. It is a combination. Here, when the small combination / replay data pointer “30 to 56” is determined as the internal winning combination, the replay E is won at 1/27 according to the timing of the player's stop operation, and at 26/27. Replay C or D wins (transition to RT2 gaming state). Specifically, when the small role / replay data pointer “30 to 56” is determined, three symbols “red 7” symbol, “white 7” symbol, and three symbols 3L, 3C, 3R and Replay E wins when the stop operation is aimed at the correct symbol among the “Black 7” symbols, and Replay C or D wins when the stop operation is aimed at the incorrect symbol (3 × 3 × 3 = 27 ways, see FIG.
In this embodiment, in the RT1 gaming state, by determining the 27-choice replay as an internal winning combination, the player is notified of the timing of the stop operation required to avoid the replay C or D winning. Is not able to grasp.

  In order to avoid such an RT operation symbol, replay C or D winning, the pachislot 1 of the present embodiment performs predetermined notification under certain conditions in the RT1 gaming state. By such notification, the player can grasp the timing of the stop operation necessary for avoiding winning of the RT action symbol, Replay C or D, and without changing to the RT2 gaming state in the RT1 gaming state. The game can be digested and the gaming state can be shifted to the high lip gaming state (general gaming state).

  This makes it possible to create a situation that is advantageous to the player during a gaming state other than the bonus operation, and to improve the interest of the gaming state other than the bonus operation that the player is generally not interested in. At this time, in the MB gaming state during the bonus operation, there is substantially no increase or decrease in medals. Therefore, even if the advantage level during the high lip gaming state is increased, the player will not be significantly advantageous, and the predetermined period of time. It is possible to appropriately manage the yield rate at. Further, as will be described later, in the MB gaming state, since lottery for performing notification is performed, the interest of the player with respect to the MB with no increase or decrease in medals is not reduced.

  In addition, in the pachislot 1, if the MB is determined as an internal winning combination before the transition to the RT2 gaming state or the general gaming state in the RT1 gaming state, even if the RT action symbol, Replay C or D wins, There is no transition to the RT2 gaming state. Therefore, when MB is determined as an internal winning combination in the RT1 gaming state, it is possible to digest 30 games and shift to the high lip gaming state without worrying about winning the RT action symbol, Replay C or D. . Thus, for example, in the RT1 gaming state, the transition to the RT2 gaming state is continued for 28 games, and even if the MB is determined as the internal winning combination in the 29th game, the high lip game The stop operation for shifting to the state does not need to be performed again from the first game (it is only necessary to avoid the winning of MB), and it is possible to prevent the interest from deteriorating with respect to the MB with no increase or decrease in medals.

Further, the general gaming state shifts to the MB gaming state when the MB wins, and shifts to the RT2 gaming state (low lip gaming state) when the RT action symbol, replay C or D wins. Therefore, even in the case of transition from the RT1 gaming state (low lip gaming state) to the general gaming state (high lip gaming state), in order to continue the high lip gaming state, the player must Or it is necessary to avoid winning D.
If the MB is determined as an internal winning combination before the transition to the RT2 gaming state in the general gaming state, the RT2 gaming state may be subsequently transitioned even if the RT action symbol, Replay C or D wins. Absent.

[Pachislot structure]
The functional flow of the pachislot 1 has been described above. Next, the structure of the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

<External structure>
FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing an external structure of the pachi-slot 1 in the present embodiment.

  The pachislot machine 1 is a so-called “pachislot machine”. The pachi-slot 1 is a gaming machine that uses a game medium such as a coin or a medal, a game ball, a token, etc., or a game medium such as a card that stores information on a game value assigned to or given to a player. In the following description, medals are used.

  The exterior body 2 of the pachi-slot 1 includes a cabinet 2a that houses a reel, a circuit board, and the like, and a front door 2b that is attached to the cabinet 2a so as to be opened and closed.

  Handles 7 are provided on both side surfaces of the cabinet 2a. The handle 7 is a recess that is put on when carrying the pachi-slot 1.

  Inside the cabinet 2a, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are provided side by side. Hereinafter, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are referred to as a left reel 3L, a middle reel 3C, and a right reel 3R, respectively. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R has a reel body formed in a cylindrical shape and a translucent sheet material mounted on the peripheral surface of the reel body. A plurality of (for example, 21) symbols are drawn on the surface of the sheet material at predetermined intervals along the circumferential direction.

  A liquid crystal display device 10 is provided at the center of the front door 2b. The liquid crystal display device 10 includes a display screen including symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R, and is provided so as to be positioned on the near side superimposed on the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R when viewed from the front. In the present embodiment, the entire display screen including the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R is used to display an image and execute an effect.

  The symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R are provided corresponding to the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R, respectively. The symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R serve as display windows, and are configured such that the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R provided behind them can be dropped. Hereinafter, the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R are referred to as a left display window 4L, a middle display window 4C, and a right display window 4R, respectively.

  When the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R provided behind the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R is stopped, among the plural types of symbols of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, One symbol (three in total) is displayed in each of the middle and lower regions. Each of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R is a target for determining whether or not to win a pseudo line that is a combination of any of the predetermined areas of the upper, middle, and lower areas. Defined as a line (winning decision line).

  In the present embodiment, a center line 8 is provided as a winning determination line. The center line 8 is a combination of the middle stage of the left display window 4L, the middle stage of the middle display window 4C, and the middle stage of the right display window 4R.

  On the side of the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 10, a 7-segment display 6 including a 7-segment LED (Light Emitting Diode) is provided. The 7-segment display 6 digitally displays information such as the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a privilege (hereinafter referred to as the number of payouts), the number of medals deposited inside the pachislot (hereinafter referred to as the number of credits), and the like. .

  The front door 2b is provided with various devices to be operated by the player. The selection button 9a and the determination button 9b are used to select items in the hall menu (FIG. 81) displayed on the liquid crystal display device 10. The medal slot 11 is provided to accept a medal dropped from the outside by the player. The medals accepted in the medal slot 11 are inserted into one game with a predetermined number as the upper limit, and the amount exceeding the specified number is deposited inside the pachislot machine 1 (so-called credit function). ).

  The MAXBET button 12 is provided to insert the maximum prescribed number that can be inserted in one game from medals deposited inside the pachislot 1. The 1BET button 14 is provided to insert one medal into one game from medals deposited inside the pachislot 1. A checkout button (not shown) is provided to discharge medals deposited inside the pachislot 1 to the outside. The clearing button is provided on the front portion of the front door 2b and can be operated from the outside without opening the front door 2b, like the MAXBET button 12, the 1BET button 14, and the like.

  The start lever 16 is provided to start rotation of all reels (3L, 3C, 3R). The stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R are associated with the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, respectively, and are provided to stop the rotation of the corresponding reels. Hereinafter, the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R are referred to as a left stop button 17L, a middle stop button 17C, and a right stop button 17R, respectively.

  The medal payout port 18 guides medals discharged by driving a medal payout device 34 described later to the outside. The medals discharged from the medal payout opening 18 are stored in the medal tray 19. The lamp (LED or the like) 20 outputs light in a pattern of turning on and off according to the contents of the effect. The speaker holes 21L, 21R, 22L, and 22R are provided to output sound such as sound effects and music corresponding to the contents of the performance.

<Internal structure>
FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the internal structure of the pachi-slot 1. In FIG. 4, the front door 2b is released, and the structure on the back surface side of the front door 2b and the structure inside the cabinet 2a are shown. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing the inside of the cabinet 2a. FIG. 6 is an explanatory view showing the back side of the front door 2b.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the main control board 31 which comprises the main control circuit 71 (refer FIG. 8) is arrange | positioned at the upper side inside the cabinet 2a. The main control circuit 71 is a circuit that controls the main flow of the game in the pachislot 1 such as determination of an internal winning combination, rotation and stop of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and determination of the presence or absence of winning. A specific configuration of the main control circuit 71 will be described later.

  Three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are provided at the center inside the cabinet 2a. FIG. 5 shows a state in which the reel body is exposed by removing the sheet material from the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Stepping motors are connected to the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R through gears having a predetermined reduction ratio.

When the inside of the cabinet 2a is viewed from the front, a setting key switch 32 and an external concentration terminal plate 33 are disposed on the right side of the right reel 3R. The setting key type switch 32 is used when changing or confirming the setting of the pachislot 1.
The external concentrated terminal plate 33 is attached to the side plate of the cabinet 2a. The external concentration terminal board 33 is provided to output signals such as a medal insertion signal, a medal payout signal, and a security signal to the outside of the pachislot machine 1.

  Below the inside of the cabinet 2a, a medal payout device (hereinafter referred to as a hopper device) 34 having a structure capable of storing a large amount of medals and discharging them one by one is provided. The hopper device 34 pays out medals when the number of stored medals exceeds 50, for example, or when the settlement button is pressed and the medals are settled. The medals paid out by the hopper device 34 are discharged from the medal payout outlet 18 (see FIG. 2).

  When the inside of the cabinet 2a is viewed from the front, a medal auxiliary store 35 for storing medals overflowing from the hopper device 34 is disposed on the right side of the hopper device 34. Further, when the inside of the cabinet 2a is viewed from the front, a power supply device 36 is provided on the left side of the hopper device 34 for supplying necessary power to each device of the pachislot machine 1. The power supply device 36 includes a power switch 36a and a power supply board 36b (see FIG. 7).

  Further, a sub speaker 37 is disposed between the hopper device 34 and the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 and 6, a sub control board case 42 that houses a sub control board 41 (see FIG. 10) is disposed on the upper surface of the back surface of the front door 2 b. The sub control board 41 faces the main control board 31 inside the cabinet 2a via the sub control board case 42. And the sub control board 41 comprises the sub control circuit 81 (refer FIG. 9). The sub-control circuit 81 is a circuit that controls the execution of effects by displaying images. A specific configuration of the sub control circuit 81 will be described later.

  A sub-relay board 43 is disposed on the right side of the sub-control board case 42 when the front door 2b is viewed from the back side. The sub-relay board 43 is a board that relays wiring between the sub-control board 41 and the board disposed around the sub-control board 41. In addition, as a board | substrate arrange | positioned around the sub control board 41, LED board 45A, 45B, 45C mentioned later and the sound I / O board | substrate 46 are mentioned.

  The LED board 45A is disposed above the sub control board case 42 when viewed from the back side of the front door 2b. The LED board 45B is disposed on the right side of the sub-relay board 43 as viewed from the back side of the front door 2b, and the LED board 45C is disposed on the right side of the sub-relay board 43. These LED boards 45A, 45B, and 45C display a blinking pattern in accordance with the effect executed by the control of the sub control circuit 81 (see FIG. 7).

  The sound I / O substrate 46 is disposed at the center (below the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R) on the back surface of the front door 2b. The sound I / O board 46 outputs sound to speakers 48L, 48R, 49L, and 49R described later.

  A gaming operation display board 47 is disposed below the sound I / O board 46. The game operation display board 47 displays the number of inserted medals on the 7-segment display 6 when accepting insertion of medals, when the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotatable and when replaying. A substrate for display.

  Upper speakers 48L and 48R are disposed on the left and right sides of the sound I / O board 46 and the game operation display board 47, respectively. Lower speakers 49L and 49R are disposed on the lower side of the back surface of the front door 2b. The upper speakers 48L and 48R face the speaker holes 21L and 21R, respectively, and the lower speakers 49L and 49R face the speaker holes 22L and 22R, respectively.

  A selector 51 and a door open / close monitoring switch 52 are arranged between the upper speaker 48R and the lower speaker 49R. The selector 51 is a device for selecting whether or not the medal material or shape is appropriate, and guides the appropriate medal received in the medal insertion slot 11 to the hopper device 34. A medal sensor (not shown) for detecting that an appropriate medal has passed is provided on the path through which the medal passes in the selector 51.

  The door open / close monitoring switch 52 is disposed on the left side of the selector 51 when the front door 2b is viewed from the back side. The door opening / closing monitoring switch 52 outputs a security signal for notifying the opening / closing of the front door 2b to the outside of the pachi-slot 1.

  A door relay board 53 is disposed on the right side of the selector 51 when the front door 2b is viewed from the back side. The door relay board 53 is a board that relays wiring between the main control board 31 (see FIG. 5), various buttons and switches, the sub control board 41 (see FIG. 7), the game operation display board 47, and the selector 51. is there. Examples of the various buttons and switches include a MAXBET button 12, a 1BET button 14, a clearing button (not shown), a door open / close monitoring switch 52, a 1BET switch 55A, a MAXBET switch 55B, a start switch 57, and the like which will be described later. be able to.

  A 24h door opening / closing monitoring unit 54 is disposed below the door relay board 53. The 24h door opening / closing monitoring unit 54 stores the opening / closing history of the front door 2b. When the front door 2b is opened or the selector 51 is removed, a signal for displaying an error on the liquid crystal display device 10 is output to the sub control board 41 (sub control circuit 81).

<Control system for pachislot>
Next, a control system provided in the pachislo 1 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a control system of the pachislot 1.

The pachi-slot 1 includes a main control board 31 disposed in the cabinet 2a and a sub control board 41 disposed in the front door 2b.
The main control board 31 includes a setting key type switch 32, an external concentration terminal board 33, a hopper device 34, a reel relay terminal board 38, a power supply board 36b of the power supply 36, and a medal auxiliary box switch 39. It is connected. Since the setting key type switch 32, the external concentration terminal board 33, and the hopper device 34 have been described above, the description thereof will be omitted.

  A power switch 36 a and a power plug 36 c are connected to the power supply board 36 b of the power supply device 36. The power plug 36c and the cord connecting the power plug 36c and the power board 36b are drawn out from a through hole (not shown) provided in the back surface of the cabinet 2a. Then, the power plug 36 c is inserted into an insertion port of a power outlet provided outside the pachislot 1.

  The reel relay terminal plate 38 is disposed inside the reel body of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. The reel relay terminal plate 38 is electrically connected to a stepping motor (not shown) of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, and relays a signal output from the main control board 31 to the stepping motor.

  The medal auxiliary warehouse switch 39 is provided in the medal auxiliary warehouse 35. This medal auxiliary box switch 39 detects whether or not the medal auxiliary box 35 is full of medals.

  The main control board 31 is connected to the selector 51, the door opening / closing monitoring switch 52, the game operation display board 47, the 1BET switch 55A, the MAXBET switch 55B, the clearing switch 56, the start switch 57, and the stop switch via the door relay board 53. The board 58, the stop release switch 63, and the sub relay board 43 are connected. Since the selector 51, the door opening / closing monitoring switch 52, and the game operation display board 47 have been described above, description thereof will be omitted.

  The 1BET switch 55A detects that the 1BET button 14 has been pressed by the player. The MAXBET switch 55B detects the operation result of the MAXBET button 12 that is operated to perform the MAXBET. The settlement switch 56 detects that a settlement button (not shown) has been pressed by the player. The start switch 57 detects that the start lever 16 has been operated by the player (start operation). The stop release switch 63 is a switch operated when releasing the stop.

  The stop switch substrate 58 is a substrate constituting a circuit for stopping the rotating reel and a circuit for displaying the stopable reel by an LED or the like. The stop switch board 58 is provided with a stop switch. This stop switch detects that each stop button 17L, 17C, 17R has been pressed by the player (stop operation).

  A 7-segment display 6 and an LED 59 are connected to the game operation display board 47. The LED 59 lights, for example, a mark for displaying the start of a game or a mark for performing a re-game.

  The sub control board 41 is connected to the main control board 31 via the door relay board 53 and the sub relay board 43. LED board 45A, 45B, 45C, sound I / O board 46, and 24h door open / close monitoring unit 54 are connected to the sub control board 41 through a sub relay board 43. In addition to the speakers 48L, 48R, 49L, 49R, a selection switch SW1 and a decision switch SW2 are connected to the sound I / O board 46. The selection switch SW1 and the determination switch SW2 are switches that receive the operation results of the selection button 9a and the determination button 9b described above with reference to FIG. 3, and are for selecting items in the hall menu. In addition to the LEDs 20, movable body devices 64A and 64B are connected to the LED substrates 45A, 45B and 45C. The movable body devices 64 </ b> A and 64 </ b> B are production movable bodies controlled by the sub-control board 41. Since the LED boards 45A, 45B, and 45C, the sound I / O board 46, and the 24h door opening / closing monitoring unit 54 have been described above, description thereof will be omitted.

The sub-control board 41 is connected to a ROM cartridge board 61 and a liquid crystal relay board 62. The ROM cartridge substrate 61 and the liquid crystal relay substrate 62 are accommodated in the sub control board case 42 together with the sub control board 41.
The ROM cartridge substrate 61 is a substrate for managing production images (videos), sound, LED substrates 45A, 45B, and 45C and communication data. The liquid crystal relay substrate 62 is a substrate that relays the wiring between the sub control substrate 41 and the liquid crystal display device 10.

<Main control circuit>
Next, the main control circuit 71 constituted by the main control board 31 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 8 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the main control circuit 71 of the pachi-slot 1.

  The main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 72 installed on the main control board 31 as a main component. The microcomputer 72 includes a main CPU 73, a main ROM 74, and a main RAM 75.

  The main ROM 74 stores a control program executed by the main CPU 73, a data table, data for transmitting various control commands (commands) to the sub control circuit 81, and the like. The main RAM 75 is provided with a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination determined by executing the control program.

  The main CPU 73 is connected with a clock pulse generation circuit 76, a frequency divider 77, a random number generator 78 and a sampling circuit 79. The clock pulse generation circuit 76 and the frequency divider 77 generate clock pulses. The main CPU 73 executes a control program based on the generated clock pulse. The random number generator 78 generates a random number in a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535). The sampling circuit 79 extracts one value from the generated random numbers.

  The main CPU 73 counts the number of times pulses are output to the stepping motors of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R after detecting the reel index. Thereby, the main CPU 73 manages the rotation angle of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R (mainly, how many symbols the reel has rotated).

  Here, the management of the rotation angle of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R will be specifically described. The number of pulses output to the stepping motor is counted by a pulse counter provided in the main RAM 75. Each time the output of a predetermined number of pulses (for example, 16 times) necessary for rotation for one symbol is counted by the pulse counter, the symbol counter provided in the main RAM 75 is incremented by one. The symbol counter is provided for each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. The value of the symbol counter is cleared when a reel index is detected by a reel position detector (not shown).

  In other words, in the present embodiment, by managing the symbol counter, it is possible to manage how many symbols have been rotated since the reel index was detected. Therefore, the position of each symbol on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is detected with reference to the position where the reel index is detected.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the maximum number of sliding symbols is set to four symbols. Therefore, when the left stop button 17L is pressed, the symbols of the left reel 3L in the middle of the left display window 4L and the symbols within the range up to the four symbols ahead are displayed in the middle of the left display window 4L. It becomes a symbol that can be stopped.

<Sub control circuit>
Next, the sub control circuit 81 constituted by the sub control board 41 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 9 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the sub-control circuit 81 of the pachi-slot 1.

  The sub control circuit 81 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 71 and performs processing such as determination and execution of effect contents based on a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The sub control circuit 81 basically includes a sub CPU 82, a sub RAM 83, a rendering processor 84, a drawing RAM 85, and a driver 86.

  The sub CPU 82 controls the output of video, sound and light according to the control program stored in the ROM cartridge substrate 61 in accordance with the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The ROM cartridge substrate 61 basically includes a program storage area and a data storage area.

  A control program executed by the sub CPU 82 is stored in the program storage area. For example, in the control program, a main board communication task for controlling communication with the main control circuit 71 and an effect registration task for extracting effect random numbers and determining and registering effect contents (effect data) Is included. Further, a drawing control task for controlling display of an image by the liquid crystal display device 10 (see FIG. 7) based on the determined contents of the effect, a lamp control task for controlling light output by the lamp (LED) 20, speakers 48L, 48R49L, A voice control task for controlling the output of sound by 49R48L, 48R, 49L, and 49R is included.

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

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

  The sub CPU 82, the rendering processor 84, the drawing RAM (including the frame buffer) 85, and the driver 86 create a video in accordance with the animation data designated by the contents of the effect, and cause the liquid crystal display device 10 to display the created video.

Further, the sub CPU 82 causes the speakers 48L, 48R49L, 49R48L, 48R, 49L, and 49R to output sounds such as BGM according to the sound data designated by the contents of the production. Further, the sub CPU 82 controls turning on and off of the lamp (LED) 20 according to the lamp data designated by the contents of the effect.
The sub control board 41 is housed in the sub control board case 42. The sub-control board case 42 has a plated portion formed on the entire outer surface of the case main body, so that the cost can be reduced as compared with the case where a radio wave blocking sheet is used.

[Configuration of data table stored in main ROM]
This completes the description of the circuit configuration of the pachislot machine 1. Next, the configuration of various data tables stored in the main ROM 74 will be described with reference to FIGS.

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

  In the symbol arrangement table, when the reel index is detected, the symbol position existing in the middle stage in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R is set to “0”, and the symbols are arranged in the order of advance in the rotation direction of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. “0” to “20” are respectively assigned to the positions. Therefore, by managing how many symbols have been rotated since the reel index was detected and referring to the symbol arrangement table, the positions of symbols existing mainly in the middle of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R and It is possible to always manage the type of the symbol.

<Design combination table>
The symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIGS. In the present embodiment, when the symbol combination displayed by the reels 3L, 3C, 3R along the winning line matches the symbol combination defined by the symbol combination table, it is determined that a prize is won, and the medal The player is given benefits such as payout, replay operation, replay time operation, and bonus game operation.

  The symbol combination table defines a symbol combination predetermined according to the type of privilege, a display combination, a storage area type, and data indicating the number of payouts. The display combination is data for identifying a combination of symbols displayed along the winning line. The storage area type is data provided for the main CPU 73 to identify a later-described display combination storage area for storing a display combination. The display combination is represented as 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit.

  Further, when a numerical value of 1 or more is determined as the payout number, medals are paid out. In the present embodiment, special small roles, middle tier cherries, strong cherries A1 to A3 (hereinafter referred to as “strong cherries A”), strong cherries B1 to B3 (hereinafter referred to as “strong cherries B”), strong cherries as display combinations. C1 to C3 (hereinafter referred to as “strong cherry C”), strong cherry D1 to D3 (hereinafter referred to as “strong cherry D”), strong cherry E1 to E3 (hereinafter referred to as “strong cherry E”, strong cherry A to E is referred to as “strong cherry”), weak cherry A1 to A3 (hereinafter referred to as “weak cherry A”), weak cherry B1 to B3 (hereinafter referred to as “weak cherry B”), and weak cherry C1 to C3 (hereinafter referred to as “weak cherry A”). Weak cherry C ”), weak cherry D (hereinafter, weak cherry A to D is referred to as“ weak cherry ”), watermelon A to C (hereinafter, referred to as“ watermelon ”), common bell 1-8 (hereinafter,“ common bell ”). " ), A medal is paid out when any one of the small roles 1 to 27 (hereinafter referred to as “small role”) is determined (hereinafter, the role where the medal is paid out is collectively referred to as “all small roles”). May be). The number of payouts is defined according to the number of input, and is paid out up to a predetermined upper limit.

  In addition, when replay is determined as the display combination, replaying is performed. When MB is determined as the display combination, the bonus game is activated. In the RT1 gaming state, when the RT action symbols 1 to 26 (hereinafter referred to as “RT action symbols”), Replay C or Replay D are displayed along the winning line, the gaming state shifts to the RT2 gaming state. 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”.

<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)”. Unless otherwise indicated in the figure, the lottery range is “0 to 65535”, that is, the probability denominator is “65536”.

  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.

<Internal winning combination determination table>
The internal winning combination determination table will be described with reference to FIGS. The internal winning combination determination table defines the internal winning combination according to the data pointer. When the data pointer is determined, the internal winning combination is uniquely acquired.

  The internal winning combination is data for identifying a combination of symbols of each reel 3L, 3C, 3L that is 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 “losing”, which indicates that display of any combination of symbols defined by the above-described symbol combination table is not permitted.

  FIG. 18 is an internal winning combination determination table for a small combination / replay, and defines an internal winning combination relating to the payout of medals and an internal winning combination relating to the operation of replay. FIG. 19 is a bonus internal winning combination determination table, which defines internal winning combinations related to bonus operations.

  Here, the internal winning combination determined during the MB gaming state will be described. During the MB gaming state, internal lottery processing (FIG. 45) is performed based on the MB gaming state internal lottery table shown in FIG. 17, and replay A1 (small pointer / replay data pointer “57”) is performed with a predetermined probability. Replay A2 (Pocket / Replay Data Pointer “58”), Replay A3 (Pocket / Replay Data Pointer “59”) or Replay A4 (Pocket / Replay Data Pointer “60”) are used as internal winning combinations. It is determined. In the MB gaming state, all the small combinations for which medals are always paid out regardless of the lottery based on the random value are determined as internal winning combinations (step S66 in FIG. 45). Therefore, during the MB gaming state, “all small roles”, “all small roles + replay A1”, “all small roles + replay A2”, “all small roles + replay A3”, “all small roles + replay A4”. Is determined as an internal winning combination. Here, during the MB gaming state, a lottery (ART lottery) is performed to determine whether or not to notify the winning of the above-mentioned RT operation symbols, replays C and D. If any one of “A1”, “all small combination + replay A2”, “all small combination + replay A3”, and “all small combination + replay A4” is determined as an internal winning combination, the lottery has a high probability. I will win.

  In the MB gaming state, the number of medals inserted is “2”, and when all the small roles related to paying out medals win, “2” medals are paid out (FIG. 12). reference). Further, as will be described later, during the MB gaming state, all the small combinations are drawn preferentially over replay (FIG. 22 described later), and the replay does not win. For this reason, any of the “all small roles”, “all small roles + replay A1”, “all small roles + replay A2”, “all small roles + replay A3”, and “all small roles + replay A4” are given as internal winning combinations. Even if it is determined, “2” medals are always paid out during the MB gaming state.

[Relationship between stop operation position and winning combination]
Next, the relationship between the stop operation position and the winning combination will be described with reference to FIG.
First, referring to FIG. 20, as described above, the small roles 1 to 26 are 27 selection small roles, and the data pointers “1 to 20” for the small roles and replays are 27 small selections 1 to 26. One or more of these are data pointers that are determined as internal winning combinations. The small role / replay data pointers “1 to 20” have different target patterns for the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and it is difficult for the player to perform a stop operation that gives a correct answer without notification.
Next, referring to FIG. 20, the small pointer / replay data pointers “30 to 56” indicate that the replays A to E are determined as internal winning combinations by overlapping the replays A to E. Each is a different data pointer and implements 27 options of replay. The small role / replay data pointers “30 to 56” also have different targets for the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and it is difficult for the player to perform a stop operation that gives a correct answer without notification.

  In the pachislot 1, stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is established so that the relationship between the stop operation position and the winning combination shown in FIG. Is realized.

<Priority order table>
With reference to FIG. 21, the priority order table used when the main CPU 73 acquires the number of sliding symbols will be described. FIG. 21A is a priority order table referenced in a gaming state other than the MB gaming state, and FIG. 21B is a priority order table referenced in the MB gaming state.

  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 73 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 “5”. “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 “4” to priority order “1”. In this way, it is determined whether or not the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the priority order “5” is appropriate first, and whether or not the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the priority order “1” is appropriate is determined most recently. This is because the priority order “1” is basically determined as the number of sliding frames most preferentially.

<Pull-in priority table>
With reference to FIG. 22, 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 reels 3L, 3C, 3R, the drawing priority order table may be displayed within the drawing range. This is used when deciding which symbol is preferentially drawn when there are a plurality of symbols.

The drawing priority table defines drawing data indicating the drawing priority between the symbol combinations related to the winning action flag (display combination). The “pull-in priority data” is information provided for the main CPU 73 to identify each of the replay, all small combinations, and MBs corresponding to the pull-in priority. “Retraction” or “retraction” basically means that the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are displayed so that the symbols constituting the combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination within the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols are displayed along the winning line. This is to stop the rotation.
Note that “all replays” is a collective term for replays A to E that are games that can be played without inserting medals, and “all small roles” is a role in which medals are paid out by winning a prize. It is a collective term for a special small role, middle cherry, strong cherry, weak cherry, watermelon, common bell, and small role.

  With reference to the drawing priority order table number “01”, for example, it is determined that the winning action flag “Replay” wins (possibly) at the first symbol position, and the winning flag at the second symbol position. If it is determined that “all small roles” will win (possibly), the priority ranking table number “01” has higher priority than “all replays”, so The rotation stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed so that the symbol at the symbol position of 1 is preferentially drawn. The pull-in priority table number “01” is referred to during the MB gaming state, and the pull-in priority table number “00” is referred to a gaming state other than during the MB gaming state (FIG. 48).

  Based on such a drawing priority order table, by determining a drawing to be drawn with priority, in the MB gaming state, a control for drawing all the small combinations with priority over replay is performed. That is, in the MB gaming state, replay and all small combinations are won at the same time in the internal lottery process, and control is performed so that all small combinations are given priority over replay in stop control.

<Configuration of storage area provided in main RAM>
Next, the configuration of various storage areas provided in the main RAM 75 will be described with reference to FIGS. The various storage areas may be provided in the main RAM 75 and also in the sub RAM 83.

<Internal winning combination storage area>
FIG. 23 shows the internal winning combination storing area 1 to the internal winning combination storing area 14 in which data indicating the internal winning combination (winning request flag) is stored. The internal winning combination determined in the internal lottery process is stored in the corresponding area.

<Carry-over portion storage area>
FIG. 24 shows a carryover combination storage area in which data indicating a carryover combination is stored. For example, when an MB is determined as an 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 provided for the main CPU 73 to identify.

<Design code storage area>
FIG. 25 shows a symbol code storage area 1 to a symbol code storage area 14 in which data indicating the symbol code storage area is stored. In the symbol code storage area, data indicating a winning combination in a rotating reel is stored. For example, when all of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotating, all winning combinations can be won, and therefore “1” is stored in all the corresponding bits in the symbol code storage area. Thereafter, when the left reel 3L is stopped (the reels 3C and 3R are rotated), the bit corresponding to the winning combination that cannot be won with the stop of the left reel 3L is updated to “0”. Referring to FIG. 11, for example, when the “blank 1” symbol is stopped in the left reel 3L, the bit corresponding to the MB whose symbol of the left reel 3L is “BAR” is updated to “0”. On the other hand, the bit corresponding to the replay A whose symbol of the left reel 3L is the “blank 1” symbol is maintained as “1”.

<Display combination storage area>
FIG. 26 shows the display combination storage area 1 to the display combination storage area 14 in which data indicating the display combination (winning operation flag) is stored. The value of the symbol code storage area is reflected as it is in the display combination storage area. Therefore, the display combination storing area is updated every time the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped. The value in the display combination storage area is used by the main CPU 73 to identify the display combination when all of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped.

<Game state flag storage area>
FIG. 27 shows a game state flag storage area in which data indicating the game state is stored. For example, when it is determined that all of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped and the symbol combination corresponding to the RT operation symbol is displayed, “1” is stored in bit 3 of the gaming state flag storage area. .

<Operation stop button storage area>
FIG. 28 shows an operation stop button storage area in which data indicating stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R that have been pressed this time, so-called operation stop buttons, are stored. The operation stop button storage area also stores data indicating stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R that are valid to be pressed, that is, so-called effective stop buttons. In the embodiment, the main CPU 73 identifies the currently pressed stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R based on the data stored in bits 0 to 2 of the operation stop button storage area. The main CPU 73 identifies stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R that have not been pressed yet, based on data stored in bits 4 to 6 of the operation stop button storage area.

<Pressing order storage area>
FIG. 29 shows a pressing order storage area in which data indicating the order of stop operations is stored. For example, when the left stop button 17L is operated in the first stop operation, “1” is stored in bits 0 and 1. After that, when the middle stop button 7C is operated as the second stop operation, among the bits 0 and 1 storing “1”, bit 1 is updated to “0”, and bit 0 is set to “1”. Keep it.

<Retrieve priority data storage area>
FIG. 30 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 data storage area stores priority drawing data for each of the symbol position data of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the drawing priority data storage area. In the priority draw ranking data, when the symbol located in one symbol position data is displayed at the center line position, which combination of symbols related to the display combination or a part thereof is displayed along the winning line It is data which shows.

<< Description of flags used in sub-control >>
<Presence / absence of MB display instruction and subsequent operation>
FIG. 31 is a table showing the presence / absence of an MB display instruction and the subsequent operation.

  Main flags handled by the sub CPU 82 include an ART first hit notification flag, a special notification flag, an ART end notification flag, a chance notification flag, and a penalty flag.

<ART, chance zone>
In the present embodiment, ART (assist replay time) refers to a state in which replay is won with a high probability (replay time) and information regarding the internal winning combination is notified to the player. In this way, it is difficult to consume medals, and it is easy to win an internal winning combination, so that a state that can be advantageous to the player can be achieved. In the present embodiment, a state in which information relating to the internal winning combination is notified to the player may be referred to as a state in which an ART right is granted.

  In addition, under the control of the main control circuit 71, any one of the RT1 gaming state, the RT2 gaming state, the general gaming state (high lip gaming state), or the bonus gaming state (in the MB) is determined. On the other hand, whether or not to report information on the internal winning combination is determined by the control of the sub control circuit 81. That is, it is determined whether or not the replay time (RT gaming state) is set by the control of the main control circuit 71, and whether or not the information related to the internal winning combination is notified (assist) is determined by the control of the sub control circuit 81. Therefore, ART is a gaming state determined by superimposing the control of the main control circuit 71 and the control of the sub control circuit 81.

  A chance zone is when the gaming state is changed to the RT1 gaming state by the control of the main control circuit 71 and the information regarding the internal winning combination is notified by the control of the sub control circuit 81. In this state, since information related to the internal winning combination is notified, it is easy to win the internal winning combination and is advantageous to the player. In the present embodiment, the RT1 gaming state in which the ART right is granted is referred to as a chance zone or an ART RT1 gaming state.

  This chance zone begins after the MB ends when ART rights are granted. The ART right is granted when the value of the chance zone counter is set to 30 by the processing in step S6639 of FIG. 76 described later. As described above, the RT1 gaming state can be set to the chance zone by granting the ART right when the MB ends.

  On the other hand, a state in which the gaming state becomes the RT1 gaming state by the control of the main control circuit 71 and a state in which the information on the internal winning combination is not informed by the control of the sub-control circuit 81 is a simple RT1 gaming state. In this state, since information on the internal winning combination is not notified, it is difficult for the internal winning combination to win, and it is relatively disadvantageous for the player. In the present embodiment, an RT1 gaming state in which the ART right is not granted is referred to as an RT1 gaming state that is not a chance zone or simply an RT1 gaming state.

  Further, when the game state is changed to the general game state (high lip game state) by the control of the main control circuit 71 and the information regarding the internal winning combination is notified, the ART is set. Also in this state, since the information related to the internal winning combination is notified, it is easy to win the internal winning combination and is advantageous to the player. In the present embodiment, the general gaming state (high lip gaming state) in which the ART right is granted is simply referred to as ART or ART general gaming state.

  Specifically, by setting the value of the ART game number counter to 1 or more, the general gaming state can be set to ART. On the other hand, when the value of the ART game number counter is less than 1, a normal effect screen common to the RT1 gaming state, the RT2 gaming state, or the general gaming state is displayed.

  On the other hand, the game state is changed to the general game state (high lip game state) by the control of the main control circuit 71, and the state where the information regarding the internal winning combination is not notified is simply the general game state (high lip game state). It is. In this state, since information on the internal winning combination is not notified, it is difficult for the internal winning combination to win, and it is relatively disadvantageous for the player. In the present embodiment, the general gaming state in which the ART right is not granted is simply referred to as a non-ART general gaming state.

  Note that the chance zone is also a so-called RT (replay time) and is a state in which information on the internal winning combination is notified, and thus the chance zone is also a so-called ART.

  As described above, when the gaming state is changed to the RT1 gaming state, the RT2 gaming state, or the general gaming state (high lip gaming state) by the control of the main control circuit 71, the right of the ART is controlled by the control of the sub-control circuit 81. Can be granted or not. In the present embodiment, when simply referred to as non-ART, the RT1 gaming state, the RT2 gaming state, and the general gaming state (high lip gaming state) in a state where the ART right is not granted are shown.

<Various flags>
When the ART first hit notification flag is set, there is an MB display instruction, and the effect data to be used is the ART first hit MB display instruction effect data. In the MB, an ART game is added and lottery is performed. Shifts to the general game state of ART through the chance zone.

  When the special notification flag is set, there is an MB display instruction, and the effect data to be used is the effect display data for MB display instruction for special notification. In the MB, an ART game is added and lottery is performed. After passing through, it shifts to the general game state of ART.

  When the ART end notification flag is set, there is an MB display instruction, and the effect data to be used is the ART end MB display instruction effect data. In the MB, ART continuous lottery is performed, and after the MB ends, If it continues, the game moves to the general game state of ART through the chance zone.

  When the chance notification flag is set, there is an MB display instruction, and the effect data to be used is the effect MB display instruction effect data. In the MB, an ART lottery is performed. Transition to the general game state of ART through the zone.

  When the penalty flag is set, there is no MB display instruction, there is no effect data to be used, an ART game is added and lottery is performed in the MB, and after completion of the MB, the game moves to the general game state of ART through the chance zone.

  When any flag is not set, there is no MB display instruction, there is no effect data to be used, there is no lottery in the MB, and a normal operation is performed after the MB ends.

  An example of the effect of the MB display instruction is shown in FIG. On the effect screen, a message “Aim for BAR!” And character information “BAR”-“BAR”-“BAR” which are combinations of symbols to be aligned are displayed. As described above, the MB display instruction data includes the ART initial hit MB display instruction effect data, the special notification MB display instruction effect data, the ART end MB display instruction effect data, and the chance MB. And display instruction effect data. In the production of the MB display instruction, the message “Aim for BAR!” And the text information “BAR”-“BAR”-“BAR” are used for the first hit of ART, for special notification, and for the end of ART. However, the background image data is configured to be different from that for the occasion.

<Types and conditions for each flag>
FIG. 32 is a table showing the types and generation conditions of each flag.

  The ART initial hit notification flag is a flag indicating that an ART lottery has been won when the ART is not ART (non-ART). The special notification flag is a flag indicating that a special lottery has been won during ART. The ART end notification flag is a flag indicating that ART has ended. The chance notification flag is a flag indicating that an MB has been won in the RT1 gaming state before the transition from the RT1 gaming state to the RT2 gaming state. The penalty flag is a flag indicating that the MB has been aligned in the chance zone, or that the MB has been aligned even though there is no instruction during ART.

  In addition to the flags described above, there is an SP flag. The SP flag is a flag indicating that the symbol combinations “BAR”-“BAR”-“BAR” are aligned in the RT1 gaming state, the RT2 gaming state, or the general gaming state. When the combination of symbols “BAR”-“BAR”-“BAR” is aligned, the state shifts to the MB gaming state.

<< Configuration of data table stored in sub-ROM >>
Next, the configuration of various data tables stored in the sub ROM 87 will be described with reference to FIGS.

<Normal ART lottery table>
FIG. 33 is a table showing a normal ART lottery table.

  The normal ART lottery table is a table that is referred to in the process of step S5833 of FIG. 68, and it is determined whether or not to perform an ART initial hit MB display instruction effect and an ART initial hit MB display standby effect. (Steps S5819 to S5825 in FIG. 68).

  The example shown in FIG. 33 is for setting 1, and other settings are omitted. As shown in FIG. 33, when the winning numbers are 0 to 18 and 29 to 56, the probability of winning the ART is 1/32767. When the winning number is 19, the ART is always non-winning. When the winning numbers are 27 and 28, the ART winning is always performed. In the case of other winning numbers, the probability of ART winning or ART non-winning is defined by the numerical values shown in FIG.

<ART special announcement lottery table>
FIG. 34 is a table showing an ART medium special notice lottery table.

  The ART medium special notice lottery table is a table that is referred to in the process of step S5727 in FIG. 67, and it is determined whether or not to produce a special notice (steps S5721 to S5423 in FIG. 67).

  The example shown in FIG. 34 is for setting 1, and other settings are omitted. As shown in FIG. 34, when the winning numbers are 0 to 20, 26, and 29 to 56, the winning is always non-winning and the special notice is not produced. In addition, when the winning number is 21 to 28, there may be a case where a special notification effect is performed. In particular, when the winning number is 28, the winning is always performed and a special notice is produced.

<Bart lottery table in the first MB per ART>
FIG. 35 is a table showing a lottery table added to the ART per first MB.

  The ART initial bonus MB lottery table is a table that is referred to in step S6321 of FIG. 73, and the number of added games is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 35, when the winning number is 0, the number of additional games is always determined to be 0. When the winning number is 1 to 3, the number of added games is determined to be 10, 30, 50, 100, 200, or 300. When the winning number is 4, the number of additional games is determined to be 100, 200, or 300.

<Bullet lottery table 1 for MB after special notice during ART>
FIG. 36A is a table showing the bullet bullet lottery table 1 for MB after special notification during ART.

  The bullet bullet lottery table 1 for MB after special notice during ART is a table that is referred to in the process of step S6115 of FIG. 71, and the bullet type is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 36A, when the winning number is 0, either a normal bullet, special bullet 1 or special bullet 2 is won. If the winning number is 1 to 3, either special bullet 1 or special bullet 2 will win. If the winning number is 4, the special bullet 2 will always win.

<Bullet lottery table 2 for MB after special notice during ART>
FIG. 36 (b) is a table showing the bullet bullet lottery table 2 for MB after special notification during ART.

  The bullet bullet lottery table 2 for MB after special notice during ART is a table that is referred to in the process of step S6113 in FIG. 71, and the bullet type is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 36B, when the winning number is 0, either a normal bullet, special bullet 1 or special bullet 2 is won. If the winning number is 1 to 3, either special bullet 1 or special bullet 2 will win. If the winning number is 4, the special bullet 2 will always win.

<MB special lottery table after special notice during ART>
FIG. 36 (c) is a table showing an MB medium extra lottery table after special notice during ART.

  The MB medium extra lottery table after the special notice during ART is a table referred to in the process of step S6621 in FIG. 76, and the number of additional ART games is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 36 (c), when the bullet type is a normal bullet, the number of added ART games is determined as 5, 10, 20, 30 or 50. When the bullet type is the special bullet 1, the number of added ART games is determined as 10, 20, 30 or 50. When the bullet type is special bullet 2, the number of additional ART games is determined as either 30 or 50.

<Continuing difficulty lottery table for ART end>
FIG. 37 is a table showing an ART end time continuation difficulty level lottery table.

  The ART difficulty continuation difficulty lottery table is a table that is referred to in step S6527 of FIG. 75, and the required number of points is determined.

  The required number of points is defined for each of the set values 1 to 6. The required number of points is determined as 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 for all of the set values 1 to 6. It is stipulated that the probability of determination increases as the number of necessary points increases.

<ART lottery table for ART end>
FIG. 38 is a table showing an ART end time lottery table.

  The ART lottery table for the ART end time is a table that is referred to in the process of step S6635 of FIG. 76, and the lottery value is determined based on the current number of points. By referring to the ART lottery table at the end of ART, whether or not to win the ART is determined based on the current number of points.

  As shown in FIG. 38, it is common to all of the setting values 1 to 6, and is defined such that the probability of winning an ART increases as the current number of points decreases. In particular, when the current number of points is 0 or less, the player always wins ART.

<Bart lottery table for MB points at the end of ART>
FIG. 39 is a table showing an ART end MB point acquisition lottery table.

  The ART end MB point acquisition lottery table is a table referred to in the process of step S6329 in FIG. 73, and the number of acquired points is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 39, when the winning number is 0, the number of acquired points is always determined to be 0. When the winning number is 1 to 3, the number of acquired points is determined as 1, 3, or 5. When the winning number is 4, the number of earned points is always determined to be 5.

[Command data structure]
Next, the structure of command data transmitted from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 81 will be described with reference to FIG. The command data is data stored in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 75 of the main control circuit 71. In communication data transmission processing (step S254) of interrupt processing under the control of the main CPU 73, which will be described later with reference to FIG. This data is transmitted from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 81.

This command data consists of 8 data each consisting of 1 byte (“command type”, “parameter 1”, “parameter 2”, “parameter 3”, “parameter 4”, “parameter 5”, “game state”, and “BCC”). Each data can be identified by its bit pattern according to the command type. The command data constitutes one packet by these eight data.
Incidentally, the communication data storage area of the main RAM 75 can store data for 9 packets (8 bytes (1 packet) × 9).

  As the “command type”, as shown in FIG. 41, there are 10 types of “01H” to “10H”. “01H” is an initialization command. The data content of the initialization command includes the presence / absence of setting value change, setting value information, and the like, and the data content is represented by all or part of “parameter 1” to “parameter 5”. Specifically, according to the command type (initialization command), the data content is represented by a bit pattern of 1-byte data constituting each parameter. “02H” is a medal insertion command. The data content of the medal insertion command is the number of inserted coins, the number of credits, and the like, and the data content is represented by all or part of “Parameter 1” to “Parameter 5”. Specifically, according to the command type (medal insertion command), the data content is represented by a bit pattern of 1-byte data constituting each parameter. “03H” is a start command. The data content of the start command is an internal winning combination, game information, RT game number counter value, bonus end number counter value, etc., and the data content is represented by all or part of “Parameter 1” to “Parameter 5”. The Specifically, according to the command type (start command), the data content is represented by a bit pattern of 1-byte data constituting each parameter. “04H” is a reel rotation start command. As data contents of the reel rotation start command, each parameter is unused. “05H” is a reel stop command. The data content of the reel stop command includes the stop reel type, the pressed position, the number of sliding pieces, and the like, and the data content is represented by all or part of “Parameter 1” to “Parameter 5”. Specifically, according to the command type (reel stop command), the data content is represented by a bit pattern of 1-byte data constituting each parameter. “06H” is a display command. The data contents of the display command are the type of winning operation flag, the number of payouts, etc., and the data contents are represented by all or part of “parameter 1” to “parameter 5”. Specifically, according to the command type (display command), the data content is represented by a bit pattern of 1-byte data constituting each parameter. “07H” is a bonus start command. The data content of the bonus start command is the type of bonus that has been started, and the data content is represented by all or part of “parameter 1” to “parameter 5”. Specifically, according to the command type (bonus start command), the data content is represented by a bit pattern of 1-byte data constituting each parameter. “08H” is a bonus end command. The data content of the bonus end command is the type of bonus that has ended, and the data content is represented by all or part of “parameter 1” to “parameter 5”. Specifically, according to the command type (bonus end command), the data content is represented by a bit pattern of 1-byte data constituting each parameter. “09H” is an input state command. The data content of the input state command is whether or not the start lever, stop button, and bet button are input, and the data content is represented by all or part of “parameter 1” to “parameter 5”. Specifically, according to the command type (input state command), the data content is represented by a bit pattern of 1-byte data constituting each parameter. “10H” is a no-operation command. The no-operation command is data that is transmitted when the commands “01H” to “09H” are not transmitted, and the data content is represented by all or part of “parameter 1” to “parameter 5”. Specifically, according to the command type (non-operation command), the data content is represented by a bit pattern of 1-byte data constituting each parameter.

  The no-operation command is a command (operation non-corresponding command) that is normally transmitted from the main control circuit 71 to the sub-control circuit 81 when there is no operation on the operation unit or the like. The data content of the data is represented by all or part of “parameter 1” to “parameter 5”.

  On the other hand, when there is an operation such as a switch, an input state command (operation corresponding command) representing the operation result is transmitted from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 81 as command data. In this case, no operation command (operation non-operation command) is not transmitted.

  After the input state command is transmitted, when a transition is made to a state where there is no switch operation, a no-operation command is transmitted from the main control circuit 71 to the sub-control circuit 81. As the no-operation command, “command data representing the no-operation command” as described above may be transmitted, or operation information indicating whether a switch or the like has been operated may be transmitted. The operation information indicating whether or not a switch or the like has been operated is information indicating the state of an input port registered as non-operation command data in the input port check process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. ). FIG. 42 is a diagram illustrating a data configuration example of a no-operation command. As shown in FIG. 42, as the no-operation command, in parameter 1, “1 bet switch”, “MAX bet switch”, “start switch”, “left stop switch”, “middle stop switch”, “right stop switch” ”,“ Clearing switch ”, and“ Door open / close monitoring switch ”are assigned“ 1 ”indicating an operated state or“ 0 ”indicating a non-operated state.

  The “1 BET switch” is a switch for detecting that the 1 BET button 14 has been operated as shown in FIG. The “MAXBET switch” is a switch that detects that the MAXBET button 12 has been operated. The “start switch” is a switch that detects that the start lever 16 has been operated, as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 7, the “left stop switch”, “middle stop switch”, and “right stop switch” are the stop buttons 17L, 17C,. 17R is a switch for detecting that a pressing operation has been performed. As shown in FIG. 7, the “clearing switch” is a switch that detects that a clearing button (not shown) is pressed. As shown in FIG. 7, the “door open / close monitoring switch” is a switch for detecting opening / closing of the front door 2b.

  In parameter 2, each of “medal passage sensor”, “selector sensor 1”, “selector sensor 2”, “stop switch”, “automatic settlement switch”, “payout count switch”, and “medal auxiliary box switch” Is assigned “1” indicating the state of being operated (detected) or “0” indicating the state of not being operated (detected).

  The “medal passage sensor” detects passage of medals inserted from the medal insertion slot, and “selector sensor 1” and “selector sensor 2” are sensors provided in the selector 51 shown in FIG. The “selector sensor 1” is provided upstream of the medal insertion path, and the “selector sensor 2” is provided downstream. When it is detected in the order of “selector sensor 1” and “selector sensor 2”, it can be detected that a medal has been inserted correctly.

  The “stop switch” is a switch that is provided in the cabinet 2a and is set so that there is a stop when the so-called bonus game ends. The “automatic settlement switch” is a switch for setting so that settlement is automatically performed at a predetermined timing. The “medal payout count switch” counts the number of medals paid out from the medal payout device. As shown in FIG. 7, the “medal auxiliary storage switch” detects whether or not the medal auxiliary storage 35 is full of medals.

  In parameter 3, the operation (detection) state of each of “left reel”, “middle reel”, “right reel”, “setting change switch”, “stop release switch”, and “reset switch” is indicated. “1” representing “0” or “0” representing an unoperated (detected) state is assigned.

  “Left reel”, “middle reel”, and “right reel” are for detecting the rotation state of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R. The “setting change switch” is the setting key type switch 32 shown in FIG. 7 and is operated when the setting change or confirmation of the pachislot 1 is performed. As shown in FIG. 7, the “stop release switch” is a switch operated when releasing the stop. The “reset switch” is a switch used when canceling the error operation and updating the set value.

  Since the no-operation command is a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71 to the sub-control circuit 81, the operation state of the operation unit such as a switch grasped in the main control circuit 71 is included in the no-operation command. become. In addition to what is grasped by the main control circuit 71, there is also what is confirmed by the sub-control circuit 81 that needs to be confirmed as the state of the switch.

  Such a state of the switch or the like that is not grasped in the main control circuit 71 is not included in the no-operation command, and is grasped in the sub-control circuit 81 when the sub-control circuit 81 receives the no-operation command. Is combined with each information of the no-operation command and displayed on the hall menu.

  As a switch whose state is not grasped by the main control circuit 81 and whose state is grasped by the sub-control circuit 71, a “movable body sensor” for detecting the state of the movable body devices 64A and 64B (FIG. 7) used for production. ”, A selection switch SW1 and a determination switch SW2 included in the hall menu.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the operation state of the switch shown in FIG. 7 is transmitted by including the operation state in the no-operation command has been described, but the type of switch is not limited to this, for example, In the case of a type of pachislot machine in which a cross key is provided on the exterior body 2, the operation state of the cross key may be included in a no-operation command and transmitted, and a touch sensor is provided on the exterior body 2 In a type of pachislot machine, the operation state of the touch sensor may be included in a no-operation command and transmitted.

  In FIG. 40, “game state” is data representing a game state in the main control circuit 71. The main CPU 73 checks the gaming state flag in the gaming state flag storage area (FIG. 27), reflects the result as “gaming state” when generating the start command data, and transmits it to the sub-control circuit 81.

  “BCC (Block Check Character)” is data for detecting an error in command data of one packet by the horizontal parity check method. Specifically, the error detection data is added to each data block of one packet including “command type”, “parameters 1 to 5”, and “gaming state”.

  The main CPU 73 reads the command data described above from the communication data storage area of the main RAM 75 and transmits it to the sub-control circuit 81 in an interrupt process (FIG. 55) described later. For example, when start command data is generated (step S7), a display command is generated (step S14), or after a main flow (FIG. 43) under the control of the main CPU 73 of the main control circuit 71 described later, (When medal insertion command data is generated in the medal acceptance / start check process (FIG. 44) (step S37), and when reel stop command data is generated in the reel stop control process (FIG. 49) described later (step S138). ), When bonus end command data is generated in a bonus end check process (FIG. 53), which will be described later (step S214), and when bonus start command data is generated in a bonus operation check process (FIG. 54), which will be described later (FIG. 53). Step S236) There are,. Main CPU73 which various command data is stored in the communication data storage area, these stored command data is transmitted in the interrupt processing (FIG. 55) to the sub-control circuit 81.

  In the case of this embodiment, some operation or operation such as an initialization command, medal insertion command, start command, reel rotation start command, reel stop command, display command, bonus start command, bonus end command, input state command, etc. is executed. If there is no command data to be generated in this case (that is, there is no command data to be transmitted from the main control circuit 71 to the sub-control circuit 81), no-operation command data is generated and stored in the communication data storage area. It is like that. As a result, any command data is always stored in the communication data storage area. In the communication data transmission process (step S254) of the interrupt process (FIG. 55), some regular command data is always stored. The data is transmitted to the sub control circuit 81.

[Program flow executed in pachislot]
Next, the contents of the program executed by the main CPU 73 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Main flowchart by control of main CPU of main control circuit]
With reference to FIG. 43, a main flowchart showing main processes executed by the main CPU 73 will be described.

  First, the main CPU 73 performs initialization processing at power-on (step S1), and proceeds to step S2. In this process, the main CPU 73 determines whether or not the backup is normal and whether or not the setting has been appropriately changed, and performs an initialization process according to the determination result.

  In step S2, the main CPU 73 performs an initialization process at the end of one game. For example, the main CPU 73 clears data stored in the internal winning combination storing area, the expected display combination storing area, and the like. Subsequently, the main CPU 73 performs medal acceptance / start check processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 44 (step S3). In this process, the main CPU 73 determines whether or not the center line 8 is valid and a start operation is possible based on the number of inserted sheets.

  Next, the main CPU 73 extracts a random number value and stores it in the random value storage area (step S4). The random number value extracted in the process of step S4 is used in the internal lottery process. Subsequently, the main CPU 73 performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 45 (step S5). In this process, the main CPU 73 determines an internal winning combination.

  Next, the main CPU 73 performs a reel stop initial setting process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 46 (step S6). In this process, the main CPU 73 initializes an area related to control for stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

  Next, the main CPU 73 generates start command data and stores it in the communication data storage area (step S7). Specifically, the main CPU 73 stores start command data in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 75. The start command data includes information such as a gaming state and an internal winning combination, and is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 81 in a communication data transmission process (step S254 in FIG. 55) of an interrupt process described later. Thereby, the sub-control circuit 81 can produce an effect according to the start operation.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 73 performs a wait process (step S8). In this process, the main CPU 73 stands by until a predetermined time (for example, 4, 1 second) elapses from the previous game start. Subsequently, the main CPU 73 performs a reel rotation start process (step S9). In this process, the main CPU 73 requests the start of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and stores a reel rotation start command in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 75. The stored reel rotation start command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 81 in a communication data transmission process of an interrupt process described later.

  Next, the main CPU 73 performs a pull-in priority storage process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 47 (step S10). Subsequently, the main CPU 73 performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 49 (step S11).

  Next, the main CPU 73 performs a winning search process (step S12). In this process, the main CPU 73 collates the symbol combination displayed along the active line (center line 8) after the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped with the symbol combination table (FIGS. 11 to 13), and displays the display combination. And the number of medals to be paid out are determined.

  Next, the main CPU 73 pays out medals based on the payout number of medals determined in step S12 (step S13). Subsequently, the main CPU 73 generates display command data and stores it in the communication data storage area (step S14). The stored display command data is transmitted to the sub control circuit 81 in a communication data transmission process of an interrupt process described later.

  Next, the main CPU 73 performs an RT control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 52 (step S15). In this process, the RT gaming state flag is updated according to the display combination.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 73 performs a bonus end check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 53 (step S16). In this process, the main CPU 73 ends the operation of the bonus game when a condition for ending the bonus game is satisfied. Subsequently, the main CPU 73 performs a bonus operation check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 54 (step S17), and then performs a process of step S2. In this process, the main CPU 73 starts operation of the bonus game when a condition for starting the bonus game is satisfied, and operates re-game when the condition for re-game is satisfied.

[Medal reception / start check processing]
With reference to FIG. 44, a medal acceptance / start check process will be described, which shows a procedure of a process in which the main CPU 73 determines whether or not a start operation is possible based on the number of inserted sheets.

  First, the main CPU 73 determines whether or not there is a value of the automatic insertion counter, that is, whether or not it is “0” (step S31). At this time, if there is a value of the automatic insertion counter, that is, if it is other than “0”, the main CPU 73 subsequently performs an automatic insertion process (step S32), and proceeds to step S39. Specifically, the main CPU 73 copies the value of the automatic insertion counter to the insertion number counter. The automatic insertion counter is a counter provided for the main CPU 73 to count the number of medals to be automatically inserted, and the insertion number counter is provided for the main CPU 73 to count the number of medals inserted. Counter.

  On the other hand, if the value of the automatic insertion number counter is not present, that is, “0”, the main CPU 73 permits medal acceptance (step S33), and then performs the process of step S34.

  In step S34, the main CPU 73 sets the maximum number of inserted sheets according to the gaming state. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 73 sets the maximum value of the inserted number to “2” when the gaming state is the MB gaming state, and sets the maximum value of the inserted number to “3” when the gaming state is other than that. And set.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 73 determines whether or not medal acceptance is permitted (step S35). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 73 continues to perform the process of step S36, and when NO, the main CPU 73 continues to perform the process of step S39.

  In step S36, the main CPU 73 performs medal insertion check processing. In this process, the main CPU 73 checks the input from the inserted medal sensor 9S. Subsequently, the main CPU 73 generates medal insertion command data and stores it in the communication data storage area (step S37). In this process, the main CPU 73 stores medal insertion command data in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 75. The stored medal insertion command data is transmitted to the sub control circuit 81 in a communication data transmission process of an interrupt process described later.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 73 determines whether or not the inserted number is a game start possible number (step S38). For example, the main CPU 73 determines whether or not the value of the insertion number counter is the maximum value of the insertion number. At this time, if the value of the inserted number counter is the maximum value of the inserted number, the main CPU 73 subsequently performs the process of step S39. If not, the main CPU 73 continues to step S35. Perform the process.

  In step S39, the main CPU 73 determines whether or not the start switch 57 is on. Specifically, the main CPU 73 determines whether or not there is an input from the start switch 57 based on the operation of the start lever 6. At this time, if there is an input from the start switch 57, the main CPU 73 prohibits medal acceptance (step S40) and ends the medal acceptance / start check processing. On the other hand, when there is no input from the start switch 57, the main CPU 73 subsequently performs the process of step S35.

[Internal lottery processing]
With reference to FIG. 45, an internal lottery process showing a procedure of a process in which the main CPU 73 determines an internal winning combination based on a random number value, a gaming state, and the like will be described.

  First, the main CPU 73 sets an internal lottery table corresponding to the gaming state (step S51). Subsequently, the main CPU 73 acquires a random number value stored in the random value storage area (step S52).

  Next, the main CPU 73 refers to the internal lottery table, acquires a lottery value corresponding to the winning number, and subtracts the lottery value from the random number value (step S53). Subsequently, the main CPU 73 determines whether or not the subtraction result is less than “0” (negative) (step S54). At this time, if the subtraction result is negative, the main CPU 73 obtains the small role / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer (step S58), and then performs the process of step S59. On the other hand, if the subtraction result is not negative, the main CPU 73 subsequently performs the process of step S55.

  In step S55, the main CPU 73 updates the random number and updates the winning number. Specifically, the main CPU 73 updates the random number value to the value after subtraction in step S53 and updates the winning number to a value obtained by adding “1”. Subsequently, the main CPU 73 determines whether or not all winning numbers have been checked (step S56). At this time, if all winning numbers are checked, the main CPU 73 sets “0” for the small role / replay data pointer and “0” for the bonus data pointer, and proceeds to step S59. On the other hand, if all the winning numbers are not checked, the main CPU 73 proceeds to step S53.

  In step S59, the main CPU 73 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 73 stores the acquired winning internal winning combination (winning request flag) in the corresponding internal winning combination storing area (step S60).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 73 determines whether or not the carryover combination storage area is “0” (step S61). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 73 continues with the process of step S62, and when NO, the main CPU 73 continues with the process of step S64.

  In step S62, the main CPU 73 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 73 stores the acquired internal winning combination (winning request flag) in the carryover combination storage area (step S63), and performs the process of step S64.

  In step S64, the main CPU 73 updates the internal winning combination storing area based on the internal winning combination (winning request flag) stored in the carryover combination storing area. Specifically, the main CPU 73 stores the logical sum of the internal symbol combination storage area 1 and the carryover combination storage area in the internal symbol combination storage area 1.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 73 determines whether or not the MB is operating (step S65). At this time, if the MB is operating, the main CPU 73 performs an MB operating process (step S66), and ends the internal lottery process. On the other hand, when the MB is not operating, the main CPU 73 ends the internal lottery process. In the process during MB operation, the main CPU 73 stores internal winning combinations (winning request flags) corresponding to all small combinations in the internal winning combination storage area. As a result of such processing, during the MB operation, “all small roles”, “all small roles + replay A1”, “all small roles + replay A2”, “all small roles + replay A3”, “all small roles” One of “small role + replay A4” is determined. In the pachislot 1, “all small roles”, “all small roles + replay A1”, “all small roles + replay A2”, “all small roles + replay A3”, “all small roles + replay A4” during MB operation. In order to determine any of the above, the processing during the MB operation in step S66 is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. By changing the configuration of the internal lottery table for the MB gaming state, the MB operation is in progress. One of the above internal winning combinations may be determined.

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

  First, the main CPU 73 determines whether or not the MB is operating (step S71). When the determination is YES, the main CPU 73 continues to perform the process of step S72. When the determination is NO, the main CPU 73 continues to perform the process of step S74.

  In step S72, the main CPU 73 sets “61” as the turning cylinder stop number. Here, the turning stop number “61” is information defining stop control in which the symbols at symbol positions “2”, “9”, and “16” do not stop in the middle stage of the left reel 3L. Subsequently, the main CPU 73 determines whether or not the small winning combination / replay data pointers “57” to “60” are included in the internal winning combination determined in the internal lottery process (step S73). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 73 subsequently performs the process of step S74, and when NO, the main CPU 73 continues to perform the process of step S75.

  In step S74, the main CPU 73 sets the value of the small role / replay data pointer as the number for stopping the spinning. For example, when “57” is included in the small role / replay data pointer, the main CPU 73 sets “57” as the rotation stop number, and “58” is included in the small role / replay data pointer. The main CPU 73 sets “58” as the turning stop number, and when the small role / replay data pointer contains “59”, the main CPU 73 sets the turning stop number. When “59” is set and “60” is included in the small role / replay data pointer, the main CPU 73 sets “60” as the rotation stop number. The rotation stop number “57” can stop the symbol at symbol position “2” in the middle of the left reel 3L, and cannot stop the symbols at symbol positions “9” and “16”. Rotation stop number “58” can stop the symbol at symbol position “16” in the middle of the left reel 3L and stop the symbols at symbol positions “2” and “9”. The information that defines the impossible stop control, the rotation stop number “59” can stop the symbol at the symbol position “9” in the middle stage of the left reel 3L, and the symbol positions “2” and “16”. ”Is a piece of information that defines stop control that cannot stop the symbol. The rotation stop number“ 60 ”is placed in the middle stage of the left reel 3L in any of the symbols“ 2 ”,“ 9 ”, and“ 16 ”. It is information that defines stop control that can be stopped. In the pachislot 1, during MB operation, when any of the small role / replay data pointers “57 to 60” is determined as the internal winning combination, the symbol positions “2” and “2” are displayed in the middle of the left reel 3L. 9 or 16 can be stopped, and if any of the small role / replay data pointers “57 to 60” has not been determined as an internal winning combination, the middle stage of the left reel 3L None of the symbol positions “2”, “9”, and “16” can be stopped.

  As described above, in the MB gaming state, since all the small combinations are determined as internal winning combinations (all small combinations are winning), it is possible to win any of the small combinations. . However, when the value of the small role / replay data pointer is “57”, the symbol at the symbol position “9” or “16” cannot be stopped in the middle of the left reel 3L. Therefore, a small combination including the symbol “cherry” at the symbol position “9” and a small combination including the symbol “blank 1” at the symbol position “16” cannot be won. Similarly, when the value of the small role / replay data pointer is “58”, the symbol at the symbol position “2” or “9” cannot be stopped in the middle of the left reel 3L. Therefore, a small combination including “blank 1” at the symbol position “2” and a small combination including “cherry” at the symbol position “9” cannot be won. Further, when the value of the small role / replay data pointer is “59”, the symbol at the symbol position “2” or “16” cannot be stopped in the middle of the left reel 3L. Therefore, a small combination including “blank 1” at the symbol position “2” or a small combination including “blank 1” at the symbol position “16” cannot be won.

  As described above, when the value of the small role / replay data pointer is “57”, “58” or “59”, the symbol positions “2”, “9” and “16” are displayed in the middle of the left reel 3L. I can't stop either. However, in the MB gaming state, since all the small combinations are always determined as internal winning combinations, any small combination corresponding to a symbol position other than symbol positions “2”, “9”, “16” is selected. It can be awarded and will not cause any disadvantage to the player.

  Further, by performing the above-described control, the stop control of the left reel 3L can be changed in accordance with the replay winning pattern during the MB operation. As will be described later, the contents of the effect can be controlled by changing the stop control according to the winning pattern of the replay.

  In step S75, the main CPU 73 refers to the reel stop initial setting table, and acquires each piece of information on the basis of the number for turning stop. For example, the main CPU 73 stops the number of the stop table used at the time of the first stop to the third stop and information necessary for performing the control change in the control change process (that is, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R stop in a specific order. When the information is stopped, the information (such as information used for reselecting the stop table) when it is stopped at a specific position (or when a stop operation is received) is acquired.

  Next, the main CPU 73 stores a rotating identifier (for example, “1” in all bits) in all symbol code storage areas (step S76). Subsequently, the main CPU 73 stores 3 in the stop button non-operating counter (step S77), and ends the reel stop initial setting process. The stop button non-operating counter is used to determine the number of stop buttons 17L, 17C, 17R that are not stopped by the player, and is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 75.

[Retrieve priority storage processing]
With reference to FIG. 47, the pull-in priority storage process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 73 stores the value of the stop button non-operating counter as the number of searches (step S91). Subsequently, the main CPU 73 performs a search target reel determination process (step S92). In this process, the reels to be searched are determined in order from the reel on the left side of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Next, the main CPU 73 performs a pull-in priority table selection process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 48 (step S93). Subsequently, the main CPU 73 sets “21” as the number of symbol checks and “0” as the inspection symbol position (step S94). Next, the main CPU 73 performs a symbol code storing process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 50 (step S95).

  Next, the main CPU 73 updates the display combination storing area based on the acquired symbol code and the symbol code storing area (step S96). Subsequently, the main CPU 73 performs a pull-in priority data acquisition process (step S97). In this process, the main CPU 73 plays the role corresponding to the bit storing “1” in the display combination storing area, and corresponding to the bit storing “1” in the internal winning combination storing area. Referring to the pull-in priority table selected in step S93, pull-in priority data is acquired. In this process, for a combination for which a winning is determined with one reel (for example, a middle tier cherry confirmed with the left reel 3L), a reel other than the one reel (reel 3C in the case of the middle tier, right The reel 3R) does not acquire the drawing priority data. In addition, when the winning combination for one reel is not determined as the internal winning combination, the drawing priority order data for “stop prohibition” is acquired for the one reel.

  Next, the main CPU 73 stores the acquired drawing priority data in the drawing priority data storage area corresponding to the search target reel (step S98). Subsequently, the main CPU 73 decrements the symbol check count by 1, and adds “1” to the search symbol position (step S99). Next, the main CPU 73 determines whether or not the number of symbol checks is “0” (step S100). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 73 performs the process of step S101, and when it is NO, the main CPU 73 performs the process of step S95. In this process, it is determined whether all searches for symbol positions “0” to “20” have been performed. In step S101, the main CPU 73 determines whether or not a search has been performed for the number of searches. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 73 ends the pull-in priority storage process, and when it is NO, performs the process of step S92. In this process, it is determined whether or not all reels have been searched.

[Pull-in priority table selection processing]
With reference to FIG. 48, a description will be given of a pull-in priority table selection process for selecting a different pull-in priority for each gaming state.

  First, the main CPU 73 sets the pull-in priority table number “00” (step S111). Subsequently, the main CPU 73 determines whether or not the MB is in operation (step S112). If the MB is in operation, the main CPU 73 updates the drawing priority table number to “01” (step S113) and sets the drawing priority. The table selection process ends. On the other hand, if the MB is not operating in S112, the pull-in priority table selection process is terminated with the pull-in priority table number “00”.

[Reel stop control process]
With reference to FIG. 49, the reel stop control process in which the main CPU 73 stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the internal winning combination or the timing of the stop operation by the player will be described.

  First, the main CPU 73 determines whether or not an effective stop button 17L, 17C, or 17R has been pressed (step S131). At this time, if the valid stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R are pressed, the main CPU 73 subsequently performs the process of step S132. On the other hand, when the effective stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R are not pressed, the main CPU 73 performs the process of step S131 again.

  In step S132, the main CPU 73 updates the pressing order storage area and the operation stop button storage area. Subsequently, the main CPU 73 subtracts “1” from the value of the stop button non-operating counter (step S133). Subsequently, the main CPU 73 determines a search target reel from the operation stop button (step S134).

  Subsequently, in step S135, the main CPU 73 stores the stop start position based on the symbol counter. Next, the main CPU 73 performs a sliding piece number determination process (step S136). In this process, the main CPU 73 refers to the stop table and determines the number of sliding piece determination data determined for the stop start position. Next, the main CPU 73 performs a priority pull-in control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 51 (step S136).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 73 generates reel stop command data and stores it in the communication data storage area (step S138). Specifically, the main CPU 73 stores reel stop command data in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 75. The reel stop command data includes information on the operation stop button and the like, and is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 81 in the communication data transmission process of the interrupt process described later. Thereby, the sub-control circuit 81 can produce an effect according to the stop operation.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 73 determines and stores a planned stop position based on the stop start position and the number of sliding pieces determination data (step S139). Subsequently, the main CPU 73 sets a scheduled stop position as a search symbol position (step S140), and performs symbol code storage processing for acquiring a symbol code based on the set search symbol position (step S141).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 73 updates the symbol code storage area based on the acquired symbol code (step S142). For example, when the “blank 1” symbol is set as the search symbol position for the left reel 3L, the bit corresponding to the combination in which the symbol of the left reel 3L is the “blank 1” symbol in the symbol code storage area Is maintained at “1”, while the bit corresponding to the combination in which the symbol of the left reel 3L is a symbol other than the “blank 1” symbol is updated to “0”.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 73 performs a control change process when necessary according to the search symbol position (step S143). Next, the main CPU 73 determines whether or not the value of the stop button non-operation counter is “0” (step S144). 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 73 performs the drawing priority order storing process of FIG. 47 (step S145), and then the step The process of S131 is performed. That is, in the pachislot machine 1, before the process of stopping the rotation of the next reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed, the process of storing the drawing priority data for each symbol position of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R still rotating. Is done. On the other hand, when the value of the stop button non-operating counter is “0”, it is determined that the stop control at the third stop is finished, and the reel stop control process is finished.

[Design code storage processing]
With reference to FIG. 50, the symbol code storing process for acquiring the symbol code based on the set retrieved symbol position will be described.

  First, the main CPU 73 sets valid line data (step S151). In the present embodiment, since only the center line 8 is an effective line, the line 1 (middle stage-middle stage-middle stage) is set.

  Next, the main CPU 73 sets check symbol position data for the search target reel based on the search symbol position and the effective line data (step S152). In this process, the main CPU 73 sets the symbol position of the symbol corresponding to the set effective line data as the symbol position data for check based on the search symbol position (middle symbol) of the search target reel. Specifically, when the effective line data indicates the middle stage, the search symbol position is used as the check symbol position data as it is, and when the effective line data indicates the upper stage, the search symbol position + 1 is the check symbol position data. Become. In the present embodiment, since the effective line is only the center line 8, the effective line data is always in the middle stage, and the search symbol position is directly used as the check symbol position data.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 73 acquires the symbol code of the symbol position data for check (step S153), and ends the symbol code storage process.

[Priority pull-in control processing]
Referring to FIG. 51, a description will be given of the priority pull-in control process in which the main CPU 73 shows the procedure for determining the number of sliding symbols.

  First, the main CPU 73 sets a pull-in priority data storage area corresponding to the operation stop button (step S171). Subsequently, the main CPU 73 acquires a stop start position (step S172).

  Next, the main CPU 73 determines whether or not the search target reel is the right reel 3R (step S173), and if it is the right reel 3R, further determines whether or not the MB is operating. (Step S174). At this time, if the MB is operating, the main CPU 73 subsequently performs the process of step S177. On the other hand, if the reel to be searched is not the right reel 3R, or if it is the right reel 3R and the MB is not operating, the main CPU 73 subsequently performs the process of step S175.

  In step S175, the main CPU 73 sets a priority order table according to the sliding piece number determination data, sets “5” to the initial value of the priority order and the number of checks (step S176), and proceeds to step S179.

  In step S177, the main CPU 73 sets the MB gaming state priority order table corresponding to the number of pieces of sliding piece determination, sets “5” as the initial value of the priority order, and sets “2” as the number of checks. Set (step S178), the process proceeds to step S179.

  In step S179, the main CPU 73 sets the sliding piece number determination data as the number of sliding pieces. Subsequently, the main CPU 73 extracts a stop search position based on the stop start position and the priority order (step S180). Next, the main CPU 73 acquires pull-in priority order data of the stop search position (step S181).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 73 determines whether or not it is equal to or more than the previously acquired pull-in priority data (step S182). At this time, if it is equal to or higher than the previously acquired priority pull-in order data, the main CPU 73 updates the number of sliding frames (step S1183), and then performs the process of step S184. On the other hand, if it is less than the previously acquired priority pull-in order data, the main CPU 73 subsequently performs the process of step S184.

  In step S184, the main CPU 73 subtracts “1” from the number of checks and subtracts “1” from the priority order. Subsequently, the main CPU 73 determines whether or not the number of checks is “0” (step S185). At this time, if the number of checks is “0”, the main CPU 73 sets the updated number of sliding frames (step S186) and ends the priority pull-in control process. On the other hand, if the number of checks is not “0”, the main CPU 73 subsequently performs the process of step S180.

  As described above, in the priority attraction-in control process, the main CPU 73 determines the number of sliding symbols for displaying a combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination to be pulled in at a higher priority from among a plurality of types of sliding symbols. decide.

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

  First, the main CPU 73 determines whether or not the MB is operating (step S191). At this time, if the MB is in operation, the main CPU 73 ends the RT control process. If the MB is not in operation, the main CPU 73 subsequently performs the process of step S192.

  In step S192, the main CPU 73 determines whether or not it is in the RT2 gaming state. At this time, if it is in the RT2 gaming state, the main CPU 73 subsequently performs the process of step S199. If it is not in the RT2 gaming state, the main CPU 73 continues to perform the process of step S193.

  In step S193, the main CPU 73 determines whether or not MB is included in the internal winning combination. At this time, when MB is included in the internal winning combination, the main CPU 73 subsequently performs the process of step S198, and when not included, the main CPU 73 subsequently performs the process of step S194.

  In step S194, the main CPU 73 determines whether any of the RT operation symbols 1 to 26 is displayed. At this time, when none of the RT operation symbols 1 to 26 is displayed, the main CPU 73 determines whether or not the replay C or D is displayed (step S195). If neither replay nor D is displayed, the main CPU 73 subsequently performs the process of step S198. On the other hand, if any of the RT operation symbols 1 to 26 and replay C or D is displayed, the main CPU 73 updates the gaming state to the RT2 gaming state (step S196), and sets the RT gaming number counter to 10000. Set (step S197), the RT control process is terminated. Here, the RT game number counter is a counter for counting the number of games in the RT1 gaming state or the RT2 gaming state, and is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 75.

  In step S198, the main CPU 73 determines whether or not it is in the RT1 gaming state. At this time, if not in the RT1 gaming state, the main CPU 73 ends the RT control process. On the other hand, if it is in the RT1 game state, the main CPU 73 subsequently decrements the RT game number counter by 1 (step S199).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 73 determines whether or not the RT game number counter is “0”. At this time, if the RT game number counter is not “0”, the main CPU 73 ends the RT control process. On the other hand, when the RT game number counter is “0”, the main CPU 73 updates the game state to the general game state, that is, updates the corresponding RT game state flag to OFF (step S201), and performs RT control processing. Exit.

  As described above, in the pachislot 1, when MB is included in the internal winning combination, even if any of the RT operation symbols 1 to 26, replay C or D is displayed, the game does not shift to the RT2 gaming state. (If YES in step S193, the process does not pass through steps S194 to S197).

[Bonus end check process]
With reference to FIG. 53, the bonus end check process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 73 determines whether or not the MB is operating (step S211). At this time, if the MB is not operating, the main CPU 73 ends the bonus end check process, whereas if the MB is operating, the main CPU 73 continues to set the value of the bonus end number counter to “0”. It is discriminated whether it is smaller than "" (step S212). When the determination is YES, the main CPU 73 subsequently performs the process of step S213. When the determination is NO, the main CPU 73 performs a CB end process for updating the CB gaming state flag to OFF (step S218). End the bonus end check process.

  In step S213, the main CPU 73 performs MB end processing for updating the MB gaming state flag to off. Subsequently, the main CPU 73 generates bonus end time command data and stores it in the communication data storage area (step S214). Specifically, the main CPU 73 stores bonus end time command data in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 75. The command data at the end of the bonus includes information such as the type of bonus that has ended, and is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 81 in the communication data transmission process of an interrupt process described later. Thereby, the sub-control circuit 81 can produce effects according to the end of the bonus.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 73 updates the RT1 gaming state flag to ON to update the gaming state to the RT1 gaming state (step S216), and sets “30” to the RT gaming number counter (step S217). End the bonus end check process.

[Bonus activation check process]
With reference to FIG. 54, a bonus operation check process in which the main CPU 73 operates a bonus game based on the determined display combination type and the like will be described.

  First, the main CPU 73 determines whether or not the MB is operating (step S231). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 73 subsequently performs CB operation processing for updating the CB gaming state flag to ON (step S232), and ends the bonus operation check processing. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the main CPU 73 subsequently performs the process of step S233.

  In step S233, the main CPU 73 determines whether or not the MB operation is performed, that is, whether or not the display combination is an MB. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 73 continues with the process of step S234, and when NO, the main CPU 73 continues with the process of step S237.

  In step S234, the main CPU 73 updates the turned-on RT gaming state flag to off, updates the MB gaming state flag and the CB gaming state flag to on, and sets “44” to the bonus end number counter. Perform MB operation processing. Subsequently, the main CPU 73 clears the value of the carryover combination storage area (step S235). Subsequently, the main CPU 73 performs processing for generating bonus start command data and storing it in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 75 (step S236), and ends the bonus operation check processing. The stored bonus start command data includes information such as the type of bonus that has been started, and is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 81 in a communication data transmission process of an interrupt process to be described later. Thereby, the sub-control circuit 81 can produce effects according to the bonus type.

  On the other hand, if the display combination is not MB, the main CPU 73 determines whether or not the display combination is replay (step S237). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 73 subsequently makes an automatic insertion request (step S238) and ends the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, when the display combination is not replay, the main CPU 73 ends the bonus operation check process. Note that, based on the automatic insertion request, the value of the insertion number counter is copied to the automatic insertion number counter.

[Interrupt processing under the control of the main CPU (1.1173 msec)]
With reference to FIG. 55, an interrupt process by the control of the main CPU 73 showing a procedure of an interrupt process executed by the main CPU 73 every predetermined time (for example, 1173 ms) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 73 saves the register (step S251). Subsequently, the main CPU 73 performs input port check processing (step S252). In this process, the main CPU 73 confirms the presence / absence of a signal transmitted to the microcomputer 72. For example, the main CPU 73 stores the on edge and the off edge of the start switch 57, the stop switch, etc. in the communication data storage area for each interrupt process. The input port check process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 73 performs timer update processing (step S253). Next, the main CPU 73 performs communication data transmission processing (step S254). In this process, the command data stored in the communication data storage area is transmitted to the sub control circuit 81. Subsequently, the main CPU 73 performs a reel control process (step S255). For example, the main CPU 73 controls the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. More specifically, the main CPU 73 starts the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R in response to a request for starting the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, that is, in response to the start operation, and at a constant speed. Control is performed so that 3L, 3C, and 3R rotate. Further, in accordance with the stop operation, control is performed so that the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the stop operation stops.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 73 performs lamp / 7SEG drive processing (step S256). For example, the main CPU 73 displays the number of credited medals, the number of payouts, etc. on various display units. Subsequently, the main CPU 73 restores the register (step S257), and terminates the interrupt processing that occurs periodically.

[Input port check processing]
The input port check process will be described with reference to FIG.
First, the main CPU 73 checks the state of each input port (step S261). Specifically, the main CPU 73 checks the input of signals from each switch and the like.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 73 stores the state of the input port before one interrupt in the main RAM 75 (step S262) and stores the current state of the input port in the main RAM 75 (step S263). Then, the main CPU 73 detects the on-edge state of each switch or the like from the state of the input port before one interrupt and the state of the current input port, and stores this on-edge state in the main RAM 75 (step S264). . As a result, when a switch or the like is operated, the state is stored in the main RAM 75.

  The main CPU 73 generates input state command data based on the stored on-edge state, and stores it in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 75 (step S265). Thereby, in the communication data transmission process (step S254), the state of the operated switch or the like is transmitted to the sub control circuit 81 as an input state command. When the input state command is transmitted, the input state command in the communication data storage area is cleared.

  Command data such as an input state command is, for example, command data related to an effect. When the sub control circuit 81 receives an input state command, it performs an effect corresponding to the input state command. That is, the input state command means an operation corresponding command for an effect corresponding to an operation of a switch or the like.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the state of the input port (the operation state of the switch or the like) is transmitted as a non-operation command that is this non-operation command. The sub-control circuit 81 that has received the no-operation command displays a hall menu (described later) on the liquid crystal display device 10 based on the data when the no-operation command includes operation state data. Thus, the operation of the switch and the like can be confirmed. The hall menu display process will be described later in the animation task process (FIG. 65).

  In this way, by transmitting the non-operation command not used for production including the state of the input port (operation state) from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 81, the sub control circuit 81 separates from the production. By displaying the above, it is possible to display such as operation confirmation.

[Communication data transmission process]
The communication data transmission process will be described with reference to FIG.
First, the main CPU 73 decrements the communication data transmission timer by 1 (step S271), and then determines whether or not the communication data transmission timer is 0 (step S272). When the determination is YES, the main CPU 73 subsequently performs the process of step S73. When the determination is NO, the main CPU 73 ends the communication data transmission process and performs the reel control process (step S255) shown in FIG.

  In step S273, the main CPU 73 determines whether there is untransmitted data in the communication data storage area. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 73 subsequently performs the process of step S275, and when NO, performs the process of step S274.

  In step S274, the main CPU 73 generates no-operation command data and stores it in the communication data storage area. That is, when there is no untransmitted data in the communication data storage area (NO in step S273), the main CPU 73 stores no-operation command data in the communication data storage area. As a result, a state in which command data to be transmitted is always stored in the communication data storage area is generated. Specifically, the main CPU 73 generates the operation state stored in the main RAM 75 as a no-operation command in the above-described input port check process (FIG. 56). The data indicating the operation state generated as a no-operation command is used when a condition for transmitting the no-operation command (a state in which the input state command has been transmitted and cleared) is satisfied in the subsequent communication data transmission process. And transmitted from the main control circuit 71 to the sub-control circuit 81. As described above, the input state command is command data related to an effect, and means an operation corresponding command for an effect corresponding to an operation of a switch or the like. On the other hand, a command that is transmitted when an operation corresponding command such as an input state command is not transmitted is a no-operation command (operation non-corresponding command).

  In step S275, the main CPU 73 sets an initial value (14) in the communication data transmission timer. That is, since the communication data transmission timer is 0 in step S272 described above, the main CPU 73 sets the initial value (14) in the communication data transmission timer again in step S275. As a result, every time the communication data transmission process is performed from the next communication data transmission process, the communication data transmission timer is sequentially decremented by one to obtain the timing for transmitting the communication data.

  After the process of step S275, the main CPU 73 transmits the communication data stored in the communication data storage area in step S276. In this case, any command data described above with reference to FIG. 41 or no-operation command data stored in step S274 described above is stored in the communication data storage area when there is no data to be transmitted. Therefore, some command data is always transmitted.

  After the process of step S276, the main CPU 73 determines whether or not transmission is complete (step S277). When this determination is NO, the main CPU 73 repeats the process of step S276. On the other hand, when the determination is YES, after updating the communication data storage area (step S278), the communication data transmission process is terminated. The reel control process (step S255) shown in FIG. 50 is performed.

  As described above, the main CPU 73 executes the communication data transmission process shown in FIG. 57, thereby transferring the command data stored in the communication data storage area to the sub control circuit at every predetermined timing counted by the communication data transmission timer. To 71.

  In the present embodiment, as command data stored in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 75, an initialization command, medal insertion command, start command, reel rotation start command, reel stop command, display command, bonus start command, bonus If there is command data generated when any operation or operation such as an end command or an input state command is executed, the command data is stored, and if there is no such command data (that is, the main control circuit 71). When there is no command data to be transmitted to the sub-control circuit 81, no-operation command data is generated and stored in the communication data storage area.

  Thereby, in the communication data transmission process (step S254) of the interrupt process (FIG. 55), some command data is always transmitted to the sub-control circuit 81. The sub control circuit 81 executes processes to be executed in the sub control circuit 81 such as various effects based on the command data transmitted from the main control circuit 71. This process includes, for example, an ART lottery process (step S5833, FIG. 68). In this process, the sub CPU 82 of the sub control circuit 81 refers to the normal ART lottery table and executes the ART lottery based on the internal winning combination (winning number) (step S5833). In this ART lottery, as shown in the normal ART lottery table (FIG. 33), when the winning numbers are 27 and 28, the ART lottery is always performed. The winning number (internal winning combination) is data that is received as command data (start command data) from the main control circuit 71 by the sub CPU 82 in step S334 of the main board communication task process (FIG. 63) and stored in the sub RAM 83. is there.

  That is, when the winning number 27 or 28 representing the internal winning combination is transmitted as start command data from the main control circuit 71 to the sub-control circuit 81, the sub-control circuit 81 performs ART lottery based on this winning number. As a result, the ART wins. Incidentally, the relationship between the winning number and the data pointer is defined in the internal lottery table (FIGS. 14 to 16), and the relationship between the data pointer and the internal winning combination is the internal winning combination determination table (FIGS. 18 to 19). ). As a result, the internal winning combination corresponding to the winning number 27 is “27 selected small winning combinations 1 to 27”, and the internal winning combination corresponding to the winning number 28 is “special small winning combination + middle cherry”. If the sub-control circuit 81 determines that the internal winning combination is won based on the received command data, the ART winning is always in the ART lottery.

  Thus, based on the winning number (internal winning combination) transmitted from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 81, the ART lottery is performed in the sub control circuit 81, and the winning number (internal winning combination) is a specific winning combination. In the case of numbers (for example, 27, 28, etc.), an ART winning that is advantageous to the player can be obtained. Therefore, in the internal lottery process by the main control circuit 71 (step S5, FIG. 43) In spite of not having won the internal winning combination of this, information such as winning information (winning number) is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 81 due to unauthorized access can be considered, In the case of the present embodiment, when there is no command data to be transmitted, no-operation command data (FIG. 41) is transmitted from the main control circuit 71 to the sub-control circuit 81. To the sub-control circuit 81 from the circuit 71, command data always some normal at predetermined timing are transmitted. That is, in the sub control circuit 81, some regular command data is always transmitted from the main control circuit 71 at a predetermined timing. Thus, the regular command data to be transmitted at a predetermined timing is always transmitted, so that there is no room for transmitting false command data to the sub-control circuit 81 due to unauthorized access. That is, there is no room for transmitting specific command data illegally, instead of the state where there is no command data to be transmitted as in the prior art. As a result, it is possible to prevent an illegal act of causing the sub control circuit 81 to perform processing different from the processing according to the internal lottery result in the main control circuit 71 by unauthorized access.

  Further, for example, when any of the small role / replay data pointers “57 to 60” (any one of the winning numbers 1 to 4) is included in the MB gaming state (step S6013, YES (FIG. 70)), If the SP flag is ON (step S6017, YES (FIG. 70)), the sub CPU 82 sets the ART initial MB SP effect data (step S6019 (FIG. 70)). The SP effect data during the first MB per ART is effect data for notifying which one of the winning numbers 1 to 4 is winning (that is, a specific symbol position that can be stopped). The SP flag is a flag that is set if the symbol combination is BAR-BAR-BAR when the winning action flag is MB (step S6415 (FIG. 74)). That is, the command data (display command) transmitted from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 81 represents data indicating the type of the MB winning operation flag (FIGS. 11 and 41) corresponding to the symbol combination BAR-BAR-BAR. Is included, the SP flag is set. From these, the combination of symbols displayed by the reels 3L, 3C, 3R does not coincide with the symbol combination (BAR-BAR-BAR) defined by the symbol combination table (FIG. 11). When the type of the winning action flag corresponding to this is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 81 as fake command data by unauthorized access, the SP flag is illegally set, and the ART effect MB medium SP effect data Can be set illegally, and it is possible to make an advantageous notification to the player. However, in the case of this embodiment, the main control circuit 71 makes a sub-control circuit 81 each time an interrupt process is performed. Some command data will always be sent, and there is no room for sending the winning action flag type or winning number as command data due to unauthorized access. Can. Thereby, fraudulent acts can be prevented.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, there is no room for transmitting false command data other than regular command data from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 81 by unauthorized access, so that the sub control circuit It is possible to prevent an illegal act such as causing 81 to perform a control with a content different from the control of the main control circuit 71.

[Program flow executed by sub CPU of sub control circuit]
Next, the contents of the program executed by the sub CPU 82 of the sub control circuit 81 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Processing at power-on]
FIG. 58 is a flowchart showing the operation of the sub-control circuit 81 for processing at power-on.

  First, the sub CPU 82 executes an initialization process (step S4911). In this process, the sub CPU 82 performs error check of the sub RAM 83 and the like and initializes the task system. The task system includes a lamp control task, a sound control task, which are timer interrupt synchronization task groups, and a mother task, which is a VSYNC (Vertical Synchronization) interrupt synchronization task group.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 activates the lamp control task shown in FIG. 59 (step S4913). The lamp control task waits for the sub CPU 82 to receive a timer interrupt event message transmitted to the sub CPU 82 every 2 milliseconds, and in response to receiving the timer interrupt event message, It is a process which performs the process which controls a lighting state.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 activates the sound control task shown in FIG. 60 (step S4915). The sound control task is a process in which the sub CPU 82 executes a process of controlling a sound output state from the speakers 48L, 48R, 49L, 49R.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 activates the mother task shown in FIG. 61 (step S4917) and aborts the process. The mother task is a task group for VSYNC (vertical synchronization signal) interrupt synchronization, and a vertical synchronization signal (VSYNC interrupt signal) sent from the liquid crystal display device 10 when one frame of video is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 10. Is used.

[Ramp control task]
FIG. 59 is a flowchart showing a lamp control task.

  First, the sub CPU 82 executes a timer interrupt initialization process (step S5011).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 executes lamp related data initialization processing (step S5013).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 waits for an event of 2 milliseconds (step S5015). In this process, until the sub CPU 82 receives a timer interrupt event message every 2 milliseconds, 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. Further, a task group (not shown) for power supply interrupt synchronization and a task group (not shown) for door monitoring unit communication synchronization can be mentioned.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 executes the sound control task shown in FIG. 60 (step S5017). 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 and the sound control task. Therefore, in step S5017, the sound control task at the next priority of the lamp control task is executed. In step S5017, steps S5115 and S5117 of the sound control task shown in FIG. 60 are performed.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 executes lamp data analysis processing (step S5019).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 executes a lamp lighting control process (step S5021), and returns the process to step S5015.

[Sound control task]
FIG. 60 is a flowchart showing a sound control task.

  First, the sub CPU 82 executes initialization processing of sound related data related to the sound output state from the speakers 48L, 48R, 49L, 49R (step S5111).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 executes a task in the next priority of the timer interrupt synchronization task group that is the same group as the sound control task, that is, the lamp control task (step S5113).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 executes sound data analysis processing (step S5115).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 executes a sound output control process (step S5117), and returns the process to step S5113.

[Mother task]
FIG. 61 is a flowchart showing the mother task.

  First, the sub CPU 82 executes activation of the main task (step S5211).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 executes activation of the main board communication task (step S5213).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 activates the animation task (step S5215) and aborts the process.

[Main task]
FIG. 62 is a flowchart showing the main task.

  First, the sub CPU 82 executes a VSYNC interrupt initialization process (step S5311).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 executes a VSYNC interrupt wait (step S5313).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 executes a drawing process (step S5315), and returns the process to step S5313.

[Main board communication task]
The main board communication task will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 82 initializes the communication messenger queue (step S331), and proceeds to step S332. In step S332, the sub CPU 82 checks the received command and proceeds to step S333. In step S333, the sub CPU 82 determines whether a command different from the previous command is received. When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 82 proceeds to step S334. When the determination is NO, the sub CPU 82 proceeds to step S332.

  In step S334, the sub CPU 82 creates and stores game information such as an internal winning combination, a gaming state, a set value, a value of an RT game number counter from the received command parameters, and proceeds to step S335. In step S335, the sub CPU 82 performs command analysis processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 64, and proceeds to step S332.

[Command analysis processing]
The command analysis process 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. 66 (step S351), and proceeds to step S352. In step S352, the sub CPU 82 performs lamp data determination processing, and proceeds to step S353. In step S353, the sub CPU 82 performs sound data determination processing, and proceeds to step S354. In step S354, the sub CPU 82 registers the determined data and ends the command analysis process.

[Anime task processing]
FIG. 65 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of animation task processing.

  First, the sub CPU 82 checks a change from the previous game information (step S361). Specifically, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the current game information updated by the interrupt process (FIG. 55) is different from the game information registered in the sub RAM 83 in the previous interrupt process. To check.

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 82 executes object control processing (step S362). Specifically, in the above-described step S361, when a check result indicating that the gaming state has changed is obtained, the sub CPU 82 controls the image according to the change in the gaming state.

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 82 executes animation task management processing (step S363). Specifically, when the power is turned on when the setting change switch provided in the cabinet 2a of the pachi-slot 1 is turned on, an initialization command indicating that is sent in the communication data transmission process (FIG. 57). By being transmitted from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 81, the sub CPU 82 issues a hall menu task execution request according to the initialization command in the animation task management process (step S363). As a result, when the initialization command is received, a hole menu as shown in FIG. 81 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 10.

  As shown in FIG. 81, menus for selection such as “operation check”, “time setting”, “door opening / closing history display”, and the like are displayed in the hall menu. The sub CPU 82 issues a guide menu execution request according to the operation result of the selection button 9a and the determination button 9b. As a result, the selected guide menu is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 10. For example, when “operation check” shown in FIG. 81 is selected in the non-game state, a guide menu for operation check as shown in FIG. 82 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 10.

  In the case of the present embodiment, when the setting change switch is operated in the initialization process when the power of the pachislot machine 1 is turned on, the initialization command is transmitted from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 81 as described above. In this case, the hall menu is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 10. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the setting key switch 32 is operated, an initialization command is mainly displayed. The hall menu may be displayed by transmitting from the control circuit 71 to the sub-control circuit 81. As described above, the initialization command is used as a command for informing the sub-control circuit 81 of a situation in which work such as setting change or setting confirmation without setting change is performed. By displaying, it is possible to properly display this in a situation where the hall menu needs to be displayed.

[Direction determination process]
FIG. 66 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of effect content determination processing.

  First, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the initialization command is received (step S5611). If it is time to receive the initialization command, the sub-CPU 82 performs initialization command reception processing (step S5613), and ends the effect content determination processing. Note that the initialization command includes, for example, installation value change presence / absence information and setting value information. In the initialization command reception processing, the sub CPU 82 acquires these pieces of information.

  On the other hand, if the initialization command is not received, the sub CPU 82 subsequently determines whether or not the medal insertion command is received (step S5615). If the medal insertion command is received, the sub CPU 82 performs a medal insertion command reception process (step S5617), and ends the effect content determination process. Note that the medal insertion command includes, for example, information on whether or not a medal has been inserted, the number of inserted counters, and the value of a credit counter. In the medal insertion command reception process, the sub CPU 82 obtains such information and is necessary. Set production data.

  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 S5619). If the start command is received, the sub CPU 82 performs a start command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 60 (step S5621), and ends the effect content determination process. The start command includes, for example, information on the type of gaming state flag, the value of the bonus end number counter, and the type of internal winning combination.

  On the other hand, if it is not at the time of receiving the start command, the sub CPU 82 subsequently determines whether or not it is at the time of receiving the reel rotation start command (step S5623). If it is time to receive a reel rotation start command, the sub CPU 82 performs a reel rotation start command reception process (step S5625), and ends the effect content determination process. The reel rotation start command includes, for example, information indicating that the rotation of the reel has been started. In the reel rotation start command reception process, the sub CPU 82 obtains such information and obtains necessary effect data. set.

  On the other hand, when the reel rotation start command is not received, the sub CPU 82 subsequently determines whether or not it is a reel stop command reception (step S5627). If 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. 73 (step S5629), and ends the effect content determination process. Note that the reel stop command includes, for example, information on the type of the stopped reel, the stop start position, and the number of sliding frames (or the planned stop position). In the reel stop command reception process, the sub CPU 82 receives these information. And set the necessary production data.

  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 S5631). If the display command is received, the sub CPU 82 performs a display command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 74 (step S5633), and ends the effect content determination process. The display command includes, for example, information indicating the type of display combination. In the display command reception process, the sub CPU 82 acquires the information and sets necessary effect data.

  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 S5635). 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. 75 (step S5637), and ends the effect content determination process. The bonus start command includes information indicating that the bonus has been started. In the bonus start command reception process, the sub CPU 82 acquires such information and sets necessary presentation data.

  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 S5639). When 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. 76 (step S5641), and ends the effect content determination process. The bonus end command includes information indicating that the bonus has ended. In the bonus end command reception process, the sub CPU 82 acquires the information and sets necessary presentation data.

  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 S5643). If the input state command is being received, the sub CPU 82 performs an input state command reception process (step S5645), and ends the effect content determination process. The input state command includes, for example, information on whether each operation unit such as the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R is in an on-edge state or an off-edge state. Acquires these information and sets necessary production data.

  On the other hand, if it is not at the time of receiving the input state command, the sub CPU 82 subsequently determines whether or not it is at the time of receiving the no-operation command (step S5646). If it is during no-operation command reception, the sub CPU 82 performs no-operation command reception processing (step S5647), and ends the effect content determination processing. On the other hand, if it is not when no operation command is received, the sub CPU 82 ends the effect content determination process. The no-operation command includes information indicating operation states such as “1 bet switch”, “MAX bet switch”, and “start switch” described above in FIG. 42, and based on these information, The operation state is visually displayed on the hall menu displayed on the liquid crystal display device 10. The administrator can confirm the operation of each switch by confirming this display. That is, the administrator can check the operation of each switch without opening the front door 2b.

[Process when start command is received]
FIG. 67 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of start command reception processing. This subroutine is called and executed in the process of step S5621 in FIG. That is, every time a unit game starts, this subroutine is called and executed.

  First, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the MB is operating (step S5711). That is, it is determined whether or not the MB gaming state. When the sub CPU 82 determines that the MB is operating (YES), it calls and executes a subroutine of the MB operating process shown in FIG. 70 described later (step S5713), and ends this subroutine.

  In this embodiment, the state of the sub-control circuit 81 during the MB operation is as follows: (1) state after the first ART notification, (2) state after special notification during ART, and (3) at the end of ART. The state after the announcement, (4) the state after winning the MB before winning the RT2 falling role at RT1, (5) the state when the MB is aligned in the chance zone or ART, and ( 6) There is a state when the MBs are aligned during non-ART.

  When the sub CPU 82 determines in the determination process of step S5711 that the MB is not operating (NO), the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the value of the chance zone counter is 1 or more (step S5715).

  When the value of the chance zone counter is 1 or more, it indicates that the state of the RT1 gaming state is the chance zone, and when the value of the chance zone counter is less than 1, the state of the RT1 gaming state is the chance zone. Indicates not. As described above, in the pachi-slot 1, when 30 games can be consumed in the RT1 gaming state, the pachislot 1 can be shifted to the general gaming state (high lip gaming state). By setting the value of the chance zone counter to 1 or more, 30 games in the RT1 gaming state can be set to the chance zone (see the process in step S6639 described later).

  When the sub CPU 82 determines that the value of the chance zone counter is 1 or more (YES), that is, when the state of the RT1 gaming state is the chance zone, a sub-routine of the chance zone processing shown in FIG. This is called and executed (step S5717), and this subroutine is terminated.

  When the sub CPU 82 determines that the value of the chance zone counter is not 1 or more (NO), that is, when the state of the RT1 gaming state is not the chance zone, whether or not the value of the ART game number counter is 1 or more. That is, it is determined whether or not the ART (assist replay time) is in progress (ART general gaming state) (step S5719).

  Thus, when the value of the ART game number counter is 1 or more, it indicates that the ART is being performed, and when the value of the ART game number counter is less than 1, it is not during the ART (non-ART). It shows that.

  When determining that the value of the ART game number counter is not 1 or more (NO), that is, when not in the ART, the sub CPU 82 calls and executes a non-ART in-process subroutine shown in FIG. 68, which will be described later (step S5743). This subroutine is finished.

  When determining that the value of the ART game number counter is 1 or more in the determination processing in step S5719 (YES), that is, when the sub CPU 82 is in ART, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the special notification flag is on. (Step S5721). The special notification flag is a flag indicating that a special lottery has been won during ART. The special notification flag is set in step S5731 described later, and is cleared in step S6619 in FIG.

  When the sub CPU 82 determines that the special notification flag is on (YES), it sets special notification MB display instruction effect data (step S5723), and ends this subroutine. In this way, an effect in the current unit game is determined. As a result, an instruction for instructing the MB to win is performed.

  When the sub CPU 82 determines in the determination process of step S5721 that the special notification flag is not ON (NO), the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not MB is included in the internal winning combination (step S5725).

  When the sub CPU 82 determines that the MB is included in the internal winning combination (YES), that is, when it is determined that the MB is won during ART, the sub CPU 82 refers to the ART special announcement lottery table and determines the internal winning combination (winning number). ), A special notification lottery is executed (step S5727).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not a special notification lottery has been won (step S5729). When determining that the special notification lottery has been won (YES), the sub CPU 82 sets a special notification flag (step S5731), sets special notification transition effect data (step S5733), and ends the present subroutine. In this way, an effect in the current unit game is determined. The special notification flag is a flag for executing the post-special notification MB operating process shown in FIG.

  When the sub CPU 82 determines in the determination process in step S5725 that the MB is not included in the internal winning combination (NO) or in the determination process in step S5729, it determines that the special notification lottery has not been won ( NO), the effect data for continuing the ART is determined based on the internal winning combination (winning number) (step S5735). In this way, an effect in the current unit game is determined.

  The ART continuation effect data is effect data for notifying that the RT action symbols 1 to 26 are not displayed (that is, notifying the correct position of each small role).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 subtracts 1 from the value of the ART game number counter (step S5737).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the value of the ART game number counter is 1 or more, that is, determines whether or not the ART game is in progress (step S5739). When the sub CPU 82 determines that the value of the ART game number counter is 1 or more (YES), that is, when it determines that the ART is in progress, the sub CPU 82 ends this subroutine.

  When the sub CPU 82 determines that the value of the ART game number counter is not 1 or more (NO), that is, when it determines that the ART game is not in progress, the sub CPU 82 sets an ART end notification flag (step S5741), and executes this subroutine. finish. The ART end notification flag is a flag indicating that the ART has ended, and is cleared when the bonus ends, as shown in step S6631 of FIG. 76 described later.

[Non-ART processing]
FIG. 68 is a flowchart showing a subroutine for non-ART processing. This subroutine is called and executed in the process of step S5743 in FIG. Therefore, this subroutine is called and executed every time a unit game is started during non-ART.

  First, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the ART end notification flag is on (step S5811). When the sub CPU 82 determines that the ART end notification flag is on (YES), the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not MB is included in the internal winning combination (step S5813).

  When determining that the internal winning combination includes MB (YES), the sub CPU 82 sets the ART end MB display instruction effect data (step S5815), and ends the present subroutine. In this way, an effect in the current unit game is determined. As a result, an instruction for instructing the MB to win is performed.

  As described above, when the ART is finished in the middle of the general gaming state in a state where the MB is won, an effect of instructing the MB to win is performed. If an MB is won in the middle of the general gaming state, the player does not fall into the RT2 gaming state. For this reason, in the general gaming state, compared to the RT2 gaming state, the medal is not reduced by the difference between the probability of winning the replay in the RT2 gaming state and the probability of winning the replay in the general gaming state. However, in the general gaming state in which the ART is finished (non-ART general gaming state), the information regarding the internal winning combination is not notified, so the possibility that the number of medals can be increased is low. Furthermore, since it does not fall from the general gaming state to the RT2 gaming state, the player can enter a state where the player can play for a long time. For this reason, the general gaming state in which the ART has ended is a gaming state in which a player is unlikely to be able to obtain a medal, and for a store such as a hall, a medal is played despite being played for a long time. Is a gaming state with little consumption. In order to eliminate the inconvenience between the player and the store, in the general gaming state in which the ART has ended, a notification for aligning the MB is given to give the player a chance to return the ART. Further, when the player is not given a chance to return the ART, the player falls to the RT2 gaming state early through the MB gaming state and the RT1 gaming state. In this way, the ball can be adjusted according to the general gaming state in which the ART has ended.

  On the other hand, when determining that the internal winning combination does not include an MB (NO), the sub CPU 82 sets the ART end MB display standby effect data (step S5817), and ends the present subroutine. In this way, an effect in the current unit game is determined. Thereby, the effect for the waiting period until MB is determined as an internal winning combination is performed. For example, an instruction to stand by until an MB is determined as an internal winning combination is performed.

  When the sub CPU 82 determines in the determination process of step S5811 that the ART end notification flag is not on (NO), the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the ART first hit notification flag is on (step S5819). The ART first hit notification flag is a flag indicating that an ART lottery has been won during non-ART. It is set by the process of step S5837 described later, and is cleared by the process of step S6615 of FIG.

  When the sub CPU 82 determines that the ART initial winning notification flag is ON (YES), it determines whether or not MB is included in the internal winning combination (step S5821).

  When the sub CPU 82 determines that MB is included in the internal winning combination (YES), it sets the ART initial hit MB display instruction effect data (step S5823), and ends this subroutine. In this way, an effect in the current unit game is determined. As a result, an instruction for instructing the MB to win is performed.

  In this way, by setting the initial MB display instruction effect data for ART, an instruction effect for winning an MB is performed. In other words, if the MB has already been won internally at the time of winning the ART lottery, an effect of instructing the MB to win is performed.

  At this time, the ART initial hit notification flag is on, but it is not yet ART and is in a non-ART state. If the MB is won and the MB can be won in a non-ART state, the transition to ART (ART general gaming state) can be made quickly via the MB gaming state and the RT1 gaming state.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the MB is not included in the internal winning combination (NO), it sets the ART initial hit MB display standby effect data (step S5825), and ends this subroutine. In this way, an effect in the current unit game is determined.

  Thereby, the effect for the waiting period until MB is determined as an internal winning combination is performed. For example, an instruction to stand by until an MB is determined as an internal winning combination is performed.

  When the sub CPU 82 determines that the ART initial winning notification flag is not on (NO), it determines whether the RT1 gaming state is involved and whether the internal winning combination includes MB (step S5827). When the sub CPU 82 determines that it is in the RT1 gaming state and the internal winning combination includes MB (YES), it sets a chance notification flag (step S5829).

  As described above, the chance notification flag is a flag indicating that the player has won the MB in the RT1 gaming state before the transition (falling down) from the RT1 gaming state which is not the chance zone. That is, if the MB is won during the 30 games in which the information related to the internal winning combination is not notified to the player, there is a possibility that it will be advantageous to the player in the bonus game (see steps S6629 to S6339 in FIG. 76). ). As shown in step S6631 of FIG. 76, the chance notification flag is cleared when the bonus ends.

  If the MB is won in the RT1 gaming state by the processing in steps S193 to S196 described above, the RT2 gaming state is not dropped. In correspondence with this control, an effect that makes it easy to win an MB is executed. Further, when the MB is won and the game state is shifted to the MB gaming state, a preferential treatment is executed in which an ART lottery similar to the end of the ART is executed (see steps S6629 to S6339 in FIG. 76).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 sets chance MB display instruction effect data (step S5831), and ends this subroutine. In this way, an effect in the current unit game is determined. By setting the chance MB display instruction effect data, an instruction effect for instructing the MB to win is performed.

  When the sub CPU 82 determines in the determination process of step S5827 that the gaming state is the RT1 gaming state and the internal winning combination does not include the MB (NO), the sub CPU 82 refers to the normal ART lottery table and determines the internal winning combination. The ART lottery is executed based on (winning number) (step S5833). Note that, in the determination processing in step S5827, the gaming state when it is determined that the gaming state is the RT1 gaming state and the MB is not included in the internal winning combination is mainly the RT2 gaming state. In addition, there is a case where the internal winning combination is an RT1 gaming state in which MB is not included or a general gaming state.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the ART lottery has been won (step S5835). When determining that the ART lottery has been won (YES), the sub CPU 82 sets an ART initial hit notification flag (step S5837).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 sets ART data for transition for the first hit of the ART (step S5839), and ends this subroutine. In this way, an effect in the current unit game is determined.

  When the sub CPU 82 determines in the determination process of step S5835 that the ART lottery has not been won (NO), the sub CPU 82 performs lottery based on the RT gaming state and the internal winning combination (winning number), and the non-ART effect data. Is determined (step S5841), and this subroutine is terminated. In this way, an effect in the current unit game is determined.

[Processing during chance zone]
FIG. 69 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of chance zone processing. This subroutine is called and executed in the process of step S5717 in FIG. Therefore, when it is a chance zone, that is, when it is in the RT1 gaming state during ART, this subroutine is called and executed every time a unit game is started.

  First, the sub CPU 82 determines the chance zone continuation effect data based on the internal winning combination (winning number) (step S5911). The chance zone continuation effect data is effect data for notifying that the replay CDs and RT operation symbols 1 to 26 are not displayed (that is, notifying the correct position of each replay and each small role).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 subtracts 1 from the value of the chance zone counter (step S5913).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the penalty flag is on (step S5915). When determining that the penalty flag is on (YES), the sub CPU 82 subtracts 1 from the value of the ART game number counter (step S5917).

  The penalty flag is a flag indicating that the MBs are aligned when there is no instruction when in the chance zone (ART RT1 gaming state) or in the ART general gaming state (step in FIG. 75). S6515 or S6523). In the process of step S5917, when the penalty flag is on, the value of the ART game number counter is subtracted at the time of the chance zone. Originally, as shown in step S5737 of FIG. 67, the value of the ART game number counter is subtracted after the ART general gaming state is started. However, if you are in the chance zone (ART RT1 gaming state) or if you have aligned the MB when you are in the ART general gaming state, you will be penalized at the stage before transitioning to the ART general gaming state. Subtraction of the value of the ART game number counter is started at the time of a certain chance zone.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the value of the ART game number counter is 1 or more (step S5919). When the sub CPU 82 determines that the value of the ART game number counter is not 1 or more (NO), it sets the ART end notification flag (step S5921). That is, even when the penalty flag is on and the value of the ART game number counter becomes less than 1 as a result of subtracting the value of the ART game number counter, the ART end notification flag is set.

  If the value of the ART game number counter is less than 1 as a result of subtracting 1 from the value of the ART game number counter by the process of step S5917, it becomes non-ART, so after ending the RT1 gaming state, Transition to the general gaming state. Therefore, it is easy to fall from the non-ART general gaming state to the RT2 gaming state.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 updates the value of the chance zone counter to 0 (step S5923). That is, if the value of the ART game number counter is less than 1 as a result of subtracting 1 from the value of the ART game number counter in the process of step S5917, the value of the chance zone counter is set to 0 and the chance zone is terminated. . When the value of the chance zone counter becomes 0, the process shifts to ART. As described above, in the chance zone, the effect of notifying the information related to the internal winning combination is performed, and when the chance zone is ended and the state can be shifted to ART, the effect of notifying the information related to the internal winning combination continues. Will be executed.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 clears the penalty flag (step S5925). That is, even when the penalty flag is turned on, the penalty flag is cleared when the chance zone ends.

  By doing so, the chance zone is ended in the current unit game, and the normal RT1 game state is entered from the next unit game. Therefore, since the information regarding the internal winning combination is not notified to the player, the possibility of falling from the RT1 gaming state to the RT2 gaming state increases. Even if the RT1 gaming state can be shifted to the general gaming state, the information regarding the internal winning combination is not notified to the player because it is a non-ART general gaming state. Therefore, the possibility of falling from the general gaming state to the RT2 gaming state is increased.

  Next, when the sub CPU 82 determines in the determination process of step S5915 that the penalty flag is not ON (NO), the sub CPU 82 determines in the determination process of step S5919 that the value of the ART game number counter is 1 or more ( YES), or when the process of step S5925 is executed, it is determined whether or not the value of the chance zone counter is 1 or more (step S5927).

  Next, when determining that the value of the chance zone counter is 1 or more (YES), that is, when determining that the chance zone counter is still in the chance zone, the sub CPU 82 immediately ends this subroutine.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the value of the chance zone counter is not 1 or more, that is, when it is determined that the chance zone has ended (NO), it determines whether or not the penalty flag is on. (Step S5929).

  When the sub CPU 82 determines that the penalty flag is on (YES), the sub CPU 82 clears the penalty flag (step S5931) and ends the present subroutine. That is, even when the penalty flag is turned on, the penalty flag is cleared when the chance zone ends.

  On the other hand, when determining that the penalty flag is not on (NO), the sub CPU 82 adds 100 to the value of the ART game number counter (step S5933), and ends this subroutine.

  As described above, when the chance zone (ART RT1 gaming state) ends without the penalty flag being turned on, 100 is added to the value of the ART game number counter in the process of step S5933. By setting the value of the ART game number counter to 1 or more, it is possible to shift to ART (ART general gaming state) after the chance zone (ART RT1 gaming state) ends. In other words, the chance zone ends at the current unit game, and the next unit game shifts to ART (the general game state during ART).

  For example, if the value of the ART game number counter is 0, the value of the ART game number counter is 100, and the state shifts to ART (ART general gaming state). That is, information regarding the internal winning combination is notified to the player for 100 games (100 unit games) after the transition to the general gaming state. Thus, by setting the value of the ART game number counter to 1 or more, it can be determined that the ART is being played, that is, the gaming state is the general gaming state of ART.

  Further, when the value of the ART game number counter is already 1 or more at the time of executing the process of step S5933, 100 is added to the value, and the number of games corresponding to the value is related to the internal winning combination. Information is notified to the player. Specifically, due to the processing in step S6323 of FIG. 66 described later, when the MB is operating (MB gaming state), the planned stop positions “2”, “9”, “16” to the middle stage of the left reel 3L. (Step S6317 in FIG. 73), and when the ART initial hit notification flag is on (step S6319 in FIG. 73), the predetermined additional number of games is added to the ART game number counter. (Step S6323 in FIG. 73). In this case, the value of the ART game number counter is a value obtained by adding the processing in step S6323 and the processing in step S5933 in FIG. 73, and information regarding the internal winning combination in the general gaming state by the number of games of that value. Is notified to the player.

[Processing during MB operation]
FIG. 70 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the MB operating process. This subroutine is called and executed in the process of step S5713 in FIG. Therefore, when in the MB gaming state, this subroutine is called and executed every time a unit game is started.

  First, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the ART initial hit notification flag is on (step S6011).

  When the sub CPU 82 determines that the ART initial hit notification flag is on (YES), the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the winning number is any one of 1 to 4 (step S6013). As described above, when the winning number is 1, the value of the small role / replay data pointer is 57, and when the winning number is 2, the value of the small role / replay data pointer is 58. When the number is 3, the value of the small role / replay data pointer is 59, and when the winning number is 4, the value of the small role / replay data pointer is 60.

  When the sub CPU 82 determines that the winning number is not any of 1 to 4 (NO), it sets the normal effect data in the first MB for ART (step S6015), and ends this subroutine. In this way, an effect in the current unit game is determined.

  When the sub CPU 82 determines that the winning number is any one of 1 to 4 in the determination process of step S6013 described above (YES), the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the SP flag is on (step S6017).

  The SP flag is a flag indicating a difference in the MB symbol combination. As shown in FIG. 7, MB symbol combinations include “BAR”-“BAR”-“BAR” and “BAR”-“BAR”-“White 7”. As shown in steps S6413 and S6115 of FIG. 67 to be described later, the SP flag is set when the combined symbol combination is “BAR”-“BAR”-“BAR”.

  When the sub CPU 82 determines that the SP flag is on, that is, when the combined symbol combination is “BAR” − “BAR” − “BAR” (YES), the ART CPU first hits according to the winning number The SP effect data in MB is set (step S6019), and this subroutine is finished. In this way, an effect in the current unit game is determined.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the SP flag is not on, that is, when the combined symbol combination is “BAR”-“BAR”-“white 7” (NO), the ART first hit MB is being used. The chance effect data is set (step S6021), and this subroutine is terminated. In this way, an effect in the current unit game is determined.

  The above-mentioned ART effect data during MB per MB for the first time is effect data for notifying which one of the winning numbers 1 to 4 is winning (that is, a specific symbol position that can be stopped). On the other hand, the chance production data in the first MB for ART is information data for notifying which one of the winning numbers 1 to 4 is won, but not which one is winning. .

  FIG. 78 (a) is a diagram illustrating an example of an SP effect during MB for the first time per ART. A white character “7” is displayed at the top of the left reel 3L. This means that the left reel 3L should be stopped aiming at the symbol “white 7” of the left reel 3L. In this case, the winning number 2 (small role / replay data pointer = 58) is won, and the symbol “blank 1” at the symbol position “16” can be stopped in the middle of the left reel 3L. It is. When the symbol “blank 1” at symbol position “16” can be stopped in the middle of the left reel 3L, the mission is successful. The success of the mission will be described later.

  FIG. 78 (b) is a diagram showing an example of the chance effect production during the initial MB per ART. A character “?” Is displayed at the top of the left reel 3L. In this case, the winning number is 1, 2, 3 or 4 (small part / replay data pointer = 57, 58, 59 or 60), and the symbol position “2” is displayed in the middle of the left reel 3L. ”,“ 9 ”, or“ 16 ”can be stopped. Any of the symbols at symbol positions “2”, “9” or “16” can be stopped, but which is not clearly displayed. Therefore, the player judges by himself and selects one to perform the stop operation. If it matches the winning role, the mission is successful. If it does not match, the mission fails. The effect of mission success and mission failure will be described later.

  When the sub CPU 82 determines in the determination process of step S6011 that the ART initial hit notification flag is not on (NO), the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the special notification flag is on (step S6023).

  When the sub CPU 82 determines that the special notification flag is on (YES), the sub CPU 82 calls and executes a subroutine of the MB operating process after special notification shown in FIG. 71, which will be described later (step S6025), and ends this subroutine.

  When the sub CPU 82 determines that the special notification flag is not turned on in the determination process of step S6023 (NO), the sub CPU 82 determines whether the ART end notification flag or the chance notification flag is turned on (step S6027).

  Thus, by determining whether or not the chance notification flag is also turned on, it is possible to make the player advantageous by performing the same effect as when the ART end notification flag is turned on.

  When the sub CPU 82 determines that the ART end notification flag or the chance notification flag is on (YES), the sub CPU 82 calls and executes a subroutine of the MB operating process after the ART end notification shown in FIG. (S6029), this subroutine is terminated.

  When the sub CPU 82 determines that the ART end notification flag and the chance notification flag are not on (NO), it sets the penalty effect data (step S6031) and ends the present subroutine. This penalty effect data is data for notification indicating that the MBs have been prepared by mistake. In this way, an effect in the current unit game is determined.

[Processing during MB operation after special notice]
FIG. 71 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the MB operating process after special notification. This subroutine is called and executed in the process of step S6025 of FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the SP flag is on (step S6111).

  When determining that the SP flag is on (YES), the sub CPU 82 refers to the MB bullet bullet lottery table 2 after the special notification during ART and determines the bullet type according to the internal winning combination (winning number) ( Step S6113).

  On the other hand, when determining that the SP flag is not on (NO), the sub CPU 82 refers to the MB bullet bullet lottery table 1 after the special notification during ART and determines the bullet type according to the internal winning combination (winning number). (Step S6115).

  When executing step S6113 or S6115, the sub CPU 82 updates the value of each bullet counter according to the determined bullet type (step S6117). In the present embodiment, there are three types of bullets: normal bullets, special bullets 1 and special bullets 2 (see FIGS. 36A and 36B). According to each bullet type, a normal bullet counter, a special bullet 1 counter, and a special bullet 2 counter are defined, and the value of the counter corresponding to the bullet type is updated by the process of step S6117.

  This subroutine is called and executed every time a unit game starts when the gaming state is the MB gaming state, the ART initial hit notification flag is not on, and the special notification flag is on. . Therefore, as long as these conditions are satisfied, each time a unit game starts, the bullet type is determined (steps S6113 and S6115), and the value of each bullet counter is updated (step S6117).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 sets special notification MB medium effect data corresponding to the determined bullet type (step S6119), and ends this subroutine. In this way, the value of the bullet counter in the current unit game is updated, and the production of the current unit game is determined according to the value of the bullet counter.

  FIG. 80A is a diagram showing an example of the special notification MB medium effect. A message “bullet GET!” Is displayed in the upper left portion of the screen, and an image of the bullet type determined by the processing in step S6113 or S6115 is displayed in the upper right portion of the screen.

[Processing during MB operation after notification for ART termination]
FIG. 72 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the MB in-operation processing after the ART end notification. This subroutine is called and executed in the process of step S6029 of FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the winning number is any one of 1 to 4 (step S6211).

  When the sub CPU 82 determines that the winning number is not any of 1 to 4 (NO), it sets the normal effect data in the ART ending MB (step S6213), and ends this subroutine. In this way, an effect in the current unit game is determined.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the winning number is any one of 1 to 4 (YES), it sets the ART end MB chance effect data (step S6215), and ends the present subroutine. In this way, an effect in the current unit game is determined.

  The processing during the MB operation after the ART end notice is executed both when the ART end notice flag is on and when the chance notice flag is on (step S6027 in FIG. 63). To be advantageous.

  In this embodiment, the same effect is performed both when the ART end notification flag is on and when the chance notification flag is on. You may make it perform the production to do.

[Reel stop command reception process]
FIG. 73 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of reel stop command reception processing. This subroutine is called and executed in the process of step S5629 in FIG. That is, every time one of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R stops, this subroutine is called and executed.

  First, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the MB is operating (step S6311). When determining that the MB is not operating (NO), the sub CPU 82 ends the present subroutine.

  When determining that the MB is operating (YES), the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the winning number is 0 (step S6313). When the sub CPU 82 determines that the winning number is 0 (YES), the sub CPU 82 ends the present subroutine.

  When determining that the winning number is not 0 (NO), the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the left reel is stopped (step S6315). When the sub CPU 82 determines that the left reel is not stopped (NO), the sub CPU 82 ends the present subroutine.

  When determining that the left reel is stopped (YES), the sub CPU 82 determines whether the planned stop position is any one of 2, 9, and 16 (step S6317). When the sub CPU 82 determines that the planned stop position is not any of 2, 9, and 16 (NO), the sub CPU 82 ends the present subroutine.

  When the sub CPU 82 determines that the planned stop position is any one of 2, 9, and 16 (YES), it determines whether or not the ART initial hit notification flag is on (step S6319).

  The stop control of the left reel during MB operation is performed as follows. When the winning number is 0, the stop to the planned stop positions 2, 9, 16 is not permitted. When the winning number is 1, the stop to the planned stop position 2 is permitted. When the winning number is 2, a stop to the planned stop position 6 is permitted. When the winning number is 3, the stop to the planned stop position 9 is permitted. When the winning number is 4, a stop to the planned stop positions 2, 9, 16 is permitted.

  Further, in the above-described example, the addition is performed only when stopped at a specific position. However, the addition may be performed when pressed at a specific position. When the winning number is 0, the answer is incorrect at any pressed position. When the winning number is 1, the pressed positions 20, 0 to 5 are correct. When the winning number is 2, the pressed positions 6 to 12 are correct. When the winning number is 3, the pressed positions 13 to 19 are correct. When the winning number is 4, the answer is correct at any pressed position.

  When the sub CPU 82 determines that the ART first winning notification flag is ON (YES), the sub CPU 82 refers to the ART first winning MB medium lottery table and determines the number of additional games according to the internal winning combination (winning number). (Step S6321).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 adds the determined number of added games to the ART game number counter (step S6323).

  As described above, when the chance zone (ART RT1 gaming state) ends, 100 is added to the value of the ART game number counter by the process of step S5933. However, when the conditions of steps S6317 and S6319 in FIG. 73 are satisfied in the MB gaming state before the end of the chance zone (ART RT1 gaming state), the processing of step S6323 is The added game number is added to the ART game number counter. In this way, in the game in the MB gaming state, a game is performed whether or not the stop position of the left reel is correct, and if it is correct, the internal winning is performed in the general gaming state (ART) to be transferred thereafter. It is possible to increase the number of times information relating to the combination is notified, and to make the gaming state advantageous to the player longer.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 sets effect data corresponding to the determined number of added games (step S6325), and ends this subroutine.

  Thus, in the MB gaming state, when the planned stop position is either 2, 9 or 16, and the ART initial hit notification flag is on, every time a reel stop command is received, that is, 3 Each time one of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R stops, the number of additional games is determined, the ART game number counter is updated, and the effect data is determined. In this way, an effect to be performed after this is determined in the current unit game.

  FIG. 79A is an image displayed when the mission is successful. A message “Mission successful!” And a numerical value “+10” indicating the determined number of added games are displayed. As shown in FIG. 79 (a), symbols “white 7” (design stops “15” and “17”) are displayed on the upper and lower stages of the left reel 3L, and the symbol “white” is displayed on the middle stage of the left reel 3L. Blank 1 ”(design stop“ 16 ”) is displayed.

  FIG. 79B is an image displayed when the mission fails. The message “Mission failed!” And “Sorry” are displayed. In this example, the symbol “white 7” is displayed in the middle of the left reel 3L.

  When the sub CPU 82 determines that the ART first hit notification flag is not on (NO), the sub CPU 82 determines whether the ART end notification flag or the chance notification flag is on (step S6327).

  When the sub CPU 82 determines that the ART end notification flag and the chance notification flag are not on (NO), the sub CPU 82 ends the present subroutine.

  When the sub CPU 82 determines that the ART end notification flag or the chance notification flag is on (YES), the sub CPU 82 refers to the MB end point acquisition lottery table for ART end, and determines the internal winning combination (winning number). The number of acquired points is determined (step S6329). The value of the acquired point number is used for addition to the point number counter (see step S6331 described later) and is also used for determining the production data (see step S6333 described later).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 adds the determined number of acquired points to the value of the point number counter (step S6331). The value of this point number counter is used in the processing of step S6633 of FIG. 73 described later, and ART lottery is executed.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 sets effect data corresponding to the determined number of acquired points (step S6333), and ends this subroutine.

  As described above, when the game is in the MB gaming state, the scheduled stop position is 2, 9, or 16, the ART end flag is on, or the chance notification flag is on, every time the reel stop command is received. That is, every time one of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R stops, the number of acquired points is determined, the point number counter is updated, and the effect data is determined. In this way, an effect to be performed after this is determined in the current unit game.

  FIG. 80B is a diagram showing an example of an effect during MB operation at the end of ART. On the upper side of the screen, a message “4 points remaining until ART continues” is displayed. On the left side of the screen, an image showing the required number of points, the number of acquired points, and the remaining number is displayed. In this case, the necessary number of points is 5 (see step S6527), and the number of points acquired so far is 1 (see step S6325).

  In the present embodiment, the same number of acquisition points is determined both when the ART end notification flag is ON and when the chance notification flag is ON. The number of points may be determined.

[Process when receiving display command]
FIG. 74 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of display command reception processing. This subroutine is called and executed in the process of step S5633 of FIG. That is, every time the unit game ends, this subroutine is called and executed.

  First, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the winning operation flag is MB (step S6411).

  When determining that the winning action flag is MB (YES), the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the symbol combination is BAR-BAR-BAR (step S6413).

  When the sub CPU 82 determines that the symbol combination is BAR-BAR-BAR (YES), it sets the SP flag (step S6415) and ends this subroutine. When the sub CPU 82 determines that the symbol combination is not BAR-BAR-BAR (NO), it immediately ends this subroutine.

  In the present embodiment, when the winning number (= small role / replay data pointer) is 21 to 25 when the MB is being won internally, if the stop operation is performed within the retractable range, “ Stop control is performed so that "BAR"-"BAR"-"BAR" are aligned. In other cases, stop control is performed so that only “BAR” − “BAR” − “White 7” are aligned. Such stop control may be provided with a dedicated turning stop number, or the pull-in priority table may be configured as such.

  When the sub CPU 82 determines in the determination process of step S6411 that the winning action flag is not MB (NO), the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the value of the chance zone counter is 1 or more (step S6417).

  When the sub CPU 82 determines that the value of the chance zone counter is not 1 or more (NO), the sub CPU 82 ends the present subroutine. When determining that the value of the chance zone counter is 1 or more (YES), the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not MB is included in the internal winning combination (step S6419).

  When the sub CPU 82 determines that MB is included in the internal winning combination (YES), the sub CPU 82 ends the present subroutine. When the sub CPU 82 determines that MB is not included in the internal winning combination (NO), the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the winning operation flag is a replay C, D or RT operation symbol (step S6421).

  When the sub CPU 82 determines that the winning operation flag is not the replay C, D, or RT operation symbol (NO), the sub CPU 82 ends the present subroutine. When the sub CPU 82 determines that the winning operation flag is the replay C, D, or RT operation symbol (YES), the sub CPU 82 updates the value of the chance zone counter to 0 (step S6423).

  If MB is not included in the internal winning combination (step S6419) and the winning action flag is the replay C, D, and RT action symbols (step S6421), the player falls into the RT2 gaming state (steps S193 to S196 in FIG. 52). . In accordance with this processing, the value of the chance zone counter is set to 0, and the ART right is extinguished (step S6423).

  Specifically, in the chance zone (ART RT1 gaming state), notification is made that the replay C, D and RT operation symbols are not aligned (step S5911 in FIG. 69). In spite of such notification, if the replay C, D and RT operation symbols are aligned without following the notification, the game will fall into the RT2 gaming state and the chance zone counter value will be set to zero. The notification is terminated (step S6423), and the ART right is extinguished.

  In ART (ART's general gaming state), notification is made that the RT operation symbols are not aligned. Also in this case, if the RT action symbols are arranged without following the notification, the RT game number falls to the RT2 gaming state, and the processing similar to the processing of steps S6419, S6421 and S6429 is executed to set the ART game number counter to 0. It is preferable to terminate ART.

  If MB is included in the internal winning combination in the determination processing in step S6419 described above, this subroutine is immediately terminated. In this case, it is possible to maintain the chance zone and make it difficult to fall into the RT2 gaming state, and to easily shift to the general gaming state.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the penalty flag is on (step S6425). When the sub CPU 82 determines that the penalty flag is not on (NO), the sub CPU 82 ends the present subroutine.

  When determining that the penalty flag is on (YES), the sub CPU 82 clears the penalty flag (step S6427). That is, the penalty flag is cleared at the end of the chance zone.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 updates the value of the ART game number counter to 0 (step S6429), and ends this subroutine. That is, at the end of the chance zone, the value of the ART game number counter is set to 0, thereby terminating the ART. That is, the value of the ART game number counter set in the process of step S6517 in FIG. 75 can be initialized.

[Process when bonus start command is received]
FIG. 75 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of bonus start command reception processing. This subroutine is called and executed in the process of step S5637 in FIG. That is, it is called and executed in the first unit game when shifting to the bonus.

  First, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the value of the chance zone counter is 1 or more (step S6511).

  When determining that the value of the chance zone counter is 1 or more (YES), the sub CPU 82 updates the value of the chance zone counter to 0 (step S6513).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 sets a penalty flag (step S6515). In other words, the penalty flag is a flag indicating that the player has shifted to the MB gaming state with a bonus even though there is no instruction in the chance zone.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 adds 100 to the value of the ART game number counter (step S6517), and ends this subroutine. By setting the value of the ART game number counter to 1 or more in this step S6517, at the stage of the chance zone (ART RT1 gaming state), that is, before shifting to ART (ART general gaming state). At this point, the subtraction of the value of the ART game number counter can be started (see step S5917 in FIG. 69).

  When the sub CPU 82 determines in the determination process of step S6511 that the value of the chance zone counter is not 1 or more (NO), whether or not the value of the ART game number counter is 1 or more, that is, whether the ART is in progress. It is determined whether or not (step S6519).

  When determining that the value of the ART game number counter is 1 or more, that is, when determining that the ART game is being performed (YES), the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the special notification flag is on (step S6521). ).

  When determining that the special notification flag is on (YES), the sub CPU 82 ends the present subroutine. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the special notification flag is not on (NO), it sets a penalty flag (step S6523) and ends the present subroutine. In other words, the penalty flag is set even when the bonus is aligned and the game state is shifted to the MB gaming state even though there is no instruction during ART. If the special notification flag is on, a penalty flag is set.

  When the sub CPU 82 determines in the determination process of step S6519 that the value of the ART game number counter is not 1 or more (NO), that is, when it is determined that the ART is not in progress, the ART end notification flag or the chance notification flag is set. It is determined whether or not it is on (step S6525).

  When the sub CPU 82 determines that the ART end notification flag and the chance notification flag are not on (NO), the sub CPU 82 ends the present subroutine.

  When the sub CPU 82 determines that the ART end notification flag or the chance notification flag is on (YES), the sub CPU 82 refers to the ART end time continuous difficulty lottery table and determines the required number of points according to the set value. (Step S6527), this subroutine is terminated. This required number of points is used in the process of step S6633 of FIG. The required number of points functions as an initial value for the processing in step S6633.

  In the present embodiment, when the ART end notification flag or the chance notification flag is on, the required points are set to the same value, but may be set to different values.

[Process when bonus end command is received]
FIG. 76 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of processing upon reception of a bonus end command. This subroutine is called and executed in the process of step S5641 in FIG. That is, it is called and executed in the last unit game of the bonus.

  First, the sub CPU 82 clears the SP flag (step S6611).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the ART initial hit notification flag is on (step S6613). When it is determined that the ART first hit notification flag is on (YES), the ART first hit notification flag is cleared (step S6615).

  When the sub CPU 82 determines in the determination process of step S6613 that the ART initial hit notification flag is not ON (NO), the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the special notification flag is ON (step S6617).

  When determining that the special notification flag is on (YES), the sub CPU 82 clears the special notification flag (step S6619). That is, the special notification flag is cleared when the bonus ends.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 refers to the MB lottery table after the special notice during ART, and determines the number of ART games to be added by the value of each bullet counter (step S6621). The value of the bullet counter is a value that has been updated each time the unit game is executed by the process of step S6117 of FIG.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 adds the determined number of added games to the ART game number counter (step S6623).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 sets effect data corresponding to the determined number of added games (step S6625). The effect corresponding to the set effect data is performed after the bonus is ended and until the current unit game is ended. The effect set in the process of step S6625 may be performed from the time when the bonus is ended until the next unit game starts.

  In this way, when the special notification flag is turned on, an effect using a bullet is performed in each unit game in the MB game state (see FIG. 71), and in the unit game in which the MB game state ends, an extra is added. The number of games is added to the ART game number counter, and ART (ART general gaming state) is continued.

  When the sub CPU 82 determines in the determination process of step S6617 that the special notification flag is not on (NO), the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the penalty flag is on (step S6627).

  When determining that the penalty flag is not on (NO), the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the ART end notice flag or the chance notice flag is on (step S6629).

  When the sub CPU 82 determines that the ART end notification flag or the chance notification flag is on (YES), the sub CPU 82 clears the ART end notification flag or the chance notification flag (step S6631). That is, when the bonus ends, the ART end notification flag or the chance notification flag is cleared.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 subtracts the value of the point number counter from the required number of points to calculate the current number of points (step S6633). The required number of points is the number determined by the process of step S6527 when the MB gaming state starts. In addition, the value of the point number counter is a value obtained by adding the number of acquired points for each unit game in the MB gaming state by the process of step S6331.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 refers to the ART lottery table at the end of ART and executes the ART lottery according to the current number of points (step S6635).

  If the ART end notification flag or the chance notification flag is on, the ART lottery is executed according to the current number of points, which may be advantageous to the player after the MB gaming state is ended. It is increasing.

  In the present embodiment, the current number of points is the same both when the ART end notification flag is turned on and when the chance notification flag is turned on, but it may be different.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the ART lottery is won (step S6637).

  The sub CPU 82 wins the ART lottery when the processing of step S6615 or S6325 is executed, when it is determined in the determination processing of step S6627 that the penalty flag is on (YES), or in the determination processing of step S6637. When it is determined that it is (YES), 30 is set to the value of the chance zone counter (step S6639), and this subroutine is terminated.

  By setting the value of the chance zone counter to 30 by the processing in step S6639 described above, the ART right can be granted. As described above, the number of games in the RT1 gaming state (number of unit games) is 30 (step S217 in FIG. 53), and the value of the chance zone counter is 30. By doing in this way, the 30 games in the RT1 gaming state shifted from the MB gaming state can be made into the chance zone, and the gaming state to which the ART right is granted can be made.

  The sub CPU 82 determines that the ART end lottery flag and the chance notification flag are not ON (NO) in the determination process in step S6629, or that the ART lottery has not been won in the determination process in step S6637. Sometimes (NO), this subroutine is terminated.

[Directing and playing in Pachislot 1]
In the pachislot 1, when the MB can be won in the RT1 gaming state, the RT2 gaming state, or the general gaming state, the pachislot 1 shifts to the MB gaming state. If the ART right is granted at the time when the MB gaming state ends, the game proceeds to the chance zone (ART RT1 gaming state). In the chance zone, information on the internal winning combination is notified to the player, so that the possibility of digesting 30 games increases without shifting to the RT2 gaming state (see steps S194 to S196 in FIG. 52). If 30 games can be digested in the chance zone, the game state can be shifted from the RT1 game state to the general game state which is the high lip game state. If the ART continues even when the game state is changed to the general game state, the information regarding the internal winning combination is notified to the player, so that the possibility that the small combination can be won increases and the player can be profited. .

  On the other hand, even if the state is shifted to the MB gaming state, when the ART right is not granted when the MB gaming state ends, the state shifts to the normal RT1 gaming state that is not the chance zone. In the normal RT1 gaming state, information regarding the internal winning combination is not notified to the player, so when the RT action symbols 1 to 26 are displayed (step S194 in FIG. 52), or one of the replays C and D is displayed. If this happens (step S195 in FIG. 52), the gaming state is shifted to the RT2 gaming state (step S196 in FIG. 52), that is, it is easy to fall from the RT1 gaming state to the RT2 gaming state. The transition to the gaming state can be made difficult. If the RT action symbols 1 to 26 and the replays C and D are not displayed during the 30 games, the game does not fall into the RT2 gaming state, so there is a possibility of shifting from the RT1 gaming state to the general gaming state by itself even without notification. There is also. Even if it is possible to shift to the general game state by itself, it is difficult to increase the number of medals because no notification is given.

  Further, even when the state shifts to the general gaming state that has become ART, when the value of the ART game number counter becomes less than 1, ART ends in the middle of the general gaming state. Even when the ART is finished in the middle of the general gaming state (steps S5737 to S5741 in FIG. 67), the information regarding the internal winning combination is not notified to the player, so the state is shifted to the RT2 gaming state (steps S194 to S196 in FIG. 52). ), That is, it can fall from the general gaming state to the RT2 gaming state.

  In addition, even when the ART1 transitions to the RT1 gaming state, if the penalty flag is on, the ART ends in the middle of the RT1 gaming state when the ART game number counter value is less than 1 (Steps S5915 to S5921 in FIG. 69). Also in this case, since information regarding the internal winning combination is not notified to the player, it is possible to easily shift to the RT2 gaming state (steps S194 to S196 in FIG. 52), that is, to fall from the RT1 gaming state to the RT2 gaming state. In this case, since the function of the RT1 gaming state as the chance zone ends, the chance zone counter is also set to 0 (step S5923 in FIG. 69). In addition, if the RT action symbols 1 to 26 and the replays C and D are not displayed, the RT2 gaming state does not fall, so there is a possibility that it will not fall by itself even if not notified. Even if it can be prevented from falling by itself, it is difficult to increase the number of medals because no notification is given.

[Types of granting ART rights]
[ART first hit]
When it is a non-ART, an ART lottery is won (step S5835 in FIG. 68), and if the internal winning combination includes an MB, an effect of giving an instruction to win the MB is performed (step S5823 in FIG. 68). When it is possible to shift to the MB gaming state according to this effect (step S5821 in FIG. 68), a predetermined number of ART games is determined in the MB gaming state (step S6323 in FIG. 73). Thereafter, when the MB gaming state is ended, a chance zone is given (step S6639 in FIG. 76), and the RT (ART general gaming state) is passed through the RT1 gaming state (chance zone) (step S5717 in FIG. 67). Then, the information regarding the internal winning combination is notified (step S5735 in FIG. 67), which is advantageous to the player.

[ART end]
After the ART is completed (step S5739 in FIG. 67), if the internal winning combination includes an MB, an effect of giving an instruction to win the MB is performed (step S5815 in FIG. 68). When it is possible to shift to the MB gaming state according to this effect (step S5813 in FIG. 68), the number of earned points is determined in the MB gaming state (step S6329 in FIG. 73). Thereafter, when the MB gaming state is ended, the ART lottery is performed using the number of acquired points (step S6635 in FIG. 76). When the ART is won (step S5837 in FIG. 68), a chance zone is given (step S6639 in FIG. 76). Thereafter, when the chance zone is ended, 100 is set as the number of ART games (step S5933 in FIG. 67), the state shifts to ART (ART general game state), and information on the internal winning combination is notified (FIG. 67, step S5735), which is advantageous to the player.

[chance]
In the normal RT1 gaming state that is not the chance zone, if an MB is included in the internal winning combination (step S5827 in FIG. 68), an instruction to win the MB is given (step S5831 in FIG. 68). Even when the transition to the MB gaming state can be made according to this effect, the number of acquired points is determined in the MB gaming state (step S6329 in FIG. 73). Thereafter, when the MB gaming state is ended, the ART lottery is performed using the number of acquired points (step S6635 in FIG. 76). When the ART is won (step S5837 in FIG. 68), a chance zone is given (step S6639 in FIG. 76). Thereafter, when the chance zone is ended, 100 is set as the number of ART games (step S5933 in FIG. 67), the state shifts to ART (ART general game state), and information on the internal winning combination is notified (FIG. 67, step S5735), which is advantageous to the player.

[Special]
In the case of ART (ART general game state), if an MB is included in the internal winning combination (step S5725 in FIG. 67), an effect of giving an instruction to win the MB is performed (step S5723 in FIG. 67). When it is possible to shift to the MB gaming state according to this effect, the bullet counter is determined (step S6117 in FIG. 71). Thereafter, when the MB gaming state is ended, the number of ART games is determined (step S6619 in FIG. 76). A chance zone is given (step S6639 in FIG. 76), and the RT1 gaming state (chance zone) is passed (step S5717 in FIG. 67), and the state shifts to ART (ART general gaming state). This is notified (step S5735 in FIG. 67), and the player is in an advantageous state.

  In this way, by giving multiple triggers for granting ART rights, that is, by granting ART rights for the first time, or returning or continuing after granting ART rights, It is possible to adjust the number of balls by determining the number of times information is notified, whether the notification is continued, and whether the notification is restored. In other words, it is possible to adjust the pitching by the control by the sub control circuit 81, and it is possible to protect the profit of the store.

  In addition, since an opportunity to grant ART rights in various gaming states is provided, the player can proceed with the game in the hope that the ART rights will be granted in each gaming state. Can be made hard to get tired of. In addition, game development can be diversified.

  Furthermore, the pachislot 1 has a high lip game state with a high probability that a replay will be determined as an internal winning combination, and a notification of 100 games in which a notification is made to win 27 small selections in this high lip game state. There is a period. As a result, in the high lip game state, it is possible to enjoy the benefits of winning the 27 selections of small roles while enjoying the benefits of replaying. Therefore, it is possible to create a situation that is advantageous to the player during a gaming state other than during the bonus operation, and it is possible to improve the interest of the gaming state other than the bonus operation that is generally not of interest to the player.

  Here, in pachislot 1, in order to shift to the high lip game state, 30 games are played in the RT1 game state, and before the 30 games are played, the RT action symbol, replay C or When D wins, the high lip game state is not shifted. At this time, since the RT operation symbol, Replay C or D wins according to the timing of the stop operation (“red 7” symbol, “white 7” symbol, “black 7” symbol), the timing of the stop operation (design to be aimed) By appropriately managing the notification, it is possible to appropriately control the transition to the high lip gaming state.

  In the pachislot 1, the MB gaming state, which is the gaming state during the bonus operation, is set to a gaming state in which there is substantially no increase or decrease in medals (two inserted and two paid out). As a result, even if the MB winning is realized after the high lip gaming state is completed, there is no significant advantage for the player.

  On the other hand, if the MB is determined as an internal winning combination in the RT1 gaming state, it will be easily increased without shifting to the RT2 gaming state even if the RT action symbol, Replay C or D wins. It is possible to shift to the Lip game state. In addition, a lottery is performed during the MB gaming state to determine whether to make a notification for avoiding winning of the RT action symbol, Replay C or D. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player's interest from deteriorating with respect to the MB gaming state.

  Further, the high lip game state does not end when the MB is determined as the internal winning combination, but ends when the MB won internally. Also, MB has the lowest pulling priority (FIG. 22), and in pachislot 1, when replay or small combination is determined as an internal winning combination at the same time, replay or small combination is preferentially drawn. Therefore, even if the MB is determined as an internal winning combination in the high lip game state, the player can avoid winning the MB and perform a stop operation so as to win the replay or small role, As a result, the profit given to the player in the high lip gaming state can be appropriately managed.

  In the pachislot machine 1 described above, an operation unit (for example, a start lever 16, stop buttons 17L, 17C, 17R, a 1BET button 14, a MAXBET button 12, a clearing button (not shown), etc. provided outside the exterior body 2 ) Is transmitted from the main control circuit 71 to the sub-control circuit 81 by including the operation information in the non-operation command that is an operation non-corresponding command and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 10. This eliminates the need to open the front door 2b for operation confirmation. Thereby, the operation | work for operation | movement confirmation can be performed easily.

  Moreover, since it is not necessary to open the front door 2b at the time of operation confirmation, the opportunity for an unauthorized act to be performed with respect to the inside of the cabinet 2a can be reduced as much as possible.

  In addition, for example, as seen in the prior art, an element for confirming the operating state of the light emitter or the like at a predetermined position inside the front door in correspondence with the mounting position of the operation unit provided outside the front door Because there is no need to provide a design element, there are design restrictions for providing these elements (the problem that the installation position of the operation unit outside the front door may also be restricted due to the restrictions on the position where the light emitter and other elements are installed). Disappear. In addition, since there is no such restriction, there is no restriction on the number of operation units to be attached.

  Thereby, the pachi-slot 1 which can confirm the operation state of an operation part easily and safely is realizable.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to the pachislot 1 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and can be applied to other gaming machines in addition to the pachislot 1.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachislot 2 Exterior body 2a Cabinet 2b Front door 3L, 3C, 3R Reel 12 MAXBET button 14 1BET button 16 Start lever 17L, 17C, 17R Stop button 31 Main control board 41 Sub control board 43 Sub relay board 53 Door relay board 64A, 64B Movable Device 71 Main Control Circuit 81 Sub Control Circuit SW1 Selection Switch SW2 Determination Switch

Claims (1)

Based on the combination of the plurality of symbols stopped in response to a stop operation, a combination of the plurality of symbols is determined to determine whether a combination has been established or not established. The game state is transitioned to a special game state, and based on the establishment of a specific condition, the progress of the game is controlled to change the game state to a specific game state that is advantageous to the player and different from the special game state. Main control means to
A first operation unit that receives an input operation to the main control unit;
Sub-control means for controlling the production;
Display means capable of displaying an image,
The main control means includes
An initialization command triggered by power-on and operation information indicating whether or not the first operation unit has been operated are transmitted to the sub-control unit,
The sub-control unit causes the display unit to display an image indicating an operation state of the first operation unit on the basis of the operation information when the initialization command is received. Machine.

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