JP2014166364A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of preventing the game property and the technical intervention on the fluctuations of a replay probability from becoming monotonous, while suppressing the increase in a control load or the like.SOLUTION: In the case where a first group role is decided, a stop table A0 is selected, and, in the case where the stop starting position of a specific reel is at a first position, the rotations of a plurality of reels are stopped so that the combination of drawing patterns for the momentum of a replay probability to fluctuate may be displayed. In the case where a second group role is decided, on the other hand, a stop table A1 is selected. When the stop start position of the specific reel is a first position or a second position composed of a position of more drawing patterns than that of the aforementioned first position, the rotations of the plural reels are stopped so that the combination of the drawing patterns to become a momentum for the replay probability to fluctuate may be displayed.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, a start lever is provided by a player on the condition that a plurality of reels each having a plurality of symbols arranged on each surface are provided side by side and a game medium such as a medal or coin (hereinafter referred to as a medal) is inserted. A player is provided with a start switch that detects an operation (hereinafter referred to as a start operation) and outputs a signal requesting the start of rotation of all reels, and a stop button provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels. A stop switch that detects that the reel has been pressed (hereinafter referred to as a stop operation) and outputs a signal for requesting the rotation of the corresponding reel to stop, and a driving force provided for each of the plurality of reels. Controls the operation of the stepping motor based on the signals output from the start switch and stop switch. Gaming machine is known and a control unit for rotating and stopping of the reels.

  In the gaming machine as described above, when a start operation by a player is detected, a lottery process using random numbers (hereinafter referred to as an internal lottery process) is performed on a program. The combination of symbols that are allowed to be displayed is determined. In the internal lottery process, a data table that specifies a plurality of types of internal winning combinations and random values (in other words, winning probabilities) when each internal winning combination is determined is extracted based on the detection of the start operation. The internal winning combination is determined based on the random value.

  Then, the rotation of each reel is stopped based on the internal winning combination and the timing when the stop operation by the player is detected. When a combination of symbols related to winning is displayed as a result of stopping the rotation of all reels, a privilege associated with the combination of symbols is given to the player. The benefits granted to the player include paying out medals, etc., re-game operations that can obtain the results of the internal lottery process without consuming medals, etc., and paying out medals, etc. The mainstream is the operation of bonus games that increase the number of opportunities played.

  In addition, in the gaming machine as described above, when a predetermined symbol combination is displayed, an internal winning combination that permits display of the symbol combination related to replay is determined with a different probability than before. A state in which a state (hereinafter referred to as a replay probability variation state) is provided is known. For example, if the internal winning combination that allows the display of the combination of symbols related to replay is determined with a relatively high probability, the chances of replay being increased will increase the consumption of game media. It becomes possible to suppress. In other words, the player can wait for the determination of an internal winning combination permitting display of a combination of symbols related to the payout of the game media and the operation of the bonus game while suppressing consumption of the game media owned by the game. It works for you.

  In recent years, the selection order of stop operations (hereinafter referred to as stop order) that enables display of a predetermined symbol combination that triggers the start of the replay probability variation state is set to be different. When six internal data tables (hereinafter referred to as stop tables) are provided and an internal winning combination allowing display of the predetermined symbol combination is determined, one of the six stop tables is selected by lottery. Based on this, there has been proposed one in which the rotation of each reel is stopped (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2005-199049

  In the above-described gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, any one of the six stopping orders is determined by lottery so that the condition of the stopping operation for starting the re-playing probability variation state is not uniform. The However, after the process related to the lottery for determining the internal winning combination, the process related to the lottery different from the lottery is executed, and the stop order as a condition for starting the replay probability variation state is selected. For this reason, the processes related to lottery are performed in an overlapping manner, and there is a problem that the capacity of the storage area is pressed and the control load increases.

  In addition, the player can start the re-game probability variation state when he / she can select an appropriate one from the six stopping orders, but this often depends on luck or intuition. . That is, there is no room for reflecting the skill related to the stop operation of the player, and there is one aspect that is not interesting. On the other hand, if it is too sticking to increase the degree (technical intervention) that reflects the skill related to the player's stop operation, the number of players who can start the replay probability fluctuation state is limited. This will interfere with the operation of the gaming machine.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine in which the game and technical intervention related to fluctuations in re-playing probability are not monotonous while suppressing an increase in control load and the like.

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

  (1) A plurality of reels (for example, a reel 3 described later) in which a plurality of symbols are arranged on each peripheral surface, start operation detecting means (for example, a start switch 6S described later) for detecting a start operation, An internal lottery means (for example, an internal lottery process described later) for determining an internal winning combination based on detection of the start operation performed by the start operation detecting means, and a reel rotation means (for example, an internal lottery process to be described later) , A stepping motor 49 described later), a stop operation detecting means (for example, a stop switch 7S described later) for detecting the stop operation according to each reel, and the position of the symbol in the rotation direction of the reel is specified according to each reel. The stop position is detected by the symbol position specifying means (for example, the symbol counter managed by the CPU 31 described later) and the stop operation detecting means. Reel stop means for stopping the rotation of the corresponding reel based on the symbol position specified by the symbol position specifying means and the internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery means (for example, reel control processing described later) And a probability that an internal winning combination allowing display of a combination of symbols related to replaying by the internal lottery means is determined in advance (for example, “8980/65536” in the general gaming state described later) The re-playing probability changing means (for example, S398 in bonus operation check process described later) and at least the first symbol combination, the second symbol combination, and the third symbol combination are determined in advance. Symbol combination defining means (for example, a symbol combination table shown in FIG. 6 to be described later), and the replay probability variation means is configured to include the symbol combination. When the first symbol combination, the second symbol combination, and the third symbol combination defined by the defining means are displayed by the plurality of reels, the combination of symbols related to replay is displayed. The internal lottery means changes the probability of determining the internal winning combination that permits the display of the first symbol combination and the second symbol combination (for example, a replay described later). 1+ replay 2) can be determined as the first group combination, and an internal winning combination that permits display of the first symbol combination, the second symbol combination, and the third symbol combination ( For example, when replay 1 + replay 2 + replay 3), which will be described later, can be determined as the second group combination, the reel stop means can determine the first group combination by the internal lottery means. When the position of the symbol specified by the symbol position specifying unit when the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting unit is a first position (for example, the symbol position “10” described later), The position of the symbol specified by the symbol position specifying means when the rotation of the plurality of reels is stopped so that the combination of two symbols is displayed and the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means. Is a position different from the first position, the rotation of the plurality of reels is stopped so that the combination of the first symbols is displayed, while the second group combination is played by the internal lottery means. If determined, the combination of the second symbols when the symbol position specified by the symbol position specifying means is the first position when the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means. The rotation of the plurality of reels is stopped so as to be displayed, and the position of the symbol specified by the symbol position specifying means when the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means is the first position. Is a second position different from (for example, a symbol position “19”, “20”, “0”, “1”, “2” or “3” described later), the combination of the third symbols is The rotation of the plurality of reels is stopped so as to be displayed, and the position of the symbol specified by the symbol position specifying means when the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means is the first position. When the position is different from both of the second position and the second position, the rotation of the plurality of reels is stopped so that the combination of the first symbols is displayed.

  According to this gaming machine, when the first group combination is determined, the symbol position specified by the symbol position specifying unit when the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting unit (hereinafter referred to as the stop start position). ) Is the first position, the second symbol combination that triggers a change in the probability of determining the internal winning combination that permits display of the symbol combination related to replay (hereinafter referred to as “replay probability”). When the rotation of a plurality of reels is stopped as shown, and the stop start position is different from the first position, the combination of the first symbols that do not trigger the replay probability is displayed. Stop the rotation of multiple reels.

  On the other hand, when the second group combination is determined, when the stop start position is the first position, the combination of the plurality of reels is displayed so that the second symbol combination that causes the replay probability to change is displayed. The third symbol combination that triggers the replay probability to fluctuate when the rotation is stopped and the stop start position is the second position composed of more symbol positions than the first position. When the rotation of the plurality of reels is stopped so that is displayed, and the stop start position is a position different from both the first position and the second position, the first replay probability is not triggered. The rotation of the plurality of reels is stopped so that the combination of symbols is displayed.

  That is, when the first group combination is determined, in order to change the replay probability, the player is required to perform a stop operation so that the stop start position becomes the first position. On the other hand, when the second group combination is determined, in order to change the replay probability, the stop operation is performed so that the stop start position becomes the first position, or the stop start position is The player is required to perform a stop operation so as to be in the second position composed of more symbol positions than in the first position.

  Therefore, the stop operation condition that can change the replay probability is determined in advance according to the type of the internal winning combination to be determined (that is, the first group combination or the second group combination). Since it is not necessary to perform a process related to a dedicated lottery to determine the control load, it is possible to suppress an increase in control load and the like. Then, the player's skill is reflected in the determination as to whether or not to change the replay probability, and is reflected each time when the first group combination is determined and when the second group combination is determined. The degree of skill (technical intervention) can be made different.

  As described above, if the first group combination is determined or the second group combination is determined, if the stop operation can be performed so as to be in the first position, Probability can be varied. However, since the first position has fewer symbol positions than the second position, a higher skill is required of the player, and there is a high risk of failure in changing the replay probability.

  On the other hand, since the second position has more symbol positions than the first position, the skill required of the player is relatively low and fails to change the replay probability. Risk is also relatively low. However, since the second position is an object whose replay probability can be changed only when the second group combination is determined, the first group combination is determined instead of the second group combination. Then, the replay probability cannot be changed.

  Thus, for example, a player who is confident in his / her skill selects a first position where the required skill is relatively high, but if successful, the replay probability can be varied regardless of the type of group role. On the other hand, a player who is not confident in his / her skill selects the second position where the required skill is relatively low while expecting that the second group combination is determined, etc. It is possible to give the player the pleasure of selecting a stop operation according to his skill and preference.

  (2) Effect data determining means for determining any of a plurality of types of effect data (for example, processing at the time of receiving a start command described later) and an effect for executing effects based on the effect data determined by the effect data determining means An execution means (for example, an effect registration task described later, a liquid crystal display device 5 described later), and the effect data determining means is configured such that the first group combination or the second group combination is determined by the internal lottery unit. If determined, specific effect data (for example, RT entry chance notification effect described later) is determined, and the effect execution unit is configured to determine the first effect data based on the specific effect data determined by the effect data determination unit. The game according to (1), wherein an effect of notifying the player that either the group role or the second group role has been determined is executed. Machine.

  According to this gaming machine, the player is informed that either the first group role or the second group role has been determined by the effect executed based on the specific effect data. Therefore, when performing a stop operation for changing the replay probability, the player can be prompted to select which of the first position and the second position is aimed.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that does not have monotonous gaming characteristics and technical intervention characteristics related to changes in re-gaming probability while suppressing an increase in control load and the like.

1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachi-slot 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows the arrangement | sequence of the symbol distribute | arranged to the surrounding surface of a reel. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an electric circuit of the pachislot 1. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a sub control circuit 72 of the pachi-slot 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows a symbol arrangement | positioning table. It is a figure which shows a symbol combination table. It is a figure which shows a table at the time of a bonus action | operation. It is a figure which shows an internal winning combination determination table. It is a figure which shows an internal winning combination determination table. It is a figure which shows an internal lottery table determination table. It is a figure which shows an internal lottery table. It is a figure which shows an internal lottery table. 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 a stop table selection table. It is a figure which shows a stop table. It is a figure which shows a stop table. It is a figure which shows a priority table. It is a figure which shows a priority order table. It is a figure which shows an internal winning combination storing area. It is a figure which shows a carryover combination storage area. It is a figure which shows the operating flag storage area. It is a figure which shows a symbol storage area. It is a figure which shows a display combination anticipation storage area. It is a figure which shows the main flowchart performed by main CPU. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a medal reception / start check process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of an internal lottery process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a reel stop initial setting process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a display combination prediction storing process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a display combination search process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a priority drawing | ranking order data acquisition process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a reel stop control process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a sliding piece number determination process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a 2nd and 3rd stop process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a priority drawing-in control process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of RT game number counter update process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a bonus completion | finish check process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a bonus action check process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the interruption process by main CPU31. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the main board | substrate communication task by sub CPU81. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of an effect registration task. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of effect content determination processing. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a process at the time of start command reception.

  A gaming machine (hereinafter, pachislot 1) according to the present embodiment will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, the external structure of the pachi-slot 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

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

  A liquid crystal display device 5 is provided at the center of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display device 5 includes a display unit 5a formed of a liquid crystal panel, protective glass (not shown), or the like. The display unit 5a is provided so as to be positioned on the near side superimposed on the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R when viewed from the front. The display unit 5a includes a symbol display area 4 (4L, 4C, 4R).

  The symbol display area 4 is provided corresponding to each reel 3, and is configured to be able to transmit through the reel 3 provided behind the reel 3. That is, the symbol display area 4 functions as a display window, and the player can visually recognize the rotation and stop operation of the reel 3 provided behind the symbol display area 4. In addition, basically, an image is displayed in an area excluding the symbol display area 4 in the display unit 5a, and an effect is executed.

  When the rotation of the reel 3 provided behind the symbol display area (hereinafter referred to as a display window) 4 is stopped, among the plurality of symbols arranged on the surface of the reel 3, an upper stage, a middle stage, One symbol (three in total) is displayed in each area in the lower row. The display window 4 has X (X is a natural number) areas for displaying one symbol for each reel 3, so that X of a plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of each reel 3. A symbol display means for displaying each symbol is configured.

  In addition, a pseudo line formed by combining any one of the three regions including the upper stage, the middle stage, and the lower stage of each display window 4 is a target line for determining whether or not to win ( (Winning determination line).

  In the present embodiment, a center line 8c formed by combining the middle stages of the display windows 4, a top line 8b formed by combining the upper stages of the display windows 4, and a bottom line 8d formed by combining the lower stages of the display windows 4. , The lower left display window, the middle display window, the middle display window, and the lower right display window, the lower right cross-down line 8e, and the lower left display window, the middle display window middle, and the right display window upper combination. And a right-up cross-up line 8a are provided as winning determination lines.

  Below the liquid crystal display device 5, there are provided various devices to be operated by the player. The medal slot 22 is provided to accept a medal dropped from the outside by the player. The medals accepted at the medal slot 22 are inserted into a single game up to a predetermined number (for example, three), and the amount exceeding the number can be deposited inside the pachislot 1. (So-called credit function). In the present embodiment, it is defined that the result of the internal lottery process (see FIG. 27 described later) is obtained once as “one game” being performed. The number of times the result is obtained is defined as “the number of games”.

  The bet button 11 is provided to determine the number of coins to be inserted into one game from medals deposited inside the pachislot. The checkout button 14 is provided to pull out medals deposited inside the pachislot.

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

  The 7-segment indicator 18 is composed of 7-segment LEDs, and the number of medals inserted in the current game (hereinafter referred to as the number of inserted coins), the number of medals paid out to the player as a privilege (hereinafter referred to as the number of payouts), pachislot 1 Information such as the number of medals deposited in the inside (hereinafter referred to as the number of credits) is digitally displayed to the player.

  The lamp 101 outputs light in a pattern of turning on and off according to the production contents. The speaker 21 (21L, 21R) outputs sound such as sound effects and music according to the contents of the production. The medal payout port 15 guides medals discharged by driving a medal payout device described later to the outside. The medals discharged from the medal payout opening 15 are stored in the medal tray 16.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 2, the arrangement of symbols arranged on the peripheral surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R of the pachi-slot 1 will be described.

  A plurality of kinds of symbols are continuously arranged on the peripheral surface of the reel 3 in the rotation direction. More specifically, each position divided by 21 in the rotation direction (positions specified by a symbol counter managed by a main CPU 31 described later, symbol positions “0” to “20” on the circumferential surface of the reel 3. ), Red 7 (symbol 61), green don (symbol 62), BAR (symbol 63), red bell (symbol 64), green bell (symbol 65), watermelon (symbol 66), cherry (symbol 67) And any one of the replays (symbol 68) is arranged, so that a total of 21 symbols are arranged.

  The reel 3 is controlled by a main CPU 31 (described later) so as to rotate at a constant speed (for example, 80 rpm) in a direction from the top to the bottom (arrow direction in the figure). A plurality of symbols arranged on the surface of 3 fluctuate with the rotation.

  In this embodiment, as a general rule, control for stopping the rotation of the corresponding reel 3 is performed within a specified time (190 msec) from when the stop button is pressed. The number of symbols that move with the rotation of the reel within the specified time is called “the number of sliding symbols”, and the maximum number is defined as four symbols. Therefore, for example, when the left stop button 7L is pressed, each symbol within the range of four points ahead of the symbol of the left reel 3L in the middle of the left display window 4L reaches the middle of the left display window 4L. It is possible to stop the rotation.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, a configuration of a circuit included in the pachi-slot 1 in the present embodiment will be described. The pachi-slot 1 includes a main control circuit 71, a sub-control circuit 72, and peripheral devices (actuators) that are electrically connected thereto.

  First, the configuration of the main control circuit 71 of the pachi-slot 1 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 30 installed on a circuit board as a main component. The microcomputer 30 includes a main CPU 31, a main ROM 32 and a main RAM 33.

  In the main ROM 32, a control program executed by the main CPU 31 (for example, FIGS. 25 to 39 described later), a data table such as an internal lottery table (for example, FIGS. 5 to 19 described later), and the sub control circuit 72 are stored. Data for transmitting various control commands (commands) are stored. The main RAM 33 is provided with a storage area (for example, FIGS. 20 to 24 described later) for storing various data such as an internal winning combination determined by executing the control program.

  The main CPU 31 is connected to a clock pulse generation circuit 34, a frequency divider 35, a random number generator 36, and a sampling circuit 37. The clock pulse generation circuit 34 and the frequency divider 35 generate clock pulses. The main CPU 31 executes a control program based on the generated clock pulse. The random number generator 36 generates a random number within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535). The sampling circuit 37 extracts one value from the generated random numbers.

  A switch or the like is connected to the input port of the microcomputer 30. The main CPU 31 receives input from a switch or the like and controls the operation of peripheral devices such as stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R. The stop switch 7S detects that each of the three stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R has been pressed (stop operation) by the player. The stop switch 7S constitutes a stop operation detection unit.

  The start switch 6S detects that the start lever 6 has been operated by the player (start operation). The start switch 6S constitutes start operation detection means. The settlement switch 14S detects that the settlement button 14 has been pressed by the player.

  The medal sensor 22S detects that a medal received at the medal slot 22 has passed through a selector (not shown). The selector is a device for selecting whether or not a medal is appropriate in material, shape, and the like, and guides an appropriate medal received in the medal insertion slot 22 to the hopper 40. The medal sensor 22S is provided on a path through which the medal passes in the selector. The bet switch 11S detects that the bet button 11 has been pressed by the player. The medal sensor 22S and the bet switch 11S constitute insertion detection means.

  Peripheral devices whose operations are controlled by the microcomputer 30 include a stepping motor 49 (49L, 49C, 49R), a 7-segment display 18, and a hopper 40. A circuit for controlling the operation of each peripheral device is connected to the output port of the microcomputer 30.

  The display unit drive circuit 48 controls the operation of the 7-segment display 18. The hopper drive circuit 41 controls the operation of the hopper 40. The payout completion signal circuit 51 manages the detection of medals performed by the medal detection unit 40S provided in the hopper 41, and checks whether or not the medals discharged from the hopper 40 have reached the payout number.

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

  The stepping motor 49 has a configuration in which the momentum is proportional to the number of output pulses, and the rotation axis can be stopped at a specified angle. The driving force of the stepping motor 49 is transmitted to the reel 3 through a gear having a predetermined reduction ratio. Each time one pulse is output to the stepping motor 49, the reel 3 rotates at a constant angle.

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

  More specifically, the number of pulses output to the aforementioned stepping motor 49 is counted by a pulse counter provided in the main RAM 33. Each time a predetermined number (for example, 16 times) of pulse outputs necessary for the rotation of one symbol is counted by the pulse counter, the symbol counter provided in the main RAM 33 is incremented by one. The symbol counter is provided for each of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and the value is cleared each time the reel index is detected by the reel position detection circuit 50.

  That is, in this embodiment, by managing the symbol counter, it is possible to manage how many symbols have been rotated since the reel index was detected. It is possible to detect the position of each symbol in the reel rotation direction with reference to the detected position.

  Next, the configuration of the sub-control circuit 72 of the pachislot 1 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The sub control circuit 72 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 71 and performs processing such as determination and execution of effect contents based on a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71.

  The sub control circuit 72 basically includes a sub CPU 81, a sub ROM 82, a sub RAM 83, a rendering processor 84, a drawing RAM 85, a driver 87, a DSP (digital signal processor) 90, an audio RAM 91, an A / D converter 88, and an amplifier 89. It is comprised including.

  The sub CPU 81 controls the output of video, sound, and light in accordance with a control program stored in the sub ROM 82 in accordance with the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The sub ROM 82 basically includes a program storage area and a data storage area.

  In the program storage area, a control program executed by the sub CPU 81 (for example, FIGS. 40 to 43 described later) is stored. For example, in the control program, a main board communication task for controlling communication with the main control circuit 71, a production random number value is extracted, an effect registration task for determining and registering effect contents, and the determined effect A drawing task and an animation control task for controlling display of an image by the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the contents, a lamp control task for controlling light output by the lamp 101, a sound control task for controlling sound output by the speaker 21, and the like are included. It is.

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

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

  The sub control circuit 72 is connected to the liquid crystal display device 5, the speaker 21, and the lamp 101 as peripheral devices whose operations are controlled.

  A rendering processor 84 is connected to the sub CPU 81. A rendering RAM 85 (including a frame buffer 86) and a driver 87 are connected to the rendering processor 84. The rendering processor 84, the drawing RAM 85, and the driver 87 create a video based on the animation data designated by the effect number, and display the created video on the liquid crystal display device 5.

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

  Further, a lamp driving circuit 92 is connected to the sub CPU 81. The lamp driving circuit 92 turns on and off the lamp 101 based on the lamp data specified by the production number.

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

  First, 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 and data (hereinafter referred to as symbol code) specifying the type of symbol arranged at each position. The symbol code is 1-byte data, and each of “1 (00000001)” to “8 (00001000)” is assigned according to the eight symbols of red 7 (symbol 61) to replay (symbol 68). ing.

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

  That is, by referring to the value of the symbol counter (“0” to “20”) and the symbol arrangement table, the type of the symbol displayed at the middle stage of the display window 4 can be specified. For example, when the symbol counter corresponding to the left reel 3L is “1”, the symbol displayed in the middle of the left display window 4L is the symbol “green dong” at the symbol position “1”. The symbol counter and the symbol arrangement table constitute symbol specifying means for specifying a symbol displayed in a predetermined area of the symbol display means according to each reel.

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

  Next, the symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIG. The symbol combination table defines a symbol combination predetermined according to the type of privilege, a display combination, storage area type data, and a payout number.

  The symbol combination table defines a symbol combination predetermined according to the type of privilege, a display combination, storage area type data, and a payout number.

  In the present embodiment, when the symbol combination displayed by each reel 3 along the winning determination line 8 matches the symbol combination defined by the symbol combination table, it is determined that a winning has been established. The Then, as a result of the determination of winning, a privilege such as paying out medals, re-game operation, and bonus game operation is given to the player. If the symbol combination displayed on the winning determination line does not coincide with any of the symbol combinations defined by the reel symbol combination table, it is a so-called “losing”.

  The display combination is data for identifying a combination of symbols displayed along the winning determination line, and is represented as 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit. For example, the symbol combination “replay-replay-replay” including the symbol “replay” of the left reel 3L, the symbol “replay” of the middle reel 3C and the symbol “replay” of the right reel 3R is displayed along the winning determination line 8. Then, “Replay 1 (00010000)” is determined as the display combination.

  The storage area type data is data for designating the type of the display combination storage area in which the corresponding display combination is stored. In the present embodiment, two display combination 1 storage areas and two display combination 2 storage areas are provided. In other words, even if each is composed of the same bit pattern, it is managed as a different kind of display combination with a difference in the area to be stored so that a combination of different symbols can be specified.

  The payout number represents the number of medals to be paid out to the player. When a numerical value of 1 or more is determined as the payout number, medals are paid out. In this embodiment, medals are paid out when “cherry”, “red bell”, “green bell” or “watermelon” is determined as the display combination.

  Further, when “Replay 1”, “Replay 2”, or “Replay 3” is determined as the display combination, a replay is performed. In the present embodiment, the replay time (hereinafter referred to as RT) is actuated in order to vary the probability that the re-gamer will be determined. When “Replay 1” is determined as the display combination, the first RT (hereinafter referred to as RT1) is operated. In addition, when “Replay 2” or “Replay 3” is determined as the display combination, the second RT (hereinafter referred to as RT2) having a higher probability of determining the re-playing combination than RT1 is performed (described later). (See FIG. 38).

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

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

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

  Further, as will be described in detail later, the operation of the RB is continuously performed while the operation of the BB is performed (see S402 to S404 in FIG. 38 described later). When the RB is activated, an internal winning combination (hereinafter referred to as a small combination) that permits display of a combination of symbols related to the payout of medals is determined with a relatively high probability (see FIG. 14 described later).

  The operation of BB ends when the payout of medals reaching the specified number (“141” for BB3 and “346” otherwise) is performed. The operation of the RB ends when a game that reaches the specified number of times “8” is performed, when a winning that reaches the specified number of times “8” is established, or when the operation of the BB ends.

  The bonus end number counter, the possible game number counter, and the winning number counter are data for managing whether or not the specified number of times or the specified number of times as a trigger for ending the bonus game has been reached. More specifically, when each bonus game is activated, a numerical value defined by the bonus activation time table is stored in each counter, and the subtraction is performed through the operation of the bonus game. As a result, the operation of the bonus game corresponding to the condition that the value of each counter is updated to “0” ends.

  Next, the internal winning combination determination table will be described with reference to FIGS. The internal winning combination determination table defines an internal winning combination in accordance with the data pointer.

  The data pointer is data acquired as a result of an internal lottery performed by referring to an internal lottery table described later, and is data for designating an internal winning combination. The data pointer is provided with a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer. When the data pointer is determined, the internal winning combination is uniquely acquired.

  The internal winning combination is data for identifying a combination of symbols permitted to be displayed by each reel 3 along the winning determination line 8. Like the display combination, the internal winning combination is represented as 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit.

  FIG. 8 shows a small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table. The small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table defines the small winning combination and the re-playing winning combination. The small combination or replay combination is stored in an internal winning combination 1 storage area provided in the main RAM 33 described later.

  FIG. 9 shows a bonus internal winning combination determination table. The bonus internal winning combination determination table defines an internal winning combination (hereinafter referred to as a bonus combination) that permits display of a combination of symbols related to the operation of the bonus game. The bonus combination is stored in an internal winning combination 2 storage area provided in the main RAM 33 described later.

  In the present embodiment, two internal winning combinations 1 storage area and internal winning combination 2 storage area are provided. In other words, in the present embodiment, similar to the display combination described above, even if the same combination of bit patterns is used, it is managed as a different type of internal winning combination with different stored areas, and each has a different combination of symbols. Is allowed to be displayed.

  For example, when the small combination / replay data pointer is “7”, “00110000 (replay 1 + replay 2)” is determined as the internal winning combination. In this case, the symbol combination “replay-replay-replay” including the symbol “replay” of the left reel 3L, the symbol “replay” of the middle reel 3C and the symbol “replay” of the right reel 3R, and the symbol of the left reel 3L are displayed. The display of the symbol combination “red 7-replay-replay” including “red 7”, the symbol “replay” of the middle reel 3C and the symbol “replay” of the right reel 3R is permitted. In the present embodiment, an internal winning combination that permits display of a combination of a plurality of symbols related to winning is referred to as a “group combination”. In addition, when each data pointer is “0”, “losing” is determined as an internal winning combination, which means that display of any combination of symbols defined by the above-described symbol combination table is not permitted. Show.

  In the present embodiment, the combination of symbols permitted to be displayed by the internal winning combination is within the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols (“4” in the present embodiment) when the stop button is pressed by the player. Thus, the rotation of each reel is stopped so as to be displayed on the winning determination line 8 as much as possible (so-called pull-in control). On the other hand, the rotation of each reel is stopped (so-called kick control) so that the combination of symbols that is not permitted to be displayed by the internal winning combination is not displayed on the winning determination line 8.

  Next, the internal lottery table determination table will be described with reference to FIG. The internal lottery table determination table defines the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries according to the gaming state. The gaming state indicates whether or not a bonus game operation or RT operation is being performed. In the present embodiment, the game state includes data stored in an operating flag storage area (FIG. 22) described later. Identified based on. In the present embodiment, the internal lottery table to be referred to in the internal lottery process is selectively used according to the gaming state, thereby changing the type of internal winning combination determined and the winning probability.

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

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

  For example, when referring to the internal lottery table for general gaming state shown in FIG. 11, assuming that the extracted random number value is “1000”, when the lottery value “655” corresponding to the winning number “1” is subtracted, The result (ie “345”) is not negative. Subsequently, when the lottery value “1820” corresponding to the winning number “2” is subtracted from the subtraction result, the result (that is, “−1475”) becomes negative, and “2 (red) is used as the data pointer for the small role / replay. Bell) ”and“ 0 ”are determined as bonus data pointers.

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

  In addition, the lottery value when each data pointer is determined is defined according to a plurality of stages. In the present embodiment, four levels of setting data including setting 1, setting 4, setting 6 and setting H are provided, and lottery values are defined so that the winning probability of the data pointer differs according to each setting data. Setting data is set and managed by an administrator of a game store or the like where the pachislot 1 is installed.

  FIG. 11 shows an internal lottery table for a general gaming state. The internal lottery table for the general gaming state defines lottery values and data pointers according to the winning numbers 1 to 11.

  Here, the data pointer for the small role replay when the replaying role is determined is “6 (Replay 1)”, “7 (Replay 1 + Replay 2)” and “8 (Replay 1 + Replay 2 + Replay 3)”. is there.

  When the winning number is “6”, “0” is defined as the lottery value when the small role replay data pointer “6 (replay 1)” is determined. Further, when the winning number is “7”, “6735” is defined as the lottery value when the small role replay data pointer “7 (replay 1 + replay 2)” is determined. Further, when the winning number is “8”, “2245” is defined as the lottery value when the small role replay data pointer “8 (replay 1 + replay 2 + replay 3)” is determined.

  When referring to the internal lottery table for the general gaming state, when the replaying combination is determined, only the replay 1 is not determined, but the replay 1 and the replay 2 (hereinafter, the group combination 1), or the replay 1, Replay 2 and replay 3 (hereinafter, group role 2) are determined. Further, when referring to the internal lottery table for the general gaming state, the probability that the re-playing combination will be determined is the sum of the lottery values when the data pointers “6”, “7”, and “8” are determined. , “8980/65536”. Note that the probability that the group combination 1 is determined (6735/8980) when the re-playing combination is determined is higher than the probability that the group combination 2 is determined (2245/8980).

  FIG. 12 shows an internal lottery table for RT1 gaming state. The RT1 gaming state internal lottery table defines lottery values and data pointers according to the winning numbers 1 to 11.

  The RT1 gaming state internal lottery table has the same configuration as the general gaming state internal lottery table except that the lottery values assigned to the winning numbers 6 to 8 are different.

  In the RT1 gaming state internal lottery table, when the winning number is “6”, “8980” is defined as the lottery value when the small role replay data pointer “6 (Replay 1)” is determined. Further, when the winning number is “7”, “0” is defined as the lottery value when the small role replay data pointer “7 (replay 1 + replay 2)” is determined. Further, when the winning number is “8”, “0” is defined as the lottery value when the small role replay data pointer “8 (replay 1 + replay 2 + replay 3)” is determined.

  When the RT1 gaming state internal lottery table is referred to, when the re-game combination is determined, the group combination 1 or the group combination 2 is not determined, and only the replay 1 is determined. In addition, when the RT1 gaming state internal lottery table is referred to, the probability that the re-game combination will be determined is the sum of the lottery values when the data pointers “6”, “7”, and “8” are determined. , “8980/65536”.

  FIG. 13 shows an internal lottery table for RT2 gaming state. The RT2 gaming state internal lottery table defines lottery values and data pointers according to the winning numbers 1 to 11.

  The RT2 gaming state internal lottery table has the same configuration as the general gaming state internal lottery table except that the lottery values assigned to the winning numbers 6 to 8 are different.

  In the RT2 gaming state internal lottery table, when the winning number is “6”, “49923” is defined as the lottery value when the small role replay data pointer “6 (replay 1)” is determined. Further, when the winning number is “7”, “0” is defined as the lottery value when the small role replay data pointer “7 (replay 1 + replay 2)” is determined. Further, when the winning number is “8”, “0” is defined as the lottery value when the small role replay data pointer “8 (replay 1 + replay 2 + replay 3)” is determined.

  When the RT2 gaming state internal lottery table is referred to, when the re-game combination is determined, the group combination 1 or the group combination 2 is not determined, and only the replay 1 is determined. In addition, when the RT2 gaming state internal lottery table is referred to, the probability that the re-game combination is determined is based on the total lottery value when the data pointers “6”, “7”, and “8” are determined. , “49923/65536”.

  As described above, when the RT2 gaming state internal lottery table is referred to, the probability that the replay is determined is higher than when the general gaming state internal lottery table or the RT1 gaming state internal lottery table is referred to. In other words, since the opportunity for re-game operation is increased, the player can obtain the result of the internal lottery process while suppressing consumption of medals.

  FIG. 14 shows an RB gaming state internal lottery table. The RB gaming state internal lottery table defines lottery values and data pointers corresponding to the winning number 1. When the RB gaming state internal lottery table is referred to, the probability of determining a small combination is higher than when the general gaming state internal lottery table is referred to, so there is an opportunity to pay out medals. Increase.

  Next, the stop table selection table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The stop table selection table defines a stop table according to the small role / replay data pointer. The stop table is used for determining the number of sliding pieces, that is, for determining the position where the rotation of the reel is stopped.

  The stop table selection table defines the stop table “A0” when the small role / replay data pointer is “7 (replay 1 + replay 2)”. Further, when the small role / replay data pointer is “8 (replay 1 + replay 2 + replay 3)”, the stop table “A1” is defined. Although not shown in the figure, the stop table selection table also defines a stop table corresponding to other small role / replay data pointers.

  Next, the stop table will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17.

  The stop table defines 1-byte stop data corresponding to each of the symbol positions “0” to “20”. The stop data includes information indicating whether or not the symbol position associated with the stop data is appropriate as a position at which the rotation of the reel is stopped.

  The stop data includes information indicating whether or not the corresponding symbol position is appropriate as a position to stop the rotation of the reel, the bit corresponding to the “A line” column and the bit corresponding to the “B line” column. There are two types by assigning. In addition, the stop data defines which one of these two types of information should be adopted by assigning a bit corresponding to the “line change” column.

  In other words, it can be said that there are two ways to determine the position at which the rotation of the reel is stopped. Even at the same symbol position, the reel rotation depends on whether the “A line” or the “B line” is referred to. It is possible to make the position where the stop stops differ. Such a configuration is intended to compress information.

  The specific configuration of the stop data will be described. Of the 8 bits (bit 0 to bit 7), bit 1 is in the column of “Right reel A line”, bit 0 is in the column of “Right reel B line”, Bit 2 corresponds to the column “change right reel line”.

  Bit 4 corresponds to a column of “middle reel A line”, bit 3 corresponds to a column of “middle reel B line”, and bit 5 corresponds to a column of “middle reel line change”. Further, bit 7 corresponds to the column “left reel A line”, and bit 6 corresponds to the column “left reel B line”.

  In the present embodiment, the symbol counter of the corresponding reel when the stop operation by the player is detected by the stop switch 7S is referred to, and the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter value (hereinafter referred to as “stop start position”). The number of sliding pieces is determined with reference to. A symbol position obtained by adding the number of sliding pieces to the stop start position is a symbol position at which the rotation of the reel is stopped (hereinafter referred to as “scheduled stop position”).

  The number of sliding pieces is determined with reference to the stop table as follows. First, according to the type of the stop button 7 in which the stop operation is detected, it is specified which of the eight bit strings constituting the stop data is to be referred to. Specifically, when the left stop button 7L is pressed, a column of “left reel A line” of bit 7 is designated. Further, when the middle stop button 7C is pressed, a column of “middle reel A line” of bit 4 is designated. Furthermore, when the right stop button 7R is pressed, the column of “Right reel A line” of bit 1 is designated.

  Then, referring to the designated bit string, for each symbol position from the stop start position to the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols, a search is sequentially performed as to whether or not “1” is defined as the corresponding data. As a result of this search, the difference from the stop start position to the symbol position where “1” is defined as the corresponding data is determined as the number of sliding symbols.

  Whether or not the bit string to be referred to is changed from the “A line” column to the “B line” column is determined when the reel targeted for the first stop is the middle reel 3C or the right reel 3R. (See FIG. 33 described later).

  In the present embodiment, a stop operation performed by the player while all three reels 3 are rotating is referred to as a first stop operation. Further, following the first stop operation, the stop operation performed by the player while the two reels are being rotated is referred to as a second stop operation, and while the remaining one reel is being rotated. A stop operation performed by the player is referred to as a third stop operation.

  Further, whether to change the bit string to be referred to from the “A line” column to the “B line” column is determined as follows. When “1” is defined in the data corresponding to the stop start position with reference to the column “change in middle reel line” or the column “change in right reel line” in the stop table, the column “A line” It is determined that the change to the column “B line” (hereinafter referred to as line change) is performed. When it is determined to change the line, the “B line” column of each reel is designated and the above search is performed.

  FIG. 16 shows the stop table A0. Referring to the column “Left reel A line”, “1” is defined in the data corresponding to the symbol positions “0”, “5”, “9”, “14”, and “18”. When the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped at these symbol positions, the symbol “Replay” is displayed in the middle of the left display window 4L (see FIG. 2).

  Similarly, referring to the column of “middle reel A line”, “1” is defined in the data corresponding to the symbol positions “2”, “4”, “9”, “13”, and “18”. When the rotation of the middle reel 3C is stopped at these symbol positions, the symbol “replay” is displayed in the middle of the middle display window 4C (see FIG. 2).

  Further, referring to the column of “Right A Line”, “1” is defined in the data corresponding to the symbol positions “3”, “7”, “12”, “16”, and “20”. When the rotation of the right reel 3R is stopped at these symbol positions, the symbol “Replay” is displayed in the middle of the right display window 4R (see FIG. 2).

  Accordingly, when the “A line” column of each reel is referred to, the number of sliding symbols is determined so that the symbol combination “Replay-Replay-Replay” of Replay 1 is displayed on the center line 8c. become.

  On the other hand, referring to the column of “left reel B line”, data corresponding to symbol positions “0”, “5”, “9”, “10”, “14” and “18” is “1”. It is prescribed. These symbol positions are the same as the symbol positions where “1” is defined in the column of “left reel A line” described above, except for the symbol position “10”. When the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped at the symbol position “10”, the symbol “red 7” is displayed in the middle of the left display window 4L (see FIG. 2).

  Further, referring to the column of “middle reel B line”, “1” is defined at the same symbol position as the symbol position where “1” is defined in the column of “middle reel A line”. Similarly, referring to the “right reel B line” column, “1” is defined at the same symbol position as “1” defined in the “right reel A line” column.

  Therefore, referring to the “B line” column of each reel, the symbol combination “red 7” on the center line 8c is only displayed when the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped at the symbol position “10”. The number of sliding symbols is determined so that “Replay-Replay” is displayed. In other cases, the number of sliding symbols is determined so that the symbol combination “Replay-Replay-Replay” of Replay 1 is displayed. Here, the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped at the symbol position “10” when the symbol position “10” becomes the stop start position. The symbol position “10” constitutes the first position.

  Further, referring to the column “change middle reel line” and the column “change right reel line”, “1” is defined in the data corresponding to all symbol positions. For this reason, when the first stop operation is performed on the middle reel 3C or the right reel 3R, the line is changed, and the column to be referred to is changed from “A line” to “B line”. When the first stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L, the line is not changed and the column to be referred to remains “A line”.

  Thus, when the group combination 1 (replay 1 + replay 2) is determined, the first stop operation is performed on the middle reel 3C or the right reel 3R, and the left reel in the second stop operation or the third stop operation. When the 3L stop start position becomes the first position (symbol position “10”), the symbol combination (replay 2) that triggers the start of the RT2 operation that is advantageous to the player is displayed. become. In other cases, that is, when the first stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L, or when the first stop operation is performed on the middle reel 3C or the right reel 3R, the second stop operation is performed. Alternatively, when the stop start position of the left reel 3L becomes a symbol position different from the symbol position “10” in the third stop operation, the symbol that triggers the operation of RT1 which is disadvantageous for the player as compared with RT2. Combination (replay 1) is displayed.

  FIG. 17 shows the stop table A1. The stop data defined by the stop table A1 is the same as that of the stop table A0 described above except for the column of “left reel B line”.

  Referring to the column of “left reel B line”, the data corresponding to the symbol positions “1”, “2”, “3”, “5”, “9”, “10”, “14” and “18” are displayed. “1” is defined. When the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped at the symbol position “1”, “2” or “3” among these symbol positions, the symbol “green dong” is displayed in the middle of the left display window 4L (see FIG. 2). As described above, when the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped at the symbol position “10”, the symbol “red 7” is displayed in the middle of the left display window 4L. When the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped at other symbol positions, the symbol “Replay” is displayed in the middle of the left display window 4L.

  Therefore, referring to the “B line” column of each reel, if the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped at the symbol position “1”, “2” or “3”, the replay 3 is placed on the center line 8c. The number of sliding symbols is determined so that the symbol combination “Green Don-Replay-Replay” is displayed. Here, when the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped at the symbol position “1”, “2” or “3”, the symbol positions “19”, “20”, “0”, “1”, “2” "Or" 3 "is when the stop start position is reached. The symbol positions “19”, “20”, “0”, “1”, “2”, or “3” constitute the second position.

  Further, when the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped at the symbol position “10”, the number of sliding symbols is determined so that the symbol combination “red 7-replay-replay” of the replay 2 is displayed on the center line 8c. Is done. Further, in other cases, the number of sliding symbols is determined so that the symbol combination “Replay-Replay-Replay” of Replay 1 is displayed.

  Thus, when the group combination 2 (replay 1 + replay 2 + replay 3) is determined, the first stop operation is performed on the middle reel 3C or the right reel 3R, and in the second stop operation or the third stop operation. The stop start position of the left reel 3L is the first position (symbol position “10”) or the second position (symbol positions “19”, “20”, “0”, “1”, “2” or “3”). ), A combination of symbols (Replay 2 or Replay 3) that triggers the start of the RT2 operation that is advantageous to the player is displayed. In other cases, that is, when the first stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L, or when the first stop operation is performed on the middle reel 3C or the right reel 3R, the second stop operation is performed. Alternatively, when the stop start position of the left reel 3L becomes a symbol position different from the first position and the second position in the third stop operation, the operation of RT1 which is disadvantageous for the player as compared with RT2 is started. The combination of symbols (Replay 1) that becomes an opportunity comes to be displayed.

  As described above, when the group combination 1 is determined, only when the stop start position is the first position, the symbol combination that triggers the start of the operation of RT2 is displayed. On the other hand, when the group combination 2 is determined, when the stop start position is the first position or the second position, the combination of symbols that triggers the activation of the RT2 is displayed. become. In other words, in order to start the operation of RT2 when group combination 1 is determined, it is necessary to aim at the first position consisting of one symbol position, whereas when group combination 2 is determined In order to start the operation of RT2, in addition to the first position, a second position composed of six consecutive symbol positions may be aimed. When the first position is selected, the player has the high skill of aiming at one of the 21 symbols, whereas when selecting the second position, the first position Since the number of symbols to be aimed at is increased as compared with the above, the player cannot stop the skill as high as when the first position is selected.

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

  In this embodiment, in principle, the number of sliding pieces is determined based on the stop table described above, but there is a more appropriate number of sliding pieces in addition to the number of sliding pieces determined based on the stop table. In this case, the number of sliding pieces is changed to an appropriate number. As a result, the data of the stop table can be complemented, and an appropriate number of sliding symbols is determined based on the internal winning combination and the priority order described later. However, if there is no more appropriate number of sliding pieces besides the number of sliding pieces determined based on the stop table, as a rule, the number of sliding pieces is determined based on the number of sliding pieces determined based on the stop table. The rotation is stopped.

  Whether the priority order table and the priority order table described later (FIG. 19) have a more appropriate number of sliding symbols in addition to the number of sliding symbols determined based on the stop table (hereinafter referred to as the number of sliding symbols for stop data). Used to search for no. The priority order table defines the pull-in data according to a predetermined priority order (priority orders 1 to 3 described later).

  The priority order defines the order in which the drawing is preferentially performed between the types of symbol combinations related to winning (also referred to as the internal winning combination types). The pull-in data is configured to include pull-in data 1 and pull-in data 2 each consisting of 1 byte, and the structure of the data corresponds to the structure of the internal winning combination and display combination described above. That is, the pull-in data 1 corresponds to the internal winning combination 1 and the display combination 1, and the pull-in data 2 corresponds to the internal winning combination 2 and the display combination 2.

  The priority order table defines the pull-in data according to priority order 1 to priority order 3. In priority 3, the pull-in data corresponding to “bonus combination” is defined. Further, in the priority order 2, the pull-in data corresponding to the “small role” is defined. Furthermore, in the priority order 1, the pull-in data corresponding to “re-game player” is defined.

  In the present embodiment, the priority order of bonus combinations is lower than that of re-playing roles and small roles. For example, when a bonus role is carried over, a re-playing role or small role is determined. Can replay or pay out medals prior to the operation of the bonus game. Thus, when an opportunity for paying out medals or replaying is obtained by internal lottery, the opportunity can be prevented from being lost.

  In the present embodiment, there is no superiority or inferiority among the three types of replay players, Replay 1, Replay 2, and Replay 3. However, superiority or inferiority may be added. For example, the priority of Replay 3 may be set higher than the priorities of Replay 1 and Replay 2. In this case, when the “left reel B line” of the stop table A1 is referred to and the stop start position of the left reel 3L is the symbol position “18”, the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped at the symbol position “1”. The position of the symbols constituting the second position can be increased.

  Next, the priority order table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The priority order table defines an order (hereinafter referred to as priority order) in which applicable numerical values are preferentially applied within a range of numerical values predetermined as the number of sliding frames. Although details will be described later, basically, in this priority order table, each numerical value is searched in order from the lower priority to the higher priority, and as a result of the search, priority is given to the numerical value corresponding to the priority order “1”. To be applied to. This table is provided on the assumption that there are a plurality of sliding frames having the same priority, and in such a case, the higher priority order is applied.

  The priority order table in the present embodiment defines the priority order based on the number of stop data sliding pieces described above. In other words, the priority order is defined so that the numerical value corresponding to the number of sliding pieces for stop data is the highest, and as a result, the number of sliding pieces for stop data is determined with priority over the number of other sliding pieces. Therefore, priority is given to the display of the symbols intended during the development of the stop table.

  Next, the configuration of various storage areas provided in the main RAM 32 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, the configuration of the internal winning combination storing area will be described with reference to FIG. The internal winning combination storing area is composed of an internal winning combination 1 storing area and an internal winning combination 2 storing area each consisting of 1 byte.

  The internal winning combination 1 storage area stores the internal winning combination acquired with reference to the internal winning combination determination table for the small combination / replay described above. The internal winning combination 2 storage area stores the internal winning combination acquired with reference to the bonus internal winning combination determination table described above. When “1” is set in a target bit, display of a combination of symbols corresponding to the bit is permitted. When all bits are “0”, the content is lost.

  In the present embodiment, for example, when the small combination / replay data pointer is “7”, “replay 1 + replay 2 (00110000)” is determined as the internal winning combination. Thus, when “1” stands for a plurality of bits, display of all symbol combinations corresponding to each bit is permitted. Based on the stop operation by the player, one of the symbol combinations corresponding to each of the bits is displayed on the winning determination line.

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

  Next, the configuration of the carryover combination storage area will be described with reference to FIG. When a bonus combination (BB1, BB2, or BB3) is determined as a result of the lottery performed with reference to the internal lottery table or the like, it is stored in the carryover combination storage area.

  The bonus combination (hereinafter referred to as the carryover combination) stored in the carryover combination storage area is held without being cleared until the corresponding symbol combination is displayed on the winning determination line ( So-called carry-over). Then, while there is a carryover combination, in addition to the internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery described above, the carryover combination is stored in the internal winning combination storing area (see S76 of FIG. 27 described later).

  Next, the configuration of the operating flag storage area will be described with reference to FIG. The operating flag storage area consists of 1 byte, and a unique bonus game or RT is assigned to each bit. When “1” stands for the target bit, it means that a bonus game or RT corresponding to the bit is being operated. In the present embodiment, the state when all the bits are “0” is defined as the general gaming state.

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

  For example, in the case of the center line 8c, the symbol code related to the symbol of the left reel 3L displayed in the middle of the left display window 4L, the symbol code of the symbol of the middle reel 3C displayed in the middle of the middle display window 4C, and the right A symbol code relating to the symbol of the right reel 3R displayed in the middle of the display window 4R is stored. The illustrated storage example is for the case where the symbol counter of each reel is “1”. The combination of symbols stored in the symbol storage area is compared with the combination of symbols defined by the above-described symbol combination table, and a display combination is determined by determining whether or not they match.

  Next, the configuration of the expected display combination storing area will be described with reference to FIG.

  The expected display combination storing area is configured to include a left display display expected storage area, a middle reel display combination expected storage area, and a right reel display combination expected storage area according to the type of reel. In each expected display combination storing area, 1-byte priority pull-in order data determined in accordance with each symbol position “0” to “20” of the corresponding reel 3 is stored. In the present embodiment, by referring to the expected display combination storing area, it is searched whether there is a more appropriate number of sliding symbols in addition to the number of sliding symbols determined based on the stop table described above. .

  The priority pull-in order data stored in the expected display combination storing area corresponds to “replay combination”, bit 2 “bonus combination”, bit 1 “small combination”, and bit 0 “stoppable”, respectively. (Bits 4 to 7 are not used).

  For example, when the priority pull-in order data is “00000101”, the content is “re-game player + can be stopped”. When the priority pull-in order data is “00000000”, the content is treated as “stop prohibition”, and the stop of the rotation of the reel at the corresponding symbol position is avoided.

  The priority pull-in rank data has a higher priority as the value is larger, and by referring to the priority pull-in rank data, it is possible to relatively evaluate the priorities among the symbols arranged on the surface of the reel. . The symbol for which the largest value is determined as the priority pull-in ranking data is the symbol with the highest priority. That is, it can be said that the priority pull-in rank data indicates the rank between the symbols arranged on the surface of the reel. When there are a plurality of symbols having the same size of the priority pull-in order data, one symbol is determined according to the priority order defined by the priority order table (FIG. 19).

  Next, the contents of the program executed by the main CPU of the main control circuit will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, with reference to FIG. 25, the main flowchart by control of main CPU is demonstrated.

  When power is turned on to the pachi-slot 1, first, the main CPU 31 performs an initialization process (S1). In the initialization process, when an operation for changing the setting is performed by the administrator, one of setting 1, setting 4, setting 6, or setting H is selected. Next, the main CPU 31 clears the designated storage area in the main RAM 33 (S2). For example, data stored in a storage area that needs to be erased for each game, such as an internal winning combination storage area or a display combination storage area, is cleared.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a medal acceptance / start check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 26 (S3). In this process, the medal sensor and start switch input are checked. Next, the main CPU 31 extracts random values and stores them in a random value storage area provided in the main RAM 32 (S4). Next, the main CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 27 (S5). In this process, the internal winning combination is determined based on the random value. The internal lottery process constitutes internal lottery means.

  Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a start command to the sub-control circuit (S6). The start command includes a parameter for specifying an internal winning combination. Next, the main CPU 31 requests the start of rotation of all reels (S8). When the start of rotation of all reels is requested, the driving of the stepping motor 49 is controlled by an interrupt process (FIG. 39 to be described later) executed at a constant cycle (1.1173 msec), and the rotation of each reel 3 is controlled. Be started. Each reel 3 is controlled to be accelerated until its rotation reaches a constant speed, and then maintained at a constant speed.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the rotation of the reel is at a constant speed (S9). When the main CPU 31 determines that the rotation of the reel is not at a constant speed, the main CPU 31 waits until the constant speed is reached. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the rotation of the reel is at a constant speed, the main CPU 31 validates the stop button (S10). Specifically, “00000111” is stored in an effective stop button storage area (not shown) provided in the main RAM 33. In the effective stop button storage area, bit 0 is assigned to the left stop button, bit 1 is assigned to the middle stop button, and bit 2 is assigned to the right stop button.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 32 (S11). In this process, the input of the stop switch is checked, and the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped based on the timing when the stop button is pressed, the internal winning combination, and the stop table.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a display combination search process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 30 (S12). In this process, the symbol combination table is referred to, and the display combination and the number of payouts are determined based on the symbol combination displayed along the winning determination line. Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a display command to the sub control circuit (S13). The display command includes parameters that specify the display combination, the number of payouts, and the like.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs medal payout processing (S14). Based on the payout number determined in S12, the hopper 40 is driven and the credit number is updated. Next, the main CPU 31 updates the bonus end number counter based on the payout number (S15). The numerical value determined as the payout number is subtracted from the bonus end number counter.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the bonus (BB or RB) operating flag is on (S16). When determining that the bonus operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus end check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 37 (S17). It is checked whether or not to end the bonus operation with reference to various counters for managing the bonus end timing.

  The main CPU 31 performs RT game number counter update processing to be described later with reference to FIG. 36 after S17 or when it is determined in S16 that the bonus operating flag is not on (S18). Next, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus operation check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 38 (S19). It is checked whether a bonus or RT operation is started or whether replaying is performed. When this process ends, the process proceeds to S2.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 26, the medal acceptance / start check process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the automatic insertion counter is 0 (S31). When determining that the automatic insertion counter is 0, the main CPU 31 permits medal passage (S32). The solenoid (not shown) of the selector is driven, and the passage of medals in the selector is prompted.

  When determining that the automatic insertion counter is not 0, the main CPU 31 copies the automatic insertion counter to the insertion number counter (S33). That is, replay is performed. Next, the main CPU 31 clears the automatic insertion counter (S34).

  After S32 or S34, the main CPU 31 sets 3 as the maximum value of the insertion number counter (S35). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a medal has been detected (S36). When determining that the passage of medals has been detected, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the inserted number counter has reached the maximum value (S37).

  When determining that the insertion number counter has not reached the maximum value, the main CPU 31 adds 1 to the insertion number counter (S38). Next, the main CPU 31 stores 5 in the effective line counter (S39). Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a medal insertion command to the sub control circuit (S40). The medal insertion command includes a parameter for specifying the number of inserted coins.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in S37 that the inserted number counter has reached the maximum value, the main CPU 31 adds 1 to the credit counter (S41). The main CPU 31 checks the bet switch after S41 or S40, or when it is determined in S36 that the passing of medals has not been detected (S42). A numerical value corresponding to the bet button is added to the inserted number counter, while being subtracted from the credit counter.

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

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

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

  First, the main CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table determination table (FIG. 10), and determines the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries based on the operating flag storage area (FIG. 22) (S61). Next, the main CPU 31 obtains a random value stored in the random value storage area and sets it as a determination random value (S62). Next, the main CPU 31 sets 1 as the initial value of the winning number (S63).

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

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

  When the main CPU 31 determines in S66 that a digit has been made, the main CPU 31 obtains a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer according to the current winning number (S70). After S69 or S70, the main CPU 31 refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 8) and acquires the internal winning combination based on the small winning combination / replay data pointer (S71). Next, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired internal symbol combination in the internal symbol combination 1 storage area (FIG. 20) (S72).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the data stored in the carryover combination storage area (FIG. 21) is 0 (S73). When the main CPU 31 determines that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is “00000000”, the main CPU 31 refers to the bonus internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 9) and determines the internal winning combination based on the bonus data pointer. A combination is acquired (S74). Next, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the carryover combination storing area (S75).

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is not “00000000” after S75 or in S73, the main CPU 31 stores the carryover combination storage area and the internal winning combination 2 storage area (FIG. 20). The logical sum is taken and the result is stored in the internal winning combination 2 storage area (S76). When this process ends, the internal lottery process ends.

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

  First, the main CPU 31 refers to the stop table selection table (FIG. 15), selects a stop table based on the small role / replay data pointer, and stores its address (S121).

  Next, the main CPU 31 stores the identifier “0FFH (11111111B)” indicating that it is rotating in each symbol storage area (FIG. 23) (S122). Next, the main CPU 31 stores 3 in a stop button non-operation counter (not shown) provided in the main RAM 33 (S123). The stop button non-operating counter is data for managing the number of stop buttons whose stop operation is not detected.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a predicted display combination storing process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 29 (S124). This process constitutes a priority determining means for determining a priority according to each symbol arranged on the peripheral surface of each reel. When this process ends, the reel stop initial setting process ends.

  Next, the expected display combination storing process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 stores a stop button non-operation counter as the number of searches (S141). Next, the main CPU 31 determines a search target reel (S142). The main CPU 31 determines the reels to be searched in order from the leftmost reel among the rotating reels.

  For example, when all three reels 3 are rotating, the left reel 3L is first determined as the search target reel. Further, each process up to S156 described later is performed on the left reel 3L, and when the process returns to the process of S142, the middle reel 3C is then determined as the search target reel. Further, each process up to S156 to be described later is performed for the middle reel 3C, and when returning to the process of S142, the right reel 3R is finally determined as a search target reel.

  When the search target reel is determined, the main CPU 31 performs the following processes of S145 to S150 to sequentially determine priority pull-in rank data for each of the symbol positions “0” to “20” of the search target reel. Then, the order of the symbols arranged at each symbol position is determined.

  Next, the main CPU 31 designates the expected display combination storing area (FIG. 24) based on the search target reel determined in S142 (S143). For example, if the search target reel is the left reel 3L, the start address of the left reel display combination expected storage area (that is, the address at the symbol position 0) is designated. Next, the main CPU 31 sets “0” as the symbol position data and sets “21” as the symbol check count (S144).

  Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the symbol arrangement table (FIG. 5), acquires a symbol code based on the symbol position data, and stores the symbol code in the symbol storage area (S145). For example, when the current symbol position data is “0”, the symbol code “00001000 (replay)” defined in the symbol position “0” of the left reel 3L is stored in the middle of the left display window in the symbol storage area, The symbol code “00000010 (green dong)” defined in the symbol position “1” of the left reel 3L is stored in the upper stage of the left display window in the symbol storage area, and is defined in the symbol position “20” of the left reel 3L. The symbol code “00000100 (green bell)” is stored in the lower part of the left display window in the symbol storage area.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a display combination search process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 30 (S146). In this process, based on the symbol code acquired in accordance with each symbol position of the search target reel (assuming that the rotation of the reel is temporarily stopped at each symbol position), the symbol displayed on the winning determination line 8 is displayed. Search for combinations.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a priority pull-in rank data acquisition process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 31 (S147). In this process, priority pull-in rank data is determined based on the combination of symbols specified as a result of the search by the display combination search process and the priority table.

  Next, the main CPU 31 stores the determined priority attraction ranking data in the expected display combination storing area (S148). For example, when the current symbol position data is “0”, the priority pull-in order data is stored at the symbol position “0” in the left reel display combination expected storage area. Next, the main CPU 31 adds 1 to the address of the expected display combination storage area and the symbol position data, and subtracts 1 from the number of symbol checks (S149).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of symbol checks is 0 (S150). When the main CPU 31 determines that the number of symbol checks is not 0, the main CPU 31 proceeds to S145, and when it determines that the number of symbol checks is 0, it subtracts 1 from the number of searches (S151). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of searches is 0 (S152). When determining that the number of searches is 0, the main CPU 31 ends the expected display combination storing process.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in S152 that the number of searches is not 0, the main CPU 31 stores an identifier indicating that it is rotating in all symbol storage areas (S153). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is 3 (S154). When the main CPU 31 determines that the stop button non-operating counter is 3 (in other words, when all three reels are rotating), the main CPU 31 proceeds to S142, and determines that the stop button non-operating counter is not 3. The reel to be searched is determined based on the operation stop button, and the scheduled stop position is set as the symbol position data (S155).

  Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the symbol arrangement table and stores the symbol code in each symbol storage area based on the symbol position data (S156). That is, before performing the above-described processes for the next reel to be searched, all the symbol storage areas are once cleared (that is, the rotating identifier is stored), and the reels that have already stopped rotating are The symbol code of the symbol displayed on the winning determination line 8 is stored. When this process ends, the process proceeds to S142.

  Next, the display combination search process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 clears the display combination storing area and sets the top address of the symbol storing area (S181). That is, an address corresponding to the center line 8c is designated (see FIG. 23). Next, the main CPU 31 sets the top address of the symbol combination table (S182). The address corresponding to the cherry symbol combination “Cherry-ANY-ANY” is set (see FIG. 6).

  Next, the main CPU 31 compares the symbol combination defined by the symbol combination table with the three symbol codes stored in the symbol storage area (S183). That is, in accordance with each winning determination line 8, a combination of symbols composed of a symbol of the left reel, a symbol of the middle reel, and a symbol of the right reel is compared with a combination of symbols defined by the symbol combination table.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not they match except for the identifier indicating that the rotation is in progress (S184). When determining that they match, the main CPU 31 acquires the display combination and storage area identification data (S185). For example, when the three symbol codes stored in the symbol storage area corresponding to the center line 8c are “Replay-Rotating-Rotating”, the symbol combination “Replay-Replay-Replay” of Replay 1 matches. Determined.

  Next, the main CPU 31 sets the address of the display combination storage area based on the storage area identification data (S186). For example, when the storage area identification data is 1, the address of the display combination 1 storage area is set. Next, the main CPU 31 stores the logical sum of the display combination acquired in S184 and the designated expected display combination storage area in the expected display combination storage area (S187).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of searches is 0 (S188). In this process, the number of searches becomes 0 when the rotation of all reels is stopped (that is, when the display combination search process is performed in S12 of the main flowchart shown in FIG. 25). When determining that the number of searches is 0, the main CPU 31 obtains the payout number and adds it to the payout number counter (S189).

  The main CPU 31 updates the symbol combination table address when it is determined in S184 that they do not match, when it is determined that the number of searches is not 0 in S188, or after S189 (S190). For example, if the current address is an address designating a cherry symbol combination, the address is updated to an address designating a red bell symbol combination (see FIG. 6).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is an end code (S191). When the main CPU 31 determines that it is not an end code, that is, does not search for all symbol combinations defined by the symbol combination table, the process proceeds to S183.

  On the other hand, when determining that it is an end code, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of times corresponding to the valid line counter has been executed (S192). In this process, the value of the effective line counter stored in the main RAM 33 is transferred to a register in advance, 1 is subtracted from the value transferred to the register, and it is determined whether or not the result is 0. Like to do. That is, the subtraction of the effective line counter itself stored in the main RAM 33 is not performed here.

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the number of times corresponding to the effective line counter has been executed, the main CPU 31 ends the display combination search process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the number of times corresponding to the effective line counter has not been executed, The address is updated (S193). For example, if the current address is an address designating the center line 8c, the address is updated to an address designating the top line 8b. After performing this process, the process proceeds to S182.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 31, the priority pull-in rank data acquisition process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the search target is the left reel (S211). When determining that the search target is not the left reel, the main CPU 31 clears bit 0 of the display combination 1 storage area (S212). That is, when the search target is the middle reel 3C or the right reel 3R, the bit corresponding to “cherry” in which the symbol type of the middle reel 3C or the right reel 3R is unquestioned (that is, ANY shown in FIG. 6) is cleared. Thus, it is not reflected in the determination of the priority pull-in order data.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in S211 that the search target is the left reel, the main CPU 31 performs an exclusive OR of the internal winning combination storage area and the display combination storage area, and calculates the logical product of the result and the display combination storage area. (S213). More specifically, an exclusive logical sum of the internal winning combination 1 storage area and the display combination 1 storage area is obtained, and a logical product of the result and the display combination 1 storage area is obtained. Similarly, an exclusive OR of the internal winning combination 2 storage area and the display combination 2 storage area is obtained, and a logical product of the result and the display combination 2 storage area is obtained. By this process, it is determined whether or not there is a bit that is turned on only in the display combination storing area, and from this, whether or not the display combination is included in the internal winning combination, that is, the current check target symbol is: It is determined whether or not the determined internal winning combination is satisfied.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the logical product is 0 (S214). When the logical product is not 0, it is found that there is a possibility that a combination of symbols related to winning that is not permitted by the internal winning combination is displayed. When determining that the logical product is not 0, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is 1 (S215). That is, it is determined whether or not the remaining reel is rotating. When determining that the stop button non-operation counter is 1, the main CPU 31 sets 0 as the priority pull-in rank data (S237), and ends the priority pull-in rank data acquisition process. When the priority pull-in rank data is 0, it is handled as “stop prohibited”.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in S215 that the stop button non-operating counter is not 1, it determines whether or not the bit corresponding to cherry is on (S216). When determining that the bit corresponding to cherry is on, the main CPU 31 sets 0 as the priority pull-in rank data (S237), and ends the preferential pull-in rank data acquisition process.

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the logical product is 0 in S214 or determines that the bit corresponding to the cherry is not ON in S216, the main CPU 31 sets the head address of the priority table and sets “3” as the number of checks. Then, “1” is set as the initial value of the priority (S217). Next, the main CPU 31 sets “0” as the initial value of the priority pull-in rank data (S218).

  Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the priority order table and obtains pull-in data based on the current priority order (S219). Next, the main CPU 31 performs a logical product of the internal winning combination storage area, the display combination storage area, and the drawn-in data (S220). More specifically, the logical product of the internal winning combination 1 storage area, the display combination 1 storage area, and the pull-in data 1 is calculated. Similarly, a logical product of the internal winning combination 2 storage area, the display combination 2 storage area, and the pull-in data 2 is obtained.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the logical product is 0 (S221). When determining that the logical product is not 0, the main CPU 31 turns on the carry flag (S222). When determining that the logical product is 0 in S221 or after S222, the main CPU 31 rotates the bit pattern of the priority pull-in order data including the carry flag to the left (S223). Since the bit pattern is shifted to the left, the priority pull-in order data becomes larger as the priority is higher. Next, the main CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the number of checks and adds 1 to the priority (S224).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of checks is 0 (S225). When determining that the number of checks is not 0, the main CPU 31 proceeds to S220, and when determining that the number of checks is 0, the main CPU 31 adds 1 to the priority pull-in rank data (S226). After performing this process, the priority pull-in rank data acquisition process is terminated.

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

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a valid stop button has been pressed (S241). When the main CPU 31 determines that a valid stop button has not been pressed, it waits until it is pressed. When determining that the valid stop button has been pressed, the main CPU 31 resets the corresponding bit in the valid stop button storage area and determines the operation stop button (S242). Next, the main CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the stop button non-operating counter (S243).

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a sliding piece number determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 33 (S244). In this process, the number of stop data sliding symbols is determined based on the stop table, and the number of sliding symbols is determined based on the number of stop data sliding symbols, the expected display combination storing area, and the priority order table. Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a reel stop command to the sub-control circuit 72 (S245). The reel stop command includes information such as the type of reel to be stopped and the number of sliding pieces.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines and stores a planned stop position based on the symbol counter and the number of sliding symbols (S246). When the planned stop position is stored, the driving of the stepping motor is controlled by an interrupt process (see FIG. 39) described later, and the rotation of the reel waits for the symbol counter to be updated to the value of the planned stop position. Stopped. It should be noted that if one of the number of sliding pieces and the planned stop position is determined, the other is also determined.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines a search target reel based on the operation stop button, and sets a scheduled stop position as symbol position data (S247). Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the symbol arrangement table, acquires a symbol code based on the symbol position data, and stores it in the symbol storage area (S248). That is, the symbol displayed on the winning determination line 8 is specified by the reel 3 whose rotation has stopped.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is 0 (S249). When the main CPU 31 determines that the stop button non-operating counter is 0, the reel stop control process is terminated. When the main CPU 31 determines that the stop button non-operating counter is not 0, the above-described expected display combination storing process (FIG. 29). (S250). In this process, the priority pull-in rank data is determined for each symbol position of the remaining rotating reel. After performing this process, the process proceeds to S241.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 33, the sliding piece number determination process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is 2 (S271). When determining that the stop button non-operating counter is not 2, the main CPU 31 performs second and third stop processing described later with reference to FIG. 34 (S272). In this process, the number of stop data slide pieces for the corresponding reel is determined based on the detection of the second stop operation or the third stop operation.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in S271 that the stop button non-operating counter is 2, the main CPU 31 acquires the symbol counter (S273). The acquired symbol counter value is treated as the stop start position.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a sliding frame number search process (S274). In this process, with reference to the stop table (FIGS. 16 and 17) determined in the reel stop initial setting process, the number of sliding frames is determined based on the stop start position when the first stop operation is performed. .

  For example, when the middle stop button 7C is pressed, the main CPU 31 refers to the “middle reel A line” column of bit 4 and for each symbol position from the stop start position to the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols, A search is sequentially performed as to whether or not the corresponding data is “1”. As a result of this search, the difference from the stop start position to the symbol position where the corresponding data is “1” is determined as the number of sliding symbols.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the operation stop button is a left stop button (S275). When the stop button in which the first stop operation is detected is not the left stop button 7L, the main CPU 31 performs a line change bit check process (S276). In this process, it is determined whether or not to change the line.

  Specifically, for the middle stop button 7C, the main CPU 31 refers to the “change middle reel line” column and determines whether or not “1” is defined in the data corresponding to the stop start position. When the main CPU 31 determines that “1” is defined in the data corresponding to the stop start position, it sets the line change valid flag provided in the main RAM 33 to ON.

  After determining that the operation stop button is the left stop button after S272 or S276 or in S275, the main CPU 31 performs a priority pull-in control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 35 (S277). In this process, the priority pull-in order data is compared according to each symbol position from the stop start position to the symbol position in the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols “4”, and whether there is the most appropriate number of sliding symbols. Whether or not is searched. When this process is performed, the sliding piece number determination process is terminated.

  Next, the second and third stop processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the line change valid flag is on (S301). When the main CPU 31 determines that the line change valid flag is ON, the main CPU 31 refers to the B line of the reel to be searched and performs a sliding frame number search process (S302).

  For example, when the left stop button 7L is pressed, the main CPU 31 refers to the column of the “left reel B line” of bit 6, and for each symbol position from the stop start position to the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols, A search is sequentially performed as to whether or not the corresponding data is “1”. As a result of this search, the difference from the stop start position to the symbol position where the corresponding data is “1” is determined as the number of sliding symbols. When this process is performed, the second and third stop processes are terminated.

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the line change valid flag is not ON, the main CPU 31 refers to the A line of the reel to be searched and performs a sliding frame number search process (S303).

  For example, when the left stop button 7L is pressed, the main CPU 31 refers to the column of “left reel A line” of bit 7 and for each symbol position from the stop start position to the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols, A search is sequentially performed as to whether or not the corresponding data is “1”. As a result of this search, the difference from the stop start position to the symbol position where the corresponding data is “1” is determined as the number of sliding symbols. When this process is performed, the second and third stop processes are terminated.

  Next, the priority pull-in control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 selects an address of the expected display combination storing area according to the operation stop button, and adds based on the symbol counter (S321). For example, if the operation stop button is the left stop button 7L and the symbol counter (in other words, the stop start position) is “1”, the address of the symbol position “1” in the left reel display combination expected storage area is Set.

  Next, the main CPU 31 sets 5 as the number of checks (S322). Next, the main CPU 31 searches for the highest priority pull-in rank data within the range of the number of checks and sets it as the highest priority flag data (S323). For example, if the number of checks is 5, and the symbol position is “1”, the highest priority ranking data within the range from symbol position “1” to symbol position “5” is searched.

  Next, the main CPU 31 sets the head address of the priority order table (FIG. 19) and sets the initial value of the priority order (S324). When the number of checks is 5, the top address of the priority order table 1 is set, and “5” is set as the initial value of the priority order. Next, the main CPU 31 adds the address of the priority order table based on the number of sliding pieces for stop data (S325).

  Next, the main CPU 31 acquires the number of sliding symbols according to the current priority order (S326). Next, the main CPU 31 adds the obtained number of sliding symbols to the address of the expected display combination storing area designated in S321, and obtains priority pull-in rank data (S327). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the acquired priority pull-in order data is greater than or equal to the highest priority flag data (S328).

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the value is equal to or higher than the highest priority flag data, it saves the number of sliding frames (S329). On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that it is below the highest priority flag data or after S329, the main CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the number of checks and subtracts 1 from the priority order (S330).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of checks is 0 (S331). If the main CPU 31 determines that the number of checks is not 0, the process proceeds to S326. When the main CPU 31 determines that the number of checks is 0, the main CPU 31 returns the number of sliding pieces that have been retreated (S332). When this process ends, the priority pull-in control process ends.

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

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT operating flag is on (S351). When determining that the RT operating flag is not on, the main CPU 31 ends the RT game number counter updating process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the RT operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 decrements the RT game number counter by 1 (S352). The RT game number counter is data for managing the number of games in which the RT operation continues.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT game number counter is 0 (S353). When the main CPU 31 determines that the RT game number counter is not 0, it ends the RT game number counter update process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RT game number counter is 0, it sets the RT operating flag to OFF (S354). When this process ends, the RT game number counter update process ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 37, the bonus end check process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the bonus end number counter is 0 (S371). When the main CPU 31 determines that the bonus end number counter is 0, the main CPU 31 performs BB end processing (S372). In this process, both the BB operating flag and the RB operating flag are turned off, and the bonus end number counter, the winning possible number counter, and the possible gaming number counter are cleared. Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a bonus end command to the sub-control circuit (S373). When this process ends, the bonus end check process ends.

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the bonus end number counter is not 0 in S371, the main CPU 31 updates the winning possible number counter or the possible gaming number counter (S374). The possible game number counter is decremented by 1, and in addition, if the winning is established, the possible pay number counter is decremented by 1.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning possible number counter or the possible gaming number counter is 0 (S375). When the main CPU 31 determines that the possible winning count counter or the possible gaming count counter is 0, the main CPU 31 performs an RB end process (S376). In this process, the RB operating flag is turned off, and the winning possible number counter and the possible gaming number counter are cleared. When this process ends, the bonus end check process ends.

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

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is BB (BB1 to BB3) (S391). When the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is BB, the main CPU 31 performs BB operation processing based on the bonus operation table (FIG. 7) (S392). In this process, the BB operating flag is turned on according to the type of BB, and a numerical value corresponding to the specified number is set in the bonus end number counter.

  Next, the main CPU 31 clears the data stored in the carryover combination storage area (S393). Next, the main CPU 31 turns off the RT operating flag (S394). Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a bonus start command to the sub control circuit (S395).

  When determining that the display combination is not BB in S391, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT operating flag is on (S396). When determining that the RT operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, when determining that the RT operating flag is not on, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is Replay 2 or Replay 3 (S397). When the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is Replay 2 or Replay 3, the main CPU 31 sets the RT2 operating flag to ON and sets 20 to the RT game number counter (S398).

  When determining that the display combination is not Replay 2 or Replay 3 in S397, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is Replay 1 (S399). When determining that the display combination is Replay 1, the main CPU 31 sets the RT1 operating flag to ON and sets 1000 to the RT game number counter (S400).

  After S398 or S401, the main CPU 31 copies the value of the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion counter (S401). When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

  When determining that the display combination is not the replay 1 in S399, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB operating flag is on (S402). When the main CPU 31 determines that the BB operating flag is not on, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation checking process.

  On the other hand, when determining that the BB operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB operating flag is on (S403). When the main CPU 31 determines that the RB operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation checking process.

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the RB operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 performs RB operating processing based on the bonus operating table (S404). In this process, the RB operating flag is turned on, and a numerical value “8” corresponding to the specified number of times is set in each of the possible winning count counter and the possible gaming count counter. When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

  Next, an interrupt process (1.1173 msec) controlled by the main CPU will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 saves a register (S411). Next, the main CPU 31 performs input port check processing (S412). In this process, signals input from various switches such as a stop switch are checked.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a reel control process (S413). In this process, when the start of rotation of all the reels is requested, the driving of the stepping motor is controlled so that the rotation of each reel is started and then rotated at a constant speed. In addition, when the number of sliding symbols and the planned stop position are determined, the symbol counter of the corresponding reel is updated by the number of sliding symbols and waits for the value corresponding to the planned stop position (in other words, the stop Waiting for the symbol at the planned position to reach the middle stage of the display window), the drive of the stepping motor is controlled so as to decelerate and stop the rotation.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a lamp and 7-segment driving process (S414). Next, the main CPU 31 restores the register (S415). When this process ends, the interrupt process ends.

  This completes the description of the contents of the program executed by the main CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71. Next, the contents of the program executed by the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, the main board communication task performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs reception check of the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71 (S501). Next, when receiving a command, the sub CPU 81 extracts the type of the command (S502).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a command different from the previous one has been received (S503). If the sub CPU 81 determines that a command different from the previous command has not been received, the process proceeds to S501. If the sub CPU 81 determines that a command different from the previous command has been received, the sub CPU 81 stores the command in the message queue (S504), and then proceeds to S501.

  Next, an effect registration task performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 extracts a message from the message queue (S511). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether there is a message (S512). When the sub CPU determines that there is a message, it copies the game information from the message (S513). For example, the internal winning combination, the type of reel that has stopped rotating, the display combination, the operating flag, and other information are copied to the storage area provided in the sub-RAM 83.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 performs an effect content determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 42 (S514). In this process, depending on the type of the received command, the contents of the effect are determined and the effect data is registered.

  The sub CPU 81 registers animation data after S514 or when determining that there is no message in S512 (S515). Next, the sub CPU 81 registers sound data (S516). Next, the sub CPU 81 registers lamp data (S517). The registration of the animation data, the registration of the sound data, and the registration of the ramp data are performed based on the effect data registered in the effect content determination process.

  When the animation data is registered, the liquid crystal display device 5 displays an image. When the sound data is registered, sounds such as BGM are output from the speakers 21L and 21R. When the lamp data is registered, the lamp 101 outputs light. When this process ends, the process proceeds to S511.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 42, the flowchart of the effect content determination process performed by sub CPU81 is demonstrated.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is time to receive a start command (S531). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the start command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs a start command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 43 (S532). In this process, the production number is determined based on the operating flag and the internal winning combination.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 registers the production data at the start based on the registered production number (S533). When the effect data is registered, corresponding animation data and the like are determined, and effects such as video display are executed. When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  Next, when determining that the start command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the reel stop command is received (S534). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the reel stop command is received, the sub CPU 81 registers the stop effect data based on the registered effect number and the type of the stop button (S535). When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  Next, when determining that the reel stop command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the display command is received (S536). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the display command is being received, the sub CPU 81 registers the display effect data based on the registered effect number (S537). When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  Next, when determining that the display command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the bonus start command is received (S538). If the sub CPU 81 determines that the bonus start command has been received, the sub CPU 81 registers the bonus start effect data (S539). When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  Next, when determining that the bonus start command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the bonus end command is received (S540). When the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not at the time of receiving the bonus end command, the effect content determination process ends. On the other hand, when determining that the bonus end command is received, the sub CPU 81 registers the bonus end effect data (S541). When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

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

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is a red bell or a green bell (S561). When determining that the internal winning combination is the red bell or the green bell, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the RT2 operating flag is ON (S562). When determining that the RT2 operating flag is not on, the sub CPU 81 ends the start command reception process. On the other hand, when determining that the RT2 operating flag is ON, the main CPU 31 sets a notification effect based on the type of the internal winning combination (S563). For example, if the internal winning combination is a red bell, an effect number for informing the player that the internal winning combination is a red bell is registered. When this process ends, the start command reception process ends.

  If the main CPU 31 determines in S561 that the internal winning combination is not the red bell or the green bell, is the internal winning combination being the group combination 1 (replay 1 + replay 2) or the group combination 2 (replay 1 + replay 2 + replay 3)? It is determined whether or not (S564). When the main CPU 31 determines that the internal winning combination is not the group winning 1 or the group winning 2, the main CPU 31 registers the effect number determined based on the operating flag, the internal winning combination, etc. (not shown), and when the start command is received The process ends.

  On the other hand, when determining that the internal winning combination is the group combination 1 or the group combination 2, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT (RT1 or RT2) operating flag is on (S565). When determining that the RT operating flag is on, the main CPU 31 ends the start command reception process.

  On the other hand, when determining that the RT operating flag is not on, the main CPU 31 sets the RT entry chance notification effect (S566). An effect number for informing the player that the internal winning combination (that is, group combination 1 and group combination 2) that triggers the start of RT is registered. Note that the player is not notified of which of the group combination 1 and the group combination 2 is determined. Further, in the RT entry chance notification effect, for example, an image (such as flashing) that changes one or both of the area around the middle display window 4C and the area around the right display window 4R to a state different from the previous state. The player is prompted to perform the first stop operation on the middle reel 3C or the right reel 3R.

  Thus, when the player performs the first stop operation on the middle reel 3C or the right reel 3R and performs the second stop operation or the third stop operation on the left reel 3L, the group role 1 and the group Whether to aim at the first position where it is possible to start the operation of RT2 in common with the role 2, or aim at the second position while expecting that the group role 2 has been determined Enjoy the choice. When this process ends, the start command reception process ends.

  As described above, in the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, the symbol combination of Replay 1, the symbol combination of Replay 2, and the symbol combination of Replay 3 are provided as symbol combinations related to replay. Then, when the symbol combination of Replay 2 or the symbol combination of Replay 3 is displayed, the operation of RT2 in which the replaying combination is determined with a relatively high probability is started, and the symbol combination of Replay 1 is When displayed, the RT1 operation is started in which the re-gamer is determined with a lower probability than the RT2.

  When the group combination 1 (replay 1 + replay 2) is determined, the second stop operation or the third stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L based on the stop table A0, and the stop start position is the first position. When it is (symbol position “10”), the rotation of the plurality of reels is stopped so that the symbol combination of Replay 2 is displayed. Further, even when the first stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L, or when the second stop operation or the third stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L, the stop start position is different from the first position. At a certain time, the rotation of the plurality of reels is stopped so that the symbol combination of Replay 1 is displayed.

  On the other hand, when the group combination 2 (replay 1 + replay 2 + replay 3) is determined, the second stop operation or the third stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L based on the stop table A1, and the stop start position is the first stop position. At the position (symbol position “10”), the rotation of the plurality of reels is stopped so that the symbol combination of Replay 2 is displayed. When the second stop operation or the third stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L, and the stop start position is the second position (design positions “19”, “20”, “0” to “3”). The rotation of the plurality of reels is stopped so that the combination of symbols of Replay 3 is displayed. In addition, when the first stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L, or when the second stop operation or the third stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L, the stop start position is the first position and the second position. When the position is different from, the rotation of the plurality of reels is stopped so that the symbol combination of Replay 1 is displayed.

  That is, when the group combination 1 is determined, in order to start the operation of RT2, the second stop operation or the third stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L, and the stop start position is set to the first position. The player is required to perform the operation. On the other hand, when the group combination 2 is determined, in order to start the operation of RT2, the second stop operation or the third stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L, and the stop start position is the same as the first position. The player is required to perform the stop operation so that the stop start position becomes the second position.

  Therefore, the condition for the stop operation that can start the operation of RT2 is determined in advance according to the type of internal winning combination to be determined (that is, group combination 1 or group combination 2). Since it is not necessary to perform a process related to a dedicated lottery, it is possible to suppress an increase in control load and the like. Then, while reflecting the player's skill in the determination of whether or not the operation of RT2 is started, the technical intervention is different between when the group combination 1 is determined and when the group combination 2 is determined Can be.

  As described above, whether the group combination 1 is determined or the group combination 2 is determined, the second stop operation or the third stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L, and the stop start position is the first stop position. If the stop operation can be performed so that the position is 1, the operation of RT2 can be started. However, since the first position has fewer symbol positions than the second position, a higher skill is required of the player, and there is a high risk of failure to start the operation of RT2.

  On the other hand, since the second position has more symbol positions than the first position, the skill required of the player is relatively low and fails to start the operation of RT2. Risk is also relatively low. However, since the second position is an object that can start the operation of RT2 only when the group combination 2 is determined, if the group combination 1 is determined instead of the group combination 2, the operation of RT2 is performed. It cannot be started.

  Thus, for example, a player who is confident in his / her skill selects a first position where the required skill is relatively high, but if successful, RT2 can be activated regardless of the type of group role. On the other hand, a player who is not confident in his / her skill selects the second position where the required skill is relatively low while expecting that the group role 2 is determined. It is possible to give the player the pleasure of selecting a stop operation that matches the skill and preference of the player.

  Further, according to the pachislot 1 of the present embodiment, by executing the RT entry chance notification effect, the player is notified that either the group combination 1 or the group combination 2 has been determined. Therefore, when performing the stop operation for starting the operation of RT2, the player can be prompted to select which of the first position and the second position is aimed.

  Although the present embodiment has been described above, the present invention is not limited to this. That is, the gaming machine of the present invention includes a reel, a start operation detecting means, an internal lottery means, a reel rotating means, a stop operation detecting means, a symbol position specifying means, a reel stop means, a regame means, a regame probability changing means, etc. The specific configuration is not limited to the elements of the present embodiment described above. In addition, the specific content adopted for the first symbol combination, the second symbol combination and the third symbol combination, the first position, the second position, etc., is described in the above-described embodiment. It is not limited to the contents adopted.

  In the present embodiment, both when the second symbol combination is displayed and when the third symbol combination is displayed, the period during which the replay probability is changed (the value set in the RT game number counter). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the combination of the second symbol and the combination of the third symbol are displayed. The period during which the replay probability is changed may be different depending on the case. For example, when the second symbol combination is displayed, the replay probability is varied over the first period, while when the third symbol combination is displayed, the second symbol is shorter than the first period. The replay probability may be changed over the period.

  In this case, for example, in S398 of the bonus operation check process shown in FIG. 39, when the display combination is Replay 2, 30 is set in the RT game number counter, while when the display combination is Replay 3, the number of RT games is set. This can be realized by setting 20 in the counter. In this way, when a combination of symbols of Replay 2 that requires a higher skill is displayed, it is possible to receive a longer benefit from the operation of RT2, and a game according to the skill exerted by the player The degree of advantage for the person can be made different.

  In this embodiment, the replay probability that is changed when the second symbol combination is displayed is the same as the replay probability that is changed when the third symbol combination is displayed. The present invention is not limited to this, and the replay probability that is changed when the second symbol combination is displayed is different from the replay probability that is changed when the third symbol combination is displayed. May be. For example, when the second symbol combination is displayed, the replay probability is changed to the first probability, while when the third symbol combination is displayed, the replay probability is set to be higher than the first probability. You may make it fluctuate to a low 2nd probability.

  In this case, for example, it can be realized as follows. In S398 of the bonus operation check process shown in FIG. 39, the RT2 operating flag is turned on when the display combination is Replay 2, while the RT3 operating flag is turned on when the display combination is Replay 3. When the RT3 gaming state internal lottery table is provided, and the re-playing combination in the RT3 gaming state internal lottery table (more specifically, the replay 1 corresponding to the small combination / replay data pointer “6”) is determined. Is determined to be “32768”. When the RT3 operating flag is ON, the internal lottery process is executed with reference to the RT3 gaming state internal lottery table. In this case, the replay probability is higher when the combination of symbols of Replay 2 that requires a higher skill is displayed, so that the advantage for the player according to the skill that the player exerted is increased. The degree can be different.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the general gaming state, when the symbol combination of Replay 2 or the symbol combination of Replay 3 is displayed, the replay time (re-game) for changing the re-game probability to a relatively high probability is displayed. When the combination of symbols of Replay 1 is displayed, the replay time (replay low probability state) is changed so that the replay probability is changed to a relatively low probability. However, the present invention is not limited to this.

  For example, on the condition that the operation of the bonus game is finished, the replay time (replay high probability state) is changed to change the replay probability to a relatively high probability, and the replay time of the symbol of the replay 2 is When a combination or a combination of symbols of Replay 3 is displayed, the operation of the replay time is continued. When a combination of symbols of Replay 1 is displayed, the operation of the replay time is terminated. Also good.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the first group combination is determined or when the second group combination is determined, an effect is provided to inform the player that any of these has been determined, Although not notified of the type of group role, the present invention is not limited to this, and an effect that informs the player of the type of group role may be executed. That is, when the first group combination is determined, an effect is sent to inform the player that the first group combination has been determined. When the second group combination is determined, the second group combination is An effect that informs the player that the decision has been made is executed. In this way, when the first group combination is determined, the stop operation is performed so as to aim at the first position, and when the second group combination is determined, the second position is targeted. It is possible to know the position to be aimed according to the type of group combination, such as performing a stop operation.

  In the present embodiment, the internal lottery table for the general gaming state defines “0” as the lottery value when the small role replay data pointer “6 (replay 1)” is determined. When the state internal lottery table is referred to, only the group combination 1 or the group combination 2 is determined as the re-playing combination and “replay 1” is not determined, but this is not a limitation. Absent. A numerical value equal to or greater than “1” may be defined as the lottery value when the small combination replay data pointer “6 (replay 1)” is determined, and “replay 1” may also be determined as the replaying combination. When “replay 1” is determined as the replaying player, the symbol combination of replay 1 is displayed regardless of the stop start position of the left reel 3L, and the operation of RT1 is started. In this way, even if a skilled player with high skill can start the operation of RT2 relatively easily than an unskilled person by aiming only at the first position in the general gaming state, so Since it can be provided even if it should not be, it is preferable to prevent the gambling mind from being overwhelmed.

  The apparatus configuration shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the circuit configuration shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 and its peripheral devices, the table configuration shown in FIGS. 5 to 19, and the table configuration shown in FIGS. The configuration of the storage area of the RAM, the configuration of the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 25 to 43, and the like can be arbitrarily changed or modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

  In addition to the slot machine (cylinder-type game machine) provided with the mechanical reel as in the present embodiment, the game machine such as a video slot that displays the reels and the symbols arranged on the peripheral surface thereof with images. The present invention can be applied. Furthermore, a game can be executed by applying the present invention to a game program in which the operation in the slot machine is executed in a pseudo manner for a home game machine. In that case, a CD-ROM, FD (flexible disk), or any other recording medium can be used as a recording medium for recording the game program.

  It should be noted that the effects described in the present embodiment only list the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are not limited to those described in the present embodiment. .

1 Pachislot 3L, 3C, 3R Reel 4L, 4C, 4R Display window 6 Start lever 6S Start switch 7L, 7C, 7R Stop button 7S Stop switch 30 Microcomputer 31 Main CPU
32 Main ROM
33 Main RAM
71 Main control circuit 72 Sub control circuit 81 Sub CPU
82 Sub ROM
83 Sub RAM

Claims (2)

A plurality of reels in which a plurality of symbols are arranged on each peripheral surface;
Start operation detecting means for detecting the start operation;
Internal lottery means for determining an internal winning combination based on detection of the start operation performed by the start operation detection means;
Reel rotating means for rotating each of the plurality of reels;
Stop operation detecting means for detecting stop operation according to each reel;
Design position specifying means for specifying the position of the design in the rotation direction of the reel according to each reel;
Based on the position of the symbol specified by the symbol position specifying means and the internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery means when the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means, the rotation of the corresponding reel Reel stopping means for stopping
Re-game probability changing means for changing a probability that an internal winning combination allowing display of a combination of symbols relating to re-game by the internal lottery means is changed with respect to a predetermined probability;
A symbol combination defining means for defining at least a first symbol combination, a second symbol combination, and a third symbol combination as a predetermined symbol combination;
The replay probability changing means is:
When the combination of the first symbol, the combination of the second symbol, and the combination of the third symbol defined by the symbol combination defining means is displayed by the plurality of reels, Vary the probability that an internal winning combination that allows the combination to be displayed is determined,
The internal lottery means is
An internal symbol combination that allows display of the first symbol combination and the second symbol combination can be determined as a first group symbol, and the first symbol combination and the second symbol combination can be determined. And an internal winning combination that allows display of the combination of the third symbol and the third symbol combination can be determined as the second group combination,
The reel stop means includes
When the first group combination is determined by the internal lottery means, the symbol position specified by the symbol position specifying means when the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means is the first position. The rotation of the plurality of reels is stopped so that the second symbol combination is displayed, and when the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting unit, the symbol position specifying unit When the position of the specified symbol is different from the first position, the rotation of the plurality of reels is stopped so that the combination of the first symbols is displayed,
On the other hand, when the second group combination is determined by the internal lottery means, the position of the symbol specified by the symbol position specifying means when the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means is the first position. When the position is 1, the rotation of the plurality of reels is stopped so that the second symbol combination is displayed, and when the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means, the symbol position When the position of the symbol specified by the specifying means is a second position different from the first position, the rotation of the plurality of reels is stopped so that the combination of the third symbols is displayed, and When the position of the symbol specified by the symbol position specifying means when the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means is different from both the first position and the second position, Gaming machine, wherein a combination of the first symbol to stop the rotation of the plurality of reels to be displayed. Effect data determining means for determining any of a plurality of types of effect data;
Effect execution means for executing an effect based on the effect data determined by the effect data determination means,
The effect data determining means includes:
When the first group combination or the second group combination is determined by the internal lottery means, specific production data is determined,
The production execution means
Based on the specific effect data determined by the effect data determining means, executing an effect informing the player that either the first group role or the second group role has been determined. The gaming machine according to claim 1.

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