JP2014166475A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of regulating acquisition of a game medium based on predetermined conditions and capable of maintaining interest in a game even if an advance notice report of the regulation is performed in advance.SOLUTION: When a balance calculated by balance computing means exceeds a predetermined upper-limit value, execution of an informing performance is regulated even if predetermined conditions are satisfied. When the balance exceeds a predetermined value smaller than the upper-limit value, regulation of execution of the informing performance is announced beforehand. When the balance exceeds the predetermined value (S534: YES), a stock number lottery probability when determining a stock number by stock number lottery means by a lottery is changed (S535).

Description

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

  Recently, management of medal acquisition information during a game is managed, and based on this acquisition information, it is determined whether or not a predetermined condition for restricting medal acquisition during the game is satisfied, and it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied. Sometimes, a gaming machine that interrupts a notification mode game is known (see Patent Document 1).

  In the above gaming machine, the number of inserted medals and the number of acquired medals in a predetermined game time or a predetermined number of games are calculated, the notification mode game is interrupted when it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the predetermined release condition By resuming the notification mode game when it is determined that the condition is satisfied, it is possible to prevent the payout rate from becoming extremely high in a short period of time and not to impair the profit that the player can originally acquire. .

  In this type of gaming machine, the main control means that the main control means performs control related to the progress of the game and the sub-control means performs control related to the notification mode game has become the current mainstream.

JP 2002-346028 A

  However, in the above gaming machine, when the notification mode game is interrupted, it is thought that it is desirable to notify the advance notice in advance because it will confuse the player if it is suddenly interrupted. When such a notice is given, there is a risk that the interest of the game during the notice will decline. This is a situation where the player can expect to acquire many medals when the lottery of the notification mode game is performed after the notice of the notice and the lottery result greatly exceeds the conditions for restricting medal acquisition. However, it feels lost.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that regulates the acquisition of game media based on a predetermined condition and can maintain the interest of the game even when the regulation is notified in advance. To do.

A gaming machine provided by one aspect of the present invention includes:
A plurality of symbol display means capable of variably displaying and stopping a plurality of symbols;
Input accepting means for accepting input of game media necessary for unit games;
Start operation means for accepting a start operation of a unit game by a player in response to acceptance of the insertion of a game medium by the insertion acceptance means;
An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination from a plurality of combinations in response to an operation of the start operation means;
In response to the start operating means being operated, the symbol changing means for variably displaying the plurality of symbols in the plurality of symbol displaying means,
A plurality of stop operation means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of symbol display means, and receiving a stop operation by the player;
Stop control means for stopping and displaying the plurality of symbols in the plurality of symbol display means in response to the operation of the internal winning combination determined by the internal symbol combination determining means and the plurality of stop operation means,
A payout means for paying out game media according to a combination of symbols stopped and displayed in the plurality of symbol display means;
If a predetermined condition is satisfied, notification effect executing means for executing a notification effect for notifying the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means,
Insertion number counting means for counting the number of game media input accepted by the input acceptance means from the initial state;
A payout number counting means for counting the number of payouts of game media paid out by the payout means from an initial state;
A difference number calculating means for calculating a result obtained by subtracting the input number from the number of payouts as a difference number;
When the difference number calculated by the difference number calculating means exceeds a predetermined upper limit value, the notification effect restricting means for restricting the execution of the notification effect by the notification effect executing means even when the predetermined condition is satisfied. When,
When the difference exceeds a predetermined value smaller than the upper limit value, notification effect regulation notice means for notifying that execution of the notification effect is restricted;
It is characterized by having.

  In such a configuration, the difference number calculating means calculates the difference number from the initial state, and when the difference number reaches the upper limit value, the execution of the notification effect is restricted. Further, when the difference number exceeds a predetermined value smaller than the upper limit value, it is notified that execution of the notification effect is restricted. On the other hand, the number of unit games that execute the notification effect is determined by lottery as the number of stocks that can be added. When the difference number exceeds a predetermined value smaller than the upper limit value, the stock number lottery probability is changed. Therefore, according to the present invention, it can be expected that the lottery probability of stocks will be easily changed by changing the stock lottery probability after the notification that the execution of the notification effect is restricted. Even if it is later, the interest of the game can be maintained.

  According to the present invention, the interest of a game can be maintained even when the acquisition of a game medium is restricted based on a predetermined condition and the restriction is notified in advance.

It is a figure which shows the function flow of a pachislot. It is a figure which shows the transition transition of a gaming state. It is a figure which shows the external structure of a pachislot. It is a figure which shows the structure of the main control circuit of a pachislot. It is a figure which shows the structure of the sub control circuit of a pachislot. It is a figure which shows a symbol arrangement | positioning table. It is a figure which shows a symbol combination table. It is a figure which shows a symbol combination table. It is a figure which shows a symbol combination table. It is a figure which shows a symbol combination table. It is a figure which shows a symbol combination table. It is a figure which shows a symbol combination table. It is a figure which shows a symbol combination table. It is a figure which shows a symbol combination table. It is a figure which shows an internal lottery table. It is a figure which shows an internal lottery table determination table. It is a figure which shows a lottery flag combination. It is a figure which shows a lottery flag combination. It is a figure which shows a lottery flag combination. It is a figure which shows a lottery flag combination. It is a figure which shows the reel action of each lock | rock. It is a figure which shows a rotating drum stop initial setting table. It is a figure which shows a rotating drum stop initial setting table. It is a figure which shows a drawing priority order selection data selection table. It is a figure which shows a drawing priority order selection table. It is a figure which shows a search order data table. It is a figure which shows the left first stop table. It is a figure which shows the left first stop table. It is a figure which shows a drawing priority order table. It is a figure which shows the table change data table for 1st cylinder 1st stop. It is a figure which shows the table change data table for 1st cylinder 1st stop. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the stop data table after the left 1st stop. It is a figure which shows the stop data table after the left 1st stop. It is a figure which shows the stop data table after the left 1st stop. It is a figure which shows the stop data table after the left 1st stop. It is a figure which shows the stop data table after the left 1st stop. It is a figure which shows the stop data table after the left 1st stop. It is a figure which shows the stop data table after the left 1st stop. It is a figure which shows the stop data table after the left 1st stop. It is a figure which shows the stop data table after the left 1st stop. It is a figure which shows the stop data table after the left 1st stop. It is a figure which shows the stop data table after the left 1st stop. It is a figure which shows the stop data table after the left 1st stop. It is a figure which shows a line mask data table. It is a figure which shows a navigation game state list. It is a figure which shows a navigation mode list. It is a figure which shows a bonus non-winning navigation mode transfer lottery table. It is a figure which shows the navigation mode transfer lottery table at the time of a bonus end. It is a figure which shows the navigation mode transfer lottery table at the time of a navigation game number set. It is a figure which shows the navigation mode transfer lottery table when the number of navigation games is 0. It is a figure which shows an AT stock lottery table at the time of a bonus non-winning. It is a figure which shows an AT stock lottery table at the time of a bonus non-winning. It is a figure which shows an AT stock lottery table at the time of a bonus non-winning. It is a figure which shows an AT stock lottery table at the time of a bonus non-winning. It is a figure which shows an AT stock lottery table at the time of a bonus non-winning. It is a figure which shows an AT stock lottery table at the time of a bonus non-winning. It is a figure which shows an AT stock lottery table at the time of a bonus non-winning. It is a figure which shows the AT stock number lottery table at the time of bonus winning. It is a figure which shows the AT stock number lottery table at the time of bonus winning. It is a figure which shows the bonus AT stock number lottery table. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table for each game state for sub. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table for each game state for sub. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table for each game state for sub. It is a figure which shows the various area | regions of RAM. It is a figure which shows the various area | regions of RAM. It is a figure which shows the various area | regions of RAM. It is a figure which shows the various area | regions of RAM. It is a figure which shows the various area | regions of RAM. It is a figure which shows the various area | regions of RAM. It is a figure which shows the various area | regions of RAM. It is a main flowchart which shows the main processes of main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the initialization process at the time of power activation. It is a main flowchart which shows a medal reception / start check process. It is a flowchart which shows an internal lottery process. It is a flowchart which shows a reel stop initial setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a drawing priority order storage process. It is a flowchart which shows a drawing priority order table selection process. It is a flowchart which shows a symbol code storage process. It is a flowchart which shows a reel stop control process. It is a flowchart which shows a sliding piece number determination process. It is a flowchart which shows a 2nd and 3rd stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a line change bit check process. It is a flowchart which shows a line mask data change process. It is a flowchart which shows a priority drawing-in control process. It is a flowchart which shows a control change process. It is a flowchart which shows the control change process after a 2nd stop. It is a flowchart which shows a difference number calculation process (main). It is a flowchart which shows a bonus completion | finish check process. It is a flowchart which shows a bonus action check process. It is a flowchart which shows RT control processing. It is a flowchart which shows the interruption process by control of main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the start of the power interruption interruption process by control of main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the power activation process of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the power interruption interruption process of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows a mother task. It is a flowchart which shows the main board | substrate communication task. It is a flowchart which shows production content determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of initialization command reception. It is a flowchart which shows a medal insertion command reception process. It is a flowchart which shows a process at the time of start command reception. It is a flowchart which shows a bonus game process. It is a flowchart which shows AT stock lottery processing. It is a flowchart which shows a navigation game number management process. It is a flowchart which shows a navigation mode transfer lottery process. It is a flowchart which shows a navigation game state transfer process. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of receiving a payout command. It is a flowchart which shows a process at the time of bonus start command reception. It is a flowchart which shows a process at the time of bonus end command reception. It is a flowchart which shows a limit process task. It is a flowchart which shows a limit initial process. It is a flowchart which shows a fraud determination process. It is a flowchart which shows a limit preliminary process. It is a flowchart which shows a limit determination process. It is a figure which shows a menu operation screen. It is a figure which shows a navigation operation screen. It is a figure which shows a limiter generation | occurrence | production screen. It is a figure which shows the limiter generation | occurrence | production advance notice screen in the inside of a bonus. It is a figure which shows the limiter generation | occurrence | production notice screen during normal navigation.

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

  When a medal is inserted by the player and the start lever 6 is operated, one value (hereinafter referred to as a random value) is extracted from random numbers in a predetermined numerical range (for example, 0 to 65535).

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

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

  Here, in the pachi-slot 1, basically, control is performed to stop the rotation of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R within a specified time (190 msec) from when the stop button 7L, 7C, 7R is pressed. In the present embodiment, the number of symbols that move with the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R within the specified time is referred to as “the number of sliding symbols”, and the maximum number is defined as four symbols.

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

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

  In the present embodiment, the first stop operation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R) that is performed first when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotating is the first stop. The stop operation performed after the operation and the first stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation, and the stop operation performed after the second stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. In addition, stop control associated with the first stop operation is referred to as first stop, and stop control associated with the second stop operation and third stop operation is referred to as second stop and third stop, respectively.

  In the pachislot 1, in the above-described series of flows, various operations are performed using video display performed by the liquid crystal display device 5, light output performed by various lamps, sound output performed by the speakers 9L and 9R, or a combination thereof. Production is performed.

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

  When the effect contents are determined, the effect execution means (speakers 9L, 9R, liquid crystal display device 5 described later), when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R respectively. When it is stopped, the execution of the performance is advanced in conjunction with each opportunity such as when the determination of the presence or absence of a prize is made. As described above, in the pachislot 1, the player has an opportunity to know or predict the determined internal winning combination (in other words, the combination of symbols to be aimed at) by executing the production contents associated with the internal winning combination. It is provided and the player's interest is improved.

[Game state transition]
In the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, any one of a plurality of gaming states having different advantages for the player operates, and transitions from one gaming state to another gaming state according to a predetermined trigger. When the gaming state is different, the internal winning combination determined may be different even if the extracted random number value is the same.

  Here, the transition of the gaming state will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment includes an RT0 gaming state (general gaming state), an RT1 gaming state, as a plurality of gaming states (main) controlled by main control means (main CPU 31 described later), It has an RT2 gaming state (high RT gaming state), an MBB (MB1 or MB2) gaming state, and an MBR (MB3) gaming state (see the broken line block in FIG. 2). The MBB gaming state and the MBR gaming state are collectively referred to as a bonus gaming state or simply a bonus. The RT0 to RT2 gaming states are gaming states that are different from each other in a manner in which a privilege such as re-game operation is given to the player. More specifically, in the RT1 gaming state and the RT2 gaming state, a plurality of replays corresponding to the re-playing role ("normal lip (replay)", "raise replay" exemplified in FIG. And “Don Control Lip (Don Match Replay)”), the probability of being determined as an internal winning combination is higher than the RT0 gaming state. The RT2 gaming state is generally the gaming state with the highest replay winning probability.

  In the MBB gaming state, in the RT0 to RT2 gaming state, MB1 or MB2 is determined as an internal winning combination, and a combination of symbols corresponding to the determined MB1 or MB2 (“Don-Don-Don” or “Red” illustrated in FIG. 7). 7-red 7-red 7 ") is displayed, and when the payout of medals exceeds 250, the operation ends and the game state shifts to the general gaming state. The MBR gaming state is activated when MB3 is determined as an internal winning combination in the RT0-RT2 gaming state, and a combination of symbols corresponding to this MB3 ("red 7-red 7-BAR" illustrated in FIG. 7) is displayed. However, when the payout of medals exceeds 72, the operation ends and the game state shifts to the general game state.

  The pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment also has navigation game states 0 to 4 as a plurality of game states (sub) controlled by the sub control means (sub CPU 81 described later) (see the solid line block in FIG. 2). The navigation game states 0 to 4 are assist times in which a notification effect advantageous to the player is executed or a game state related to the assist time, and are different game states with different notification effects, and are different from the game state (main). They are distinguished from each other by correspondence, execution timing, ART stock (also referred to as AT stock or ART addition) described later, and the like.

  The RT0 to RT2 game states are transition destinations. In the RT0 gaming state, when a bell spill is displayed, the state shifts to the RT1 gaming state. Further, in the RT2 gaming state, when a bell spilled eye is displayed, the RT1 gaming state is entered. The bell spilled eyes are stopped and displayed as a combination of symbols not corresponding to “bell” depending on the timing of the player's stop operation, even though “bell” is determined as the internal winning combination (FIG. 14). (See the bell spills 01-42). When the RT1 transition lip is displayed in the RT1 gaming state, the state transitions to the RT0 gaming state. In addition, when the RT2 transition lip is displayed in the RT1 gaming state, the RT2 gaming state is transitioned to. The RT1 transition lip is a combination of symbols that trigger the transition to the RT1 gaming state (see, for example, “Bell 1-Bell 1-Lip 1” illustrated in FIG. 18), and the RT2 transition lip is the transition to the RT2 gaming state. This is a combination of symbols that trigger the transition (see “Lip 1-Lip 1—Ice 1” illustrated in FIG. 17).

  The navigation game state 0 is a game state (sub) that is executed as a normal mode described later in a state where there is no ART stock. The navigation game state 0 can be executed in conjunction with the RT0 to RT2 game states. The navigation game state 1 is a game state (sub) that is executed only when the navigation game state 0 shifts to the navigation game state 2 to 4 as the ART stock is generated in the navigation game state 0. The navigation game state 2 is a game state (sub) that is executed as a preparation mode to be described later in conjunction with the RT0 game state in a state where there is an ART stock. The navigation game state 3 is a game state (sub) that is executed as an ART mode (to be described later) in conjunction with the RT1 game state in a state where there is an ART stock. The navigation game state 4 is a game state (sub) that is executed as an ART mode to be described later in conjunction with the RT2 game state in a state where there is an ART stock. When the bonus game state is over, if there is no ART stock, the game shifts to the navigation game state 0. If there is an ART stock, the game shifts to the navigation game state 2.

[Pachislot structure]
Next, with reference to FIG. 3, the structure of the pachi-slot 1 in this embodiment is demonstrated. FIG. 3 shows an external structure of the pachi-slot 1 in the present embodiment.

  The pachislot machine 1 is a so-called “pachislot machine”. The pachi-slot 1 is a gaming machine that uses a game medium such as a card that stores information on game value given to or given to a player in addition to coins, medals, game balls, tokens, and the like. Hereinafter, the pachi-slot 1 will be described as using medals.

  The pachi-slot 1 includes a cabinet 1a serving as a housing for housing the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, a circuit board and the like, a front door 2 attached to the front side of the cabinet 1a so as to be openable and closable, and a front side of the front door 2 And a front panel 8 serving as a panel unit. Three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are provided side by side inside the cabinet 1a. Each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is configured by attaching a belt-like sheet in which a plurality of symbols are continuously arranged along the rotation direction to the peripheral surface of a cylindrical frame.

  The front door 2 is a part of the door body, and a liquid crystal display device 5 is provided at the center of the front door 2. The liquid crystal display device 5 is provided on the front side of the front door 2 and between the front door 2 and the front panel 8. The liquid crystal display device 5 is fixed to the upper part of the front door 2 by a mounting frame.

  Further, the liquid crystal display device 5 includes a display screen 5a including symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, and is provided so as to be positioned on the near side superimposed on the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R when viewed from the front. The symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R are provided corresponding to the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, respectively, and can transmit the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R provided on the back side thereof. Is provided.

  That is, the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R serve as display windows, and the player can visually recognize the rotation and stop operation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R provided behind the display areas. Become. In the present embodiment, the entire display screen including the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R is used to display an image and execute an effect. Furthermore, in this embodiment, a menu operation screen (see FIG. 114) described later can be displayed on the entire display screen including the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R.

  The symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R are, among a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the surface of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R provided behind them is stopped. One symbol (three in total) is displayed in each of the upper, middle and lower areas in the frame. In addition, it is determined whether or not a prize is awarded for a pseudo line formed by combining any one of predetermined areas of the upper, middle, and lower areas of each of the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R. It is defined as the target line (effective line). In the present embodiment, the effective line is only one of the middle stage lines 8c.

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

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

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

  The 7-segment display 13 is composed of 7-segment LEDs, and the number of medals inserted into the current game (unit game) (hereinafter referred to as the inserted number) and the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a privilege (hereinafter referred to as payout). The number of medals deposited in the pachislot (hereinafter referred to as the number of credits) is digitally displayed to the player.

  The lamp (LED or the like) 14 outputs light in a turn-on / off pattern according to the content of the effect. The speakers 9L and 9R output sound such as sound effects and music according to the contents of the production. The medal payout port 15 guides the discharged medals to the outside. The medals discharged from the medal payout opening 15 are stored in the medal tray 16.

  Although not particularly illustrated, a setting keyhole and a reset button for a hall clerk to perform various setting operations are provided inside the cabinet 1a that appears to open the front door 2. When the setting key managed by the hall side is inserted into the setting key hole and rotated in a predetermined direction, the setting switch is turned on, and the pachislot 1 is turned on (initial state). When the reset button is operated, a so-called setting value (also simply referred to as setting) shifts in four stages of 1 to 4. The set value is displayed on the 7-segment display 13, and when the start lever 6 is operated while the desired set value is displayed, the set value is determined.

  When the power is turned on, a menu operation screen (see FIG. 114) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. By operating the bet button 11 and the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R while the menu operation screen is displayed, the menu items displayed on the menu operation screen can be selected and various numerical values that can be changed. Can do. Various numerical values that can be changed include an initial setting time that is a reference for the current time managed by the pachislot 1, a limit number, and a notice number described later. When the set value is determined as desired, and is changed to the desired initial setting time, limit number, and number of notices, and then the setting key is rotated in the direction opposite to the predetermined direction and an operation of pulling out is performed. The changed setting value, initial setting time, limit number, and number of notices are set as management information, and a game is possible.

[Functional configuration of gaming machine]
Next, the functional configuration of the gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described. The gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment has a board (main control board) that constitutes the main control circuit 71, a board (sub control board) that constitutes the sub control circuit 72, and an electric circuit for these at the upper position inside the cabinet 1a. Peripheral devices (such as various devices) connected to the are provided.

[Main control circuit]
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a configuration of the main control circuit of the pachislot. The main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 30 disposed on a circuit board as a main component. The microcomputer 30 includes a main CPU 31, a main ROM 32, a main RAM 33, and the like.

  The main ROM 32 stores a control program executed by the main CPU 31, various data tables, data of various control commands (commands) transmitted to the sub control circuit 72, and the like. The main RAM 33 is provided with a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination determined by execution of the control program.

  The main CPU 31 is connected to a clock pulse generation circuit 34, a frequency divider 35, a random number generator 36, a sampling circuit 37, and a main RTC (real time clock circuit) 38. 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 one random number from a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535). The main RTC 38 measures the current time from the initial state. By acquiring the current time from the main RTC 38, the main CPU 31 can handle the game end time, the power interruption occurrence time, and the like as management information.

  A switch or the like is connected to the input port of the microcomputer 30. The main CPU 31 receives inputs from various switches and controls operations of peripheral devices such as stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R.

  The stop switch 7S detects that the three stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are pressed by the player to stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. The start switch 6S detects that the start lever 6 has been operated by the player to start rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  The medal sensor 42S detects a medal received in the medal insertion slot 10. The bet switch 11S detects that the bet button 11 has been pressed by the player. The settlement switch 12S detects that the settlement button 12 has been pressed by the player.

  The main CPU 31 in this embodiment as described above has a first insertion number counting means for counting the number of game media inserted as a first input number, and a first payout number counting means for counting the number of game media payouts as a first payout number. The first difference number calculating means calculates the result of subtracting the first input number from the first payout number as the first difference number. Further, the main CPU 31 determines a bonus as an internal winning combination by an internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination from a plurality of combinations and an internal winning combination determining means, and the bonus is displayed in the symbol display means (reels 3L, 3C, 3R). When a combination of symbols corresponding to is stopped and displayed, it has a function as a bonus game state operating means for operating a bonus game state until a predetermined number or more of game media are paid out.

  Peripheral devices whose operations are controlled by the microcomputer 30 include stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, a 7-segment display 13, and a hopper 40. A circuit for controlling the operation of each peripheral device is connected to the output port of the microcomputer 30.

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

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

  The main CPU 31 manages the rotation angles of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by counting the number of times pulses are output to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R after detecting the reel index. The main CPU 31 manages the positions of a plurality of symbols arranged on the surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R by managing the rotation angles of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  The display unit drive circuit 48 controls the operation of the 7-segment display 13. The hopper drive circuit 41 controls the operation of the hopper 40. The payout completion signal circuit 51 manages the detection of medals performed by the medal detection unit 40S provided in the hopper 40, and checks whether or not the medals discharged from the hopper 40 have reached the payout number.

  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 is connected to the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 9 </ b> L and 9 </ b> R, and the lamp 14, and controls them according to a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The sub control circuit 72 has a sub CPU 81 that controls the output of video, sound, and light in accordance with a control program stored in the sub ROM 82 in accordance with a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71.

[Sub control circuit]
FIG. 5 shows a configuration of the sub-control circuit 72 of the pachislot 1 in the present embodiment.

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

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

  A control program executed by the sub CPU 81 is stored in the program storage area. For example, the control program includes a real-time OS for managing the entire sub-control circuit 72, a mother task requested to be activated by the real-time OS, and the like. The mother task includes a main task start request, a main board communication task start request for controlling communication with the main control circuit 71, an animation task start request for controlling display of video by the liquid crystal display device 5, and a difference. This includes a limit processing task activation request, etc., which will be described later.

  The control program includes a program for realizing RTC by software logic. Accordingly, the sub CPU 81 has a function as the sub RTC 81a. The sub RTC 81a counts the current time with reference to the time arbitrarily set by the hall clerk in the initial state. The sub CPU 81 can handle the game end time, the power interruption occurrence time, and the like as management information by acquiring the current time from the sub RTC 81a.

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

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

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

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

  The sub CPU 81 in the present embodiment has a notification effect executing means for executing a notification effect for notifying an internal winning combination, a second input number counting means for counting the number of inserted game media as a second input number, The second payout number counting means for counting the payout number as the second payout number, the second difference number calculating means for calculating the result obtained by subtracting the second input number from the second payout number as the second difference number, the second difference from the main control circuit Information acquisition means for acquiring information including one difference number, notification effect restricting means for restricting execution of the notification effect when the second difference number exceeds a predetermined upper limit value, the first difference number and the second difference number A difference number determination means for determining whether or not they match, and when a determination result indicating that the first difference number and the second difference number do not match is obtained, the function as an error processing execution means for executing error processing Have. Further, the sub CPU 81 is based on the bonus operation number counting means for counting the number of times of operating the bonus game state, the notification effect execution number counting means for counting the number of times of executing the notification effect, the number of times of operating the bonus game state, and the number of times of executing the notification effect. Net increase estimation means for determining the net increase in game media as an estimated value, Net increase determination means for determining whether the second difference exceeds the net increase, or the second difference exceeds the net increase And has a function as an error processing execution means for executing error processing. Further, the sub CPU 81 has a function as notification effect regulation notifying means for notifying that execution of the notification effect is restricted when the second difference number exceeds a predetermined value smaller than the upper limit value. Further, the sub CPU 81 determines the stock number lottery means determined by lottery as the number of stocks that can be added with the number of unit games for which the notification effect execution means executes the notification effect, and the difference number (second difference number) has the predetermined value. When exceeding, it has a function as a stock number lottery probability changing means for changing the stock number lottery probability when determining the stock number by lottery. Further, the sub CPU 81 is a game that is expected to be acquired by the player in accordance with the operation of the bonus game state when the predetermined condition is satisfied and the bonus is determined as an internal winning combination. The medium acquisition difference number is added to the difference number (second difference number) calculated by the difference number calculation means (second difference number calculation means) to calculate the planned difference number that is planned after the bonus game state is activated. The scheduled difference number calculating means has a function as notification effect regulation notifying means for notifying that execution of the notification effect is restricted before the bonus gaming state is activated when the scheduled difference number exceeds the upper limit value.

[Configuration of data table stored in main ROM]
This completes the description of the circuit configuration of the pachislot machine 1. Next, the configuration of various data tables stored in the main ROM 32 will be described with reference to FIGS.

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

  In the symbol arrangement table, the position of the symbol existing in the middle stage in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R is set to “0” when the reel index is detected, and the symbols are arranged in the order of advance in the rotation direction of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. “0” to “20” are assigned to the positions of symbols, respectively. Therefore, by managing the number of symbols that have been rotated since the reel index was detected, by referring to the symbol arrangement table, the positions of symbols that exist mainly in the middle of the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R. And it is possible to always manage the kind of design.

[Design combination table]
The symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIGS. In the present embodiment, when the symbol combination displayed by the reels 3L, 3C, 3R along the active line matches the symbol combination defined by the symbol combination table, it is determined that a prize is won, and the medal Benefits such as payout, replay operation, and bonus game operation are given to the player. 7-10 is a figure which shows the symbol combination table at the time of three sheets hanging. FIGS. 11-13 is a figure which shows the symbol combination table at the time of two sheets hanging. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a symbol combination table of RT operation symbols. That is, FIGS. 7 to 10 are symbol combination tables that are referred to when three sheets are stacked, and FIGS. 11 to 13 are symbol combination tables that are referred to when two sheets are stacked. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a symbol combination table that is referred to when an RT action symbol is displayed.

  Each symbol combination table defines a symbol combination predetermined in accordance with the type of privilege and a winning action flag. In the symbol combination table at the time of three sheets and the symbol combination table at the time of two sheets, as a winning operation flag, 1-byte data for identifying a combination of symbols displayed along the active line, and the data to be described later are stored. Storage area identification data provided for the main CPU 31 to identify the internal winning combination storage area, the contents (name) of the display combination, and the number of payouts. In the symbol combination table of the RT action symbols, as a winning action flag, 1-byte data for identifying a combination of symbols displayed along the active line and an RT action symbol storage area to be described later for storing the data are main. The storage area identification data provided for the CPU 31 to identify, the contents (name) of the display combination, and the number of payouts are defined.

  Further, when a numerical value of 1 or more is determined as the payout number, medals are paid out. In this embodiment, when a bell, ice, medium cherry, square cherry, special combination or don control combination is determined as a display combination, medals are paid out. The number of payouts is defined according to the number of input, and is paid out up to a predetermined upper limit. In addition, when the combination of symbols displayed along the active line does not match any of the symbol combinations defined by the symbol combination table, it is a so-called “lost”.

  Further, when any one of the replays (normal replay, up replay, chance replay, don control replay) is determined as the display combination, the re-game is activated. In addition, when either MBB or MBR is determined as the display combination, the bonus game is activated. MBB bonus games end with over 250 payouts, and MBR bonus games end with over 72 payouts. After the MBB and MBR bonus games are over, the game state is shifted to the general gaming state (RT0 gaming state).

  Further, when the up replay is won internally and the order of the player's stop operation (pushing order) is correct, a combination of symbols corresponding to RT2 replays 01 to 08 is displayed, and the gaming state is displayed. Transition to the RT2 gaming state. In addition, when the replay is won internally and the stop operation order (pushing order) of the player is incorrect, a combination of symbols corresponding to RT0 replays 01 to 08 is displayed. The gaming state is shifted to the RT0 gaming state. Also, when any of the bells (left bells A to D, middle bells A to D, right bells A to D) that are pushing forwards wins internally and the order of the player's stop operation is incorrect Displays the bell spilled eyes 01 to 42, and shifts the gaming state to the RT1 gaming state.

[Internal lottery table]
The internal lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 shows an internal lottery table. The internal lottery table defines a data pointer and a lottery value according to the winning number. The data pointer is data acquired as a result of lottery performed with reference to the internal lottery table, and is data for designating an internal winning combination defined by an internal winning combination determination table described later. The data pointer is provided with a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer.

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

  Therefore, the larger the numerical value defined as the lottery value, the higher the probability that the data (that is, the data pointer) to which it is assigned will be determined. The winning probability of each winning number can be represented by “the lottery value corresponding to each winning number / the number of all random numbers that may be extracted (65536)”. Unless otherwise indicated in the figure, the lottery range is “0 to 65535”, that is, the probability denominator is “65536”.

[Internal lottery table determination table]
With reference to FIG. 16, the internal lottery table determination table used when the main CPU 31 determines the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries will be described.

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

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

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16, in the RT0 gaming state to the RT2 gaming state, the number of lotteries is “63” times, and in the MBB and MBR internal winning game states, the number of lotteries is “60” times. is there. Also, in the MBB and MBR gaming states, the winning action flags of all the small roles are turned on, and the number of lotteries is “17”, and replay (normal replay (RT2), normal replay (RT0), raised Replay (push order 4), chance replay A, B, don control replay A, B, C, MB1 + normal replay, MB2 + normal replay, MB3 + normal replay, MB1 + chance replay, MB2 + chance replay, MB3 + chance replay) only internal lottery I do.

[Lottery flag combination]
The relationship (lottery flag combination) between the determined internal winning combination and the combination of symbols that may be displayed when the internal winning combination is determined will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 to 20 are diagrams showing lottery flag combinations.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 20, when the internal winning combination is determined to be the special combination X, “bell 2-red 7-bell 2” may be displayed as a combination of symbols. Further, as shown in FIG. 17, the symbol combinations such as “Lip 1-Lip 1-Ice 1” are combinations of symbols of the transition group C, and the normal replay (RT2 and RT0), the push order replay (4 Street), chance replay B, and don control replays A to C may be displayed when determined as an internal winning combination. Further, as shown in FIG. 18, symbol combinations such as “Bell 1−Bell 1−Lip 1” are combinations of symbols of the transition group A, and normal replay (RT2 and RT0), push order replay (4 Street), when chance replay A and don control replays A to C are determined as internal winning combinations, they may be displayed. As described above, when the symbol combination of the transition group C is displayed, the game proceeds to the RT2 gaming state, and when the symbol combination of the transition group A is displayed, the game proceeds to the general gaming state.

[Reel action for each lock]
The reel action of each lock will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing the reel action of each lock.

  As shown in FIG. 21, a reel action is defined in association with the type of lock effect. Here, as the reel action, the time (timing) at which the reel operates and the state of the reel at that time are defined.

  For example, referring to the example of FIG. 21, there are five types of lock effects: short, middle 1, middle 2, middle 3, and long. In addition, the production time is long in the order of short, middle 1, middle 2, middle 3, and long, and a plurality of types of production are performed. In addition, it is assumed that the longer the production time is, the higher the expectation that the player is in an advantageous state as the lock production in which a plurality of types of production are performed.

  For example, in the case of a short circuit, it is specified that the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R start to rotate forward after the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are reeled up. Here, reel-up is an effect of rotating the reels 3L, 3C, 3R intermittently at a constant angle, and is displayed in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R as the reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotate. Change the design. In the case of the middle 1, it is specified that the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are operated in the order of reel-up, operation stop, vibration operation, operation stop, and then the reels 3L, 3C, 3R start to rotate forward. Yes.

  In the present embodiment, the main RAM 33 of the main control circuit 71 has an area for storing data relating to the content of the reel action (hereinafter referred to as an effect content storage area). In the effect content storage area, the effect content executed as the reel action is stored in the corresponding area. For example, when the reel-up is executed as the reel action, the main CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 updates the bit corresponding to the effect content “reel up” in the effect content storage area from “0” to “1”. Then, in the communication data transmission process (see S284 in FIG. 91) of the interrupt process executed every predetermined time (for example, 1.1173 ms), the main CPU 31 checks the effect content storage area and the bit is “1”. It is determined whether or not there is an effect content. As a result, if the main CPU 31 determines that there is an effect content with the bit “1”, the effect content with the bit “1” is set in the effect designation flag of the transmission command, and the transmission command is sub-controlled. Transmit to circuit 72. And the sub control circuit 72 will switch an effect based on the content of the effect contained in a transmission command, if a transmission command is received. For this reason, abundant effects in which the reel action and the liquid crystal are synchronized can be performed without causing a deviation in the effects of the reel action and the liquid crystal. In addition, in the transmission command, the production contents may be set, and the time (timing) during which the reel operates may be set and sent.

[Cylinder stop initial setting table]
The spinning cylinder stop initial setting table will be described with reference to FIGS. 22 and 23 are diagrams showing a rotating cylinder stop initial setting table. The rotation stop initial setting table is information for stopping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and is determined in advance according to the winning combination. The main control circuit 71 refers to the rotating cylinder stop initial setting table, acquires the rotating cylinder stop number corresponding to the internal winning combination, and acquires initial data (change status, etc.).

  Specifically, in the rotation stop initial setting table, determination data for each pressing order (retraction priority table number, retraction priority selection table number) and table number selection value (change) are associated with the rotation stop number. Status, random stop data number), first cylinder first stop table change data, first cylinder stop data table selection data (left first stop table), first cylinder first stop Table change initial data selection value (change status, table number), winning combination, and bonus success / failure are defined. These various data indicate various table numbers to be selected in the stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R according to the progress of the unit game.

  “Drawing priority table number” is a number for selecting the drawing priority table shown in FIG. Further, the “drawing priority order selection table number” is a number for selecting the drawing priority order selection table shown in FIG. The “change status” of the table number selection value is data to be referred to when the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are not stopped from the left (that is, when the first stop reel is other than the left reel 3L). “Random stop data number” is used to select a random stop data table (not shown) to be referred to in the second stop when the reels 3L, 3C, 3R to be stopped first are other than the left reel 3L. Number. When the change status corresponding to the random stop data number is “0”, the random stop data table is referred to as it is, and when it is “2”, the B line of the stop table number is referenced.

  The “first-cylinder first stop table change data” indicates whether the same stop table after the first first stop is used after the second stop when the first stop reel is the left reel 3L. It is data which shows. If there is a value (other than 0) in the first cylinder first stop table change data, the change data search table is selected based on the planned stop position, the data is searched, and the second and subsequent stops Select the stop table.

  The “first cylinder stop data table selection data” is a number for selecting the left first stop stop table shown in FIGS. 27 and 28 when the first stop reel is the left reel 3L. In the present embodiment, the selected first cylinder stop data table selection data is made different depending on whether the bonus is not won or the bonus is won (or when the bonus is carried over). For example, when the left bells A to D are determined as winning combinations, if MB1 to MB3 are not carried over, “2” is selected as the first cylinder stop data table selection data, and MB1 to MB3 are carried over. Otherwise, “8” is selected as the first cylinder stop data table selection data. For this reason, depending on whether the bonus is not won or the bonus is won (or when the bonus is carried over), the number of sliding pieces is determined differently, and the number of sliding pieces to be finally selected is different. That is, the stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is changed depending on whether the bonus is won (or when the bonus is carried over) or the non-bonus is not won.

  The “change status” of the first change table initial data selection value for the first cylinder first stop is data that is referred to when the first stop reel is other than the left reel 3L, and the change status is “0”. Refers to the stop table number as it is, refers to the B line of the stop table number when the change status is “2”, and refers to the C line of the stop data table number when the change status is “3”. .

[Pull-in priority selection data selection table]
The pull-in priority order selection data selection table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 24 is a diagram showing a pull-in priority selection data selection table. The pull-in priority selection data selection table is obtained when any of the table numbers “PLVL00 to 07” is selected as the pull-in priority table number or the pull-in priority selection table number of the spinning cylinder stop initial setting table shown in FIG. , The referenced table.

  Specifically, the pull-in priority selection data selection table is associated with the table number, and the pull-in priority table number and pull-in priority selection table number in the general game, and the pull-in priority table number and pull-in between flags Specifies the priority order selection table number. In other words, in the present embodiment, the pull-in priority table to be referred to differs depending on whether the game is in the general game or between the flags, and when the bonus is not won, depending on whether the reel stop order is correct or not When the combination of symbols that can be displayed is different and the bonus is won, the priority table is switched to a priority table in which only the predefined symbol combinations are prioritized regardless of whether the reel stop order is correct or not.

[Pull-in priority selection table]
The pull-in priority order selection table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a pull-in priority order selection table. The pull-in priority order selection table defines a pull-in priority order table number and a number for selecting the pull-in priority order table number in accordance with the pull-in priority order selection table number and the pressing order.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 25, the pull-in priority selection table is associated with the first stop of the pull-in priority selection table left, middle, and right, and the pressing order, pull-in priority table number (pressing order (corresponding, Not applicable)). Here, the 1st stop of the pull-in priority order selection table left, middle, and right is the pull-in priority selected when referring to the rotation stop initial setting table shown in FIG. 22 or the pull-in priority order selection data selection table shown in FIG. The number is selected according to the rank selection table number and the pressing order. For example, if the first stop reel is the left reel 3L (the third digit is “1”) and the selected pull-in priority selection table number is “15”, the pull-in priority selection table left 1st stop Reference is made to “115”.

  In addition, in the pull-in priority order selection table, when a stop operation is performed according to the press order defined in the press order, the table number of the pull-in priority table number pressing order (corresponding) is selected and pressed. When the stop operation is performed in an order other than the pressing order defined in the order, the table number in the pressing order (not applicable) of the pull-in priority table number is selected. The main control circuit 71 refers to the pull-in priority table corresponding to the number selected here. For example, when “1-x−2” is defined as the pressing order, if the first stop reel is the left reel 3L and the second stop reel is the right reel 3R, the pressing order is “corresponding” When the other stop operation is performed, the pressing order becomes “not applicable”.

[Search order data table]
The search order data table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a search order data table. The search order data table defines an order (hereinafter referred to as priority order) in which applicable numerical values are preferentially applied within a predetermined numerical range (ie, 0 to 4) as the number of stop data sliding frames. . In this search order table, each numerical value is searched in the order from the highest order 1 to the lower order 5 in the priority order, and as a result of the search, the numerical values corresponding to the priority order “1” are preferentially applied. The search order table is provided on the assumption that there are a plurality of sliding frames having the same pull-in priority, and the number of sliding symbols having a higher priority is applied.

  The search order data table defines a priority order based on the number of sliding pieces for stop data. That is, the priority order is defined so that the numerical value corresponding to the number of stop data sliding pieces is the highest. As a result, the number of stop pieces for stop data is determined with priority over the number of other pieces, so that the display of the symbols intended when the stop table was developed is given priority. As shown in FIG. 26, in this embodiment, in the control other than the MB, the number of sliding frames is determined using the search order data table 00, and in the control in the MB, the search order data table 01 is used. Use to determine the number of sliding pieces.

[Left first stop table]
The left first stop table will be described with reference to FIGS. 27 and 28. 27 and 28 are diagrams showing the left first stop table. The first left stop table is a table that is selected when the first stop reel is the left reel 3L, and the first turn stop data table of the turn stop initial setting table shown in FIGS. The left first stop table numbers 1 to 14 corresponding to the numbers 1 to 14 selected in the selection data are selected.

  The left first stop table defines the number of sliding piece determination data and the change status corresponding to each of the symbol positions “0” to “20” of the left reel 3L. Here, the sliding piece number determination data is data indicating the temporary number of sliding pieces determined based on the stop table. The change status is data for identifying whether or not the stop start position is a specific one. Based on a value obtained by adding the change status and the first cylinder first stop table change data described above, a stop data table to be referred to in the second stop operation and the third stop operation following the first stop is provided. It is determined. The change status determines whether to change the line after the first stop.

[Pull-in priority table]
With reference to FIG. 29, the drawing priority table will be described. In the present embodiment, when it is determined whether or not the symbol may be displayed for each symbol position during the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, the drawing priority table shows a symbol that may be displayed within the drawing range. This is used when deciding which symbol should be preferentially drawn when there are multiple.

  The drawing priority table defines drawing data indicating the drawing priority between the symbol combinations related to the winning action flag (display combination). The pull-in priority data is information provided for the main CPU 31 to identify all replays, all small combinations, and MB1 to MB3 corresponding to the pull-in priority. Retraction basically stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R so that the symbols constituting the combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination are displayed along the effective line within the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols. Say.

  In the present embodiment, the pull-in priority table to be referenced differs depending on whether the bonus is not won or the bonus is won (or bonus carryover). Here, the pull-in stop control is performed by comparing the case where the left bell B is a winning combination and not at the time of bonus carryover with the case where the left bell B is a winning combination and at the time of bonus carryover. explain.

  First, when the left bell B is a winning combination and the bonus is not carried over, the first stop reel is the left reel 3L, the pressed position on the left reel 3L is the symbol position “5”, and the second stop reel Is the middle reel 3C, the pressed position on the middle reel 3C is the symbol position “5”, the third stop reel is the right reel 3R, and the pressed position on the right reel 3R is the symbol position “5”. Will be described.

  In this example, first, the main CPU 31 refers to the turning stop number “14” in the turning stop initial setting table shown in FIG. 22, and acquires the pull-in priority table number “PLVL04”. Then, the main CPU 31 refers to the table number “PLVL04” in the pull-in priority selection data selection table shown in FIG. 24 and acquires the pull-in priority selection table number “15” in the general game. Then, “115” in the pull-in priority selection table is referred to, and the pull-in priority table number “02” is acquired. Then, with reference to the drawing priority table number “02” of the drawing priority table, since the bells X27 to 34 (the design of the left reel is Lip 1, Lip 2) have higher priority than the other bells, the left reel 3L The left “Lip 1” stops. Further, the same processing is performed for the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R, referring to the drawing priority table number “02”, “Bell 1” is stopped on the middle reel 3C, and “Ice 1” is placed on the right reel 3R. As a result, the symbol combination “Lip 1-Bell 1-Ice 1” of “Bell X27” stops. If the left bell B is a winning combination and the bonus is not carried over, if the first stop reel is the left reel 3L, the bell combination is won regardless of the pressed position.

  Next, when the left bell B is a winning combination and the bonus is carried over, the first stop reel is the left reel 3L, the pressed position on the left reel 3L is the symbol position “5”, and the second stop reel is Example of middle reel 3C where the pressed position on middle reel 3C is symbol position "5", the third stop reel is right reel 3R, and the pressed position on right reel 3R is symbol position "5" It explains using.

  In this example, the main CPU 31 refers to the turning stop number “14” in the turning stop initial setting table shown in FIG. 22, and acquires the pull-in priority table number “PLVL04”. Then, the main CPU 31 refers to the table number “PLVL04” in the pull-in priority selection data selection table shown in FIG. 24 and acquires the pull-in priority selection table number “16” between the flags. Then, “116” in the pull-in priority selection table is referred to, and the pull-in priority table number “00” is acquired. Then, with reference to the drawing priority table number “00” in the drawing priority table, bells X01 to 08 (left reel symbol is bell 1, bell 2) are bells X27 to 34 (left reel symbol is Lip 1, Lip Since the priority is higher than other bells such as 2), the left “bell 1” stops on the left reel 3L. Further, the same processing is performed for the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R, "Bell 1" stops on the middle reel 3C, and "Ice 1" stops on the right reel 3R. The combination does not stop.

  In addition, the combination of symbols of the bell role that can be displayed when the left bell B is won is the No. of the lottery flag combination shown in FIGS. 80-No. There are only 15 combinations of symbols with “◯” in 113. Further, by referring to the pull-in priority table number “00” of the pull-in priority table, the bells X01 to 08 are increased, and two combinations of symbols that can be displayed (bells 02, 07 shown in FIG. No. 81, 86) only. For this reason, if the left bell B is an internal winning combination, and the bonus is carried over, even if the first stop reel is the left reel 3L, if the pressed position is a symbol position where the bells 02 and 07 cannot be drawn, The combination of symbols for the bell does not stop.

  That is, in the present embodiment, the pull-in priority table to be referred to differs depending on whether the game is in a general game or between flags (after winning the bonus combination, until displaying the combination of bonus combination symbols). Thus, when the bonus is not won, the combination of symbols that can be displayed is different depending on whether the reel stop order is correct or not. When the bonus is won, the symbol combination that is defined in advance is independent of the correctness of the reel stop order. Switch to the priority table where only priority is given. For this reason, in a game between bonus flags after a bonus combination is won internally, it is prevented from displaying a specific symbol combination without aligning the bonus symbols and shifting to the bonus game state. It is possible to prevent loss at the store side.

[Table change data table for first cylinder first stop]
The first cylinder first stop table change data table will be described with reference to FIGS. 30 and 31. When the first stop reel is the left reel 3L, data indicating whether the same left first stop stop data table is used after the second stop or the changed left first stop stop table is used It is.

  The first cylinder first stop table change data table is the left first stop table number after the change in association with the symbol position, the first cylinder first stop table change data + change status value. Is stored for each change status.

  For example, when the symbol position is “03”, the first cylinder first stop table change data + change status value is “30”, the main control circuit 71 changes the left first stop table after the stop. “18” is acquired as the number, and the left first stop after stop data table corresponding to the first stop after left stop table number “18” is referred to.

  The “first-cylinder first stop table change data” indicates whether to use or change the stop table after the first left stop after the second stop when the first stop reel is the left reel 3L. It is the data shown. If there is a value (a value other than 0) in the first cylinder first stop table change data, the change data search table is selected based on the planned stop position, the data is searched, and the data after the second stop Select the stop table.

[Left first stop data table after stop]
The left first stop stop data table will be described with reference to FIGS. 32 and 33 to 43. FIG. 32 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a stop data table after the first left stop. 33 to 43 are diagrams showing a stop data table after the first left stop.

As shown in FIG. 32, the configuration of the stop data table after the first left stop defines 1-byte stop data corresponding to each of the symbol positions “0” to “20”. In the example of the stop data table after the first stop shown in FIG. 32, the stop data of 1 byte is that bit0 is “third cylinder B line data” and bit1 is “third cylinder B line data”. , Bit2 is “third cylinder C line data”, bit3 is “second cylinder B line data”, bit4 is “second cylinder A line data”, and bit5 is “second cylinder C line data”. ”Line change bit”, bit 6 is “Line change bit after 3rd stop or 3rd cylinder C line data when stopped in order of 1st and 3rd cylinder”, bit 7 is “1st and 2nd cylinder” When the cylinder is stopped in the order of the cylinder, the line change bit after the second stop or the second cylinder C line data ”.

  33 to 43 exemplify a part of the stop data table after the first left stop, but actually tables corresponding to the stop data table numbers 00 to 30 after the first left stop are prepared. . The stop data is data indicating whether or not the symbol position is appropriate as the position where the reel stops. A symbol position where the stop data is “0” indicates that the reel is not appropriate as a position where the reel stops, and a symbol position where the stop data is “1” indicates that it is appropriate as a position where the reel stops.

  The stop data defined by the stop data table after the first left stop includes a bit corresponding to the column “A line”, a bit corresponding to the column “B line”, and a bit corresponding to the column “C line”. . For example, when the first stop reel is the left reel 3L, the second stop reel is the middle reel 3C, and the third stop reel is the right reel 3R, the line combination is “A line → A line → A line”. ”,“ A line → A line → B line ”,“ A line → B line → B line ”, and“ A line → C line → C line ”. That is, there are four ways to determine the number of sliding piece determination data. Therefore, even at the same stop start position, different planned stop positions can be determined according to “A line”, “B line”, or “C line”. The stop data defines information on which of these should be selected by assigning a bit corresponding to a column of “line change bits”.

[Line mask data table]
FIG. 44 is a diagram showing a line mask data table. The line mask data table defines line mask data corresponding to the type of stop button. When the stop button operated by the player is the left stop button 7L, the line mask data “10000000” is selected. When the stop button operated by the player is the middle stop button 7C, the line mask data “00010000” is selected. When the stop button operated by the player is the right stop button 7R, the line mask data “00000010” is selected.

[Configuration of data table stored in sub-ROM]
This completes the description of the circuit configuration of the pachislot machine 1. Next, with reference to FIGS. 45 to 63, the gaming state and navigation mode controlled by the sub CPU 81, and the configuration of various data tables stored in the sub ROM 82 will be described.

[Navigation Game List]
First, the navigation game state will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 45 is a diagram showing a list of navigation game states. The navigation game states 0 to 4 are distinguished from each other according to the form of the notification effect (navigation), the presence or absence of the ART stock, and the like. The navigation game state 0 is a game state in which navigation does not occur in a state where there is no ART stock (notification effect is not executed). The navigation game state 1 is a game state that is activated only when a transition is made from the navigation game state 0 in response to the occurrence of ART stock. In the navigation game state 1, navigation does not substantially occur. The navigation game state 2 is a game state executed as a navigation preparation mode (a precursor) in a state where there is an ART stock. In the navigation game state 2, navigation does not occur substantially. The navigation game state 3 is a game state in which navigation with push forward lip (up lip) occurs in a state where there is an ART stock. Pushing order lip (raising lip) means that the order of stop operation is notified to the player, and when the order is correct, the combination of symbols corresponding to “upward replay” is aligned, while in the case of incorrect answer This means that the combination of symbols corresponding to “Raise Replay” is not complete. The navigation game state 4 is a game state in which an instruction (navigation game) by a substantial assist function is generated in a state where there is an ART stock, and the number of navigation games is subtracted each time the generation occurs. The number of navigation games is given as, for example, 30 times per ART stock (set). That is, the ART stock is given as the number of sets in which the navigation game is allowed. The ART stock is determined by lottery using various AT lottery tables according to the navigation mode described below.

[Navigation mode list]
The navigation mode will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 46 is a diagram showing a list of navigation modes. The pachi-slot 1 has navigation modes 0 to 8 as navigation modes. The navigation modes 0 to 8 are defined in a navigation mode transition lottery table shown in FIGS. 47 to 50, which will be described later, and an AT stock lottery table shown in FIGS. 51 to 59. This is to change the lottery probability of the number of ART stocks for each winning combination. The navigation mode 0 is a navigation mode without stock. The navigation modes 1 to 8 are navigation modes that become stock generation levels 1 to 8, respectively, when ART stock is generated. The stock generation levels 1 to 8 mean that the winning probability of the ART stock basically increases as the number increases, that is, the higher the number, the easier the ART stock is generated.

[Bonus non-winning navigation mode transition lottery table]
FIG. 47 is a diagram showing a bonus non-winning navigation mode transition lottery table. In the bonus non-winning navigation mode transition lottery table, for each of the settings 1 to 4, the lottery probability for determining the navigation mode transition destination for the winning combination is determined. As the winning combination, “losing” and a plurality of small roles (“common bell”, “ice A”, “ice B”, “chance lip B”, “cherry A to C”) are defined. Navi modes 0 and 1 are defined as navigation mode transition destinations. In this embodiment, in various navigation mode transition lottery tables, the lottery probability is defined by the coefficient as the numerator for the denominator 32768 for the navigation mode transition destination. For example, in the case of setting 1, if the winning combination is “losing” when the bonus is not won, the transition destination of the navigation mode is determined to the navigation mode 0 with a probability of 100%. Also, in the case of setting 1 and when the winning combination is “common bell” when the bonus is not won, the transition destination of the navigation mode is determined to the navigation mode 1 with a probability of 100%. Also, in the case of setting 1, if the winning combination is “ice A” when the bonus is not won, the transition destination of the navigation mode is determined to the navigation mode 0 with a probability of approximately 98%, with a probability of approximately 2%. The navigation mode 1 is determined.

[Navigation mode transition lottery table at the end of bonus]
FIG. 48 is a diagram showing a lottery table for navigation mode transition at the time of bonus end. The navigation mode shift lottery table at the end of the bonus determines the shift destination of the navigation mode by lottery for each of the navigation modes 0 and 1 at the end of MB and the end MB type (MB1, MB2, MB3) for each setting 1-4. The lottery probability to do is specified. Navi modes 0 and 1 are defined as navigation mode transition destinations. For example, in the case of setting 1, when the bonus game state is MB1 or MB2 and the navigation mode is 0 at the end thereof, the transition destination of the navigation mode is determined to the navigation mode 0 with a probability of 50%, and the probability of 50% The navigation mode 1 is determined. If the bonus game state is MB3 and the navigation mode is 0 at the end of the bonus game state, the navigation mode transition destination is determined to the navigation mode 1 with a probability of 100%.

[Navi mode transition lottery table when the number of navigation games is set]
FIG. 49 is a diagram showing a navigation mode transition lottery table when the number of navigation games is set. The navigation mode transition lottery table at the time of setting the number of navigation games indicates the lottery probability for determining the transition destination of the navigation mode by lottery with respect to the count value of the Don Lip Counter (Don Control Lip Uniform Counter) for each setting 1-4. It prescribes. The donlip counter is a counter that is incremented by “1” each time “Don control replay (don-matched replay)” is won in MB1 and MB2, and is incremented up to “3”. The donlip counter is cleared when the don control replay is not won and when MB1 and MB2 end. That is, the donlip counter substantially indicates how many times the combination of symbols (don-don-don) corresponding to “don control lip B” and “don control lip C” is displayed continuously along the active line. It is a counter which counts to 1 and holds until the numerical values 1 to 3 are cleared as a counting result. Navigation modes 4 to 8 are defined as navigation mode transition destinations. For example, in the case of setting 1 and when the value of the donlip counter is 1 when the number of navigation games is set, the navigation mode shift destination is determined to be navigation mode 4 with a probability of approximately 74%, with a probability of approximately 11%. The navigation mode 5 is determined, the navigation mode 6 is determined with a probability of approximately 13.5%, the navigation mode 7 is determined with a probability of approximately 1%, and the navigation mode 8 is determined with a probability of approximately 0.5%. The Further, in the case of setting 1 and the value of the donlip counter is 2 when the number of navigation games is set, the navigation mode shift destination is not determined to the navigation modes 4 and 5, and the probability of approximately 95% The navigation mode 6 is determined, the navigation mode 7 is determined with a probability of approximately 4.5%, and the navigation mode 8 is determined with a probability of approximately 0.5%. Also, in the case of setting 1 and when the value of the donlip counter is 3 at the time of setting the number of navigation games, the transition destination of the navigation mode is not determined to the navigation modes 4 to 7 with 100% probability. The navigation mode 8 is determined.

[Navigation mode number 0 navigation mode transition lottery table]
FIG. 50 is a diagram showing a navigation mode transition lottery table when the number of navigation games is zero. The navigation mode transition lottery table for the number of navigation games of 0 defines the lottery probability for determining the transition destination of the navigation mode by lottery when the number of navigation games becomes 0 for each setting 1 to 4. Navi modes 0 and 1 are defined as navigation mode transition destinations. For example, in the case of setting 1, when the number of navigation games becomes 0, the navigation mode shift destination is determined to be navigation mode 0 with a probability of approximately 90%, and to navigation mode 1 with a probability of approximately 10%. It is determined. Further, in the case of setting 2 and the number of navigation games becomes 0, the navigation mode shift destination is determined to be navigation mode 0 with a probability of approximately 89%, and to navigation mode 1 with a probability of approximately 11%. It is determined. In the case of setting 3 and the number of navigation games is 0, the navigation mode shift destination is determined to be navigation mode 0 with a probability of approximately 88%, and to navigation mode 1 with a probability of approximately 12%. It is determined. Also, in the case of setting 4, when the number of navigation games becomes 0, the navigation mode shift destination is determined to be navigation mode 0 with a probability of approximately 87%, and to navigation mode 1 with a probability of approximately 13%. It is determined.

[AT stock lottery table for bonus non-winning]
50 to 57 are diagrams showing a bonus non-winning AT stock lottery table. The bonus non-winning AT stock lottery table is a lottery for determining the AT stock number (ART stock number) by lottery for the transition navigation mode and winning combination at the time of bonus non-winning for each setting 1-4. Probability is specified. Navi modes 0 to 8 are defined as the navigation mode when the bonus is not won. As the winning combination, “losing” or a combination other than those listed below, “ice B”, “cherry B”, “cherry C”, and “chance lip B” are defined. The number of AT stocks is given as one (set) of 30 games of the navigation game, and is defined as 1, 2, 3, 5, or 7. In the present embodiment, in various AT stock lottery tables, the lottery probability is defined by a coefficient as a numerator for the denominator 32768 with respect to the navigation mode transition destination. For example, as shown in FIG. 51, in the case of setting 1 and when the winning combination is “losing” in the navigation mode 0, the AT stock number is not determined, and the winning combination is “ice” in the navigation mode 0. In the case of “B”, the number of AT stocks is 1 with a probability of approximately 8%, 2 with a probability of approximately 2%, 3 with a probability of approximately 1.5%, 5 with a probability of approximately 0.75%, The number is determined to be 7 with a probability of approximately 0.75%. In addition, as shown in FIG. 52, in the case of setting 1 and when the winning combination is “ice B” in the navigation modes 1 to 3, the AT stock number is approximately one with a probability of approximately 32%, approximately 14%. The probability of 2 is determined, 3 is approximately 2%, 5 is approximately 1%, and 7 is approximately 1%. Further, as shown in FIG. 53, in the case of setting 1 and when the winning combination is “ice B” in the navigation mode 4, the number of AT stock is 1 with a probability of approximately 39.5%, approximately 0. It is determined to be 2 with a probability of 5%, 3 with a probability of approximately 0.5%, and 5 with a probability of approximately 0.5%, and is not determined to be 7. Further, as shown in FIG. 54, in the case of setting 1 and when the winning combination is “ice B” in the navigation mode 5, the number of AT stocks is approximately 66% with probability of 1 and approximately 8%. 2 is determined, 3 is determined with a probability of approximately 0.5%, 5 is determined with a probability of approximately 0.5%, and 7 is not determined. Further, as shown in FIGS. 55 and 56, in the case of setting 1 and when the winning combination is “ice B” in the navigation mode 6 or the navigation mode 7, the AT stock number is 1 with a probability of approximately 75%. The number is determined, and is not determined as 2, 3, 5, or 7. In addition, as shown in FIG. 57, in the case of setting 1 and when the winning combination is “ice B” in the navigation mode 8, the AT stock number is 1 with a probability of approximately 50% and a probability of approximately 45%. 2 is determined, 3 is determined with a probability of approximately 3%, 5 is determined with a probability of approximately 2%, and 7 is not determined.

[AT stock number lottery table when bonus is won]
58 and 59 are diagrams showing a bonus winning AT stock number lottery table. The bonus stock AT stock lottery table shows the number of AT stock (ART stock count) for the winning role and the contents of the bonus winning for each navigation mode 1-8 (MODE 0-8) of the transition destination at the time of bonus winning. Is determined by lottery. “MB3”, “MB1”, “MB2”, “MB1 + Cherry D”, “MB2 + Cherry D”, “MB1 + Lock Production”, “MB2 + Lock Production” are defined as the winning combination and production contents at the time of winning the bonus ing. The number of AT stocks is defined as 1-5. For example, as shown in FIG. 58, when the navigation mode is 0 and the winning combination is any one of “MB3”, “MB2”, and “MB1”, the AT stock number is approximately 1%. 1 probability, 2 at approximately 0.5% probability, 3 at approximately 0.3% probability, 5 at approximately 0.2% probability, and 4 Absent. Further, as shown in FIG. 59, in the case of the navigation mode 0 and when the winning combination is “MB1 + Cherry D” or “MB2 + Cherry D”, the AT stock number is approximately 94% with a probability of approximately 1. It is determined to be 2 with a probability of 5%, 3 with a probability of approximately 0.5%, and 5 with a probability of approximately 0.5%, and is not determined to be 4. In the case of the navigation mode 0, when the winning combination and the production content are “MB1 + lock production” or “MB2 + rock production”, the AT stock number is determined to be 3 with a probability of 100%, and is 1 and 2 It is not determined to be 4 or 5.

[Bonus medium AT stock lottery table]
FIG. 60 shows a bonus AT stock number lottery table. The bonus AT stock number lottery table defines the lottery probability for determining the AT stock number (ART stock number) by lottery with respect to the count value of the don control lip counter (don lip counter) in the bonus. 1 to 3 are defined as the count value of the don control lip counter. The number of AT stocks is defined as 1 to 3. For example, when the count value of the don control lip counter is any one of 1 to 3, the AT stock number is 1 with a probability of approximately 99.988%, 2 with a probability of approximately 0.006%, and approximately 0.006. It is determined to 3 with a probability of%.

[Internal lottery table for each gaming state for sub]
61 to 63 are diagrams showing sub game state internal lottery tables. Each sub game state internal lottery table has the same contents as the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 15 and defines a winning number and a lottery value for each gaming state. The expected value for each winning role is defined according to the number of dividends. The expected value for each winning combination is a value obtained by multiplying the lottery probability of the winning combination by the number of calculation dividends, that is, a net increase in the number of medals that can be practically obtained for each winning combination. That is, by summing up the expected value for each winning combination corresponding to all winning combinations (winning numbers 1 to 63) for each gaming state, a net increase in the number of medals as an estimated value at the time of the navigation game in each gaming state is obtained. be able to.

[Configuration of storage area provided in main RAM]
Next, the configuration of various storage areas provided in the main RAM 33 will be described with reference to FIGS. Various storage areas may be provided in the main RAM 33 and also in the sub RAM 83 of the sub control circuit 72.

[Internal winning combination storage area]
FIG. 64 shows the internal winning combination storing area 1 to the internal winning combination storing area 31 in which data indicating the internal winning combination (winning request flag) is stored. The internal winning combination determined in the internal lottery process is stored in the corresponding area.

[Coverage storage area]
FIG. 65 shows a carryover combination storage area in which data relating to a carryover combination is stored. For example, when MB1 is determined as the internal winning combination in the internal lottery process, “1” is stored in bit 0 of the carryover combination storing area. Here, when the carryover combination is permitted over one or a plurality of games that a combination of symbols corresponding to the data pointer determined in the internal lottery process described later is allowed to be displayed along the active line, the data pointer Is provided for the main CPU 31 to identify.

[Game state flag storage area]
FIG. 66 shows a game state flag storage area in which data indicating the game state flag is stored. The value of the gaming state flag is used by the main CPU 31 to identify the current gaming state. For example, “1” is stored in bit 0 in the RT0 gaming state. Here, the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 15 described above is set by the main CPU 31 in accordance with the data indicating the game state flag stored in the game state flag storage area. For example, when “1” is stored in bit 0, the internal lottery table for RT0 is set by the main CPU 31.

[RT operation symbol storage area]
FIG. 67 shows an RT operation symbol storage area in which data indicating an RT operation symbol is stored. The displayed RT action symbol is stored in the corresponding area. For example, when the symbol combination “Bell 1−Bell 1−Rip 1” corresponding to the RT0 replay is stopped and displayed, bit 1 of the RT operation symbol storage area 1 is updated to “1”.

[Push order storage area]
FIG. 68 shows a pressing order storage area in which data indicating the order of stop operations is stored. For example, when the left stop button 7L is operated in the first stop operation, “1” is stored in the bits 6 and 7. After that, when the middle stop button 7C is operated as the second stop operation, bit 6 of bits 6 and 7 storing “1” is updated to “0”, and bit 7 is set to “1”. Keep it.

[Operation stop button storage area]
FIG. 69 shows an operation stop button storage area in which data indicating stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R that have been pressed this time, so-called operation stop buttons, are stored. The operation stop button storage area also stores data indicating stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R that are effective to be pressed, that is, so-called effective stop buttons. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 31 identifies the currently pressed stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R based on the data stored in bits 5 to 7 of the operation stop button storage area. Further, the main CPU 31 identifies stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R that have not yet been pressed based on the data stored in bits 1 to 3 of the operation stop button storage area.

[Retrieve priority data storage area]
FIG. 70 shows a pull-in priority data storage area in which preferential pull-in rank data is stored corresponding to each symbol position data. The pull-in priority data storage area includes a pull-in priority data storage area for the left reel, a pull-in priority data storage area for the middle reel, and a pull-in priority data storage area for the right reel. Each drawing priority data storage area stores priority drawing data for each of the symbol position data of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the drawing priority data storage area. The priority pull-in order data is displayed when the symbol located in one symbol position data is displayed at the center line position, or the combination of symbols related to any display combination or a part thereof is displayed along any one of the effective lines. It is data indicating whether or not

  The main RAM 33 and the sub RAM 83 are not particularly shown, but as other storage areas, in addition to a display combination storage area, a game end time storage area, a power interruption occurrence time storage area, a start time storage area, and various counters, which will be described later. An area for storing the value of is provided.

[Program flow executed in pachislot]
Next, the contents of processing executed by the main CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Main flowchart by control of main CPU of main control circuit]
With reference to FIG. 71, the main flowchart which shows the main processes which the main CPU31 performs is demonstrated.

  First, the main CPU 31 performs an initialization process at power-on shown in FIG. 72 described later (S1), and proceeds to S2. In this process, the main CPU 31 determines whether the backup is normal, whether a setting change or a numerical value change has been appropriately performed, and performs an initialization process according to the determination result.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs an initialization process at the end of one game (S2). For example, the main CPU 31 clears data stored in the internal winning combination storage area, the display combination storage area, or the like. Then, the main CPU 31 performs medal acceptance / start check processing shown in FIG. 73 described later (S3).

  Next, the main CPU 31 extracts the random number for lottery and stores it in the random value storage area (S4). The random number value for lottery extracted in the process of S4 is used in the internal lottery process (see FIG. 74 described later). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process shown in FIG. 74 described later (S5). In this process, the main CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination.

  Next, based on the result of the internal lottery process, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop initial setting process (see FIG. 75 described later) for storing each piece of information related to the reel stop control (S6). In this process, the main CPU 31 initializes an area related to control for stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a start command transmission process (S7). In this process, the main CPU 31 stores the start command in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33. The start command includes information such as a gaming state and an internal winning combination, and is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 in a communication data transmission process of an interrupt process under the control of the main CPU 31 described later. Thereby, the sub-control circuit 72 can perform various effects according to the start operation.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a wait process (S8). In this process, the main CPU 31 stands by until a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) elapses from the start of the previous game. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a reel rotation start process (S9). In this reel rotation start process, the main CPU 31 requests the start of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and stores a reel rotation start command in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33.

  Then, the main CPU 31 performs a drawing priority order storage process (see FIG. 76 described later) (S10). In this process, on the basis of the result of the internal lottery process, for each symbol position of the rotating reel, when the stop is permitted, the drawing priority data is stored, and when the stop is not permitted (that is, In the case where a winning combination is won, the suspension prohibition is stored.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop control process shown in FIG. 79 described later (S11). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a winning search process (S12). In this process, the main CPU 31 compares the symbol combination displayed along the active line with the symbol combination table after the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped, determines the display combination, and determines the number of medals to be paid out. Do.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs medal payout processing (S13). In this medal payout process, the main CPU 31 requests a medal payout based on the medal payout number determined in S12. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 stores the display command in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a difference number calculation process (main) shown in FIG. 87 described later (S14). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a payout command transmission process (S15). In this process, the main CPU 31 stores the payout command in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33. The payout command includes information such as the difference number (main) calculated in S14 in addition to the number of payout medals, and is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 in the communication data transmission process of the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU 31 described later. The Thereby, the sub-control circuit 72 can perform various calculations using the difference number (main).

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus end check process shown in FIG. 88 described later (S16). In this process, the main CPU 31 ends the operation of the bonus game when a condition for ending the bonus game is satisfied. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus operation check process shown in FIG. 89 described later (S17), and then the main CPU 31 performs an RT control process shown in FIG. 90 described later (S18). In this process, the RT gaming state flag is updated according to the display combination. In this process, the main CPU 31 starts operation of the bonus game when the conditions for starting the bonus game are satisfied, and operates the regame when the conditions for replay are satisfied.

  Next, the main CPU 31 acquires the current time from the main RTC 38 and stores the current time in the game end time storage area of the main RAM 33 (S19). The current time stored in the game end time area is used in the medal acceptance / start check process (see FIG. 73 described later). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 returns to S2 and repeats a series of processes.

[Initialization at power-on]
With reference to FIG. 72, the initialization process at the time of power-on by the main CPU 31 will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 initializes the output port (S21). Next, the main CPU 31 waits for the start of the sub control circuit 72 until 6000.40 ms elapses (S22), and then checks the sum value of the main RAM 33 (S23).

  Next, the main CPU 31 checks items such as whether there is no abnormality in the sum value of the main RAM 33, whether the setting switch is on, and whether the power interruption occurrence flag is off (S23). The power interruption occurrence flag is turned on in a power interruption interrupt process shown in FIG. The power interruption occurrence flag is off until the first power interruption is detected in the virgin state before shipment from the factory, but basically does not turn off once it is turned on.

  As a result of checking in S23, if there is no abnormality in the sum value of the main RAM 33, the setting switch is on, and the power interruption occurrence flag is off, that is, the setting value is changed by the hall staff in a normal state. When the process is performed, the main CPU 31 proceeds to S25. On the other hand, when the sum value of the main RAM 33 is abnormal, when the setting switch is off, or when the power interruption occurrence flag is on, the main CPU 31 proceeds to S30.

  In S25, the main CPU 31 performs a setting value change process. In this process, the setting value set in the setting value storage area of the main RAM 33 is updated.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs an area initialization process when changing settings (S26). In this process, a storage area other than the set value storage area in the main RAM 33 is initialized.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs initial setting of the main RTC 38 (S27). In this process, a reference time as a default value predetermined for the main RTC 38, for example, 1012/01/01 00:00:00 is set.

  Next, the main CPU 31 initializes the game end time storage area and the power interruption occurrence time storage area in the main RAM 33 (S28). In this process, the same reference time as that set in the main RTC 38 is set in the game end time storage area and the power interruption occurrence time storage area.

  Thereafter, the main CPU 31 performs a setting change command transmission process (S29). In this process, the main CPU 31 stores the setting change command in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33. The setting change command includes information such as an updated setting value, and is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 in the communication data transmission process of the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU 31 described later. Thereby, the sub-control circuit 72 can perform a notification effect or the like according to the set value. Thereafter, the main CPU 31 proceeds to S34.

  As a result of checking in S23, when the sum value of the main RAM 33 is normal, the setting switch is OFF, and the power interruption occurrence flag is ON, the main CPU 31 acquires the current time from the main RTC 38 (S30). ). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 obtains the time stored in the power interruption occurrence time storage area of the main RAM 33 from the power interruption occurrence time storage area as the power interruption occurrence time (S31).

  Next, the main CPU 31 compares the time obtained by subtracting the power interruption occurrence time from the acquired current time with a predetermined power-off time determined in advance, and the time obtained by subtraction is a predetermined power-off. It is determined whether or not the time is exceeded (S32). Here, the power-off time is defined in order to determine whether or not the power has been turned off continuously for a relatively long time corresponding to the power-on on the next day after the power is turned off when the hall is closed. Is. The power OFF time is defined as about 5 hours, for example. That is, when the time obtained by subtracting the power interruption occurrence time from the current time exceeds the power OFF time, the CPU 31 determines that the power is on at the start of normal operation.

  In S32, if the time obtained by subtracting the power interruption occurrence time from the current time exceeds the power OFF time, that is, if it is determined that the power is turned on at the start of normal operation, the main CPU 31 determines the difference in the number of main RAMs 33. The counter is cleared (S33), and the power interruption flag in the main RAM 33 is cleared (S34).

  In S32, when the time obtained by subtracting the power interruption occurrence time from the current time does not exceed the power OFF time, the main CPU 31 proceeds to S34. That is, for example, there is a case where the power is turned off to a power on within a relatively short time during business (for example, within 5 hours). If it is determined that it has been inserted, the value of the difference counter is maintained without being cleared.

[Medal reception / start check processing]
With reference to FIG. 73, a medal acceptance / start check process showing a procedure of a process in which the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a start operation is possible based on the number of inserted sheets will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 checks whether there is an automatic insertion request (S41). This is performed by determining whether or not there is a value of the automatic insertion counter of the main RAM 33, that is, whether or not it is “0”. The automatic insertion counter is a counter provided for the main CPU 31 to count the number of medals to be automatically inserted. The automatic insertion counter has the same number as the number of medals inserted in the unit game in which the replay winning is made. Counted. That is, when the value of the automatic insertion counter is “0”, it means that the replay was not won in the previous game and there was no automatic insertion request. On the other hand, if there is a value of the automatic loading counter, that is, if there is an automatic loading request other than “0”, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs automatic loading processing (S42), and then proceeds to S53.

  In S42, the main CPU 31 performs an automatic loading process. In this process, the main CPU 31 copies the value of the automatic insertion counter to the insertion number counter. The inserted number counter is a counter provided for the main CPU 31 to count the number of medals inserted through automatic insertion or a player's insertion operation. The automatic insertion counter and the insertion number counter are stored in predetermined areas of the main RAM 33.

  In S41, when there is no value of the automatic insertion number counter, that is, “0” and there is no automatic insertion request, the main CPU 31 permits medal reception (S43), and then performs the processing of S44.

  In S44, the main CPU 31 sets the maximum value of the number of inserted coins according to the gaming state. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 31 sets the maximum number of inserted cards to “3” in all gaming states.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not medal acceptance is permitted (S45). If this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 next performs the process of S46, and if NO, the main CPU 31 proceeds to S53.

  In S <b> 46, the main CPU 31 acquires the current time from the main RTC 38. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 acquires the game end time from the game end time storage area of the main RAM 33, and obtains a calculation time obtained by subtracting the acquired game end time from the current time (S47). Then, the main CPU 31 compares the calculated time with a predetermined no-operation time, and determines whether or not the calculated time exceeds the no-operation time (S48). Here, the no-operation time is defined in order to determine whether or not there has been no operation by the player for a certain time in the power-on state. The no-operation time is defined as, for example, about 1 to 3 hours, which is shorter than the power-off time described above. That is, when the calculated time exceeds the no-operation time, the CPU 31 determines that the player has started playing for the first time.

  In S48, when the calculated time exceeds the no-operation time, that is, when it is determined that the player has started playing for the first time, the main CPU 31 clears the difference counter of the main RAM 33 (S49), and then proceeds to S50. .

  In S48, when the calculation time does not exceed the no-operation time, the main CPU 31 returns to S45. That is, that is, when the game is continuously performed, the value of the difference counter is maintained without being cleared.

  In S50, the main CPU 31 performs a medal insertion check process. In this process, the main CPU 31 checks the input from the medal sensor 42S. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a medal insertion command transmission process (S51). In this process, the main CPU 31 stores a medal insertion command in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33. The stored medal insertion command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 in a communication data transmission process of an interrupt process described later. The medal insertion command includes information such as the number of inserted medals, and is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 in the communication data transmission process of the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU 31 described later.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the inserted number is a game start possible number (S52). For example, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the insertion number counter is “2” or “3”. In the present embodiment, two or three are set as the number of games that can be started. This means that the number of medals inserted can be two or three and the game can be started. At this time, if the value of the insertion number counter is “2” or “3”, the main CPU 31 performs the process of S53 next. If the value of the insertion number counter is not “2” or “3”, the main CPU 31 Returns to the processing of S45.

  In S53, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the start switch 6S is on. Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not there is an input from the start switch 6S based on the operation of the start lever 6. At this time, if there is an input from the start switch 6S, the main CPU 31 prohibits medal acceptance (S54) and ends the medal acceptance / start check processing. If there is no input from the start switch 6S in S53, the main CPU 31 returns to S45.

[Internal lottery processing]
With reference to FIG. 74, an internal lottery process showing a procedure of a process in which the main CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination based on a random number value, a gaming state, and the like will be described.

  First, when the MB gaming state flag is not on, the main CPU 31 sets an internal lottery table corresponding to the gaming state and the number of pieces to be multiplied (S61), and proceeds to S62. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 acquires a random number value stored in the random value storage area (S62).

  Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table, acquires a lottery value corresponding to the winning number, and subtracts the lottery value from the random number value (S63). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the subtraction result is less than “0” (negative) (S64). At this time, if the subtraction result is negative, the main CPU 31 obtains the small role / replay data pointer and bonus data pointer corresponding to the winning number (S68), and then performs the process of S69. If the subtraction result is not negative, the main CPU 31 next performs a process of S65.

  In S65, the main CPU 31 updates the random number and the winning number. Specifically, the main CPU 31 updates the random number value to the value after subtraction in S63, and updates it to the winning number that has not been checked yet. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not all winning numbers have been checked (S66). At this time, if all winning numbers are checked, the main CPU 31 sets “0” in the data pointer (S67), and proceeds to S69. If all the winning numbers have not been checked, the main CPU 31 proceeds to S63.

  In S69, the main CPU 31 refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table and acquires the internal winning combination based on the small winning combination / replay data pointer. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 stores it in the internal winning combination storing area corresponding to the acquired internal winning combination (S70).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether the carryover combination storage area is “0” (S71). As a result, when the carryover combination storage area is “0”, the main CPU 31 refers to the bonus internal winning combination determination table and acquires the internal winning combination based on the bonus data pointer (S72).

  Next, the main CPU 31 stores the internal winning combination storing area corresponding to the acquired internal winning combination (S73), and then proceeds to S74. In S71, when the carryover combination storage area is not “0”, the main CPU 31 proceeds to S74. In S74, the main CPU 31 updates the internal winning combination storing area based on the internal winning combination stored in the carryover combination storing area. Thereafter, the main CPU 31 performs a spinning lock effect lottery process (S75), and ends the internal lottery process. In the spinning lock effect lottery process, the lock effect pattern is selected and determined according to the winning combination. During the lock effect, an effect is produced by rotating the reels 3L, 3C, 3R during a period in which no game operation is accepted.

[Reel stop initial setting process]
With reference to FIG. 75, a description will be given of the reel stop initial setting process in which the main CPU 31 shows the procedure of the process of storing each piece of information related to the reel stop control based on the result of the internal lottery process.

  First, the main CPU 31 refers to the turning cylinder stop number selection table, and obtains a turning cylinder stop number based on the internal winning combination (S81). The spinning cylinder stop number selection table is a table in which various information used for stop control is defined in association with the spinning cylinder stop number corresponding to the data pointer. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 refers to the reel stop initial setting table, and acquires each piece of information based on the rotation stop number (S82). For example, the main CPU 31 acquires the pull-in priority table number and the like.

  Then, the main CPU 31 stores the rotating identifier in the symbol code storage area (S83). That is, the main CPU 31 turns on the bits of all symbol code storage areas (excluding unused areas). Thereafter, the main CPU 31 stores 3 in the stop button non-operation counter (S84), and ends the reel stop initial setting process. The stop button non-operating counter is used for determining the number of stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R that are not stopped by the player, and is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33.

[Retrieve priority storage processing]
Referring to FIG. 76, in accordance with the result of the internal lottery processing, the drawing priority data is stored in the case where the stop is permitted for each symbol position of each rotating reel, and the case where the stop is not permitted. (In other words, in the case where a winning combination is won, etc.), a drawing priority order storing process showing a procedure for storing stop prohibition will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 stores the value of the stop button non-operating counter as the number of searches (S91). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a search target reel determination process (S92). In this process, the reels to be searched are determined in order from the leftmost reel among the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a pull-in priority table selection process shown in FIG. 77 described later (S93). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 sets “21” as the number of symbol checks and “0” as the search symbol position (S94). Next, the main CPU 31 performs a symbol code storing process shown in FIG. 78 described later (S95).

  Next, the main CPU 31 updates the display combination storing area based on the symbol code acquired in S95 and the symbol code storing area (S96). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a pull-in priority data acquisition process (S97). In this processing, the main CPU 31 plays the role corresponding to the bit storing “1” in the display combination storing area and corresponding to the bit storing “1” in the internal winning combination storing area. , The pull-in priority data is acquired with reference to the pull-in priority table selected in S93.

  Next, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired drawing priority data in the drawing priority data storage area corresponding to the search target reel (S98). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the number of symbol checks, and adds “1” to the search symbol position (S99).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of symbol checks is “0” (S100). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 performs the process of S101, and when NO, the process returns to the process of S95. In this process, it is determined whether all searches for symbol positions “0” to “20” have been performed. In S101, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the search has been performed for the number of times of search. If this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 ends the pull-in priority storage process, and if NO, returns to the process of S92. In this process, it is determined whether or not a search has been performed for all reels.

[Pull-in priority table selection processing]
With reference to FIG. 77, description will be given of a pull-in priority table selection process for selecting a pull-in priority table for selecting a pull-in priority.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a pull-in priority table number is set (S111). If this determination is NO, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of S112, and if YES, the main CPU 31 ends the pull-in priority table selection process.

  In S112, the main CPU 31 refers to the pressing order storage area and the operation stop button storage area, sets the corresponding drawing priority table number, and ends the drawing priority table selection process.

[Design code storage processing]
With reference to FIG. 78, a symbol code storing process for acquiring a symbol code based on the set retrieved symbol position will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 sets valid line data (S121). In this embodiment, since there is only one effective line, one line (“middle stage-middle stage-middle stage”) is set. Then, the main CPU 31 sets the symbol position data for checking the search target reel based on the search symbol position and the effective line data (S122). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 acquires the symbol code of the symbol position data for check (S123), and ends the symbol code storage process.

[Reel stop control process]
With reference to FIG. 79, the reel stop control process in which the main CPU 31 stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the internal winning combination or the timing of the stop operation by the player will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not an effective stop button 7L, 7C, 7R has been pressed (S131). At this time, when valid stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are pressed, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of S132. When the valid stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are not pressed, the main CPU 31 performs the process of S131 again.

  In S132, the main CPU 31 updates the pressing order storage area and the operation stop button storage area. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the value of the stop button non-operating counter (S133). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines a search target reel from the operation stop button (S134).

  Next, the main CPU 31 stores the stop start position based on the symbol counter (S135). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a sliding piece number determination process shown in FIG. 80 described later (S136). In this process, the main CPU 31 refers to the stop table and determines the sliding piece number determination data determined for the stop start position.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop command transmission process (S137). In this process, the main CPU 31 stores a reel stop command in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33. The reel stop command includes information on the operation stop button and the like, and is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 in the communication data transmission process of the interrupt process described later. Thereby, the sub control circuit 72 can produce an effect according to the stop operation.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines a planned stop position of the search target reel based on the stop start position and the number of sliding pieces, and stores the planned stop position (S138). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 sets the scheduled stop position as a search symbol position (S139), and performs the symbol code storage process described in FIG. 78 (S140). Then, the main CPU 31 updates the symbol code storage area from the symbol code acquired in S140 (S141).

  Subsequently, when the main CPU 31 is at the specific stop position, the main CPU 31 performs a control change process (see FIG. 85 described later) for updating the reel stop control information group (S142). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the stop button non-operation counter is “0” (S143). At this time, if the value of the stop button non-operation counter is not “0” (not at the time of the third stop), the main CPU 31 performs the pull-in priority storage process described with reference to FIG. Return.

  That is, in the pachislot machine 1, before the process of stopping the rotation of the next reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed, the process of storing the drawing priority data for each symbol position of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R still rotating. Is done. On the other hand, when the value of the stop button non-operation counter is “0”, the main CPU 31 determines that the stop control at the time of the third stop has ended, and ends the reel stop control process.

[Sliding piece number determination processing]
With reference to FIG. 80, the sliding piece number determining process will be described, in which the main CPU 31 refers to the stop table and shows the procedure of determining the sliding piece number determining data determined for the stop start position.

  First, the main CPU 31 performs a process of selecting line mask data corresponding to the operation stop button based on the operation stop button (S151). Then, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is the first stop time (the value of the stop button non-operating counter is 2) (S152). At this time, if it is the first stop time, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of S153, and if it is not the first stop time, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of S154.

  In S153, the main CPU 31 performs second and third stop processing shown in FIG. 81 to be described later, and then performs processing of S161. In S154, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the operated stop button is the left stop button. At this time, if the operated stop button is the left stop button, the first left stop table and the symbol counter are acquired (S155). Then, the main CPU 31 refers to the corresponding left first stop table, acquires the slip piece number determination data and the change status based on the symbol counter (S156), and then performs the process of S161.

  If the operated stop button is not the left stop button in S154, the main CPU 31 acquires the table number selection value, sets the corresponding random stop data number (S157), and the line change bit shown in FIG. Check processing is performed (S158). Then, the main CPU 31 performs a line mask data change process shown in FIG. 83 described later (S159), refers to the set random stop data number, and acquires the number of sliding piece determination data based on the line mask data. (S160), and then the process of S161 is performed. In S161, the main CPU 31 performs a priority pull-in control process shown in FIG. 84, which will be described later, and ends the sliding piece number determination process.

[Second and third stop processing]
Referring to FIG. 81, the second and third stops showing the procedure for determining the number of sliding piece determination data (temporary number of sliding pieces) based on the detection of the second stop operation and the detection of the third stop operation. Processing will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is during the second stop operation, that is, whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is 1 (S171). When the main CPU 31 determines in S171 that the second stop operation is being performed, the main CPU 31 further determines whether or not the second stop operation is being performed, that is, the operation stop button at the time of the first stop operation is the left stop button 7L. Whether or not (S172).

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the determination process of S172 that the forward pressing is performed, the main CPU 31 executes a line change bit check process shown in FIG. 82 (S173). In this line change bit check process, based on the determination results of S171 and S172, it is forward pressed and is performed at the time of the second stop operation, and the left first stop and stop data table is referred to. The line change bit check process is a process for determining whether to change from “A line” to “B line”.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the determination process of S171 that it is not at the time of the second stop operation, when it is determined in the determination process of S172 that it is not forward push, or when the process of S173 is executed, the line mask data shown in FIG. The change process is executed (S174). Thereafter, the main CPU 31 executes a sliding piece number search process (S175), and ends the second and third stop processes. Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines the slip piece number determination data with reference to the selected left first stop-after-stop data table and irregular pressing stop table (not shown). When it is determined in the above-described determination processing in S107 that the pressing is not forward, that is, when it is determined that the pressing is irregular, the irregular pressing stop table is set.

[Line change bit check processing]
The line change bit check process for checking the symbol position data and the stop operation order will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether the C line bit is on (S181). As a result, when the C line is on, the main CPU 31 sets the C line status (S182) and ends the line change bit check process. The C line status is data for designating that the bit of stop data to be referred to at the time of the third stop at the time of forward pressing is changed to the column “C line”.

  In other words, in the stop data table after the first stop at the left first, the C line status is set to “line change bit after the second stop in the order of the first and second cylinders, or second cylinder C line data” indicated by bit 7. It is data for designating to change or to change to “line change bit after second stop, or third cylinder C line data when stopping in order of first and third cylinders” indicated by bit 6 .

  For example, when the left stop button 7L and the middle stop button 7C are operated in this order, the bit 7 in the stop data table after the first left stop is referred to, and the left stop button 7L and the middle stop button 7C are operated in this order. Refers to bit 6 in the stop data table after the first stop on the left, and if the corresponding bit position is set to “1”, it is changed to C line. At the same time as changing to the C line, it stops at the symbol position where the “1” stands.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the determination process of S181 that the C line is not ON, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the line change bit is ON (S183). That is, it is determined whether or not the logical product of the line mask data changed for checking according to the operation stop button and 1 byte of stop data corresponding to the stop start position is 1. When the logical product is 1, the main CPU 31 determines that the line change bit is on in the determination processing of S183. On the other hand, when the logical product is 0, the main CPU 31 determines that the line change bit is not ON in the determination processing of S183.

  As a result, when the line change bit is on, the main CPU 31 sets the B line status (S184) and ends the line change bit check process. The B line status is data for designating that the bit to be referred to in the stop data is changed to the column “B line”. If the line change bit is not on, the main CPU 31 immediately ends the line change bit check process.

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

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the line change bit is set (S191). The C line status is data for designating that the bit of stop data to be referred to at the time of the third stop at the time of forward pressing is changed to the column “C line”.

  As a result, when determining that the line change bit is set, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the operation stop button at the second stop is the middle stop button 7C, that is, the left stop at the first stop operation. It is determined whether or not the button 7L has been selected and the middle stop button 7C has been selected during the second stop operation (S192).

  As a result, when the main CPU 31 determines that the operation stop button at the time of the second stop is the middle stop button 7C, the main CPU 31 rotates the line mask data to the right twice (S193), and ends the line mask data change process. For example, if the line mask data “00000010” is rotated twice to the right, it is changed to “10000000”. By using this changed line mask data “10000000”, bit 7 of the stop data table after the first stop on the left “when the stop is in order of the first and second cylinders, the line change bit after the second stop or the second cylinder C You can refer to the "Line data" column.

  In S192, when determining that the operation stop button at the time of the second stop is not the middle stop button 7C, the main CPU 31 rotates the line mask data twice to the left (S194), and ends the line mask data changing process.

  If it is determined in S191 that the line change bit is not set, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the B line status is set (S195). As a result, when determining that the B line status is set, the main CPU 31 rotates the line mask data to the right (S196), and ends the line mask data change process. If it is determined that the B line status is set, the line mask data changing process is immediately terminated.

[Priority pull-in control processing]
With reference to FIG. 84, the priority attraction-in control process in which the main CPU 31 determines the number of sliding pieces will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 sets a priority order table corresponding to the sliding piece number determination data (S201). Then, the main CPU 31 sets initial values for the search order counter and the number of checks (S202). Specifically, the main CPU 31 sets “1” in the search order counter, and sets the data length of the search order table as a value for the number of checks.

  Next, the main CPU 31 adds the address of the search order table based on the sliding piece number determination data (S203), and acquires the number of sliding pieces corresponding to the value of the search order counter (S204). Then, the main CPU 31 adds the acquired number of sliding frames to the expected start address at the time of stopping, and acquires pull-in priority data (S205).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the previously obtained pull-in priority data is exceeded (S206). At this time, if the priority pull-in order data acquired earlier is exceeded, the main CPU 31 saves the number of sliding frames (S207), and then performs the process of S208. On the other hand, if it is equal to or lower than the previously acquired priority pull-in order data, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of S208.

  In S208, the main CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the number of checks, and adds 1 to the search order counter. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of checks is “0” (S209). At this time, when the number of checks is “0”, the main CPU 31 restores the number of the evacuated sliding pieces (S210) and ends the priority pull-in control process. On the other hand, if the number of checks is not “0”, the main CPU 31 returns to the process of S204.

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

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether it is after the third stop (S211). As a result, when determining that it is after the third stop, the main CPU 31 sets the change status and table number of the table change initial data selection value for the first cylinder first stop (S221), and ends the control change process. To do.

  If the main CPU 31 determines that it is not after the third stop, it determines whether it is after the second stop (S222). As a result, when determining that it is after the second stop, the main CPU 31 performs a second post-stop control change process shown in FIG. 86 described later (S213), and then performs a process of S221.

  On the other hand, when determining that it is not after the second stop, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is a forward press (S214). As a result, when it is determined that the main CPU 31 is a forward press, the process of S215 is performed. On the other hand, if the main CPU 31 determines that it is not forward pressing, it performs the process of S221.

  In S215, the main CPU 31 acquires the first cylinder first stop table change initial data selection value corresponding to the left first stop table, and sets the number of searches. Then, the main CPU 31 acquires the planned stop position (S216) and updates the change target position (S217).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the first cylinder first table change data is 0 (S218). As a result, when the main CPU 31 determines that the first cylinder first table change data is 0, the main CPU 31 performs the process of S221. When the main CPU 31 determines that the first cylinder first table change data is not 0, the main CPU 31 adds the value of the first cylinder first table change data and the value of the change status of the left first stop table. (S219).

  Then, the main CPU 31 sets the changed first left post-stop table number corresponding to the symbol position in the first cylinder first stop table change data table (S220), and ends the priority pull-in control process. In S221, the main CPU 31 sets the change status and the table number of the first cylinder first stop table change initial data selection value, and finishes the priority pull-in control process.

[Control change processing after second stop]
The second post-stop control change process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is a forward press (S231). As a result, if the main CPU 31 determines that the push is forward, it determines whether the C-line or B-line check data is on (S232).

  If the main CPU 31 determines that the C line or B line check data is ON, the main CPU 31 sets the C line or B line status (S233), and ends the control change process after the second stop. If it is determined in S231 that it is not a forward press, or if it is determined in S232 that the C line or B line check data is not ON, the main CPU 31 immediately ends the control change process after the second stop. .

[Difference processing]
With reference to FIG. 87, the difference number calculation process (main) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning combination (display combination) is replay (S241). The winning combination is determined by checking the bit in the display combination storing area.

  In S241, when the winning combination is not replay, that is, when a combination of symbols corresponding to a small combination including a loss other than replay is displayed as a display combination, the main CPU 31 pays out the number of medals corresponding to the display combination. Is added to the main difference number counter (S242). Further, the main CPU 31 subtracts the inserted number of medals inserted in the current unit game where the display combination is established from the main difference number counter (S243). Thereby, in the main difference number counter, the difference number (main) of medals as the total value counted for each unit game from the initial state by the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 31 is obtained. If the winning combination is replay in S241, the main CPU 31 immediately ends the difference number calculation process (main). This is because there is no difference in the number of replay winnings.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the main difference sheet counter is less than 0 (negative) (S244). At this time, if the value of the main difference number counter is negative, the main CPU 31 sets the value of the main difference number counter to 0 (S245), and ends the difference number calculation process (main). On the other hand, when the value of the main difference number counter is 0 or more, the main CPU 31 ends the difference number calculation process (main) as it is. Thereby, the main difference number counter holds the difference number (main) of medals. The main difference sheet counter is configured by holding the counting result in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33.

[Bonus end check process]
Referring to FIG. 88, a description will be given of the priority attraction control process showing the procedure of the process for ending the operation of the bonus game when the main CPU 31 satisfies the condition for ending the bonus game.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the bonus is being operated, that is, whether or not the gaming state flags of MB1 to MB3 are on (S251). As a result, if the main CPU 31 determines that the bonus operation is not being performed, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus end check process. Further, when the bonus is being operated, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter is smaller than “0” (S252). As a result, when determining that the value of the bonus end number counter is not smaller than “0”, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus end check process.

  If the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the bonus end number counter is smaller than “0”, the main CPU 31 performs MB end processing for turning off the MB gaming state flag (S253), and turns on the MB end time flag.

  Then, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus end command transmission process for transmitting bonus end command data to the sub-control circuit 72 (S254), performs a bonus end initialization process (S255), and performs a bonus end check process. finish.

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

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the MB is operating, that is, whether or not the game state flags of MB1 to MB3 are on (S261). When determining that the MB is operating, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process as it is. On the other hand, when determining that the MB is not operating, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the MB winning is obtained, that is, whether or not the MB symbol is displayed (S262).

  As a result, when the main CPU 31 determines that the MB has won, the main CPU 31 performs an MB operation time process (S263). Specifically, in the MB operation process, the MB gaming state flag is turned on, and in the case of MBB, 250 is set in the bonus end number counter, and in the case of MBR, 72 is set in the bonus end number counter. Then, the main CPU 31 clears the value of the carryover combination storage area (S264), performs a bonus start command transmission process (S265), and ends the bonus operation check process. The bonus start command includes information indicating the type of bonus, a value set in a bonus end number counter that is the prescribed end number of bonuses, and the like.

  In S262, when determining that the MB has not won, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the replay has been won (S266). As a result, if it is determined that the replay has been won, the main CPU 31 makes an automatic insertion request for copying the value of the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion number counter (S267), and ends the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, when the replay is not won, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process as it is.

[RT control processing]
With reference to FIG. 90, an RT control process indicating a process for updating the RT gaming state will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether the MBB and MBR are operating (S271). As a result, when the main CPU 31 determines that the MBB and MBR are operating, it immediately ends the RT control process. When determining that the MBB or MBR is not operating, the main CPU 31 determines whether the MBB or MBR internal winning is in progress (S272). As a result, when the main CPU 31 determines that the MBB and MBR internal winning is being performed, the RT control process is immediately terminated. That is, the symbol RT (the RT that is started when the symbol combination is displayed) cannot be operated during the bonus operation or the internal winning, and thus the RT control process is terminated without updating the RT gaming state.

  In S272, if the main CPU 31 determines that the MBB or MBR internal winning is not being performed, it determines whether the MBB or MBR has ended or whether the transition group A has been displayed (S273). As a result, if the main CPU 31 determines that the MBB or MBR has ended or that the transition group A has been displayed, the main CPU 31 updates the gaming state to the RT0 gaming state (S274) and ends the RT control process.

  In S273, if the main CPU 31 determines that the transition group A is not displayed after the MBB and MBR are finished, it determines whether or not the transition group B is displayed (S275). As a result, when determining that the transition group B is displayed, the main CPU 31 updates the gaming state to the RT1 gaming state (S276), and ends the RT control process.

  In S275, when determining that the transition group B is not displayed, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the transition group C is displayed (S277). As a result, when determining that the transition group C is displayed, the main CPU 31 updates the gaming state to the RT2 gaming state (S278), and ends the RT control process. If the main CPU 31 determines that the transition group C is not displayed, the main CPU 31 immediately ends the RT control process.

[Interrupt processing under the control of the main CPU (1.1173 msec)]
With reference to FIG. 91, the interrupt process by the control of the main CPU 31 showing the procedure of the interrupt process executed every predetermined time (for example, 1.1173 ms) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 saves the register (S281). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs an input port check process (S282). In this process, the main CPU 31 confirms the presence / absence of a signal transmitted to the microcomputer 30. For example, the main CPU 31 stores the on-edge and off-edge of the start switch 14S, the stop switch 7S, etc. for each interrupt process. Further, the main CPU 31 stores an input state command including information on the on-edge and off-edge of various switches in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33. The stored input state command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 in communication data transmission processing (S284) described later. Thereby, various effects can be executed using the operation means such as the start lever 6 and the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a reel control process (S283). For example, the main CPU 31 controls the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. More specifically, the main CPU 31 starts rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R in response to a request for starting rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, that is, in response to a start operation, and at a constant speed. Control is performed so that 3L, 3C, and 3R rotate. Further, in accordance with the stop operation, control is performed so that the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the stop operation stops.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs communication data transmission processing (S284). In this process, the main CPU 31 transmits various commands stored in the communication data storage area to the sub-control circuit 72. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 31 transmits a medal insertion command including a medal insertion number, a payout command including a difference number (main) and a payout number, in addition to a setting change command.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a lamp and 7SEG driving process (S285). For example, the main CPU 31 displays the number of credited medals, the number of payouts, etc. on various display units. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a software timer update process (S286), thereafter, restores the register (S287), and ends the interrupt process periodically performed.

[Start of power interruption interrupt processing by main CPU control (power interruption detection)]
With reference to FIG. 92, the interruption interruption process by control of main CPU31 which showed the procedure of the interruption process performed at the time of an interruption detection is demonstrated.

  In the power interruption interrupt processing, when a power interruption detection circuit (not shown) on the main control board detects a circuit voltage of 4 V or less, for example, an electric interruption interruption signal is output by an external interrupt, and this interruption interruption signal is received. The voltage holding circuit (not shown) is executed by the main CPU 31 while holding the circuit voltage for a time of about 10 ms, for example.

  First, when receiving the power interruption interrupt signal, the main CPU 31 acquires the current time from the main RTC 38 and stores the current time in the power interruption occurrence time storage area of the main RAM 33 (S291). Thereby, the power interruption occurrence time is created as management information on the main control board every time the power is turned off.

  Next, the main CPU 31 saves the register (S292). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 saves the stack pointer (S293). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 turns on the power interruption occurrence flag (S294).

  Next, the main CPU 31 calculates the sum value of each storage area of the main RAM 33 and stores the sum value in the sum value storage area of the main RAM 33 (S295). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 sets prohibition of read / write access to each storage area of the main RAM 33 (S296), and ends the power interruption interrupt process. Thereby, in the pachi-slot 1, the power interruption occurrence time is stored as management information every time the power is turned off.

[Program flow executed by sub CPU of sub control circuit]
Next, the contents of the program executed by the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Sub CPU power-on processing]
With reference to FIG. 93, the power-on process performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described.

  First, when the power is turned on, the sub CPU 81 performs a sub CPU initial setting process. (S301). In this process, the sub CPU 81 performs initialization of the task system and the like. The task system is a function of a real-time OS that performs task switching in units of threads by timer interrupt synchronization or the like. The types of tasks that are the execution units of the sub CPU 81 include a staff task shown in S365 in FIG. 98 in addition to a mother task shown in FIG. Each task is executed by the sub CPU 81 according to a timer interrupt, a priority interrupt, or the like. Although not shown in the drawings, when it is necessary to restore the backup data at the time of power interruption in the sub CPU initial setting process, the sub CPU 81 performs a power interruption recovery process.

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 performs mother task activation request processing (S302). The mother task includes a main task activation request, a main board communication task activation request, an animation task activation request, a limit processing task activation request, etc., as shown in FIG.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 performs a sum value check process of the sub RAM 83 (S303), and checks whether there is an abnormality in the sum value of the sub RAM 83 (S304). If there is an abnormality in the sum value of the sub RAM 83, the sub CPU 81 performs a sum value abnormality error registration process (S305) and ends the power-on process. In this sum value abnormal error registration process, error display data for displaying an error message or the like on the liquid crystal display device 5 is set. On the other hand, if there is no abnormality in the sum value of the sub RAM 83, the sub CPU 81 ends the power-on process as it is.

[Sub CPU power interruption processing]
With reference to FIG. 94, the power interruption interruption process performed by sub CPU81 is demonstrated.

  The power interruption interrupt processing shown in FIG. 94 outputs a power interruption detection signal when a power interruption detection circuit (not shown) on the sub-control board detects a circuit voltage of 4.5 V or less, for example. This is executed by inputting to the external interrupt port of the sub CPU 81. When receiving the power failure detection signal, the sub CPU 81 acquires the current time from the sub RTC 81a and stores the current time in the power failure occurrence time storage area of the sub RAM 83 (S311). Thereafter, the sub CPU 81 ends the power interruption interrupt process. As a result, a power failure occurrence time is created as management information on the sub control board every time the power is turned off.

[Mother task]
A mother task performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 makes a main task activation request (S321). The main task includes a lamp control task and a sound control task. When the main task is activated, the sub CPU 81 controls the lighting state of the lamp 14 and the sound output state from the speakers 9L and 9R, for example, in response to a timer interrupt event message transmitted every 2 ms. Process.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 makes an activation request for a main board communication task shown in FIG. 96 described later (S322). When the main board communication task is activated, the sub CPU 81 sets effect data for controlling the effect based on the command data transmitted from the main control circuit 71.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 makes an animation task activation request (S323). The animation task is a task for controlling the display of video by the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the determined presentation data and the like.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 makes a request for starting a limit processing task shown in FIG. 109 described later (S324). In this limit processing task, various data for display may be determined. Thereby, in the animation task, the display of the video by the liquid crystal display device 5 may be controlled based on the data determined by the limit processing task.

  Thereafter, the sub CPU 81 obtains the current time from the sub RTC 81a, stores the current time in the startup time storage area of the sub RAM 83 (S325), and ends the mother task. Thus, a start time is created as management information on the sub control board every time the power is turned on.

[Main board communication task]
A main board communication task performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG. When the main board communication task is activated, the sub CPU 81 receives the command data transmitted from the main control circuit 71 via the message queue. In the main board communication task, it is confirmed whether received data is registered in a message queue described later every 2 msec.

  First, the sub CPU 81 extracts a message from the message queue (S331). The message queue is a communication buffer area allocated to the sub-RAM 83, takes in information included in a command or the like transmitted from the main control circuit 71 as a message, and outputs a message in response to a take-out command.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether there is a message in the message queue (S332). When there is a message, the sub CPU 81 creates game information such as an internal winning combination, gaming state, setting value, RT game number counter value, difference number (main), etc. from the fetched message, and a game information storage area of the sub RAM 83 The game information is copied to (S333).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 performs effect content determination processing shown in FIG. 97 described later (S334). Thereafter, the sub CPU 81 performs lamp data determination processing (S335), further performs sound data determination processing (S336), registers each determined data in a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 33 (S337), and main board. End the communication task. In the effect content determination process, video data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 is determined and set based on the determined effect content. In the lamp data determination process, lamp data for controlling the light output from the lamp 14 is determined and set based on the determined contents of the effect. In the sound data determination process, sound data for controlling the sound output from the speakers 9L and 9R is determined and set based on the determined contents of the effect.

[Production content decision processing]
With reference to FIG. 97, the effect content determination process performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 checks whether or not it is a time when an initialization command is received from the main control circuit 71 (S341), and when the initialization command is received, the sub CPU 81 proceeds to S342. If it is not when the initialization command is received, the sub CPU 81 proceeds to S343.

  In S342, the sub CPU 81 performs initialization command reception processing in accordance with an initialization command shown in FIG. In the initialization command reception process, video data corresponding to the information included in the initialization command is created, and the video data is transferred to the animation task so that the corresponding video is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5.

  On the other hand, in S343, the sub CPU 81 checks whether or not it is a time when a medal insertion command is received from the main control circuit 71. When the sub CPU 81 receives a medal insertion command, the sub CPU 81 proceeds to S344. If it is not when the medal insertion command is received, the sub CPU 81 proceeds to S345.

  In S344, the sub CPU 81 performs a medal insertion command reception process corresponding to a medal insertion command shown in FIG. In the medal insertion command reception process, video data corresponding to the information included in the medal insertion command is created, and the video data is passed to the animation task so that the corresponding video is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5.

  On the other hand, in S345, the sub CPU 81 checks whether or not it is a time when a start command is received from the main control circuit 71. When the sub CPU 81 receives a start command, the sub CPU 81 proceeds to S346. If it is not when the start command is received, the sub CPU 81 proceeds to S347.

  In S346, the sub CPU 81 performs a start command reception process according to a start command shown in FIG. In the start command reception process, video data corresponding to the information included in the start command is created, and the video data is transferred to the animation task so that the corresponding video is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5.

  On the other hand, in S347, the sub CPU 81 checks whether or not it is a time when a reel rotation start command is received from the main control circuit 71. When the sub CPU 81 receives a reel rotation start command, the sub CPU 81 proceeds to S348. If it is not when the reel rotation start command is received, the sub CPU 81 proceeds to S349.

  In S348, the sub CPU 81 performs a reel rotation start command reception process according to the reel rotation start command. In the reel rotation start command reception process, video data corresponding to the information included in the reel rotation start command is created, and this video data is passed to the animation task so that the corresponding video is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5.

  On the other hand, in S349, the sub CPU 81 checks whether or not it is a time when the reel stop command is received from the main control circuit 71. When the reel CPU receives the reel stop command, the sub CPU 81 proceeds to S350. If it is not when the reel stop command is received, the sub CPU 81 proceeds to S351.

  In S350, the sub CPU 81 performs a reel stop command reception process according to the reel stop command. In the reel stop command reception process, video data corresponding to the information included in the reel stop command is created, and this video data is passed to the animation task so that the corresponding video is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5.

  On the other hand, in S351, the sub CPU 81 checks whether or not it is a time when a payout command is received from the main control circuit 71. When the sub CPU 81 receives a payout command, the sub CPU 81 proceeds to S352. If it is not when the payout command is received, the sub CPU 81 proceeds to S353.

  In S352, the sub CPU 81 performs payout command reception processing according to a payout command shown in FIG. In the payout command reception process, video data corresponding to the information included in the payout command is created, and this video data is passed to the animation task so that the corresponding video is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5.

  On the other hand, in S353, the sub CPU 81 checks whether or not it is a time when a bonus start command is received from the main control circuit 71. When the sub CPU 81 receives a bonus start command, the sub CPU 81 proceeds to S354. If it is not when the bonus start command is received, the sub CPU 81 proceeds to S355.

  In S354, the sub CPU 81 performs a bonus start command reception process in accordance with a bonus start command shown in FIG. In the bonus start command reception process, video data corresponding to the information included in the bonus start command is created, and this video data is passed to the animation task so that the corresponding video is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5.

  On the other hand, in S355, the sub CPU 81 checks whether or not it is a time when a bonus end command is received from the main control circuit 71. When the sub CPU 81 receives a bonus end command, the sub CPU 81 proceeds to S356. If it is not when the bonus end command is received, the sub CPU 81 proceeds to S357.

  In S356, the sub CPU 81 performs a bonus end command reception process in accordance with a bonus end command shown in FIG. In the bonus end command reception process, video data corresponding to information included in the bonus end command is created, and the video data is transferred to the animation task, whereby the corresponding video is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5.

  On the other hand, in S357, the sub CPU 81 checks whether or not it is the time when the input state command is received from the main control circuit 71. When the sub CPU 81 receives the input state command, the sub CPU 81 proceeds to S358. If it is not when the input state command is received, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process.

  In S358, the sub CPU 81 performs an input state command reception process according to the input state command. In the processing at the time of receiving the input state command, video data corresponding to the information included in the input state command is created, and this video data is passed to the animation task so that the corresponding video is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5.

[Process when receiving initialization command]
With reference to FIG. 98, the initialization command reception process performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 checks whether or not information (setting change command) indicating that a setting change (setting value update) has been made is included in the received initialization command (S361). If the initialization command includes information indicating that the setting has been changed, the sub CPU 81 initializes all the storage areas (including a setting value storage area described later) in response to the change (S362).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 stores the setting value included in the received initialization command in the setting value storage area of the sub RAM 83 (S363), and proceeds to S366.

  On the other hand, if the initialization command does not include information indicating that the setting has been changed in S361, the sub CPU 81 further determines whether the initialization command includes information indicating that the setting is being changed or setting is being confirmed. A check is made (S364). During the setting change, it means a state in which the set value is not fixed because the start lever 6 is not operated yet with the reset button being operated. During the setting confirmation, it means a state in which the menu operation screen (see FIG. 114) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 without the reset button being operated with the setting switch turned on.

  In S364, if the initialization command includes information indicating that the setting is being changed or the setting is being confirmed, the sub CPU 81 makes a request for starting the clerk operation processing task (S365), and ends the initialization command reception process. When the sub CPU 81 executes the clerk operation processing task in response to the activation request, a menu operation screen as shown in FIG. 114 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. On this menu operation screen, it is possible to arbitrarily set a “limit number” as an upper limit value for restricting a notification effect described later and a “notice number” for displaying the restriction in advance in advance. The set “limit number” and “notice number” are stored in a predetermined storage area of the sub-RAM 83. The “notification number” can be set only to a value not exceeding the “limit number”. As shown in FIG. 114 as an example, the “limit number” is “100000 sheets” and the “notification number” is “95000 sheets”. "Can be set.

  On the other hand, if none of the information indicating that the setting is being changed or setting confirmation is included in the initialization command in S364, the sub CPU 81 proceeds to S366 and makes a termination request for the clerk operation processing task (S366). Thus, the sub CPU 81 ends the initialization command reception process.

[Process when receiving medal insertion command]
With reference to FIG. 99, a medal insertion command reception process performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described.

  When receiving the medal insertion command, the sub CPU 81 stores the inserted number as information included in the medal insertion command in the inserted number storage area of the sub RAM 83 (S371). Thereafter, the sub CPU 81 ends the medal insertion command reception process.

[Start command reception processing]
With reference to FIG. 100, the start command reception process performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 checks whether or not information indicating that a bonus game is in progress is included in the received start command (S381). When the information indicating that the bonus game is in progress is included, the sub CPU 81 performs bonus game processing shown in FIG. 101 to be described later (S382).

  In S381, when the information indicating that the bonus game is in progress is not included, the sub CPU 81 performs an AT stock lottery process shown in FIG. 102 described later (S383), and then performs a navigation game number management process shown in FIG. 103 described later. (S384).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 performs a navigation mode transition lottery process shown in FIG. 104 to be described later (S385), and thereafter performs a navigation game state transition process shown in FIG. 105 to be described later (S386), ending the process at the time of receiving the start command. To do.

[Bonus Game Processing]
With reference to FIG. 101, a bonus game process performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 checks whether there is a winning of the don control lip B or the don control lip C based on the information included in the start command (S391). If there is a winning of the don control lip B or the don control lip C, the sub CPU 81 updates the don control lip alignment counter by 1 (S392), and then performs AT stock lottery processing shown in FIG. 102 described later (S393). . Then, the sub CPU 81 ends the bonus game process.

  On the other hand, if there is no winning of the don control lip B or the don control lip C in S391, the sub CPU 81 ends the bonus game process. If the winning of the don control lip B or the don control lip C does not occur continuously for a plurality of unit games, the sub CPU 81 clears the don control lip alignment counter.

[AT stock lottery processing]
The AT stock lottery process performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 checks whether or not a bonus is won based on information included in the start command (S401). In the case of bonus winning, the sub CPU 81 sets the bonus winning AT stock number lottery table shown in FIGS. 58 and 59 (S402), and then proceeds to S411.

  If the bonus is not won in S401, the sub CPU 81 checks whether or not a bonus game is being played (S403). If it is not during the bonus game, the sub CPU 81 sets the bonus non-winning AT stock lottery table shown in FIGS. 51 to 57 (S404), and then proceeds to S411.

  If the bonus game is being played in S403, the sub CPU 81 sets “27” in the number-of-games check counter (S405), and then proceeds to S406. This game number check counter is a counter for subtracting a value for each unit game, and the set value is mainly a threshold value for checking the number of games (number of unit games) digested from the start of the bonus game. It corresponds to the number of check games).

  In S406, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the bonus type is MB3. When the bonus type is MB3, the sub CPU 81 sets “10” in the game number check counter again (S407), and then proceeds to S408. If the bonus type is not MB3 (in the case of MB1 and MB2), the sub CPU 81 proceeds directly to S408.

  In S <b> 408, the sub CPU 81 determines the value of the game number check counter to determine whether or not the number of games equal to or greater than the check game number has been consumed since the start of the bonus game. That is, in the bonus game of MB1 and MB2, it is determined whether or not “27” games or more have been consumed, and in the bonus game of MB3, it is determined whether or not “10” games or more have been consumed.

  In S408, if the number of games equal to or greater than the number of check games has not been consumed since the start of the bonus game, the sub CPU 81 sets the bonus medium AT stock number lottery table shown in FIG. 60 (S409), and then proceeds to S410. . On the other hand, when the number of games equal to or greater than the number of check games has been consumed since the start of the bonus game, the sub CPU 81 ends the AT stock lottery process as it is. That is, in the unit game in the latter half of the bonus game, the lottery of the AT stock number is not performed.

  In S410, the sub CPU 81 checks whether or not the value of the don control lip alignment counter is zero. If the value of the don control lip alignment counter is not 0, that is, if the dong control lip B or the dong control lip C is won once or continuously twice or more, the sub CPU 81 proceeds to S411 and the dong control lip alignment is completed. When the value of the counter is 0, the AT stock lottery process is terminated without performing the lottery of the AT stock number.

  In S411, the sub CPU 81 lots the AT stock number (set number) based on the AT lottery table, navigation mode, setting value, ART addition rate described later, and the like set in S402, S404, and S409.

  Then, based on the lottery result of the AT stock number, the sub CPU 81 adds the AT stock number for each corresponding navigation mode to the navigation mode stock counter of the sub RAM 83 (S412), and ends the AT stock lottery process. In this way, the AT stock stored in the navigation mode-specific stock counter is released according to the navigation mode determined by the navigation mode transition lottery processing shown in FIG. 104 described later. In the navigation mode, the priority is basically increased in the order of larger numbers, and AT stock is released for each navigation mode according to the priority.

[Navigation game number management process]
With reference to FIG. 103, the navigation game number management process performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 checks whether or not the number of navigation games is 0 (S421). The number of navigation games is counted by the sub CPU 81 by using a predetermined area of the sub RAM 83 as a navigation game number counter.

  If the number of navigation games is 0 in S421, the sub CPU 81 sets the address of the navigation mode stock counter corresponding to the navigation mode with the highest priority, and sets 8 in the navigation mode check counter of the sub RAM 83 (S422). . The navigation mode check counter is used for checking the presence or absence of AT stock in the priority order of the navigation modes 0 to 8. On the other hand, when the number of navigation games is not 0, that is, when there is a navigation game number of 1 or more, the sub CPU 81 proceeds to S429.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 checks whether or not there is a target navigation mode AT stock based on the value of the stock counter to which the address is set (S423). If there is no target navigation mode AT stock, the sub CPU 81 proceeds to S424. If there is a target navigation mode AT stock, the sub CPU 81 proceeds to S427.

  In S424, the sub CPU 81 updates the address of the navigation mode stock counter according to the priority order. As a result, the address of the stock counter in the navigation mode corresponding to the next priority order is set.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 decrements the navigation mode check counter by 1 (S425), and checks whether the value of the navigation mode check counter is 0 (S426).

  If the value of the navigation mode check counter is 0 in S426, the sub CPU 81 ends the navigation game number management process as it is. On the other hand, if the value of the navigation mode check counter is not 0, that is, if there is a navigation mode-specific stock counter that has not yet been checked, the sub CPU 81 returns to S423.

  In S427, the sub CPU 81 subtracts 1 from the stock number of the target that is determined to have AT stock, and the sub CPU 81 sets the navigation game number 30 corresponding to the AT stock number 1 to the navigation game number counter. (S428). Thereafter, the sub CPU 81 ends the navigation game number management process.

  In S429, the sub CPU 81 decrements the value of the navigation game number counter (the number of navigation games) by 1, and thereafter ends the navigation game number management process. By such a navigation game number management process, the navigation game is executed as long as the AT stock exists every time a start command is received. Further, even if there is no AT stock in one navigation mode, if there is an AT stock in another navigation mode, the navigation game is executed using the AT stock in another navigation mode. In the navigation game number management process, the total number of navigation games executed from the initial state is also counted by using a dedicated counter as the “total number of navigation games”.

  As shown in FIG. 115, in the navigation game, during the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, on the display screen 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5, for example, the correct answer is displayed in the upper area corresponding to each symbol display area 21L, 21C, 21R. Numbers N1, N2, and N3 indicating the pressing order of the stop operation are displayed.

[Navigation mode transition lottery processing]
With reference to FIG. 104, the navigation mode transition lottery process performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described.

  The sub CPU 81 checks whether or not the bonus has ended (called from the bonus end command reception process) based on the command reception process that has called the navigation mode transition lottery process (S431). At the end of the bonus, the sub CPU 81 sets a bonus end navigation mode shift lottery table shown in FIG. 48 (S432). At this time, the sub CPU 81 also sets the type of the navigation mode and the type of MB as the lottery parameters 1 and 2 which are the conditions for lottery. Thereafter, the sub CPU 81 proceeds to S439.

  If it is not at the end of the bonus in S431, the sub CPU 81 checks whether or not the number of navigation games is set (S433). When it is time to set the number of navigation games, the sub CPU 81 sets the navigation mode transition lottery table shown in FIG. 49 (S434). At this time, the sub CPU 81 also sets the value of the don lip counter (don control rep align counter) as the lottery parameter 1 which is a lottery condition. Thereafter, the sub CPU 81 proceeds to S439.

  If it is not at the time of setting the number of navigation games in S433, the sub CPU81 checks whether or not the number of navigation games has become 0 (S435). When the number of navigation games becomes zero, the sub CPU 81 sets the navigation game number 0 lottery table for the navigation game number 0 shown in FIG. 50 (S436). At this time, the sub CPU 81 does not particularly set lottery parameters which are conditions for lottery. Thereafter, the sub CPU 81 proceeds to S439.

  In S435, if it is not the time when the number of navigation games has become 0, the sub CPU 81 checks whether or not the bonus is not won (S437). In the case of bonus non-winning, the sub CPU 81 sets a bonus non-winning navigation mode transition lottery table shown in FIG. 47 (S438). At this time, the sub CPU 81 sets a winning combination as the lottery parameter 1 which is a condition at the time of lottery. Thereafter, the sub CPU 81 proceeds to S439.

  In S439, the sub CPU 81 determines a navigation mode as a transfer destination by lottery based on the set navigation mode transition lottery table and lottery parameters 1 and 2.

  Then, the sub CPU 81 stores the navigation mode as the lottery result in S439 in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 83 (S440), and ends the navigation mode transition lottery process. By such a navigation mode transition lottery process, the navigation mode is appropriately switched according to various game conditions.

[Navi game state transition processing]
With reference to FIG. 105, the navigation game state transition process performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 checks whether or not the number of navigation games is set (S441). When the number of navigation games is set, the sub CPU 81 shifts from the next game to the navigation game state 1 (S442), and ends the navigation game state transition process.

  If it is not at the time of setting the number of navigation games in S441, the sub CPU81 checks whether or not it is in the RT0 gaming state based on the gaming information (S443). When it is in the RT0 gaming state, the sub CPU 81 shifts from the next game to the navigation gaming state 2 (S444), and ends the navigation gaming state transition process.

  In S443, when it is not the RT0 gaming state, the sub CPU81 checks whether or not it is the RT1 gaming state based on the gaming information (S445). If it is in the RT1 gaming state, the sub CPU 81 shifts from the next game to the navigation gaming state 3 (S446), and ends the navigation gaming state transition process.

  In S445, if it is not in the RT1 gaming state, the sub CPU 81 checks whether or not it is in the RT2 gaming state based on the gaming information (S447). If it is in the RT2 gaming state, the sub CPU 81 shifts from the next game to the navigation gaming state 4 (S448), and ends the navigation gaming state transition process.

  In S447, if it is not the RT2 gaming state, the sub CPU81 checks whether or not the value of the navigation game number counter is 0 (S449). When the value of the navigation game number counter is 0, the sub CPU 81 shifts from the next game to the navigation game state 0 (S450), and ends the navigation game state transition process. If the value of the navigation game number counter is not 0, the sub CPU 81 ends the navigation game state transition process as it is. By such a navigation game state transition process, the navigation game states 0 to 4 are appropriately switched according to the game states of RT0 to RT4.

[Process when receiving a payout command]
With reference to FIG. 106, a payout command reception process performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the winning combination is replay based on the information included in the received payout command (S451). If the winning combination is not replay, that is, if a lost or small combination other than replay is a winning combination, the sub CPU 81 stores the received payout number in the payout number storage area of the sub RAM 83 (S452). On the other hand, if the winning combination is replay in S451, the sub CPU 81 proceeds to S458. This is because there is no difference in the number of replay winnings.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 adds the payout number received by the payout command to the sub difference number counter (S453). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 subtracts the inserted number received by the medal insertion command from the sub difference number counter (S454). Thereby, the sub difference number counter obtains the difference number (sub) of medals as the total value counted for each unit game from the initial state by the calculation processing of the sub CPU 81. The sub difference number counter is configured by holding the count result in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 83.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the value of the sub difference number counter is less than 0 (negative) (S455). At this time, if the value of the sub difference number counter is negative, the sub CPU 81 sets the value of the sub difference number counter to 0 (S456). On the other hand, if the value of the sub difference sheet counter is not negative but 0 or more, the sub CPU 81 proceeds to S457.

  Then, the sub CPU 81 stores the difference number (main) received from the main control circuit 71 by the payout command in the main difference number storage area of the sub RAM 83 (S457). The main difference number storage area is an area allocated to the sub RAM 83 and is used to hold the difference number (main) obtained by the main control circuit 71 on the sub control circuit 72. The main difference number storage area is also referred to as a main sub difference number counter in S498 of FIG.

  Thereafter, the sub CPU 81 acquires the current time from the sub RTC 81a, and stores the current time in the game end time storage area of the sub RAM 83 (S458). Thereafter, the sub CPU 81 ends the payout command reception process. In such a payout command reception process, the sub-control circuit 72 stores the difference number (main) obtained by the main difference number counter of the main control circuit 71 for each unit game, while the main difference number counter is By using a sub-difference counter that is not linked, a difference sheet (sub) is obtained separately from the difference sheet (main). The difference number (main) and difference number (sub) obtained in this manner are basically the same value if the system is basically normal.

[Process when bonus start command is received]
With reference to FIG. 107, a bonus start command reception process performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 stores the value of the bonus end number counter included in the bonus start command in the bonus end counter of the sub RAM 83 (S461).

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the type of the started bonus is MB1, MB2 (MBB) based on the information included in the bonus start command (S462).

  In S462, when the bonus type started is MB1 or MB2, the sub CPU 81 adds 1 to the bonus type 1 total counter of the sub RAM 83 (S463), and proceeds to S465. On the other hand, if the started bonus type is MB3 instead of MB1 and MB2, the sub CPU 81 adds 1 to the bonus type 2 total counter of the sub RAM 83 (S464), and proceeds to S465. The bonus type 1 total counter is a counter for counting from the initial state the number of bonus starts by MB1 and MB2 having a large prescribed end number. The bonus type 2 total counter is a counter for counting from the initial state the number of bonus starts by MB3 with a small prescribed end number. Each of the bonus type 1 total counter and the bonus type 2 total counter is configured by holding count results in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 83.

  In S465, the sub CPU 81 subtracts, from the bonus end counter, a value obtained by multiplying the value determined by the bonus end counter by a predetermined MB payout predetermined number and a predetermined MB insertion predetermined number. Thus, a bonus acquisition difference number is calculated (S465). Thereafter, the sub CPU 81 ends the bonus start command reception process.

  The planned payout number in MB is the expected average payout number of medals per unit game at the time of bonus, and is defined according to the type of bonus (type of MB1, MB2 and MB3). The prescribed insertion number in MB is the number of medals inserted per unit game at the time of bonus, and is set to 3 in this embodiment. That is, in the bonus start command reception process, a bonus acquisition difference number that is expected as a player's acquisition amount per corresponding bonus is calculated. The calculated bonus acquisition difference number is stored in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 83. It should be noted that the bonus acquisition difference number is not obtained by calculation processing, but may be a fixed numerical value determined in advance.

[Process when receiving bonus end command]
With reference to FIG. 108, a bonus end command reception process performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs the navigation mode transition lottery process shown in FIG. 104 described above (S471). Thereafter, the sub CPU 81 clears the value of the don control lip alignment counter (S108), and ends the process when the bonus end command is received. In such a bonus end command reception process, the value of the don control lip alignment counter is set to 0 each time the bonus ends.

[Limit processing task]
A limit processing task performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG. The limit processing task is executed in response to the mother task activation request shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs limit initial processing shown in FIG. 110 described later (S481). This process is executed using the power interruption recovery state as an argument.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 performs fraud determination processing shown in FIG. 111 described later (S482). Thereafter, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not fraud has occurred based on the determination result of the fraud determination process (S483).

  If it is determined in S483 that there is no fraud, the sub CPU 81 performs limit preliminary processing shown in FIG. 112 described later (S484), and then performs limit determination processing shown in FIG. 113 described later (S485). On the other hand, if it is determined that the fraud has occurred, the sub CPU 81 returns to the process of S482.

  Thereafter, the sub CPU 81 registers the data determined in each process of S482, S484, and S485 in a predetermined area of the sub RAM (S486), and ends the limit processing task. In such a limit processing task, data related to a limit number and notice number, which will be described later, and data related to fraud determination using the difference number are obtained, and data corresponding to each content is registered. . The registered data may be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 as message information or the like by executing an animation task depending on the content.

[Limit initial processing]
With reference to FIG. 110, the limit initial process performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 acquires the current time from the sub RTC 81a (S491). Thereafter, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is the time of power failure recovery based on the power failure recovery state as an argument (S492). The elements that are determined to be when power is restored include an initialization command that may be transmitted from the main control circuit 71 when the power is turned on, in addition to the power interruption return flag. That is, in S492, it is determined whether or not the power is turned on anyway.

  If it is determined in S492 that the power interruption is restored (when the power is turned on), the sub CPU 81 subtracts the power interruption occurrence time stored in the power interruption occurrence time storage area of the sub RAM 83 from the current time to obtain a calculation time. (S493). Thereafter, the sub CPU 81 sets the power OFF time as the determination time (S494), and proceeds to S497. This power-off time is the same as that defined in the main control circuit 71. The power-off time continues for a relatively long time corresponding to the power-on on the next day after the power is turned off when the hall is closed. It is defined to determine whether or not it was off. For example, the power OFF time is about 5 hours.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S492 that it is not the time of power failure recovery (power-on), the sub CPU 81 subtracts the game end time stored in the game end time storage area of the sub RAM 83 from the current time, and calculates time Is obtained (S495). Thereafter, the sub CPU 81 sets the no-operation time as the determination time (S496), and proceeds to S497. This no-operation time is the same as that specified in the main control circuit 71, and is specified to determine whether or not the player has not operated for a certain period of time in the power-on state. For example, the no-operation time is about 1 to 3 hours.

  In S497, the sub CPU 81 checks whether or not the calculation time exceeds the determination time (power OFF time or no operation time) set in S494 or S496. When the calculation time exceeds the determination time, the sub CPU 81 clears the values of the sub difference counter and the main sub difference counter and the ART addition rate described later (S498), and ends the limit initial process. When the calculation time does not exceed the determination time, the sub CPU 81 ends the limit initial process as it is. That is, in such limit initial processing, information related to the difference number is reset when the power is turned on or when the player starts the game for the first time.

[Illegal judgment processing]
The fraud determination process performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG. Note that this fraud determination process is a process using the difference number in particular, and the fraud determination using information other than the difference sheet may be performed separately or not particularly.

  First, the sub CPU 81 checks whether fraud has occurred based on error information received from the main control circuit 71 other than the difference number (S501).

  In S501, if a check result of fraud is obtained from error information other than the difference number, the sub CPU 81 ends the fraud determination process. On the other hand, if the check result that the fraud has occurred is not obtained from error information other than the difference number, the sub CPU 81 obtains the value of the sub difference number counter (S502), and then the sub CPU 81 determines the main sub difference. The value of the sheet counter is acquired (S503).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 compares the value of the main sub difference sheet counter with the value of the sub difference sheet counter, and checks whether these values match (S504). If they do not match, the sub CPU 81 proceeds to S511 described later. If they match, the sub CPU 81 further determines whether or not a bonus is in progress (S505).

  If the bonus is not being determined in S505, the sub CPU 81 checks whether or not the value of the sub difference number counter exceeds a predetermined determination start number (S506). On the other hand, in the case of a bonus, the sub CPU 81 ends the fraud determination process. The determination start number is a threshold value that triggers the start of fraud determination in a gaming state other than during the bonus, and is set to a value of about 100 to 250, for example.

  In S506, when the value of the sub difference counter exceeds the determination start number, the sub CPU 81 multiplies the value of the bonus type 1 total counter by the net increase number (208) per bonus of the corresponding type to obtain the numerical value B1. Calculate (S507). That is, in S507, the numerical value B1 is obtained as the total value of the net increase in the number of MB1 and MB2 performed from the initial state to the present time. If the value of the sub difference number counter does not exceed the determination start number, the sub CPU 81 ends the fraud determination process.

  Subsequently, the value B2 is calculated by multiplying the value of the bonus type 2 total counter by the net increase number (54) per bonus of the corresponding type (S508). That is, in S508, the numerical value B2 is obtained as the total value of the net increase in the number of MB3 performed from the initial state to the present time.

  Further, the sub CPU 81 obtains a value (N) obtained by multiplying the total number of navigation games by a net increase in number per unit game as numerical information relating to a gaming state other than the bonus state, and this value (N) is calculated as described above. By adding the numerical values B1 and B2, the total value (TOTAL) of the net increase number is obtained (S509). The total number of navigation games is counted by using a dedicated counter in the above-described navigation game number management process. The net increase number per unit game corresponds to the net increase number in a navigation game other than the bonus game. The sub CPU 81 uses the internal lottery table for each sub game state shown in FIGS. 61 to 63, and calculates the net increase number per unit game by totaling all the expected values for each winning combination for each game state. be able to. Thereby, the total value (TOTAL) of the net increase number is calculated as an estimated value of the net increase number of the bonus game and the navigation game from the initial state.

  Then, the sub CPU 81 checks whether or not the value of the sub difference number counter exceeds the total value (TOTAL) of the net increase number (S510). If the value of the sub difference number counter exceeds the total value (TOTAL) of the net increase number, the sub CPU 81 proceeds to S511. When the value of the sub difference number counter does not exceed the total value (TOTAL) of the net increase number, the sub CPU 81 ends the fraud determination process.

  In step S511, the sub CPU 81 sets fraud occurrence error registration data, and then ends the fraud determination process. The set fraud error registration data is transferred to the animation task, and as a result, a corresponding error message or the like is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. In such fraud determination processing, the occurrence of fraud is reliably grasped because the difference number (main) obtained by the main control circuit 71 and the difference number (sub) obtained by the sub control circuit 72 are different. Can do. In addition, even if the difference number is the same, even if the total value (TOTAL) of the total increase number of the bonus game and the navigation game exceeds the actual difference number, the occurrence of fraud is assured. I can grasp it.

[Limit pre-processing]
With reference to FIG. 112, the limit preliminary process performed by sub CPU81 is demonstrated.

  First, the sub CPU 81 checks whether or not a bonus is in progress (S521). In the case of a bonus, the sub CPU 81 ends the limit preprocessing. On the other hand, if the bonus is not in effect, the sub CPU 81 advances to step S522.

  In S522, the sub CPU 81 sets the sub internal lottery table (sub game state internal lottery tables shown in FIGS. 61 to 63) based on the gaming state.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 calculates a net increase number per unit game from the set sub internal lottery table (S523), and ends the limit pre-processing. As described above, the net increase per unit game is obtained by using the internal lottery tables for each sub game state shown in FIGS. 61 to 63, and summing up all the expected values for each winning state for each game state. Can be obtained. In such limit pre-processing, a net increase in number per unit game at the time of non-bonus can be obtained.

[Limit judgment processing]
A limit determination process performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 obtains the value of the sub difference number counter (difference number (sub)) (S531). Then, it is checked whether or not the obtained difference number (sub) is equal to or greater than a limit number as an upper limit value for restricting the navigation game (notification effect) (S532).

  If the difference number (sub) is equal to or greater than the limit number in S532, the sub CPU 81 sets a limit display (S533) and ends the limit determination process. When such a limit display is set, as shown in FIG. 116, no information indicating the pressing order of the stop operation is displayed even during the navigation game. A message T1 such as “limiter is being displayed” indicating that the limit has been exceeded is displayed.

  If the difference number (sub) is less than the limit number in S532, the sub CPU 81 checks whether or not the difference number (sub) is equal to or greater than the limit prior number (S534). The limit advance number is numerical management information set as the above-mentioned “number of notices”, and in this embodiment, it is assumed that it is set to “95000” by the hall staff as an example. Note that the limit number can only be set to a value that is always larger than the limit limit number. In this embodiment, the limit number is set to “100,000” by a hall clerk as an example. When the difference number (sub) is less than the limit prior number, the sub CPU 81 proceeds to S539.

  In S534, when the difference number (sub) is equal to or greater than the limit prior number, the sub CPU 81 further calculates the ART additional increase rate (S535). This ART extra increase rate is a parameter for increasing the probability of lottery of the AT stock number, and is calculated as follows. That is, the ART addition rate is obtained by subtracting the limit advance number and the remaining number from the limit number, and dividing the result by the remaining number and a predetermined coefficient. Here, the remaining number is the number of medals that the player can acquire by digesting the number of remaining navigation games, and the number of navigation games and sub game states shown in FIGS. It is obtained by the arithmetic processing of the sub CPU 81 on the basis of the winning combination expected value of the internal lottery table. The coefficient is a predetermined fixed numerical value. Thereby, the ART additional increase rate is calculated as a numerical value of 1.0 to 2.0, for example, and increases as the difference number approaches the limit number, that is, the remaining number of games decreases. Specifically, the ART extra increase rate is multiplied by each coefficient in the stock number lottery table shown in FIGS. As a result, the winning probability of the AT stock number increases. The ART extra increase rate calculated in this way is stored in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 83 and cleared in the limit initial process.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 turns on the limit warning flag during ART (S536). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 subtracts the value of the sub difference number counter (difference number (sub)) from the limit number, thereby calculating a remaining acquisition number that can be substantially acquired until the limit number is reached (S567). . The calculated acquired remaining number is stored in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 83. The ART limit limit notice flag is used to determine whether or not to display a message notifying that the limit is reached during the bonus.

  Then, the sub CPU 81 performs limit limit display setting (S538). When such limit advance display is set, as shown in FIG. 118, numbers N1 to N3 indicating the push order of the stop operation by the navigation game itself are allowed, while the display of the liquid crystal display device 5 is displayed. On the screen 5a, for example, a message T3 such as “A limiter is generated when 500 sheets are acquired later” is displayed in an area below each of the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R. Thus, the player can confirm that the navigation game is restricted when the navigation game is continued, and the number of remaining acquisitions possible until the limit number is reached.

  Further, the sub CPU 81 checks whether or not the bonus game is carried over and the number of navigation games is one or more (S539). If the bonus is not being carried over, or if the number of navigation games is not 1 or more, the sub CPU 81 proceeds to S543.

  In S539, when the bonus is being carried over and the number of navigation games is one or more, the sub CPU 81 reaches after the bonus by adding the bonus acquisition difference number to the value of the sub difference number counter (difference number (sub)). A post-bonus estimated difference number is calculated (S540). Here, the bonus acquisition difference number is obtained by the same procedure as the processing of S465 in the bonus start command reception processing shown in FIG.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 checks whether or not the calculated post-bonus estimated difference number exceeds the limit number (S541). That is, in S541, it is determined whether or not the limit number is reached during the bonus. When the post-bonus estimated difference number does not exceed the limit number, the sub CPU 81 ends the limit determination process.

  In S541, when the post-bonus planned difference number exceeds the limit number, the sub CPU 81 sets post-bonus limit notification display (S542), and ends the limit determination process. When such a post-bonus limit notification display is set, as shown in FIG. 117, during the display of numbers N1 to N3 indicating the pressing order of the stop operation by the navigation game before the bonus game, the liquid crystal display device 5 On the display screen 5a, for example, a text message T2 such as “Limiter occurs after bonus ends” is displayed in a region below each symbol display region 21L, 21C, 21R. As a result, if the player starts the bonus game while leaving the number of navigation games, the number of navigation games is unnecessarily consumed due to the restriction based on the limit number. It can be confirmed that the bonus game should be started after digestion.

  In S543, the sub CPU 81 checks whether or not there is one or more AT stock number (set number) remaining in the bonus. If the bonus is not being performed, or if the number of AT stocks (number of sets) is not 1 or more, the sub CPU 81 ends the limit determination process.

  If it is determined in S543 that there is a bonus and the AT stock number (set number) is 1 or more, the sub CPU 81 further checks whether or not the ART limit notice flag is ON (S544). If the ART limit notice flag is not on, the sub CPU 81 ends the limit determination process.

  If the ART limit notice flag is on in S544, the sub CPU 81 sets the bonus limit notice display (S545), and ends the limit determination process. When such a bonus limit notice display is set, although not particularly shown, on the display screen 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5, for example, in the area below each of the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, A text message such as “A limiter will occur.” Is displayed. Thus, the player can recognize that the difference number will reach the limit number during the bonus.

  As described above, in the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 calculates the difference number (main) from the initial state, and the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 72 also differs from the initial state. The number of sheets (sub) is calculated. When the difference number (sub) reaches the upper limit, the navigation game is restricted.

  By the way, in a normal state, the difference number (main) and the difference number (sub) always coincide with each other. On the other hand, for example, when an illegal act such as a so-called goto action is performed on the sub-control circuit 72 and information on the difference number (sub) is altered, the difference from the difference number (main) obtained from the main control circuit 71 The number of sheets (sub) does not match.

  As a result, the sub CPU 81 obtains a determination result that the difference number (main) and the difference number (sub) do not match (see S504 in FIG. 111), and error processing is executed based on the determination result (FIG. 111, S511).

  Therefore, according to the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, the navigation game in which the acquisition of medals is promoted based on the preset limit number is regulated, and the proper implementation of the regulation is ensured even by an illegal act. Can do.

  Further, the sub control circuit 72 obtains a net increase as an estimated value based on the number of bonus operations from the initial state (see S507 and S508 in FIG. 111), and as an estimated value based on the number of times the navigation game is executed. Is calculated (see S509 in FIG. 111), and error processing is executed even when a difference number (sub) that exceeds the total net increase is calculated (see FIG. 111). 111, S510).

  Therefore, even when the difference number (main) and the difference number (sub) match, the actual net increase (difference number (sub)) is calculated as the net increase (estimated at S509 in FIG. 111). It is also possible to deal with fraudulent acts exceeding TOTAL)).

  Further, when the number of difference (sub) reaches a preset number of notices before reaching the upper limit number, a notice that the navigation game is restricted is displayed (see FIGS. 117 and 118). ), The player can proceed with the game with confidence by receiving such a notice before the regulation is actually performed.

  The number of unit games for executing the navigation game is determined by lottery as the number of AT stocks that can be added, but if the difference number (sub) exceeds the prior number (see S534 in FIG. 113), the difference number ( As (sub) approaches the limit number, the lottery probability of the AT stock number is gradually increased by the ART addition rate (see S535 in FIG. 113).

  Therefore, according to the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, after a notice that the execution of the navigation game is restricted (see FIG. 118), the AT stock number is changed by increasing the lottery probability of the AT stock number. Since it can be expected that it will be easy to win in the lottery, it is possible to maintain the interest of the game even after such a notice.

  When a bonus is determined as an internal winning combination and a combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus is stopped and displayed, the bonus game is operated until a predetermined number of medals are paid out.

  If the number of AT stocks remains and the bonus is determined as an internal winning combination (see S539 in FIG. 113), it is estimated as the player's acquisition according to the start of the bonus game The post-bonus estimated difference number is calculated (see S540 in FIG. 113).

  When the calculated post-bonus estimated difference number exceeds the limit number (S541 in FIG. 113), it is notified that the execution of the navigation game is restricted after the bonus before the bonus game is started (see S542 in FIG. 113). ).

  Therefore, according to the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, it can be expected that more bonus medals will be obtained by starting the bonus game after it is predicted that the execution of the navigation game is restricted. Even if it is later, the interest of the game can be maintained.

  As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described, this invention is not restricted to what was mentioned above.

  For example, the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines in addition to the pachi-slot 1 as in the present embodiment. Furthermore, the present invention can also be applied to a game program in which the above-described operation of the pachislot machine 1 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. In addition, the game program may be distributed as a download format program via the Internet, for example.

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

Claims (1)

A plurality of symbol display means capable of variably displaying and stopping a plurality of symbols;
Input accepting means for accepting input of game media necessary for unit games;
Start operation means for accepting a start operation of a unit game by a player in response to acceptance of the insertion of a game medium by the insertion acceptance means;
An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination from a plurality of combinations in response to an operation of the start operation means;
In response to the start operating means being operated, the symbol changing means for variably displaying the plurality of symbols in the plurality of symbol displaying means,
A plurality of stop operation means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of symbol display means, and receiving a stop operation by the player;
Stop control means for stopping and displaying the plurality of symbols in the plurality of symbol display means in response to the operation of the internal winning combination determined by the internal symbol combination determining means and the plurality of stop operation means,
A payout means for paying out game media according to a combination of symbols stopped and displayed in the plurality of symbol display means;
If a predetermined condition is satisfied, notification effect executing means for executing a notification effect for notifying the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means,
Insertion number counting means for counting the number of game media input accepted by the input acceptance means from the initial state;
A payout number counting means for counting the number of payouts of game media paid out by the payout means from an initial state;
A difference number calculating means for calculating a result obtained by subtracting the input number from the number of payouts as a difference number;
When the difference number calculated by the difference number calculating means exceeds a predetermined upper limit value, the notification effect restricting means for restricting the execution of the notification effect by the notification effect executing means even when the predetermined condition is satisfied. When,
When the difference exceeds a predetermined value smaller than the upper limit value, notification effect regulation notice means for notifying that execution of the notification effect is restricted;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

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