JP2015027601A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which, even when a high RT game state finishes, is capable of providing a player with an expectation for subsequent games and prevents a game parlor from suffering from unexpected disadvantages.SOLUTION: A main CPU (31) of a pachinko slot machine (1) finishes the high RT game state when a replay 7 which always wins regardless of whether stop operation is performed or not, when the replay 7 is determined as an internal winning combination during the high RT game state, which is advantageous for player wins. Meanwhile, a sub CPU (81) of the pachinko slot machine (1) carries out a lottery for a navigation point when the replay 7 is determined as the internal winning combination during the high RT game state, and when there is one or more navigation points, the sub CPU (81) performs notification for shifting the game after the finish of the high RT game state into the high RT game state. Thus, the high RT game state finishes properly, so that the game parlor does not suffer from unexpected disadvantages and the machine can provide the player with expectation on the game after the finish of the high RT game state by the navigation point lottery.

Description

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

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

  As such a gaming machine, when a replay related to replay is in a high RT gaming state with a high probability of being determined as an internal winning combination, a gaming machine that ends the high RT gaming state when a specific combination (for example, cherry) wins In addition, when there are one or more navigation points, a gaming machine that performs notification for avoiding winning of a specific combination is known (for example, Patent Document 1). According to such a gaming machine, winning of a specific combination can be avoided by receiving the notification, so that the high RT gaming state can be substantially continued as long as there is a navigation point.

JP 2008-136593 A

  However, in such a gaming machine, if a specific role wins despite being notified, the high RT gaming state ends without any relief, so that the subsequent game is monotonous and interesting. It will be low. On the other hand, since the high RT gaming state can be continued depending on the stop operation of the player, if the high RT gaming state continues unexpectedly, the game store may suffer an unexpected disadvantage. .

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that gives a player a sense of expectation in a subsequent game even when the high RT gaming state ends, and does not cause an unexpected disadvantage to the gaming store. And

The present invention provides the following gaming machines.
A plurality of symbol display means capable of variably displaying and stopping a plurality of symbols;
A plurality of internal lottery tables in which a lottery probability of a plurality of re-game players and a type of the re-game player to be lottered are respectively defined corresponding to a plurality of game states;
Switching means for switching the gaming state triggered by a predetermined condition;
An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination including a plurality of the re-playing combinations with reference to an internal lottery table corresponding to the current gaming state;
A plurality of stop operation means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of symbol display means and receiving a player's stop operation;
Stop command means for outputting a stop command signal for commanding stop of a symbol variably displayed on the symbol display means corresponding to the operated stop operation means in response to an operation of the stop operation means by a player; ,
In response to the output of the stop command signal, stop control means for stopping the symbol display on the symbol display means;
Stop operation order notification means for notifying the order of stop operations advantageous to the player;
Notification right lottery means for lottering the right to receive notification by the stop operation order notification means;
Notification right storage means for storing the notification right lottery by the notification right lottery means;
With
As at least a plurality of re-playing roles, it has at least a high-accuracy transition re-playing role and a specific re-playing role,
As a plurality of gaming states, at least a general gaming state and a high-probability re-gaming state with a high probability that the re-playing role is determined as an internal winning combination as compared to the general gaming state,
The switching means is
Based on the fact that the symbol combination relating to the highly probable transition re-gamer is displayed on the symbol display means, the gaming state is switched to the high probability re-gaming state,
In the high-probability re-gaming state, the high-probability re-gaming state is terminated on the condition that the symbol combination related to the specific re-game player is displayed on the symbol display means,
The stop control means includes
When it is determined to include the specific re-gamer as an internal winning combination, the symbol variation display so as to display the symbol combination related to the specific re-game player on the symbol display means regardless of the stop operation of the player Control
The stop operation order notification means notifies the order of the stop operations on the condition that the notification right is stored by the notification right storage means,
The informing right lottery means performs the informing right lottery on the condition that the specific re-gamer is determined as an internal winning combination.

  (1) A plurality of symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R, which will be described later, display windows 21L, 21C, 21R, which will be described later) and a plurality of gaming states capable of variably displaying and stopping a plurality of symbols. Corresponding to, a plurality of internal lottery tables each defining the lottery probability of a plurality of re-game players and the types of the re-game players to be lottered, and switching means (for example, switching a game state triggered by a predetermined condition) , A later-described main CPU 31) and an internal lottery table corresponding to the current gaming state, and an internal winning combination determining means (for example, a later-described main CPU 31) that determines an internal winning combination including the plurality of re-games. And a plurality of stop operation means (for example, stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R described later) provided corresponding to each of the plurality of symbol display means and receiving a player's stop operation; Stop command means for outputting a stop command signal for commanding stop of a symbol variably displayed on the symbol display means corresponding to the operated stop operation means in response to an operation of the stop operation means by a player. For example, a stop switch 7S which will be described later, a stop control means (for example, a main CPU 31 which will be described later) for stopping the change display of symbols on the symbol display means in response to the output of the stop command signal, Stop operation order notification means (for example, a sub-CPU 81 described later) for notifying a stop operation order advantageous to the user, and a navigation point lottery means for lottering a navigation point that is a right for receiving notification by the stop operation order notification means (For example, a sub CPU 81 described later) and navigation point storage means for storing the navigation points lottery by the navigation point lottery means (For example, a navigation point counter to be described later), and as the plurality of replaying roles, a normal replaying role (for example, replaying 1 to be described later) and a high-accuracy transition replaying role (for example, replaying 2 to 6 to be described later) ), At least a low-probability replaying game player (for example, replays 8 and 9 described later) and a specific regamer (for example, replaying 7 described later), and a bonus gaming state (for example, described later) as a plurality of gaming states. BB gaming state, MB gaming state), a general gaming state, and a first high-probability replaying state (for example, described later) with a high probability that the re-playing role is determined as an internal winning combination as compared to the general gaming state. RT4-RT6 gaming state) and second high-probability re-gaming state (for example, RT7 gaming state to be described later), and high-probability re-game transition preparation state which is a gaming state that is switched to the first high-probability re-gaming state For example, the plurality of internal lottery tables have a bonus combination that triggers switching to the bonus game state in any of the internal lottery tables, and the specific replaying combination. Special internal winning combinations (for example, winning numbers “5” to “10”, which will be described later) can be determined simultaneously, and the internal lottery table corresponding to the general gaming state and the first high probability replaying state is The high-probability transition re-game player and the low-probability transition re-game player are configured not to be determined as internal winning combinations, and the internal lottery table corresponding to the high-probability re-game transition ready state includes the special internal winning combination. Except that the specific replay combination is not determined as an internal winning combination, and the high probability transition replay combination and the low probability transition replay combination are simultaneously A six-choice internal winning combination (for example, a six-choice replay to be described later) can be determined, and the switching means displays a specific symbol combination (for example, an RT action symbol to be described later) on the symbol display means. The gaming state is switched to the high-probability re-game transition preparation state, and the gaming state is changed to the first high level based on the fact that the symbol combination relating to the high-probability transition re-game is displayed on the symbol display means. The game state is switched to the probable replay state, and the game state is switched to the general game state based on the fact that the symbol combination relating to the low-probability transition replay player is displayed on the symbol display means. Based on the display of the symbol combination relating to the specific re-game player on the display means, the game state is switched to the second high-probability re-game state, and a predetermined number of games (for example, two games) are performed. The second high-probability re-gaming state is terminated and switched to the general gaming state, and in the first high-probability re-gaming state, the symbol combination related to the specific re-game player is displayed on the symbol display means. The first high-probability re-gaming state is terminated, the gaming state is switched to the second high-probability re-gaming state, and the second high-probability re-gaming state is terminated when a predetermined number of games are performed. When the six-choice internal winning combination is determined, the stop control means switches to the symbol display means when the stop operation is stopped in a specific stop operation order. The symbol combination related to the combination is displayed, and when the stop operation is performed in a stop operation sequence different from the specific stop operation sequence, the symbol combination related to the low-probability replay game combination is displayed on the symbol display means. Control the fluctuation display When it is determined to include the specific re-gamer as an internal winning combination, the symbol variation display so as to display the symbol combination related to the specific re-game player on the symbol display means regardless of the stop operation of the player The stop operation order notification means notifies the specific stop operation order on condition that one or more navigation points are stored by the navigation point storage means, and the navigation point lottery means A gaming machine characterized in that lottery of the navigation points is performed on condition that the specific re-gamer is determined as an internal winning combination.

  According to this gaming machine, when the symbol combination related to the specific re-gamer is displayed on the symbol display means in the first high-probability re-gaming state, the first high-probability re-gaming state is terminated. At this time, if the specific re-game player is determined as an internal winning combination, a corresponding symbol combination is displayed regardless of the player's stop operation. As a result, the first high-probability re-playing state is always terminated when a specific re-playing player wins internally, so that it is possible to prevent the game store from suffering an unexpected disadvantage, and at the same time, Gender can be controlled.

  On the other hand, when the specific re-playing role is determined as the internal winning combination, the navigation point lottery means performs navigation point lottery, and when one or more navigation points are lottery, the first high probability replay is thereafter performed. The order of the stop operation for shifting to the gaming state is notified. Therefore, even when the first high-probability re-gaming state ends, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation in the subsequent game.

  Further, the specific re-game combination can be determined as an internal winning combination at the same time as the bonus combination in any gaming state. Therefore, when the first high-probability re-gaming state ends, a sense of expectation can be given regarding the transition to the bonus gaming state.

  Further, when the first high-probability re-gaming state ends, the game is switched to the second high-probability re-gaming state with a high probability that the re-game is determined as an internal winning combination for a predetermined number of games. Therefore, even when the first high-probability re-gaming state ends, a certain profit can be given to the player during the predetermined number of games.

  Therefore, according to this gaming machine, the first high-probability re-gaming state is always terminated by the specific re-gamer, so that a certain expectation is given regarding the subsequent game while appropriately controlling the gambling of the player. A gaming machine that can be used.

  (2) The high-accuracy transition re-game player has at least a first high-accuracy transition re-game player (for example, replay 4 described later) and a second high-accuracy transition re-game player (for example, replay 5 described later), The six-choice internal winning combination is a first six-choice internal winning combination in which the first high-progression transition replaying player and the low-probability transition replaying player win simultaneously, At least a second six-choice internal winning combination that the winning game replaying player wins at the same time, and the first high probability replaying state is displayed on the symbol display means in accordance with the symbol related to the first highly reliable transferring gamer A special first high-probability re-game state (for example, RT4 game state described later) that is switched based on the combination being displayed, and a symbol combination related to the second high-probability transition re-game is displayed on the symbol display means. Specific first high probability replays that are switched based on what is done An internal lottery table corresponding to the special first high probability replaying state, and an internal lottery table corresponding to the specific first high probability replaying state The gaming machine according to (1) is configured so that the probabilities that the specific re-game winning combination is determined as an internal winning combination are different.

  According to this gaming machine, as the first high-probability replay state, a special first high-probability re-playing state and a specific first high-probability re-playing state are provided. It was configured so that the lottery probability of the re-gamer was different. As a result, in the two first high-probability re-gaming states, the expectation for the continuation of the first high-probability re-gaming state is changed, and a variety of gaming properties can be provided.

  According to the present invention, even when the high RT gaming state ends, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that gives a player a sense of expectation in a subsequent game and does not suffer an unexpected disadvantage to the gaming store. .

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  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

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

  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).

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

  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, and 49R perform control to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel based on the internal winning combination and the timing when the stop button is pressed.

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

  The reel stop control means displays the symbol combination as much as possible along the winning 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, and 3R are rotated using the specified time so that they are not displayed along the winning line. To stop.

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

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

  Further, in the pachislot 1, the video display performed by the liquid crystal display device 5, the light output performed by the lamp 14, the sound output performed by the speakers 9L and 9R, or a combination thereof is used in the above-described series of flows. Various productions are 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 content is determined, the effect execution means (the liquid crystal display device 5 described later, the speakers 9L and 9R described later, and the lamp 14 described later), when the reels 3L, 3C and 3R start to rotate, each reel 3L. , 3C, 3R, the execution of the performance is advanced in conjunction with each opportunity, such as when the determination of the presence or absence of a prize is made. 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.

<Transition of gaming state>
Here, in the present embodiment, even if the extracted random number values are the same, the internal winning combination determined may be different if the gaming state is different. In the present embodiment, such a gaming state includes a general gaming state, an RT1 gaming state, an RT2 gaming state, an RT3 gaming state, an RT4 gaming state, an RT5 gaming state, an RT6 gaming state, an RT7 gaming state, an RT8 gaming state, and an RT9 gaming. A state, a BB gaming state, and an MB gaming state are provided (an RB gaming state equivalent to the BB gaming state is also provided).

  In the general gaming state and the RT1 to RT9 gaming states, the probabilities that a privilege such as re-game activation is given to the player are different. That is, a privilege such as replay activation is given to the player “Replay 1A, Replay 1B, Replay 1C, Replay 1D (hereinafter referred to as“ Replay 1 ”if not distinguished), Replay 2, Replay 3, Replay 4A, Replay 4B, Replay 4C (hereinafter referred to as “Replay 4” if not distinguished), Replay 5A, Replay 5B, Replay 5C (hereinafter referred to as “Replay 5” if not distinguished), Replay 6A, Replay 6B, Replay 6C (hereinafter referred to as “Replay 6” if not distinguished), Replay 7A, Replay 7B, Replay 7C (hereinafter referred to as “Replay 7” if not distinguished), Replay 8A, Replay 8B, Replay 8C (hereinafter distinguished) If not, it is referred to as “Replay 8”), or Replay 9 (hereinafter referred to as “Replay 1-9”) Probability of "collectively referred to as)" is determined as the internal winning combination are different.

  In the present embodiment, the probability that a replay is determined as an internal winning combination is relatively low in the general gaming state and the RT1 gaming state, and the probability that a replay is determined as an internal winning combination is relatively low in other game states. high. Further, the RT1 to RT3 gaming state and the RT4 to RT6 gaming state have different degrees of expectation for shifting to the general gaming state or the RT1 gaming state with a low probability that the replay is determined as an internal winning combination. That is, the RT1 to RT3 gaming state is easier to transition to the general gaming state or the RT1 gaming state, and the RT4 to RT6 gaming state is less likely to transition to the general gaming state or the RT1 gaming state. Therefore, the RT4 to RT6 gaming state is a more advantageous state for the player than the general gaming state and the RT1 to RT3 gaming state.

  Further, the RB (BB) gaming state is a gaming state that shifts when a big bonus or a regular bonus is operated, and the MB gaming state is a gaming state that shifts when a middle bonus is operated. The RB (BB) gaming state or the MB gaming state is a state in which the payout of medals per game (unit game) is relatively large, and the state continues for a plurality of games.

  When BB (BB1 to 4) is determined as an internal winning combination and won, a big bonus or a regular bonus is operated, and when MB (MB1, 2) is determined as an internal winning combination and a middle prize is operated, a middle bonus is operated. In addition, BB or MB is a carryover combination that is carried over until winning a prize when it is determined as an internal winning combination, and corresponds to a so-called bonus combination. The state where such bonus combination is carried over may be referred to as “between flags” below.

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, the RT8 gaming state and the RT9 gaming state are gaming states (between flags) in which a bonus (BB or MB) is carried over. Here, when BB (BB1, 2) is carried over, it becomes RT8 gaming state, and when MB (BB3, 4 or MB1,2) is carried over, it becomes RT9 gaming state.

  When the carried bonus is won, the corresponding bonus is activated. When this bonus is over, the gaming state shifts to the general gaming state. Here, the transition conditions to the general gaming state will be described. In addition to the bonus end, (2) the replays 8 and 9 win, and (3) two games are consumed in the RT7 gaming state. The replays 8 and 9 win in the RT1 to RT3 gaming states and do not win in the RT4 to RT6 gaming states that are more advantageous than these gaming states. Next, when the RT action symbol is displayed in the general gaming state for the transition condition from the general gaming state to another gaming state, the state transitions to the RT1 gaming state.

  Note that the RT operation symbol is that the type of the first stop operation is not appropriate when “three-choice small role (a data pointer for replay / replay to be described later“ 36 to 62 ”)” is determined as the internal winning combination. It is a symbol that can sometimes be displayed. When the type of the first stop operation is appropriate (one of the three), the normal combination 4 wins, but details will be described later.

  For this reason, in the general gaming state, when the “three-choice small role” is won internally and the three-choice is wrong, the general gaming state may shift to the RT1 gaming state.

  In the general gaming state, (1) when the bonus is internally won, the game shifts to the RT8 gaming state or the RT9 gaming state according to the type of the bonus, and (2) when the replay 7 wins, the game shifts to the RT7 gaming state. The transition conditions are the same in other game states.

  Next, the RT1 gaming state will be described. Transition to the RT1 gaming state is made by displaying the RT action symbol. Here, in the general gaming state, the RT2 gaming state, and the RT3 gaming state, basically, the appropriate first stop operation type is not notified when the three-choice winning combination is won internally. On the other hand, in the RT4 to RT6 gaming state, the appropriate first stop operation type is always notified. Therefore, in the RT4 to RT6 gaming state, the RT operation symbol is not substantially displayed, and as a result, the RT4 to RT6 gaming state does not shift to the RT1 gaming state as long as the notification is followed. Next, when the replay 2 wins for the transition condition from the RT1 gaming state to another gaming state, the RT2 gaming state transitions. Replay 2 can be won only in the RT1 gaming state.

  Next, the RT2 gaming state will be described. The game moves to the RT2 gaming state when winning a replay 2. Replay 2 can be won only in the RT1 gaming state. Therefore, the transition to the RT2 gaming state is made only from the RT1 gaming state. Then, from the RT2 gaming state to another gaming state, when the RT action symbol is displayed, the RT1 gaming state is shifted to, and when the replay 3 is won, the RT3 gaming state is shifted. Replay 3 can be won only in the RT2 gaming state.

  Next, the RT3 gaming state will be described. The game moves to the RT3 gaming state when winning a replay 3. Replay 3 can be won only in the RT2 gaming state. Therefore, the RT3 gaming state can only be shifted from the RT2 gaming state. Then, from the RT3 gaming state to the other gaming state, when the RT action symbol is displayed, the state transitions to the RT1 gaming state, transitions to the RT4 gaming state when Replay 4 wins, and transitions to the RT5 gaming state when Replay 5 wins. Then, when Replay 6 wins, it shifts to the RT6 gaming state.

  Here, winnings of replays 2 to 6 which are conditions for shifting from the RT1 gaming state to the RT4 to RT6 gaming state will be described. Replays 2 to 6 are awarded when the winning combination is determined as an internal winning combination and the order of stop operations from the first stop operation to the third stop operation (six ways) is appropriate (one way). Therefore, the internal winning combination including the replays 2 to 6 may be referred to as “six-choice replay”. In the present embodiment, by correctly answering this “six-choice replay”, the RT1 gaming state shifts to the RT2 gaming state → RT3 gaming state. Then, in the RT3 gaming state, when the replay 4 wins, the game shifts to the RT4 gaming state, when the replay 5 wins, the game shifts to the RT5 gaming state, and when the replay 6 wins, the game shifts to the RT6 gaming state. On the other hand, if the answer is not correct in “6-option replay”, replays 8 and 9 win and the game moves to the general gaming state.

  In this way, the RT1 to RT3 gaming states are gaming states that can be shifted to the advantageous RT4 to RT6 gaming states by correctly answering “6-option replay”. ). In these CZs, the correct answer of “6 choice replay” or “3 choice small role” may be notified, and by this notification, it is possible to easily shift to an advantageous RT4 to RT6 gaming state. .

  Returning to FIG. 2, the RT4 gaming state will be described. The game moves to the RT4 gaming state when winning a replay 4. Replay 4 can be won only in the RT3 gaming state. Therefore, the transition to the RT4 gaming state is made only from the RT3 gaming state. Then, from the RT4 gaming state to the other gaming state, when the RT action symbol is displayed, the state shifts to the RT1 gaming state, and when the replay 7 wins, the state shifts to the RT7 gaming state. As described above, in the RT4 gaming state, since the correct answer of “three-choice small role” is notified, the RT operation symbol is not displayed as long as the notification is followed.

  Next, the RT5 gaming state will be described. The game moves to the RT5 gaming state when winning a replay 5. Replay 5 can be won only in the RT3 gaming state. Therefore, the transition to the RT5 gaming state is made only from the RT3 gaming state. Then, from the RT5 gaming state to another gaming state, when the RT action symbol is displayed, the RT1 gaming state is shifted to, and when the replay 7 is won, the RT7 gaming state is shifted. As described above, in the RT5 gaming state, since the correct answer of “three-choice small role” is notified, the RT operation symbol is not displayed as long as the notification is followed.

  Next, the RT6 gaming state will be described. The game moves to the RT6 gaming state when winning a replay 6. Replay 6 can be won only in the RT3 gaming state. Therefore, the transition to the RT6 gaming state is made only from the RT3 gaming state. Then, from the RT6 gaming state to another gaming state, when the RT action symbol is displayed, the RT1 gaming state is shifted, and when the replay 7 is won, the RT7 gaming state is shifted. As described above, in the RT6 gaming state, since the correct answer of “three-choice small role” is notified, the RT operation symbol is not displayed as long as the notification is followed.

  Here, the RT4 to RT6 gaming states will be described. The RT4 to RT6 gaming state is a state in which the probability that the replay is determined as an internal winning combination is high, and a correct answer of “three-choice small combination” is notified (assisted). Therefore, these RT4 to RT6 gaming states may be proved as assist replay time (ART). Note that ART ends when Replay 7 wins (shifts to the RT7 gaming state), but the probability that Replay 7 wins (that is, the probability that Replay 7 is determined as an internal winning combination) is RT4 to RT6 gaming state. Each is different. In the present embodiment, the RT6 gaming state is most difficult to determine the replay 7 as the internal winning combination, the RT5 gaming state is hardly determined next, and the RT4 gaming state is most easily determined. Therefore, it can be said that the RT6 gaming state is the most advantageous state in ART. Replays (replays 1 to 9) are always a winning combination when determined as an internal winning combination.

  Returning to FIG. 2, the RT7 gaming state will be described. The RT7 gaming state is shifted to the RT7 gaming state when winning a replay 7 in the general gaming state, RT1 to RT6 gaming state. When two games are consumed in the RT7 game state, the game state is shifted to the general game state.

  In this way, the replay 7 is a role that triggers the end of ART that is advantageous to the player. In the present embodiment, by providing such a replay 7, a specific effect is achieved. This point will be described below.

<Features of Replay 7>
Regardless of the order of stop operations and the timing of stop operations, Replay 7 always wins when it wins internally. Then, when the replay 7 wins, the ART advantageous to the player is terminated, and the state is shifted to the general gaming state through the RT7 gaming state. As will be described later, when the replay 7 is internally won in ART, a lottery (FIGS. 39 and 40) for giving “navigation points” is performed. Here, the “navigation point” refers to the right to notify the correct answer of “6-option replay” and “3-option small role” in the RT1 to RT3 gaming state. When the “navigation point” is 1 or more, the notification is made until the transition to ART is made.

  By providing such a replay 7, it is possible to prevent an ART that is advantageous to the player from being performed for a long period of time, but at the end of the ART, a sense of expectation of the ART transition again by the navigation point grant lottery. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest while controlling the gambling characteristics of the player.

  Further, as will be described later, the replay 7 may be determined as an internal winning combination overlapping with the bonus. Therefore, the expectation of bonus can be increased at the end of ART.

  In addition, the RT7 gaming state that shifts when Replay 7 wins is determined as an internal winning combination with a high probability of replay (see FIG. 20). Since the replay determined as the internal winning combination with high probability always wins, the effect of the effect execution means can be enhanced in the RT7 gaming state.

  Further, the probability that the replay 7 is determined as an internal winning combination differs depending on each of the RT4 to RT6 gaming states. For this reason, the degree of advantage of ART that is advantageous to the player can be changed.

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

  FIG. 3 shows the external structure of the pachi-slot 1 in the present embodiment.

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

  The housing 4 forming the entire pachi-slot 1 includes a box-shaped cabinet 60 and a front door 2 that opens and closes the cabinet 60. Lamps 14 capable of emitting light in a plurality of colors are provided on the left and right sides of the front door 2.

  The lamp 14 may be an existing light emitting element such as a light emitting diode (LED) or organic electroluminescence (organic EL) as long as it can emit at least green, yellow, blue, and red.

  Further, vertically long rectangular display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R are provided at substantially the center of the front surface of the front door 2. These display lines are activated by operating a bet button 11 described later (hereinafter referred to as “BET operation”) or by inserting medals into the medal insertion slot 22.

  The left reel display window frame lamp 121L provided to surround the left display window 4L, the central reel display window frame lamp 121C provided to surround the center display window 4C, and the right display window A right reel display window frame lamp 121R is provided so as to surround 4R. As for the reel display window frame lamps 121L, 121C, and 121R, similarly to the lamp 14, a light emitting diode (LED), an organic electroluminescence (organic EL), or the like can emit light at least in green, yellow, blue, and red. Existing light emitting elements may be used.

  A plurality of reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotatably provided in a row on the back surface of the front door 2. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R has a symbol sequence as identification information composed of a plurality of types of symbols necessary for the game on the outer peripheral surface. The symbols of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R are It can be visually recognized from the outside of the pachislot 1 through the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R. Further, each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotates at a constant speed (for example, 80 rotations / minute), and the symbol row is variably displayed.

  Above the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R, a liquid crystal display device 5 and speakers 9L, 9R as image display means are provided. The liquid crystal display device 5 has a display surface larger than the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R, and produces an effect by image display. The speakers 9L and 9R perform effects such as sound effects and sounds.

  On the left side of the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R, a 7-segment display 13 including 7-segment LEDs is provided. The 7-segment display 13 is stored in the pachislot 1 inside the number of medals inserted in the current game (hereinafter referred to as the inserted number), the number of medals paid out to the player as a privilege (hereinafter referred to as the number of payouts). Information such as the number of medals (hereinafter referred to as credits) is digitally displayed to the player.

  A substantially horizontal plane pedestal 10 is formed below the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R. Within the horizontal plane of the pedestal 10, a medal slot 22 is provided on the right side, and a bet button 11 is provided on the left side.

  By depressing the bet button 11, the number of cards provided for a unit game (one game) (that is, three when the bonus is not activated and two when the bonus is activated) ) Medals are inserted, and a predetermined display line is activated as described above. The operation of the bet button 11 and the operation of inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot 22 (the operation of inserting a medal for playing a game) are hereinafter referred to as “BET operation”.

  On the left side of the front portion of the pedestal portion 10, there is provided a settlement button 12 for switching credit / payout of medals acquired by the player in the game by a push button operation. By switching the settlement button 12, medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 15 at the lower front, and the paid-out medals are stored in the medal receiving unit 16. On the right side of the checkout button 12, a start lever 6 is provided as a start operation means for rotating the reel by a player's turning operation and starting a variable display of symbols in the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R. It is attached so as to be freely rotatable within an angle range.

  Stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R as stop operation means for stopping the rotations of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by a player's pressing operation are provided at substantially the center of the front surface of the pedestal unit 10, respectively. ing. In the embodiment, one game (unit game) basically starts when the start lever 6 is operated and ends when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped.

  In front of the lower portion of the front door 2, a medal payout opening 15 for paying out medals and a medal receiving portion 16 for storing the payout medals are provided. Also, on the front surface of the lower part of the front door 2 between the top and bottom of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R and the medal receiving part 16, a waist panel 20 with a design corresponding to the model motif is attached. It has been.

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

<Main control circuit>
FIG. 4 shows a configuration of the main control circuit 71 of the pachi-slot 1 in the present embodiment.

(Microcomputer)
The main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 30 installed on a circuit board as a main component. The microcomputer 30 includes a CPU (hereinafter, main CPU) 31, a ROM (hereinafter, main ROM) 32, and a RAM (hereinafter, main RAM) 33.

  In the main ROM 32, a control program (such as FIG. 41 described later) executed by the main CPU 31, a data table such as an internal lottery table (FIGS. 6 to 30 described later), and various control commands (commands) ) Is stored. The main RAM 33 is provided with a storage area (see FIGS. 31 to 38 to be described later) for storing various data such as an internal winning combination determined by execution of the control program.

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

(Switch etc.)
A switch or the like is connected to the input port of the microcomputer 30. The main CPU 31 receives input from a switch or the like and controls the operation of peripheral devices such as stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R. The stop switch 7S detects that each of the three stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R has been pressed (stop operation) by the player. The start switch 6S detects that the start lever 6 has been operated by the player (start operation).

  The medal sensor 42S detects that a medal received at the medal slot 22 has passed through the selector 42 described above. The bet switch 11S detects that the bet button 11 has been pressed by the player. Further, the settlement switch 12S detects that the settlement button 12 has been pressed by the player.

(Peripheral devices and circuits)
Peripheral devices whose operations are controlled by the microcomputer 30 include 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 by an optical sensor having a light emitting portion and a light receiving portion in accordance with each reel 3L, 3C, and 3R.

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

  The main CPU 31 counts the number of times the pulses are output to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R after detecting the reel index, thereby rotating the rotation angles of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (mainly the reels 3L, 3C, The number of symbols 3R has rotated) is managed, and the positions of the symbols arranged on the surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are managed.

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

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

  The sub control circuit 72 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 71 and performs processing such as determination and execution of effect contents based on a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The sub control circuit 72 basically includes a 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.

  In response to the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71, the sub CPU 81 controls the output of video, sound, and light in accordance with a control program (FIG. 59 described later) stored in the sub ROM 82. 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. In the present embodiment, the sub RAM 83 is provided with a navigation point counter described later. 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 controls the communication with the main control circuit 71 and determines and registers the production content (production data) based on the communication content, and the liquid crystal based on the decided production content. An animation task for controlling display of video by the display device 5, a lamp control task for controlling light output by the lamp 14, a sound control task for controlling sound output by the speakers 9L and 9R, and the like are included.

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

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

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

  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.

[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, when the reel index is detected, the symbol positions existing in the middle stages of the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R are set to “0”, 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 respectively assigned to the positions. Therefore, by managing how many symbols have been rotated since the reel index was detected, by referring to the symbol arrangement table, the positions of symbols existing mainly in the middle stages of the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R and It is possible to always manage the type of the symbol.

[Design combination table]
The symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIGS. In the present embodiment, when the symbol combination displayed by the reels 3L, 3C, 3R along the winning line matches the symbol combination defined by the symbol combination table, it is determined that a prize is won, and the medal Benefits such as paying out a game, re-game operation, and bonus game operation are given to the player. FIG. 7 is a symbol combination table showing a symbol combination related to a replay in which a replay operation is performed, and FIG. 8 is a symbol combination table showing a symbol combination related to a small role where medals are paid out. FIG. 9 is a symbol combination table showing symbol combinations related to bonuses in which the bonus game is operated. Note that FIG. 10 is a symbol combination table showing symbol combinations related to the RT operation symbols that trigger the transition to the RT1 gaming state, and does the symbol combination displayed along the winning line correspond to the RT operation symbols? Used when discriminating.

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

  Further, when a numerical value of 1 or more is determined as the payout number, medals are paid out. In this embodiment, medals are paid out when any of the normal combinations 1 to 4 and the special combinations 1 to 27 is determined as the display combination. The number of payouts is defined according to the number of input, and is paid out up to a predetermined upper limit.

  In addition, when replay is determined as the display combination, replaying is performed. When BB or MB is determined as the display combination, the bonus game is activated. Further, when the RT action symbol is displayed along the winning line, the gaming state shifts to the RT1 gaming state. If the symbol combination displayed along the winning line does not match any of the symbol combinations defined by the symbol combination table, it is a so-called “losing”. Note that the winning line according to the present embodiment is as shown in FIG.

[Bonus operating table]
With reference to FIG. 11, the bonus operation time table will be described. The bonus operation time table defines data to be stored in various storage areas provided in the main RAM 33 when the bonus operation is performed.

  The bonus operating time table is a table that defines a gaming state flag that is turned on when the BB gaming state, the RB gaming state, and the MB gaming state starts, and the termination condition of each gaming state.

  The BB gaming state ends when medals exceeding a prescribed number (297 in this embodiment) are paid out. The MB gaming state ends when medals exceeding a specified number (63 in this embodiment) are paid out. The RB gaming state is when a game that reaches the specified number of times (8 times in the present embodiment) is played, when there is a winning that reaches the specified number of times (8 times in the present embodiment), or BB The game ends when the game state ends. The bonus end number counter, the possible game number counter, and the possible winning number counter are data for managing whether or not the specified number of times or the specified number of times as a trigger end timing of the bonus has been reached.

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

[Internal lottery table determination table]
With reference to FIG. 12, 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 includes the type of internal winning combination that may be determined in the internal lottery process (FIG. 43 described later) in which the internal winning combination is determined, the probability that the internal winning combination is determined in the internal lottery process, and the maximum slip It is a state that is distinguished by the number of pieces, whether or not a bonus game is activated, and the like. The number of lotteries is the maximum number of times that the main CPU 31 subtracts a lottery value described later from one random number value (random number value for lottery) extracted by the sampling circuit 37.

  In the case of the MB gaming state, the internal winning combination corresponding to the small combination / replay data pointer “63” is always determined in the internal lottery process (step S65 in FIG. 43 described later). The internal lottery table corresponding to is omitted.

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, by using a plurality of types of internal lottery tables, the type of internal winning combination to be determined and the winning probability are changed, and as a result, the player's expectation is undulated. Note that the lottery value and data pointer for the winning number omitted in the figure are the same as the lottery value and data pointer in the general gaming state.

[Internal winning combination determination table]
The internal winning combination determination table will be described with reference to FIGS. The internal winning combination determination table defines an internal winning combination in accordance with the data pointer. When the data pointer is determined, the internal winning combination is uniquely acquired.

  The internal winning combination is data for identifying a combination of symbols of each reel 3L, 3C, 3L that is permitted to be displayed along the winning line. Like the display combination, the internal winning combination is represented as 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit. When the data pointer is “0”, the content of the internal winning combination is “losing”, which indicates that display of any combination of symbols defined by the above-described symbol combination table is not permitted.

  (1) of FIG. 24 is an internal winning combination determination table for replay, and defines an internal winning combination relating to the operation of replay. (2) in FIG. 25 is an internal winning combination determination table for small combinations, which defines internal winning combinations related to the payout of medals. (3) of FIG. 26 shows a bonus internal winning combination determination table. The bonus internal winning combination determination table defines internal winning combinations related to the operation of the bonus.

  In the figure, “left 1st” means that the left stop button 7L is operated as the first stop operation, and “middle 1st” means that the middle stop button 7C is operated as the first stop operation. “Right 1st” means that the right stop button 7R is operated as the first stop operation. “Left → middle → right” means that the first stop operation is the left stop button 7L, the second stop operation is the middle stop button 7C, and the third stop operation is the right stop button 7R. That means. That is, “left → middle → right” means “first stop operation → second stop operation → third stop operation”.

<3 choice small roles>
Here, “3-choice small combination” corresponding to the small combination / replay data pointers “36” to “62” will be described. As described above, the “3-choice small combination” is “there is a case where the normal combination 4 wins when the type of the first stop operation is appropriate, and the RT action symbol wins when it is not appropriate. Here, a case where the type of the first stop operation is not appropriate will be described.

  In “8/9” when the “3 choice small combination” is an internal winning combination and the first stop operation is not appropriate, the RT action symbol is won. On the other hand, in “1/9”, any of the special roles 1 to 27 wins. More specifically, in the case of the “three-choice small role”, the normal role 4 and any one of the special roles 1 to 27 are determined as the internal winning combination, and the first stop operation is appropriate. If it is, control is performed (or a stop table is configured) so that the normal combination 4 is drawn.

  On the other hand, when the first stop operation is not appropriate, control is performed so as to draw in the three special roles 1 to 27 (or the stop table is configured), and when any special combination cannot be won, the RT action symbol is won. At this time, the three special roles that are internally won in duplicate are configured so that the corresponding symbols are different in each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and these symbols are different in each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R depending on the stop timing. 1/3 ”(for example, in the reel 3L, the symbol positions“ 0 ”to“ 6 ”draw the symbols constituting the special role A, and the symbol positions“ 7 ”to“ 13 ” The symbols constituting the special combination B are drawn, and the symbols constituting the special combination C are drawn at the symbol positions “14” to “20”).

  As a result, when the first stop operation is not appropriate, one of the three special roles 1 to 27 is drawn in the reel corresponding to the first stop (at this time, any one of the three special roles is always Is drawn in). Thereafter, when the second stop operation and the third stop operation are performed, the symbols constituting the special combination drawn by the first stop operation are “1/3” in the second stop and the third stop, respectively, and the stop operation is performed. It is pulled in by the timing of. As a result, when the first stop operation is not appropriate, “1 (first stop) × 1/3 (second stop) × 1/3 (third stop) = 1/9” is used. One of 27 wins.

  Therefore, when the “three-choice small combination” is an internal winning combination, the normal combination 4 always wins when the first stop operation is appropriate, and “1/9” when the first stop operation is not appropriate. ”Wins any of the special roles 1 to 27, and“ 8/9 ”when the first stop operation is not appropriate wins the RT action symbol.

<Replay 7>
Next, the replay 7 that is one of the features in the present embodiment will be described. The replay 7 corresponds to the small role / replay data pointer “33”, and the small role / replay data pointer “33” is determined by the winning numbers “5” to “10” and “55”. At this time, the winning number “55” is determined with different probabilities in the RT4 to RT6 gaming states (ART) (the winning numbers “5” to “10” are the same probability). As described above, the replay 7 is a role that triggers the end of the ART, and is determined with different probabilities in the RT4 to RT6 gaming states, so that the advantages of the RT4 to RT6 gaming states are different.

  In the winning numbers “5” to “10”, one of the bonuses always overlaps with the replay 7 and the winning number “55” does not overlap with the bonus. Therefore, by changing the probability of the winning number “55” that does not overlap with the bonus, the degree of expectation of the bonus when the ART is ended can be changed. Note that in the RT6 gaming state, the lottery value corresponding to the winning number “55” is “0”. Therefore, in the RT6 gaming state, when the ART is ended, any bonus is always won internally. Yes.

[Table used to stop reels 3L, 3C, 3R]
A table used for stopping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R will be described with reference to FIGS. In the present embodiment, by using such various tables, an appropriate display combination is controlled according to the order of the stop operation.

[Left first stop table]
FIG. 27 is a configuration example of the left first stop table. When the left stop button 7L is operated for the first stop, the left first stop table is based on the number of sliding piece determination data defined for each symbol position data (middle stage) when the stop operation is performed. Stop control is performed. The change status number in the figure is used to determine whether or not to change the stop table at the time of the second stop operation.

[Change data search table]
FIG. 28 is a configuration example of the change data search table. In the change data search table, information on the C line check data and the stop data table number on the left first stop is defined for each control change target position and change status number at the first stop.

[Left first stop data table after stop]
FIG. 29 is a configuration example of the stop data table after the first left stop. The stop data table after the first left stop is composed of 8 bits, and predetermined information corresponding to the symbol position data is defined for each bit.

[Random stop data table]
FIG. 30 is a configuration example of the random stop data table. The random stop data table consists of 8 bits, and predetermined information corresponding to the symbol position data is defined for each bit. The random stop data table is referred to when the first stop operation is not the left stop button 7L.

  Here, an outline of the stop control in the present embodiment will be described.

  When the first stop operation is the left stop button 7L, the sliding piece number determination data and the change status number are acquired from the left first stop table. Subsequently, it is determined whether a control change is necessary according to the scheduled stop position at the time of the first stop and the change status number. If necessary, the stop data table for the second stop / third stop is selected again. Also, C line check data (information for determining whether a control change is required at the time of the third stop) is also selected. The selection / determination described above is performed according to the first stop operation.

  Subsequently, when the second stop operation is performed, the slip piece number determination data is acquired from the already selected stop data table. Further, it is determined whether or not the line change bit at the stop start position is on (1). If it is on, the line change bit is changed to stop data for the B line. Furthermore, when the C line check data is “1” and the line change bit (bit 6 or 7 in FIG. 29) of the stop start position at the second stop is on, the stop data table for the third stop is selected. I will do it again. Then, when the third stop operation is performed, the slip piece number determination data is acquired from the already selected stop data table.

  On the other hand, when the first stop operation is other than the left stop button 7L, it is determined whether the line is the A line or the B line based on the random change status number (for example, A line: 0, B line: 1). The number of sliding pieces is determined from the random stop data table. Even in the case of the A line, if the line change bit at the stop start position is on, the line is changed to the B line and the sliding piece number determination data is acquired.

  By doing in this way, in this Embodiment, it controls so that a suitable display combination can be materialized according to the order of stop operation. Note that the method of establishing an appropriate display combination in accordance with the order of the stop operation is not limited to this, and may be realized by another method already known.

[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. The various storage areas may be provided in the main RAM 33 and also in the sub RAM 83.

[Internal winning combination storage area / display combination storage area]
FIG. 31 shows an internal winning combination 1 storage area in which data indicating a hit request flag is stored to an internal winning combination 8 storage area and a display combination 1 storage area in which data relating to a display combination is stored to a display combination 8 storage area. . The internal winning combination determined in the internal lottery process is stored in the corresponding area.

[Coverage storage area]
FIG. 32 shows a carryover combination storage area in which data relating to a carryover combination is stored. For example, when BB1 is determined as the internal winning combination in the internal lottery process, “1” is stored in bit 0 of the carryover combination storing area. Here, when the carryover combination is permitted over one or a plurality of games that the combination of symbols corresponding to the data pointer determined in the internal lottery process described later is allowed to be displayed along the winning line, the data pointer Is provided for the main CPU 31 to identify.

[RT operation symbol storage area]
FIG. 33 is an RT action symbol storage area in which an RT action symbol serving as a trigger for transition to the RT1 gaming state is stored. For example, when it is determined that all of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped and the symbol combination corresponding to the RT operation symbol is displayed, “1” is stored in the corresponding bit of the RT operation symbol storage area. The

[Game state flag storage area]
FIG. 34 shows a game state flag storage area in which data indicating the game state flag is stored. For example, in the BB gaming state, “1” is stored in bit 2 of the gaming state flag 2 storage area.

[Operation stop button storage area]
FIG. 35 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 embodiment, the main CPU 31 identifies the currently pressed stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R based on the data stored in bits 0 to 2 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 data stored in bits 4 to 6 of the operation stop button storage area.

[Push order storage area]
FIG. 36 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 bits 0 and 1. After that, when the middle stop button 7C is operated as the second stop operation, among the bits 0 and 1 storing “1”, bit 1 is updated to “0”, and bit 0 is set to “1”. Keep it.

[Design code storage area]
FIG. 37 shows a symbol code storage area in which symbol identifiers are stored. The symbol code storage area stores a symbol identifier for each symbol combination displayed along the winning line. That is, the main CPU 31 can acquire a symbol identifier for each symbol combination displayed along the winning line, based on the value stored in the symbol code storage area.

[Retrieve priority data storage area]
FIG. 38 shows a pull-in priority data storage area in which preferential pull-in rank data is stored corresponding to each symbol position data. The pull-in priority data storage area includes a pull-in priority data storage area for the left reel, a pull-in priority data storage area for the middle reel, and a pull-in priority data storage area for the right reel. Each drawing priority 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 of the winning lines. This is data indicating whether or not to be performed ((2) in FIG. 38).

[Data table provided in sub-ROM]
Next, the configuration of various data tables stored in the sub ROM 82 will be described with reference to FIGS. 39 and 40. FIG.

[Navigation point lottery table]
With reference to FIG. 39 and FIG. 40, the replay 7-winning navigation point lottery table will be described. The navigation point lottery table is provided for each sub-mode and defines lottery value information corresponding to the navigation point assigned value for each set value. The sub mode includes, for example, a high probability mode in which navigation points are easily given and a low probability mode in which navigation points are hard to be given. FIG. 39 is a replay 7-winning navigation point lottery table referred to in the low probability mode, and FIG. 40 is a replay 7-winning navigation point lottery table referred to in the high probability mode. When “1” is given as the navigation point, the correct answer of “3 option small role” and “6 option replay” is notified in the RT1 to RT3 game states. As a result, when one or more navigation points are given, it is possible to shift to ART that is advantageous on the condition that the notification is followed. In addition, notification of the correct answer of “3 choice small role” and “6 choice replay” is performed in the liquid crystal display device 5, for example.

[Program flow executed in pachislot]
Next, the contents of the program 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. 41, the main flowchart which showed the main processes which main CPU31 performs is demonstrated.

  First, the main CPU 31 performs an initialization process (step S1), and proceeds to step S2. In this process, the main CPU 31 checks whether the main RAM 33 is normal, initializes an input / output port, and the like.

  In step S2, the main CPU 31 performs designated storage area initialization processing. For example, the main CPU 31 clears data stored in the internal winning combination storing area, the expected display combination storing area, and the like. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs medal acceptance / start check processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 42 (step S3). In this process, the main CPU 31 determines whether a start operation is possible based on the number of inserted sheets.

  Next, the main CPU 31 extracts the random number for lottery and stores it in the random value storage area (step S4). The random number value for lottery extracted in the process of step S4 is used in the internal lottery process (FIG. 43 described later). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 43 (step S5). In this process, the main CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop initial setting process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 44 (step 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 stores start command data in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33 (step S7). The start command includes information such as a gaming state and an internal winning combination, and is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 in a communication data transmission process (step S294 in FIG. 58) of an interrupt process described later. Thereby, the sub-control circuit 72 can produce an effect according to the start operation.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the game time management timer is 0 (step S8). When this determination is NO, the main CPU 31 waits for digestion of the waiting time (step S9), and proceeds to step S10. In step S10, the main CPU 31 sets an initial value in the game time management timer. That is, Steps S8 to S10 are so-called wait processing.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 requests the start of rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (step S11). Next, the main CPU 31 stores reel rotation start command data in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33 (step S12). The stored reel rotation start command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 in the communication data transmission process of an interrupt process described later.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a drawing priority order storage process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 45 (step S13). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 46 (step S14).

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a winning operation search process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 52 (step S15). In this process, the main CPU 31 determines the display combination and the medal payout number. Next, the main CPU 31 performs a winning check / medal payout process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 53 (step S16). In this process, the main CPU 31 pays out medals based on the payout number of medals determined in the process of step S15.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not either the BB gaming state flag or the MB gaming state flag is on (step S17). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus end check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 54 (step S18). 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 process of step S20. On the other hand, when the determination in step S17 is NO, the main CPU 31 performs the process in step S19.

  In step S19, the main CPU 31 performs an RT control process which will be described later with reference to FIGS. 55 and 56, and then performs a process of step S20. In this process, the RT game number counter is updated and the RT game state flag is updated according to the display combination. In step S20, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus operation check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 57, and then performs a process of step S2. In this process, the main CPU 31 starts operation of the bonus game when the condition for starting the bonus game is satisfied. When the condition for replaying is satisfied, the main CPU 31 sets “3” to an automatic insertion counter described later. Store.

[Medal reception / start check processing]
With reference to FIG. 42, a medal acceptance / start check process will be described, which shows a procedure of a process in which the main CPU 31 determines whether a start operation is possible based on the number of inserted sheets.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the automatic insertion counter is “0” (step S31). At this time, if the value of the automatic insertion counter is “0”, the main CPU 31 performs a medal passage permission process (step S32), and then performs a process of step S35. On the other hand, if the value of the automatic insertion counter is not “0”, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S33. The automatic insertion counter is a counter provided for the main CPU 31 to count the number of medals to be automatically inserted.

  In step S33, 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 inserted medals. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 clears the automatic insertion counter (step S34). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a process of step S35.

  In step S <b> 35, the main CPU 31 sets “3” as the maximum insertion value indicating the maximum insertion number for which the start operation corresponding to the gaming state is valid. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 stores “4” in the valid line counter (step S36).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a medal passage is detected (step S37). For example, the main CPU 31 checks and determines the input from the medal sensor 42S. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S38. On the other hand, when the answer is NO, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S42.

  In step S38, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the insertion number counter is the maximum insertion value. At this time, if the value of the insertion number counter is the maximum insertion value, the main CPU 31 adds “1” to the value of the credit counter (step S41), and then performs the process of step S42. On the other hand, if the value of the insertion number counter is not the maximum insertion value, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S39.

  In step S39, the main CPU 31 adds “1” to the value of the insertion number counter. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 stores a medal insertion command in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33 (step S40). 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. Thereby, the sub-control circuit 872 can produce an effect upon the input operation.

  Next, the main CPU 31 checks the bet switch 11S (step S42). In this process, the main CPU 31 calculates a value to be added to the inserted sheet counter value based on the inserted sheet counter value, the credit counter value, and the inserted maximum value, and updates the inserted sheet counter value. To do. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a process of step S43.

  In step S43, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the insertion number counter is the maximum insertion value. At this time, if the value of the insertion number counter is the maximum insertion value, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S44. On the other hand, if the value of the insertion number counter is not the maximum insertion value, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S37.

  In step S44, 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 performs a medal passage prohibition process (step S45).

[Internal lottery processing]
With reference to FIG. 43, the internal lottery process showing the procedure of the process in which the main CPU 31 determines the internal winning combination based on the random number for lottery and the gaming state will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 refers to the gaming state flag storage area and acquires a gaming state flag (step S51). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table determination table, and determines the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries based on the type of the gaming state flag (step S52).

  In step S53, the main CPU 31 acquires the random number for lottery stored in the random number storage area and sets it as random number data. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 sets the same value as the number of lotteries as a winning number, and acquires a lottery value corresponding to the winning number with reference to the internal lottery table (step S54). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 subtracts the lottery value from the random number data (step S55).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a digit has been made (step S56). In other words, it is determined whether or not the result of the calculation in step S55 is negative. At this time, when a digit is placed, the main CPU 31 obtains the small role / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer (step S61), and then performs the process of step S62. On the other hand, when the digit is not performed, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S57.

  In step S57, the main CPU 31 updates the random number data (updates the value after subtraction in step S55). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the number of lotteries (step S58). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of lotteries is “0” (step S59). At this time, if the number of lotteries is “0”, the main CPU 31 sets “0” as the small role / replay data pointer and “0” as the bonus data pointer (step S60). Subsequently, the process of step S62 is performed. On the other hand, when the number of lotteries is not “0”, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S54.

  In step S62, the main CPU 31 refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, and acquires an internal winning combination (winning request flag) based on the small winning combination / replay data pointer. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired winning internal winning combination (winning request flag) in the corresponding internal winning combination storing area (step S63).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the MB gaming state is set (step S644). At this time, in the MB gaming state, the main CPU 31 updates the data stored in the internal winning combination storing area to the internal winning combination corresponding to the small combination / replay data pointer “63” (step S31). S65) Subsequently, the process of step S66 is performed. On the other hand, if not in the MB gaming state, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S66.

  In step S66, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is “0”. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 continues to perform the process of step S67, while when NO, the main CPU 31 continues to perform the process of step S73.

  In step S67, the main CPU 31 refers to the bonus internal winning combination determination table and acquires an internal winning combination (winning request flag) based on the bonus data pointer. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired internal winning combination (winning request flag) in the carryover combination storage area (step S68).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is “0”. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 continues to perform the process of step S73, while when NO, the main CPU 31 continues to perform the process of step S70.

  In step S70, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is BB1 or 2. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 updates the gaming state to the RT8 gaming state by updating the data in the gaming state storage area (step S71). On the other hand, when this determination is NO (internal winning combination MB1, 2), the main CPU 31 updates the gaming state storage area to update the gaming state to the RT9 gaming state (step S72). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 acquires the data stored in the carryover combination storing area, and stores the logical sum of the internal winning combination storage area 8 and the carryover combination storing area in the internal winning combination storage area 8 (step S73).

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

  First, the main CPU 31 performs a turning cylinder stop number selection process (step S81). In this process, the main CPU 31 selects a rotation stop number corresponding one-to-one with the value of the small role / replay data pointer. When the gaming state is the MB gaming state, a dedicated number for stopping the spinning is selected. In addition, when the bonuses are duplicated and won internally, the selected rotation stop number may be different, or may be further different depending on the type of the overlapping bonus.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 acquires a pull-in priority table number or a pull-in priority table selection number based on the rotation stop number (step S82). In this process, for example, when the 3 choice small combination or 6 choice replay is internally won, the stop control differs depending on the order of the stop operation, so the priority table selection number is selected and the order of the stop operation is selected. If a combination unrelated to is won internally, a priority table number (priority in the order of replay> small role> bonus) is acquired.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 obtains a first stop table number for left stop that is used when the first stop operation is the left stop button 7L based on the number for stopping the spinning cylinder (step S83). Next, the main CPU 31 determines the first left stop which is the stop data table number used at the second and third stops when the first stop operation is the left stop button 7L based on the number for rotating the cylinder stop. The post stop data table number is acquired (step S84).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a control change is necessary based on the stop position in the case where the first stop operation is the left stop button 7L, based on the rotation stop number. After 1 stop, a change data search number is acquired (step S85). Next, the main CPU 31 obtains a random stop data table number indicating a stop data table used when the first stop operation is other than the left stop button 7L based on the rotating cylinder stop number (step S86). ).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 acquires a random change status number for selecting a line status when the first stop operation is other than the left stop button 7L, based on the rotating cylinder stop number (step S87). . Next, the main CPU 31 stores the rotating identifier (0FFH) in all symbol code storage areas (step S88). Next, the main CPU 31 stores 3 in the stop button non-operating counter (step S89), and ends the reel stop initial setting process.

[Retrieve priority storage processing]
With reference to FIG. 45, the pull-in priority storage process will be described. In the drawing priority order storing process, the winning combination with the highest priority is determined among the winning combinations that can be displayed for each symbol code storage area.

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

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a pull-in priority table selection process (step S93). In this process, the pull-in priority table is selected based on the internal winning combination and the operation stop button. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 sets “0” in the symbol position data and “21” in the symbol check count (step S94). Next, the main CPU 31 stores the symbol codes for the number of winning lines in the symbol code storage area for the current symbol position data of the search target reel (step S95).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 updates the display combination storing area from the symbol codes stored in all the symbol code storing areas (step S96). That is, a bit of a combination (design combination) that can be displayed is turned on. Next, the main CPU 31 performs a drawing priority order acquisition process (step S97). This process is based on whether the stored symbol code is an internal winning combination or a displayable combination, and the drawing priority data is obtained by referring to the selected drawing priority table. To do.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired drawing priority data in the drawing priority data storage area (step S98). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the number of symbol checks and adds symbol position data (step S99). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of symbol checks is “0” (step S100). When the determination is YES, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S101, and when the determination is NO, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S95. That is, in this process, it is determined whether or not all the searches for symbol positions “0” to “20” have been performed. In step S101, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a search has been performed for the number of searches. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 ends the pull-in priority storage process, and when NO, performs the process of step S92. That is, in this process, it is determined whether or not a search has been performed for all reels.

[Reel stop control process]
With reference to FIG. 46, 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 (step S111). At this time, when the valid stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are pressed, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S112. On the other hand, when the effective stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are not pressed, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S111 again.

  In step S112, 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 (step S113). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines a search target reel from the operation stop button (step S114).

  Subsequently, in step S115, the main CPU 31 stores the stop start position based on the symbol counter. Next, the main CPU 31 performs the number-of-sliding piece determination process described later with reference to FIG. 47 (step S116), and performs the process of step S117. In step S117, the main CPU 31 stores the reel stop command data 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.

  In step S118, the main CPU 31 determines and stores a scheduled stop position based on the stop start position and the number of sliding pieces determination data. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 sets the symbol position data of the planned stop position (step S119), and performs symbol code storage processing (step S120).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a control change process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 51 (step S121), and then performs a process of step S122. In step S122, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the stop button non-operation counter is “0”. At this time, if the value of the stop button non-operation counter is not “0”, it is determined that it is not the third stop time, and the main CPU 31 performs the drawing priority order storing process of FIG. 45 (step S123), The process of S111 is performed. As described above, in the pachislot machine 1, the drawing priority data is stored for each symbol position of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R that are still rotating before the process of stopping the rotation of the next reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is performed. Processing is performed. On the other hand, when the value of the stop button non-operating counter is “0”, it is determined that the stop control at the third stop is finished, and the reel stop control process is finished.

[Sliding piece number determination processing]
With reference to FIG. 47, the slip piece number determination process in which the main CPU 31 determines the number of stop data slide pieces will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 sets line mask data corresponding to the operation stop button (step S131). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is the first stop time (the value of the stop button non-operation counter is “2”) (step S132). At this time, if it is the first stop time, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S134. On the other hand, if it is not at the time of the first stop, the main CPU 31 performs the second and third stop processes described later with reference to FIG. 48 (step S133), and then performs the process of step S143.

  In step S134, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the operation stop button is the left stop button 7L. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S135, and when it is NO, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S137.

  In step S135, the main CPU 31 obtains the left first stop table based on the left first stop table. Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the first stop table for the left stop, acquires the slip piece number determination data and the change status number based on the stop start position (step S136), and performs the process of step S143.

  In step S137, the main CPU 31 obtains a random stop data table based on the operation stop button and the random stop data table number. Next, the main CPU 31 sets the A line status (step S138), and sets the line change bit to ON based on the random change status number (step S139). Next, the main CPU 31 performs a line change bit check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 49 (step S140), and subsequently performs a line mask data change process which will be described later with reference to FIG. Step S141). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 refers to the corresponding stop data table and generates slip piece number determination data based on the search result based on the stop start position (step S142).

  In step S143, the main CPU 31 performs priority pull-in control processing, and ends the number of sliding pieces determination processing.

[Second and third stop processing]
The second and third stop processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is the second stop time (step S151). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S152, and when NO, the process of step S154 is subsequently performed. In step S152, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the first stop operation is the left stop button 7L with reference to the pressing order storage area. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S153, and when it is NO, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S154.

  In step S153, the main CPU 31 performs a line change bit check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a line mask data change process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 50 (step S154). Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the corresponding stop data table, generates slip piece number determination data based on the search result based on the stop start position (step S155), and ends the second and third stop processes. .

[Line change bit check processing]
The line change bit check process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the line change bit at the stop start position is on (step S161). If this determination is YES, the B line status is set (step S162), and the line change bit check process is terminated. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the line change bit check process is terminated.

[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 C line status is set (step S171). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 changes the line mask data for the C line in accordance with the operation stop button (step S172), and ends the line mask data changing process. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S173.

  In step S173, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the B line status is set. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 changes the line mask data for the B line in accordance with the operation stop button (step S174), and ends the line mask data changing process. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the main CPU 31 ends the line mask data changing process.

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

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is after the third stop (step S181). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 ends the control change process. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is after the second stop (step S182). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S183. When the determination is NO, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S188.

  In step S183, it is determined whether or not the first stop operation is the left stop button 7L (step S183). When the determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S184, and when the determination is NO, the main CPU 31 ends the control change process.

  In step S185, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is a control change target position. When this determination is YES, the stop data table number after the first left stop is updated, C line check data is acquired (step S186), and after the first stop after the left based on the stop data table number after the first stop A stop data table is acquired (step S187), and the control change process is terminated. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the main CPU 31 ends the control change process.

  In step S188, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the first stop operation is the left stop button 7L. When the determination is YES, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S189, and when the determination is NO, the control change process ends. In step S189, it is determined whether or not the C line check data is “0”. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 ends the control change process, and when it is NO, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S190.

  In step S190, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the line change bit at the stop start position of the operation stop button is on. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently updates the stop data table number after the first left stop, sets the C line status (step S191), and ends the control change process. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the main CPU 31 ends the control change process.

[Winning action search process]
With reference to FIG. 52, a description will be given of a winning operation search process in which the main CPU 31 determines the display combination and the number of payouts.

  First, the main CPU 31 clears the display combination storing area and sets the head address of the symbol code storing area (step S201). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 sets the top address of the symbol combination table (step S202) and performs the process of step S203.

  In step S203, the main CPU 31 compares the symbol combination defined by the symbol combination table with the symbol code stored in the symbol code storage area, and determines whether or not they match (step S204). If they match, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S205. If they do not match, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S209.

  In step S205, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the symbol combination is one of the RT operation symbols 1 to 27. At this time, if it is any of the RT action symbols 1 to 27, the main CPU 31 subsequently stores a winning action flag in the RT action symbol storage area and performs the process of step S211. On the other hand, if it is not one of the RT operation symbols 1 to 27, the main CPU 31 stores a winning operation flag in the display combination storage area (step S207), acquires the corresponding payout number and adds it to the payout number counter. (Step S208) and Step S211 are performed.

  In step S209, the main CPU 31 updates the address of the symbol combination table. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the code is an end code (step S210). If the code is an end code, the process of step S211 is performed. If the code is not an end code, the process of step S203 is performed. I do.

  In step S211, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of times corresponding to the valid line counter has been executed. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 ends the winning action search process, and when it is NO, the main CPU 31 updates the address of the symbol code storage area (step S212), and then performs the process of step S202.

[Winning check / medal payout processing]
With reference to FIG. 53, the winning check / medal payout process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 obtains the type of the winning action flag stored in the display combination storing area and the value of the payout number counter (step S221). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the payout number counter is 0 (step S222). If it is 0, the process of step S229 is performed, and if it is not 0, the process of step S223 is performed.

  In step S223, the main CPU 31 determines whether the value of the payout number counter is equal to or greater than the upper limit number. In the present embodiment, the upper limit number is “9”. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 corrects the value of the payout number counter to the upper limit number (step S224), and then performs the process of step S225. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S225.

  In step S225, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB gaming state flag or the MB gaming state flag is on. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 next updates the bonus end number counter based on the payout number counter (step S226), and then performs the process of step S227. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S227.

  In step S227, the main CPU 31 performs a credit addition process. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a medal payout process (step S228), and performs the process of step S229. In step S229, the main CPU 31 stores the display command data in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33, and ends the winning check / medal payout process. The display command data includes information such as the display combination and the number of payouts, and is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 in the communication data transmission process of an interrupt process described later. Thereby, the sub-control circuit 72 can produce effects according to the display combination.

[Bonus end check process]
With reference to FIG. 54, the bonus end check process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter is smaller than “0” (step S231). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 continues to perform the process of step S232, and when NO, the main CPU 31 continues to perform the process of step S234. In step S232, the main CPU 31 performs the BB end time process or the MB end time process in accordance with the operating bonus, and then performs the process of step S233. In the BB end process, the main CPU 31 performs a process of setting the BB gaming state flag and the RB gaming state flag to OFF, and in the MB end process, performs a process of setting the MB gaming state flag to OFF. In step S233, the main CPU 31 stores bonus end time command data in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33, and ends the bonus end check processing. The command data at the end of the bonus includes information such as the type of the bonus that has ended, and is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 in the communication data transmission process of an interrupt process described later. Thereby, the sub-control circuit 72 can perform an effect according to the end of the bonus.

  In step S234, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB gaming state is set. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S235, and when it is NO, the bonus end check process ends. In step S235, the main CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the winning number counter and the possible game number counter. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning number counter and the possible game number counter are “0” (step S236). If this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs RB end time processing (step S237), and ends the bonus end check processing. In the RB end process, the main CPU 31 performs a process of setting the RB gaming state flag to OFF. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus end check process.

[RT control processing]
The RT control process will be described with reference to FIGS. 55 and 56. FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT8 gaming state flag or the RT9 gaming state flag is on (step S241). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 ends the RT control process, and when it is NO, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S242. In step S242, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT7 gaming state flag is on. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S243, and when NO is determined, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S246.

  In step S243, the main CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the RT game number counter. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT game number counter is “0” (step S244). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 updates the gaming state to the general gaming state by setting the RT7 gaming state flag to OFF (step S245), and ends the RT control process. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the main CPU 31 ends the RT control process.

  In step S246, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning operation flag is replay 8 or replay 9. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 updates the gaming state flag that is on to off to update the gaming state to the general gaming state (step S247), and ends the RT control process. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S248.

  In step S248, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning action flag is any of the RT action symbols 1 to 27. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 updates the RT1 gaming state flag to ON to update the gaming state to the RT1 gaming state (step S249), and ends the RT control process. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S250.

  In step S250, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning operation flag is replay 2. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 updates the gaming state to the RT2 gaming state by updating the RT2 gaming state flag to ON (step S251), and ends the RT control process. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S252.

  In step S252, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning operation flag is the replay 3. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 updates the gaming state flag to the RT3 gaming state by updating the RT3 gaming state flag to ON (step S253), and ends the RT control process. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S261.

  In step S261, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning operation flag is the replay 4. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 updates the gaming state flag to the RT4 gaming state by updating the RT4 gaming state flag to ON (step S262), and ends the RT control process. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S263.

  In step S263, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning operation flag is the replay 5. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 updates the gaming state flag to the RT5 gaming state by updating the RT5 gaming state flag to ON (step S264), and ends the RT control process. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S265.

  In step S265, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning operation flag is the replay 6. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 updates the gaming state flag to the RT6 gaming state by updating the RT6 gaming state flag to ON (step S266), and ends the RT control process. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S267.

  In step S267, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning operation flag is the replay 7. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 updates the RT7 gaming state flag to ON to update the gaming state to the RT7 gaming state, and sets “2” to the RT gaming number counter (step S268). The RT control process is terminated. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the main CPU 31 ends the RT control process.

[Bonus activation check process]
With reference to FIG. 57, a bonus operation check process in which the main CPU 31 operates a bonus game based on the determined display combination type and the like will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB gaming state flag is on (step S271). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S272, while when it is NO, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S274. In step S272, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB gaming state flag is on. If the RB gaming state flag is on at this time, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, if the RB gaming state flag is not on, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs RB operation processing based on the bonus operation table (step S273). Specifically, the main CPU 31 stores the RB gaming state flag in the gaming state flag storage area, stores “8” in the possible winning number counter, and stores “8” in the possible gaming number counter. Thereafter, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process.

  In step S274, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the MB gaming state flag is on. If it is on, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, if it is not on, the main CPU 31 subsequently determines whether or not the winning action flag (display combination) is BB1 to 4 or MB1 or 2 (step S275). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs BB operation processing or MB operation processing based on the bonus operation time table (step S276). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 updates the RT8 or RT9 gaming state flag to OFF (step S277), clears the value of the carryover combination storage area (step S278), and stores the bonus start command data in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33. (Step S279), and the bonus operation check process is terminated. The stored bonus start command data includes information such as the type of bonus that has been started, and is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 in a communication data transmission process of an interrupt process to be described later. Thereby, the sub-control circuit 72 can perform an effect according to the bonus type.

  On the other hand, when the winning operation flag is not BB1 or BB2, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning operation flag is any one of the replays 1 to 9 (step S280). If this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently copies the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion number counter (step S281), and ends the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process.

[Interrupt processing under the control of the main CPU (1.1173 msec)]
With reference to FIG. 58, the interrupt process by the control of the main CPU 31 showing the procedure of the interrupt process executed by the main CPU 31 every predetermined time (for example, 1.1173 ms) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 saves the register (step S291). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs input port check processing (step S292). 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 6S, 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 a communication data transmission process of an interrupt process 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.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs timer update processing (step S293). Next, the main CPU 31 performs communication data transmission processing (step S293). In this process, the command stored in the communication data storage area is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a reel control process (step S295). For example, the main CPU 31 controls the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. More specifically, the main CPU 31 starts the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R in response to a request for starting the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, that is, the start operation, and at a constant speed. Control is performed so that 3L, 3C, and 3R rotate. Further, in accordance with the stop operation, control is performed so that the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the stop operation stops.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a lamp / 7SEG drive process (step S296). 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 restores the register (step S297), and terminates the interrupt processing that occurs periodically.

[Program flow executed by sub CPU of sub control circuit]
Next, the contents of a program executed by the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Power-on processing]
Referring to FIG. 59, the operation of the sub control circuit 72 when the power is turned on will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs initialization processing (step S301), and proceeds to step S302. In this process, the sub CPU 81 performs error check of the sub RAM 83 and the like, and initializes the task system. The task system includes a lamp control task that is a task group for timer interrupt synchronization, a sound control task, and a mother task that is a task group for VSYNC (Vertical Synchronization) interrupt synchronization.

  In step S302, a lamp control task is activated, and the process proceeds to step S303. The lamp control task will be described later with reference to FIG. 60, but it waits for the sub CPU 81 to receive a timer interrupt event message transmitted every 2 ms to the sub CPU 81. In response to the reception of the CPU 81, the sub CPU 81 performs processing for controlling the lighting state of various lamps.

  In step S303, the sound control task is activated, and the process proceeds to step S304. The sound control task will be described later with reference to FIG. 61, but the sub CPU 81 performs a process of controlling the sound output state from the speakers 9L and 9R.

  In step S304, the mother task is activated and the process is terminated. The mother task will be described later with reference to FIG. 62, and is a task group for VSYNC (vertical synchronization signal) interrupt synchronization. When the liquid crystal display device 5 displays one frame of video, the liquid crystal display device 5 The vertical sync signal (VSYNC interrupt signal) sent from

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

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs a timer interrupt initialization process (step S311), and proceeds to step S312. In step S312, the sub CPU 81 performs lamp related data initialization processing (step S312), and proceeds to step S313. In step S313, a 2 ms event wait is performed, and the process proceeds to step S314. In this process, until the sub CPU 81 receives a timer interrupt event message every 2 ms, the sub CPU 81 executes a task group different from the timer interrupt synchronization. As a task group different from timer interrupt synchronization, for example, a main board communication task which is a task group for command reception interrupt synchronization can be cited. Moreover, although illustration is abbreviate | omitted, the task group of power supply interruption synchronization and the task group of door monitoring unit communication synchronization are mentioned.

  In step S314, a sound control task execution process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 61 is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S315. In this process, the task in the next priority of the timer interrupt synchronization task group which is the same group as the lamp control task is executed. In the embodiment, the priority order of the task group for timer interrupt synchronization is basically the order of the lamp control task and the sound control task. Therefore, in step S314, the sound control task at the next priority of the lamp control task is executed. In step S314, among the sound control tasks described with reference to FIG. 61 described later, the processes in steps S323 and S324 are performed.

  In step S315, the sub CPU 81 performs lamp data analysis processing, and proceeds to step S316. In step S315, a lamp lighting control process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S313.

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

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs initialization processing of sound related data related to the sound output state from the speakers 9L and 9R (step S321), and proceeds to step S322. In step S322, the task in the next priority of the task group for timer interrupt synchronization that is the same group as the sound control task, that is, the lamp control task is executed, and the process proceeds to step S323. In step S322, the processes of steps S315 and S316 are performed in the sub reel control task.

  In step S323, sound data analysis processing is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S324. In step S324, a sound output control process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S432.

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

  First, the sub CPU 81 activates the main task (step S331), and proceeds to step S332. In step S332, the main board communication task is activated, and the process proceeds to step S333. In step S333, the animation task is activated and the process is terminated.

[Main Task]
Next, the main task will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs a VSYNC interrupt initialization process (step S341), and proceeds to step S342. In step S342, the sub CPU 81 waits for a VSYNC interrupt. Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 performs a drawing process (step S343), and proceeds to step S342.

[Main board communication task]
Referring to FIG. 64, the main board communication task performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 initializes the communication messenger queue (step S351), and proceeds to step S352. In step S352, command reception is checked, and the process proceeds to step S353. In step S353, it is determined whether a command different from the previous command is received. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S354, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S352.

  In step S354, game information such as an internal winning combination, gaming state, setting value, RT game number counter value and the like is created and stored from the parameters of the received command, and the process proceeds to step S355. In step S355, a command analysis process described later with reference to FIG. 65 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S352.

[Command analysis processing]
A command analysis process performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG. First, the sub CPU 81 performs an effect content determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 67 (step S361), and proceeds to step S362.

  In step S362, lamp data determination processing is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S363. In step S363, sound data determination processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S364. In step S364, each determined data is registered, and the command analysis process is terminated.

[Anime task]
With reference to FIG. 66, the animation task performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described. First, the sub CPU 81 checks a change from the previous game information (step S371), and proceeds to step S372. In step S372, an object control process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S373. In step S373, animation task management processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S371.

[Production content decision processing]
With reference to FIG. 67, the effect content determination process performed by sub CPU81 is demonstrated. First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the initialization command is received (step S381). If it is time to receive an initialization command, the sub CPU 81 performs initialization command reception processing (step S382), and ends the effect content determination processing. In this process, for example, setting value information is acquired. In addition, the type of stage for staying in the initial state is determined.

  On the other hand, if the initialization command is not received, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is a medal insertion command reception (step S383). If the medal insertion command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs a medal insertion command reception process (step S384), and ends the effect content determination process. In this process, for example, information on the presence / absence of medals and the values of the inserted number counter and the credit counter are acquired.

  On the other hand, if it is not at the time of receiving a medal insertion command, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is at the time of receiving a start command (step S385). If the start command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs a start command reception process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 68 (step S386), and ends the effect content determination process.

  On the other hand, if the start command is not received, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is a reel rotation start command reception (step S387). When it is time to receive a reel rotation start command, the sub CPU 81 performs a reel rotation start command reception process (step S388), and ends the effect content determination process. In this process, for example, an effect accompanying the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed.

  On the other hand, if it is not at the time of receiving the reel rotation start command, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is at the time of receiving the reel stop command (step S389). If it is time to receive a reel stop command, the sub CPU 81 performs a reel stop command reception process (step S390), and ends the effect content determination process. In this process, for example, an effect corresponding to the stop operation is performed.

  On the other hand, if it is not at the time of receiving the reel stop command, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is at the time of receiving the display command (step S391). If the display command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs a display command reception process (step S392), and ends the effect content determination process. In this process, for example, information on the display combination and the number of payouts is acquired.

  On the other hand, if the display command is not received, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is a bonus start command reception (step S393). When it is time to receive a bonus start command, the sub CPU 81 performs a bonus start command reception process (step S394), and ends the effect content determination process. In this process, for example, an effect for starting the bonus is performed.

  On the other hand, if it is not at the time of receiving a bonus start command, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is at the time of receiving a bonus end command (step S395). When it is time to receive a bonus end command, the sub CPU 81 performs a bonus end command reception process (step S396), and ends the effect content determination process. In this process, for example, an effect at the end of the bonus is performed.

  On the other hand, if it is not at the time of receiving the bonus end command, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is at the time of receiving the input state command (step S397). If the input state command is being received, the sub CPU 81 performs an input state command reception process (step S398), and ends the effect content determination process. In this process, for example, the types of the start lever 6 and stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R operated by the player are acquired. On the other hand, when the input state command is not received, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process.

[Start command reception processing]
With reference to FIG. 68, a process at the time of start command reception performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the BB gaming state or the MB gaming state is set (step S401). If this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 determines effect data corresponding to the type of bonus, and proceeds to step S412. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 proceeds to step S403.

  In step S403, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the internal winning combination is BB1 to BB4 or MB1 or MB2. If this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 performs a navigation point lottery based on the type of bonus won, the RT gaming state, the sub mode, and the value of the navigation point counter (step S404), and proceeds to step S412. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 proceeds to step S405.

  In step S405, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is in the RT8 gaming state or the RT9 gaming state. When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 proceeds to step S412 and when it is NO, the sub CPU 81 proceeds to step S406.

  In step S406, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the gaming state is RT4 to RT6. When the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 proceeds to step S407, and when the determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 proceeds to step S409. In step S407, it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination is the normal combination 1 to 3 (that is, the small combination / replay data pointer “34” or “35”). When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 performs a navigation point lottery based on the type of the normal combination won, the RT gaming state, the sub mode, and the value of the navigation point counter (step S408), and proceeds to step S412. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 proceeds to step S412.

  In step S409, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the navigation point counter is “1” or more. When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 proceeds to step S412, and when it is NO, the sub CPU 81 proceeds to step S410. In step S410, the sub CPU 81 performs sub mode lottery processing, and then proceeds to step S411. In this process, sub mode lottery (transition lottery between high probability mode and low probability mode) is performed. The sub mode lottery is performed based on the internal winning combination.

  In step S411, the sub CPU 81 performs a normal navigation point lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 69, and proceeds to step S412. In step S412, effect data is determined based on the internal winning combination type, gaming state, sub-mode, navigation point counter value, and lottery, and the start command reception process ends.

[Normal navigation point lottery processing]
The normal time navigation point lottery process performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG. First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is the replay 7 (step S421). When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 proceeds to step S422, and when it is NO, the normal time navigation point lottery processing is ended.

  In step S422, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is within 20 games after the bonus ends or after the RT4-6 gaming state ends. When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 proceeds to step S424, and when it is NO, the sub CPU 81 proceeds to step S423. In step S423, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the sub mode is the high probability mode.

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 displays the navigation point lottery table 2 for replay 7-winning when the bonus is ended, within 20 games after the end of the RT4-6 gaming state, or when the sub mode is the high probability mode. With reference, the navigation point giving value is determined, the value of the navigation point counter is updated (step S424), and the normal time navigation point lottery process is terminated.

  On the other hand, the sub CPU 81 refers to the replay 7 winning time navigation point lottery table 1 when the sub mode is the low probability mode after the bonus ends or within the 20 games after the RT4-6 gaming state ends. The navigation point giving value is determined, the value of the navigation point counter is updated (step S425), and the normal time navigation point lottery process is terminated.

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

  In the pachi-slot 1 according to the present embodiment, a replay 7 for ending an ART that is advantageous to the player is provided. Regardless of the order of the stop operation and the timing of the stop operation, this replay 7 will always win a prize if it wins internally. For this reason, the ART always ends when the replay 7 is internally won in the ART. As a result, it is possible to prevent ART that is advantageous to the player from being performed for a long period of time and control the player's euphoria, and there is no unexpected disadvantage to the game store.

  On the other hand, when the replay 7 is internally won in ART, a lottery for giving “navigation points” is performed. As a result, when a navigation point is given, it can be expected to move to ART again after the ART ends. Further, the replay 7 may be determined as an internal winning combination overlapping with the bonus. Therefore, the expectation of bonus can be increased at the end of ART. Therefore, in the pachislot 1, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation in the subsequent game at the end of the ART.

  In addition, the RT7 gaming state that shifts when the replay 7 wins is determined as an internal winning combination with a high probability of replay. Since the replay determined as the internal winning combination with high probability always wins, the effect of the effect execution means can be enhanced in the RT7 gaming state.

  Further, the probability that the replay 7 is determined as an internal winning combination differs depending on each of the RT4 to RT6 gaming states. Therefore, the degree of advantage of ART that is advantageous to the player can be changed, and the variety of games can be achieved.

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

  In the present embodiment, the pachislot machine 1 using three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R has been described as an example, but the number of reels is not limited to three. For example, two or four or more reels may be used. Further, as the number of reels increases / decreases, the number of options such as 6-option replay may be changed. The number of choices may be changed not only by increasing / decreasing the number of reels but also by a combination of the number of reels and symbols. For example, when the number of reels is four, a maximum of “24 selections (4 × 3 × 2 × 1)” can be provided as the number of selections based on the number of reels, and further, the symbol combination “2” in one reel. When “option” is added, “48 options (24 × 2)” can be set.

  Further, in this embodiment, it is decided to shift to ART by correctly answering 6-choice replays three times. However, the number of correct answers to 6-choice replays is not limited to this, and once, twice, etc. It can be any number of times. In this case, one RT gaming state can be provided as CZ when it is once, and two RT gaming states can be provided when it is twice.

  In the present embodiment, the three game states of the RT4 game state, the RT5 game state, and the RT6 game state are provided as the ART, but the present invention is not limited to this. Only one RT gaming state may be provided as an ART, or any number of two or more RT gaming states may be provided as an ART. When two or more RT gaming states are provided, it is preferable that the degree of advantage for the player is different in each gaming state. As the degree of advantage, for example, a difference in the internal winning probability of the replay 7 or a difference in the lottery probability of the navigation point lottery at the time of the internal winning of the replay 7 can be considered.

  In addition to the pachislot machine 1 as in the embodiment, the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines. Furthermore, the game can be executed by applying the present invention even in a game program in which the operation in the above-described 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.

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

Claims (1)

A plurality of symbol display means capable of variably displaying and stopping a plurality of symbols;
A plurality of internal lottery tables in which a lottery probability of a plurality of re-game players and a type of the re-game player to be lottered are respectively defined corresponding to a plurality of game states;
Switching means for switching the gaming state triggered by a predetermined condition;
An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination including a plurality of the re-playing combinations with reference to an internal lottery table corresponding to the current gaming state;
A plurality of stop operation means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of symbol display means and receiving a player's stop operation;
Stop command means for outputting a stop command signal for commanding stop of a symbol variably displayed on the symbol display means corresponding to the operated stop operation means in response to an operation of the stop operation means by a player; ,
In response to the output of the stop command signal, stop control means for stopping the symbol display on the symbol display means;
Stop operation order notification means for notifying the order of stop operations advantageous to the player;
Notification right lottery means for lottering the right to receive notification by the stop operation order notification means;
Notification right storage means for storing the notification right lottery by the notification right lottery means;
With
As at least a plurality of re-playing roles, it has at least a high-accuracy transition re-playing role and a specific re-playing role,
As a plurality of gaming states, at least a general gaming state and a high-probability re-gaming state with a high probability that the re-playing role is determined as an internal winning combination as compared to the general gaming state,
The switching means is
Based on the fact that the symbol combination relating to the highly probable transition re-gamer is displayed on the symbol display means, the gaming state is switched to the high probability re-gaming state,
In the high-probability re-gaming state, the high-probability re-gaming state is terminated on the condition that the symbol combination related to the specific re-game player is displayed on the symbol display means,
The stop control means includes
When it is determined to include the specific re-gamer as an internal winning combination, the symbol variation display so as to display the symbol combination related to the specific re-game player on the symbol display means regardless of the stop operation of the player Control
The stop operation order notification means notifies the order of the stop operations on the condition that the notification right is stored by the notification right storage means,
The informing right lottery means performs the informing right lottery on the condition that the specific re-gamer is determined as an internal winning combination.

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