JP2015073567A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine capable of improving a player's feeling of expectation, when offering a privilege to a player.SOLUTION: When a game is transferred to an additional state, the slot machine determines a value of an initial value INI and multipliers mlt(1)-(4) thereof, and draws a lottery of whether or not validating the multiplier mlt(1) each time the game is executed. When it is validated as the result of the lottery, the value of the multiplier mlt(1) is displayed on a valid multiplier display area mlt. Further, when the lottery is drawn, the multiplier mlt(1) is deleted regardless of the lottery result, and values of the multipliers mlt (2)-(4) are shifted to the values of the multipliers mlt(1)-(3) respectively and a new multiplier mlt(4) is determined. Hereinafter, the processing is repeated for each game, when the additional state is terminated, a total value displayed on the valid multiplier display area mlt is multiplied by the value of the initial value INI, and the result thereof is added to a value of the number of total putout tokens ATPY.

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine in which a game result is determined by a combination of symbols displayed when a plurality of rotating reels are stopped.

  Conventionally, slot machines are widely known as one of gaming machines. Generally, in this type of slot machine, when a player inserts a prescribed number of game media such as medals and game balls, the operation of the start switch becomes effective. Then, when the player operates the start switch, a plurality of reels each having a plurality of symbols start rotating, and a winning lottery is performed. Eventually, when the rotation speed of the reel reaches a certain speed, the operation of the stop switch provided for each reel becomes effective, and when the player operates the stop switch, the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch is displayed. Stop.

  At this time, when any combination is won in the combination lottery, reel stop control within a predetermined range (for example, a range where the number of sliding frames is 4 frames) so that the symbol combinations corresponding to the combination are aligned on the effective line ( Pull-in control) is performed. On the other hand, when the result of the winning combination lottery is lost, reel stop control (kicking control) is performed so that a symbol combination corresponding to any combination is not aligned on the effective line. If all the reels stop and a symbol combination corresponding to any combination is stopped and displayed on the active line, it means that the combination has won a prize, and a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player. One game ends. On the other hand, when the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the active line does not correspond to any combination, one game is finished without giving a privilege to the player. Hereinafter, a game that is started when the player operates the start switch and whose result is determined by stopping all reels is also referred to as a unit game.

  Conventionally, in this type of gaming machine, various tastes have been put in place regarding the privileges to be given to the player in order to improve the interest of the unit game. For example, when the slot machine described in Patent Document 1 finishes the BB gaming state advantageous to the player, the slot machine shifts to an FT state in which a replay role is won with a high probability for 100 games. Then, in this FT state, when a watermelon role is won in the role lottery, one magnification is selected by lottery from a plurality of predetermined magnifications, and the remaining number of games in the FT state is multiplied by the selected magnification. The result is the new number of remaining games.

JP 2006-325651 A

  The slot machine described in Patent Document 1 stimulates the gambling of the player by giving the possibility that the number of games in the FT state, which can be said to be an advantageous state for the player, is added by lottery. It can be said that the interest of the game is improved. However, in the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, in the FT state, the amount of change in the number of FT-state games (period) is determined only by the lottery result performed when the watermelon role is won. For this reason, the expectation about how much the player's FT state period is extended is limited to the game that the watermelon role is won, and it cannot be said that the interest of the game is sufficiently drawn out.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine that can further increase the player's expectation when a privilege is given to the player.

In order to solve the above-described problems, the present invention is a slot machine that performs a game of rotating and stopping a plurality of reels to which a plurality of types of symbols are attached,
Special state control means that becomes a special state in which a game in which a privilege is easily given is performed until a value that varies by performing the game becomes a predetermined value;
A predetermined value increasing state shifting means for shifting to a predetermined value increasing state capable of increasing the value of the predetermined value when a predetermined shifting condition is satisfied;
When shifting to the predetermined value increasing state, initial value determining means for determining an initial value to be added to the predetermined value;
Coefficient determination means for determining a coefficient to be multiplied with the initial value as the game progresses;
Total calculation means for calculating the total value of the coefficients determined by the coefficient determination means;
A predetermined value adding means for adding, to the predetermined value, a value obtained by multiplying the initial value by the total value when an end condition for the predetermined value increasing state is satisfied;
It is characterized by providing.

  Here, the “value that varies by playing a game” includes, for example, the number of times a game has been played (number of games), the number of game media paid out such as medals (the number of payouts), and game media inserted. Number of sheets (inserted number), number obtained by subtracting the number of inserted sheets (net increase number), number of times a predetermined symbol combination is stopped and displayed, and the like.

  According to the above-described invention, the special state advantageous to the player continues until the value that fluctuates by playing the game reaches a predetermined value. On the other hand, when the state shifts to the predetermined value increasing state, the initial value is determined. As the game progresses, the coefficient to be multiplied by the initial value is determined, and when the end condition of the predetermined value increasing state is satisfied, the total value of the determined coefficient is multiplied by the initial value, and the result is added to the predetermined value. Is done. In this way, as the game progresses, the coefficients multiplied by the initial value are summed, so that while the player is in the predetermined value increasing state, the player expects how much the coefficient will increase. You can play games with interest.

Further, according to the present invention, in the above-described invention, predetermined value increase state ending means for ending the predetermined value increase state when the end condition is satisfied;
While a predetermined avoidance condition is satisfied, an end avoidance unit that avoids the establishment of the end condition;
It is characterized by providing.

  According to the above-described invention, while the predetermined avoidance condition is satisfied, establishment of the end condition for the predetermined value increase state can be avoided. That is, since the predetermined value increase state can be maintained while the avoidance condition is satisfied, the player can have the minimum expectation and interest described above in the predetermined value increase state.

  As described above, according to the slot machine of the present invention, it is possible to further increase the player's expectation when giving a privilege to the player.

It is a front view showing the appearance of the slot machine according to the present invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the symbol arrangement | sequence of each reel with which the slot machine is provided. It is a functional block diagram which shows the function regarding control in the slot machine. FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram for describing symbol combinations and payouts corresponding to various combinations determined in advance in the slot machine. FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram for describing symbol combinations and payouts corresponding to various combinations determined in advance in the slot machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of the group of each role used as the lottery object in the slot lottery of the slot machine. It is a state transition diagram showing the transition of the role lottery state in the slot machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating schematic structure of the part lottery table used by the part lottery of the slot machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content etc. of the effect performed during freezing in the slot machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the lottery probability of the effect performed during freezing in the slot machine. It is a state transition diagram showing the transition of the freeze state in the slot machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the lottery probability regarding the privilege provided to a player in the slot machine. It is a state transition diagram showing the transition of the production state in the slot machine. In the same slot machine, it is an explanatory diagram for explaining main ones of commands transmitted from the main control circuit to the sub control circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the main routine which controls the progress of the game performed with the main control circuit of the slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the freeze production lottery process performed within the main routine. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the freeze production lottery process performed within the main routine. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the freeze production process performed in the main routine. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the freeze production process performed in the main routine. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the freeze lottery state transfer process performed within the main routine. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the freeze lottery state transfer process performed within the main routine. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the freeze production cancellation process performed within the main routine. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the pseudo | simulation game effect process performed within the main routine. In the sub-control circuit of the slot machine which concerns on this invention, it is a flowchart which shows the content of the production state start process performed according to the command received from the main control circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the production | presentation state start process performed according to the command received from the main control circuit in the sub control circuit. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the outline of the addition production | presentation performed when the production | presentation state of the same sub-control circuit is an addition state. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the production | presentation state transfer process performed in the same sub-control circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the production | presentation state transfer process performed in the same sub-control circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the operation mode alerting | reporting process performed in the same subcontrol circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the freeze production stop induction | guidance | derivation process performed in the subcontrol circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the introduction continuous production | presentation process performed in the same sub-control circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the mission effect process performed in the same sub-control circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the mission end effect process performed in the subcontrol circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the process in the modification which determines the frequency | count of a game of a sub bonus in the sub control circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the process in the modification which determines the frequency | count of a game of a sub bonus in the sub control circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the process in the modification which determines the frequency | count of a game of a sub bonus in the sub control circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the process in the modification which determines the frequency | count of a game of a sub bonus in the sub control circuit. In the main control circuit of the slot machine which concerns on this invention, it is a flowchart which shows the content of the freeze production start process for starting a freeze production. In the sub-control circuit of the slot machine which concerns on this invention, it is a flowchart which shows the content of the freeze effect alerting | reporting process performed during subhorn. FIG. 32 is a state transition diagram for showing a modified example of the continuous introduction effect shown in FIG. 31 in the sub-control circuit of the slot machine according to the present invention. In the slot machine according to the present invention, it is an explanatory diagram for explaining the contents of a table that defines the correspondence between the value of the latent period and the operation sequence of the stop switch, which is referred to when setting the latent period in the freeze state. .

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

[Description of appearance structure]
An appearance of a slot machine 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG. FIG. 1 is a front view of the slot machine 10. In FIG. 1, a front panel 20 is provided on the front surface of the casing of the slot machine 10. A display window 22 is formed substantially at the center of the front panel 20, and the outer peripheral surfaces of the three reels 40L, 40C, and 40R that are rotatably provided inside the slot machine 10 are shown in FIG. A plurality of types of symbols described with reference to 2 are printed. The reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are provided so that their rotation axes are aligned on the same straight line in the horizontal direction. Each reel has a ring shape, and 20 symbols are equally spaced on the outer peripheral surface. A strip-shaped reel tape printed in is attached. From the display window 22, when the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are stopped, among the 20 symbols printed on each reel, three symbols that are continuous along the rotation direction of each reel are visually recognized. It is possible. That is, 3 [symbol] × 3 [reel] = 9 symbols in total are stopped and displayed on the display window 22. Here, among the stop display positions of three consecutive symbols displayed when the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are stopped, the uppermost side is the upper stage U, the middle is the middle stage M, and the lowermost side is the lower stage L. .

  The display window 22 has a single winning line L that crosses each middle stage M of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R. The winning line L is a line that serves as a reference when determining whether or not a combination of symbols corresponding to a plurality of types of predetermined combinations (described later) is stopped and displayed. That is, when the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are stopped, the combination of the three symbols stopped and displayed at the stop display position (the middle stage M of each reel) through which the winning line L passes corresponds to one of the roles. If so, that role has won. In the following description, when it is simply described that “the symbol combination is stopped and displayed” or “the symbol combination is complete”, it means that the symbol combination is stopped and displayed along the winning line L.

  In addition to the display window 22, the front panel 20 is provided with various lamps and a display for notifying the player of various information related to the unit game. Below the display window 22, bet number (betting number) display lamps 26 a, 26 b, 26 c, a credit number display 27, and an acquired number display 28 are provided in order from the left in FIG. 1. The bet number display lamps 26a, 26b, and 26c are for displaying the number of medals inserted in one game. That is, when one medal is inserted, only the bet number display lamp 26a is turned on. When two medals are inserted, the bet number display lamps 26a and 26b are turned on and three medals are inserted. The bet number display lamps 26a, 26b, and 26c are turned on.

  Here, a medal inserted to play a unit game in the slot machine 10 is a kind of game medium, and the game medium is not limited to a medal, but a game ball (so-called pachinko ball), a magnetic card, and a non-contact IC card. Alternatively, it may be value information recorded on a recording medium such as a coin with an IC chip and capable of playing a unit game. In the slot machine 10, when three medals are inserted, one unit game is possible, and the winning line L is an effective line. The credit number display 27 (stored number display means) is a two-digit 7-segment display and is credited (stored) in the slot machine 10 (more specifically, a RAM in the main control circuit 100 to be described later). The number of medals (stored in) is displayed. The acquired number display 28 (given number display means) is a two-digit 7-segment display, and displays the number of medals to be paid out to the player in the slot machine 10 according to the result of the unit game.

  On the lower side of the front panel 20 described above, there is provided an operation panel portion 30 that is formed substantially horizontally over the entire width of the slot machine 10 and protrudes forward from the paper surface. A medal insertion slot 32 for inserting medals into the slot machine 10 is provided on the upper right side of the operation panel 30. Inside the medal insertion slot 32, there is provided a passage sensor that outputs a medal detection signal to the main control circuit 100 described later when a medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 32 is detected. As a result, the main control circuit 100 can recognize the number of inserted medals by counting the number of times the medal detection signal is output.

  A 1-bet switch 34 and a maximum bet switch 35 that can insert credited medals into the slot machine 10 are provided on the upper left side of the operation panel 30. The 1-bet switch 34 is a switch for inserting only one medal that is credited every time it is operated into the slot machine 10 as a game betting target. The maximum bet switch 35 is a switch for inserting, into the slot machine 10, the maximum number (specified number) of medals that are allowed to be inserted in the current unit game among the credited medals. is there. In the slot machine 10, the prescribed number of MB games, which will be described later, is two, and the prescribed number of games that are not MB games (ordinary games) is three.

  Further, a direction button switch 38 and a determination button switch 39 are provided between the medal slot 32 and the maximum bet switch 35 for the player to input information to the slot machine 10. As shown in the plan view of FIG. 1B, the direction button switch 38 includes an upward switch 38U that indicates an upward direction, a right switch 38R that indicates a right direction, a downward switch 38D that indicates a downward direction, and It is composed of four button switches of a left direction switch 38L that indicates the left direction. The decision button switch 39 is formed of a light transmitting member, and a light source such as an LED is provided therein. The character “PUSH” is printed on the upper surface (operation surface) of the determination button switch 39.

  When three medals are inserted into the slot machine 10 from the medal insertion slot 32 or by operating the various bet switches 34 and 35, the bet number display lamps 26a, 26b and 26c are sequentially displayed every time a medal is inserted. It will light up. Further, the number of inserted medals is subtracted from the number of credits stored in a RAM (corresponding to storage means) of the main control circuit 100 to be described later, and the value displayed on the credit number display 27 is also subtracted. Is done. When a prescribed number of medals are inserted and a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 32, the number of inserted medals is added to the number of credits stored in the RAM of the main control circuit 100. And is added to the value displayed on the credit amount display 27.

  A start switch 36 is tiltably provided on the front left side of the operation panel 30. The start switch 36 is activated when a player inserts a prescribed number of medals into the slot machine 10. When a re-gamer to be described later in a unit game wins, even if no medals are inserted, the bet number display lamps 26a, 26b, and 26c are lit for a specified number and start for performing the next unit game. The operation of the switch 36 becomes effective. When the player tilts the start switch 36 in this state, the three reels 40L, 40C, and 40R described above start to rotate all at once. As a result, the symbols printed on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 40L, 40C and 40R are moved (scrolled) from the top to the bottom in the display window 22.

  Three stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R are provided at the center of the front surface of the operation panel 30. Here, the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R are so-called self-illuminated push button switches, and the push button portion emits light and its emission color can be changed. The left stop switch 37L corresponds to the left reel 40L, the middle stop switch 37C corresponds to the middle reel 40C, and the right stop switch 37R corresponds to the right reel 40R. Stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R are operated by the player when the rotational speeds of the three reels 40L, 40C, and 40R reach a predetermined steady rotational speed (for example, 80 rotations / minute, also simply referred to as a constant speed). The operation becomes valid. Here, when the operation of each stop switch is invalid, the push button portion of each stop switch emits light in red, and when the operation reaches the steady rotational speed and the operation becomes valid, the light emission color changes to blue.

  When the player pushes the left stop switch 37L, the reel stop control of the left reel 40L is performed. When the player pushes the middle stop switch 37C, the reel stop control of the middle reel 40C is performed. When the stop switch 37R is pushed, reel stop control of the right reel 40R is performed. In the following, the operation of the first stop switch after all the reels have been rotated is also referred to as a first stop operation, the second operation is also referred to as a second stop operation, and the last operation is also referred to as a third stop operation. When the three reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are stopped, the center positions of any three consecutive symbols among the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of each reel, the upper stage U, the middle stage in the display window 22 The stop control is performed so that M and the center positions of the lower stage L coincide with each other. Here, the position where the center of the symbol coincides with the center of the stop display position is referred to as a fixed position. When the slot machine 10 stops the reel, the reel stops so that each symbol of the reel always stops at the fixed position. Control is performed.

  A settlement switch 33 is provided on the left side of the operation panel 30. If operated during the medal insertion acceptance period, all credited medals are paid back and displayed on the credit number display 27. The value becomes “0”. Here, the medal insertion acceptance period is, for example, after all reels stop (when medals are paid out, after the medals have been paid out), a prescribed number of medals are inserted and the start switch 36 Until the operation becomes valid.

  A lower panel 50 on which a model name of the slot machine 10 and characters adopted as a motif are drawn is arranged below the operation panel 30. A medal payout opening 60 for paying out medals to the player is provided at a substantially lower center of the lower panel 50. For example, when the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are stopped, if a combination of three symbols stopped and displayed along the winning line L corresponds to a small role, the medal payout installed in the slot machine 10 The device is activated and the number of medals corresponding to the small combination is paid out. Further, when the settlement switch 33 is operated in a state where medals are credited, the credited medals are paid out. Then, the paid-out medals are discharged from the medal payout outlet 60 and stored in the tray 61. On the right side and the left side of the medal payout opening 60, sound transmission holes 62R and 62L are provided for allowing sounds emitted from speakers 64R and 64L (described later) housed inside the slot machine 10 to pass outside. Yes.

  A display device 70 composed of a liquid crystal display panel is provided above the front panel 20. The display device 70 is not limited to the above-described liquid crystal display panel, and any other image display device can be used as long as the player can visually recognize image information and text information during the game. The display device 70 displays a game history, an effect image displayed during a unit game, an effect image for notifying a result of a role lottery and an operation mode of a stop switch, progress of a unit game (medal insertion → start It is possible to display an effect image or the like according to the operation of the switch 36 → the rotation of the reel → the operation of the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R → the rotation of all the reels). Above the display device 70, there is provided an upper effect lamp 72 that blinks in a pattern corresponding to the winning combination when the reels 40L, 40C, 40R are stopped and a certain winning combination is won.

[Description of reel design]
Next, with reference to FIG. 2, the arrangement of symbols printed on the reel tape attached to the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 40L, 40C and 40R will be described. As shown in FIG. 2A, 20 symbols are printed on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R. Each symbol is divided into 20 equal parts in the longitudinal direction of the reel tape. One symbol is printed in each symbol area. In addition, as shown in FIG. 2B, there are seven types of symbols displayed in each symbol area, and a type code (not shown) is determined in advance for each type. The types of symbols in the slot machine 10 include the “red seven” symbol and the “white seven” symbol in which the number 7 is represented in red and white, the “bar” symbol labeled “BAR”, and the skull as a motif “ Skull design, “Watermelon” design with green watermelon motif, “Bell” design with yellow bell motif, “Cherry A” design with red cherry motif, “Cherry A” design and leaf orientation There are different “Cherry B” designs, “Replay” designs with light blue plums as motifs, and “Tree” designs that represent large trees in light gray color.

  In addition, symbol numbers “0” to “19” are determined in advance in each symbol region of the reel tape attached to each of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R, as shown in FIG. A symbol type code corresponding to the symbol number is stored in the ROM of the main control circuit 100. The slot machine 10 recognizes the symbols displayed at each stop display position (upper U, middle M, lower L) of the display window 22, and performs reel stop control described later. Referenced when doing. Hereinafter, the symbol number and the type code are collectively referred to as symbol identification information. Each reel tape shown in FIG. 2A shows a state where the symbol numbers “0” and “1” are separated and deployed, and each reel tape is attached to the outer peripheral surface of the reels 40L, 40C and 40R. Means that the symbols of symbol numbers “0” and “1” are continuous.

  When the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are rotated, the three symbols of each reel displayed in the display window 22 are scroll-displayed in a direction in which the values of three consecutive symbol numbers are increased. For example, when symbols of symbol numbers “1”, “2”, and “3” are displayed from the lower L to the upper U of the display window 22, the symbols that are displayed thereafter are symbol numbers “2”. ”,“ 3 ”,“ 4 ”→ design numbers“ 3 ”,“ 4 ”,“ 5 ”→ design numbers“ 4 ”,“ 5 ”,“ 6 ”→... When the symbol numbers “18”, “19”, “0” are displayed, the symbol numbers “19”, “0”, “1” → the symbol numbers “0”, “1”, “ 2 ”→ symbol number“ 1 ”,“ 2 ”,“ 3 ”→... Three consecutive symbols from symbol numbers“ 0 ”to“ 19 ”circulate until the reel stops. Scrolled.

[Description of control circuit]
Next, a control circuit for controlling the slot machine 10 will be described with reference to a functional block diagram shown in FIG. The control circuit of the slot machine 10 includes a main control circuit 100 and a sub control circuit 200. The main control circuit 100 performs control for playing a game based on the player's operation, and the sub-control circuit 200 controls the effects executed with the game based on the information transmitted from the main control circuit 100. It is carried out. Information transmission between the main control circuit 100 and the sub control circuit 200 is limited to one direction from the main control circuit 100 to the sub control circuit 200. No information is sent directly.

≪Description of main control circuit≫
<Main control circuit and peripheral hardware configuration>
The main control circuit 100 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and an I / O port for exchanging signals with the outside, a random number generator for generating a pseudo random number, a clock for operating the CPU, and the like. A clock generation circuit for generating signals and interrupt signals is also included. The random number generator generates pseudo random numbers in the numerical range of 0 to 65535. The main control circuit 100 includes an operation means 300, a game information display means 400, a motor drive circuit 44, an index sensor 46, a hopper drive circuit 80 and a medal payout device 82, and an external concentrated terminal board 84. It is connected to the.

  The operation means 300 includes a rotation instruction means 310 including the start switch 36 shown in FIG. 1, a stop instruction means 320 including three stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R, a 1-bet switch 34, and a maximum bet switch 35. The charging instruction means 330 and the settlement switch 33 are included. The game information display means 400 includes the bet number display lamps 26a to 26c, the credit number display 27, and the acquired number display 28 shown in FIG.

  The motor drive circuit 44 individually drives the stepping motors 42L, 42C, and 42R for each reel according to the excitation signal output from the main control circuit 100, and rotates or stops the corresponding reel. The index sensors 46L, 46C, and 46R are provided corresponding to the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R, respectively, and when the index provided at the reference position of the corresponding reel is detected, the reference position relative to the main control circuit 100 is detected. Output a signal. Thereby, the main control circuit 100 recognizes the rotation position of the reel (in other words, the symbol displayed on the display window 22) based on the number of steps of the stepping motor that has started counting from the reference position. The hopper drive circuit 80 drives the medal payout device 82 in accordance with a drive signal output from the main control circuit 100 when paying out medals. The medal payout device 82 outputs a payout signal to the main control circuit 100 every time a medal is paid out, and the main control circuit 100 counts the payout signal to pay out the medal payout device 82. Controls the number of medals.

  The external concentrated terminal board 84 is a board that relays information on the game currently being played by the slot machine 10 when the information is output to the outside. Accordingly, the slot machine 10 can be a game information display device installed separately corresponding to the slot machine 10, for example, or a so-called hall computer installed in a game arcade and managing the game state and the appearance of each gaming machine. Information is transmitted through the external concentrated terminal board 84. Here, information transmitted from the slot machine 10 to the outside includes an insertion signal (IN signal) indicating that a medal has been inserted into the slot machine 10 when a unit game is performed, a result of the unit game, A payout signal (OUT signal) indicating that a medal has been paid out, a signal (MB generation signal) indicating that the gaming state has become “MB game”, and a signal (RP generation signal) indicating that a re-game player has won a prize ), A signal (abnormality signal) indicating that an abnormality has occurred in the slot machine 10, a signal (start signal) indicating that the start switch 36 has been operated, and an ART game to be described later being performed A signal (ART signal) is output.

<Functional blocks of main control circuit>
Next, functional blocks of the main control circuit 100 will be described. The main control circuit 100 includes lottery means 110, reel control means 120, winning determination means 130, gaming state control means 140, winning processing means 150, and external signal output means 160. The function of each means described below is realized by executing a control program stored in the ROM constituting the main control circuit 100 by the CPU.

<Description of lottery means>
The lottery means 110 performs various kinds of lotteries relating to the game, and includes a role lottery means 112 and a freeze effect lottery means 114.

(Explanation of role lottery means)
The role lottery means 112 samples a pseudo random number generated by a random number generator included in the main control circuit 100 in accordance with the operation of the start switch 36 by the player, and is determined in advance based on the sampled pseudo random number. It is determined whether or not any one or more of the combinations are selected as a winning combination (winning combination). In the slot machine 10, there are 47 types of small combinations 1-31 (see FIG. 4), MB combinations and replay combinations 1-15 (see FIG. 5) as predetermined combinations. Is associated with each symbol combination shown in FIG. 4 and FIG.

  Here, when a plurality of symbols are illustrated for one reel, this indicates that any one of the symbols may be stopped on the winning line L. For example, in the symbol combination of the small role 03 shown in FIG. 4, the “red 7” symbol and the “white 7” symbol are shown in the right reel column, but the symbol of the left reel stopped and displayed on the winning line L. Is a “replay” symbol, and the symbol on the middle reel is a “white 7” symbol, the symbol on the right reel may be either a “red 7” symbol or a “white 7” symbol. In other words, the symbol combination corresponding to the small role 03 corresponds to two symbol combinations “Replay-White 7-Red 7” and “Replay-White 7-White 7” in order from the left reel. means. In FIG. 4, “ANY” is shown as the symbol of the middle reel and the right reel in the symbol combination of the small role 29, which means that any symbol may be used. In other words, if the “cherry A” symbol of the left reel 40L stops at the middle stage M, the small role 29 will be confirmed even if the middle reel 40C and the right reel 40R are rotating.

  When each small combination shown in FIG. 4 wins, a predetermined number of medals are paid out. The number of medals to be paid out at the time of winning a prize is 10 for small roles 01, 3 for small roles 02, 1 for small roles 03 to 28, and 4 for small roles 29 to 31. Each re-playing combination shown in FIG. 5 is a combination that allows a unit game (also referred to as a replay or replay) to be performed again without inserting medals only for the next unit game when winning.

  When the MB combination shown in FIG. 5 is won, the MB game starts from the next unit game. During the MB game, all the small roles are won regardless of the result of the role lottery, but when any small role wins, the number of medals to be paid out is a unit game (hereinafter referred to as an MB game). It is different from normal games). That is, the number of medals to be paid out during the MB game is uniformly set to 2 regardless of which of the small roles 01 to 31 wins. In addition, during the MB game, all the small roles are selected, so that any small role can be won, but the symbol combination of the small role 01 is always stopped and displayed on the winning line L by the reel stop control. It has become so. The MB combination and the re-playing combination described above are different from the small combination, and there is no payout of medals due to the winning of each combination.

  The role lottery means 112 determines one of the above-mentioned small role 01 to small role 31, replay role 01 to 15 and MB role as a winning role by a role lottery during a normal game. May be a winning combination alone, and there may be multiple winning combinations. Here, when a small combination or re-playing combination is determined as a winning combination, the state is canceled when the unit game is completed, but once the MB combination is determined as a winning combination, the state is changed to the MB combination. It will be maintained until winning. The state in which the state determined for the winning combination is maintained is also referred to as “internal” or “bonus carryover”.

  Next, which combination can be a winning combination in one combination lottery will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 shows a group (combination group) of one combination or a combination of a plurality of combinations that is a target of the combination lottery. Each role group shown in FIG. 6 includes a re-game role group A to S (numbers “1” to “19”) in which a plurality of re-game characters shown in (a) can be selected, and 1 shown in (b). There are small role groups A to W (numbers “20” to “42”) in which one or a plurality of small roles can be a winning combination. As other lottery targets, there are the MB combination (number “43”) shown in (c) and the loss (number “0”) in which no combination is a winning combination.

  In FIG. 6 (a), for each of the re-playing role groups having the numbers “1” to “19”, the re-playing role that is the winning combination among the re-playing roles 01 to 15 shown in FIG. Is attached. For example, if the re-game role group A is determined by the role lottery, the three re-game characters 01, 11 and 15 are the winning roles. In addition, among the re-game role groups A to S shown in FIG. 6 (a), the re-game role groups B to S are subject to lottery only in the RT state described later, and are not subject to lottery in the non-RT state. . In other words, the re-game role groups A to S are the lottery targets in the RT state, but only the re-game role group A is the lottery target in the non-RT state.

  In FIG. 6B, for each of the small skill combinations having the numbers “20” to “42”, the small combination that is selected as the winning combination among the small combinations 01 to 31 illustrated in FIG. 4 is described. Here, the small role groups A, C, and T (numbers “20”, “22”, and “39”) each have only one small role, that is, a small role 01, a small role 02, and a small role 31. However, for the sake of convenience, the small role “group” is described. In addition, when one of the re-playing role group and the small role group shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B is determined and a plurality of roles are determined as winning roles, any of the roles is preferentially won. Whether to stop on the line L is changed depending on the operation order and operation timing of the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R. In addition, when any of the re-gamer groups G to S shown in FIG. 6A is determined, there is a combination of symbols having different degrees of expectation for shifting to the ART state according to the determined re-gamer group. Reel stop control is performed so as to stop display.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the slot machine 10 has three role lottery states of “non-RT”, “RT”, and “MB game”, and the lottery objects of the role lottery in each role lottery state are different from each other. Yes. Specifically, in the non-RT state, the replay group A, the small role groups A to V, the MB role and the lose are targeted for lottery. In the RT state, the replay groups A to S and the small role groups A to V are subject to lottery. When in the MB gaming state, the role lottery is not performed, and only each game and the small role group W are determined. Next, the lottery probability in the non-RT state and the RT state of each lottery object shown in FIG. 6 will be described with reference to the schematic diagram of the role lottery table shown in FIG. The combination lottery table shown in FIG. 8 shows a numerical range assigned to each lottery object with respect to a numerical range 0 to 65535 of pseudo random numbers generated by the random number generator included in the main control circuit 100. FIG. 8A shows a role lottery table used in the non-RT state, and FIG. 8B shows a role lottery table used in the RT state.

  As shown in this figure, the numerical ranges assigned to the small role groups A to V and the replaying role group A are the same in the non-RT state and the RT state, but for other numerical ranges, In the non-RT state, the MB combination and the loss are assigned, while in the RT state, the replay groups B to S are assigned. As a result, in the non-RT state and the RT state, the winning probabilities of the small role groups A to V and the re-playing role group A are the same, but in the non-RT state, the re-playing role groups B to S are subject to lottery. First, the MB role and the loser are the lottery targets. On the other hand, in the RT state, the re-game combination groups B to S are subject to lottery, and the MB combination and lose are not subject to lottery. In addition, what is necessary is just to determine the numerical value range allocated to each lottery object suitably. Further, in the role lottery table in the RT state shown in FIG. 8, the lose is not a lottery object, but the lose may be included in the lottery object.

  Of the non-RT state, the RT state, and the MB gaming state shown in FIG. 7, the slot machine 10 is in the non-RT state immediately after the power is turned on (initial state), and the role lottery table shown in FIG. Use the lottery. Then, when the MB combination is won in the non-RT state, the state shifts to the RT state, and thereafter, the combination lottery table is performed using the combination lottery table shown in FIG. The RT state is maintained until the MB combination wins, and during this period, the MB combination and the combination constituting the combination determined in the combination lottery become the winning combination. When the MB combination wins in the RT state, the state shifts to the MB gaming state. In the MB gaming state, no combination lottery is performed, and each game is determined to be a small combination group W, and the rules 01 to 31 are determined as winning combinations. In the process in which the unit game is repeatedly performed in the MB gaming state, if a total of more than 18 medals are paid out due to the winning of the small role, the MB game is terminated and the winning lottery state shifts to the non-RT state. In this way, the role lottery state cyclically shifts between the non-RT state, the RT state, and the MB gaming state. Here, the non-RT state and the RT state correspond to the above-described normal game.

  Although FIG. 8A shows only one role lottery table in the non-RT state, a plurality of role lottery tables having different ratios between the MB winning area and the lost area in this figure are shown in advance. A plurality of combination lottery tables may be provided so that a user-selected combination lottery table can be selected. In the present embodiment, there are provided six types of lottery tables “Setting 1” to “Setting 6” in which the ratio between the winning area of MB combination and the area of losing is different. Then, the winning area for the MB role is the narrowest in the winning table for “Setting 1” (the winning probability of the MB role is the lowest), and the winning area for the MB role gradually increases from “Setting 2” to “Setting 6”. (The winning probability of MB combination is increased). In the following, when referring to the settings of “setting 1” to “setting 6”, they are described as “setting” with brackets in order to distinguish them from words of setting used in a general sense. To do.

(Explanation of freeze production lottery means)
Returning to FIG. 3, the freeze effect lottery means 114 determines whether or not to execute the freeze effect during the unit game and the type of freeze effect to be executed by lottery based on random numbers. Here, the types of freeze effects that can be executed will be described with reference to FIG.

  The freeze effect is basically an effect that delays the progress of the game by a paused state (freeze state) for a predetermined period of time, for example, for accepting game media and determining the bet number of game media credited in advance. Functions relating to the progress of the game, such as accepting an operation of a bet switch, accepting an operation of a start switch for starting a game, or accepting a stop operation of a reel, are put into a pause state. In the freeze effect, among these functions related to the progress of the game, all functions may be paused, or only some functions may be paused.

  As a mode in which the progress of the game is paused, a control process based on the player's operation (game medium insertion detection process using a passage sensor, a bet number setting process based on a bet switch operation, a start switch operation, etc. For example, the reel rotation process or the role lottery process and the reel stop process based on the operation of the reel stop switch) are not performed. In addition, when an input signal based on the player's operation is issued during the period in which the progress of the game is paused due to the freeze effect, the control circuit does not perform control processing based on the input signal. Compared to the case where the freeze effect is not performed by performing processing such as delaying the transmission of the input signal until a predetermined period elapses and then outputting to the control circuit in various operated switches. The end timing in one game will be delayed.

  With regard to the freeze effect that is performed based on the start switch operation performed during the game, the reel is not rotated for a predetermined period from when the start switch is operated, and the reel is rotated after the predetermined period has elapsed. When the start switch is operated, the predetermined period is not performed for the predetermined period and the reel is rotated after the predetermined period, or when the start switch is operated, the predetermined period is When a lottery is performed but the reels are not rotated and the reels are rotated after a predetermined period of time, or after the start switch is operated and the lottery is performed, the predetermined period is set and the reels are rotated during the predetermined period. Or stop.

  In addition, with regard to the freeze effect that is performed based on the operation of the stop switch performed during the game, as a result of the freeze effect that is performed based on the acceptance of the operation of the stop switch and the operation of the stop switch, a specific symbol is displayed on the reel. The control process of the freeze effect is different from the freeze effect performed based on the stop display.

  The freeze effect control process performed based on the acceptance of the operation of the stop switch includes not performing the stop control process of the rotating reel for a predetermined period. As a result, the player cannot stop the rotating reel for a predetermined period, but when the predetermined period elapses, the stop control process corresponding to the operation accepted by the above-described stop switch operation acceptance process is performed. The timing from the acceptance of the stop operation to the reel stop can be delayed.

  On the other hand, as a result of the operation of the stop switch, as a freeze rendering control process performed based on the fact that a specific symbol is stopped and displayed on the reel, for example, by operating a stop switch other than the last stop switch, When a specific symbol is stopped and displayed in the display window 22, stop control corresponding to the next operated stop switch is not performed for a predetermined period. In addition, when a specific symbol is stopped and displayed on the reel by the last stop switch operation, the betting number setting process based on the bet switch operation for starting the next game, and the game medium input detection process by the passage sensor Alternatively, the control process based on the automatic betting number setting process that is performed when the symbol combination of the re-gamer is stopped on the winning line L may be omitted.

  During a predetermined period during which the freeze effect is performed, control for advancing the game is temporarily stopped based on the player's operation, but game machine operations that are not related to the progress of the game can be executed. For example, the stop control process based on the operation of the stop switch is not performed, but the reel may be rotated during a predetermined period, and the rotation mode may be arbitrarily set.

  As the rotation mode of the reels in a predetermined period, the reels are rotated in the opposite direction to the normal rotation, the reels are rotated a predetermined number of symbols to stop a specific symbol combination, and a predetermined reel among a plurality of reels is stopped. The other reels may be rotated, the rotation speed of the reels may change, or the operation of the reels may change due to the player's operation.

  The predetermined period during which the freeze effect is performed can be changed according to predetermined conditions (player operation, lottery, etc.). Here, the predetermined condition includes detection of a signal based on an operation by the player (start switch, bet switch, stop switch, checkout switch) or a predetermined result by lottery. In addition, changing can include shortening or lengthening the predetermined period.

  Control processing for shortening the predetermined period includes forcibly terminating the predetermined period in the middle or shortening the predetermined period to a period shorter than the original period. Further, as the control process for extending the predetermined period, another period is added after the predetermined period, or the predetermined period is extended to a period longer than the original period. Further, the predetermined period based on the freeze effect is not determined as a maximum time, and may be continued until a certain result is obtained based on the player's operation.

  The predetermined period for performing the freeze effect may be set after elapse of a so-called wait period (4.1 seconds) or may be set including the wait period. When the wait period is included, it is determined whether or not the freeze effect ends during the wait period, and when it is determined to end (that is, 4.1 seconds even if the freeze effect is performed immediately after the end of the previous game) Is not in the standby state until the wait period elapses, when the freeze effect starts after the end of the previous game. The aspect which becomes is mentioned. On the other hand, when it is determined that the freeze effect does not end during the wait period, the freeze effect starts immediately after the end of the previous game (that is, 4.1 seconds have passed when the freeze effect ends). Conceivable. Furthermore, the determination process as described above can be omitted by providing a freeze effect period longer than the weight period in advance.

  As the freeze effect, a pseudo game freeze effect may be performed as if a normal game is in progress. The pseudo game freeze effect is defined as a pseudo game freeze effect period from the start switch accepting process based on the start switch being operated during the game to the reel rotation start process. During the pseudo game freeze effect period, As in this game, reel rotation control is performed based on the operation of the start switch, and reel stop control is performed based on the operation of the stop switch. However, the winning lottery process based on the operation of the start switch and the winning determination process or the payout control process based on the operation of the stop switch are not performed. However, during the pseudo game freeze production, the bet number display lamps 26a, 26b, 26c are turned on in response to the bet operation or when the re-game is won in the pseudo game freeze production, When the tokens are arranged, the payout number corresponding to the arranged small combination may be displayed on the acquired number display unit 28 without performing the medal payout process.

  In the pseudo game freeze effect, a motion that swings up and down may be performed at a timing when a stop switch is operated, a timing when a specific reel rotates, or a timing when all reels stop. Thereby, it can be suggested that it is not a normal game but a pseudo game freeze effect (sometimes simply referred to as “pseudo game”). Further, during the pseudo game freeze effect, the pseudo game freeze effect may be ended when a predetermined time limit has elapsed without any operation of the stop switch, the start switch, or the like being performed by the player. Here, for example, when returning to a normal game when the reels are rotating, the reels that are rotating are automatically stopped once, and each reel is controlled to start rotating again at random timing. May be. Further, if all the reels are rotating, the rotation may be shifted to normal game immediately after the above-mentioned time limit has elapsed.

  As described above, the freeze effect is basically an effect that delays the progress of the game in a frozen state, and since the delay in the progress of the game itself is different from the normal state, it can be a kind of effect. . Further, in the present embodiment, not only the progress of the game is merely delayed, but also the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are controlled to rotate while the game is in the frozen state, and images and images are displayed from the display device 70 and the speakers 64L and 64R. Various outputs are performed by outputting audio. Further, in the present embodiment, there are seven types of freeze effects with different contents of effects performed during the freeze state, and a unique freeze effect number (any one of FLN = 1 to 7) is assigned to each freeze effect. .

Below, with reference to FIG. 9, the content of each effect of freeze effect number 1-8 is demonstrated.
・ Freeze production number 1 (FLN = 1)
When the freeze effect is started, the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R rotate in the opposite direction to the normal direction when the player operates the maximum bet switch 35. As a result, the symbols printed on the peripheral surface of each reel move from the bottom to the top in the display window 22, and after a predetermined time, all the reels are automatically stopped regardless of the player's operation. The reverse rotation start and automatic stop of all reels by operating the maximum bet switch 35 are repeated as many times as determined by random number lottery.

・ Freeze production number 2 (FLN = 2)
When the freeze effect is started, rotation control of each reel is performed according to the behavior of the reel determined by the rotation mode lottery, and then the rotation of all reels is automatically stopped. In this rotation mode lottery, the type, reel direction (forward rotation or reverse rotation), and rotation time of the reel to be rotated during the freeze effect are determined. Here, there are seven types of reels for which rotation control is performed: left reel only, middle reel only, right reel only, left and middle reels, middle and right reels, left and right reels, and all reels.
・ Freeze production number 3 (FLN = 3)
When the freeze effect is started, all reels rotate in reverse all at once, and the rotation automatically stops after a predetermined time has elapsed.

・ Freeze production number 4 (FLN = 4)
When the freeze effect is started, all the reels are simultaneously rotated in the same direction as the normal game, and thereafter, the corresponding reels are controlled to stop according to the operation of the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R. Play a game. Note that the reel stop control in this pseudo game is different from the stop control in the reel stop control means 122 described later, regardless of the stop switch operation timing by the player, the left reel 37L is always “red” on the winning line L. The symbol combination of “7” symbol, “white 7” symbol for the middle reel 37C, and “red 7” symbol for the right reel 37R is stopped and displayed. Hereinafter, when a symbol combination is described, the types of symbols that are stopped and displayed on the winning line L are described in the order of left, middle, and right reels with a hyphen “-” in between. For example, the symbol combination described above is expressed as “red 7-white 7-red 7”.

・ Freeze production number 5 (FLN = 5)
Although the pseudo game is performed in the same manner as the freeze effect number 4, the symbol combination that is stopped and displayed in the pseudo game is “BAR-BAR-BAR”.
・ Freeze production number 6 (FLN = 6)
Similar to the freeze effect number 4, a pseudo game in which the combination of symbols to be stopped and displayed is “red 7−white 7−red 7” is performed.

・ Freeze production number 7 (FLN = 7)
The pseudo game described in the freeze effect numbers 5 and 6 is performed. In other words, two pseudo games are performed: a pseudo game in which the symbol combination to be stopped and displayed is “BAR-BAR-BAR” and a pseudo game in which “red 7-white 7-red 7”.
・ Freeze production number 8 (FLN = 8)
When the freeze effect is started, the rotation of all reels is delayed for a predetermined time.

  The freezing effect lottery means 114 shown in FIG. 3 is based on the winning probability of the lottery table shown in FIG. 10 when the player operates the start switch 36 to start the game during the normal game. A freeze effect lottery is performed as to which of the freeze effect numbers 1 to 7 excluding the effect number 8 is performed. The freeze production number to be a lottery object is different according to five types of freeze lottery states (FS = 1 to 5) provided in advance. Further, in each freeze lottery state, the lottery for determining whether or not to produce the freeze effect number that is the lottery target is performed when the freeze effect lottery execution condition shown in FIG. 9 is satisfied.

  Specifically, in the freeze lottery states 1 to 3 (FS = 1 to 3), whether or not the freezing effect number 3 (FLN = 3) is performed when the re-game role group A or B is determined in the role lottery. A lottery of no. Furthermore, when any of the re-playing role groups I to S and the small roles A, C, and T to V is determined in the role lottery, the freeze effect numbers 5 to 7 (FLN = 5 to 7) in the freeze lottery state 1 Among them, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to perform one of them, and in the freeze lottery state 3, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to perform freeze effect number 4 (FLN = 4).

  In the freeze lottery state 4 (FS = 4), a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to perform freeze effect number 1 (FLN = 1) when any of the re-playing role groups C to S is determined in the role lottery. When the winning combination is won (when it is not lost), a lottery is performed as to whether to perform freeze effect number 2 (FLN = 2). Thereby, when the role lottery state is in the RT state, the lottery of freeze effect number 2 is performed every game, and there are cases where freeze effect numbers 1 and 2 are both won, but in such a case, for example, The pre-set effect of the freeze effect number may be executed preferentially. In the freeze lottery state 5 (FS = 5), the freeze directing lottery is not performed.

  As described above, the lottery may be performed only for the freeze effect number that is the object of the lottery in the current freeze lottery state, or any of the freeze effect numbers (FLN = 1 to 7) is always used. When a lottery is performed and a freeze production number that is not a lottery object in the current freeze lottery state is won, it may be considered that there is no freeze production (FLN = 0). Further, when any freeze effect is determined by the freeze effect lottery, the value of the determined freeze effect number FLN is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200.

<Description of reel control means>
Returning to FIG. 3, the reel control means 120 performs rotation and stop control of the reels 40L, 40C, 40R during the game. The reel stop control means 122, the freeze state generation means 124, and the pseudo game control means 126. Including.

(Description of reel stop control means)
When one of the stop switches is operated by the player after the operation of the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R becomes effective, the reel stop control means 122 performs the stop control of the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch. Do. Stop control is different between normal games (during non-RT and RT) and MB games. During normal gaming, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch within 190 milliseconds. Therefore, since the constant rotational speed is about 80 revolutions / minute and the number of symbols arranged on one reel is 20, the reel stop control means 122 determines from the reel position when the stop switch is operated, The reel is stopped before moving up to about 5 symbols at the maximum. Here, as described above, there is a restriction that the reel must be stopped so that the symbols on the reel are stopped and displayed at a fixed position in order to eliminate variations in the symbol stop position. For this reason, even if it is desired to stop the reel immediately, depending on the operation timing of the stop switch, the reel may have to be rotated by approximately one symbol. Therefore, in consideration of this margin, the stop controllable range (that is, the number of sliding symbols is 4) is from the time when the stop switch is operated until the reel rotates by 4 symbols.

  Therefore, when the reel stop control means 122 performs the pull-in control, among the four symbols on the upstream side from the winning line L when the stop switch is operated, there is a symbol constituting a symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination. At that time, the rotation of the reel is stopped so that the symbol is stopped and displayed on the winning line L. On the other hand, when the reel stop control means 122 performs the kicking control, the reels are rotated so that the symbol combination corresponding to any combination is not stopped and displayed on the winning line L before all the reels stop. Stop.

  On the other hand, during the MB game, when the middle stop switch 37C and the right stop switch 37R are operated, the same reel stop control as in the normal game is performed (the corresponding reel is stopped within 190 milliseconds after the operation). The left stop switch 37L is controlled to stop the rotation of the left reel 40L within 75 milliseconds after being operated. Therefore, during the MB game, it is necessary to stop the left reel 40L from turning the left stop switch 37L until the left reel 40L is rotated by about 2 symbols at the maximum. Therefore, if the margin for stopping a symbol at a fixed position is taken for one symbol, the stop controllable range is a maximum for one symbol.

  Further, the reel stop control means 122 receives reference position signals output from the index sensors 46L, 46C, 46R shown in FIG. 3 and excitation signals output from the motor drive circuit 44 to the stepping motors 42L, 42C, 42R, respectively. The symbol displayed in the display window 22 is recognized based on the number of times the pattern is updated (that is, the number of times each stepping motor is rotated by one step). As a method for recognizing the symbols on the reel, a conventional method can be adopted, and a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

  Assuming the reel stop control described above, the symbol arrangement shown in FIG. 2A and the symbol combination corresponding to each combination shown in FIG. 4 are arranged on the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R, respectively. The “Bell” symbol and “Replay” symbol are arranged with a maximum of four symbols. Therefore, during a normal game, when the small role 01 is determined as the winning combination in the role lottery, the player Regardless of the timing of the stop operation, the symbol combination “bell-bell-bell” of the small role 01 can be won by the pull-in control. In the left reel 40L, the “watermelon” symbols are also arranged at intervals of 4 symbols or less, so that the small role 02 can also be awarded by the pull-in control. Further, for example, the symbol combination of the left reel 40L and the middle reel 40C is the “bell” symbol, the symbol of the right reel 40R is the “red 7” symbol, the “white 7” symbol, If any of the symbols “tree” and the “tree” symbol stop on the winning line L, the winning can be stopped on the winning line L by the pull-in control for the symbol of the right reel 40R. You can always win.

  Further, in the lottery of the role lottery shown in FIG. 6, when a single role is determined as a single winning role, for example, in the small role groups A, C, T, the symbol combination of the winning role is drawn. Control is performed, but when a plurality of winning combinations are won, the reel stop control means 122 selects a symbol combination of winning combinations for which pull-in control is performed according to the operation mode. For example, when the small combination group B is determined and the middle stop switch 37C or the right stop switch 37R is subjected to a large stop operation, pull-in control is performed for the symbol combination of the small combination 01. On the other hand, when the first stop operation of the left stop switch 37L is performed, the pull-in control is performed for the symbol combination of any one of the small combinations 03 to 10.

  However, in this case, the “replay” symbol of the left reel 40L can be stopped on the winning line L by the pull-in control, but in the second stop operation or the third stop operation, the symbol of the winning combination is determined depending on the operation timing of the player. May not be able to be stopped on the winning line L. Here, the fact that the winning role was not awarded is called “missing”. When a plurality of winning combinations are determined as winning combinations in this way, the symbol combination that is the target of the pull-in control is appropriately selected according to the operation order and operation timing of the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R.

(Explanation of freeze state control means)
When the freeze effect execution lottery unit 114 determines execution of the freeze effect, the freeze state control unit 124 generates a freeze state for performing the determined freeze effect. In the freeze effect lottery 114 by the freeze effect lottery means 114, when the freeze effect numbers 1 to 3 and 5 to 7 are won, the won freeze effect is not performed immediately, as shown in FIG. Only the incubation period is provided. Then, when the incubation period elapses, a freeze state is generated, and the freeze effect determined by the freeze effect lottery is executed.

  That is, when the freeze effect control means 124 executes the freeze effects of the freeze effect numbers 1 and 3, it executes the freeze effect in the game next to the winning game. In addition, when executing the freeze effect of the freeze effect number 4, four games including the winning game are performed, and the fifth game is executed. Similarly, after 20 games have been performed for the freeze effect of freeze effect number 5 and after 38 games have been performed for the freeze effect of freeze effect number 6, the freeze effect of freeze effect number 7 is 20 times. After 38 games are played, each freeze effect is executed. Note that the rotation control of the reels in the freeze effect numbers 1 to 3 and 8 is performed by the freeze state control means 124, but the above-described pseudo game is performed during the freeze effect of the freeze effect numbers 4 to 7, so that the pseudo game control described later is performed. This is done by means 126.

  As described above, the freeze state control means 124 executes the freeze effect determined by the freeze effect lottery when the latent period has elapsed and the counting means for determining whether or not the latent period has elapsed. It can be said that the state generation means is included. Further, it can be said that the freeze effect lottery means 114 plays a role of an occurrence determination means for determining whether or not to generate a freeze state.

  The freeze state control means 124 cancels the execution of the freeze effect determined by the freeze effect lottery when the predetermined condition is satisfied during the incubation period of the freeze effect numbers 1 to 3 and 5 to 7 described above. That is, as shown in the “effect cancellation condition” column of FIG. 9, when the left stop switch 37 </ b> L or the middle stop switch 37 </ b> C is operated in the first stop operation in the game in which the freeze effect number 1 is won, in the next game Cancel freeze effect number 1 When the freeze lottery state 4 shifts to another freeze lottery state during the incubation period of the freeze effect number 2, the freeze effect of the freeze effect number 2 is canceled. When the first stop operation is performed on the middle stop switch 37C or the right stop switch 37R in the game in which the freeze effect number 3 is won, the freeze effect of the freeze effect number 3 in the next game is canceled.

  The freeze effect of freeze effect number 4 is executed in the game won in the freeze effect lottery, so there is no strict incubation period, but when freeze effect number 4 is won in the freeze effect lottery, it freezes in the previous game When effect number 3 is won, the freeze effect of freeze effect number 3 is preferentially executed. For the freeze effects of freeze effect numbers 5 to 7, when the middle stop switch 37C is first stopped when (i) any of the re-game role groups A to S is determined in the game during the incubation period (Ii) If none of the re-playing actor groups A to S is determined and the middle stop switch 37C or the right stop switch 37R is first stopped, (iii) the freeze effect number 3 is set in the freeze effect lottery. Freeze effect is canceled when winning or when (iv) transition to a state other than freeze lottery state 2.

  Thus, it can be said that the freeze state control means 124 includes a generation invalidation means for stopping the occurrence of the freeze state by the freeze state generation means described above when a predetermined occurrence stop condition is satisfied.

(Explanation of pseudo game control means)
Returning to FIG. 3, when the freeze state is generated by the freeze state generation unit 124 and the freeze effect numbers 4 to 7 are determined in the freeze effect lottery, the pseudo game control unit 126 performs reel control related to the pseudo game. I do. That is, when the freeze state occurs, the rotation of the reels is stopped according to the operation of the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R, and the reels 40L, 40C, 40R are rotated according to the operation of the start switch 36. In each of the freeze effect numbers 4 to 7, the symbol combinations to be stopped and displayed according to the stop switch by the player are as described above.

<Explanation of winning determination means>
When all the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are stopped, the winning determination means 130 determines whether or not the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the winning line L corresponds to any combination (that is, whether or not any combination has won). Determine. The winning determination means 130 does not need to directly recognize the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the winning line L, and in each reel, a predetermined position (for example, the lower stage U of each reel or the display window 22 of each reel). The combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the winning line L may be determined indirectly by recognizing the symbols on the frame.

<Description of game state control means>
The gaming state control unit 140 shifts the combination lottery state as shown in FIG. 7 based on the result of the combination lottery by the combination lottery unit 112 and the determination result by the winning determination unit 130. That is, when the MB combination is won in the combination lottery when the current combination lottery state is the non-RT state, the state is shifted to the RT state. Further, when the MB combination wins when the current combination lottery state is the RT state, the state is shifted to the MB gaming state. Then, when the combination lottery state is the MB gaming state, if the total number of medals paid out to the player exceeds 18, the state is shifted to the non-RT state.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the game state control means 140 is based on the result of the freeze effect lottery by the freeze effect lottery means 114, the operation order with respect to the stop switch during the game, the determination result by the winning determination means 130, and the like. The freeze lottery state is shifted. First, the initial state of the slot machine 10 is the freeze lottery state 1 (FS = 1). At this time, if one of the freeze effect numbers 5 to 7 is won in the freeze effect lottery, the game state control means 140 The current freeze lottery state is shifted to freeze lottery state 2 (FS = 2) (FIG. 11, arrow A). The game state control means 140, when winning the freeze effect number 5, wins the freeze effect number 6 or 7 after having played 20 times in the freeze lottery state 2, and 38 games. When a pseudo game is performed after the game is performed, the game is shifted from the freeze lottery state 1 to 2 (FIG. 11, arrow B).

  In addition, the game state control means 140, in the freeze lottery state 1 or 2, when any of the small role groups D to K is determined in the role lottery, when the game won by the small role 01 continues twice. Then, the state is shifted to the freeze lottery state 3 (FS = 3) (FIG. 11, arrow C). Further, in the freeze lottery state 1 or 3, when the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R are operated in the order of middle → left → right in the game in which the re-playing role groups A, C to F and I to S are determined, Alternatively, when the stop switch 37L, 37C, 37R is operated in the order of middle → right → left in the game in which the re-game role group B, G, H is determined, the process shifts to the freeze lottery state 4 (FS = 4). (FIG. 11, arrow E). Then, in the freeze lottery state 4, when the stop switch 37L, 37C, 37R is operated in the order of middle → right → left in the game in which the replaying role group A is determined, or the replaying role group B is determined. When the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R are operated in the order of middle → left → right in the game, the game is shifted to the freeze lottery state 3 (arrow F in FIG. 11).

  On the other hand, in the freeze lottery state 1 or 3, when the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R are operated in the order of middle → right → left in the game in which the re-playing role groups C to F and I to S are determined, or When the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R are operated in the order of the middle → left → right in the game in which the re-game role groups G and H are determined, the game is shifted to the freeze lottery state 5 (FS = 5) (FIG. 11). , Arrow G). When the transition to the freeze lottery state 5 is made, it is determined to perform the freeze effect of the freeze effect number 8, and the incubation period from the next game until the freeze effect is performed starts. Here, the incubation period is until 30 games, 50 games, or 100 games are consumed, and which number of games is set as the incubation period is determined by random number lottery.

  Further, it may be transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 that the execution of the freeze effect number 8 is determined, for example, by setting the value of FLN included in the freeze effect lottery result command to “8”. Further, based on the transition of the freeze lottery state and the value of the sub bonus game number BBG, the sub control circuit 200 may determine the incubation period and execution timing of the freeze effect number 8. Then, when a freeze effect is performed by the freeze state control means 124 after the incubation period has elapsed, the game state control means 140 shifts the freeze lottery state from 5 to 3 (FIG. 11, arrow H). Further, the game state control means 140 is operated when the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R are operated in the order of middle → left → right in the game in which the re-game role group A is determined during this incubation period, When the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R are operated in the order of middle → right → left in the game determined as the game combination group B, the freeze lottery state is shifted from 5 to 3 (FIG. 11, arrow H).

  Further, the gaming state control means 140 cannot win the small combination 01 or the small combination 03 when any of the small combination groups D to S is determined in any of the freeze lottery states 3 to 5. If it is, the current freeze lottery state is shifted to the freeze lottery state 1 (arrow D in FIG. 11).

<Explanation of winning process means>
Returning to FIG. 3, when the winning determination means 130 determines that one of the small roles has won, the medal provided in the slot machine 10 by the hopper drive circuit 80 shown in FIG. 3. The payout device 82 is driven to perform control for paying out the number of medals corresponding to the winning small combination. That is, the medal payout device 82 counts the payout signal output every time the medals are paid out one by one, and when it is determined that the number corresponding to the winning small combination has been discharged, the driving of the medal payout device 82 is stopped.

<Description of external signal output means>
The external signal output means 160 outputs the above-mentioned IN signal, OUT signal, MB generation signal, RP generation signal, abnormality generation signal, start signal, and ART signal to the external concentration terminal board 84. Each of these signals is collected into one connector by the external concentration terminal board 84, and is connected to the above-described game information display device, hall computer, or the like through the connector.

≪Description of sub control circuit≫
<Sub control circuit and peripheral hardware configuration>
The sub-control circuit 200 includes a CPU, ROM, RAM, various dedicated ICs for generating sound and images, exchanges data and the like between these devices, and exchanges commands with various external devices. Interface circuit for. In addition to the main control circuit 100, the sub control circuit 200 is electrically connected to the information input means 500 and the effect notification means 600. Here, the information input means 500 includes the direction button switch 38 and the determination button switch 39 shown in FIG. Further, the effect notification means 600 is configured to include the display device 70 and the upper effect lamp 72 shown in FIG. 1A and speakers 64L and 64R provided inside the slot machine 10 below.

<Functional block of sub control circuit>
Next, functional blocks of the sub control circuit 200 will be described. The sub-control circuit 200 controls an effect executed to improve the interest of the game related to the game controlled by the main control circuit 100. The sub-control circuit 200 mainly includes effect control means 210, effect state control means 220, ART game control means 230, and freeze effect control means 240.

<Description of production control means>
The effect control means 210 includes an effect data storage means 212 and an effect lottery means 214, and an effect notification is made during the game in accordance with the result lottery and the result of the effect lottery described later and the current effect state (described later). The effect performed by the means 600 is controlled. The effect data storage means 212 stores, as effect data, image (moving image or still image) data for executing various effects, voice, musical sound and sound effect data, blink pattern data of the upper effect lamp 72, and the like. The effect lottery means 214 performs an effect lottery based on an effect lottery table for selecting any of the various effects shown in FIG.

  In the “lottery target” column of the production lottery table shown in FIG. 12, the mission production is a task imposed on the game controlled by the main control circuit 100 (for example, “Make a small role award n times within m games” ( m, n are positive integers) or the like), or when a condition such as obtaining a specific effect in an effect performed by an image or sound is satisfied, It is the production that becomes. Here, the contents of the above-described tasks and conditions may be clearly shown to the player by displaying them on the display device 70, and what is the task or condition gradually in the course of performing the mission effect. You may suggest to find out. In the effect lottery table shown in FIG. 12, the winning probability of “mission effect” is 1/150, and among the various effect states to be described later, it is a lottery target in the normal effect state, and is selected in other effect states. Even if it does, the winning will be invalid.

  Next, “ART stock” refers to the right to play an ART game. Here, the ART game refers to a game played during the ART, and the ART refers to a period in which the player is in an advantageous state controlled by the ART game control means 220 (described later in detail). In the following, “ART in progress” is also referred to as “ART state”. Since the ART stock is a right to play an ART game as described above, even if the ART can be started, for example, if the ART stock does not exist, the ART is not started. That is, when the ART can be started, if there is an ART stock, one ART stock is consumed and the ART is started. The winning probability of “ART stock” in the effect lottery table shown in FIG. 12 is 1/300, and the ART stock is added (accumulated) every time it is won.

  Next, “additional stock” refers to the right to shift to a state (additional state) in which the ART period described later can be extended. As will be described later, ART ends when the total number of medals paid out during ART reaches a predetermined number, but when the state shifts to the above-described addition state during ART, the total number of payouts that is an end condition. Can be increased. The winning probability of “additional stock” in the effect lottery table shown in FIG. 12 is 1/300, and the additional stock is added (accumulated) every time it is won, similarly to the ART stock.

  Next, “ART state transition” is one of the conditions under which ART can be started. When “ART state transition” is won in the production lottery, one ART stock is consumed and ART is started. It will be. However, if the ART stock does not exist, ART will not be started even if “ART state transition” is won. Therefore, when “ART state transition” is won, ART stock may be forcibly generated. The winning probability of “ART state transition” in the effect lottery table shown in FIG. 12 is 1/500.

  Next, in the “additional state transition”, when winning is performed during ART, one additional stock is consumed and the state is shifted to the addition state. However, if there is no additional stock, it will not shift to the additional state even if the “additional state transition” is selected. Therefore, when the “additional state transition” is selected in the same way as the “ART state transition”, In addition, an additional stock may be forcibly generated. It should be noted that the winning probability of “transition of added state” in the effect lottery table shown in FIG. 12 is 1/200.

  Next, when the “sub bonus” is won during the ART, the state shifts to a sub bonus state advantageous to the player for a predetermined number of games. Here, during the sub-bonus state period (number of games), a lottery for selecting any one of 30, 50, and 100 times is performed every time a game is played. The number of games selected at the time of winning will be adopted. Also, the privilege granted to the player during the sub-bonus and the privilege granted to the player during the ART may be completely equivalent, or either one may be in a more advantageous state for the player. Good. For example, if the privilege to be given to the player is to notify the operation order that the small role 01 will win when the small role groups D to K are determined, the probability of notifying the operation order May be set to the same probability during ART and sub-bonus, or one may be notified with a higher probability than the other. The winning probability of “sub bonus” in the effect lottery table shown in FIG. 12 is 1/200.

  Next, if the “super sub bonus” is won when the state is not the ART state or the added state, the player moves to a state advantageous to the player for the predetermined number of games, like the sub bonus. Here, the privilege to be given to the player during the sub bonus and the privilege to be given to the player during the super sub bonus may be completely the same, or either one is more advantageous for the player. It is good also as a state. For example, as described above, the probability of notifying the operation order that the small role 01 will win may be set to be higher for the “super sub bonus”, for example, the number of games of “sub bonus” Is 30 times, 50 times, or 100 times, but the number of games of the “super sub bonus” may be set to 100 times.

  The winning probability of “super sub bonus” in the effect lottery table shown in FIG. 12 is 1/800. Needless to say, an effect lottery including “super sub bonus” may be performed even in the ART state or the added state. In addition to the effect lottery based on the effect lottery table shown in FIG. 12, the effect lottery means 214 also selects the effect contents according to the result of the role lottery by lottery, etc. Has been decided.

<Description of production state control means>
The production state control means 220 shifts the production state as shown in FIG. 13 according to the result of the role lottery by the role lottery means 112, the result of the effect lottery by the production lottery means 214, the progress of the game, and the like. . As shown in this figure, the effect state includes a normal effect state (SS = 1), an introduction continuous effect state (SS = 2), a mission effect state (SS = 3), a mission end effect state (SS = 4), and an ART. There are seven types of state (SS = 5), added state (SS = 6), and sub-bonus state (SS = 7), and the contents of effects performed using the display device 70 and speakers 64L and 64R are for each effect state. Is different.

  The production state in the initial state of the slot machine 10 is the normal production state, and information regarding the result of the lottery by the role lottery means 112 is notified with a predetermined probability, or it is easy to shift to the introduction continuous production state described below. For example, an effect that suggests that the player has become a player is performed, and the player is not bored, and an effect is given that gives rise to expectations for shifting to a more advantageous state. Then, when the above-described mission effect is won in the effect lottery in the normal effect state, the effect state shifts to the introduction continuous effect state (FIG. 13, arrow a). When transitioning to the introductory continuous effect state, while the game is performed 20 times, the introductory continuous effect that is the introduction portion of the effect performed in the next transition effect state is performed. Here, the continuous performance is a performance performed over a plurality of games, and refers to a series of performances having continuity in the content of the performance in each game. Then, when the game is executed 20 times and the introduction continuous production is finished, the production state shifts to the mission production state (FIG. 13, arrow A).

  When the effect state shifts to the mission effect state, the above-described mission effect is performed for the player while 15 games are performed. This mission effect can be said to be a kind of continuous effect performed over 15 games. Then, at the end of the mission performance, it is indicated whether or not the predetermined task / condition has been achieved / satisfied for the player (whether the mission has succeeded or failed), and the performance state shifts to the mission end performance state ( FIG. 13, arrow c). When the production state shifts to the mission end production state, the player's anxiety and expectation are raised as to whether the above-mentioned mission production result is valid or invalid as it is during three games. The mission end effect is performed. For example, even if the result of the previous mission effect is a successful mission, the result may be overturned by this effect and fail, and conversely, even if the result of the mission effect fails the mission, Depending on the performance, it may change to reverse or successful.

  If the ART stock does not exist at the end of the mission end effect, the effect state shifts to the normal effect state described above (FIG. 13, arrow D). On the other hand, when one or more ART stocks exist, one ART stock is consumed and the state shifts to the ART state (FIG. 13, arrow o). When the effect state shifts to the ART state, ART is started by the ART game control means 230 described later. When a predetermined number of medals are paid out during the ART, the effect state shifts to the normal effect state described above (FIG. 13, arrow symbol). In addition, in the effect lottery by the effect lottery means 214 during ART, if “winning state transition” is won and at least one additional stock exists at this time, one additional stock is consumed, Transition to the added state (FIG. 13, arrow key).

  In the added state, when the re-game role group A or B or the small role group W is determined by the role lottery by the role lottery means 112, the effect state shifts to the ART state (FIG. 13, arrow mark). Further, when the “sub bonus” is won in the effect lottery by the effect lottery means 214 during ART, the sub bonus is started and the sub bonus is started (arrow 13 in FIG. 13). When a predetermined number of games are played during the sub bonus, the state returns to the ART state again (FIG. 13, arrow c). In the case of the normal production state, the introduction continuous production state, the mission production state or the mission end production state, if the “art state transition” is won in the production lottery and there is one or more ART stocks, the ART directly Transition to the state (FIG. 13, arrow s). Similarly, when the “super sub bonus” is won in the effect lottery in the normal effect state, the introduction continuous effect state, the mission effect state or the mission end effect state, the state directly shifts to the sub bonus state (FIG. 13, FIG. Arrow).

  As described above, when the state shifts from the ART state to the sub bonus state (sub bonus) (FIG. 13, arrow key), the sub bonus from the normal effect state, the continuous introduction effect state, the mission effect state, or the mission end effect state. A difference may be provided in the degree of being advantageous to the player when the state (super sub bonus) is entered (FIG. 13, arrow key).

<Description of ART game control means>
The ART game control means 230 starts an ART in a game state that is advantageous for a player who can acquire more medals during a normal game (non-RT state and RT state). Here, the ART state, the added state, and the sub-bonus state shown in FIG. 13 correspond to the ART state, and the normal effect state, the continuous introduction effect state, the mission effect state, and the mission end effect state are not in the ART state (non- Corresponds to ART).

  In a game played during ART (ART game), the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R for winning the small role 01 when any of the small role groups B, D to K is determined by the above-mentioned role lottery means 112. The operation order is notified. In addition, when any of the small role groups L to S is determined, the operation order in which the small role 02 wins is notified. Thus, when the player operates the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R in accordance with the notified operation sequence, the small role 01 or 02 wins and 10 or 3 medals are paid out. On the other hand, when the operation order is not notified, depending on the operation order of the stop switch, the small role 01 or 02 may not be won, and other small roles may win and only one medal is paid out. In some cases, it may be missed. Further, when a predetermined number of medals are paid out in the ART state (SS = 5), the ART is terminated and the normal performance state (non-ART) is set.

<Explanation of freeze production control means>
Freeze production control means 240, when the execution of freeze production numbers 1, 3, 5-7 is determined as a result of the freeze production lottery by freeze production lottery means 114 of main control circuit 100, the determined freeze It is determined whether or not it is appropriate to execute the effect of the effect number. If it is determined that the effect is not appropriate, the operation order of the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R for canceling the execution of the determined freeze effect is determined. Notification is made (see “Production Cancellation Conditions” column in FIG. 9). When the determined effect cancellation condition of the freeze effect is a specific operation sequence of the stop switch when the result of the specific role lottery is derived, and the execution of the freeze effect is appropriate The freeze effect may not be canceled by mistake by notifying the operation order different from the operation order that is the effect cancellation condition.

<< Description of information transmitted from main control circuit to sub-control circuit >>
Next, main information transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub control circuit 200 during the game will be described with reference to FIG. Information transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub control circuit 200 is transmitted in the form of a command. One command is constituted by identification information for identifying the type of command and transmission information indicating the content of information transmitted by the command. The sub-control circuit 200 can recognize the progress of the game based on the type of command received from the main control circuit 100 and the information sent together with the command, and performs processing related to various effects.

  The list of commands shown in FIG. 14 shows the main commands transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub-control circuit 200 each time a game is performed, but during the pseudo game effect described later, A command similar to that during the normal game may be transmitted when various switches are operated or when the reel starts or stops rotating. In addition to the commands shown in FIG. 14, necessary information may be transmitted as appropriate when the sub-control circuit 200 performs control related to effects and notifications during the pseudo game effects.

(Contents of main commands)
The contents of various commands shown in FIG. 14 will be described below.
(1) Setting value designation command When transmitting a new unit game process, the current “setting” value (any one of “1” to “6”) set in the slot machine 10 is transmitted. It is a command. Here, “when starting a new unit game process” refers to a state immediately after transmission of a unit game end command to be described later.
(2) Game state command This command is transmitted following the set value designation command described above, and whether the unit game to be performed next is an MB game, a re-game, or a game that is neither of them. The information indicating is sent.

(3) RT state command This command is transmitted following the gaming state command described above, and transmits information indicating whether the current RT state is “non-RT” or “RT”.
(4) Freeze lottery state command Among the freeze lottery states 1 to 5 shown in FIG. 11, information indicating the value of the current freeze lottery state FS is transmitted.
(5) MB earnable number command This command is transmitted following the above-mentioned freeze lottery state command during the MB game, and indicates the remaining number of medals that can be earned until the MB game end condition is satisfied. Send information.

(6) Medal Insertion Command This command is used to transmit the number of inserted medals when the bet switches 34 and 35 are operated or when medals are inserted into the medal insertion slot 32. Here, when the 1-bet switch 34 is operated, an automatic medal insertion (1) command is transmitted. When the maximum bet switch 35 is operated, an automatic medal insertion (2) command is transmitted during the MB game, and an automatic medal insertion (3) command is transmitted during the MB game. Further, each time a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 32, a manual medal insertion command is transmitted.
(7) Start switch acceptance command This command is transmitted when the start switch 36 is operated when the operation of the start switch 36 is valid. The number of medals inserted when the start switch 36 is operated (2 (3 or 3) values are transmitted.

(8) Role lottery result 1 command This command is transmitted when a role lottery is performed by operating the start switch 36, and information indicating numbers (see FIG. 6) corresponding to the determined various role groups is transmitted. To do. More specifically, information indicating the number determined by the lottery among the numbers “0”, “1”, “20” to “41” is transmitted during non-RT. If it is during RT, the information which shows the number determined by the lottery among numbers “1” to “41” is transmitted. If the game is in an MB game, information indicating the number “42” is transmitted for each game.
(9) Role lottery result 2 command This command is transmitted following the role lottery result 1 command, and transmits whether or not the MB role is in a winning state. Here, when the MB combination is won, information indicating the number “43” shown in FIG. 6 is transmitted.

(10) Freeze effect lottery result command Information indicating the value of freeze effect number FLN (any one of “1” to “7”) determined in the freeze effect lottery performed after the role lottery result 2 command is transmitted is transmitted. Is done. When it is determined that the freeze effect is not performed as a result of the freeze effect lottery, the value of FLN is “0”.
(11) Sub-bonus game number lottery result command The number of games (30, 50, or 100) selected in the game number lottery performed every game, regardless of whether or not “sub bonus” was won in the freeze effect lottery. ) Is transmitted.

(12) Freeze effect start command When the freeze effect determined to be executed in the freeze effect lottery is executed through the incubation period, information indicating the value of the freeze effect number FLN is transmitted.
(13) Stop display symbol combination command In the freeze effect, after the main control circuit 100 rotates the reels 40L, 40C, 40R, the stop display on the winning line L (actually not stationary but swinging) The information indicating the contents of the symbol combination is transmitted.
(14) Freeze effect end command This command is transmitted when the executed freeze effect ends.
Note that the above-described freeze effect start command, stop display symbol combination command, and freeze effect end command are not transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 when the pseudo game effect is not performed.

(15) Rotation standby end command After transmission of the sub bonus game number lottery result command or when a freeze effect is performed, after 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the start switch 36 was operated in the previous unit game The command to be sent. When 4.1 seconds have already passed when attempting to transmit the rotation standby end command, the rotation standby end command is immediately transmitted without waiting.
(16) Rotation start command This command is transmitted following the rotation standby end command. When the left reel 40L starts to rotate, a left reel rotation start command is transmitted, and when the middle reel 40C starts rotating, the middle A reel rotation start command is transmitted, and a right reel rotation start command is transmitted when the right reel 40R starts to rotate.

(17) Reel stop reception command When a stop switch corresponding to a rotating reel is operated, a left reel stop reception command, a middle reel stop reception command, or a right reel stop reception command is selected according to the operated stop switch. Is sent. In addition, when each reel stop acceptance command is transmitted, information indicating a symbol number scheduled to be stopped on the winning line L (hereinafter referred to as a “stop symbol number”) by stop control for the corresponding reel is also provided. Information indicating the number of sliding frames is transmitted.
(18) Reel stop command This command is transmitted when the reel corresponding to the transmitted reel stop acceptance command stops rotating.

(19) Operation symbol command This command is transmitted when the rotation of all reels is stopped and a winning determination is made. As a result of the winning determination, the winning combination (small combination 01 to 31, re-playing combination 01 to 15 or MB) Information indicating the role) is transmitted.
(20) Medal payout start command This command is transmitted following the operation symbol command. When a small role wins, information indicating a payout number corresponding to the gaming state at that time (whether or not the MB game is being played) is displayed. Send. Further, when the MB combination or the re-playing combination is won, or when no combination is won, information indicating that the payout number is 0 is transmitted.

(21) Medal payout end command This command is transmitted when the number of medals corresponding to the winning small combination has been paid out.
(22) MB game end command This command is transmitted after the MB game is in progress and the medal payout end command is transmitted. As a result of paying out medals by winning a small role, MB game end conditions This command is sent when is satisfied.
(23) Unit game end command This command is transmitted when all processes to be performed in one unit game are completed.

[Description of various processes performed in the control circuit]
Next, various controls performed by the above-described control circuit will be described with reference to flowcharts.

≪Description of control processing in main control circuit≫
First, the description of the control process of the main routine executed in the main control circuit 100 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, when the power of the slot machine 10 is turned on, the main control circuit 100 determines whether or not an operation for changing the “setting” value is performed in various switches provided in the slot machine 10. If an operation for changing the value of “setting” is performed, a power-on process for changing the current “setting” according to the subsequent operation is performed (step S10). Next, the main control circuit 100 transmits the set value designation command, gaming state command, RT state command and freeze lottery state command shown in FIG. 14 to the sub-control circuit 200 (step S12).

  Next, the main control circuit 100 determines whether or not the current gaming state is an MB game (step S14). If it is determined that the MB game is being played (YES), the MB game end condition is An MB acquirable number command including the remaining number of medals until it is established is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 (step S16). When the main control circuit 100 performs the process of step S16 or determines that the MB game is not in progress (NO) in the determination process of step S14, it immediately determines whether or not the next unit game to be performed is a re-game. Is determined (step S18). When the main control circuit 100 determines that the next unit game to be performed is a re-game (YES), the re-game is not won during the MB game (that is, the prescribed number is not two), so that the sub-control An automatic medal insertion (3) command is transmitted to the circuit 200 (step S20).

(Process when a medal is inserted into the medal slot)
When the main control circuit 100 performs the process of step S20 or when it is determined in the determination process of step S18 that the next unit game to be performed is not a re-game (NO), a medal is inserted into the medal slot 32 by the player. It is determined whether or not it has been inserted (step S22), and if it is determined that it has been inserted (YES), it is determined whether or not the number of medals currently inserted has reached a specified number (step S24). When the main control circuit 100 determines that the specified number has not been reached (NO), a “manual medal insertion” command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 200 (step S26), and the number of medals inserted again becomes the specified number. It is determined whether or not it has been reached (step S28). Here again, when the main control circuit 100 determines that the prescribed number has not been reached (NO), the process returns to step S18 to determine whether or not the next unit game to be performed is a re-game. On the other hand, when the main control circuit 100 determines that the specified number has been reached (YES), it is determined whether or not the start switch 36 has been operated by the player (step S30). When the main control circuit 100 determines that the start switch 36 is not operated (NO), the process returns to the determination process of step S18 described above.

  When the main control circuit 100 determines that the number of medals currently inserted has reached the specified number (YES) in the determination process of step S24 described above, medals stored in the RAM in the main control circuit. 1 is added to the number of credits, and a storage process is performed to increase the value of the number of credits displayed on the credit number display 27 by one (step S32). Then, the process proceeds to step S30 described above, and it is determined whether or not the start switch 36 is operated. When the main control circuit 100 determines that the start switch 36 is not operated (NO), the process returns to the determination process in step S18 described above.

(Processing when the bet switch is operated)
If the main control circuit 100 determines that no medal has been inserted into the medal insertion slot 32 (NO) in the determination process of step S22 described above, the player then makes a 1-bet switch 34 or a maximum bet switch. It is determined whether or not 35 has been operated (step S34). If the main control circuit 100 determines that none of the bet switches are operated (NO), the process returns to step S18 described above. On the other hand, when it is determined that any of the bet switches has been operated (YES), it is determined whether or not a specified number of medals have already been inserted (step S36), and a specified number of medals have been inserted. If it is determined (YES), the process proceeds to step S30 to determine whether or not the start switch 36 has been operated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the prescribed number of medals have not been inserted (NO), automatic medal insertion (1) shown in FIG. 14 according to the type of the operated bet switch and the current gaming state. (3) One of the commands is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 (step S38). Then, the above-described process of step S28 is performed.

  In this manner, the medal insertion process in steps S18 to S38 is repeated until the number of inserted medals reaches the specified number and the start switch 36 is operated.

(Process after the start switch is operated)
When the main control circuit 100 determines that the start switch 36 has been operated (YES) in the determination process of step S30 described above, a start switch reception command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 200 (step S40). Then, the main control circuit 100 performs various lottery processes such as a lottery drawing, a freeze effect lottery, and a sub bonus game number lottery (step S42), and the result is shown in the role lottery result 1 command, role lottery shown in FIG. The result 2 command, the freeze effect lottery result command and the sub bonus game number lottery result command are transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 (step S44).

  Next, the main control circuit 100 determines whether or not it is time to execute the freeze effect scheduled to be implemented among the various freeze effects shown in FIG. 9. Then, freeze effect processing for executing the freeze effect is performed (step S46). Next, the main control circuit 100 determines whether 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the start switch 36 was operated in the previous unit game (step S48), and 4.1 seconds have not elapsed. If (NO) is determined, the standby state is maintained until 4.1 seconds elapse. When it is determined that 4.1 seconds have elapsed (YES), a rotation standby end command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 (step S50). Next, the main control circuit 100 starts reel rotation control for simultaneously rotating the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R (step S52), and transmits a reel rotation start command to the sub-control circuit 200 (step S54).

  When the main control circuit 100 performs rotation / stop control of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R as an effect in the freeze effect process in step S46, the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are performed in the reel rotation control process in step S54. The timing of starting the rotation of each is delayed at random. By performing such control, it is possible to avoid, for example, that the player's attention is advantageous by performing the freeze effect. After performing the freeze effect, when the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R start to rotate again, the reels are once returned to the symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display window 22 in the previous unit game, and then the reels are collectively displayed. You may make it rotate to. In addition, the rotation of each reel may be appropriately switched between the case where the rotation is randomly delayed and the case where the reel is rotated all at once after returning to the stop display symbol of the previous unit game.

  Next, the main control circuit 100, when the reel rotation speed reaches a predetermined steady rotation speed (for example, about 80 rotations / minute) and is ready to accept the operation of the stop switch, It is determined whether any of 37L, 37C, and 37R has been operated (step S56). When it is determined that one of the stop switches has been operated (YES), the main control circuit displays information indicating whether the operated stop switch is left, middle, or right and the order in which the switches are operated. 100 is stored in the RAM (step S58), and a reel stop acceptance command corresponding to the operated stop switch is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 (step S60). As a result, the sub-control circuit 200 performs control related to effects and various notifications such as switching the contents of the effect being executed, triggered by reception of each reel stop acceptance command.

  In addition, you may perform the process of step S56-S60 mentioned above not by the main routine of FIG. 15, but by the interruption process performed at a predetermined time interval. Further, as information to be transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200, information on the operated order is not transmitted, and when the player operates the stop switch, any one of the left, middle, and right stop switches is operated. Only information indicating whether or not may be transmitted. In this case, the sub control circuit 200 can determine the operation order of the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R according to the order of the received reel stop acceptance command after the start switch 36 is operated.

  When the process of step S60 is performed, the main control circuit 100 performs reel stop control on the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch based on the result of the winning lottery and the timing when the stop switch is operated (step S62). ). The contents of the reel stop control are as described for the reel stop control by the reel control means 122 shown in FIG. When the reels stop due to the reel stop control, the main control circuit 100 transmits a reel stop command to the sub-control circuit 200 (step S64). Next, the main control circuit 100 determines whether or not all the reels are stopped (step S66), and when it is determined that there is a reel that is still rotating (NO), the process returns to the process of step S56. On the other hand, when it is determined that all reels have stopped (YES), a winning determination process is performed to determine whether or not any winning combination has been won (step S68). At this time, if it is determined that the MB combination has won, the game state is updated from “inside” to “MB game”.

  As a result, when the main control circuit 100 determines that any combination has won, the main control circuit 100 indicates the type of the winning combination. A command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 (step S70). Next, the main control circuit 100 transmits a medal payout start command including information on the number of medals to be paid out (0 to 5) according to the result of the winning determination to the sub control circuit 200 (step S72). Here, when it is determined by the winning determination that no winning combination has been won, the number of payout medals transmitted by the medal payout start command is zero.

  Next, the main control circuit 100 determines whether or not any small combination has won as a result of the winning determination process in step S68 (step S74). When it is determined that one of the small combinations has won (YES), the medal payout device 82 is driven by controlling the hopper driving circuit 80 shown in FIG. The medal (see FIG. 4) is paid out (step S76). When the medal payout is completed, the main control circuit 100 transmits a medal payout end command to the sub-control circuit 200 (step S78), and determines whether the MB game end condition is satisfied (step S80). When the main control circuit 100 determines that no small role has been won (NO) in the determination process of step S74 described above, the process immediately proceeds to step S80. In the determination process of step S80, if it is determined that the current gaming state is “MB gaming” and the number of medals paid out during the MB gaming has exceeded 18 (YES), the main control circuit 100 determines the MB. A game end command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 (step S82).

  Next, the main control circuit 100 performs a freeze lottery state transition process for shifting from the current freeze lottery state to another freeze lottery state in accordance with the transition conditions shown in FIG. 11 (step S84). Here, when the main control circuit 100 determines that the MB game end condition is not satisfied (NO) in the determination process of step S80, the process proceeds to the freeze lottery state of step S84 directly without performing the process of step S82. Process. If there is a scheduled freeze effect currently in the incubation period, it is determined whether or not the condition for canceling the scheduled freeze effect (see FIG. 9, “Production Cancel Condition” column) is satisfied. If it is determined that the freeze effect is satisfied, a freeze effect canceling process for canceling the execution of the freeze effect is performed (step S86).

  When the above processing is completed, the main control circuit 100 transmits a unit game end command to the sub-control circuit 200 (step S88), thereby completing one unit game. Then, the main control circuit 100 returns to the process of step S12 and performs a process for starting the next unit game. In this way, by repeatedly performing the processing of steps S12 to S88, the player can continue and repeat the unit game.

<Explanation of freeze production lottery processing>
Next, the contents of the freeze effect lottery process executed in step S42 of FIG. 15 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. First, the main control circuit 100 determines whether or not the current role lottery state is in the MB game (step S100), and when it is determined that the MB game is in the game (YES), the freeze effect lottery process is terminated. And move to other processing. On the other hand, when the main control circuit 100 determines that the MB game is not being played (NO), it is determined whether or not the current freeze lottery state is “5” (FS = 5) (step S102). When it is determined that the current freeze lottery state is “5” (YES), the freeze effect lottery process is terminated as it is, and the process proceeds to another process.

  On the other hand, when the main control circuit 100 determines that the current freeze lottery state is not “5” (NO) in the determination process in step S102, the value of the sub bonus game number BBG is 30, 50, or One of 100 is selected by random number lottery (step S104). Then, the main control circuit 100 performs a lottery (freeze effect lottery) of freeze effect numbers to be executed based on the current freeze lottery state and the lottery probability shown in FIG. 10 (step S106). Here, in the freeze effect lottery in step S106, the value of the freeze effect number FLN is determined to be one of 0-7.

(Processing in the case of one of the freeze lottery states 1 to 3)
Next, the main control circuit 100 determines whether or not the result of the lottery is lost (step S108), and when it is determined that it is lost (YES), the freeze effect lottery process is terminated and other processing is performed. Migrate to On the other hand, when the main control circuit 100 determines that a winning combination is determined as a winning combination (NO), is the current freeze lottery state between 1 and 3 (FS = 1 to 3)? It is determined whether or not (step S110). When the main control circuit 100 determines that the current freeze lottery state is any one of 1 to 3 (YES), it is next determined whether or not the re-playing game group A or B is determined by the role lottery ( Step S112). When the main control circuit 100 determines that the re-playing game group A or B is determined (YES), it is determined whether or not the freeze effect number 3 is won in the freeze effect lottery performed in step S106 (step S114). ). When the main control circuit 100 determines that the freeze effect number 3 has not been won (NO), the freeze effect lottery process is terminated as it is, and the process proceeds to another process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the freeze effect number 3 is won (YES), the value of FLN stored in the RAM of the main control circuit 100 is updated to “3” (step S116), and the incubation period IPG Is set to "1" (step S118). For example, when the value of the freeze lottery state FS is “2”, if the re-game role group A or B is determined by the role lottery and the freeze effect number 3 is won by the freeze effect lottery, steps S110 to S110 are performed. The determination results in S114 are all YES. Here, if the value of the freeze lottery state FS is “2”, as shown in the “Transition condition” column of FIG. 11, one of the freeze effect lots 5 to 7 is won in the freeze effect lottery, and the latent It means that it is during the period. Therefore, the condition for canceling the effect of the freeze effect (any of FLN = 5 to 7) during the incubation period is established (see FIG. 9), the value of the freeze effect number FLN is “3”, and the value of the incubation period IPG is “ By updating to “1”, any of the scheduled freeze effects of freeze effect numbers 5 to 7 is cancelled.

  And if the process of step S118 is performed, the main control circuit 100 will next turn on the state of the production execution flag memorize | stored in internal RAM (step S120). This effect execution flag is a flag indicating whether or not the freeze effect should be performed when the freeze effect number provided with the latent period is won by the freeze effect lottery in step S106 and the latent period of the freeze effect has passed. It is. Then, main control circuit 100 transmits the value of freeze effect number FLN, the value of incubation period IPG, and the on / off state of the effect execution flag to sub control circuit 200 (step S122), and ends the freeze effect lottery process. .

(Process in case of freeze lottery state 3)
If the main control circuit 100 determines in the determination process of step S112 that the re-game combination group A or B is not won in the combination lottery (NO), is the current freeze lottery state 3 next? It is determined whether or not (step S124). If the main control circuit 100 determines that the current freeze lottery state is 3 (YES), then either of the re-game group I to S or the small role groups A, C, and T to V in the role lottery Is determined (step S126). When the main control circuit 100 determines that none of the re-playing role groups I to S or the small role groups A, C, and T to V are determined (NO), the freeze effect lottery process shown in FIG. Exit and do other processing. On the other hand, when the main control circuit 100 determines that any of the re-playing role groups I to S or the small role groups A, C, and T to V is determined by the role lottery (YES), in step S106 It is determined whether or not the freeze effect number 4 has been won in the performed freeze effect lottery (step S128).

  When the main control circuit 100 determines that the freeze effect number 4 has not been won (NO), the freeze effect lottery process shown in FIG. 16 is terminated and other processes are performed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the freeze effect number 4 is won (YES), it is next determined whether or not the value of the freeze effect number FLN stored in the RAM of the main control circuit 100 is 3 (step S130). ). Here, when the main control circuit 100 determines that the value of the freeze effect number FLN is 3 (YES), the effect cancel condition (see FIG. 9) of the freeze effect number 4 is established, so that The 16 freeze effect lottery processing is terminated. On the other hand, when the main control circuit 100 determines that the value of the freeze effect number FLN is not 3 (NO), the value of FLN stored in the RAM of the main control circuit 100 is updated to “4”. (Step S132), the value of the incubation period IPG is set to “0” (step S134). Then, the process proceeds to step S120, and the state of the effect execution flag stored in the RAM of the main control circuit 100 is turned on. Further, the process proceeds to step S122, where the value of the freeze effect number FLN, the value of the incubation period IPG, and the effect execution flag After the on / off state is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200, the freeze effect lottery process is terminated.

(Process in case of freeze lottery state 1)
When the main control circuit 100 determines that the current freeze lottery state is not 3 (NO) in the determination process of step S126, it is next determined whether or not the current freeze lottery state is 1 (step S136). ). When the main control circuit 100 determines that the current freeze lottery state is not 1 (NO), the freeze effect lottery process shown in FIG. 16 is terminated and other processes are performed. On the other hand, when the main control circuit 100 determines that the current freeze lottery state is 1 (YES), whether freeze effect number 5 was won in the freeze effect lottery performed in step S106. It is determined whether or not (step S138).

(A) When freeze effect number 5 is won When the main control circuit 100 determines that the freeze effect number 5 is won (YES) in the determination process of step S138, it is stored in the RAM of the main control circuit 100. It is determined whether the value of the freeze effect number FLN is 6 or 7, that is, whether or not the freeze effect number 6 or 7 is in the incubation period (step S140). Here, when the main control circuit 100 determines that the freeze production number 6 or 7 is in the incubation period (YES), it is next determined whether the incubation period is the remaining 20 games (IPG = 20). Judgment is made (step S142). If the main control circuit 100 determines that the incubation period of the freeze effect number 6 or 7 is not the remaining 20 games (NO), the freeze effect lottery process of FIG. 16 is immediately terminated and other processes are performed.

  On the other hand, when the main control circuit 100 determines that the incubation period of the freeze effect number 6 or 7 is the remaining 20 games (YES), the freeze effect number FLN stored in the RAM of the main control circuit 100 is determined. The value is updated to 5 (step S144). That is, the timing at which the freeze effect with freeze effect number 5 (latent period is 20 games) and the timing at which the freeze effect with freeze effect number 6 or 7 when the number of remaining games in the latent period is 20 should be performed Therefore, the production contents can be changed from freeze production number 6 or 7 to freeze production number 5 without impairing the production performed during the incubation period (for example, the introduction continuous production).

  Further, when the main control circuit 100 determines that the value of the freeze effect number FLN stored in the RAM of the main control circuit 100 is neither 6 nor 7 (NO) in the determination process of step S140, the step is immediately performed. Proceeding to S144, the value of freeze effect number FLN is updated to 5.

  Then, the main control circuit 100 determines whether or not the value of the incubation period IPG is “0” (step S146). This determination process is to avoid updating the latent period that has been counted until then when freeze effect number 5 is won again if the latent period of freeze effect number 5 is being counted. Is going. When it is determined in step S146 that the value of the incubation period IPG is not “0” (NO), the processing of steps S120 and S122 is performed as it is in order to continue counting the incubation period, and then FIG. The freeze effect lottery process is terminated. On the other hand, when the main control circuit 100 determines that the IPG value is “0” (YES), “20” is set to the IPG value (step S148), and the processing after step S120 is performed. Do.

(B) When the freeze effect number 6 is won When the main control circuit 100 determines that the freeze effect number 5 was not won (NO) in the determination process of step S138, the freeze effect number 6 was won next. Whether or not (step S150). When the main control circuit 100 determines that the freeze effect number 6 has been won (YES), whether or not the value of the freeze effect number FLN stored in the RAM of the main control circuit 100 is 5 or 7 next. Is determined (step S152). When the main control circuit 100 determines that the value of the freeze effect number FLN is 5 or 7 (YES), the freeze effect lottery process of FIG. 16 is terminated as it is and other processes are performed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of freeze effect number FLN is neither 5 nor 7 (NO), the value of freeze effect number FLN stored in the RAM of main control circuit 100 is updated to 6. (Step S154). The main control circuit 100 determines whether or not the value of the incubation period IPG is “0” (step S156), and the main control circuit 100 determines that the value of the incubation period IPG is “0” (YES). If so, the value of IPG is set to “38” (step S158), and the processing after step S120 is performed. On the other hand, when the main control circuit 100 determines that the value of the incubation period IPG is not “0” (NO), it means that the freeze effect number 56 has been won again while counting the incubation period of the freeze effect number 6. Then, the value of the incubation period IPG is not set again, and the process directly proceeds to the processing after step S120.

(C) When freeze effect number 7 is won When the main control circuit 100 determines that the freeze effect number 6 is not won (NO) in the determination process of step S150, freeze effect number 7 is won next. Whether or not (step S160). When the main control circuit 100 determines that the freeze effect number 7 has been won (YES), whether or not the value of the freeze effect number FLN stored in the RAM of the main control circuit 100 is 5 or 6 next. Is determined (step S162). When the main control circuit 100 determines that the value of the freeze effect number FLN is 5 or 6 (YES), the freeze effect lottery process in FIG. 16 is terminated and other processes are performed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of freeze effect number FLN is neither 5 nor 6 (NO), the value of freeze effect number FLN stored in the RAM of main control circuit 100 is updated to 7. (Step S164). In step S156, the main control circuit 100 determines whether or not the value of the incubation period IPG is “0”. If the value of the incubation period IPG is “0” (YES), the main control circuit 100 Is determined, the process proceeds to step S158 to set “38” as the value of IPG, and then the process after step S120 is performed. On the other hand, when the main control circuit 100 determines in step S156 that the value of the incubation period IPG is not “0” (NO), the freeze effect number 56 is again counted while the latent period of the freeze effect number 6 is being counted. Since the winning has been won, the value of the incubation period IPG is not set again, and the process directly proceeds to step S120 and subsequent steps.

(Process in case of freeze lottery state 4)
When the main control circuit 100 determines that the current freeze lottery state is not any of 1 to 3 (NO) in the determination process of step S110, it is next determined whether or not the current freeze lottery state is 4. Judgment is made (FIG. 17, step S170). When the main control circuit 100 determines that the current freeze lottery state is 4 (YES), it is next determined whether or not the freeze effect number 2 has been won (step S172). When the main control circuit 100 determines that the freeze effect number 2 is won (YES), the rotation mode (reel action) related to the reels 40L, 40C, 40R when the freeze effect number 2 is being performed. Is determined by lottery (step S174).

  Here, the lottery for rotation mode includes the types of reels to be rotated (left, middle, right, left + middle, middle + right, left + right, left + middle + right), rotation direction (forward rotation or reverse) Rotation) or a combination of these, and no reel action (losing). In the lottery of the rotation mode, which rotation mode is to be a lottery object, and the winning probability of each lottery object may be varied according to the type of the role group determined by the role lottery. In the case of no reel action, the reel may be stopped until a predetermined time elapses (conventional freeze effect), or the process may proceed to the next process without performing any freeze effect of freeze effect number 2.

  Then, the main control circuit 100 updates the value of the freeze effect number FLN stored in the RAM of the main control circuit 100 to 2 (step S176) and sets “4” as the IPG value (step S178). ), The process after step S120 of FIG. 16 is performed. If the main control circuit 100 determines that the freeze effect number 2 has not been won (NO) in the determination process of step S172, it is next determined whether or not the freeze effect number 1 has been won (step S180). ). When the main control circuit 100 determines that the freeze effect number 1 is won (YES), the value of the freeze effect number FLN stored in the RAM of the main control circuit 100 is updated to 1 (step S182). Then, after setting “1” to the value of IPG (step S184), the processing after step S120 in FIG. 16 is performed. When the main control circuit 100 determines that the current freeze lottery state is not 4 (NO) in the determination process in step S170 described above, or freeze effect number 1 is selected in the determination process in step S180. If it is determined that there is no (NO), the freeze effect lottery process of FIGS. 16 and 17 is terminated as it is, and other processes are performed.

<Explanation of freeze production process>
Next, the contents of the freeze effect process executed in step S46 of FIG. 15 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. First, the main control circuit 100 determines whether or not the value of the current incubation period IPG is “19” (step S200). When the main control circuit 100 determines that the value of the incubation period IPG is not “19” (NO), it is next determined whether or not the current value of the incubation period IPG is “0” (step S202). ). When the main control circuit 100 determines that the value of the incubation period IPG is not “0” (NO), the freeze effect process shown in FIGS. 18 and 19 is terminated and other processes are performed.

  On the other hand, when the main control circuit 100 determines that the value of the incubation period IPG is “0” (YES), the effect execution flag stored in the RAM in the main control circuit 100 is turned on / off. It is determined whether or not is turned on (step S204). When the main control circuit 100 determines that the effect execution flag is off (NO), the freeze effect process shown in FIGS. 18 and 19 is terminated and other processes are performed. On the other hand, when the main control circuit 100 determines that the effect execution flag is on (YES), the freeze effect corresponding to the value of the freeze effect number FLN stored in the RAM in the main control circuit 100 is executed. To do.

(A) Process related to freeze effect of freeze effect number 1 The main control circuit 100 determines whether or not the value of the freeze effect number FLN stored in the RAM in the main control circuit 100 is “1” (step S206) If it is determined to be “1” (YES), the reels 40L, 40C, 40R are reversed during the freeze effect using the random number generated at the timing when the player operates the start switch 36. The number of rotations RR is determined by lottery. Then, the determined value of the number of reverse rotations RR is stored in the RAM in the main control circuit 100 and is transmitted to the sub control circuit 200 (step S208). Next, the main control circuit 100 determines whether or not the maximum bet switch 35 has been operated by the player (step S210), and if it is determined that the maximum bet switch 35 has not been operated (NO), the main control circuit 100 continues to be predetermined. It is repeatedly determined whether or not the maximum bet switch 35 has been operated before the time (for example, 20 seconds) has passed (step S212, NO → S210).

  When the main control circuit 100 determines that the maximum bet switch 35 has not been operated until the predetermined time has elapsed (step S212, YES), the value of the freeze effect number FLN stored in the RAM of the main control circuit 100 Is updated to “0” (step S214), and the state of the effect execution flag described above is turned off (step S216). Then, the freeze effect process shown in FIG. 18 is terminated and the process proceeds to another process. Here, when the determination result in step S212 is YES, if the value of the reverse rotation number RR is not “0”, all reels are stopped and the value of the reverse rotation number RR is decremented by “1”. You may make it transfer to step S210. As described above, even when the maximum bet switch 35 is not operated by the player, the freeze effect of the freeze effect number 1 that has been scheduled is automatically completed until the value of the reverse rotation frequency RR becomes “0”. You may control so that it may carry out.

  On the other hand, when the main control circuit 100 determines that the maximum bet switch 35 is operated within a predetermined time (step S210, YES), the reels 40L, 40C, 40R are simultaneously rotated in reverse (step S218). All reels are stopped when a predetermined time has elapsed (step S220). As a result, any symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the winning line L when all reels are stopped. Then, “1” is subtracted from the value of the reverse rotation number RR stored in the RAM of the main control circuit 100 (step S222), and it is determined whether or not the value of the reverse rotation number RR has become “0” (step S222). Step S224). When the main control circuit 100 determines that the value of the reverse rotation number RR is not “0” (NO), the process returns to the process of (Step S210) again until the maximum bet switch 35 is operated by the player. It will be in a standby state for a predetermined time.

  On the other hand, when the main control circuit 100 determines that the value of the number of reverse rotations RR has become “0” (YES) in the determination process of step S224, the process proceeds to step S214 and is stored in the RAM of the main control circuit 100. The value of the freeze effect number FLN is updated to “0”, the freeze effect of freeze effect number 1 is finished, and the effect execution flag is turned off by the process of step S216, and then the freeze effect process shown in FIG. To end other processing.

  As a result, in the freeze effect of freeze effect number 1, the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R start reverse rotation all at once when the player operates the maximum bet switch 35, and stop rotating after a predetermined time has passed. Repeat as many times as determined by.

(B) Process related to freeze effect of freeze effect number 2 In the determination process of step S206 described above, the value of freeze effect number FLN stored in the RAM in main control circuit 100 is not “1” (NO). When the control circuit 100 determines, it is next determined whether or not the value of the freeze effect number FLN is “2” (step S226). When the main control circuit 100 determines that the value of the freeze effect number FLN is “2” (YES), it is then determined whether or not the maximum bet switch 35 has been operated by the player (step S228). . When the main control circuit 100 determines that the maximum bet switch 35 has not been operated (NO), it repeatedly repeats whether or not the maximum bet switch 35 has been operated until a predetermined time (for example, 20 seconds) elapses. Judgment is made (step S230, NO → S228).

  When the main control circuit 100 determines that the maximum bet switch 35 has not been operated until the predetermined time has elapsed (step S230, YES), the processing after step S214 described above is performed, and the freeze effect processing shown in FIG. To end other processing. On the other hand, when the main control circuit 100 determines that the maximum bet switch 35 is operated within a predetermined time (step S228, YES), it is determined by the rotation mode lottery (see step S174 in FIG. 17) described above. The reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are rotated according to the rotation mode (step S232). When a predetermined time has elapsed, all the reels that are rotating are stopped (step S234), and then the processing of step S214 and subsequent steps is performed to end the effect of freeze effect number 2, and the freeze effect process shown in FIG. 18 is performed. End and move to other processing.

  Thereby, in the freeze effect of the freeze effect number 2, when the player operates the maximum bet switch 35, the reels (1 to 3) determined by the rotation mode lottery among the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R rotate ( Forward rotation or reverse rotation), and a rotation is stopped when a predetermined time has elapsed. Even if the determination result in step S230 is YES, the process does not immediately proceed to step S214 but proceeds to the process of step S232 so that the same process as when the player operates the maximum bet switch 35 is performed. It may be.

(C) Process related to freeze effect of freeze effect number 3 In the determination process of step S226 described above, the value of freeze effect number FLN stored in the RAM in main control circuit 100 is not “2” (NO). When the control circuit 100 determines, it is next determined whether or not the value of the freeze effect number FLN is “3” (step S236). When the main control circuit 100 determines that the value of the freeze effect number FLN is “3” (YES), the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are reversely rotated simultaneously (step S238), and then a predetermined time has elapsed. The rotation is stopped (step S240). And the process after step S214 is performed, the effect of freeze effect number 3 is complete | finished, the freeze effect process shown in FIG. 18 is complete | finished, and it transfers to another process.

(D) Process related to freeze effect of freeze effect numbers 4, 6, and 7 In the determination process of step S236 described above, the value of freeze effect number FLN stored in the RAM in main control circuit 100 is not “3” ( NO), the main control circuit 100 determines whether the value of the freeze effect number FLN is “4”, “6”, or “7” (step S242). When the main control circuit 100 determines that the value of the freeze effect number FLN is “4”, “6”, or “7” (YES), the reels 40L, 40C, 40R are simultaneously rotated forward ( Step S244), the pseudo game effect is started. Here, the constant speed of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R during the pseudo game effect may be 80 rotations / minute, which is the same as the original game, or even at a higher rotation speed than that at a lower rotation speed. There may be.

  Then, the main control circuit 100 determines whether any of the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R has been operated by the player (step S246). When the main control circuit 100 determines that none of the stop switches is operated (NO), it continuously determines whether or not the stop switch has been operated until a predetermined time (for example, 20 seconds) elapses. (Step S248, NO → S246). When the main control circuit 100 determines that none of the stop switches has been operated until the predetermined time has elapsed (step S248, YES), the processing from step S214 described above is performed, and the freeze shown in FIG. The effect process is terminated and the process proceeds to another process. On the other hand, when the main control circuit 100 determines that any one of the stop switches has been operated (YES in step S246), the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch is controlled (step S250). Here, the stop control of the left reel 40L or the right reel 40R is performed so that the “red seven” symbol stops on the winning line L, and the stop control of the middle reel 40C is performed by the “white seven” symbol on the winning line. Control is performed so as to stop on L.

  Next, the main control circuit 100 determines whether or not all the reels are stopped (step S252). If it is determined that there is still a reel that is still rotating (NO), the main control circuit 100 returns to the process of step S246, and either It is determined whether or not the stop switch has been operated. On the other hand, when the main control circuit 100 determines that all reels have stopped (YES), it is next determined whether or not the player has operated the start switch 36 (step S254). When the main control circuit 100 determines that the start switch 36 is not operated (NO), it continuously determines whether or not the start switch 36 has been operated until a predetermined time (for example, 20 seconds) elapses. (Step S256, NO-> S254).

  When the main control circuit 100 determines that the start switch 36 has not been operated until the predetermined time has elapsed (step S256, YES), each reel is terminated in order to end the pseudo game effect and resume the original game. Random delay processing for randomly determining the delay time until the rotation of is started is performed (step S258). Then, in order from the reel for which the determined delay time has passed, the rotation is started in the same acceleration pattern as that at the start of the rotation in the original game (step S260), and the processing after step S214 described above is performed to freeze effect number 4, After the 6 or 7 freeze effects are ended, the freeze effect process shown in FIG. 18 is ended and the process proceeds to another process. Also, when it is determined that the start switch 36 has been operated by the player within a predetermined time (step S254, YES), the operation proceeds to the process of step S258 triggered by the operation, and the random delay process is performed. 40L, 40C, and 40R are appropriately rotated forward. Then, after the above-described processing from step S214 is performed to end the freeze effect of the freeze effect number 4, 6, or 7, the freeze effect process shown in FIG. 18 is ended and the process proceeds to another process.

  As a result, in the freeze effect with the freeze effect number 4, 6 or 7, when the freeze effect is to be executed, all reels rotate in accordance with the operation of the start switch 36 by the player. In response to the player's operation on the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R, the corresponding reels are controlled to stop. As a result, the symbol combination "red seven-white seven-red seven" A pseudo game effect is displayed in which is stopped and displayed.

(E) Process related to freeze effect of freeze effect number 5 In the determination process of step S242 described above, the value of freeze effect number FLN stored in the RAM in main control circuit 100 is “4”, “6”, or “7”. When the main control circuit 100 determines that it is not “NO” (NO), the process proceeds to the process of the flowchart shown in FIG. 19 to determine whether the value of the freeze effect number FLN is “5” ( Step S270). When the main control circuit 100 determines that the value of the freeze effect number FLN is “5” (YES), the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are all simultaneously rotated forward (step S272), and the pseudo game effect is started. Here, the constant speed of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R during the pseudo game effect may be 80 rotations / minute, which is the same as the original game, or even at a higher rotation speed than that at a lower rotation speed. There may be.

  Next, the main control circuit 100 determines whether or not any of the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R has been operated by the player (step S274). When the main control circuit 100 determines that none of the stop switches is operated (NO), it continuously determines whether or not the stop switch has been operated until a predetermined time (for example, 20 seconds) elapses. (Step S276, NO → S274). When the main control circuit 100 determines that none of the stop switches has been operated until the predetermined time has elapsed (step S276, YES), the processing after step S214 in FIG. The freeze effect of number 5 is terminated, the freeze effect process shown in FIGS. 18 and 19 is terminated, and the process proceeds to another process. On the other hand, when the main control circuit 100 determines that any one of the stop switches has been operated (step S274, YES), stop control of the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch is performed (step S278). Here, the stop control of each reel is a control for stopping the “bar” symbol on the winning line L.

  Next, the main control circuit 100 determines whether or not all the reels are stopped (step S280). If it is determined that there is still a rotating reel (NO), the process returns to the process of step S274, and either It is determined whether or not the stop switch is operated. On the other hand, when the main control circuit 100 determines that all reels have stopped (YES), it is next determined whether or not the player has operated the start switch 36 (step S282). When the main control circuit 100 determines that the start switch 36 is not operated (NO), it continuously determines whether or not the start switch 36 has been operated until a predetermined time (for example, 20 seconds) elapses. (Step S284, NO-> S282).

  When the main control circuit 100 determines that the start switch 36 has not been operated until the predetermined time has elapsed (step S282, YES), the pseudo game effect is ended and the original game is resumed as described above. Random delay processing similar to that in step S258 is performed (step S286). Then, in order from the reels for which the determined delay time has elapsed, rotation is started in the same acceleration pattern as that at the start of rotation in the original game (step S288), and the processing after step S214 in FIG. After the number 5 freeze effect is terminated, the freeze effect process shown in FIGS. 18 and 19 is terminated and the process proceeds to another process. Also, when it is determined that the start switch 36 has been operated by the player within a predetermined time (step S282, YES), the random delay processing in step S286 is performed in response to the operation, and then the reels 40L, 40C, 40R. , After the above-described processing in step S214 in FIG. 18 is performed to end the freeze effect of freeze effect number 5, the freeze effect process shown in FIGS. 18 and 19 is ended and another process is performed. Transition.

  Thereby, in the freeze effect of the freeze effect number 5, all the reels are rotated according to the operation of the start switch 36 by the player at the timing when the freeze effect is to be executed. Then, in response to the player's operation on the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R, the corresponding reels are controlled to stop. A pseudo game effect is performed.

  By the way, when the freeze effect of the freeze effect number 7 is executed, when the value of the incubation period IPG becomes “19”, the process proceeds to the process of step S272 in FIG. 19 (FIG. 18, step S200, YES → S260, YES → FIG. 19, S272). Thereby, similarly to the freeze effect number 5 described above, a pseudo game effect in which the symbol combination “bar-bar-bar” is stopped and displayed is performed.

  In the freeze effects (pseudo game effects) of freeze effect numbers 4, 6, 7 and freeze effect number 5, when each pseudo game effect is ended and the original game is resumed, steps S258 or S286 are performed. By performing the random delay process, the pseudo game effect using the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R is performed, so that, for example, the player's attention is advantageous compared to the case where the pseudo game effect is not performed. Can be avoided.

  Even if the determination result in step S248 (and S276) is YES, the process does not immediately proceed to step S214, but all rotating reels are stopped, and then the process proceeds to the random delay process in step S258 (or S286). You may make it do. If the determination result in step S248 (and S276) is YES, the same stop control as in step S250 (or S278) is performed for any one of the rotating reels, and then step S252 ( Alternatively, the process may proceed to S280). That is, the same processing as when the player operates any one stop switch may be automatically performed. Here, the reels to be automatically stopped may be arbitrarily determined each time, or may be determined according to a predetermined stop order. Also, when stopping the reel during the pseudo game effect, the reel is not completely stopped, but controlled so that it always swings in the forward and reverse directions within the range of several steps of the stepping motor. Also good. By controlling the reels in this way, the player may be made aware that the pseudo game effect is being performed.

  In addition, for example, when a self-illuminating stop switch is provided, the operation of the stop switch is accepted in the original game when the stop switch operation is accepted and when the stop switch operation is not accepted, and in the pseudo game effect. The color of light emitted when not being accepted may be different from that when not being accepted. As described above, the player may be aware that the pseudo game effect is being performed by making the emission color of the stop switch different between the original game and the pseudo game effect. Further, instead of performing the random delay processing in steps S258 and S286, each reel is automatically rotated to temporarily display the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the display window 22 in the previous game. May be rotated all at once. In addition, the rotation of each reel may be switched appropriately between the case where the rotation is delayed at random and the case where the reel is rotated all at once after returning to the previous game stop display symbol.

(F) Process related to freeze effect of freeze effect number 8 In the determination process of step S270 shown in FIG. 19, the value of freeze effect number FLN stored in the RAM in main control circuit 100 is not “5” (NO). When the main control circuit 100 determines, next, it is determined whether or not the value of the freeze effect number FLN is “8” (step S290). When the main control circuit 100 determines that the value of the freeze effect number FLN is not “8” (NO), the freeze effect process shown in FIGS. 18 and 19 is terminated as it is and other processes are performed.

  On the other hand, when the main control circuit 100 determines that the value of the freeze effect number FLN is “8” (YES), it enters a standby state for a predetermined time (step S292, YES → S292) for external operation. The progress of the corresponding game is paused. The freeze effect with freeze effect number 8 is a latent period during the sub bonus, and is executed when the sub bonus has ended. Further, during the freeze effect of the freeze effect number 8, the sub-control circuit 200 performs an effect (sub-bonus end effect) indicating that the sub-bonus has ended, and the total of medals paid out during the sub-bonus period. The number of sheets is displayed on the display device 70.

  In the process of step S292, when the main control circuit 100 determines that the predetermined time has elapsed (YES), the process after step S214 in FIG. 18 is performed, and the freeze effect of the freeze effect number 8 is terminated. The freeze effect process shown in FIG. 18 and FIG. 19 is terminated and the process proceeds to another process.

<Description of freeze lottery state transition process>
Next, the contents of the freeze lottery state transition process executed in step S84 of FIG. 15 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

(A) Transition process common to freeze lottery states 1 and 3 First, the main control circuit 100 determines that the value of the current freeze lottery state FS stored in the RAM of the main control circuit 100 is “1” or “3”. It is determined whether or not there is (step S300). When the main control circuit 100 determines that the value of the current freeze lottery state FS is “1” or “3” (YES), in the role lottery in this unit game (see step S42 in FIG. 15), It is determined whether any one of the re-game combination groups C to F and I to S has been determined (step S302). When the main control circuit 100 determines that any one of the re-game role groups C to F and I to S is determined (YES), the stop switches 37L, 37C, stored by the process of step S58 in FIG. Based on the operation order of 37R, it is determined whether or not the stop switch is operated in the order of middle → right → left (step S304).

  When the main control circuit 100 determines that the stop switch is operated in the order of middle → right → left (YES), the value of the freeze lottery state FS stored in the RAM in the main control circuit 100 is set to “5”. And the value of the freeze effect number FLN is updated to “8” (step S306). Then, the value of the incubation period IPG stored in the RAM in the main control circuit 100 is updated to the value of the sub bonus game number BBG determined in the process of step S104 in FIG. 16 (step S308). The value of the sub bonus game number BBG is included in the sub bonus game number lottery result command shown in FIG. 14 and is transmitted to the sub control circuit 200. Then, the main control circuit 100 ends the freeze lottery state transition process of FIG. 20 and performs other processes.

  When the main control circuit 100 determines that the stop switch has not been operated in the order of middle → right → left (NO) in the judgment process of step S304, the stop switch is in the order of middle → left → right next. It is determined whether or not it has been operated (step S310). When the main control circuit 100 determines that the stop switch is operated in the order of middle → left → right (YES), the value of the freeze lottery state FS stored in the RAM in the main control circuit 100 is set to “4”. (Step S312). Next, the main control circuit 100 determines whether or not the value of the current incubation period IPG stored in the RAM in the main control circuit 100 is “1” or more (step S314). When the main control circuit 100 determines that the value of the incubation period IPG is “0” (NO), the freeze lottery state transition process in FIG. 20 is terminated and other processes are performed. On the other hand, when the main control circuit 100 determines that the value of the incubation period IPG is “1” or more (YES), the value of IPG is subtracted by 1 (step S316), and then the freeze lottery state transition of FIG. End processing and perform other processing.

  If the main control circuit 100 determines that the stop switch has not been operated in the order of middle → left → right in the determination process of step S310 described above, the value of the freeze lottery state FS is updated. Instead, the process proceeds to step S314. Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the incubation period IPG is “1” or more, and when the main control circuit 100 determines that the value of the incubation period IPG is “1” or more (YES), the process proceeds to step S316. After proceeding and subtracting one IPG value, the freeze lottery state transition process of FIG. 20 is terminated and other processes are performed.

  When the main control circuit 100 determines that none of the re-game role groups C to F and I to S are determined in the role lottery in the determination process of step S302 described above (NO), the next role lottery is performed. In step S318, it is determined whether or not the re-game combination group A is determined. When the main control circuit 100 determines that the re-game role group A is determined (YES), the process proceeds to step S310, and the stop switch is operated in the order of middle → left → right (YES). When the main control circuit 100 determines, after updating the value of the freeze lottery state FS to “4”, on the other hand, when it is determined that the operation is not performed in the order of middle → left → right (NO), the freeze lottery Without updating the value of the state FS, the value of the IPG is subtracted by one according to the value of the latent period IPG, and then the freeze lottery state transition process of FIG. 20 is terminated and other processes are performed.

  On the other hand, when the main control circuit 100 determines that the re-game role group A has not been determined in the determination process in step S318 (NO), the re-game role groups G and H are then selected in the role lottery. It is determined whether it has been determined (step S320). When the main control circuit 100 determines that the re-game role groups G and H are determined by the role lottery (YES), it is determined whether or not the stop switch is operated in the order of middle → left → right (step S322). ). When the main control circuit 100 determines that the stop switch has been operated in the order of middle → left → right (YES), the processing after step S306 is performed. That is, after updating the value of the freeze lottery state FS stored in the RAM in the main control circuit 100 to “5”, the value of the incubation period IPG is updated to the value of the sub bonus game number BBG determined by the lottery. The freeze lottery state transition process in FIG.

  On the other hand, when the main control circuit 100 determines that the stop switch has not been operated in the order of middle → left → right (NO) in the determination process in step S322, the stop switch is next set to the middle → right. → It is determined whether or not the operation has been performed in the left order (step S324). When the main control circuit 100 determines that the stop switch has been operated in the order of middle → right → left (YES), the processing after step S312 is performed. That is, after the value of the freeze lottery state FS stored in the RAM in the main control circuit 100 is updated to “4”, one IPG value is subtracted according to the value of the latent period IPG, The 20 freeze lottery state transition processing is terminated and other processing is performed.

  On the other hand, when the main control circuit 100 determines that the stop switch is not operated in the order of middle → right → left (NO) in the determination process of step S324, the value of the freeze lottery state FS is not updated. The process after step S314 is performed. That is, after subtracting one IPG value according to the value of the incubation period IPG, the freeze lottery state transition process of FIG. 20 is terminated and other processes are performed.

  When the main control circuit 100 determines that the re-game role groups G and H are not determined by the role lottery in the determination process of step S320 described above (NO), the re-game role group B is then determined by the role lottery. It is determined whether it has been determined (step S326). Then, when the main control circuit 100 determines that the re-game combination group B is determined (YES), the processing after step S324 is performed. That is, it is determined whether or not the stop switch is operated in the order of middle → right → left, and when the main control circuit 100 determines that the stop switch is operated in the order of middle → right → left (YES). After the value of the freeze lottery state FS stored in the RAM in the main control circuit 100 is updated to “4”, one IPG value is subtracted according to the value of the incubation period IPG, and then FIG. The freeze lottery state transition process is terminated and other processes are performed.

  On the other hand, when the main control circuit 100 determines that the stop switch is not operated in the order of middle → right → left (NO) in the determination process of step S324, the value of the freeze lottery state FS is not updated. The process after step S314 is performed. That is, after subtracting one IPG value according to the value of the incubation period IPG, the freeze lottery state transition process of FIG. 20 is terminated and other processes are performed.

(B) Transition Process Specific to Freeze Lottery State 1 When the main control circuit 100 determines that the re-game combination group B has not been determined by the combination lottery in the determination process of step S326 described above, Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the current freeze lottery state FS stored in the RAM of the main control circuit 100 is “1” (step S328). When the main control circuit 100 determines that the value of the current freeze lottery state FS is “1” (YES), whether or not one of the freeze effect numbers 5 to 7 is won in the freeze effect lottery next. Is determined (step S330). When the main control circuit 100 determines that any of the freeze effect numbers 5 to 7 is won (YES), the value of the freeze lottery state FS stored in the RAM in the main control circuit 100 is set to “2”. Update (step S332). Then, after the process of step S314 is performed and the value of the latent period IPG is subtracted by “1” according to the value of the latent period IPG, the freeze lottery state transition process shown in FIG. 20 is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the main control circuit 100 determines that none of the freeze effect numbers 5 to 7 has been won in the determination process in step S330 described above (NO), the small role is selected in the next lottery. It is determined whether any of groups B and D to K has been determined (step S334). When the main control circuit 100 determines that none of the small role groups B and D to K has been determined (NO), the processing after step S314 is performed, and the latent period IPG is determined according to the value of the latent period IPG. Then, the freeze lottery state transition process shown in FIG. 20 is terminated.

  When the main control circuit 100 determines that any one of the small role groups B and D to K is determined in the determination processing in step S334 described above (YES), the small role 01 (see FIG. 4) in the unit game. ) Is determined whether or not a prize has been won (step S336). When the main control circuit 100 determines that the small role 01 has won (YES), “1” is added to the value of the consecutive winning number WIN stored in the RAM in the main control circuit 100 (step S338). Then, the main control circuit 100 determines whether or not the value of the consecutive winning number WIN is “2” (step S340), and determines that the value of the consecutive winning number WIN is not “2” (NO). If so, the process after step S314 is performed, and the value of the latent period IPG is subtracted by “1” according to the value of the latent period IPG, and then the freeze lottery state transition process shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, when the main control circuit 100 determines that the value of the number of consecutive wins WIN has become “2” (YES) in the determination process of step S340, the freeze stored in the RAM in the main control circuit 100. The value of the lottery state FS is updated to “3”, and the value of the incubation period IPG is cleared to “0” (step S342). Then, after clearing the value of the number of consecutive wins WIN described above to “0” (step S344) and subtracting “1” from the value of the latent period IPG in accordance with the value of the latent period IPG by the processing after step S314, The freeze lottery state transition process shown in FIG.

  When the main control circuit 100 determines that the small role 01 has not won (NO) in the determination process of step S336 described above, the process immediately proceeds to the process of step S344, and the value of the consecutive winning number WIN is set. After clearing and subtracting “1” from the value of the incubation period IPG according to the value of the incubation period IPG, the freeze lottery state transition process shown in FIG. 20 is terminated. Further, the value of the continuous winning number WIN may be appropriately included in a command and transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200, or the processing of steps S328 to S344 is also executed in the sub-control circuit 200, and the sub-control circuit 200 You may make it manage in parallel.

(C) Transition process in freeze lottery state 2 In the determination process in step S300 of FIG. 20, the value of the current freeze lottery state FS stored in the RAM of the main control circuit 100 is “1” or “3”. When neither is (NO) (that is, the value of the freeze lottery state FS is “2”, “4”, or “5”), the main control circuit 100 determines that the process proceeds to the flowchart of FIG. Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the current freeze lottery state FS is “2” (step S350). When the main control circuit 100 determines that the value of the current freeze lottery state FS is “2” (YES), it is determined whether the value of the incubation period IPG is “0” (step S352). .

  When the main control circuit 100 determines that the IPG value is “0” (YES), that is, when the incubation period of any one of the freeze effect numbers 5 to 7 ends and the freeze effect is performed. After the value of the freeze lottery state FS is updated to “1” (step S354), the processing after step S314 in FIG. 20 is performed, and the value of the latent period IPG is subtracted by “1” according to the value of the latent period IPG. Then, the freeze lottery state transition process shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the main control circuit 100 determines that the value of the incubation period IPG is not “0” (NO) in the determination processing in step S352, the processing after step S334 in FIG. 20 is performed. That is, when any of the small role groups B and D to K is determined and the game in which the small role 01 wins continues twice (WIN = 2), the value of the freeze lottery state FS is set to “3”. After updating, the value of the incubation period IPG is cleared, and the freeze lottery state transition process shown in FIG. 20 is terminated.

(D) Transition process from freeze lottery state 5 to 3 When the main control circuit 100 determines that the value of the current freeze lottery state FS is not “2” (NO) in the determination process of step S350 described above. Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the current freeze lottery state FS is “5” (step S356). When the main control circuit 100 determines that the value of the current freeze lottery state FS is “5” (YES), the value of the sub bonus game number BBG stored in the RAM in the main control circuit 100 is “ 1 ”is subtracted (step S358), and it is determined whether or not the value of the sub bonus game number BBG is“ 0 ”(step S360).

  When the main control circuit 100 determines that the value of the sub bonus game number BBG has become “0” (YES), the process proceeds to step S354 described above, and the value of the current freeze lottery state FS is set to “1”. Update. Then, the processing after step S314 in FIG. 20 is performed to subtract “1” from the value of the latent period IPG according to the value of the latent period IPG, and then the freeze lottery state transition process shown in FIG. If the main control circuit 100 determines that the value of the sub bonus game number BBG is not “0” (NO) in the determination process in step S360, then, in the role lottery in this unit game, It is determined whether or not the game combination group A has been determined (step S362).

  When the main control circuit 100 determines that the re-game role group A has been determined (YES) in the determination processing in step S362, it is then determined whether or not the current freeze lottery state is 4 ( Step S364). When the current freeze lottery state is 5, the determination result in step S364 is NO, and the main control circuit 100 determines whether the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R are operated in the order of middle → left → right. Is determined (step S366). When the main control circuit 100 determines that the stop switch has been operated in the order of middle → left → right (YES), the value of the current freeze lottery state FS is updated to “3” (step S368). Then, the processing after step S314 in FIG. 20 is performed, and the value of the latent period IPG is subtracted by “1” according to the value of the latent period IPG, and then the freeze lottery state transition process shown in FIG. On the other hand, in step S366, when the main control circuit 100 determines that the stop switch has not been operated in the order of middle → left → right (NO), the value of the freeze lottery state FS is not updated. The process after step S314 of FIG. 20 is performed.

  In addition, when the main control circuit 100 determines that the re-game role group A is not determined (NO) in the determination process of step S362 described above, next, whether or not the re-game role group B has been determined. Is determined (step S370). When the main control circuit 100 determines that the re-game combination group B is determined (YES), it is determined whether or not the current freeze lottery state is 4 (step S372). Here, when the current freeze lottery state is 5, the determination result in step S372 is NO, and the main control circuit 100 determines whether the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R are operated in the order of middle → right → left. Is determined (step S374).

  When the main control circuit 100 determines that the stop switch is operated in the order of middle → right → left (YES), the value of the current freeze lottery state FS is updated to “3” (step S376). . Then, the processing after step S314 in FIG. 20 is performed, and the value of the latent period IPG is subtracted by “1” according to the value of the latent period IPG, and then the freeze lottery state transition process shown in FIG. On the other hand, in step S374, when the main control circuit 100 determines that the stop switch has not been operated in the order of middle → right → left (NO), the value of the freeze lottery state FS is not updated. The process after step S314 of FIG. 20 is performed.

(E) Transition process from freeze lottery state 4 to 3 When the main control circuit 100 determines that the value of the current freeze lottery state FS is not “5” in the determination process of step S356 described above (NO) The current freeze lottery state is 4. In this case, the main control circuit 100 proceeds to step S362 without performing the processing related to the sub bonus game number BBG in steps S358 and S360. Then, the main control circuit 100 determines whether or not the replaying role group A is determined by the lottery. When the main control circuit 100 determines that the replaying role group A is determined (YES), Since the determination result in S364 is YES, it is determined whether or not the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R are operated in the order of middle → right → left (step S378).

  When the main control circuit 100 determines that the stop switch is operated in the order of middle → right → left in the determination process of step S378 (YES), the process proceeds to step S368, and the value of the current freeze lottery state FS is set. Update to “3”. Then, the processing after step S314 in FIG. 20 is performed, and the value of the latent period IPG is subtracted by “1” according to the value of the latent period IPG, and then the freeze lottery state transition process shown in FIG. On the other hand, in step S378, when the main control circuit 100 determines that the stop switch has not been operated in the order of middle → right → left (NO), the value of the freeze lottery state FS is not updated. The process after step S314 of FIG. 20 is performed.

  Further, when the main control circuit 100 determines that the re-game role group A is not determined (NO) in the determination process of step S362 described above, the process proceeds to step S370, and the re-game role group B is determined. It is determined whether or not. When the main control circuit 100 determines that the re-game role group B is determined (YES), the determination result in step S372 is YES, so that the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R are in the middle → left → It is determined whether or not the operations are performed in the right order (step S380).

  When the main control circuit 100 determines that the stop switch is operated in the order of middle → left → right in the determination process of step S380 (YES), the process proceeds to step S376, and the value of the current freeze lottery state FS is set. Update to “3”. Then, the processing after step S314 in FIG. 20 is performed, and the value of the latent period IPG is subtracted by “1” according to the value of the latent period IPG, and then the freeze lottery state transition process shown in FIG. On the other hand, in step S380, when the main control circuit 100 determines that the stop switch has not been operated in the order of middle → left → right (NO), the value of the freeze lottery state FS is not updated. The process after step S314 of FIG. 20 is performed.

(F) Transition process from freeze lottery states 3 to 5 to 1 In the determination process of step S328 of FIG. 20, the main control circuit 100 determines that the current value of the freeze lottery state FS is not “1” (NO). If it does, the current freeze lottery state will be 3. Also, in the determination process of step S370 of FIG. 21, the freeze lottery state when it is determined that the re-game player group B has not been determined (NO) is either 4 or 5. When the determination result in step S328 in FIG. 20 is NO or when the determination result in step S370 in FIG. 21 is NO, the main control circuit 100 performs a small lottery in the current unit game. It is determined whether or not any of the role groups B and D to K has been determined (step S382).

  When the main control circuit 100 determines that any of the small role groups B and D to K is determined in the determination process in step S382 (YES), whether or not the small role 01 has won a prize in the unit game. Is determined (step S384). When the main control circuit 100 determines that the small role 01 has not won (NO), the value of the current freeze lottery state FS stored in the RAM in the main control circuit 100 is updated to “1”. (Step S386). Then, the processing after step S314 in FIG. 20 is performed, and the value of the latent period IPG is subtracted by “1” according to the value of the latent period IPG, and then the freeze lottery state transition process shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the main control circuit 100 determines that the small role 01 has won (YES) in step S384, the processing after step S314 in FIG. 20 is performed without updating the value of the freeze lottery state FS. Do.

  When the main control circuit 100 determines that none of the small role groups B and D to K has been determined in the determination process of step S382 described above (NO), the small role groups L to S are then selected in the role lottery. It is determined whether any of the above has been determined (step S388). When the main control circuit 100 determines that any of the small role groups L to S is determined (YES), it is determined whether or not the small role 02 (see FIG. 4) has won a prize in the unit game (see FIG. 4). Step S390). Then, when the main control circuit 100 determines that the small role 02 has not won (NO), the process proceeds to the processing after step S386, and the value of the current freeze lottery state FS is updated to “1”. On the other hand, when the main control circuit 100 determines that the small role 02 has won (YES) in step S390, the process after step S314 in FIG. 20 is not performed without updating the value of the freeze lottery state FS. I do.

<Explanation of freeze production cancellation process>
Next, the contents of the freeze effect cancellation process executed in step S86 of FIG. 15 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. First, the main control circuit 100 determines whether or not the value of the incubation period IPG stored in the RAM in the main control circuit 100 is “1” or more (step S400). When it is determined that the value of the incubation period IPG is “0” (NO), the freeze effect cancellation process of FIG. 22 is terminated and other processes are performed. That is, when the value of the incubation period IPG is “0”, it means that there is no freeze effect during the incubation period and there is no target to cancel the execution of the freeze effect. The effect cancellation process is terminated.

(A) Effect cancellation process of freeze effect number 1 On the other hand, when the main control circuit 100 determines in the determination process of step S400 that the value of the incubation period IPG is “1” or more (YES), Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the freeze effect number FLN stored in the RAM in the main control circuit 100 during the incubation period is “1” (step S402). When the main control circuit 100 determines that the value of the freeze effect number FLN during the incubation period is “1” (YES), the first stop operation is performed on the right stop switch 37R in this unit game. It is determined whether it has been received (step S404).

  When the main control circuit 100 determines that the first stop operation has been performed on the left stop switch 37L or the middle stop switch 37C in the determination process of step S404, the effect cancellation condition for freeze effect number 1 is determined. Since (see FIG. 9) is satisfied, the effect execution flag is turned off (step S406), and the freeze effect canceling process of FIG. 22 is ended. On the other hand, when the main control circuit 100 determines that the first stop operation has been performed on the right stop switch 37R (YES), the freeze effect canceling process of FIG. 22 is maintained while the effect execution flag is kept on. Exit.

(B) Effect cancellation process of freeze effect number 2 If it is determined in step S402 described above that the value of freeze effect number FLN is not "1" (NO), then the freeze effect number during the incubation period It is determined whether or not the value of FLN is “2” (step S408). When the main control circuit 100 determines that the value of the freeze effect number FLN during the incubation period is “2” (YES), it is next determined whether or not the current freeze lottery state is other than “4”. Judgment is made (step S410). When it is determined that the current freeze lottery state is other than “4” (YES), the effect cancellation condition of freeze effect number 2 (see FIG. 9) is satisfied, so the process proceeds to step S406 to execute the effect. The flag is turned off, and the freeze effect cancellation process in FIG. 22 is terminated. In contrast, when the main control circuit 100 determines that the current freeze lottery state is “4” (NO), the freeze effect cancellation process of FIG. 22 is performed while the effect execution flag is kept on. finish.

(C) Effect cancellation process of freeze effect number 3 If it is determined in step S408 described above that the value of freeze effect number FLN is not "2" (NO), then the freeze effect number during the incubation period It is determined whether or not the value of FLN is “3” (step S412). When the main control circuit 100 determines that the value of the freeze effect number FLN during the incubation period is “3” (YES), next, in the current unit game, the first stop operation is applied to the left stop switch 37L. It is then determined whether or not it has been performed (step S414). When the main control circuit 100 determines that the first stop operation has been performed on the middle stop switch 37C or the right stop switch 37R (NO), the effect cancellation condition of freeze effect number 3 (see FIG. 9). Therefore, the process proceeds to step S406, the effect execution flag is turned off, and the freeze effect canceling process of FIG. 22 is terminated. On the other hand, when the main control circuit 100 determines that the first stop operation has been performed on the left stop switch 37L (YES), the freeze effect cancellation process of FIG. 22 is maintained while the effect execution flag is kept on. Exit.

(D) Freezing effect number 5-7 effect canceling process If it is determined in step S412 described above that the value of the freeze effect number FLN is not "3" (NO), then during the latent period, It is determined whether the value of freeze effect number FLN is “5”, “6” or “7” (step S416). When the main control circuit 100 determines that the value of the freeze effect number FLN during the incubation period is neither “5”, “6”, or “7” (NO), the freeze effect cancellation process of FIG. finish. On the other hand, when the main control circuit 100 determines that the value of the freeze effect number FLN during the incubation period is “5”, “6” or “7” (YES), It is determined whether or not any of the re-game combination groups A to S is determined (some re-play game combination is determined as the winning combination) (step S418).

  When the main control circuit 100 determines that any re-playing role is determined as the winning combination (YES) in the determination process of step S418, the first stop operation is the middle stop switch in the current unit game. It is determined whether or not the process is performed for 37C (step S420). When the main control circuit 100 determines that the first stop operation has been performed on the middle stop switch 37C (YES), the effect cancellation conditions (see FIG. 9) of freeze effect numbers 5 to 7 are satisfied. Therefore, the process proceeds to step S406, the effect execution flag is turned off, and the freeze effect canceling process of FIG. 22 is ended. On the other hand, when the main control circuit 100 determines that the first stop operation has been performed on the left stop switch 37L or the right stop switch 37R (NO), FIG. This completes the freeze effect cancellation process.

  On the other hand, when the main control circuit 100 determines that no re-playing role is determined as the winning combination (NO) in the determination process of step S418, It is determined whether or not one stop operation has been performed on the left stop switch 37L (step S422). When the main control circuit 100 determines that the first stop operation has been performed on the middle stop switch 37C or the right stop switch 37R (NO), the effect cancellation conditions of freeze effect numbers 5 to 7 (FIG. 9). Therefore, the process proceeds to step S406, where the effect execution flag is turned off, and the freeze effect canceling process in FIG. 22 is terminated. On the other hand, when the main control circuit 100 determines that the first stop operation has been performed on the left stop switch 37L (YES), the freeze effect cancellation process of FIG. 22 is maintained while the effect execution flag is kept on. Exit.

  In FIG. 22, whether or not to turn off the game execution flag is determined depending on whether the stop switch operated for the first stop is left, middle, or right. Conditions for turning off the execution flag are 6 operation sequences (left → middle → right, left → right → middle, middle → left → right, middle → right → left, right → left → middle, right → middle → left ), And whether or not to turn off the game execution flag may be determined based on whether or not the stop switch is operated in the determined operation order. In addition, since the above-described six operation orders are fixed when the second stop operation is performed, it may be determined whether or not to turn off the game execution flag at this time.

<Description of pseudo game effect processing>
Next, with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 23A, the contents of the pseudo game effect process relating to the freeze effects of the freeze effect numbers FLN4 and 5 to 7 in the freeze effect process shown in FIGS. 18 and 19 will be described. In the original unit game, as described above, the reel stop control of the left reel 40L is performed when the left stop switch 37L is operated, and the reel stop control of the middle reel 40C is performed when the middle stop switch 37C is operated. When the right stop switch 37R is operated, reel stop control of the right reel 40R is performed.

  On the other hand, the pseudo game effect process shown in FIG. 23 can change the correspondence between the operated stop switch and the reel for which the reel stop control is performed during the pseudo game effect. However, whether or not to perform the pseudo game effect process shown in FIG. 23 may be determined arbitrarily. For example, the same correspondence between the stop switch and the reel as in the original unit game is usually adopted, depending on the lottery and other conditions. The pseudo game effect process shown in FIG. 23 may be performed. In addition, when performing a pseudo game effect, the pseudo game effect process shown in FIG. 23 may be performed, or the pseudo game effect process shown in FIG. 23 is not performed at all, and the correspondence between the same stop switch and reel as the unit game is always performed. May be adopted.

  When the determination result in step S242 of FIG. 18 or step S270 of FIG. 19 is YES, the main control circuit 100 starts the pseudo game effect process shown in the flowchart of FIG. First, the main control circuit 100 rotates forward the reels 40L, 40C, 40R all at once (step S450), and performs stop reel pattern lottery. In this stop reel pattern lottery, the correspondence between the stop switch operated by the player and the reel for which stop control is performed accordingly is determined by lottery. For example, as shown in FIG. 23 (b), stop reel patterns 1 to 6 in which reels that perform reel stop control are associated with the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R are determined in advance. In the stop reel pattern lottery, any one of these stop reel patterns 1 to 6 is selected at random.

  Here, the stop reel pattern 1 shows the same correspondence as a normal unit game. When the left stop switch 37L is operated, the stop control of the left reel 40L is performed, and when the middle stop switch 37C is operated. The stop control of the middle reel 40C is performed, and when the right stop switch 37R is operated, the stop control of the right reel 40R is performed. Hereinafter, the correspondence between the operated stop switch and the reel for which stop control is performed is represented as “stop switch → (reel)”. For example, in the case of the stop reel pattern 1, it is expressed as “left → (left), middle → (middle), right → (right)”.

  The correspondence of the stop reel pattern 2 is “left → (left), middle → (right), right → (middle)”, and the correspondence of the stop reel pattern 3 is “left → (middle), middle → (left), right → (right) ”, stop reel pattern 4 corresponds to“ left → (middle), middle → (right), right → (left) ”, and stop reel pattern 5 corresponds to“ left → (right), middle → ( “Left), right → (middle)” and stop reel pattern 6 correspond to “left → (right), middle → (middle), right → (left)”. In the stop reel pattern lottery in step S452, the selection probabilities of the stop reel patterns 1 to 6 may be equal, for example, a stop reel pattern that is not a selection target may be determined according to the result of the role lottery, The selection probability may be biased.

  When the main control circuit 100 selects the stop reel pattern by the process of step S452, the main control circuit 100 transmits the pseudo game effect start command shown in FIG. 14 to the sub control circuit 200 (step S454). Next, the main control circuit 100 creates a stoppable position table for each of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R (step S456). This stoppable position table is a table indicating whether or not each symbol number can be stopped on the winning line L in each symbol array shown in FIG. Here, which symbols are to be stopped on the winning line L can be determined as appropriate.

  Then, the main control circuit 100 determines whether or not the stop switch is first operated after rotating the reel in the process of step S450, that is, whether or not the first stop operation is performed (step S458). When the main control circuit 100 determines that the first stop operation has not been performed (NO), the determination process of step S458 is performed again, and a standby state is maintained until the first stop operation is performed.

  When the main control circuit 100 determines that the first stop operation has been performed (YES) in the determination process in step S458, the first stop operation is performed based on the stop reel pattern selected by the stop reel pattern lottery in step S452. The reel corresponding to the stop switch that has been stopped is recognized, and reel stop control is performed for the reel in accordance with the stoppable position table created in the process of step S456 (step S460). At this time, the sub-control circuit 200 changes the emission color of the stop switch that has been operated for the first stop (for example, from blue to red). Next, the main control circuit 100 creates the aforementioned stoppable position table for the two reels that are still rotating (step S462). This stoppable position table is created in consideration of the symbol of one reel that is stopped and displayed in response to the first stop operation, and the symbol combination that is stopped and displayed.

  Next, the main control circuit 100 determines whether or not the second stop operation has been performed following the first stop operation (step S464). When the main control circuit 100 determines that the second stop operation has not been performed (NO), the determination process of step S464 is performed again, and a standby state is maintained until the second stop operation is performed. When the main control circuit 100 determines that the second stop operation has been performed (YES) in the determination process in step S464, based on the stop reel pattern selected by the stop reel pattern lottery in step S462, The reel corresponding to the stop switch for which the second stop operation has been performed is recognized, and reel stop control is performed on the reel according to the stoppable position table created in the process of step S462 (step S466). At this time, the sub-control circuit 200 changes the emission color of the stop switch that has been operated for the second stop (for example, from blue to red).

  Next, the main control circuit 100 creates the stoppable position table described above for one reel that has been rotated last (step S466). This stoppable position table is created in consideration of the symbols of the two reels that are stopped and displayed in response to the first and second stop operations, and the symbol combinations that are stopped and displayed. Then, the main control circuit 100 determines whether or not the last stop operation (third stop operation) has been performed (step S470). When the main control circuit 100 determines that the third stop operation has not been performed (NO), the determination process of step S470 is performed again, and a standby state is maintained until the third stop operation is performed. If the main control circuit 100 determines that the third stop operation has been performed (YES) in the determination process in step S470, the reel that was last rotated can be stopped generated in the process in step S468. Reel stop control is performed according to the position table (step S472). At this time, the sub-control circuit 200 changes the emission color of the stop switch that has been operated for the third stop (for example, from blue to red).

  Thus, when all the reels are stopped, the main control circuit 100 transmits a freeze effect end command to the sub-control circuit 200 (step S474), and ends the pseudo game effect process shown in FIG.

  In the stop reel pattern lottery performed in step S452 of FIG. 23A, the one-to-one correspondence between the stop switch and the reel has been determined, but a plurality of reels (all reels are assigned to one stop switch). In addition, a stop reel pattern associated with “include” may be selected. In addition, the correspondence between the stop switch and the reel to be stopped is not determined by the stop reel pattern lottery in step S452, but a plurality of freeze effect numbers are provided in advance, and the stop switch for each freeze effect number and the reel to be stopped are set. And the correspondence between the stop switch and the reel to be stopped may be determined by freeze effect lottery. In this case, since the correspondence between the stop switch and the reel to be stopped can be determined based on the freeze effect number, it is still rotating after the first and second stop operations by recognizing the freeze effect number being executed. The reel can be determined.

  In addition, in the processing of steps S456, S462, and S468 in FIG. 23A, the reels that are rotating (that is, reels that can be subject to stop control) before the first to third stop operations are performed. A stoptable position table was generated, but when each stop operation was performed, a stoppable position table was generated for the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch, and based on the generated stoppable position table Stop control may be performed.

  Further, in the determination process of whether or not the stop switch is operated in steps S458, S464, and S470 in FIG. 23A, for example, the same process as in step S248 in FIG. 18 and step S274 in FIG. If no operation is performed on the stop switch after the elapse of time (for example, about 20 seconds), the pseudo game effect is terminated, and the random delay process similar to steps S258 and S286 is performed, and then the original game is played. You may make it resume. If no operation is performed on the stop switch even after the predetermined time has elapsed, the process may continue to step S460, S466, or S472.

  Also, when the stop switch is not operated even after the second predetermined time (for example, about 10 seconds) that is earlier than the above-described predetermined time (for about 20 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the pseudo game effect. The reels corresponding to the same operation as when the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R are operated in accordance with a predetermined operation sequence (for example, left → middle → right) may be stopped. For example, when the stop reel pattern 4 in FIG. 23B is selected in the stop reel pattern lottery in step S452, the emission color of the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R that are self-illuminating push button switches is changed from left to middle. → Change from blue to red in the order of the right (that is, the operation order automatically performed), while the reels are stopped in the order of middle → right → left according to the stop reel pattern 4. May be.

  Further, in the main control circuit 100, a process of detecting that the stop switch is operated by the player is performed by an interrupt process executed at a predetermined cycle, and information ( Information indicating left, middle, or right) is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200. Further, in the interrupt process, the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch is determined based on the stop reel pattern selected by the stop reel pattern lottery in step S452 of FIG. 23, and the reel determined by the interrupt process is determined. For the above, the reel stop control process in step S62 of FIG. 15 may be performed.

  In contrast to this, in the interrupt processing described above, information on the operated stop switch (information indicating whether it is left, middle, or right) is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200, while the selected stop reel Based on the pattern, the process of determining the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch may not be performed. In this case, in the reel stop control process in step S62 in FIG. 15, the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch is determined based on the selected stop reel pattern, and the reel stop control is performed for the determined reel.

≪Description of control processing in sub control circuit≫
Next, various processes performed by the sub control circuit 200 in response to various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 100 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. Note that the processes shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 24 to 31 and FIG. 33 are all periodically executed by the sub-control circuit 200.

<Production state start processing>
24 and 25, contents of effect state start processing for effect lottery based on the effect lottery table shown in FIG. 12 according to each effect state in the sub control circuit 200 shown in FIG. Will be described.

  First, the sub-control circuit 200 determines whether or not various lottery results such as a result of a role lottery or a freeze effect lottery, transmitted from the main control circuit 100, are transmitted by the process of step S44 in FIG. 15 (step S500). ). When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that various lottery results have not been received from the main control circuit 100 (NO), the effect state start process of FIG. 24 is terminated and other processes are performed. On the other hand, when the sub-control circuit 200 determines that various lottery results have been received from the main control circuit 100 (YES), the effect lottery is performed based on the effect lottery table shown in FIG. 12 (step S502).

(A) Production state start processing common to production states 1 to 4 In the sub control circuit 200, the value of the current production state SS stored in the RAM in the sub control circuit 200 is “4” or less, that is, normal. It is determined whether the production state (SS = 1), the introduction continuous production state (SS = 2), the mission production state (SS = 3), or the mission end production state (SS = 4) (step S504). ). When the sub control circuit 200 determines that the value of the production state SS is “4” or less (YES), next, whether or not “ART state transition” has been won in the production lottery performed in step S502. Is determined (step S506). When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that “ART state transition” is won (YES), the state of the ART flag stored in the RAM in the sub-control circuit 200 is turned on (step S508). This ART flag is a flag indicating whether or not “ART state transition” has been won in the above-described effect lottery, and indicates that “ART state transition” has been won when ON, and “ART state” when OFF. "Migration" indicates that it was not won.

  Next, the sub control circuit 200 adds “1” to the value of the ART stock number ATST stored in the RAM in the sub control circuit 200 (step S510). This ATST value indicates the number of the above-mentioned ART stocks accumulated, and it is necessary to be at least “1” or more in order to shift to the ART state. For this reason, there is no situation in which it is not possible to shift to the ART state because the ATST value is “0” despite the fact that “ART state shift” was won in the turn and production lottery. “1” is added to the value of ATST for a kind of remedy. And if the sub-control circuit 200 performs the process of step S510, it will complete | finish the effect state start process of FIG. 24, and will perform another process.

  On the other hand, if the sub-control circuit 200 determines that “ART state transition” has not been won in the determination process in step S506 (NO), then, in the effect lottery in step S502, “super sub bonus” It is determined whether or not “” is won (step S512). When the sub control circuit 200 determines that “super sub bonus” is won (YES), the state of the SBB flag stored in the RAM in the sub control circuit 200 is turned on (step S514). This SBB flag is a flag indicating whether or not “Super Sub Bonus” has been won in the above-mentioned effect lottery, and indicates that “Super Sub Bonus” has been won when turned on, and “Super Sub Bonus” when turned off. "Bonus" indicates that it was not won. Then, the sub control circuit 200 adds “1” to the value of the ART stock number ATST stored in the RAM in the sub control circuit 200 (step S516). The addition of the ATST value is performed as a privilege for the player. And if the sub-control circuit 200 performs the process of step S516, it will complete | finish the effect state start process of FIG. 24, and will perform another process.

(B) Effect State Start Process Specific to Effect State 1 When the sub control circuit 200 determines that “Super Sub Bonus” has not been won in the winning lottery in the determination process in step S512, It is determined whether or not the current performance state is “1” (step S518). When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the value of the current effect state SS is “1” (YES), it is next determined whether or not the “mission effect” is won in the effect lottery in step S502. (Step S520). If the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the “mission effect” has been won (YES), the mission flag stored in the RAM in the sub-control circuit 200 is turned on (step S522). The effect state start process of FIG. 24 is terminated and other processes are performed.

  This mission flag is a flag indicating whether or not “mission production” has been won in the above-mentioned production lottery, and indicates that “mission production” has been won when on, and “mission production” when off. It shows that it was not won. On the other hand, when the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the “mission mission” has not been won (NO) in the determination process of step S520, the state of the mission flag is not updated and the state shown in FIG. The effect state start process is terminated and other processes are performed.

(C) Effect State Start Process Specific to Effect State 2 When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the value of the current effect state SS is not “1” in the determination process of step S518 (NO), It is determined whether or not the value of the current effect state SS is “2” (step S524). When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the value of the current effect state SS is “2” (YES), “1” is calculated from the value of the introduced continuous effect period BMG stored in the RAM in the sub-control circuit 200. Is subtracted (step S526). Here, the initial value of the introduction continuous production period BMG is the number of unit games (20 games) in which a series of introduction continuous productions are continuously performed. 1 "is subtracted. And if the process of step S526 is performed, the sub control circuit 200 will complete | finish the presentation state start process of FIG. 24, and will perform another process.

(D) Effect State Start Process Specific to Effect State 3 When the sub control circuit 200 determines that the value of the current effect state SS is not “2” (NO) in the determination process of step S524, It is determined whether or not the value of the current effect state SS is “3” (step S528). When the sub control circuit 200 determines that the value of the current effect state SS is “3” (YES), it is determined whether or not “additional stock” has been won in the effect lottery in step S502 (step S530). ). Here, when the sub-control circuit 200 determines that “additional stock” is won (YES), “1” is added to the value of the additional stock number ADST stored in the RAM in the sub-control circuit 200. (Step S532).

  Next, the sub control circuit 200 subtracts “1” from the value of the mission effect period MG stored in the RAM in the sub control circuit 200 (step S532). The initial value of this mission effect period MG is the number of unit games (15 games) in which a series of mission effects are continuously performed, and is decremented by “1” every time one game is performed after the mission effect is started. The And if the process of step S534 is performed, the sub control circuit 200 will complete | finish the presentation state start process of FIG. 24, and will perform another process. When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that “additional stock” has not been won (NO) in the determination process of step S530, the process of step S534 is performed immediately without performing the process of step S532.

(E) Effect State Start Process Specific to Effect State 4 When the sub control circuit 200 determines that the value of the current effect state SS is not “3” (NO) in the determination process of step S528, It is determined whether or not the value of the current effect state SS is “4” (step S536). When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the value of the current effect state SS is “4” (YES), “1” is calculated from the value of the mission end effect period AMG stored in the RAM in the sub-control circuit 200. Is subtracted (step S538). Here, the initial value of the mission end effect period AMG is the number of unit games (3 games) in which a series of mission end effects are continuously performed, and every time one game is performed after the introduction continuous effect is started. 1 "is subtracted. And if the process of step S538 is performed, the sub control circuit 200 will complete | finish the presentation state start process of FIG. 24, and will perform another process.

(F) Production state start process common to production states 5 and 6 In the determination process in step S504 described above, the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the value of the current production state SS is not less than "4" (NO). When the process proceeds to the process of the flowchart shown in FIG. 25, it is first determined whether or not the value of the current rendering state SS is less than “7”, that is, “5” or “6” (step S540). When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the value of the current performance state SS is “5” or “6” (YES), the small role groups B and D are then selected by the role lottery in the main control circuit 100. It is determined whether any one of -K has been determined (step S542). When the sub control circuit 200 determines that any one of the small role groups B and D to K is determined (YES), the value of the ART payout number ATPY stored in the RAM in the sub control circuit 200 is set to “ 7 ”is added. The value of the ART payout number ATPY indicates the number of medals that can be paid out in the ART state (SS = 5). When the ARTY value becomes “0”, the ART state ends and the normal performance state ( SS = 1) (see FIG. 13, arrow F).

  On the other hand, when the sub-control circuit 200 determines that none of the small role groups B and D to K has been determined in the determination process of step S542 (NO), then the small role is selected by the role lottery. It is determined whether or not the group W has been determined (step S546). When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the small role group W has been determined (YES), “2” is subtracted from the ATPY value described above (step S546).

(G) Production state start process common to production states 5 to 7 In the determination process of step S540 described above, the value of the current production state SS is not less than “7”, that is, “7” (NO). When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the small role group W has not been determined (NO) after performing the process of step S544 or S548 or in the determination process of step S546. Next, the sub-control circuit 200 determines whether or not “additional stock” has been won in the effect lottery performed in step S502 of FIG. 24 (step S550). Then, when the “additional stock” is won (YES) and the sub-control circuit 200 is won, “1” is added to the above-mentioned ADST value (step S550), and the effect state start process of FIG. 25 is ended. And perform other processing.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control circuit 200 determines that “additional stock” has not been won (NO) in the determination process of step S550, the sub-control circuit 200 next proceeds to step S502 of FIG. It is determined whether or not “ART stock” has been won in the effect lottery performed (step S554). When “ART stock” is won (YES) and the sub-control circuit 200 is won, “1” is added to the above-mentioned ATST value (step S556), and the effect state start process of FIG. 25 is ended. And perform other processing.

(G) Effect State Start Process Specific to Effect State 5 When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that “ART stock” has not been won in the effect lottery in the determination process of step S554 described above, Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the current effect state SS stored in the RAM in the sub-control circuit 200 is “5” (step S558). When the sub control circuit 200 determines that the value of the effect state SS is “5” (YES), it is determined whether or not “sub bonus” is won in the effect lottery performed in step S502 of FIG. (Step S560). When the sub control circuit 200 determines that “sub bonus” has not been won (NO), the effect state start process of FIG. 25 is terminated and other processes are performed.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control circuit 200 determines that “sub bonus” is won (YES) in the determination process in step S560, the BB flag stored in the RAM in the sub-control circuit 200 is turned on / off. After the off state is turned on (step S562), the effect state start process of FIG. 25 is terminated and other processes are performed. This BB flag is a flag indicating whether or not “sub bonus” has been won in the above-described effect lottery, and indicates that “super sub bonus” has been won when turned on, and “sub bonus” when turned off. Indicates that he did not win. And if the process of step S562 is performed, the production | presentation state start process of FIG. 25 will be complete | finished and another process will be performed.

(H) Effect State Start Process Specific to Effect State 7 When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the value of the current effect state SS is not “5” in the determination process of step S558 described above (NO), Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the current rendering state SS is “7” (step S564). When the sub control circuit 200 determines that the value of the current effect state SS is “7” (YES), it is determined whether or not the value of the sub bonus game number BBG is “1” or more (step) S566). The value of the sub bonus game number BBG is included in the sub bonus game number lottery result command shown in FIG. 14 and transmitted from the main control circuit 100. The sub control circuit 200 displays the sub bonus game number lottery result. When the value of the sub bonus game number BBG is included in the command, the value is appropriately stored in the internal RAM or updated.

  If the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the value of the sub bonus game number BBG is “0” in the determination process in step S566 (NO), the sub bonus game included in the sub bonus game number lottery result command is determined. The value of the number of times BBG is stored in the RAM in the sub control circuit 200 (step S568). Then, the sub control circuit 200 ends the effect state start process of FIG. 25 and performs other processes. On the other hand, when the sub control circuit 200 determines that the value of the sub bonus game number BBG is “1” or more (YES) in the determination process in step S566, the sub bonus game number BBG is stored in the RAM in the sub control circuit 200. “1” is subtracted from the value of the sub-bonus game number BBG that has been set (step S570), and the effect state start process of FIG. 25 is terminated.

(I) Effect State Start Process Specific to Effect State 6 When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the value of the current effect state SS is not “7” in the determination process in step S564 described above (NO), Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the current rendering state SS is “6” (step S572). When the sub control circuit 200 determines that the value of the current effect state SS is not “6” (NO), the effect state start process of FIG. 25 is terminated and other processes are performed. On the other hand, when the sub control circuit 200 determines that the value of the current effect state SS is “6” (YES), an effect in the added state (hereinafter referred to as “addition effect”) is performed.

  Here, an outline of the extra effect will be described with reference to the display screen of the display device 70 shown in FIG. First, when the production state in the sub-control circuit 200 shifts to the added state (SS = 6), as shown in FIG. 26, the initial number INI is displayed on the lower left side of the screen of the display device 70, and the lower side on the right side of the screen. The multiplier mlt (1) in the current game, the multiplier mlt (2) in the next game, the multiplier mlt (3) after the second game, and the multiplier mlt (4) after the third game are displayed. . In FIG. 26, the multiplier mlt (1) is “5”, the multiplier mlt (2) is “2”, and the multiplier mlt (4) is “10”. The multiplier mlt (3) displays a “?” Mark and does not display a multiplier value for the player. However, this allows the player to have a sense of expectation regarding the multiplier value. Yes. Further, the total payout number ATPY, which is the termination condition of the ART state (SS = 5), is displayed on the upper left side of the display device 70.

  When a game is performed in this state, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not the multiplier mlt (1) is valid in the game. As a result, if it is valid, the multiplier mlt (1) is displayed in the effective multiplier display area mlt. ) Value is displayed. FIG. 26 shows a state where multipliers of 3 times (x3) and 2 times (x2) are already effective. When this lottery is performed, regardless of the lottery result (valid or invalid), at the start of the next game, the multiplier mlt (1) is deleted, and the value of the multiplier mlt (2) becomes the multiplier mlt (1). The value of the multiplier mlt (3) is shifted to the display area of the multiplier mlt (2), and the value of the multiplier mlt (4) is shifted to the display area of the multiplier mlt (3). Also, a new multiplier mlt (4) value is determined by multiplier determination lottery and displayed in the display area of the multiplier mlt (4) in the display screen. Here, the number of multipliers mlt that are valid by lottery may be plural, and in addition to the lottery of whether or not to validate multiplier mlt, the number of multipliers that are valid may also be determined by lottery. Good. Moreover, you may determine directly by lottery which multiplier is effective among multiplier mlt (1)-(4). In this case, the number of valid multipliers mlt may be limited to one, or a plurality of multipliers mlt may be valid at a time.

  In the added state, the above-described effects are repeatedly performed for each game, and when the end condition for the added state (determining the re-playing role group A, B or the small role group W) is satisfied, all the multipliers displayed in the effective multiplier display area mlt The total value is multiplied by the value of the initial number INI, the value of the calculation result is added to the total payout number ATPY, and the state shifts to the ART state (SS = 5). For example, in the state shown in FIG. 26, when the added state is completed, 10 × (3 + 2) = 50 is added to the value of the total payout number ATPY.

  Here, during the above-described addition effect, when the freeze effect of the freeze effect number 2 (see FIGS. 9, 17, and 18) is performed, the initial number INI and the effective multiplier display are displayed according to the reversely rotated reel. The multiplier displayed in the region mlt and the values of the multipliers mlt (1) to (4) may be added. Specifically, when a reel that has been determined to be reversely rotated by the rotation mode lottery in step S174 of FIG. 17 is reversely rotated by the rotation control process of step S232 of FIG. 18, a value corresponding to that reel is set. increase. For example, when the left reel 40L is reversely rotated in the freeze effect of the freeze effect number 2, the value of the initial number INI shown in FIG. 26 is increased, and when the middle reel 40C is reversely rotated, the effective multiplier display area shown in FIG. When the value of the multiplier displayed in mlt is increased and the right reel 40R rotates backward, the values of the multipliers mlt (1) to (4) shown in FIG. 26 are increased.

  When a plurality of reels are reversely rotated, the values corresponding to the reversely rotated reels are all increased. For example, when the left reel 40L and the middle reel 40C are reversely rotated, both the value of the initial number INI and the value of the multiplier displayed in the effective multiplier display area mlt are increased. As to how much each value is increased, a predetermined number may be increased, or a value determined by lottery may be increased. Further, when there are a plurality of values to be increased, such as the multiplier values displayed in the effective multiplier display area mlt and the multipliers mlt (1) to (4), all the values may be increased. It is good, and any one or a plurality of values determined by lottery may be increased.

  Returning to FIG. 25, when the determination result of step S572 is YES, the sub control circuit 200 determines whether or not the main control circuit 100 is in the freeze lottery state 4 (step S574). When the sub control circuit 200 determines that the main control circuit 100 is in the freeze lottery state 4 (YES), the value of the guarantee counter INT stored in the RAM in the sub control circuit 200 is “1”. "Is subtracted (step S576). The value of the guarantee counter INT indicates the number of times that it is possible to avoid the process (described later) for determining whether or not the addition condition termination condition is satisfied. Then, the sub control circuit 200 performs a lottery to determine whether or not the value of the multiplier mlt (1) shown in FIG. 26 is valid (step S578), and the value of the multiplier mlt (1) is valid as a result of the lottery It is determined whether or not (step S580). In the determination process of step S574, when the sub control circuit 200 determines that the main control circuit 100 is not in the freeze lottery state 4 (NO), the process of step S578 is immediately performed without performing the process of step S576. Do.

  When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the value of the multiplier mlt (1) has become valid (YES) in the determination process of step S580, the multiplier sum counter MLT stored in the RAM in the sub-control circuit 200 Is added to the value of multiplier mlt (1) that has been validated (step S582), and “1” is added to the value of the guarantee counter INT described above (step S584). As described above, the values of the multipliers mlt (2) to (4) stored in the RAM in the sub-control circuit 200 are sequentially shifted to the values of the multipliers mlt (1) to (3) (step S586). ). Here, when the sub control circuit 200 determines that the value of the multiplier mlt (1) is not valid (NO) in the determination process of step S580, the processes of steps S582 and S584 are not performed. Immediately, the process of step S586 is performed. Next, the sub-control circuit 200 performs the multiplier determination lottery described above, determines the value of the multiplier mlt (4), and stores it in the internal RAM (step S588).

  After performing the process of step S588, the sub control circuit 200 determines whether or not the value of the guarantee counter INT has become less than “1” (step S590). When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the value of the guarantee counter INT is less than “1” (YES), next, whether or not the re-game role group A or B or the small role group W is determined by the role lottery Is determined (step S592). When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that either the re-playing role group A or B or the small role group W is determined (YES), the addition stored in the RAM in the sub-control circuit 200 is added. The state of the end flag is turned on (step S594), and the effect state start process shown in FIG. 25 is ended.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the value of the guarantee counter INT is “1” or more (NO) in the determination process in step S590, or in the determination process in step S592, When it is determined that the group A or B or the small role group W has not been determined (NO), the effect state start process shown in FIG. 25 is immediately terminated. As described above, when the value of the guarantee counter INT is “1” or more, the determination process in step S592 is avoided, so that the addition end flag is not turned on. Here, the value of the guarantee counter INT becomes an integer of 1 or more by the process of step S676 of FIG. 28 described later. Therefore, when the value of the freeze lottery state FS of the main control circuit 100 is other than “4” in the production state 6, the determination result in step S574 is NO, and the process in step S576 is skipped to ensure. The value of the counter INT never becomes “0”. That is, when the free lottery state of the main control circuit 100 does not yet correspond to the effect state of the sub-control circuit 200, the determination process (step S592) is not performed as to whether or not the addition condition end condition is satisfied. At least the player can fully enjoy the production during that time.

  It should be noted that when the re-playing role group A or B or the small role group W is determined in the determination processing of step S592, the processing of step S594 is performed to turn on the addition end flag. Alternatively, the addition lottery end lottery may be performed every game, and the addition completion flag may be turned on when winning.

<Production state transition processing>
With reference to the flowcharts shown in FIG. 27 and FIG. 28, the contents of the effect state transition process for performing the transition control of each effect state in the sub control circuit 200 shown in FIG. 13 will be described.

  First, the sub control circuit 200 determines whether or not the operation symbol command transmitted by the process of step S70 of FIG. 15 has been received (step S600). When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the operation symbol command has not yet been received (NO), the effect state transition process of FIG. 27 is immediately terminated and other processes are performed. On the other hand, when the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the operation symbol command has been received (YES), whether or not the value of the current rendering state SS is less than “5”, that is, “1” to “ 4 ”is determined (step S602).

(A) Production state transition process common to production states 1 to 4 In the determination process of step S602 described above, if the value of the current production state SS is any one of “1” to “4” (YES), When the control circuit 200 determines, next, it is determined whether or not the state of the SBB flag stored in the RAM in the sub control circuit 200 is on (see step S514 in FIG. 24) (step S604). ). When the sub control circuit 200 determines that the state of the SBB flag is on (YES), next, whether or not the value of the current presentation state SS is any one of “2” to “4” Is determined (step S606). Then, when the sub control circuit 200 determines that the value of the current effect state SS is any of “2” to “4” (YES), the introduction continuous effect period BMG stored in the internal RAM. The values of the mission effect period MG and the mission end effect period AMG are all cleared to “0” (step S608).

  Next, the sub-control circuit 200 updates the value of the effect state SS stored in the internal RAM to “7” (step S610), and then ends the effect state transition process of FIG. 27 and performs other processing. Do. In the above-described determination processing in step S606, if the value of the current effect state SS is not “2” to “4” (NO), that is, the value of the current effect state SS is “1”. When the sub-control circuit 200 makes a determination, the process immediately proceeds to the process of step S610 without performing the determination process of step S608. When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the SBB flag is off (NO) in the determination processing in step S604 described above, the value of the ART stock number ATST stored next in the internal RAM Is determined to be greater than or equal to “1” (step S612).

  When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the value of ATST is “1” or more (YES), it is next determined whether or not the state of the ART flag stored in the internal RAM is on (see FIG. 24, see step S508) (step S614). When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the state of the ART flag is on (YES), the state of the ART flag is turned off (step S616), and the value of the ART payout number ATPY is determined by lottery. (Step S618). Then, “1” is subtracted from the value of the ART stock number ATST stored in the internal RAM (step S620), and the current effect state SS is updated to “5” (step S622), and then FIG. The effect state transition process is terminated and other processes are performed.

(B) Effect State Transition Process Specific to Effect State 1 When it is determined that the value of the ART stock number ATST is “0” (NO) in the determination process in step S612 described above, or in the determination process in step S614. When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the ART flag is off (NO), it is next determined whether or not the value of the current effect state SS is “1” (step S624). When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the value of the current effect state SS is “1” (YES), whether or not the state of the mission flag stored in the internal RAM is on (FIG. 24, step S522). When the sub control circuit 200 determines that the state of the mission flag is off (NO), the effect state transition process of FIG. 27 is terminated and other processes are performed.

  On the other hand, when the sub control circuit 200 determines that the state of the mission flag is on (YES), the state of the stored mission flag is turned off (step S628). Then, the value of the introductory continuous effect period BMG stored in the internal RAM is updated to “20” (step S630), and the current effect state SS is updated to “2” (step S632). 27, the effect state transition process of FIG. 27 is terminated and other processes are performed.

(C) Effect State Transition Processing Specific to Effect State 2 When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the value of the current effect state SS is not “1” (NO) in the determination process of step S624 described above, Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the current effect state SS is “2” (step S634). When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the value of the current effect state SS is “2” (YES), has the value of the introduction continuous effect period BMG stored in the internal RAM become “0”? It is determined whether or not (step S636), and if it is determined that the value is not “0” (NO), the effect state transition process of FIG.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the value of the introductory continuous effect period BMG becomes “0” (YES) in the determination process in step S636, the mission stored in the internal RAM. The value of the effect period MG is updated to “15” (step S638), the value of the current effect state SS is further updated to “3” (step S640), and the effect state transition process in FIG. Do other processing.

(D) Effect State Transition Process Specific to Effect State 3 When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the value of the current effect state SS is not “2” (NO) in the determination process of step S634 described above, Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the current effect state SS is “3” (step S642). When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the value of the current effect state SS is “3” (YES), whether or not the value of the mission effect period MG stored in the internal RAM has become “0”. Is determined (step S644), and when it is determined that the value is not "0" (NO), the effect state transition process of FIG. 27 is terminated and other processes are performed.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the value of the mission effect period MG becomes “0” (YES) in the determination process of step S644, the mission end stored in the internal RAM is completed. The value of the effect period AMG is updated to “3” (step S646), the value of the current effect state SS is updated to “4” (step S648), and the effect state transition process in FIG. Do other processing.

(E) Effect State Transition Process Specific to Effect State 4 When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the value of the current effect state SS is not “3” (NO) in the determination process of step S642 described above, Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the current effect state SS is “4” (step S650). When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the value of the current effect state SS is “4” (YES), has the value of the mission end effect period AMG stored in the internal RAM become “0”? Whether or not (step S652), and when it is determined that it is not “0” (NO), the effect state transition process of FIG. 27 is finished as it is, and other processes are performed.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the value of the mission end effect period AMG becomes “0” (YES) in the determination process in step S652, it is stored in the internal RAM next. It is determined whether or not the value of the ART stock number ATST is “1” or more (step S654). When the sub control circuit 200 determines that the value of ATST is “1” or more (YES), the process proceeds to step S618 described above. That is, the value of the ART payout number ATPY is determined by lottery, and after subtracting “1” from the value of ATST, the value of the current effect state SS is updated to “5”. On the other hand, when the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the value of ATST is less than “1” (NO) in the determination process of step S654, the value of the current rendering state SS is updated to “1”. After (step S656), the effect state transition process of FIG. 27 is terminated and other processes are performed.

(F) Effect State Transition Process Specific to Effect State 5 In the determination process of step S602 described above, the value of the current effect state SS is not less than “5” (NO), that is, “5” to “7”. If it is any, the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the process proceeds to the process of the flowchart shown in FIG. Then, when the sub control circuit 200 determines that the value of the current rendering state SS is “5” (YES), whether or not the state of the SBB flag stored in the internal RAM is on next. Is determined (step S662). When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the state of the SBB flag is on (YES), the current state value SS is updated to “7” (step S664), and then the state transition process shown in FIG. To finish other processing.

  On the other hand, when the sub control circuit 200 determines that the state of the SBB flag is off (NO) in the determination process in step S662, it is next determined whether or not the state of the BB flag is on. (Step S666). When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the state of the BB flag is on (YES), the process proceeds to step S664, the value of the current effect state SS is updated to “7”, and then the effect state transition shown in FIG. The process ends and other processes are performed.

  Next, when the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the state of the BB flag is OFF (NO) in the determination process of step S664, the value of the additional stock number ADST stored in the internal RAM is next. It is determined whether or not “1” or more (step S668). When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the value of the additional stock number ADST is “1” or more (YES), is the “additional state transition” selected in the effect lottery performed in step S502 of FIG. It is determined whether or not (step S670). Here, when the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the “additional state transition” has not been won (NO), the effect state transition processing shown in FIG. 28 is immediately terminated and other processing is performed.

  On the other hand, in the determination process of step S670, when it is determined that the sub control circuit 200 has won the “additional state transition” in the effect lottery (YES), the current effect state stored in the internal RAM. The value of SS is updated to “6” (step S672). Next, the sub-control circuit 200 subtracts “1” from the value of the additional stock number ADST stored in the internal RAM (step S674), determines the value of the above-described guarantee counter INT by lottery, and sets the internal RAM The value of the guarantee counter INT stored in is updated (step S676). Here, the value of the guarantee counter INT determined by lottery is an integer of 1 or more. Next, the sub control circuit 200 determines the initial number INI and the values of mlt (1) to (4) shown in FIG. 26 by lottery and stores them in the internal RAM (step S678). Further, the sub control circuit 200 adds a predetermined value to the value of the multiplier sum counter MLT stored therein (see FIG. 25, step S582) (step S680), and then ends the effect state transition process shown in FIG. To do other processing.

  When the sub control circuit 200 determines that the value of the additional stock number ADST is “1” or more (NO) in the determination processing of step S668 described above, the ART payout stored in the internal RAM is next performed. It is determined whether or not the value of the number ATPY is less than “1” (step S682). When the sub control circuit 200 determines that the value of the ART payout number ATPY is less than “1” (YES), the value of the current effect state SS stored in the internal RAM is set to “1”. (Step S684), the effect state transition process shown in FIG. 28 is terminated, and other processes are performed. On the other hand, when the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the value of the ART payout number ATPY is “1” or more (NO) in the determination process of step S682, the effect state transition process shown in FIG. Exit and do other processing.

(G) Effect State Transition Process Specific to Effect State 6 When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the value of the current effect state SS is not “5” (NO) in the determination process of step S660 described above, Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the current effect state SS is “6” (step S686). When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the value of the current effect state SS is “6” (YES), whether or not the state of the addition end flag stored in the internal RAM is on. (See FIG. 25, step S594) (step S688). When the control circuit 200 determines that the state of the addition end flag is off (NO), the effect state transition process shown in FIG. 28 is immediately terminated and other processes are performed.

  On the other hand, when the sub control circuit 200 determines in the determination processing in step S688 that the state of the addition end flag is on (YES), the ART payout number ATPY stored in the internal RAM is next stored. A value obtained by multiplying the value of the initial number INI by the value of the multiplier sum counter MLT is added to the value (step S690). Next, the sub control circuit 200 updates the value of the current effect state SS stored in the internal RAM to “5” (step S692), and further sets the values of the initial number INI and the multiplier sum counter MLT to “5”. It is cleared to “0” (step S694). Then, the sub control circuit 200 turns off the state of the addition end flag stored in the internal RAM (step S696), and then ends the effect state transition processing shown in FIG. 28 and performs other processing.

(H) Effect State Transition Process Specific to Effect State 7 When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the value of the current effect state SS is not “6” (NO) in the determination process of step S686 described above, Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the current effect state SS is “7” (step S698). If the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the value of the current effect state SS is “7” (YES) in the determination process of step S698, the sub-bonus game stored in the internal RAM next time. It is determined whether or not the value of the number of times BBG is “0” (step S700).

  When the sub control circuit 200 determines that the value of the sub bonus game number BBG is “0” in the determination process of step S700 (YES), the state of the effect execution flag stored in the internal RAM is determined. It is determined whether it is ON (see FIG. 16, step S120 and FIG. 22, step S406, etc.) (step S702). When the sub control circuit 200 determines that the state of the effect execution flag is ON (YES), it is determined whether or not the execution of the freeze effect number 8 is determined in the main control circuit 100 (step S704). ). Then, when the sub control circuit 200 determines that execution of the freeze effect number 8 is determined (YES), the sub bonus end effect is executed (step S706). That is, the display device 70 shown in FIG. 1 provides an effect indicating that the sub bonus has ended, and displays the total number of medals paid out during the sub bonus period.

  Then, the sub control circuit 200 updates the value of the current effect state SS stored in the internal RAM to “5” (step S708), ends the effect state transition process shown in FIG. 28, and performs other processing. I do. If the state of the effect execution flag is turned off in the determination process in step S702 (NO), or the execution of the freeze effect number 8 is not determined in the determination process in step S704 (NO), When the control circuit 200 determines, the process immediately proceeds to step S708, and the value of the current effect state SS is updated to “5”. In addition, when the sub control circuit 200 determines that the value of the current effect state SS is not “7” (NO) in the determination process of step S698, or the determination process of step S700, the number of sub bonus games When it is determined that the value of BBG is not “0” (NO), the rendering state transition process of FIG. 28 is immediately terminated and other processes are performed.

<Operation mode notification process>
Referring to the flowchart shown in FIG. 29, the stop switches 37L, 37C, which are advantageous game results when any small role group is determined in the role lottery for the player according to the current performance state. The contents of the operation mode notification process for notifying the operation mode of 37R will be described.

(A) Operation mode notification process common to production states 5 to 7 First, the sub-control circuit 200 determines whether or not the value of the current production state SS stored in the internal RAM is “5” or more. (Step S720). When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the value of the current performance state SS is “5” or more (YES), the main control circuit 100 then selects any of the small role groups B, D to S in the role lottery. Is determined (step S722). When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that any of the small role groups B and D to S is determined in the role lottery (YES), the small role 01 or the small role 02 is determined according to the determined small role group. The operation order of the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R for winning is notified (step S724). Then, the sub control circuit 200 ends the operation mode notification process of FIG. 29 and performs other processes.

(B) Operation mode notification process unique to effect state 5 In the determination process of step S722 described above, if neither of the small role groups B and D to S is determined in the role lottery (NO), the sub control circuit 200 If it is determined, it is next determined whether or not the value of the current effect state SS is “5” (step S726). Then, when the sub control circuit 200 determines that the value of the current effect state SS is “5” (YES), whether or not the re-playing game group A is determined by the role lottery of the main control circuit 100. Is determined (step S728). Here, when the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the re-game player group A is determined (YES), it is determined whether or not the value of the freeze lottery state FS of the main control circuit 100 is “4” ( Step S730).

  When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the value of the freeze lottery state FS of the main control circuit 100 is “4” in the determination process of step S730 (YES), the middle → right → left of the player is determined. The operation order of the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R is notified (step S732). That is, when the value of the production state SS is “5” (ART state (see FIG. 13)), the sub-control circuit 200 plays the game so that the value of the freeze lottery state FS of the main control circuit 100 is “3”. Guide the person. Accordingly, when the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R are operated in the order of middle → right → left in accordance with the notified operation sequence, the value of the freeze lottery state FS is “3” as shown by the arrow F in FIG. Is updated.

  When the sub control circuit 200 determines that the value of the freeze lottery state FS of the main control circuit 100 is not “4” (NO) in the determination process of step S730 described above, the freeze lottery of the main control circuit 100 is next performed. It is determined whether or not the value of the state FS is “5” (step S734). When the sub control circuit 200 determines that the value of the freeze lottery state FS is “5” (YES), it is next determined whether or not the value of the sub bonus game number BBG is “0” (step S736). ). When the sub control circuit 200 determines that the value of the sub bonus game number BBG is “0” (YES), the operation sequence of the middle → left → right stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R for the player. Is notified (step S738).

  Here, as described above, when the value of the effect state SS is “5”, the sub control circuit 200 guides the value of the freeze lottery state FS in the main control circuit 100 to be “3”. Accordingly, when the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R are operated in the order of middle → left → right in accordance with the operation order notified by the player, the value of the freeze lottery state FS is “3” as shown by the arrow H in FIG. " When the sub control circuit 200 determines that the value of the freeze lottery state FS in the main control circuit 100 is not “5” (NO) in the determination process in step S734, or in the determination process in step S736, When it is determined that the value of the bonus game number BBG is not “0” (NO), the operation mode notification process shown in FIG. 29 is immediately terminated and other processes are performed.

  Next, when the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the re-game role group A is not determined in the role lottery in the determination process in step S728 (NO), the re-game role group B is next determined in the role lottery. It is determined whether it has been determined (step S740). Then, when the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the re-game combination group B is determined (YES), it is determined whether or not the value of the freeze lottery state FS of the main control circuit 100 is “4” (step) S742). When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the value of the freeze lottery state FS of the main control circuit 100 is “4” (YES), the process proceeds to step S738, and the middle → left → right of the player is determined. The operation order of the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R is notified.

  Accordingly, when the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R are operated in the order of middle → left → right according to the operation order notified by the player, the value of the freeze lottery state FS is “3” as shown by the arrow F in FIG. " Thus, the sub control circuit 200 guides the value of the freeze lottery state FS of the main control circuit 100 to be “3” when the value of the effect state SS is “5”.

  On the other hand, when the sub control circuit 200 determines that the value of the freeze lottery state FS of the main control circuit 100 is not “4” (NO) in the determination process of step S742 described above, the main control circuit 100 It is determined whether or not the value of the freeze lottery state FS is “5” (step S744). When the sub control circuit 200 determines that the value of the freeze lottery state FS is “5” (YES), it is next determined whether or not the value of the sub bonus game number BBG is “0” (step S746). ). When the sub control circuit 200 determines that the value of the sub bonus game number BBG is “0” (YES), the process proceeds to the process of step S732, and the middle → right → left stop switch 37L for the player. , 37C, 37R are notified of the operation order.

  Thus, when the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R are operated in the order of middle → right → left in accordance with the notified operation sequence, the value of the freeze lottery state FS is “3” as shown by the arrow H in FIG. " As described above, when the value of the effect state SS is “5”, the sub control circuit 200 guides the value of the freeze lottery state FS in the main control circuit 100 to be “3”. When the sub control circuit 200 determines that the value of the freeze lottery state FS in the main control circuit 100 is not “5” (NO) in the determination process of step S744, or the determination process of step S746, When it is determined that the value of the bonus game number BBG is not “0” (NO), the operation mode notification process shown in FIG. 29 is immediately terminated and other processes are performed.

  When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the value of the current effect state SS is not “5” (NO) in the determination process of step S726 described above, next, the freeze lottery state FS in the main control circuit 100 is determined. It is determined whether or not the value is “1” or “3” (step S748). When the sub control circuit 200 determines that the value of the freeze lottery state FS is neither “1” nor “3” (NO), the operation mode notification process shown in FIG. I do.

(C) Operation Mode Notification Process Specific to Effect State 6 If the value of the freeze lottery state FS in the main control circuit 100 is “1” or “3” (YES) in step S748, the sub-control circuit 200 Is determined, it is then determined whether or not the value of the current rendering state SS is “6” (step S750). When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the value of the effect state SS is “6” (YES), any of the re-game role groups A, C to F, and I to S is determined by the role lottery in the main control circuit 100. Is determined (step S752). When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that any one of the re-game role groups A, C to F, and I to S is determined, the middle → left → right stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R of the player are determined. The operation order is notified (step S754). Then, the sub control circuit 200 ends the operation mode notification process shown in FIG. 29 and performs other processes.

  In this way, the sub control circuit 200 has the value of the freeze lottery state FS in the main control circuit 100 being “1” or “3”, and the value of the effect state SS of the sub control circuit 200 is “6” (additional state). (See FIG. 13), the player is guided so that the value of the freeze lottery state FS of the main control circuit 100 becomes “4”. Accordingly, when the player operates the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R in the order of middle → left → right according to the operation order notified in the process of step S754, as shown by the arrow E in FIG. The value of FS is updated to “4”.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control circuit 200 determines that none of the re-game role groups A, C to F, and I to S have been determined in the determination process of step S752, It is determined whether or not any of the re-game combination groups B, G, and H has been determined (step S756). When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that none of the re-game combination groups B, G, and H has been determined (NO), the operation mode notification process shown in FIG. 29 is terminated and other processes are performed. . On the other hand, when the sub-control circuit 200 determines that any one of the re-game player groups B, G, and H has been determined (YES), the stop switch 37L for the middle → right → left for the player. , 37C, 37R are notified of the operation order (step S758). Then, the sub control circuit 200 ends the operation mode notification process shown in FIG. 29 and performs other processes.

  As described above, in the sub control circuit 200, the value of the freeze lottery state FS in the main control circuit 100 is “1” or “3”, and the value of the effect state SS of the sub control circuit 200 is “6”. When, the player is guided so that the value of the freeze lottery state FS of the main control circuit 100 becomes “4”. Therefore, when the player operates the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R in the order of middle → left → right according to the operation order notified in the process of step S758, as shown by the arrow E in FIG. The value of is updated to “4”.

(D) Operation Mode Notification Process Specific to Effect State 7 When the sub control circuit 200 determines that the value of the current effect state SS is not “6” (NO) in the determination process of step S750, Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the current effect state SS is “7” (step S760). When the sub control circuit 200 determines that the value of the current effect state SS is “7” (YES), it is next determined whether or not the value of the sub bonus game number BBG is “1” or more ( Step S762). When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the value of the sub-bonus game number BBG is “1” or more (YES), whether or not the re-game role group G or H is determined by the role lottery in the main control circuit 100 Is determined (step S764). If the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the re-game role group G or H is determined (YES), the process proceeds to the above-described step S754, and the middle → left → right stop switches 37L, 37C, The operation order of 37R is notified. Then, the sub control circuit 200 ends the operation mode notification process shown in FIG. 29 and performs other processes.

  Thus, the sub control circuit 200 has a value of “1” or “3” in the freeze lottery state FS in the main control circuit 100, and a value of the rendering state SS of the sub control circuit 200 is “7” (sub bonus state (FIG. 13))) and the value of the sub bonus game number BBG is “1” or more, the player is guided so that the value of the freeze lottery state FS of the main control circuit 100 becomes “5”. Accordingly, when the player operates the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R in the order of middle → left → right according to the operation order notified in the process of step S754, as shown by the arrow G in FIG. The value of FS is updated to “5”.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control circuit 200 determines that neither of the re-gaming role groups G or H has been determined in the determination process of step S762 (NO), the re-gaming role group C˜ It is determined whether any of F and I to S has been determined (step S766). When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that any one of the re-game role groups C to F and I to S is determined (YES), the process proceeds to the above-described step S758, and the middle → right → left is determined for the player. The operation order of the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R is notified. Then, the sub control circuit 200 ends the operation mode notification process shown in FIG. 29 and performs other processes.

  As described above, in the sub control circuit 200, the value of the freeze lottery state FS in the main control circuit 100 is “1” or “3”, the effect state SS of the sub control circuit 200 is “7”, and When the value of the sub bonus game number BBG is “1” or more, the player is guided so that the value of the freeze lottery state FS of the main control circuit 100 becomes “5”. Therefore, when the player operates the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R in the order of middle → left → right according to the operation order notified in the process of step S758, as shown by the arrow G in FIG. The value of is updated to “5”.

  When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the value of the current effect state SS is not “7” (NO) in the determination process in step S760 described above, the sub-bonus game number BBG is determined in the determination process in step S762. When it is determined that the value is “0” (NO), or when it is determined that none of the replaying game groups C to F and I to S is determined (NO) in the determination process of step S766, Immediately, the operation mode notification process shown in FIG. 29 is terminated and other processes are performed.

(E) Operation mode notification process common to production states 1 to 4 In the determination process of step S720 described above, the value of the current production state SS is not “5” or more (NO), that is, “1” to “4”. When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the value is “”, next, it is determined whether or not the value of the consecutive winning number WIN (see steps S334 to S344 in FIG. 20) is “1” (step S768). Then, when the sub control circuit 200 determines that the value of the consecutive winning number WIN is “1” (YES), next, which of the small role groups B and D to K is determined in the role lottery? It is determined whether or not (step S770). When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that any one of the small role groups B and D to K is determined (YES), reel stop control is performed in which the small role 01 does not win in the determined small role group. The operation order of the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R, which will be different, is notified (step S772). And the sub control circuit 200 complete | finishes the operation mode alerting | reporting process shown in FIG. 29, and performs another process.

  Thereby, in the sub control circuit 200, the effect state is the normal effect state (SS = 1), the introduction continuous effect state (SS = 2), the mission effect state (SS = 3) or the mission end effect state (SS = 4). Sometimes, the possibility that the freeze lottery state in the main control circuit 100 shifts to “3” can be reduced. When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the value of the consecutive winning number WIN is not “1” (NO) in the determination process in step S768 described above, or the small role group in the determination process in step S770. When it is determined that neither B nor D to K has been determined (NO), the operation mode notification process shown in FIG. 29 is immediately terminated and other processes are performed.

<Freeze production cancellation guidance process>
With reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 30, the content of the freeze effect stop guidance process will be described. In the freeze effect stop guidance process, if the sub control circuit 200 determines that the freeze effect during the current incubation period in the main control circuit 100 is not in a state suitable for execution, the effect cancel condition of the freeze effect is determined. This is a process for guiding the player so that (see FIG. 9) is established. Even when the above-described effect cancellation condition is satisfied, the main control circuit 100 continues to count the incubation period IPG, and when the canceled freeze effect can be executed again, the latency that has been counted continues. The freeze effect is executed when the period IPG ends.

  More specifically, for example, even when the effect execution flag is turned off by the process of step S406 in the freeze effect cancellation process shown in FIG. 22, the values of the incubation period IPG and the freeze effect number FLN are cleared to “0”. There is nothing to do. For this reason, the subtraction of the set latent period IPG is continuously executed by the process of step S316 in the freeze lottery state transition process shown in FIG. Then, in the determination process in step S202 in the freeze effect process shown in FIG. 18, the state of the effect execution flag is checked when the value of the incubation period IPG becomes “0”, and if it is turned on (step (S202, YES), various freeze effects are executed.

  The sub-control circuit 200 first determines whether or not a freeze effect lottery result command (see FIG. 14) has been received from the main control circuit 100 (step S780). If it is determined that the freeze effect lottery result command has not yet been received (NO), the freeze effect stop guidance process shown in FIG. 30 is terminated. On the other hand, when the sub control circuit 200 determines that the freeze effect lottery result command has been received (YES), the value of the freeze effect number FLN scheduled in the main control circuit 100 (during the incubation period) is It is determined whether or not “1” (step S782).

(A) Guidance process for freeze effect number 1 In the determination process of step S782, if the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the value of the freeze effect number FLN is "1" (YES), then the internal RAM It is determined whether or not the value of the current effect state SS stored in “6” is “6” (step S784). When the sub control circuit 200 determines that the value of the effect state SS is not “6”, the player is notified that the first stop operation should be performed with the left stop switch 37L or the middle stop switch 37C ( Step S786). Thereby, when the player performs the first stop operation as informed, the effect cancellation condition of freeze effect number 1 is satisfied, and the freeze effect of freeze effect number 1 is canceled in the main control circuit 100 (FIG. 22). , Step S404, NO → S406).

  On the other hand, when the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the value of the current effect state SS is not “6” (NO) in the determination process of step S784, the right stop switch 37R is set to the player. 1 Notify that stop operation should be performed (step S788). Thereby, when the player performs the first stop operation as notified, it is possible to avoid that the effect cancellation condition of freeze effect number 1 is satisfied. When the process of step S786 or S788 is performed, the sub control circuit 200 ends the freeze effect stop guidance process of FIG. 30 and performs other processes. In addition, you may make it complete | finish the freeze production stop guidance process of FIG. 30, without performing the alerting | reporting process of step S788.

(B) Guidance process at freeze effect number 2 When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the value of freeze effect number FLN is not “1” (NO) in the determination process at step S782, the freeze effect number is next. It is determined whether or not the value of FLN is “2” (step S790). Then, when the sub control circuit 200 determines that the value of the freeze effect number FLN is “2” (YES), has any of the small role groups B, D to S been determined in the role lottery? It is determined whether or not (step S792). When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that none of the small role groups B and D to S has been determined in the role lottery (NO), the freeze effect stop guidance processing of FIG. 30 is terminated as it is and other processing is performed. Do.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control circuit 200 determines that any one of the small role groups B and D to S is determined in the determination processing in step S792 (YES), it is stored in the internal RAM next. It is determined whether or not the value of the current presentation state SS being “6” is “6” (step S794). When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the value of the production state SS is not “6”, the operation order of the stop switch that the small role 01 or the small role 02 does not win is notified according to the determined small role group. (Step S796).

  Here, when the value of the freeze effect number FLN is updated to “2”, the value of the freeze lottery number FS is “4” (see FIG. 17, steps S170 to S176). Therefore, when the value of the effect state SS is not “6”, the effect cancellation condition of the freeze effect number 2 (FLN = 2) is established, that is, the value of the freeze lottery number FS is shifted to other than “4”. For this reason (see arrow D in FIG. 11), the operation order of the stop switches that the small combination 01 or small combination 02 does not win is notified. (See arrow D in FIG. 11) Thus, when the player operates the stop switch in accordance with the notified operation sequence, when one of the small role groups B, D to S is determined, the small role 01 or The small role 02 does not win, and the value of the freeze lottery state FS is updated to “1” (see steps S382 to S390 in FIG. 21). Thereby, the execution of the freeze effect number 2 is canceled (see FIG. 22, step S408, YES → S410, YES → S406).

  Not only the processes in steps S792 to S796, but also the stop switch operation order so that the condition for transition from the freeze lottery state 4 to the freeze lottery state 3 (see arrow F in FIG. 11) is established. Also good. That is, when the re-playing role group A is determined by the role lottery, the operation order of middle → right → left is notified, and when the re-playing role group B is determined, the operation order of middle → left → right is notified. You may do it.

  On the other hand, when the sub control circuit 200 determines that the value of the current presentation state SS is “6” (YES) in the determination process of step S794, according to the determined small role group, The operation order of the stop switch in which the small combination 01 or small combination 02 wins is notified (step S798). Thereby, when the player operates the stop switch in accordance with the notified operation sequence, when any of the small role groups B and D to S is determined, the small role 01 or the small role 02 wins and freezes. It can be avoided that the value of the lottery state FS is updated to other than “4”. When the process of step S796 or S798 is performed, the sub control circuit 200 ends the freeze effect stop guidance process of FIG. 30 and performs other processes. In addition, you may make it complete | finish the freeze production stop guidance process of FIG. 30, without performing the alerting | reporting process of step S798.

(C) Guidance process for freeze effect number 3 When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the value of freeze effect number FLN is not “2” in the determination process in step S790 (NO), the freeze effect number is next. It is determined whether or not the value of FLN is “3” (step S800). Then, when the sub control circuit 200 determines that the value of the freeze effect number FLN is “3” (YES), it is next determined whether or not the re-game role group A or B is determined in the role lottery. (Step S802). When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the re-game role group A or B is determined (YES), it is next determined whether or not the state of the SBB flag stored in the internal RAM is on. Judgment is made (step S804).

  When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the state of the SBB flag is OFF (NO) in the determination process in step S804, the middle stop switch 37C or the right stop switch 37R is set to the player. 1 Notify that stop operation should be performed (step S806). Thereby, when the player performs the first stop operation on the middle stop switch 37C or the right stop switch 37R according to the notification, the effect cancellation condition of freeze effect number 3 is established (see FIG. 9), and the execution is canceled (see FIG. 9). (Refer FIG. 22, step S412, YES-> S414, NO-> S406). Then, when the process of step S806 is performed, the sub control circuit 200 ends the freeze effect stop guidance process of FIG. 30 and performs other processes. Further, when the sub control circuit 200 determines NO in the determination process of step S802 described above or when it determines YES in the determination process of step S804, the freeze effect stop guidance process of FIG. 30 is immediately terminated. Do other processing.

(D) Guidance process when freeze production number is 5-7 When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the value of the freeze production number FLN is not “3” in the determination process of step S800, the next freeze It is determined whether or not the value of the production number FLN is “5”, “6”, or “7” (step S808). When the sub control circuit 200 determines that the value of the freeze effect number FLN is not any of “5” to “7” (NO), the freeze effect stop guidance process of FIG. Process.

  On the other hand, when the sub control circuit 200 determines that the value of the freeze effect number FLN is any one of “5” to “7” (YES), the replay is performed by the role lottery in the main control circuit 100. It is determined whether any of the role groups A to S has been determined (step S810). When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that none of the re-game role groups A to S has been determined (NO), is the current value of the performance state SS “2” to “4”? It is determined whether or not (step S812). When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the value of the production state SS is not any of “2” to “4” (NO), the process proceeds to the above-described step S806, and the middle stop switch 37C or the right is given to the player. The stop switch 37R is notified that the first stop operation should be performed.

  Thus, when the effect state in the sub-control circuit 200 is not any of the introduction continuous effect state, the mission effect state, or the mission end effect state, the freeze effect number in the main control circuit 100 is “5” to “7”. If it is one of them, it is guided so that those effect cancellation conditions are satisfied. That is, when no re-game player group is determined, the player is notified to perform the first stop operation on the stop switches other than the left stop switch 37L (see FIG. 9).

  On the other hand, when the sub control circuit 200 determines that the value of the effect state SS is any one of “2” to “4” (YES) in the determination process of step S812, The left stop switch 37L is notified that the first stop operation should be performed (step S814). Thereby, when the player operates the stop switch in accordance with the notified operation sequence, it is possible to avoid that the effect cancellation condition is satisfied.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control circuit 200 determines that any one of the re-game role groups A to S is determined in the determination process of step S810 (YES), the value of the current presentation state SS is “2” to “2. It is determined whether it is any of “4” (step S816). When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the value of the production state SS is not any of “2” to “4” (NO), it is determined that the middle stop switch 37C should be first stopped by the player. Notification is made (step S818). As described above, when any of the re-game players is determined, the freeze effect number is “5” by informing the player to perform the first stop operation on the stop switches other than the middle stop switch 37C. Guide to end condition of “7”.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the value of the production state SS is any one of “2” to “4” (YES) in the determination process of step S816, The first stop operation of the left stop switch 37L or the right stop switch 37R is notified (step S820). Thereby, when the player performs the first stop operation of the stop switch 37C or the right stop switch 37R in accordance with the notification, it is possible to avoid that the effect cancellation condition is satisfied. Then, when any one of steps S806, S814, S816, and S820 is performed, the sub control circuit 200 ends the freeze effect stop guidance process of FIG. 30 and performs other processes.

  Note that, in the above-described freeze effect stop guidance process, when the player does not operate the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R in the notified operation order, a known so-called penalty may be imposed on the player. As the contents of this penalty, for example, the effect lottery (step S502) of the effect state start process shown in FIG. 24 is not executed for a predetermined number of games. Penalties may be considered, such as not declaring the operation order that is advantageous to the player, or notifying the operation order that is disadvantageous to the player, or not informing the operation order for avoiding the operation order. .

  Furthermore, if the freeze effect cannot be canceled in the main control circuit 100 during the freeze effect latent period, the sub control circuit 200 differs from the effect that was scheduled to be performed in accordance with the freeze effect. An effect of the content (for example, an effect informing the player that the currently occurring freeze effect is an illegal freeze effect that should not be performed) may be performed.

<Introduction continuous production process>
With reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 31, the introduction continuous effect process performed by the sub control circuit 200 when the value of the effect state SS in the sub control circuit 200 is “2” (introduction continuous effect state) will be described. This introduced continuous effect process is executed for each game while the effect state start process shown in FIGS. 24 and 25 and the effect state transition process shown in FIGS. 27 and 28 are performed.

  When the introductory continuous effect process is started, the sub control circuit 200 determines whether or not the value of the current effect state SS stored in the internal RAM is “2” (step S830). When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the value of the effect state SS is not “2” (NO), the introductory continuous effect process shown in FIG. 31 is immediately terminated and other processes are performed. On the other hand, when the sub control circuit 200 determines that the value of the effect state SS is “2” (YES), the value of the introduction continuous effect period BMG stored in the internal RAM is “19”. It is determined whether or not (step S832). When the value of the introductory continuous effect period BMG is “19” (YES), when the sub-control circuit 200 determines, it shifts to the introductory continuous effect state and is the first game. Start (step S834). And the introduction continuous production | presentation process of FIG. 31 is complete | finished, and another process is performed.

  In the determination process of step S832 described above, when the sub control circuit 200 determines that the value of the introduction continuous effect period BMG is not “19” (NO), the value of the introduction continuous effect period BMG is next “10” or more. It is determined whether or not (step S836). When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the value of the introductory continuous performance period BMG is “10” or more (YES), it is the second to tenth games after the start of the continuous performance described above, and the continuous The effect is continuously performed (step S838). And the introduction continuous production | presentation process of FIG. 31 is complete | finished, and another process is performed. Next, when the sub control circuit 200 determines that the value of the introduction continuous effect period BMG is “9” or less (NO) in the determination process of step S836, the value of the introduction continuous effect period BMG is “ It is determined whether it is 1 ”or more (step S840). When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the value of the introductory continuous performance period BMG is “1” or more (YES), it is the 11th to 19th game since the start of the above-mentioned continuous performance, A battle effect is executed (step S842), the introduction continuous effect process shown in FIG. 31 is terminated, and other processes are performed.

  This battle effect is an effect in which, for example, two character images are displayed on the display device 70, and a game performed between the two character images progresses every time a game is played. Finally, when one character wins the other character, it develops into a mission effect described later, and when one character loses to the other character, it shifts to a normal game effect. Here, the game performed between the two character images may be any game in which the victory and defeat are divided between the two character images, and examples thereof include games such as janken, sports, fighting, and gambling.

  In the determination process of step S840 described above, when the sub control circuit 200 determines that the value of the introduction continuous effect period BMG is not equal to or greater than “1” (NO), the value of the introduction continuous effect period BMG is next set to “0”. It is determined whether or not it is, that is, whether or not it is the last game of the introduction continuous production (step S844). Here, when the sub-control circuit 200 determines that it is not the last game of the introduction continuous effect (NO), the introduction continuous effect process shown in FIG. 31 is terminated as it is, and other processes are performed. On the other hand, when the sub-control circuit 200 determines that it is the last game of the introduction continuous effect (YES), the value of the freeze effect number FLN scheduled in the main control circuit 100 (during the incubation period) is It is determined whether or not “6” (step S846).

  When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the value of the freeze effect number FLN during the incubation period is “6” (YES) in the determination process in step S846 described above, one character described above wins the other. The battle victory end effect indicating the completed state is performed (step S848), and the introduction continuous effect process shown in FIG. 31 is ended. On the other hand, when the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the value of the freeze effect number FLN is not “6” (NO) in the determination process of step S846, the value of the freeze effect number FLN during the next incubation period. Is determined to be “5” or “7” (step S850). Here, when the sub control circuit 200 determines that the value of the freeze effect number FLN is neither “5” nor “7” (NO), the introductory continuous effect process shown in FIG. Perform the process.

  On the other hand, when the sub control circuit 200 determines that the value of the freeze effect number FLN is either “5” or “7” (YES) in the determination process of step S850, the main control circuit 100 Then, it is determined whether or not the pseudo game effect has been started (step S852). Specifically, it is determined whether or not a freeze effect start command (see FIG. 14) indicating that the value of freeze effect number FLN is “5” or “7” has been received. When the sub control circuit 200 determines that the pseudo game effect has not yet started (NO), the determination process of step S852 is repeated until it is determined that the pseudo game effect has been started.

  And if the judgment result of step S852 becomes YES, next, the sub control circuit 200 will perform the battle defeat end effect which shows the state where one character mentioned above was defeated to the other in the started pseudo game effect (step). S854). Next, the sub control circuit 200 determines whether or not the pseudo game effect has ended in the main control circuit 100 (step S856). That is, it is determined whether or not a freeze effect end command (see FIG. 14) has been received from the main control circuit 100. When the sub control circuit 200 determines that the pseudo game effect has not ended yet (NO), the battle end defeat effect of step S854 is repeatedly performed until it is determined that the pseudo game effect has started.

If the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the pseudo game effect has ended (YES) in the determination process of step S856, the value of the freeze effect number FLN during the incubation period is “5”. It is determined whether or not (step S858). When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the value of the freeze effect number FLN during the incubation period is “5” (YES), the pseudo game effect ends and the game resumes in the original game of the slot machine that has been resumed. A defeat effect is performed (step S860). This resurgence defeat effect is the result of the battle defeat effect performed in the process of step S854, after one character has shown a defeated state, and after returning to a state where the victory or defeat is not clear before that state is finalized, eventually The effect is that the defeat of one character is confirmed. And if the revival defeat effect of step S860 is performed, the sub control circuit 200 will complete | finish the introduction continuous effect process shown in FIG. 31, and will perform another process.

  If the sub-control circuit 200 determines in step S858 that the value of the freeze effect number FLN during the incubation period is not “5” (NO), then the freeze effect number FLN during the incubation period is determined. It is determined whether the value of “7” is “7” (step S862). When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the value of the freeze effect number FLN during the incubation period is “7” (YES), the pseudo game effect ends and the game resumes in the original game of the slot machine resumed. A victory effect is performed (step S864). This resurgence victory effect is shown after the battle defeat effect performed in the process of step S854 indicates that one character has been defeated, and then returns to a state in which victory or defeat is not clear again before that state is finalized. Thus, the effect is that one character wins the other character.

  And if the revival victory effect of step S864 is performed, the sub control circuit 200 will complete | finish the introduction continuous effect process shown in FIG. 31, and will perform another process. If the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the value of the freeze effect number FLN during the incubation period is not “7” (NO) in the determination process in step S862, the process does not perform the process in step S864. The introductory continuous effect process shown in 31 is terminated and other processes are performed.

  When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the value of the freeze effect number FLN during the incubation period is “6” in the determination process in step S846 described above (YES), the battle victory end effect in step S848 is immediately performed. In the main control circuit 100, for example, whether the pseudo game effect is performed in the last game of the incubation period (in the sub control circuit 200, the game when the value of the introduction continuous effect period BMG is “0”). If it is determined that a pseudo lottery (pseudo game execution lottery) is to be performed and a pseudo game effect is to be performed, a battle defeat end effect similar to step S854 is performed in the pseudo game effect, and then a resurrection victory effect in step S864 May be performed.

  For example, when the value of the freeze lottery state FS of the main control circuit 100 is “2” and the value of the freeze effect number FLN is “6”, the main control circuit 100 performs the above-described pseudo game execution lottery every game. It may be. When it is decided to perform a pseudo game effect in this pseudo game execution lottery, the sub-control circuit 200 responds to the content of the effect that was scheduled to be executed in the original game when the pseudo game effect was not performed. The contents of the effect to be executed in the pseudo game effect may be determined. For example, if the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the value of the effect state SS is “2” (YES) in the determination process of step S830 of the continuous introduction effect process in FIG. 31, the sub-control circuit 200 next performs the main control. As a result of the pseudo game execution lottery performed in the circuit 100, it is determined whether or not it is determined to perform the pseudo game effect. When it is determined to perform the pseudo game effect, the sub-control circuit 200 is scheduled to perform the original game based on the value of the current continuous introduction effect period BMG by the determination process in steps S382 to S848. The type of effect being performed (see steps S834, S838, S842, or S848) is determined.

  Then, in accordance with the type of effect scheduled to be performed in the original game, the content of the effect to be performed during the pseudo game effect is determined. For example, when the value of the introductory continuous effect period BMG is “19” (S832, YES), an effect at the time of starting the continuous effect in the pseudo game effect is performed, and in the game resumed after the pseudo game effect, An effect following the effect performed when starting the effect is performed. Further, when the value of the introduced continuous performance period BMG is “18” to “10” (S836, YES), the continuous performance is continuously performed in the pseudo game performance as well as the continuous performance performed in the original game, When the value of the introductory continuous effect period BMG is “9” to “1” (S840, YES), the battle effect is continuously performed in the pseudo game effect as well as the battle effect performed in the original game. Further, when the value of the introductory continuous performance period BMG is “0” (S844, YES), since the battle victory end effect is scheduled in the original game, one character is defeated once in the pseudo game effect. Perform the production. Then, in the original game performed immediately after the pseudo game effect, one character that has been defeated once is revived and the other character is reversed and won.

<Mission production process>
Next, regarding the mission effect process performed in the main control circuit 100 during the incubation period when “6” or “7” is won as the value of the freeze effect number FLN in the freeze effect lottery process shown in FIG. This will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. This mission effect process is executed for each game, for example, following the freeze effect process shown in FIG.

  First, the main control circuit 100 determines whether or not the value of the freeze effect number FLN stored in the internal RAM is “6” or “7” (step S870). When the main control circuit 100 determines that the value of the freeze effect number FLN is neither “6” nor “7” (NO), the mission effect process of FIG. 32 is immediately terminated and other processes are performed. On the other hand, when the main control circuit 100 determines that the value of the freeze effect number FLN is “6” or “7” (YES), the value of the freeze effect number FLN is “ It is determined whether the value of the incubation period IPG of “6” or “7” is “18” (step S872). Here, when the value of the incubation period IPG becomes “18”, the game is performed 20 times after the value of the freeze effect number FLN shifts to the incubation period of “6” or “7”. When the game is started, the value of the production state SS of the sub-control circuit 200 is updated from “2” (introduction continuous production state) to “3” (mission production state).

  If the main control circuit 100 determines that the value of the incubation period IPG is “18” (YES) in the determination process of step S872, then a pseudo game type lottery is performed. This pseudo game type lottery is to select the generation mode of the pseudo game effect to be executed during the mission effect, and the value of the pseudo game generation mode GY is any one of “0”, “1”, and “2”. As stipulated in Here, when the value of the pseudo game generation mode GY is set to “0”, the pseudo game effect is not performed during the mission effect. When set to “1”, a pseudo game effect in which the symbol combination “skull-skull-skull” is stopped and displayed on the winning line L is executed when a pseudo-game occurrence time T described later has elapsed. . Furthermore, when it is set to “2”, a pseudo game effect in which the symbol combination “white seven-white seven-white seven” is stopped and displayed is executed with high probability.

  After performing the pseudo game type lottery in step S874, the main control circuit 100 next determines whether or not the value of the pseudo game generation mode GY is set to “1” by the pseudo game type lottery (step S876). When the main control circuit 100 determines that the value of the pseudo game generation mode GY is set to “1” (YES), the pseudo game generation time T indicating how many times the execution of the pseudo game effect is performed is shown. The value is determined by lottery (step S878). Here, the above-described pseudo game occurrence mode GY and the value of the pseudo game occurrence timing T are transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub-control circuit 200 by an appropriately determined command.

  Thereby, in the sub-control circuit 200, when the value of the received pseudo game occurrence mode GY is “1”, for example, a mission such as “Align“ skull ”symbols within m games” (m> T) When the value of the received pseudo game occurrence mode GY is “2”, for example, “Align“ White Seven ”n times” (n is a natural number determined appropriately) The mission may be presented to the player.

  Next, the main control circuit 100 subtracts “1” from the value of the pseudo game occurrence time T determined by lottery (step S880), and determines whether the value of T has become “0” (step S882). . Then, when the main control circuit 100 determines that the value of the pseudo game occurrence time T is not “0” (NO), the mission effect process shown in FIG. 32 is ended as it is. On the other hand, when the main control circuit 100 determines that the value of the pseudo game occurrence time T is “0” (YES), the symbol combination “skull-skull-skull” on the winning line L is stopped. After performing the displayed pseudo game effect, the mission effect process shown in FIG. 32 ends.

  In the determination process of step S872 described above, the value of the incubation period IPG is not “18”, that is, exceeds 20 times after the incubation period IPG with the freeze effect number FLN value of “6” or “7” starts. When the main control circuit 100 determines that a game has been played (NO), it is determined whether or not the value of the pseudo game generation mode GY determined in the pseudo game type lottery in step S874 is “1”. (Step S886). When the main control circuit 100 determines that the value of the pseudo game occurrence mode GY is “1” (YES), the processing after step S880 described above is performed. That is, “1” is subtracted from the value of the pseudo game occurrence time T, and when the value of T becomes “0”, the pseudo game effect is executed.

  On the other hand, when the main control circuit 100 determines that the value of the pseudo game occurrence mode GY is not “1” (NO) in the determination process of step S886, the value of the pseudo game occurrence mode GY is next. Is determined to be “2” (step S888). When the main control circuit 100 determines that the value of the pseudo game occurrence mode GY is not “2” (NO), the mission effect process of FIG. 32 is terminated and other processes are performed. On the other hand, when the main control circuit 100 determines that the value of the pseudo game occurrence mode GY is “2” (YES), the symbol combination of “white seven-white seven-white seven” described above is stopped. A lottery (pseudo game occurrence lottery) of whether or not to perform the displayed pseudo game effect is performed (step S890). Then, it is determined whether or not the pseudo game occurrence lottery is won (step S892), and when the main control circuit 100 determines that the winning is (YES), after executing the above-described pseudo game effect, FIG. The mission effect process ends. On the other hand, if the main control circuit 100 determines in the determination process of step S892 that the pseudo game occurrence lottery has not been won (NO), the mission effect process of FIG. 32 is terminated as it is and other processes are performed.

  In the mission effect process described above, the main control circuit 100 determines the mission effect section and also determines the mission effect content. That is, when the main control circuit 100 counts the incubation period of the freeze effect with the freeze effect number “6” or “7” and the remaining number of games reaches 18 (step S872, YES), A game type lottery was performed (step S874), a pseudo game generation mode (GY1 or GY2) was determined, and a pseudo game effect was performed based thereon. In addition, when the sub-control circuit 200 receives information on the pseudo game occurrence mode determined by the main control circuit 100, the sub control circuit 200 starts a mission effect and presents the player with a mission according to the received pseudo game occurrence mode. It was.

  On the other hand, the sub control circuit 200 can also determine a mission effect section. For example, when the stop switch is operated in the order of left → middle → right in the pseudo game effect controlled by the main control circuit 100, the symbol combination “Bell-Bell-Bell” is displayed on the winning line L. And the reel control is performed so that the symbol combination “Cherry B-ANY-ANY” (ANY is an arbitrary symbol) is displayed on the winning line L. A pseudo game effect to be performed (a pseudo game effect for mission effect) is included. When a predetermined condition (for example, every game or when a predetermined group of roles is determined) is satisfied, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to perform a pseudo-game effect for mission effect, and this lottery is won. When the mission effect pseudo game effect is executed.

  On the other hand, in the sub control circuit 200, in the normal performance state (SS = 1), for example, a mission effect lottery for determining whether or not to perform a mission effect of 10 games is performed every game. Here, when the mission effect lottery is won, for example, it is assumed that a mission effect of the content “Display the symbol combination of“ Cherry B-ANY-ANY ”during 10 games” is performed. When the mission control lottery is not won and the main control circuit 100 performs a mission effect pseudo game effect, the sub-control circuit 200 notifies the operation sequence of left → middle → right. Thereby, when the stop switch 37L, 37C, 37R is operated according to the notified operation sequence, the symbol combination “Bell-Bell-Bell” is displayed.

  On the other hand, when the mission control lottery is won in the sub control circuit 200 and the mission effect pseudo game effect is performed in the main control circuit 100 while the mission effect of 10 games is being performed, The control circuit 200 notifies the operation sequence of left → middle → right. Thus, when the player operates the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R in accordance with the notified operation sequence, the symbol combination “Cherry B-ANY-ANY” is displayed and the mission is achieved.

  As another mission effect, for example, when the main control circuit 100 wins a specific combination in the combination lottery, and the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R are operated in a specific operation order, the game After the third game, a pseudo game effect for mission effect is displayed in which the symbol combination “Cherry B-ANY-ANY” is displayed on the winning line L. On the other hand, the sub-control circuit 200 performs a mission effect lottery that determines whether or not to execute a mission effect when a specific role is won in the role lottery. When the mission effect lottery is won, the sub-control circuit 200 notifies the player of the specific operation order described above.

  Then, when the player operates the stop switch in the specific operation order informed, a mission effect of “display the symbol combination“ Cherry B-ANY-ANY ”within 3 games” is performed in the next game. Run. On the other hand, when the player does not operate the stop switch in the specific operation order notified, the mission effect is not executed. When the mission effect is executed, the symbol combination “Cherry B-ANY-ANY” is displayed on the winning line L after two games from the game, and the mission is achieved.

<Mission end effect processing>
With reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 33, the mission end effect process performed by the sub control circuit 200 when the value of the effect state SS in the sub control circuit 200 is “4” (mission end effect state) will be described. This mission end effect process is executed for each game while the effect state start process shown in FIGS. 24 and 25 and the effect state transition process shown in FIGS. 27 and 28 are performed.

  When the mission end effect process is started, the sub control circuit 200 determines whether or not the value of the current effect state SS stored in the internal RAM is “4” (step S900). When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the value of the effect state SS is “4” (YES), the value of the freeze effect number FLN scheduled in the main control circuit 100 (during the incubation period) is next. Is “6” or “7” (step S902). When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the value of the freeze effect number FLN during the incubation period is “6” or “7” (YES), the value of the mission end effect period AMG is further set to “ It is determined whether or not “0” (step S904). When the sub control circuit 200 determines that the value of the mission end effect period AMG is “0” (YES), it is next determined whether or not a freeze effect start command is received from the main control circuit 100 (step). S906).

  When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the value of the effect state SS is not “4” (NO) in the determination process of step S900, the sub-control circuit 200 determines the freeze effect number FLN during the incubation period in the determination process of step S902. When it is determined that the value is neither “6” nor “7” (NO), or when the value of the mission end effect period AMG is not “0” (NO) in the determination process of step S904 Immediately terminates the mission end effect process shown in FIG. 33 and performs other processes.

  When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the freeze effect start command has been received from the main control circuit 100 (YES) in the determination process of step S906 described above, the pseudo game effect has started (FIG. 9, FLN). “See“ 6 ”and“ 7 ”), and the roaring effect is executed in this pseudo game effect (step S908). This roaring effect is an effect indicating the possibility of shifting from the current mission end effect state to either the normal effect state (SS = 1) or the ART state (SS = 5), or once to the normal effect state. It is an effect that shows that.

  Next, when the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the main control 06) has not yet received the freeze effect end command (NO), the sub-control circuit 200 returns to step S908 and continues the turn effect. If the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the freeze effect end command has been received (YES) in the determination process of step S910, then the value of the ART stock number ATST stored in the internal RAM is “ It is determined whether or not 1 ”or more (step S912). When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the value of the ART stock number ATST is “1” or more (YES), after executing the advanced ART state promotion effect (step S914), the mission end effect process of FIG. 33 is performed. Exit and do other processing. This advanced ART state promotion effect is an effect that has inherited the content of the roaring effect performed in step S908 and has continuity with the content of the roaring effect, and finally informs the player that the state will shift to the ART state. Production.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the value of the ART stock number ATST is “0” in the determination process in step S912 (NO), after executing the extended normal effect state drop effect ( Step S916), the mission end effect process of FIG. 33 is terminated, and other processes are performed. This developed normal performance state fall effect is an effect that has inherited the content of the roaring effect performed in step S908, and has the continuity with the content of the roaring effect, and finally notifies the player to shift to the normal effect state. It is a production to inform.

  Next, when the sub control circuit 200 determines that the freeze effect start command has not been received from the main control circuit 100 (NO) in the determination process of step S906 described above, that is, for example, because an effect cancellation condition is satisfied. As a result, when the pseudo game effect of freeze effect number 6 or 7 is not performed, the value of the ART stock number ATST stored in the internal RAM is “No” in step S908. It is determined whether or not 1 ”or more (step S918). Then, when the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the value of the ART stock number ATST is “1” or more (YES), after executing the ART state promotion effect (step S920), the mission end effect process of FIG. To finish other processing. This ART state promotion effect is an effect in which the player is simply informed of the transition to the ART state regardless of the content of the scolding effect.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the value of the ART stock number ATST is “0” in the determination process in step S918 (NO), after executing the normal effect state falling effect (step S922), the mission end effect process of FIG. 33 is ended, and other processes are performed. This normal effect state fall effect is an effect that informs the player that the transition is simply made to the normal effect state regardless of the content of the roaring effect.

<Various modifications>
(1) Sub-bonus game number determination process In the above-described embodiment, the main control circuit 100 determines the sub-bonus game number BBG (see FIG. 16, step S104), and the sub-bonus ends based on the determined game number. This is adopted as the incubation period IPG of the freeze effect (freeze effect number 8) that is sometimes performed (see step S308 in FIG. 20). Further, in the sub control circuit 200, when the start of the sub bonus is determined (see FIG. 27, steps S602 to S610 and FIG. 28, steps S660 to S666), the number of games of the sub bonus is determined as the main control circuit 100. Is used as the sub bonus game number BBG determined (see steps S564 to S568 in FIG. 25).

  On the other hand, in this modification, the sub control circuit 200 determines the number of games of the sub bonus when the sub bonus starts, and the main control circuit 100 determines the sub bonus game determined by the sub control circuit 200. Based on the number of times, the incubation period IPG of the freeze effect that is performed when the sub-bonus ends is set. Hereinafter, processing executed in the main control circuit 100 and the sub control circuit 200 in the present modification will be described with reference to flowcharts shown in FIGS.

(1-1) Operation Order Corresponding Lottery Process First, the contents of the operation order corresponding lottery process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In this operation order-corresponding lottery process, the main control circuit 100 arbitrarily determines the correspondence between the number of sub-bonus games (30, 50, or 100) and the operation order of the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R. This is transmitted to the control circuit 200.

  First, the main control circuit 100 determines whether or not the number-of-games determined role group is determined in the role lottery (step Sm100). Here, the number-of-games determined role group is a role group that triggers the sub-control circuit 200 to determine the number of times of sub-bonus games, and among the various role groups shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. It is a role group determined in advance. When the main control circuit 100 determines that the number-of-games determined role group has not been determined in the role lottery in the determination process in step Sm100 (NO), the operation sequence corresponding lottery process in FIG. To perform other processing.

  On the other hand, when the main control circuit 100 determines that the number-of-games determined role group has been determined in the determination process of step Sm100 (YES), the number of sub-bonus games (30 times, 50 times, and 100 times). ) And the operation sequence of the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R (middle → right → left, middle → left → right and right → left → middle) are determined by lottery (step Sm102). For example, as shown in FIG. 34 (b), the number of sub bonus games to be associated with the operation sequence of the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R, middle → right → left, middle → left → right and right → left → middle In the figure, one of “1” to “6” is determined by lottery.

  Next, the main control circuit 100 transmits the correspondence between the operation order determined by the process of step Sm102 and the number of games to the sub-control circuit 200 (step Sm104), and ends the operation order corresponding lottery process shown in FIG. Then, other processing is performed. Here, the correspondence between the operation order determined by the lottery and the number of games is determined by a command that combines information indicating that and the corresponding value determined by the lottery (any one of “1” to “6”). The data may be transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub control circuit 200.

(1-2) Sub Bonus Count Start Process Next, the sub bonus determined by the sub control circuit 200 based on the correspondence between the stop switch and the number of sub bonus games determined by the operation order corresponding lottery process of FIG. The contents of the sub-bonus counting start process for determining the value of the game number BBG and counting the freeze or the incubation period of the production number 8 based on the determined value of the sub-bonus game number BBG will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. To do.

  First, the main control circuit 100 determines whether or not the rotations of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are all stopped (step Sm110). When the main control circuit 100 determines that all the reels are not yet stopped (NO), the sub bonus counting start process of FIG. 35 is terminated and other processes are performed. On the other hand, when the main control circuit 100 determines that all the reels have stopped (YES), it is determined whether or not the above-described game frequency determined combination group has been determined by the combination lottery (step Sm112). . Then, when the main control circuit 100 determines that the number-of-games determined role group has been determined (YES), next, in this unit game, the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R are changed from middle → right → left, It is determined whether or not the operation has been performed in any order of middle → left → right or right → left → middle (step Sm114).

  If the stop switch 37L, 37C, 37R is not operated in any order of middle → right → left, middle → left → right or right → left → middle (NO) in step Sm114, the main control circuit When 100 is determined, the sub-bonus counting start process of FIG. 35 is immediately terminated and other processes are performed. On the other hand, when the main control circuit 100 determines that the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R are operated in any order of middle → right → left, middle → left → right or right → left → center (YES). Next, the player recognizes which one of the three operation sequences described above is operated, and determines the stop switch operation sequence and the number of sub-bonus games BBG determined by the process of step Sm102 in FIG. The value of the sub bonus game number BBG determined by the sub control circuit 200 is determined based on the correspondence with the value (step Sm116).

  Next, the main control circuit 100 determines whether or not the value of the current freeze lottery state FS stored in the internal RAM is “5” (step Sm118). When the main control circuit 100 determines that the value of the current freeze lottery state FS is not “5” (NO), the value of the sub bonus game number BBG stored in the internal RAM is set in step Sm116. It updates to the value of the BBG determined in (Step Sm120). Then, the state of the number-of-games determination flag stored in the internal RAM is updated to ON (step Sm122), and the sub bonus counting start process in FIG. 35 is terminated. Here, the game number determination flag is a flag indicating whether or not the value of the sub bonus game number BBG determined by the sub control circuit 200 is determined, and is turned on when determined, and is not determined when determined. Turn off. Further, the on / off state of this flag is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 by the same method as the correspondence between the operation order determined in the operation order corresponding lottery process of FIG. .

  When the main control circuit 100 determines that the value of the current freeze lottery state FS is “5” (YES) in the determination process of step Sm118 described above, the latent period IPG stored in the internal RAM is determined. The value is updated to the value of the number of sub bonus games BBG determined in the process of step Sm116 (step Sm124). Then, in order to correspond to the value of the sub bonus game number BBG determined by the sub control circuit 200 next, the state of the game number determination flag stored in the internal RAM is updated to OFF (step Sm126). The sub bonus counting start process in FIG. 35 is terminated.

  If the main control circuit 100 determines that the number of games determined role group has not been determined (NO) in the determination process of step Sm112 described above, it is next determined whether or not the state transition role group has been determined in the role lottery. Judgment is made (step Sm128). Here, the state transition role group is a role group in which the value of the freeze lottery state FS in the main control circuit 100 is set to “5”. For example, in the case of the above-described embodiment, replaying The role groups C to F and I to S and the re-game role groups G and H correspond to the state transition role group (see FIG. 11). If the main control circuit 100 determines that the state transition combination group is determined by the combination lottery in the determination process of step Sm128 (YES), then the stop switch performs the operation sequence for shifting to the freeze lottery state 5. It is determined whether or not an operation has been performed (step Sm130). Here, “the order of operations for shifting to the freeze lottery state 5” is, for example, in the embodiment described above, when the re-game combination groups C to F and I to S are determined, the order is middle → right → left. When the re-game role groups G and H are determined, the order is middle → left → right (see FIG. 11).

  In the determination process of step Sm130, when the main control circuit 100 determines that the stop switch has been operated (YES) in the operation sequence for shifting to the freeze lottery state 5, the freeze lottery state FS stored in the internal RAM. Is updated to “5” and the value of the freeze effect lottery number FLN is updated to “8” (step Sm132). Then, it is determined whether or not the state of the number-of-games determination flag is on (step Sm134). That is, the value of the incubation period IPG is updated to the value of the sub bonus game number BBG stored in the internal RAM, and the state of the game number determination flag is turned off.

  On the other hand, when the main control circuit 100 determines that the state of the number-of-games determination flag is off (NO) in the determination process of step Sm134, the sub-bonus count start process of FIG. 35 is immediately terminated. Then do other processing. In the game in which the main control circuit 100 determines the state transition combination group in the combination lottery in the determination process of step Sm130 described above, the stop switch is not operated in the operation sequence for shifting to the freeze lottery state 5 (NO ), It is determined whether or not the state of the number-of-games determination flag stored in the internal RAM is on (step Sm136). Here, when the main control circuit 100 determines that it is turned on (YES), it proceeds to the process of step Sm126, turns off the state of the number-of-games determination flag, and performs the sub-bonus count start process of FIG. finish.

  That is, when the state transition combination group is determined in the role lottery, the fact that the stop switch has not been operated in the operation sequence for shifting to the freeze lottery state 5 (freeze effect number 8) means that in the sub-control circuit 200, Since the sub-bonus game has not yet been started, there is a high possibility that the player has not been notified of the operation sequence for shifting to the freeze lottery state 5. Therefore, if the main control circuit 100 determines that the game number determination flag is turned on at this time (Sm136, YES), the state of the game number determination flag is turned on by chance. Since the possibility is high, the game number determination flag is turned off.

(1-3) Subbonus Determination Processing Next, with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 36, the sub-control circuit 200 determines whether or not to start a subbonus, determines the number of subbonus games to be started, and the like. The contents of the sub bonus determination process performed at this time will be described.

  First, the sub-control circuit 200 determines whether or not various lottery results such as a result of lottery drawing and a result of freezing effect lottery have been received from the main control circuit 100 (step Ss100). When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that various lottery results have not yet been received (NO), the sub-bonus determination process shown in FIG. In contrast, when the sub-control circuit 200 determines that various lottery results have been received from the main control circuit 100 (YES), the state of the SBB winning flag or BB winning flag stored in the internal RAM next time It is determined whether or not is turned on (step Ss102). When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that both the SBB winning flag and the BB winning flag are off (NO), the effect lottery is performed based on the effect lottery table shown in FIG. Step Ss104).

  Next, the sub-control circuit 200 determines whether or not the value of the current presentation state SS stored in the internal RAM is “4” or less (step Ss106). When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the value of the current effect state SS is “4” or less (YES), whether or not “super sub bonus” is won as a result of the effect lottery in step Ss104. Is determined (step Ss108). If the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the “super sub bonus” has not been won (NO), the sub bonus determination process of FIG. 36 is immediately terminated and other processes are performed. On the other hand, when the sub control circuit 200 determines that “super sub bonus” has been won (YES), the state of the SBB winning flag described above is turned on (step Ss110).

  On the other hand, when the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the value of the current effect state SS is “5” or more (NO) in the determination process of step Ss106 described above, the current effect state SS is next. It is determined whether or not the value of “5” is “5” (step Ss112). When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the value of the current effect state SS is “5” (YES), it is determined whether or not “sub bonus” has been won as a result of the effect lottery in step Ss104. (Step Ss114). When the sub control circuit 200 determines that “sub bonus” has been won (YES), the state of the above-mentioned BB winning flag is turned on (step Ss116).

  When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the value of the current presentation state SS is not “5” (NO) in the determination process in step Ss112 described above, or in the determination process in step Ss114, “subbonus If it is determined that the item has not been won (NO), the sub-bonus determination process of FIG. 36 is immediately terminated and other processes are performed.

  When the processing of step Ss110 or Ss116 described above is completed, the sub control circuit 200 next determines the value of the sub bonus game number BBG by a game number lottery. This number-of-games lottery is a lottery in which any one of 30, 50, and 100 values is selected. However, when the super sub bonus is won, it may be easier to select a larger value than when the sub bonus is won. Further, when the super sub bonus is won, a value of 100 may be selected. When the value of the sub bonus game number BBG is determined by the process of step Ss118, the sub control circuit 200 next determines whether or not the above-mentioned game number determined role group has been determined in the role lottery performed in the main control circuit 100. Judgment is made (step Ss120). When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the state of the SBB winning flag or the BB winning flag is already on (YES) in the determination processing in step Ss102 described above, the determination processing in step Ss120 described above immediately. Migrate to

  When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the number-of-games determining role group has been determined in the determination process of step Ss120 (YES), the state of the number-of-games determination flag transmitted from the main control circuit 100 is off next. It is determined whether or not (step Ss122). When the sub control circuit 200 determines that the state of the game number determination flag is off (YES), the stop switch operation sequence transmitted from the main control circuit 100 by the process of step Sm104 in FIG. Based on the correspondence with the number of sub-bonus games, the operation order corresponding to the number of sub-bonus games determined in step Ss118 is notified to the game (step Ss124). Then, the sub bonus determination process of FIG. 36 is terminated and other processes are performed. If the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the state of the game number determination flag is on (NO) in the determination process in step Ss122 described above, the sub-bonus determination process in FIG. 36 is terminated as it is. , Do other processing.

  In the determination process of step Ss120 described above, when the sub control circuit 200 determines that the above-mentioned number-of-games determining role group has not been determined in the combination lottery performed in the main control circuit 100 (NO), Then, it is determined whether or not the aforementioned state transition combination group has been determined by the combination lottery performed in the main control circuit 100 (step Ss126). If the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the state transition combination group has been determined by the combination lottery (YES), whether or not the value of the freeze lottery state FS in the main control circuit 100 is “5”. Is determined (step Ss128). When the sub control circuit 200 determines that the value of the freeze lottery state FS is not “5” (NO), a stop switch that shifts to the freeze lottery state 5 when the state transition combination group is determined. Is notified to the player (step Ss130). Then, the sub bonus determination process of FIG. 36 is terminated and other processes are performed.

  When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the state transition combination group has not been determined (NO) in the determination process of step Ss126 described above, or the value of the freeze lottery state FS is determined in the determination process of step Ss128. If it is determined that the answer is “5” (YES), the sub bonus determination process of FIG. 36 is immediately terminated and other processes are performed.

(1-4) Sub Bonus Start Processing Next, referring to the flowchart shown in FIG. 37, after the “super sub bonus” or “sub bonus” is won in the effect lottery in the sub control circuit 200, the winning “super” The contents of the sub-bonus start process performed to start the “sub-bonus” or “sub-bonus” game will be described.

  First, the sub control circuit 200 determines whether or not each reel stop acceptance command (see FIG. 14) for the left reel 40L, the middle reel 40C, or the right reel 40R has been received from the main control circuit 100 (step Ss140). When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the reel stop acceptance command has been received (YES), the received reel stop acceptance command is any of the left reel 40L, the middle reel 40C, or the right reel 40R, and the start The number of the reel stop acceptance command received after the switch 36 is operated is stored in the internal RAM (step Ss142). Then, the sub-bonus start process shown in FIG. 37 is terminated and other processes are performed.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the reel stop acceptance command has not been received from the main control circuit 100 (NO) in the determination process of step Ss140, the operation symbol display command is next received from the main control circuit 100. It is determined whether or not it has been received (step Ss144). When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that an operation symbol display command has been received (YES), is the state of either the SBB winning flag or the BB winning flag stored in the internal RAM next turned on? It is determined whether or not (step Ss146). When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the state of either the SBB winning flag or the BB winning flag is on (YES), the number of games is determined by the role lottery in the main control circuit 100 next. It is determined whether or not a role group has been determined (step Ss148).

  When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the number-of-games determined role group has been determined (YES) in the determination process in step Ss148, the type of reel stop acceptance command stored in the process in step Ss142 (left reel, middle reel or The operation order of the stop switches actually operated by the player is determined based on the right reel) and the order in which each reel stop acceptance command is received, and matches the operation order notified by the process of step Ss124 in FIG. Is determined (step Ss150). When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the actual operation order matches the notified operation order (YES), the value of the freeze lottery state FS in the main control circuit 100 is “5” next. It is determined whether or not there is (step Ss152).

  When the sub control circuit 200 determines that the value of the freeze lottery state FS in the main control circuit 100 is “5” in the determination process of step Ss152, the SBB winning flag stored in the internal RAM is determined. Alternatively, the state of the flag that is turned on among the states of the BB winning flag is turned off (step Ss154). Next, the sub-control circuit 200 updates the value of the current presentation state SS stored in the internal RAM to “7” (step Ss156), and then ends the sub-bonus start process of FIG. I do. When the sub control circuit 200 determines that the actual operation order does not match the notified operation order (NO) in the determination process in step Ss150, or in the determination process in step Ss152, the main control. When it is determined that the value of the freeze lottery state FS in the circuit 100 is not “5” (NO), the sub-bonus start process of FIG. 37 is immediately terminated and other processes are performed.

  Next, in the determination process of step Ss148 described above, when the sub control circuit 200 determines that the number-of-games determined role group has not been determined in the role lottery in the main control circuit 100 (NO), the role lottery is then performed. In step Ss158, it is determined whether or not a state transition combination group has been determined. When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the state transition combination group has been determined in the role lottery (YES), the sub-control circuit 200 next stores the type of reel stop acceptance command stored by the process of step Ss142, Based on the order in which the commands are received, it is determined whether or not the player has operated the stop switch in the operation sequence for shifting to the freeze lottery state 5 in the current game (step Ss160).

  When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the stop switch has been operated in the order of operation for shifting to the freeze lottery state 5 in the determination process in step Ss160, the game received from the main control circuit 100 next time. It is determined whether or not the state number flag is on (step Ss162). Here, when the sub control circuit 200 determines that the state of the game number determination flag is on (YES), the processing after step Ss154 described above is performed. That is, of the SBB winning flag or the BB winning flag stored in the internal RAM, the state of the flag that is on is turned off, and the value of the current presentation state SS is updated to “7”.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the state of the number-of-games determination flag is off (NO) in the determination process of step Ss162, the sub-bonus start process of FIG. To do other processing. Further, when the sub-control circuit 200 determines in the determination process of step Ss158 that the state transition combination group has not been determined in the combination lottery (NO), or in the determination process of step Ss160, freeze in the main control circuit 100. Even when it is determined that the value of the lottery state FS is not “5” (NO), the sub bonus start process of FIG. 37 is immediately terminated and other processes are performed.

  In the modification described above, the start timing of the sub bonus and the start timing of the latent period of the freeze lottery number 8 are set as when a predetermined start condition is satisfied (when the main control circuit 100 shifts to the freeze lottery state 5). However, the value is not limited to the freeze lottery state in the main control circuit 100, and the value of the sub bonus game number BBG is set based on the operation sequence of the stop switch in the game in which the game number determining role group is determined in the main control circuit 100. When updated, for example, from the next game, the sub-bonus and the latent period of the freeze lottery number 8 may be started together.

  In the above-described modification, the correspondence between the operation order and the number of sub bonus games (30, 50, 100) is determined by the main control circuit 100, and the sub control circuit 200 performs an operation corresponding to the determined number of sub bonus games BBG. Although the order is notified, the correspondence between the operation order and the number of sub bonus games may be fixed and stored in advance in the main control circuit 100 and the sub control circuit 200, respectively. When configured in this way, it is not necessary to perform the operation order-corresponding lottery process shown in FIG. 34, and the main control circuit 100 previously stores the operation order in the game in which the game number determinant role group is determined. By comparing the correspondence between the operation order and the number of games, the value of the sub bonus game number BBG determined by the sub control circuit 200 can be determined.

(2) Execution cancellation / resumption processing of freeze effect In the above-described embodiment, even if the freeze effect during the incubation period is canceled due to the establishment of the effect cancellation condition (see FIG. 9), the freeze effect is not canceled immediately. The count of the incubation period is continued as it is, and the freeze effect is executed or canceled according to the on / off state of the effect execution flag in the last game of the incubation period.

  In this modification, even if a freeze effect having a certain incubation period is canceled during the course, if it is decided to continue counting the latent period and then execute again, the effect performed during that incubation period is By switching to the effect performed during the incubation period of the freeze effect, the player will not feel uncomfortable.

  Hereinafter, with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIG. 38 and FIG. 39, the freeze effect start process executed in the main control circuit 100 and the sub-control circuit in order to realize the freeze effect execution cancellation / restart process in the present modification example The contents of the freeze effect notification process executed at 200 will be described.

(2-1) Freeze Effect Start Processing When the main control circuit 100 starts the freeze effect start processing shown in FIG. 38 in response to the operation of the start switch 36, first, the six stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R An operation order lottery for selecting one of the pressing orders is performed (step Sm150). In other words, because there are three stop switches, left, middle, and right, the order of operation is left → middle → right, left → right → middle, middle → left → right, middle → right → left, right → left There are six types of → middle and right → middle → left, and one of these operation orders is selected by lottery based on random numbers. The selected operation order is hereinafter referred to as “production cancellation operation order”. When a freeze effect canceling role (described later) is won in the role lottery, operating the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R in the effect canceling operation sequence cancels the freeze effect during the latent period.

  Furthermore, in step Sm150, for each of the six operation sequences described above, any one of g1 times, g2 times, or g3 times is used as the above-described freeze production incubation period (specified by the number of games). The number of times is associated. Here, the values of g1, g2, and g3 are positive integers, and the magnitude relationship between the values is g1 <g2 <g3. In this modification, it is assumed that g1 = 30, g2 = 50, and g3 = 100, for example. Further, the main control circuit 100 transmits information indicating the above-described effect cancellation operation order and the latent periods associated with the six operation orders to the sub-control circuit 200.

  Next, the main control circuit 100 determines whether or not any stop switch has been operated by the player (step Sm152), and the determination process of step Sm152 until it is determined that the stop switch has been operated (YES). Repeatedly. When the main control circuit 100 determines that any one of the stop switches has been operated in the determination process of step Sm152, the type of the operated stop switch (left, middle or right) and all the reels started to rotate. The order of later operations is stored (step Sm154). It should be noted that the reel stop control executed by operating the stop switch and the various processes accompanying it are not described because they are the same as the main routine shown in FIG. Then, the main control circuit 100 determines whether or not the rotation of all reels has stopped (step Sm156), and when determining that there is still a rotating reel (NO), the main control circuit 100 returns to the process of step Sm154.

  On the other hand, when the main control circuit 100 determines that all the reels are stopped (YES), as in the process of step S68 in FIG. It is determined whether or not any winning combination has been won (step Sm158). Next, the main control circuit 100 determines whether or not an unquestioned push order is won in the role lottery in this game (step Sm160). Here, the push order unrecognized role is a combination of symbols corresponding to so-called missing symbols (for example, in the symbol arrangement shown in FIG. 2, “replay” symbol and “bell” symbol in each reel). In addition, even if the stop switch is operated in any operation order, the pull-in control for stopping the symbols constituting the corresponding symbol combination on the winning line L is performed.

  When the main control circuit 100 determines that the unquestionable combination of pushing order is won in the combination lottery in the determination process of step Sm160 (YES), the state of the latent period counting flag stored in the internal RAM next time Is determined to be off (step Sm162). Here, the latent period counting flag is a flag indicating whether or not the latent period of the freeze effect currently scheduled to be executed is being counted, and when it is on, it indicates that the latent period is being counted. When it is OFF, it indicates that the incubation period is not being counted, that is, the execution of the freeze effect is not scheduled. In addition, the main control circuit 100 shall transmit the information which shows the ON / OFF state of this latent period count flag to the sub-control circuit 200 with the result of the operation order lottery mentioned above, for example.

  When the main control circuit 100 determines that the state of the latent period count flag is OFF (YES) in the determination process of step Sm162, the value of the latent period MG stored in the internal RAM is set in step Sm150. The latency period MG associated with the operation order determined by the operation order lottery is updated (step Sm164). Further, the main control circuit 100 updates the state of the latent period counting flag stored in the internal RAM to ON (step Sm166), and then ends the freeze effect start process shown in FIG. 38 and performs other processes. . Thereby, it can be said that the role lottery in this modification also serves as a lottery for determining whether or not to execute the freeze effect.

  Next, in the determination process of step Sm160, when the main control circuit 100 determines that the unquestionable role in push order was not won in the role lottery (NO), next, it was won as a freeze effect canceling role in the role lottery. Whether or not (step Sm168). Here, the freeze effect canceling combination is a predetermined role as a part of the effect canceling condition of the freeze effect in which the incubation period is started by the processes of steps Sm164 and Sm166. Here, the effect canceling condition of the freeze effect in this modification is that the stop switch is operated in the effect canceling operation order selected by the operation order lottery in step Sm150 in the game when the freeze effect canceling character is won in the role lottery. It shall be established when

  If the main control circuit 100 determines that the freezing effect canceling role is won in the role lottery in the determination process of step Sm168 (YES), then in the current game, the above-mentioned effect canceling It is determined whether or not the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R are operated in the operation order (step Sm170). When the main control circuit 100 determines that the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R are operated in the effect cancellation operation sequence (YES), the value of the incubation period MG stored in the internal RAM is set to “0”. (Step Sm172), and further, the state of the latent period count flag is turned off (step Sm174), and then the freeze effect start process shown in FIG. 38 is ended.

  If the main control circuit 100 determines that the state of the latent period count flag is ON (NO) in the determination process in step Sm162 described above, or the freeze effect canceller is elected in the determination process in step Sm168. If the main control circuit 100 determines that there is no (NO), or if the main control circuit 100 determines that the stop switch has not been operated in the order cancellation operation sequence (NO) in the determination process of step Sm170, “1” is subtracted from the value of the latent period MG stored in the internal RAM (step Sm176).

  Next, the main control circuit 100 determines whether or not the value of the incubation period MG has become “0” (step Sm178), and determines that the value of the incubation period MG has not become “0” (NO). Ends the freeze effect start processing shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the main control circuit 100 determines that the value of the incubation period MG becomes “0” (YES) in the determination process in step Sm178, it is executed because the unquestionable player in the pressing order is won. The resulting freeze effect is started (step Sm180), and the freeze effect start process shown in FIG. 38 is terminated.

(2-2) Freeze Effect Informing Process Next, with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 39, the freeze control start process shown in FIG. 38 executed in the main control circuit 100 is executed in the sub control circuit 200. The freeze effect notification process will be described. Here, as a premise for executing the freeze effect notification process of FIG. 39, the sub-control circuit 200 is determined by the lottery result from the main control circuit 100, the value of the freeze lottery state FS, and the operation order lottery in step Sm150 of FIG. It is assumed that information such as the correspondence between the produced order cancellation operation order and the incubation periods g1, g2, g3 and the six operation orders has already been received. Further, it is assumed that at least the effect state start process shown in FIGS. 24 and 25 is performed before the freeze effect notification process is started.

(A) Processing Before Transitioning to the Sub Bonus Game First, the sub control circuit 200 determines whether or not the sub bonus game is currently started (step Ss200). When the sub control circuit 200 determines that the sub bonus game has not yet started (NO), it is next determined whether or not the sub bonus winning flag stored in the internal RAM is off. Judgment is made (step Ss202). Here, the sub bonus winning flag is a flag unique to this modification, and is a flag that is turned on when the sub bonus or the super sub bonus is won in the effect lottery in step S502 of FIG.

  If the sub control circuit 200 determines that the sub bonus winning flag is off (YES) in the determination process of step Ss202, then, in the effect lottery of step S502 of FIG. 24, the sub bonus or super sub It is determined whether or not the bonus is won (step Ss204). When the sub control circuit 200 determines that the sub bonus or the super sub bonus has not been won (NO), the freeze effect informing process shown in FIG. 39 is immediately terminated and other processes are performed. On the other hand, when the sub control circuit 200 determines that the sub bonus or the super sub bonus has been won (YES), the state of the sub bonus winning flag described above is updated to ON (step Ss206), and then the main control is performed. It is determined whether or not the above-mentioned push order unquestioned winning combination is won in the winning lottery performed in the circuit 100 (step Ss208). In this modification, when the sub bonus or the super sub bonus is won in the above-described effect lottery, the number of games of each bonus is also determined as any one of 30, 50, and 100. Shall be.

  In the determination process of step Ss208, when the sub control circuit 200 determines that the unquestionable combination in the pressing order is not won in the combination lottery (NO), the freeze effect notification process shown in FIG. I do. On the other hand, when the sub control circuit 200 determines that the unquestionable push order is won (YES), the six operation orders determined by the operation order lottery in step Sm150 of FIG. 38 and the incubation periods g1, g2, and so on are determined. With reference to the correspondence with g3, the player is notified of any one operation order corresponding to the determined number of bonus games (step Ss210). Next, the sub-control circuit 200 determines whether or not the operation order notified by the process of step Ss210 matches the operation order of the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R actually operated by the player (step Ss212). ).

  In the determination process of step Ss212, when the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the notified operation order matches the operation order actually operated by the player (YES), it is stored in the internal RAM. The value of the sub bonus game number SG is updated to the value of the sub bonus game number determined together with the winning of the sub bonus (step Ss214). It should be noted that the sub bonus game is started by performing the process of step Ss214. Information indicating that the sub bonus game has started is stored in the internal RAM (step Ss216), and the freeze effect notification process shown in FIG. 39 is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the notified operation order does not match the operation order actually operated by the player (NO) in the determination process of step Ss212, the internal RAM stores After the stored latent period effect cancellation flag is turned on (step Ss218), the freeze effect notification process shown in FIG. 39 is terminated and other processes are performed. Here, the latent period effect cancellation flag is an effect (hereinafter referred to as “sub bonus effect”) that is executed after the sub bonus game is started by the process of step Ss214 until the freeze effect is performed through the latent period. .) Is a flag indicating whether or not it is in a state of canceling, and is a state in which the sub bonus effect is canceled when it is on, and a state in which the sub bonus effect is continued when it is off.

  When the sub control circuit 200 determines that the state of the sub bonus winning flag stored in the RAM of the sub control circuit 200 is OFF (NO) in the determination process of step Ss202 described above, It is determined whether or not the above-described incubation period effect cancellation flag is on (step Ss220). When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the state of the latent period effect cancellation flag is off (NO), the process proceeds to step Ss208 described above to determine whether or not the unquestionable combination in the pressing order has been won. Accordingly, the operation order corresponding to the determined number of sub-bonus games is notified.

  On the other hand, when the sub-bonus winning flag is turned on (YES) in the determination process of step Ss220, the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the above-described role lottery in the main control circuit 100 has been described above. It is determined whether or not the freeze effect canceller is won (step Ss222). When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the freeze effect canceling role has been won (YES), the player is notified of the effect canceling operation order determined by the operation order lottery in step Sm150 of FIG. 38 (step Ss224). . Then, the sub-control circuit 200 determines whether or not the notified order cancellation operation order matches the operation order of the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R actually operated by the player (step Ss226). When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the operation order of both coincides (YES), the state of the latent period effect cancellation flag stored in the internal RAM is updated to OFF (step Ss228), and then FIG. The freeze effect notification process shown in FIG.

  When the sub-control circuit 200 determines in the determination process of step Ss222 that the freeze effect cancellation is not won in the role lottery (NO) or in the determination process of step Ss226, the notification cancellation operation order notified. When it is determined that the actual operation order does not match (NO), the freeze effect notification process shown in FIG. 39 is immediately terminated and other processes are performed.

(B) Processing during sub-bonus game When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the sub-bonus game has been started (YES) in the determination processing of step Ss200 described above, the incubation period received from the main control circuit 100 It is determined whether or not the count flag is off (step Ss230). When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the state of the incubation period count flag is off (YES), then, in the role lottery performed in the main control circuit 100, the above-mentioned push order unrecognized role is won. It is determined whether or not it has been done (step Ss232). If the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the unquestionable push order has been won (YES), then whether or not the current value of the sub bonus game number SG and the value of the incubation period g1 match. Is determined (step Ss234).

  When the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the value of the sub bonus game number SG matches the value of the incubation period g1 in the determination process of step Ss234 (YES), the incubation period g1 received from the main control circuit 100 The player is notified of the operation order corresponding to (step Ss236). On the other hand, when the sub control circuit 200 determines that the value of the sub bonus game number SG and the value of the incubation period g1 do not match (NO) in the determination process of step Ss234, the current sub It is determined whether or not the value of the bonus game number SG matches the value of the incubation period g2 (step Ss238). When the sub control circuit 200 determines that the value of the sub bonus game number SG matches the value of the incubation period g2 (YES), the operation order corresponding to the incubation period g2 received from the main control circuit 100 is determined. Is notified to the player (step Ss240).

  Next, when the sub-control circuit 200 notifies the operation order by the process of step Ss236 or Ss240, when the determination process of step Ss230 determines that the state of the latent period count flag is on (NO), When it is determined in the determination process of Ss232 that the unquestionable push combination is not won (NO), or in the determination process of step Ss238, the current value of the sub bonus game number SG and the value of the incubation period g2 are If it is determined that they do not match (NO), “1” is subtracted from the current value of the number of sub bonus games SG (step Ss242). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the sub bonus game number SG has become “0” (step Ss244), and when the value of the sub bonus game number SG has become “0” (YES), the sub control circuit 200 determines. If determined, the sub bonus end effect similar to the freeze effect of the freeze effect number 8 is started (step Ss246). When the process of step Ss246 is completed, or when the sub control circuit 200 determines that the value of the sub bonus game number SG is not “0” (NO) in the determination process of step Ss244, FIG. The freeze effect notification process shown in FIG.

  As described above, in this modification, for example, when a freeze effect canceling role is won in the role lottery during the sub bonus, the player operates the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R in the effect canceling operation order, and the schedule Even if the freeze effect that has been canceled is canceled (FIG. 38, steps Sm170 to Sm174), the freeze effect can be executed again if the predetermined condition is satisfied (FIG. 39, steps Ss230 to Ss246 and FIG. 38). , Steps Sm160 to Sm166).

(3) Introductory continuous effect process In the introductory continuous effect process shown in FIG. 31, when freeze effect number 5 is won in the freeze effect lottery in main control circuit 100, the value of incubation period IPG is set (FIG. 16, step S148). ) The counting of the incubation period is started (FIG. 20, step S316). On the other hand, in the sub-control circuit 200, when freeze effect number 5 is won in the main control circuit 100, if the effect state is not 2, the effect is canceled and the freeze effect is performed. I am trying not to. By performing such processing, control is performed so that the start of the latent period of freeze effect number 5 in the main control circuit 100 coincides with the start of the continuous effect in the sub control circuit 200 (FIG. 31, step S834). Yes.

  On the other hand, in the modification described below, even if the effect according to the predetermined scenario and the latent period of the freeze effect are not synchronized, the end of the effect performed during the latent period, and the latent Control is performed so that there is no hesitation with the timing of the freeze effect that starts after the period has elapsed. Here, the above-mentioned scenario defines the presence / absence of the effects to be executed in each game over the predetermined number of games and the contents of the effects. Here, the effect specified in the scenario may be an effect that is completed in one game (for example, an effect that suggests a result of a role lottery in the game. Hereinafter, referred to as a “single effect”) or a plurality of effects. It may be a continuous effect that provides a series of effects over the game.

  Further, for example, if there is a scenario of 20 games in length, the same one-shot effect is continuously performed from the first game to the fifth game, the sixth and seventh games are designated as no effect, and the eighth game is started. A scenario in which a single effect and a continuous effect are combined, such as a series of continuous effects up to the 20th game, may be used. The sub-control circuit 200 in the present modification stores in advance a plurality of scenarios having different lengths and different effects to be executed, and when a predetermined effect lottery condition is satisfied (for example, a specific role When a group is determined), a lottery for selecting a scenario is performed, and an effect based on the selected scenario is performed.

  Hereinafter, the content of the process related to the continuous introduction effect in the present modification will be described with reference to the state transition diagram of FIG. First, in the freeze effect lottery in the main control circuit 100, when freeze effect number 5 is won (A), if an effect according to one of the scenarios is performed, first, the effect according to that scenario is continued. Perform (B). Here, it is assumed that the value of the incubation period of the freeze effect number 5 counted by the main control circuit 100 and the value of the introduction continuous effect period BMG counted by the sub control circuit 200 are the same. Then, when the value of the introductory effect continuation period BMG is “5” or more, when the effect according to the scenario being executed is finished, the sub-control circuit 200 selects any one of a plurality of precursor scenarios stored in advance. Until the value of the introductory effect continuation period BMG becomes “5”, the effect according to the selected precursor scenario is performed (C).

  Here, in the same way as the scenario described above, the precursor scenario defines the presence / absence of the effects to be executed in each game over the predetermined number of games and the contents of the effects, but the length of the scenario is from 1 game to 15 games. A plurality of types set within the range are stored. In addition, the content of the effect specified in the precursor scenario is specified to increase the player's expectation regarding the occurrence of the pseudo game. Furthermore, in the present modification, the effect according to the precursor scenario is performed until the value of the introduction continuous effect period BMG becomes “5”. Therefore, when the sub control circuit 200 selects the precursor scenario, One of the precursor scenarios having a length of a value obtained by subtracting “5” from the value of the period BMG is selected.

  In the state (C), when an effect in accordance with the precursor scenario is executed in a game in which the value of the introductory continuous effect period BMG is “5”, a transition is made to a period in which no effect is performed (an area without an effect) (D ). This no-effect section is a period of five games until the value of the introductory continuous effect period BMG changes from “4” to “0”. Then, when the value of the introduced continuous performance period BMG becomes “0” without performing an effect, the main control circuit 100 executes a pseudo game effect in which the symbol combination to be stopped and displayed is “bar-bar-bar”. (E).

  On the other hand, in the state (B), when the value of the introductory effect continuation period BMG is not less than “0” and not more than “4”, when the effect according to the scenario being executed is finished, the state immediately shifts to the no-effect zone ( F). However, the length of the section without effect differs from the section without effect in the state (D), and changes according to the value of the introduced continuous effect period BMG when the effect according to the scenario is finished. That is, if the value of BMG when the effect according to the scenario is finished is g (g is an integer of 0 ≦ g <5), the number of games in the non-effect section in the state (F) is g + 1. Then, when the value of the introduced continuous performance period BMG becomes “0” without performing an effect, the main control circuit 100 executes a pseudo game effect in which the symbol combination to be stopped and displayed is “bar-bar-bar”. (E).

  In the state (B), even if the value of the introductory effect continuation period BMG becomes “0”, if the scenario currently being executed does not end, the scenario is forcibly ended (G). Thereby, the pseudo game effect in which the symbol combination to be stopped and displayed is “bar-bar-bar” is executed in a state where the scenario is completed (E). That is, in this modification, when the scenario being executed does not end even when the section without effect is executed, priority is given to the execution of the scenario until immediately before the pseudo game effect is started. In the state (A), when the effect according to the scenario is not performed when the freeze effect number 5 is won, the state shifts to the state (C) and is selected from the precursor scenarios having the length of 15 games. Select either one and perform the performance according to the selected precursor scenario.

(4) Counting the number of times of ART games When counting the number of games played during ART, generally, when a single game is completed, a pseudo game effect was performed in the middle of one game. In this case, the pseudo game effect is not counted as one game. However, for example, when the number of games played during ART is displayed on the display device 70, it is displayed when a pseudo game effect that makes the player feel as if the original game is being performed is displayed. If the number of games played does not change, the player is informed that it was a pseudo game effect, and the interest of the game is reduced.

  Therefore, when counting the number of games during ART, in order to count the pseudo game effect as one game, for example, during the pseudo game effect, various bet switches 34, 35, start switch 36 or stop switch 37L, Based on the operation of 37C and 37R, the pseudo game effect may be counted as the number of games during ART. Further, in the above-described embodiment, if the operation for various bet switches 34 and 35, the start switch 36 or the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R is not performed for a predetermined time (for example, 20 seconds) during the pseudo game effect, The game effect is forcibly ended (that is, the pseudo game effect is ended due to time-up).

  In such a slot machine, for example, when the number of pseudo game effects to be executed in advance is determined and then the pseudo game effects are started, even if the pseudo game effects are forcibly terminated due to time-up, The scheduled number of simulated game effects may be collectively included in the number of games during ART. However, for example, when giving a player some kind of privilege by the symbol combination displayed in the pseudo game effect, when the pseudo game effect is ended due to time up, the scheduled number of the pseudo game effect is the number of games in the ART. You may not make it account.

(5) Generation control of ART based on the number of games In the embodiment described above, in order to shift the effect state in the sub control circuit 200 from the normal effect state (SS = 1) to the ART state (SS = 5), continuous introduction Through the effect state (SS = 2) and the mission effect state (SS = 3), the mission end effect state (SS = 4) is reached, three games are played, and the ART state is entered when the ARTstock number ATST is “1” or more. There was a transition (arrow a → arrow i → arrow c → arrow o in FIG. Further, in the normal effect state, the introduced continuous effect state, and the mission effect state, the “art state transition” is won in the effect lottery in step S502 of the effect state start process shown in FIG. When the number ATST is “1” or more, the state immediately shifts to the ART state (arrow mark in FIG. 13).

  In this modification, in addition to the above-described route, conditions for shifting from the normal performance state to the ART state are shown. For example, if a predetermined winning combination is won during the predetermined number of games after the ART state is finished and the state is shifted to the normal performance state, the value of the incubation period IPG is set in the main control circuit 100 and freezes. It becomes the latent state of the production. Then, when the value of the incubation period IPG becomes “0” without shifting to the ART state, the main control circuit 100 executes a pseudo game effect and on the winning line L according to the operation of the stop switch by the player. The symbol combination “white 7-red 7-white 7” is displayed. In this pseudo game effect, the symbol combination “white 7-red 7-white 7” is displayed on the winning line L, so that the sub-control circuit 200 forcibly changes from the current effect state to the ART state. Transition.

  Here, in this modification, the value of the incubation period IPG set in the main control circuit 100 includes the type of the combination (or combination) determined in the combination lottery and the stop switch performed by the player at that time. It is determined according to the operation order of 37L, 37C, 37R. Here, FIG. 41 shows a table showing the correspondence between the operation order and the value of the incubation period IPG. This table is a table that is referred to when, for example, a winning lottery in the main control circuit 100 is won, and is stored in each RAM of the main control circuit 100 and the sub-control circuit 200. . Here, the push order unrecognized role means that even if the player operates the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R in an arbitrary operation order and at an arbitrary operation timing, the corresponding symbol combination is always on the winning line L. A role that is stopped and displayed.

  In the table of FIG. 41, there are ceiling modes 1 to 6, and in each ceiling mode, there are six operation sequences of the stop switches 37L, 37C and 37R (left middle right, left and right middle, middle left and right, middle right left and right left middle , Right middle left), the value of the incubation period IPG is determined for five operation orders. In addition, for the remaining one operation sequence, the value of the incubation period IPG is not determined, and when the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R are operated in this operation sequence, no freeze effect is generated. For example, in the ceiling mode 1, when the stop switch 37L, 37C, 37R is operated in the order of left → middle → right when the unquestionable role is selected, the freeze effect is not executed, so the state is forcibly set to the ART state. There is no transition to. The table in FIG. 41 is associated with the unordered push order, but a plurality of tables having contents different from those in FIG. 41 may be provided and associated with different combinations.

  In this way, the player stays at present based on the operation order performed when the unquestionable role in the push order was won in the role lottery and the number of games played from the game where the unquestionable role in the push order was won to the present. It is possible to infer the ceiling mode that is being played and the number of remaining games until the freeze effect occurs. For example, in a game in which the unquestionable player in the pressing order is won and the player operates the stop switch in the order of right → left → middle, and a freeze effect occurs in the 40th game, the table shown in FIG. It is found that the ceiling mode is 6. For this reason, since it can be presumed that the player is playing the game in an advantageous state, the willingness to play the game can be increased. In addition, if a freeze effect is performed when 500 games are played from a game in which the unquestionable role is selected in the role lottery, the player performs an operation in the game in which the unquestionable role is elected in the role lottery. If the order is stored, it can be determined which ceiling mode the user is currently in. Furthermore, when the unquestionable role is selected in the role lottery, if the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R are operated in the order of left → middle → right, the freeze effect is not executed even if 70 games are played. It can be inferred that the freeze effect will not be executed unless the game is performed 430 times or more.

As a method for determining the value of the latent period IPG based on the table shown in FIG. 41, there are a case where the main control circuit 100 determines the main and a case where the sub control circuit 200 determines the main. Hereinafter, each case will be described.
(A) In the case where the main control circuit 100 mainly determines the incubation period In this case, it is assumed that the main control circuit 100 performs control related to the start and end of the ART state, unlike the embodiment described above. That is, when the main control circuit 100 recognizes the end of the ART state, a new ceiling mode is determined, and information indicating the determined ceiling mode is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200. Here, as a method of determining a new ceiling mode, for example, it is conceivable to determine the ceiling mode of the transfer destination by lottery. At this time, for each ceiling mode, the ceiling mode that can be shifted and the transition probability to each ceiling mode that can be transitioned are determined in advance, and a lottery based on the transition probability in the current ceiling mode is performed, and the transition destination The ceiling mode may be determined.

  Then, if the unquestioned combination is selected in the combination lottery during the predetermined number of games after the end of the ART state, the main control circuit 100 switches to the newly determined ceiling mode in the table shown in FIG. One of the corresponding incubation period IPG values is selected, and information on the operation order corresponding to the incubation period IPG value is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200. Here, when the main control circuit 100 selects a value of one latency period IPG from the table shown in FIG. 41, the addition / subtraction value ± α is determined by lottery, and the value of the selected latency period IPG is determined. The added / subtracted value ± α may be increased or decreased. Here, the value of α may be an integer from 1 to 30, for example. By performing such processing, the incubation period until the freeze effect is executed can be set more finely. In this case, it goes without saying that the main control circuit 100 also transmits the determined addition / subtraction value ± α to the sub control circuit 200.

  When receiving the information regarding the operation order, the sub control circuit 200 recognizes the value of the latent period IPG determined by the main control circuit 100 based on the new ceiling mode received earlier and the operation order. The sub-control circuit 200 notifies the player of the received operation order. Then, the main control circuit 100 determines the operation order corresponding to the value of the incubation period IPG determined by the main control circuit 100 and the operation order actually performed by the player in the game in which the unquestionable order is won in the role lottery. Compare. At this time, if the operation order of both does not match, as a penalty, the value of the determined incubation period IPG is changed to a larger value, and the value of the changed incubation period IPG is sent to the sub-control circuit 200. Send.

  When the main control circuit 100 and the sub control circuit 200 respectively count the latent period and recognize the end of the latent period, the main control circuit 100 selects the symbol combination “red 7-white 7-red 7”. The pseudo control effect to be displayed is executed, and the sub-control circuit 200 displays the ART combination based on the fact that the symbol combination “red 7-white 7-red 7” is displayed in the pseudo game effect performed at this time. Determine the start.

(B) When the sub-control circuit 200 determines the latent period in this case In this case, unlike the case where the main control circuit 100 determines the latent period as described above, the control related to the start and end of the ART state is also controlled by the sub-control. Assume that circuit 200 is doing. However, it is assumed that the main control circuit 100 performs control related to the transition of the ceiling mode shown in FIG. The result is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200.

  First, when the sub control circuit 200 recognizes the end of the ART state, counting of the game period (predetermined number of games) for setting the incubation period based on the table of FIG. 41 is started. Then, the sub-control circuit 200 has five types corresponding to the ceiling mode received from the main control circuit 100 based on the table of FIG. The player selects one of the incubation periods (notifying the player of the operation order corresponding to the incubation period. Note that when the player is outside the game period for setting the incubation period, If the player wins, and if the latent period has already been set even within the game period in which the latent period is set, the operation sequence corresponding to “no latent period” is notified. , Start counting the selected incubation period.

  On the other hand, as described above, the main control circuit 100 determines a new ceiling mode transition destination in the game in which the unquestionable player is selected, transmits the result to the sub control circuit 200, and then stops by the player. When the switches 37L, 37C, and 37R are operated, counting is started for the operation period and the incubation period corresponding to the above-described new ceiling mode. When the main control circuit 100 and the sub control circuit 200 respectively count the latent period and recognize the end of the latent period, the main control circuit 100 selects the symbol combination “red 7-white 7-red 7”. The pseudo control effect to be displayed is executed, and the sub-control circuit 200 enters the ART state based on the symbol combination “red 7-white 7-red 7” being displayed in the pseudo game effect performed at this time. Forced migration.

  Even if the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the incubation period has ended, the main control circuit 100 does not perform a pseudo game effect or before the sub-control circuit 200 determines that the incubation period has ended. When the pseudo control effect has been performed in the main control circuit 100, the sub control circuit 200 performs control so as not to shift to the ART state by the pseudo game effect. In addition, the effect performed by the sub control circuit 200 during the pseudo game effect at this time may be different from the effect performed during the original pseudo game effect. For example, a pseudo-game effect that is currently being performed may be an effect that informs the player that the pseudo-game effect is not to be executed originally.

  In the above-described modification, the pseudo game effect is performed when the incubation period ends. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a freeze effect that simply stops the progress of the game may be performed. In this freeze effect, the reel being rotated may be temporarily stopped automatically, and the reel control may be performed so that a specific symbol is displayed. In this case, in the game after the incubation period is over, the above-described freeze effect is performed when the start switch 36 is operated or when any of the first to third stop operations is performed. May be. In addition, a freeze effect (so-called “gase freeze effect”) may be generated during the incubation period, and an effect that makes it possible to shift to the ART state may be performed to increase the player's expectation. Although the transition to the ART state is not made by this freezing effect of the gasses, an effect of newly determining the incubation period may be performed when the freezing effects of the gasses are performed.

10 slot machine 26a, 26b, 26c bet number display lamp 27 credit number display 28 earned number display 33 checkout switch 34 1-bet switch 35 maximum bet switch 36 start switch 37L, 37C, 37R stop switch 40L, 40C, 40R reel 64L, 64R Speaker 70 Image display device 72 Upper effect lamp 84 External concentrated terminal board 100 Main control circuit 110 Lottery means 112 Role lottery means 114 Freeze effect lottery means 120 Reel control means 122 Reel stop control means 124 Freeze state control means 126 Pseudo game Control means 130 Winning determination means 140 Game state control means 150 Winning processing means 160 External signal output means 200 Sub control circuit 210 Effect control means 212 Effect data storage means 214 Effect lottery means 220 Effect state control means 230 ART game control means 240 Freeze effect control means 600 Effect notification means

Claims (2)

A slot machine that performs a game of rotating and stopping a plurality of reels with a plurality of types of symbols,
Special state control means that becomes a special state in which a game in which a privilege is easily given is performed until a value that varies by performing the game becomes a predetermined value;
A predetermined value increasing state shifting means for shifting to a predetermined value increasing state capable of increasing the value of the predetermined value when a predetermined shifting condition is satisfied;
When shifting to the predetermined value increasing state, initial value determining means for determining an initial value to be added to the predetermined value;
Coefficient determination means for determining a coefficient to be multiplied with the initial value as the game progresses;
Total calculation means for calculating the total value of the coefficients determined by the coefficient determination means;
A predetermined value adding means for adding, to the predetermined value, a value obtained by multiplying the initial value by the total value when an end condition for the predetermined value increasing state is satisfied;
A slot machine comprising: Predetermined value increase state ending means for ending the predetermined value increase state when the end condition is satisfied;
While a predetermined avoidance condition is satisfied, an end avoidance unit that avoids the establishment of the end condition;
The slot machine according to claim 1, further comprising:

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