JP2015164649A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To allow a player to easily grasp a role of a pattern while enhancing the flexibility of the arrangement of patterns arranged on a peripheral surface of a reel in the case in which a plurality of roles is given to one pattern.SOLUTION: A specific pattern is arranged on a peripheral surface of a reel. The specific pattern consists of a middle area having light transmissivity, and an upper area and a lower area having low light transmissivity with light transmittance lower than that of the middle area. The middle area includes regular identification information in the area thereof, and each of the upper area and the lower area includes, in each region thereof, special identification information different from the regular identification information. The upper area and the lower area are formed so that the special identification information is invisible from the player when light is not emitted to the upper area and the lower area from a back lamp provided on the inner surface of the reel, and the special identification information is visible from the player when the light is emitted to the upper area and the lower area.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

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

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

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

  In the gaming machine as described above, there has been proposed one in which a symbol (hereinafter referred to as a composite symbol) in which one symbol has a role of two or more symbols is provided (see, for example, Patent Document 1). . For example, the combination of symbols “Red 7”, “Red 7”, “Red 7”, and the combination of symbols “Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon” relating to the payout of medals. , The symbol “Watermelon” is displayed. When a composite symbol is displayed, whether or not a prize has been established on the assumption that both the symbol “Red 7” and the symbol “Watermelon” are displayed. Is determined. According to such a gaming machine, by giving a plurality of roles to one symbol, the fun of the game is enhanced, and the degree of freedom of the arrangement of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the reel is increased.

JP 2006-326077 A

  However, in the conventional gaming machine described above, when a combination of symbols including the above-mentioned composite symbol is displayed, which role the composite symbol plays is related to other symbols constituting the symbol combination. In some cases, it is difficult for a player to grasp at a glance, although it can be grasped from a privilege or a given privilege.

  Therefore, the present invention enhances the interest of the game when one symbol is to have a plurality of roles, and increases the degree of freedom of the arrangement of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the reel. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that enables a player to easily grasp whether or not he plays a role.

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

  (1) A reel (for example, a sub-reel 23 to be described later) on which a plurality of symbols including a specific symbol (for example, “casino” to be described later) are arranged on the circumferential surface, and the plurality of symbols arranged on the circumferential surface of the reel A symbol display means (for example, a sub-display window 24 described later) for displaying a part of the symbol, and a symbol irradiation means for irradiating light on the symbol provided in the reel and displayed by the symbol display means (For example, a back lamp 102 to be described later), reel rotating means for rotating the reel (for example, a stepping motor 149 to be described later), and reel stopping means for stopping the rotation of the reel (for example, a sub reel and a 4th reel to be described later) Control process), and the specific design has a light-transmitting middle region (for example, a middle region 62c described later) and a low light transmittance compared to the middle region. It consists of a light upper region (for example, an upper region 62a described later) and a lower region (for example, a lower region 62b described later), and the central region includes normal identification information (characters, symbols, or figures) in the region For example, each of the upper region and the lower region has special identification information (for example, a character “chance” and a character “replay” described later) different from the normal identification information in each region. )), And the upper area and the lower area are not visible to the player while the special identification information is not visible to the player when the upper and lower areas are not irradiated with light by the pattern irradiation means. The special identification information is formed so that the player can visually recognize the light when the upper region and the lower region are irradiated by the irradiation means. The symbol irradiating means has the upper region and the lower region when the combination of the specific symbols is displayed in a straight line by the symbol display unit as a result of the rotation of each reel being stopped by the reel stopping unit. When the specific symbol combination is not displayed in a straight line by the symbol display means, the upper region or the lower region is irradiated with light. Gaming machine.

  According to this gaming machine, a specific symbol is included in a plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the reel, and the specific symbol is light-transmissive compared to the central region and the central region. It consists of an upper region and a lower region having a low translucency with a low rate. The middle area has normal identification information in the area, and each of the upper area and the lower area has special identification information different from the normal identification information in each area. Furthermore, in the upper area and the lower area, when the light is not irradiated on the upper area and the lower area by the pattern irradiation means provided on the inner surface of the reel, the special identification information becomes invisible to the player, while the pattern irradiation means Thus, the special identification information is made visible to the player when the upper region and the lower region are irradiated with light.

  As a result of the rotation of each reel being stopped, when a specific symbol combination is displayed in a straight line by the symbol display means, the upper and lower areas are not irradiated with light, while the symbol display means specifies When the combination of symbols is not displayed in a straight line, the upper region or the lower region is irradiated with light.

  That is, when a specific symbol combination is displayed in a straight line by the symbol display means, the special identification information of the upper area and the lower area becomes invisible to the player, and the symbol display means allows a specific symbol combination to be displayed. When it is not displayed in a straight line, the special identification information of the upper area and the lower area can be visually recognized by the player. For example, when a special combination of symbols is displayed in a straight line and a case in which a specific combination of symbols is not displayed in a straight line, a special privilege is given to a player. The player can easily grasp which role a specific symbol plays depending on whether or not the player can visually recognize it.

(2) First advantageous state starting means for starting a first state (for example, an AT effect state described later) advantageous to the player (for example, S630 of a start command reception process shown in FIG. 117 described later, FIG. S715 of the AT winning process shown in 121),
A second advantageous state starting means (for example, S442 of a bonus operation check process shown in FIG. 78 described later) for starting a second state advantageous to the player (for example, an MB gaming state described later);
Replay means for performing replay (for example, S448 of the bonus operation check process shown in FIG. 78 described later),
In the specific symbols arranged on the peripheral surfaces of predetermined reels (for example, a left sub-reel 23L and a middle sub-reel 23C, which will be described later), each of the upper area and the lower area has first special identification information (for example, a later-described Character "CHANCE"),
In addition, the specific symbol arranged on the peripheral surface of a specific reel (for example, a right sub-reel 23R described later) different from the predetermined reel has one of the upper region and the lower region as the first reel. Having special identification information, and the other has second special identification information (for example, a character “REPLAY” described later) different from the first special identification information,
The reel stop means includes
When the first state is started by the first advantageous state starting means, rotation of each reel is stopped so that the combination of the specific symbols is displayed linearly by the symbol display means,
In addition, when the second state is started by the second advantageous state starting unit, the combination of the specific symbols is not displayed linearly by the symbol display unit, and the first special identification information is included. Stop the rotation of each reel so that the combination of the upper and lower areas is displayed in a straight line,
Further, when replaying is performed by the replaying means, the specific symbol combination arranged at least on the peripheral surface of the specific reel is not displayed linearly by the symbol display means. Stop the rotation of each reel so that
The pattern irradiation means is:
As a result of the rotation of each reel being stopped by the reel stop means, when the combination of the upper area and the lower area having the first special identification information is displayed linearly by the symbol display means, the first special Illuminate the combination of the upper and lower regions with identification information,
Further, when the specific symbol arranged on the peripheral surface of the specific reel is displayed by the symbol display means, the upper region or the lower region having the second special identification information is irradiated with light. The gaming machine according to (1), characterized in that:

  According to this gaming machine, the first state is started when a combination of specific symbols is displayed in a straight line and the special identification information of the upper area and the lower area is not visible to the player. Can be known by the player. In addition, when the combination of the upper region and the lower region is displayed in a straight line without displaying the specific symbol combination in a straight line, and the first special identification information is visible from the player, The player can now know that the state will start. Furthermore, when the combination of specific symbols is not displayed linearly, the specific symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the specific reel are displayed, and the second special identification information is visible from the player, The player can know that the replay will be performed. That is, the player can easily grasp which role the specific symbol plays depending on whether or not the special identification information is visible to the player.

The present invention also provides the following gaming machines.
That is, the gaming machine according to claim 1 is:
A plurality of reels in which a plurality of symbols are arranged on each peripheral surface;
Start operation detecting means for detecting the start operation;
Internal lottery means for determining an internal winning combination based on detection of the start operation performed by the start operation detection means;
Reel rotating means for rotating each of the plurality of reels;
Stop operation detecting means for detecting stop operation according to each reel;
A symbol specifying means for specifying a symbol at a predetermined position according to each reel;
A symbol combination defining means for defining a predetermined combination of symbols according to the type of privilege;
Data prescribing means for prescribing data indicating which is preferentially displayed among the symbol combinations defined by the symbol combination prescribing means;
Reel stop means for stopping the rotation of the reel within a predetermined number of symbols with reference to the data defined by the data defining means when the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means;
When a first symbol combination, a second symbol combination, or a third symbol combination is displayed by the plurality of reels, it is a payout means for paying out game media according to the displayed symbol combination. When the combination of the first symbols is displayed by the plurality of reels, a predetermined number of game media are paid out to the player, and the combination of the second symbols or the combination of the third symbols is the Payout means for paying out a smaller number of game media than the predetermined number to the player when displayed by a plurality of reels;
Assist time control means for controlling the assist time effect state,
The internal lottery means can determine a predetermined internal symbol combination that allows display of the combination of the first symbol, the combination of the second symbol, and the combination of the third symbol,
The first symbol combination is composed of symbols arranged at intervals included in the range of the predetermined symbol number on the peripheral surface of each reel including a specific reel,
The combination of the second symbols is a symbol arranged at intervals included in the predetermined number of symbols on the peripheral surface of the specific reel and a peripheral surface of another reel other than the specific reel. Is composed of symbols arranged at intervals exceeding the predetermined number of symbols,
The combination of the third symbols is a symbol arranged at intervals included in the predetermined number of symbols on the peripheral surface of the specific reel and a peripheral surface of another reel other than the specific reel. Is composed of symbols arranged at intervals exceeding the predetermined number of symbols,
In the specific reel, the symbols constituting the second symbol combination and the symbols constituting the third symbol combination are of the same type, and the symbols constituting the first symbol combination. Is a different type of design,
The reel stop means includes
When the predetermined internal winning combination is determined by the internal lottery means, and the stop operation for the specific reel is first detected by the stop operation detecting means, the combination of the second symbol and the third symbol Stop the combination with priority,
When the predetermined internal winning combination is determined by the internal lottery means and the stop operation for the other reels other than the specific reel is first detected by the stop operation detecting means, the combination of the first symbols is prioritized. Stop display,
The assist time effect state is a state in which at least when a predetermined internal winning combination is determined by the internal lottery means, a stop operation is first performed on a reel other than the specific reel. It is characterized by that.
A gaming machine according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
Lock type determination means for determining a lock type as information for determining a lock period for invalidating an operation by a player;
AT number determining means for determining, as a number of ATs, the number of games in which the assist time effect state continues by lottery based on the lock type.
According to this gaming machine, it is not necessary to perform a dedicated lottery process in order to select the push order, and an increase in the program can be prevented as much as possible.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, in the case where one symbol is to have a plurality of roles, the interest of the game is enhanced, and the degree of freedom of arrangement of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the reel is increased. It becomes possible for the player to easily grasp which role he plays.

1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachi-slot 1. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the configuration of a main reel display unit 5 and a sub reel display unit 10 of the pachi-slot 1. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an electric circuit of the pachislot 1. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a sub control circuit 72 of the pachi-slot 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows the main reel symbol arrangement | positioning table. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table for main reels. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table for main reels. It is a figure which shows a table at the time of a bonus action | operation. It is a figure which shows a game state transition table. It is a transition diagram of a gaming state. It is a figure which shows an internal winning combination determination table. It is a figure which shows an internal winning combination determination table. 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It is a figure which shows a reel stop initial setting table. It is a figure which shows a reel stop initial setting table. It is a figure which shows a stop table. It is a figure which shows a control change table. It is a figure which shows a stop table. It is a figure which shows a stop table. It is a figure which shows a stop table. It is a figure which shows a priority drawing data selection table. It is a figure which shows a priority drawing data selection table. It is a figure which shows a priority drawing data selection table. It is a figure which shows a priority drawing data selection table. It is a figure which shows a priority drawing data selection table. It is a figure which shows a priority drawing data selection table. It is a figure which shows a priority table. It is a figure which shows a priority table. It is a figure which shows a priority table. It is a figure which shows a priority table. It is a figure which shows a priority table. 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It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a lottery value change process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a reel stop initial setting process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a display combination prediction storing process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a display combination search process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a priority drawing | ranking order data acquisition process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a preferential drawing data acquisition process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a reel stop control process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a sliding piece number determination process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a 2nd and 3rd stop process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a line change bit check process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a line mask data change process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a priority drawing-in control process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a control change process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a control change process after a 2nd stop. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a bonus completion | finish check process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a bonus action check process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a display time etc. determination process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the interruption process by CPU31. It is a figure which shows the arrangement | sequence of the symbol distribute | arranged to the surrounding surface of a sub reel. It is a figure which shows the arrangement | sequence of the symbol distribute | arranged to the surrounding surface of a 4th reel. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | positioning table for sub reels. 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It is a figure which shows an AT lottery state flag storage area. It is a figure which shows the flowchart at the time of power activation. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a lamp control task. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a sound control task. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a sub reel and 4th reel control task. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a main board | substrate communication task. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a command analysis process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of effect content determination processing. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a process at the time of start command reception. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a process at the time of start command reception. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a process at the time of reel stop command reception. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a process at the time of display command reception. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a process at the time of AT winning. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a process at the time of game lock command reception.

  An embodiment in which the gaming machine of the present invention is applied to a pachislot will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, with reference to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, an external structure of the pachislot machine 1 will be described. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the pachi-slot 1. FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of the main reel display unit 5 and the sub reel display unit 10.

  The pachi-slot 1 includes a cabinet 1a that houses a reel, a circuit board (a main control circuit 71 and a sub-control circuit 72 described later), and a front door 1b that is attached to the cabinet 1a so as to be opened and closed.

  A main reel display 5 is provided at the front center of the front door. Three main reels 3 (3L, 3C, 3R) are provided in a horizontal row behind the main reel display section 5 and inside the cabinet 1a.

  The main reel 3 has a cylindrical structure, and a translucent sheet material (reel sheet) is mounted on the peripheral surface thereof. On the reel sheet, a plurality of types of symbols are drawn in a line.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the main reel display section 5 includes a symbol display area 4 (4L, 4C, 4R) provided corresponding to each main reel 3. The symbol display area 4 functions as a display window, and the rotation and stop operation of the main reel 3 provided behind the symbol display area 4 can be viewed from the player side.

  The main reel 3 is a reel used for determining whether or not a prize is won. When the main reel 3 rotates at a constant speed (for example, 80 rotations / minute) in a certain direction (a direction from the top to the bottom when viewed from the front, referred to as a positive direction), and the stop button is pressed by the player Control to stop the rotation within a specified time (for example, 190 msec). When the main reel 3 is rotated, a plurality of symbols (18 in the present embodiment) arranged on the peripheral surface of the main reel 3 in the symbol display area 4 vary with the rotation.

  A symbol display area (hereinafter referred to as a main display window) 4 is located within the frame among a plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the main reel 3 when the rotation of the main reel 3 provided behind the symbol display region 4 is stopped. One symbol (three in total) is displayed in each of the upper, middle and lower areas.

  In addition, a target for performing a process for determining whether or not to win a virtual line formed by combining any one of the predetermined areas of the upper, middle and lower areas of each main display window 4 Line (winning determination line).

  In the present embodiment, the first line 8a formed by combining the upper stage of the left main display window 4L, the middle stage of the middle main display window 4C, and the middle stage of the right main display window 4R, and the lower stage and middle main display of the left main display window 4L. Two second lines 8b formed by combining the middle stage of the window 4C and the middle stage of the right main display window 4R are provided as winning determination lines.

  A sub reel display unit 10 is provided above the main reel display unit 5. Three sub reels 23 (23L, 23C, 23R) having a diameter larger than that of the main reel 3 are provided in a row in the rear of the sub reel display unit 10 and inside the cabinet 1a. The structure of the sub reel 23 is the same as the structure of the main reel 3 described above.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the sub reel display unit 10 includes a symbol display area 24 (24L, 24C, 24R) provided corresponding to each sub reel 23. The symbol display area 24 functions as a display window, and the player can visually recognize the rotation and stop operation of the sub reel 24 provided behind the symbol display area 24.

  The sub reel 23 is basically controlled to rotate in the positive direction at a constant speed (for example, 80 revolutions / min), and within the symbol display area 24, a plurality of symbols (this embodiment) are arranged on the peripheral surface of the sub reel 23. In the form of 21) 21) fluctuates with the rotation.

  The symbol display area (hereinafter referred to as sub display window) 24 has a plurality of symbols (21 in this embodiment) arranged on the surface of the sub reel 23 when the rotation of the sub reel 23 provided behind the symbol display region 24 is stopped. Among them, one symbol (three in total) is displayed in each of the upper and lower areas in the frame.

  In addition, a virtual line formed by combining any one of the two areas including the upper stage and the lower stage of each sub display window 24 is notified to the player whether or not a prize has been established. Line for production (production line).

  The effect line is a combination of symbols displayed by the main reel 3 on the winning determination line (whether or not a prize is awarded) depending on a combination of symbols displayed by the sub reel 23 on the effect line. Is intended to inform in a relatively easy-to-understand manner. In other words, the production line is not a target for processing for determining whether or not a prize is won, but it plays a role as a pseudo prize determination line for the player. As will be described in detail later, a combination of symbols displayed on the winning determination line by the main reel 3 is associated with a combination of symbols displayed on the effect line by the sub reel 23 in advance.

  In the present embodiment, two lines, a top line 28a formed by combining the upper stages of the sub display windows 24 and a center line 28b formed by combining the lower stages of the sub display windows 24, are provided as production lines.

  Also, a back lamp 102 (102L, 102C, 102R) is provided inside each sub reel 23 (not shown). The back lamp 102 can illuminate a part of the peripheral surface of each sub reel 23 located in each of the upper and lower regions of each sub display window 24 from the inside toward the player side. Yes.

  The sub reel display unit 10 includes a 7-segment display 103. The 7-segment display 103 is composed of a 7-segment LED, and displays information such as numbers, symbols, or characters in association with the operation of the sub reel 23.

  A 4th reel display unit 110 is provided above the sub reel display unit 10. One 4th reel 113 is provided behind the 4th reel display unit 110 and inside the cabinet 1a.

  The 4th reel 113 rotates in the horizontal direction, and the symbols arranged on the peripheral surface move with each rotation. The player can visually recognize the symbol displayed by the 4th reel 113 provided behind the 4th reel display unit 110.

  Around the main reel display unit 5, various devices to be operated by the player are provided. The medal slot 22 is provided to accept a medal dropped from the outside by the player. The medals accepted at the medal slot 22 are inserted into a single game up to a predetermined number (for example, three), and the amount exceeding the number can be deposited inside the pachislot 1. (So-called credit function).

  In the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the insertion of medals performed by the player (note that it is automatically inserted when a re-game to be described later is performed), internal lottery processing, rotation of each main reel, The game is advanced in a series of steps of stopping and giving a privilege according to the combination of symbols displayed by each main reel. In the present embodiment, the result of the internal lottery process (see FIG. 61 and FIG. 62 described later) is obtained as “one game”, and the result of the internal lottery process is The obtained number of times is referred to as “the number of games”.

  The bet button 11 is provided to determine the number of coins to be inserted into one game from medals deposited inside the pachislot 1. The checkout button 14 is provided to pull out medals deposited inside the pachislot.

  The start lever 6 is provided to start rotation of all reels. The stop button 7 (7L, 7C, 7R) is associated with each of the three main reels 3, and is provided to stop the rotation of the corresponding main reel 3.

  A 7-segment display 18 is provided on the left side of the sub reel display unit 10. The 7-segment indicator 18 is composed of 7-segment LEDs, and the number of medals inserted in the current game (hereinafter referred to as the number of inserted coins), the number of medals paid out to the player as a privilege (hereinafter referred to as the number of payouts), pachislot Information such as the number of medals deposited inside (hereinafter referred to as the number of credits) is digitally displayed to the player.

  The lamps 101 (101L, 101R) output light in a lighting / extinguishing pattern based on effect data described later. The speaker 21 (21L, 21R) outputs sound such as sound effects and music based on the later-described effect data. The medal payout opening 15 guides medals discharged by driving a medal payout device provided in the cabinet 1a described later to the outside. The medals discharged from the medal payout opening 15 are stored in the medal tray 16.

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

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

  In the main ROM 32, a control program executed by the main CPU 31 (for example, FIGS. 59 to 80 described later), a data table such as an internal lottery table (for example, FIGS. 5 to 51 described later), and the sub control circuit 72 are stored. Data for transmitting various control commands (commands) are stored. The main RAM 33 is provided with a storage area (for example, FIGS. 52 to 58 described later) for storing various data such as an internal winning combination determined by execution of the control program.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The motor drive circuit 39 controls the drive of a stepping motor 49 provided corresponding to each main reel 3. The stepping motor 49 constitutes a reel rotating means. The reel position detection circuit 50 detects, according to each main reel 3, a reel index indicating that the main reel has made one turn by an optical sensor having a light emitting portion and a light receiving portion.

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

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

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

  That is, in this embodiment, by managing the symbol counter, it is possible to manage how many symbols have been rotated since the reel index was detected. The position of each symbol in the rotation direction of the main reel can be detected based on the detected position.

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

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

  The sub control circuit 72 basically includes a sub CPU 81, a sub ROM 82, a sub RAM 83, a DSP (digital signal processor) 90, an audio RAM 91, an A / D converter 88, and an amplifier 89.

  The sub CPU 81 responds to a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71 according to a control program stored in the sub ROM 82, outputs sound, outputs light, rotates and stops the sub reel 23, and operates the 4th reel 113. Controls rotation and stop motion. The sub ROM 82 basically includes a program storage area and a data storage area.

  In the program storage area, a control program (for example, FIGS. 110 to 122 described later) executed by the sub CPU 81 is stored. For example, the control program controls the communication with the main control circuit 71, and controls the main board communication task for determining and registering the production contents, and the light output by the back lamp 102 in the lamp 101 and the sub reel 23. A lamp control task for controlling the sound, a sound control task for controlling the sound output from the speaker 21, a sub-reel rotation / stop operation, a sub-reel / 4th reel control task for controlling the rotation / stop operation of the 4th reel, and the like.

  The data storage area is a storage area for storing various data tables, a storage area for storing data for specifying the contents of the effect (an effect number to be described later), and data that defines the sound and light to be output according to the effect number. (Hereinafter referred to as effect data), a storage area for storing sound data relating to BGM and sound effects, a storage area for storing lamp data relating to light on / off patterns, and a stop table described later. A storage area for storing sub-reel data relating to the operation pattern of the sub-reel is included.

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

  The sub-control circuit 72 includes, as peripheral devices whose operations are controlled, the liquid crystal display device 5, the speaker 21, the lamp 101, the back lamp 102, the 7-segment display 103, and the stepping motor 149 (149L, 149C, 149R). A stepping motor 179 is connected.

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

  The sub CPU 81 is connected to a lamp driving circuit. The lamp driving circuit 92 turns on and off the lamp 101 and the back lamp 102 provided in each sub reel 23 based on the lamp data designated by the production number. In addition, a display unit driving circuit is connected to the sub CPU 81. The display unit driving circuit controls the operation of the 7-segment display 103.

  The sub CPU 81 is connected to a sub reel motor drive circuit 139 and a sub reel position detection circuit 150. The sub reel motor drive circuit 139 controls the driving of the stepping motor 149 provided corresponding to each sub reel 23. The stepping motor 149 constitutes effect reel rotating means. The sub reel position detection circuit 150 detects, according to each sub reel 23, a reel index indicating that the sub reel has rotated once by an optical sensor having a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit.

  The sub RAM 83 is provided with a symbol counter corresponding to each sub reel 23. The sub CPU 81 manages the symbol counter in the same manner as the main CPU 31 performs for the main reel 3, thereby managing how many symbols are rotated for each sub reel after the reel index is detected. To do. Therefore, also for each sub reel 23, it is possible to detect the position of each symbol in the rotation direction of the sub reel with reference to the position where the reel index is detected.

  In the present embodiment, since the sub reel 23 is a production reel, the rotation and stop operations can be freely performed as compared with the main reel 3. In the present embodiment, the sub-reel 23 is basically controlled to operate in the same manner as the main reel 3, but can rotate in a direction opposite to the forward direction, for example. It is also possible to perform control to stop the rotation beyond the specified time (for example, 190 msec) from when the stop button is pressed by the player.

  Further, a 4th reel motor drive circuit 169 and a 4th reel position detection circuit 170 are connected to the sub CPU 81. The 4th reel motor drive circuit 169 controls the drive of a stepping motor 179 provided corresponding to the 4th reel 113. The stepping motor 179 constitutes an effect reel rotating means. The 4th reel position detection circuit 170 detects a reel index indicating that the 4th reel 113 has rotated once by an optical sensor having a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit.

  The sub RAM 83 is provided with a symbol counter corresponding to the 4th reel 113. The sub CPU 81 manages the symbol counter in a manner similar to that performed by the main CPU 31 for the main reel 3, thereby managing how many symbols are rotated for the 4th reel after the reel index is detected. To do. Accordingly, with respect to the 4th reel 113, the position of each symbol in the rotation direction of the 4th reel can be detected based on the position where the reel index is detected.

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

  First, the main reel symbol arrangement table will be described with reference to FIG. The main reel symbol arrangement table defines the position of each symbol in the rotation direction of each main reel and data (hereinafter, symbol code) specifying the type of symbol arranged at each position. The symbol code is 1-byte data, and “1 (00000001)” according to the ten symbols of red 7, blue 7, green 7, white 7, BAR, blue bell, yellow bell, SIN, replay and blank. "To" 10 (000001010) "are assigned.

  The main reel symbol arrangement table defines a symbol position “0” as a position where a symbol displayed in the middle of the main display window 4 when a reel index is detected. Then, with reference to the symbol position “0”, “0” to “17” corresponding to the symbol counter are assigned to the positions where the symbols are arranged in the order in which the main reel rotates.

  That is, by referring to the value of the symbol counter (“0” to “17”) and the symbol arrangement table for the main reel, it is possible to specify the symbol type displayed in the middle of the main display window 4 at that time. It becomes. For example, when the symbol counter corresponding to the left main reel 3L is “1”, the symbol displayed in the middle of the left main display window 4L is the symbol “green 7” at the symbol position “1”. The symbol counter and the symbol arrangement table constitute symbol specifying means for specifying a symbol displayed in a predetermined area of the symbol display means according to each reel.

  Also, by adding or subtracting “1” to the symbol counter value as a reference, the types of symbols displayed at the upper and lower levels of the main display window 4 at that time can be specified. For example, when the symbol counter corresponding to the left main reel 3L is “1”, the symbol displayed in the upper stage of the left main display window 4L is the symbol “2” corresponding to the symbol counter “2”. The symbol “Replay” and the symbol displayed in the lower part of the left main display window 4L is the symbol “blue bell” at the symbol position “0” corresponding to the symbol counter “0”. Then, by referring to the symbol counter of each main reel 3 and the symbol arrangement table for main reel when the rotation of each main reel 3 is stopped, the combination of symbols displayed on the winning determination lines 8a and 8b described above. Can be specified.

  Next, the main reel symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIGS. The symbol combination table for main reel defines a combination of symbols determined in advance according to the type of privilege, a display combination, storage area type data, and a payout number.

  The symbol combination table for main reel defines a combination of symbols determined in advance according to the type of privilege, a display combination, storage area type data, and a payout number.

  In the present embodiment, a winning combination is established when the symbol combination displayed by each main reel 3 along the winning determination line 8 matches the symbol combination defined by the symbol combination table for main reels. It is determined to be a thing. Then, as a result of the determination of winning, a privilege such as paying out medals, re-game operation, and bonus game operation is given to the player. If the symbol combination displayed on the winning determination line does not match any of the symbol combinations defined by the main reel symbol combination table, a so-called “losing” occurs.

  The display combination is data for identifying a combination of symbols displayed along the winning determination line, and is represented as 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit. For example, a combination of symbols “green 7-yellow bell-blank” including a symbol “green 7” of the left main reel 3L, a symbol “yellow bell” of the middle main reel 3C, and a symbol “blank” of the right main reel 3R is determined to win. When displayed along the line 8, “MB (00000001)” is determined as the display combination.

  The storage area type data is data for designating the type of the display combination storage area in which the corresponding display combination is stored. In the present embodiment, eight display combination storage areas 1 to 8 are provided. In other words, even if each is composed of the same bit pattern, it is managed as a different kind of display combination with a difference in the area to be stored so that a combination of different symbols can be specified.

  The payout number represents the number of medals to be paid out to the player. When a numerical value of 1 or more is determined as the payout number, medals are paid out. In this embodiment, medals are paid out when “Bell A”, “Bell B”, or “Special combination 1 to 35” is determined as the display combination.

  In addition, “RT0 Lip”, “RT0 Lip Control A to D”, “RT1 Lip”, “RT2 Lip”, “RT3 Lip”, “RT4 Lip A to D”, “RT5 Lip A to D” are displayed as display combinations. Alternatively, when “RT6 Lip A to D” is determined, a replay is performed. Although details will be described later, in this embodiment, “RT1 lip”, “RT2 lip”, “RT3 lip”, “RT4 lip A to D”, “RT5 lip A to D” or “RT6” are used as display combinations. When “Lip A to D” is determined, the replay time (hereinafter referred to as RT) is changed in order to change the probability of determining the internal winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “replay role”) that permits display of the combination of symbols relating to the replay. Perform the operation.

  When “MB” is determined as the display combination, the middle bonus game is activated. Further, when “SB” is determined as the display combination, the single bonus game is activated.

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

  The bonus game operating flag is data for identifying whether or not the bonus game is operating. In the present embodiment, as a type of bonus game, a middle bonus game (referred to as an accessory continuous action device related to a so-called second type special accessory, hereinafter referred to as “MB”), a challenge time (so-called second game). This is called a seed special character, hereinafter referred to as “CT”), and a single bonus (referred to as a so-called ordinary character, hereinafter referred to as “SB”).

  As will be described in detail later, the CT operation is continuously performed while the MB operation is performed (see S451 in FIG. 78 described later). When the operation of CT is performed, an internal winning combination (hereinafter referred to as a small combination) that permits display of a combination of symbols related to the payout of medals is determined regardless of the lottery result.

  The operation of the MB ends when a medal that reaches the specified number “200” is paid out. The operation of CT ends when one game is played.

  Next, the transition of the gaming state will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 9 shows a game state transition table. FIG. 10 shows a transition diagram of the gaming state.

  The game state transition table defines a display combination that triggers the transition and the game state of the transition destination according to the current game state.

  The gaming state indicates whether or not a bonus game operation or RT operation is being performed. For example, a state where the operation of RT1 is performed is referred to as an RT1 gaming state. In the present embodiment, the gaming state is specified based on data stored in a gaming state flag storage area (FIG. 55) described later.

  For example, when the display combination “RT1 Lip” is determined in the general gaming state, the state shifts to the RT1 gaming state. Further, when the display combination “RT6 Lip AD” is determined in the general gaming state, the state shifts to the RT6 gaming state.

  When the display combination “RT2 Lip” is determined in the RT1 gaming state, the state shifts to the RT2 gaming state. Further, when the display combination “RT0 Lip”, “SB” or “special combination 1 to 3” is determined in the RT1 gaming state, the state shifts to the general gaming state.

  When the display combination “RT3 Lip” is determined in the RT2 gaming state, the state shifts to the RT3 gaming state. In addition, when the display combination “RT0 Lip”, “SB” or “special combination 1 to 3” is determined in the RT2 gaming state, the state shifts to the general gaming state.

  When the display combination “RT4 Lip AD” is determined in the RT3 gaming state, the state shifts to the RT4 gaming state. Further, when the display combination “RT0 Lip”, “SB” or “special combination 1 to 3” is determined in the RT3 gaming state, the state shifts to the general gaming state.

  When the display combination “RT5 Lip AD” is determined in the RT4 gaming state, the state shifts to the RT5 gaming state. Further, when the display combination “RT3 Lip” is determined in the RT4 gaming state, the state shifts to the RT3 gaming state. Further, when the display combination “SB” or “special combination 1 to 3” is determined in the RT4 gaming state, the state shifts to the general gaming state.

  When the display combination “RT4 lip AD” is determined in the RT5 gaming state, the RT4 gaming state is entered. When the display combination “RT3 Lip” is determined in the RT5 gaming state, the state shifts to the RT3 gaming state. Further, when the display combination “SB” or “special combination 1 to 3” is determined in the RT5 gaming state, the state shifts to the general gaming state.

  When the display combination “RT3 Lip” is determined in the RT6 gaming state, the state shifts to the RT3 gaming state. In addition, when the display combination “SB” or “special combination 1 to 3” is determined in the RT6 gaming state, the state shifts to the general gaming state.

  As will be described later with reference to the internal lottery table, the RT3 gaming state, the RT4 gaming state, and the RT5 gaming state are positioned as gaming states that have a relatively high probability of determining the replay combination. On the other hand, the general gaming state, the RT1 gaming state, and the RT2 gaming state are positioned as gaming states that have a lower probability of determining a replay role than the RT3 gaming state, the RT4 gaming state, and the RT5 gaming state.

  In the present embodiment, from the general gaming state to the RT1 gaming state, from the RT1 gaming state to the RT2 gaming state, from the RT2 gaming state to the RT3 gaming state, from the RT3 gaming state to the RT4 gaming state, and from the RT4 gaming state to the RT5 gaming state. And adopting a configuration in which the RT game state is shifted in stages. When the RT5 gaming state is reached, the gaming state with a relatively high probability of determining the replay role is maintained if the RT5 gaming state can be shifted to the RT3 gaming state without shifting to the general gaming state. Will be able to.

  Further, as will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, display of a combination of symbols relating to the above-described stepwise transition of the RT gaming state (for example, a combination of symbols of RT1 lip in the case of the general gaming state) is permitted. A plurality of internal winning combinations are determined, and in accordance with each of the plurality of internal winning combinations, a pressing order in which display of the combination of symbols is permitted is assigned. The pushing order indicates the order in which the player performs a stop operation on the three main reels 3.

  In the present embodiment, three stop buttons 7 are provided corresponding to the three main reels 3, and the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation are selected from these three stop buttons 7. There are a total of six orders for selecting the stop buttons to be pressed in FIG. That is, the left stop button 7L is abbreviated as "left", the middle stop button 7C is abbreviated as "middle", and the right stop button 7R is abbreviated as "right", corresponding to the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation. When the push order is expressed by arranging them in order from the left, there are six types of “left middle right”, “left / right middle”, “middle left / right”, “middle right left”, “right left middle” and “right middle left”. “Left middle right” indicates that the left stop button 7L is selected in the first stop operation, the middle stop button 7C is selected in the second stop operation, and the right stop button 7R is selected in the third stop operation.

  In the present embodiment, an internal winning combination is assigned to each of the six pushing orders. If any of the internal winning combinations to which the push order is assigned is determined, the push order assigned to the determined internal winning combination matches the push order adopted by the player. The gradual transition of the RT gaming state is realized. On the other hand, when the pushing order assigned to the determined internal winning combination does not match the pushing order adopted by the player, the above-mentioned stepwise transition of the RT gaming state is not performed.

  In addition, five internal winning combinations that allow the display of symbol combinations related to transition from the RT5 gaming state to the RT3 gaming state (that is, RT3 Lip symbol combinations) are determined. In accordance with each of the winning combinations, a pressing order in which the display of the combination of symbols is permitted is defined. At this time, a specific combination (for example, left middle right and right and left middle) having the same stop button type selected in the first stop operation among the six pushing orders is counted as one. Then, when any one of the five internal winning combinations is determined, on condition that the pressing order assigned to the determined internal winning combination matches the pressing order adopted by the player, Transition from the RT5 gaming state to the RT3 gaming state can be realized.

  Further, as will be described in detail later, when the transition from the RT5 gaming state to the RT3 gaming state is performed, a game lock process is performed. That is, when the rotation of all main reels is stopped in the RT5 game state and the combination of symbols of RT3 lip is displayed, the game lock process is performed. When the game lock process is performed, the next game is waited for without waiting until a predetermined waiting time elapses. That is, while the game lock process is being performed, even if an operation by the player such as a throw-in operation or a start operation is performed, the detection is treated as invalid and the rotation of the main reel 3 is started. The processing is not performed.

  Next, the internal winning combination determination table will be described with reference to FIGS. The internal winning combination determination table defines the internal winning combination and storage area type according to the data pointer.

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

  The internal winning combination is data for identifying a combination of symbols permitted to be displayed by each main reel 3 along the winning determination line 8. Eight internal winning combination storage areas 1 to 8 are provided in the internal winning combination storing area in the same manner as the display winning combination storing area. Each internal symbol combination storage area is represented as 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit.

  FIGS. 11 to 13 show a small combination / replay internal winning combination determination table. The small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determining table defines the small winning combination and the replay winning combination for each of the small winning combination / replay data pointers “0” to “57”. FIG. 14 shows a bonus internal winning combination determination table. The bonus internal winning combination determination table defines an internal winning combination (hereinafter referred to as bonus combination) that permits display of a combination of symbols related to the operation of the bonus game for each of the bonus data pointers “0” to “2”. ing.

  For example, when the small combination / replay data pointer is “1”, “RT0 Lip + RT1 Lip + RT0 Lip Control AD” is determined as the internal winning combination. The internal winning combination “RT0 Lip + RT1 Lip + RT0 Lip Control AD” displays the combination of RT0 Lip symbols, RT1 Lip symbols, and RT0 Lip Control A–D symbol combinations. It is something to allow. As shown in FIG. 11, the internal winning combination “RT0 lip + RT1 lip + RT0 lip control AD” is represented as data in which “1” is set in the bit corresponding to the combination of symbols that are permitted to be displayed. Is done. That is, “1” is set in each of bits 2 to 7 of the internal winning combination storing area 1, and bits 0 and 1 of the internal winning combination storing area 1 and each bit of the internal winning combination storing area 2 to 8 are set to “0”. Is the data.

  In this embodiment, the combination of symbols permitted to be displayed by the internal winning combination is within the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols (“3” in this embodiment) when the stop button is pressed by the player. Thus, the rotation of each main reel is stopped so as to be displayed on the winning determination line 8 as much as possible (so-called pull-in control). On the other hand, the rotation of each main reel is stopped so that the combination of symbols that are not permitted to be displayed by the internal winning combination is not displayed on the winning determination line 8 (so-called kick control).

  Next, the internal lottery table determination table will be described with reference to FIG. The internal lottery table determination table defines the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries according to the number of inserted sheets. Specifically, when the inserted number is “3”, the general gaming state internal lottery table is used, and when the inserted number is “2”, the two-sheet internal lottery table is used.

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

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

  For example, referring to the general gaming state internal lottery table shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, if the extracted random number value is “6560”, the lottery value “6554” corresponding to the winning number “1” is subtracted. The result (ie, “6”) is not negative. Subsequently, when the lottery value “630” corresponding to the winning number “2” is subtracted from the subtraction result, the result (ie, “−624”) becomes negative, and “0” and “0” “2 (MB)” is determined as the bonus data pointer.

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

  In addition, although illustration is abbreviate | omitted, the lottery value when each data pointer is determined is prescribed | regulated according to several steps. In the present embodiment, six levels of setting data including setting 1 to setting 6 are provided, and lottery values are defined so that the winning probability of the data pointer differs according to each setting data. In accordance with each setting data, the winning probability of a small combination or bonus combination is increased stepwise. The setting data is set and managed by an administrator of a game store or the like where the pachislot 1 is installed.

  16 and 17 show an internal lottery table for a general gaming state. The internal lottery table for the general gaming state defines lottery values and data pointers according to the winning numbers 1 to 59. Here, when the internal lottery table for the general gaming state is referred to, the data pointer for the small combination / replay whose replay combination is determined is “9 (RT0 lip + RT1 lip + RT0 lip control A)”, “10 (RT0 Lip + RT1 Lip + RT0 Lip Control B) ”,“ 11 (RT0 Lip + RT1 Lip + RT0 Lip Control C) ”,“ 12 (RT0 Lip + RT1 Lip + RT0 Lip Control D) ”and“ 38 (RT0 Lip + RT6 Lip Control) A to D) ".

  The probability that the replay combination is determined when referring to the internal lottery table for the general gaming state is the value of the lottery value when each of the small combination / replay data pointers “9” to “12” and “38” is determined. From the total, it is “6776/65536”.

  In addition, there are four internal winning combinations that allow display of the combination of symbols of RT1 Lip, corresponding to the above small combinations / replay data pointers “9” to “12”, and the probability that each is equal (2204/65536). Determined by It should be noted that a pressing order in which the display of the RT1 lip symbol combination is permitted is assigned to each of the four internal winning combinations corresponding to the small role / replay data pointers “9” to “12”. (FIG. 28 described later).

  Further, the probability that a small combination is determined when referring to the internal lottery table for the general gaming state is determined from the sum of the lottery values when the small combination / replay data pointers “40” to “57” are determined. 16800/65536 ". When the small combination / replay data pointer is “41” to “57”, 17 internal winning combinations that allow display of the combination of the symbols of the bell A and the combination of the special combination are determined (FIG. 13). reference). In the present embodiment, the internal symbol combination corresponding to the small role / replay data pointer “41”, the internal symbol combination corresponding to the small role / replay data pointers “42” to “49”, Each of the internal winning combinations corresponding to the small combination / replay data pointers “50” to “57” is assigned a pressing order in which the display of the combination of the symbols of the bell A is permitted (see FIG. 28).

  18 to 23 show an internal lottery table for RT (RT1, RT2, RT3, RT4, RT5, RT6) used when the inserted number is “3”. The RT internal lottery table defines lottery values and data pointers according to the winning numbers 3 to 41. When the RT internal lottery table is selected, the lottery values assigned to the winning numbers 3 to 41 defined in the above-mentioned general gaming state internal lottery table are defined in the RT internal lottery table. The lottery value assigned to the winning numbers 3 to 41 is rewritten. Here, the small combination / replay data pointer determined according to the winning numbers 3 to 41 corresponds to the replaying combination. That is, the type and probability of the determined replay combination are changed.

  FIG. 18 shows an internal lottery table for RT1. The data pointer for the small combination / replay whose replay combination is determined when the RT1 internal lottery table is referred to is “8 (RT0 lip + RT1 lip)”, “9 (RT0 lip + RT1 lip + RT0 lip control A ) ”,“ 10 (RT0 Lip + RT1 Lip + RT0 Lip Control B) ”,“ 11 (RT0 Lip + RT1 Lip + RT0 Lip Control C) ”and“ 12 (RT0 Lip + RT1 Lip + RT0 Lip Control D) ”, and“ 13 (RT0 Lip + RT2 Lip) ”,“ 14 (RT0 Lip + RT2 Lip + RT0 Lip Control A) ”,“ 15 (RT0 Lip + RT2 Lip + RT0 Lip Control B) ”,“ 16 (RT0 Lip + RT2 Lip + RT0 Lip Control) C) ”and“ 17 (RT0 Lip + RT2 Lip + RT0 Lip Control D) ”.

  The probability that the replay combination is determined when referring to the RT1 internal lottery table is “8980 / from the sum of the lottery values when the respective small combination / replay data pointers“ 8 ”to“ 17 ”are determined. 65536 ".

  In addition, there are five internal winning combinations that allow the display of the RT1 lip symbol combination and the RT0 lip symbol combination, corresponding to the above small role / replay data pointers “8” to “12”. Determined with equal probability (486/65536) (see FIG. 11). It should be noted that a pressing order in which the display of the combination of the RT1 lip symbols is permitted is assigned to each of the five internal winning combinations corresponding to the small role / replay data pointers “8” to “12”. (FIG. 28 described later).

  Furthermore, there are five types of internal winning combinations that allow display of the combination of the RT2 lip symbol and the RT0 lip symbol combination corresponding to the above small role / replay data pointers “13” to “17”. Determined with equal probability (1310/65536) (see FIG. 11). It should be noted that a pressing order in which the display of the combination of symbols of RT2 Lip is permitted is assigned to each of the five internal winning combinations corresponding to the small combination / replay data pointers “13” to “17”. (FIG. 28 described later).

  FIG. 19 shows an internal lottery table for RT2. The probability of determining the replay combination when referring to the RT2 internal lottery table is “8980/65536” from the sum of the lottery values when the small combination / replay data pointers “13” to “22” are determined. It is.

  Further, when the small combination / replay data pointer is “13” to “17”, the probability that the five internal winning combinations that allow the display of the combination of the symbols of the RT2 lip and the combination of the symbols of the RT0 lip are equal to each other (486/65536) (see FIG. 11). Furthermore, when the small combination / replay data pointer is “18” to “22”, the probability that the five internal winning combinations that allow the display of the combination of the symbols of the RT3 lip and the combination of the symbols of the RT0 lip are equal to each other (1310/65536) (see FIG. 12). It should be noted that a pressing order in which a combination of RT3 lip symbols is permitted is assigned to each of the five internal winning combinations corresponding to the small role / replay data pointers “18” to “22”. (FIG. 28 described later).

  FIG. 20 shows an RT3 internal lottery table. The probability that the replay combination is determined when referring to the RT3 internal lottery table is “40960/65536” from the sum of the lottery values when the small combination / replay data pointers “18” to “27” are determined. It is.

  In addition, when the small combination / replay data pointer is “18” to “22”, the probability that the five internal winning combinations permitting the display of the combination of the symbols of the RT3 lip and the combination of the symbols of the RT0 lip are equal probabilities, respectively. (4681/65536) (see FIG. 12). Further, when the small combination / replay data pointer is "23" to "27", the probability that the five internal winning combinations that allow the display of the combination of the symbols of RT4 Lip and the combination of the symbols of RT0 Lip are equal to each other (3511/65536) (see FIG. 12). It should be noted that a push order in which the display of the RT4 lip symbol combination is permitted is assigned to each of the five internal winning combinations corresponding to the above small combination / replay data pointers “23” to “27”. (FIG. 28 described later).

  FIG. 21 shows an internal lottery table for RT4. The probability that the replay combination is determined when referring to the RT4 internal lottery table is “40960/65536” from the sum of the lottery values when the small combination / replay data pointers “23” to “32” are determined. It is.

  In addition, when the small combination / replay data pointer is “23” to “27”, the five internal winning combinations that allow the display of the combination of symbols of RT4 lip and the combination of symbols of RT0 lip are respectively equal in probability. (4681/65536) (see FIG. 12). Furthermore, when the small combination / replay data pointer is “28” to “32”, the probability that the five internal winning combinations that allow the display of the combination of the symbols of the RT5 lip and the combination of the symbols of the RT3 lip will be equal, respectively. (3511/65536) (see FIG. 12). It should be noted that a pressing order in which the display of the combination of symbols of RT5 Lip is permitted is assigned to each of the five internal winning combinations corresponding to the small role / replay data pointers “28” to “32”. (FIG. 28 described later).

  FIG. 22 shows an internal lottery table for RT5. The probability that the replay combination is determined when referring to the RT5 internal lottery table is “40960/65536” from the sum of the lottery values when the small combination / replay data pointers “28” to “37” are determined. It is.

  In addition, when the small combination / replay data pointer is “28” to “32”, the probability that the five internal winning combinations permitting the display of the combination of the symbols of the RT5 lip and the combination of the symbols of the RT3 lip are equal to each other. (4681/65536) (see FIG. 12). Further, when the small combination / replay data pointer is “33” to “37”, the probability that the five internal winning combinations permitting the display of the combination of the symbols of the RT3 lip and the combination of the symbols of the RT4 lip will be equal respectively. (3511/65536) (see FIG. 12). It should be noted that a pressing order in which the display of the RT3 Lip symbol combination is permitted is assigned to each of the five internal winning combinations corresponding to the small role / replay data pointers “33” to “37”. (FIG. 28 described later).

  FIG. 23 shows an internal lottery table for RT6. The probability that the replay combination is determined when referring to the RT6 internal lottery table is “23000/65536” from the lottery value when the small combination / replay data pointer “39” is determined. When the small combination / replay data pointer is “39”, an internal winning combination that permits display of the combination of symbols of the RT3 lip and the combination of RT6 lip is determined (see FIG. 12).

  24 and 25 show a two-sheet internal lottery table. The internal lottery table for two sheets defines lottery values and data pointers according to the winning numbers 1 to 59. Here, the probability of determining the replay combination when referring to the two-sheet internal lottery table is when the small combination / replay data pointer “1 (RT0 Lip + RT1 Lip + RT0 Lip AD)” is determined. From the lottery value of “56800/65536”.

  The probability that a small combination is determined when referring to the two-sheet internal lottery table is “1638 / from the lottery value when the small combination / replay data pointer“ 40 (Bell B) ”is determined. 65536 ".

  FIG. 26 shows an internal lottery table for RT3 to RT6 that is used when the number of inserted sheets is “2”. The internal lottery table for RT3 to RT6 defines lottery values and data pointers according to the winning numbers 3 to 41. When the RT3 to RT6 internal lottery table is selected, the lottery values assigned to the winning numbers 3 to 41 defined in the two-sheet internal lottery table are stored in the RT3 to RT6 internal lottery table. The lottery value assigned to the specified winning numbers 3 to 41 is rewritten.

  The probability that the replay combination is determined when referring to the internal lottery table for RT3 to RT6 is “8980/65536” based on the lottery value when the small combination / replay data pointer “1” is determined.

  FIG. 27 shows an internal lottery table for SB. The SB internal lottery table defines lottery values and data pointers for the winning number 42. Referring to the SB internal lottery table, if the inserted number is “3”, the lottery value assigned to the winning number 42 defined in the above-mentioned general gaming state internal lottery table is the SB internal lottery table. The lottery value assigned to the winning number 42 defined in the table is rewritten. If the number of inserted sheets is “2”, the lottery value assigned to the winning number 42 defined in the above-mentioned two-sheet internal lottery table is the winning number 42 defined in the SB internal lottery table. The lottery value assigned to is rewritten.

  The probability that a small combination is determined when referring to the SB internal lottery table is “2801/65536” from the lottery value when the small combination / replay data pointer “40” is determined.

  Next, the relationship between the internal winning combination and the pressing order will be described with reference to FIG.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, five types of internal winning combinations that allow display of the combination of symbols RT1 to RT5 for each RT operation are provided. A different pressing order is assigned to each winning combination.

  For example, as described above, when the RT5 internal lottery table is referred to, there is a possibility that “33” to “37” are determined as the small role / replay data pointer. The internal winning combination that permits the display of the combination and the combination of the RT4 symbol is determined (see FIG. 12). Each of these five internal winning combinations is assigned a pressing order of “middle left / right”, “middle left / right”, “middle left / right or middle right / left”, “middle right / left”, and “middle right / left”. It has been. In other words, the display of the combination of the RT3 Lip symbol is permitted at the same time as the display of the RT4 Lip symbol combination, and the combination of symbols that are permitted to be displayed (ie, the symbol combination for RT0 Lip control). The combinations are defined according to the pressing order so that the types of combinations are different.

  Then, when any of the small role / replay data pointers “33” to “37” is determined, the RT3 of RT3 is set on condition that the assigned pushing order matches the pushing order adopted by the player. The combination of symbols will be displayed, and the RT5 gaming state is shifted to the RT3 gaming state.

  Also, when “41” to “57” are determined as the small role / replay data pointers, the internal winning combination that permits display of the combination of the symbols of the bell A and the combination of the special roles is determined (FIG. 13). reference). The pushing order of “left middle right or left / right middle” is assigned to the small role / replay data pointer “41”, and “middle left / right” is assigned to the small role / replay data pointer “42” to “49”. Or, the push order of “middle right left” is assigned, and the push order of “right middle left or right middle left” is assigned to the data pointers “50” to “57” for the small role / replay.

  When any of the small role / replay data pointers “41” to “57” is determined, the combination of the symbols of the bell A is provided on the condition that the player assigns the pressing order assigned thereto. Is displayed, and 8 or 10 medals are paid out (see FIG. 6). On the other hand, when a player adopts a pressing order different from the assigned pressing order, a combination of symbols of special roles is displayed. Here, when a combination of symbols of special roles is displayed, a combination of symbols of different types of special roles is displayed on each of the two winning determination lines 8, and two (1 × 2) symbols are displayed. The medal is paid out (see FIG. 7).

  The combination of the symbols of Bell A (green 7-yellow bell-yellow bell) depends on the symbols arranged at intervals included in the range of the three symbols which is the aforementioned maximum number of sliding pieces for each main reel 3. Composed. On the other hand, the combination of symbols of special roles is configured to include symbols arranged at intervals exceeding the range of the three symbols, which is the above-mentioned maximum number of sliding symbols, for at least one main reel. For example, the symbol combination of special combination 1 (green 7-blank-yellow bell) includes symbols “blanks” arranged at intervals exceeding the above-described predetermined range for the middle main reel 3C. That is, the combination of the symbols of the bell A can basically be displayed on the winning determination line 8 regardless of the timing at which the stop operation is detected, but is selected by the player. Depending on the pressing order, it may not be displayed on the winning determination line 8.

  Next, the reel stop initial setting table will be described with reference to FIGS. 29 and 30. FIG.

  The reel stop initial setting table defines data used to determine the number of sliding pieces of each main reel 3, that is, to determine the position where the rotation of each main reel 3 stops, according to the small role / replay data pointer. ing. Specifically, a push-by-push order determination flag, priority pull-in data selection table selection data, forward push table selection data, forward push table change data, and irregular push time table selection data are defined.

  The determination flag according to the pressing order is data for identifying whether or not the internal winning combination is assigned the pressing order. When the push order judgment flag is “1”, it indicates that the winning combination is assigned to the internal winning combination. The priority attraction data selection table selection data is data for designating a below-described priority attraction data selection table (FIGS. 31 to 36).

  The forward push table selection data and the forward push table change data are data for designating stop tables (FIGS. 45 to 48) to be referred to when forward push is performed. The forward pressing is a case where the first stop operation is performed on the left main reel 3L, and the pressing order “left middle right” and “left middle right” corresponds.

  The irregular pressing table selection data is data for designating a stop table (FIG. 49) to be referred to when irregular pressing is performed. The irregular push is a case where the first stop operation is performed on the middle main reel 3C and the right main reel 3R. The pushing order is “middle left / right”, “middle right / left”, “right middle left”, and “right left middle”. Is applicable.

  Next, a data table used for stop control of each main reel will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In the present embodiment, basically, after the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S, the rotation of the corresponding main reel is stopped within 190 msec. Specifically, the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter of the corresponding main reel when the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S (that is, the symbol position at which rotation of the main reel starts to be stopped is designated as “stop”. The symbol position (referred to as “start position”) added with any of a predetermined numerical range “0” to “3” defined as the number of sliding symbols is a symbol position where main reel rotation stops ( This can be determined as “scheduled stop position”).

  That is, the number of sliding pieces is the amount of rotation of the main reel until the corresponding main reel stops rotating after the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S. In other words, the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S. The number of symbols that pass through the middle stage of the corresponding display window during the period from when the rotation of the corresponding main reel is stopped. This is grasped by the value of the symbol counter updated after the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S.

  The stop table will be described with reference to FIGS.

  Referring to the stop table, the number of sliding pieces is acquired according to the stop start position of each main reel. In the present embodiment, the number of sliding pieces is acquired based on the stop table, but this is a formal one, and it itself does not immediately determine the expected stop position of the main reel. Absent. In the present embodiment, by referring to a priority order table (FIGS. 42 to 49), which will be described later, in addition to the number of sliding pieces acquired based on this stop table (hereinafter referred to as the number of sliding pieces for stop data), When there is a more appropriate number of sliding pieces, the number is changed to the appropriate number of sliding pieces (details will be described later). In the present embodiment, the number of sliding pieces for stop data is used to determine the search order when the priority order is compared for each symbol from the stop start position to the symbol position that is three symbols ahead, which is the maximum number of sliding symbols. (See FIG. 50 described later).

  In the present embodiment, the stop table to be referred to is properly used according to the forward press and the irregular press. More specifically, in the case of a forward press, the first stop stop table (FIG. 31) at the time of the forward press and the second and third stop stop tables (FIGS. 33 and 34) at the time of the forward press are referred to. If pressed, the irregular pressing stop table (FIG. 35) is referred to.

  FIG. 31 shows the first stop table for the forward press. The first stop table at the time of forward pressing defines the number of sliding pieces for stop data and the line change status according to the stop start positions “0” to “17” of the left main reel 3L. The line change status is used when referring to a later-described forward-pressing control change table.

  FIG. 32 shows a forward pressing control change table. The forward pressing control change table defines the second and third stop table numbers and C line check data during forward pressing according to the change target position (in other words, the planned stop position of the left main reel). For example, if the planned stop position of the left main reel 3 is “16”, the data corresponding to the change target position “16” is acquired.

  33 and 34 show stop tables for second and third stops at the time of forward pressing. FIG. 35 shows an irregular pressing stop table.

  The stop table for the second and third stops at the time of forward pressing and the stop table at the time of irregular pressing define 1-byte stop data according to each of the symbol positions “0” to “17”.

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

  In other words, it can be said that a plurality of methods for determining the position at which the main reel rotation is stopped are provided. Even at the same symbol position, the position at which the main reel rotation is stopped can be made different. Such a configuration is intended to compress information.

  When referring to a stop table having stop data, the number of stop pieces for stop data is determined as follows. First, according to the type of the stop button in which the stop operation is detected, it is specified which of the eight bit strings constituting the stop data is to be referred to. For example, when the middle stop button 7C is pressed, a column of “middle reel A line” of bit 4 is designated.

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

  Whether or not the bit string to be referred to is changed from the “A line” column to the “B line” column refers to the “line change” column and “1” is defined in the data corresponding to the stop start position. It is determined by whether or not. When it is determined to change the line, the column “B line” is designated and the above search is performed.

  Next, the priority pull-in data selection table will be described with reference to FIGS. The priority order table will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The priority pull-in data selection table defines priority pull-in data selected during the first stop operation, priority pull-in data selected during the second stop operation, and priority pull-in data selected during the third stop operation according to the push order. doing. The priority pull-in data is data for designating a priority order table (FIGS. 37 to 44).

  The priority order table defines the pull-in data according to a predetermined priority order. The priority order defines the order of preferential drawing between the types of symbol combinations related to winning. The pull-in data is configured to include pull-in data 1 to 8 each consisting of 1 byte, and the structure of the data corresponds to the structure of the internal winning combination and display combination described above. In the pull-in data, a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit in the same manner as the display winning combination and the internal winning combination.

  In this embodiment, first, the number of sliding pieces for stop data is acquired based on the stop table described above, but if there is a more appropriate number of sliding pieces in addition to the number of sliding pieces for stop data, The number of sliding pieces is changed appropriately. In other words, regardless of the number of sliding symbols acquired from the stop table, a more appropriate number of sliding symbols is determined based on the priority order of the combination of symbols permitted to be displayed by the internal winning combination. The priority table is used to search whether there is a more appropriate number of sliding symbols in addition to the number of sliding data sliding symbols.

  In the priority attraction data selection tables shown in FIGS. 36 to 40, when the above-mentioned “33” to “37” are determined as the small role / replay data pointers, that is, the combination of the RT3 lip symbols in the RT5 gaming state. This is selected when five types of internal winning combinations that allow the above are determined.

  The priority attraction data selection table A shown in FIG. 36 is selected when the priority attraction data selection table selection data is “20”. The priority pull-in data selection table selection data “20” is selected when the small role / replay data pointer is “33 (RT3 Lip + RT4 Lip A to D + RT0 Lip Control A + RT0 Lip Control B)” (FIG. 29). .

  In the priority pull-in data selection table A, when the push order is “left middle right”, the priority pull-in data “4” is acquired for each stop operation. In the case of other pressing orders, priority pull-in data “2” is acquired for each stop operation.

  Here, when the priority pull-in data is “2”, the priority order table B shown in FIG. 43 is selected. On the other hand, when the priority pull-in data is “4”, the priority order table C shown in FIG. 44 is selected.

  The priority order table B defines priority orders “1” to “4”, and pull-in data including “RT4 Lips A to D” with respect to the priority order “1” is assigned to the priority order “2”. The pull-in data corresponding to “RT3 Lip” is defined respectively. Therefore, when the priority order table B is referred to, the display of the combination of symbols of RT4 Lips A to D is given priority over the display of the combination of symbols of RT3 Lip.

  On the other hand, the priority order table C defines priority orders “1” and “2”, and the pull-in data corresponding to “RT3 Lip” for the priority order “1” is assigned to the priority order “2”. The pull-in data including “RT0 Lip control AD” is defined respectively. Therefore, when the priority order table C is referred to, the display of the RT3 Lip symbol combination is given priority over the display of the other symbol combinations.

  Therefore, when the small character / replay data pointer is “33 (RT3 lip + RT4 lip A to D + RT0 lip control A + RT0 lip control B)”, when the push order is “left middle right”, the priority table C is By referencing, a combination of symbols of RT3 Lip is displayed. On the other hand, when the pressing order is “left / right middle”, “middle left / right”, “middle right / left”, “right / left middle”, and “right middle / left” different from the above “left middle / right”, the priority table B is By being referred to, the combination of symbols of RT4 Lips A to D is displayed.

  The priority attraction data selection table B shown in FIG. 37 is selected when the priority attraction data selection table selection data is “21”. The priority pull-in data selection table selection data “21” is selected when the small role / replay data pointer is “34 (RT3 Lip + RT4 Lip A to D + RT0 Lip Control A + RT0 Lip Control C)” (FIG. 29). .

  In the priority pull-in data selection table B, the priority pull-in data “4” is acquired for each stop operation when the pressing order is “middle left and right”. In the case of other pressing orders, priority pull-in data “2” is acquired for each stop operation. Therefore, when the data pointer for the small role / replay is “34 (RT3 lip + RT4 lip A to D + RT0 lip control A + RT0 lip control C)”, the priority order table C is referred to when the pressing order is “left and right middle”. By doing so, a combination of symbols of RT3 Lip is displayed. On the other hand, when the pressing order is “left middle right”, “middle left / right”, “middle right left”, “right left middle” and “right middle left” different from the above “right / left middle”, the priority table B is By being referred to, the combination of symbols of RT4 Lips A to D is displayed.

  Similarly, when the small role / replay data pointer is “35”, the priority pull-in data selection table C shown in FIG. 38 is referred to, and the pressing order is “middle left / right” or “middle right / left”. At this time, a combination of symbols of RT3 Lip is displayed. When the small role / replay data pointer is “36”, the priority pull-in data selection table D shown in FIG. 39 is referred to. When the push order is “middle right”, the RT3 Lip symbol is displayed. The combination will be displayed. Furthermore, when the small role / replay data pointer is “37”, the priority pull-in data selection table E shown in FIG. 40 is referred to, and when the push order is “right middle left”, the pattern of RT3 Lip The combination is displayed.

  The priority attraction data selection table F shown in FIG. 41 is selected when the priority attraction data selection table selection data is “1”. The priority pull-in data selection table selection data “1” is selected when the small role / replay data pointer is “42” to “49” (FIG. 30). When the small combination / replay data pointer is “42” to “49”, eight types of internal winning combinations that allow display of the combination of symbols of Bell A and the combination of symbols of special combination are determined.

  In the priority pull-in data selection table F, when the pressing order is “middle left / right” or “middle right / left”, the priority pull-in data “0” is acquired according to each stop operation. In the case of other pressing orders, priority pull-in data “1” or “6” is acquired according to each stop operation.

  Here, when the priority pull-in data is “0”, the priority order table A shown in FIG. 42 is selected. On the other hand, when the priority pull-in data is “1”, the priority order table D shown in FIG. 45 is selected, and when the priority pull-in data is “6”, the priority order table E shown in FIG. 46 is selected. The

  The priority order table A defines priority orders “1” to “3”, and pull-in data including “Bell A” for priority orders “1” is assigned to priority orders “2” and “3”. In this way, the pull-in data corresponding to the “special role” is specified. Therefore, when the priority order table A is referred to, the display of the symbol combination of the bell A is given priority over the display of the combination of symbols of the special role.

  On the other hand, the priority order table D and the priority order table E define the priority orders “1” to “3”, and the pull-in data corresponding to the “special role” is assigned to the priority orders “1” and “2”. , The pull-in data including “Bell A” is defined for the priority “3”. Therefore, when the priority order table D or the priority order table E is referred to, the special combination symbol combination is displayed in preference to the bell A symbol combination display.

  Therefore, when the small role / replay data pointer is “42” to “49”, when the push order is “middle left / right” or “middle right / left”, the priority table A is referred to, so that RT3 The combination of symbols comes to be displayed. When the pressing order is “middle left / right” or “middle right / left”, the first stop operation corresponding to the middle main reel is detected while all three main reels are rotating. When

  On the other hand, when the pressing order is “middle left / right”, “middle left / right”, “middle right / left” and “middle right / left” different from the above “middle left / right” or “middle right / left”, By referring to the priority order table E, a combination of symbols of special roles is displayed. Note that when the pressing order is “left middle right”, “left / right middle”, “right left middle” and “right middle left”, the middle main reel while all three main reels are rotating. When the first stop operation corresponding to a different main reel is detected.

  In this way, in the present embodiment, the combination of symbols to be displayed and the combination of symbols not to be displayed can be determined by properly using the priority order table to be referenced according to the pressing order.

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

  The priority order table prescribes an order (hereinafter referred to as priority order) to be applied preferentially from a range of numerical values “0” to “3” predetermined as the number of sliding frames. Basically, in this priority order table, each numerical value is searched in order from the lower priority to the higher priority, and as a result of the search, priority is applied from the numerical value corresponding to the priority order “1”. ing. The priority order table is provided on the assumption that there are a plurality of sliding frames having the same priority order. In such a case, a higher priority order is applied.

  The priority order table defines the priority order based on the number of stop data sliding pieces described above. In other words, the priority order of numerical values to be preferentially applied is determined based on the number of sliding pieces for stop data.

  Next, the game lock lottery table will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the present embodiment, when a transition is made from the RT5 gaming state to the RT3 gaming state (more specifically, when the small role / replay data pointers “33” to “37” are determined, When it is adopted by the player), a period of waiting for the game lock process to be performed and the next game to be started is provided. The game lock lottery table is used to determine a time (lock time) for performing the game lock process.

  The game lock lottery table defines eight types of lock times, and any of these is determined by lottery. The game lock lottery table defines the lock numbers “1” to “8”, and the lottery value when each lock number is determined and the lock time acquired when each lock number is determined. It prescribes. The game lock lottery table is also stored in a sub ROM 82 of the sub control circuit 72 described later. As will be described later, the game lock lottery table stored in the sub ROM 82 further defines the number of sub lotteries acquired when each lock number is determined.

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

  First, the configuration of the internal winning combination storing area will be described with reference to FIGS. The internal winning combination storing area is composed of internal winning combination storing areas 1 to 8 each consisting of 1 byte.

  When “1” stands for a target bit in the internal winning combination storing area, display of a combination of symbols corresponding to the bit is permitted. When all bits are “0”, the content is lost.

  As described above, when “1” stands for a plurality of bits in the internal winning combination storing area, display of all symbol combinations corresponding to each bit is permitted. Based on the stop operation by the player, one of the symbol combinations corresponding to each of the bits is displayed on the winning determination line.

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

  Next, the structure of the carryover combination storage area will be described with reference to FIG. When the bonus combination “MB” is determined as a result of the lottery performed with reference to the internal lottery table or the like, it is stored in the carryover combination storage area.

  The bonus combination stored in the carryover combination storage area is configured to be held without being cleared until the corresponding symbol combination is displayed on the winning determination line (so-called carryover, The held bonus combination is called the carryover combination). While the carryover combination exists, the carryover combination is stored in the internal winning combination storage area in addition to the internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery (see S79 in FIG. 62 described later).

  Next, the configuration of the game state flag storage area will be described with reference to FIG. The gaming state flag storage area is composed of a gaming state flag storage area 1 and a gaming state flag storage area 2 each consisting of 1 byte. A unique bonus game or RT is assigned to each bit.

  When “1” is set to a target bit in the game state flag storage area, a bonus game or RT corresponding to the bit is being operated. In the present embodiment, the state when all bits are “0” is defined as a general gaming state.

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

  For example, in the case of the first line 8a, the symbol code related to the symbol of the left main reel 3L displayed on the upper row of the left main display window 4L and the symbol of the middle main reel 3C displayed on the middle row of the middle main display window 4C. The symbol code and the symbol code related to the symbol of the right main reel 3R displayed in the middle of the right main display window 4R are stored. The illustrated storage example is for the case where the symbol counter of each main reel is “1” (see FIG. 5). The combination of symbols stored in the main reel symbol storage area is compared with the symbol combinations specified by the main reel symbol combination table described above, and it is determined whether or not they match. Is determined.

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

  The expected display combination storage area includes three display combination prediction storage areas for the left main reel, expected display combination storage area for the middle main reel, and expected display combination storage area for the right main reel, depending on the type of main reel. Composed. In each expected display combination storing area, 1-byte priority pull-in order data determined according to each symbol position “0” to “17” of the corresponding main reel is stored. In the present embodiment, by referring to the expected display combination storing area, it is searched whether there is a more appropriate number of sliding symbols in addition to the number of sliding symbols determined based on the stop table described above. .

  The contents of the priority pull-in order data stored in the expected display combination storing area differ depending on the type of the priority order table referred to when determining the preferential pull-in order data. For example, when the priority order table A (FIG. 37) is referred to, bit 2 of the priority pull-in order data is “bell A, bell B”, bit 1 is “special role 2, special role 3, special role 20”. -Special role 35 "and bit 0 correspond to" Special role 1, Special role 4 -Special role 19 "(bits 3 to 7 are not used).

  The priority pull-in rank data indicates that the higher the value is, the higher the priority is. By referring to the priority pull-in rank data, the priority rank relative between the symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the main reel is relatively high. Evaluation is possible. The symbol for which the largest value is determined as the priority pull-in ranking data is the symbol with the highest priority. That is, it can be said that the priority pull-in rank data indicates the rank between symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the main reel. When there are a plurality of symbols having the same size of the priority pull-in order data, one symbol is determined according to the priority order defined by the priority order table (FIG. 50).

  Next, the configuration of the game lock flag storage area will be described with reference to FIG. When the lock number is determined with reference to the aforementioned game lock lottery table (FIG. 51), this is stored in the game lock flag storage area. The game lock flag storage area consists of 1 byte, and when “1” is set in the target bit, the lock number corresponding to that bit is determined.

  Next, the contents of the program executed by the main CPU of the main control circuit will be described with reference to FIGS. First, with reference to FIG. 59, a main flowchart by the control of the main CPU will be described.

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

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a medal acceptance / start check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 60 (S3). In this process, the medal sensor and start switch input are checked. Next, the main CPU 31 extracts random values and stores them in a random value storage area provided in the main RAM 32 (S4). Next, the main CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 61 (S5). In this process, the internal winning combination is determined based on the random value.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop initial setting process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 64 (S6). In this processing, the reel stop initial setting table (FIGS. 29 and 30) is referred to, and various data used when stopping the rotation of each main reel is determined. In addition, a priority order that reflects the internal winning combination is determined for each symbol arranged on the peripheral surface of each main reel. Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a start command to the sub-control circuit (S7). The start command includes a parameter for specifying an internal winning combination.

  Next, the main CPU 31 requests the start of rotation of all main reels (S8). When the start of rotation of all the main reels is requested, the driving of the stepping motor 49 is controlled by an interrupt process (FIG. 80 described later) executed at a constant cycle (1.1173 msec), and each main reel 3 is controlled. Rotation starts. Each main reel 3 is controlled to be accelerated until its rotation reaches a constant speed, and then maintained at a constant speed.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the main reel rotates at a constant speed (S9). When the main CPU 31 determines that the rotation of the main reel is not constant speed, the main CPU 31 stands by until reaching the constant speed. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the rotation of the main reel is constant speed, referring to FIG. 69 later. The reel stop control process to be described is performed (S10). In this process, the rotation of the corresponding main reel is stopped based on the timing when the stop button is pressed and the priority order determined for each symbol of the corresponding main reel.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a display combination search process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 66 (S11). In this process, the main reel symbol combination table (FIGS. 6 and 7) is referred to, and the display combination and the number of payouts are determined based on the symbol combination displayed along the winning determination line 8. Next, the main CPU 31 performs a display combination determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 79 (S12). In this process, RT transition is managed based on the display combination. In addition, it is checked whether or not to execute a game lock effect.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the game lock flag storage area is 0 (S13). When the main CPU 31 determines that the game lock flag storage area is not 0, the game lock time is consumed and the game lock flag storage area is updated to 0 (see S487 to S490 in FIG. 80 described later). Wait without performing further processing. On the other hand, when determining that the game lock flag storage area is 0, the main CPU 31 transmits a display command to the sub control circuit (S14). The display command includes parameters that specify the display combination, the number of payouts, and the like.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs medal payout processing (S15). Based on the payout number determined in S11, the hopper 40 is driven and the credit number is updated. Next, the main CPU 31 updates the bonus end number counter based on the payout number (S16). The numerical value determined as the payout number is subtracted from the bonus end number counter.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the MB gaming state flag is on (S17). When determining that the MB gaming state flag is on, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus end check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 77 (S18). With reference to the bonus end number counter, it is checked whether or not the MB operation is to be ended.

  The main CPU 31 performs a bonus operation check process described later with reference to FIG. 78 after S18 or when it is determined in S17 that the MB gaming state flag is not on (S19). It is checked whether or not to start the MB operation and whether or not to replay. When this process ends, the process proceeds to S2.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 60, the medal acceptance / start check process will be described.

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

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

  After S32 or S34, the main CPU 31 sets 3 as the maximum value of the insertion number counter (S35). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the MB gaming state flag is on (S36). When determining that the MB gaming state flag is ON, the main CPU 31 changes the maximum value of the inserted number counter to 2 (S37).

  The main CPU 31 determines whether or not the passage of medals has been detected after S37 or when it is determined in S36 that the MB gaming state flag is not on (S38). When determining that the passage of medals has been detected, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the inserted number counter has reached the maximum value (S39).

  When determining that the inserted number counter has not reached the maximum value, the main CPU 31 adds 1 to the inserted number counter (S40). Next, the main CPU 31 stores 2 in the effective line counter (S41). Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a medal insertion command to the sub control circuit (S42). The medal insertion command includes a parameter for specifying the number of inserted coins.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in S39 that the inserted number counter has reached the maximum value, the main CPU 31 adds 1 to the credit counter (S43). The main CPU 31 checks the bet switch after S42 or S43, or when it is determined in S38 that the passing of medals has not been detected (S44). A numerical value corresponding to the bet button is added to the inserted number counter, while being subtracted from the credit counter.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the insertion number counter is 2 or 3 (S45). When it is determined that the input number counter is not 2 or 3, the process proceeds to S38. When determining that the insertion number counter is 2 or 3, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the start switch is on (S46).

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the start switch is not on, the main CPU 31 proceeds to S38. When determining that the start switch is on, the main CPU 31 prohibits medal passage (S47). The selector solenoid is not driven, and medals are expelled. When this process ends, the medal acceptance / start check process ends.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 61 and 62, the internal lottery process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table determination table (FIG. 15), and determines the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries based on the value of the insertion number counter (S61). Next, the main CPU 31 performs lottery value changing processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 63 (S62). In this process, when the RT operation is performed or the SB operation is performed, the general gaming state internal lottery table (FIGS. 16 and 17) or the two-sheet internal lottery table (FIG. 24). And the process which rewrites the lottery value used as object in FIG. 25) is performed.

  Next, the main CPU 31 obtains a random value stored in the random value storage area and sets it as a determination random value (S63). Next, the main CPU 31 sets 1 as the initial value of the winning number (S64).

  Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table and acquires a lottery value corresponding to the winning number (S65). Next, the main CPU 31 subtracts the lottery value from the determination random number value (S66). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the result of the subtraction is negative and a digit is performed (S67). When the main CPU 31 determines that the digit is not performed, the main CPU 31 adds 1 to the winning number and subtracts 1 from the number of lotteries (S68).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of lotteries is 0 (S69). When the main CPU 31 determines that the number of lotteries is not 0, the process proceeds to S65. On the other hand, when the number of lotteries is determined to be 0, the main CPU 31 sets 0 as the small role / replay data pointer and serves as the bonus data pointer. 0 is set (S70).

  When the main CPU 31 determines in S67 that a digit has been made, the main CPU 31 acquires a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer according to the current winning number (S71). After S70 or S71, the main CPU 31 refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination tables (FIGS. 11 to 13) and acquires the internal winning combination based on the small winning combination / replay data pointer (S72). .

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the CT gaming state flag is on (S73). When the main CPU 31 determines that the CT gaming state flag is ON, the main CPU 31 refers to the internal winning combination determination table for the small role / replay and determines the internal winnings corresponding to the data pointers “40” to “57” for the small role / replay. A combination is acquired (S74). In other words, in the MB gaming state, regardless of the lottery result, all small combinations are determined, and display of all symbol combinations related to medal payout is permitted.

  The main CPU 31 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the internal winning combination storing area after S74 or when it is determined in S73 that the CT gaming state flag is not on (S75).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is 0 (S76). When the main CPU 31 determines that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is “00000000”, the main CPU 31 refers to the bonus internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 14) and determines the internal winning combination based on the bonus data pointer. A combination is acquired (S77). Next, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the carryover combination storing area (S78).

  After determining that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is not 0 after S78 or in S76, the main CPU 31 performs a logical OR operation between the carryover combination storage area and the internal winning combination storage area 1. The result is stored in the internal winning combination storing area 1 (S79).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the MB gaming state flag is ON and the bit 1 of the internal winning combination storing area 1 is “1” (S80). That is, it is determined whether or not “SB” is determined as the internal winning combination. When the main CPU 31 determines that the MB gaming state flag is not on or that the bit 1 of the internal winning combination storing area 1 is not “1”, the internal lottery process is terminated.

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the MB gaming state flag is ON and the bit 1 of the internal winning combination storing area 1 is “1”, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus end process (S81). At this time, in the gaming state flag storage area (FIG. 55), the MB gaming state flag and the CT gaming state flag are turned on, but only the MB gaming state flag is turned off. The CT gaming state flag is turned off in a bonus end check process (FIG. 77) described later after being referred to in order to change the maximum number of sliding symbols in the reel stop control process. Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a bonus end command to the sub-control circuit 72 (S82). The sub control circuit 72 is notified that the operation of the MB has been completed. When this process ends, the internal lottery process ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 63, the lottery value changing process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 refers to the gaming state flag storage area (FIG. 55) and determines whether or not the RT gaming state flag is on (S101). When determining that the RT gaming state flag is ON, the main CPU 31 refers to the corresponding RT internal lottery table and changes the lottery value of the winning number relating to the replay combination (S102). That is, the lottery values corresponding to the winning numbers “3” to “41” related to the replay combination defined by the internal lottery table for the general gaming state or the internal lottery table for two sheets are defined by the RT internal lottery table. The lottery values of the winning numbers “3” to “41” related to the replay combination are changed.

  The main CPU 31 determines whether or not the SB gaming state flag is on after S102 or when it is determined in S101 that the RT gaming state flag is not on (S103). When determining that the SB gaming state flag is not on, the main CPU 31 ends the lottery value changing process.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the SB gaming state flag is ON, the main CPU 31 refers to the SB internal lottery table and changes the lottery value of the winning number related to the small combination (S104). That is, the lottery value of the winning number “42” relating to the small combination specified by the internal lottery table for general gaming state or the internal lottery table for two sheets is related to the small combination specified by the internal lottery table for SB. The lottery value is changed to the winning number “42”. When this process ends, the lottery value change process ends.

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

  First, the main CPU 31 refers to the reel stop initial setting table (FIGS. 29 and 30), and determines a push order determination flag, priority pull-in data selection table selection data, and forward push based on the small role / replay data pointer. Table selection data, table change data at the time of forward pressing, and table selection data at the time of irregular pressing are selected and stored in the RAM 33 (S121).

  Next, the main CPU 31 stores the identifier “0FFH (11111111B)” indicating that it is rotating in each main reel symbol storage area (FIG. 56) (S122). Next, the main CPU 31 stores 3 in the stop button non-operating counter provided in the main RAM 33 (S123). The stop button non-operating counter is data for managing the number of stop buttons whose stop operation is not detected.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a predicted display combination storing process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 65 (S124). This process constitutes a priority determining means for determining a priority according to each symbol arranged on the peripheral surface of each main reel. When this process ends, the reel stop initial setting process ends.

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

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

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

  When the search target reel is determined, the main CPU 31 performs the following processes of S145 to S150, and sequentially determines priority pull-in rank data for each of the symbol positions “0” to “17” of the search target reel. Then, the priority order of the symbols arranged at each symbol position is determined.

  Next, the main CPU 31 designates the expected display combination storing area based on the search target reel determined in S142 (S143). For example, if the search target reel is the left main reel 3L, the top address of the left main reel display combination expected storage area (that is, the address of the symbol position “0”) is designated. Next, the main CPU 31 sets “0” as the symbol position data and sets “18” as the symbol check count (S144).

  Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the main reel symbol arrangement table (FIG. 5), acquires a symbol code based on the symbol position data, and stores the symbol code in the symbol storage area (S145). For example, when the search target reel is the left main reel 3L and the current symbol position data is “0”, the symbol code “00000011 (green 7)” defined in the symbol position “1” of the left main reel 3L is The symbol code “00000001 (red 7)” stored in the upper part of the left display window in the symbol storage area and defined in the symbol position “17” of the left main reel 3L is stored in the lower part of the left display window in the symbol storage area. The

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a display combination search process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 66 (S146). In this process, based on the symbol code acquired in accordance with each symbol position of the search target reel (displayed on the two winning determination lines 8a and 8b (assuming that the rotation of the reel is temporarily stopped at each symbol position). Search for combinations of symbols that may be used.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a priority pull-in rank data acquisition process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 67 (S147). In this process, priority pull-in rank data is determined based on the combination of symbols specified as a result of the search by the display combination search process and the priority table.

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

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

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the number of searches is not 0 in S152, the main CPU 31 stores an identifier indicating that the symbol is rotating in all main reel symbol storage areas (S153). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is 3 (S154). When the main CPU 31 determines that the stop button non-operating counter is 3 (in other words, when all three reels are rotating), the main CPU 31 proceeds to S142.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the stop button non-operating counter is not 3, the main CPU 31 determines a search target reel based on the operation stop button, and sets a scheduled stop position as symbol position data (S155). Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the symbol arrangement table and stores the symbol code in each symbol storage area based on the symbol position data (S156). That is, the symbol code of the symbol displayed on each winning determination line is stored for the main reel whose rotation has already been stopped. Then, a display combination search process described later is performed based on the combination of the symbols of the main reel whose rotation has already been stopped and the symbols arranged at the symbol positions of the rotating main reel. When this process ends, the process proceeds to S142.

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

  First, the main CPU 31 clears the display combination storing area and sets the head address of the main reel symbol storing area (S181). That is, an address corresponding to the first line 8a is designated. Next, the main CPU 31 sets the head address of the main reel symbol combination table (FIGS. 6 and 7) (S182). An address corresponding to the MB symbol combination “green 7-yellow bell-blank” is set.

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

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not they match except for the identifier indicating that the rotation is in progress (S184). When determining that they match, the main CPU 31 acquires the display combination and storage area type data (S185). For example, when the three symbol codes stored in the first line 8a of the main reel symbol storage area are "green 7-rotating-rotating", the MB symbol combination "green 7-yellow bell-blank" ”.

  Next, the main CPU 31 sets the address of the display combination storage area based on the storage area type data (S186). For example, when the storage area type data is 1, the address of the display combination storage area 1 is set. Next, the main CPU 31 stores the logical sum of the display combination acquired in S185 and the designated expected display combination storage area in the expected display combination storage area (S187).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of searches is 0 (S188). In this process, the number of searches becomes zero when rotation of all reels is stopped (that is, when the display combination search process is performed in S11 of the main flowchart shown in FIG. 59). When determining that the number of searches is 0, the main CPU 31 obtains the payout number and adds it to the payout number counter (S189).

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

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

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

  When determining that the number of times corresponding to the effective line counter has been executed, the main CPU 31 ends the display combination search process. On the other hand, when determining that the number of times corresponding to the effective line counter has not been executed, the main CPU 31 updates the address of the main reel symbol storage area (S193). For example, if the current address is an address designating the first line 8a, the address is updated to an address designating the second line 8b. After performing this process, the process proceeds to S182.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 67, the priority pull-in rank data acquisition process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 performs an exclusive OR of the internal winning combination storage area and the display combination storage area, and calculates a logical product of the result and the display combination storage area (S211). By this process, it is determined whether or not there is a bit that is turned on only in the display combination storing area, and from this, whether or not the display combination is included in the internal winning combination, that is, the current check target symbol is: It is determined whether or not the determined internal winning combination is satisfied.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the logical product is 0 (S212). When the logical product is not 0, it is found that there is a possibility that a combination of symbols that is not permitted by the internal winning combination is displayed. When determining that the logical product is not 0, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is 1 (S213). That is, it is determined whether or not the remaining main reel is rotating. When determining that the stop button non-operating counter is 1, the main CPU 31 sets 0 as the priority pull-in rank data (S225), and finishes the priority pull-in rank data acquisition process. When the priority pull-in rank data is 0, it is handled as “stop prohibited”. If there are two or more remaining main reels in rotation, no erroneous winning will occur, but if there is only one main reel in rotation, an erroneous winning will occur, so avoid this. It is a process to do.

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the stop button non-operating counter is not 1 in S213, or when it is determined that the logical product is not 0 in S212, the main CPU 31 performs the priority attraction data acquisition process described later with reference to FIG. This is performed (S214). Next, the main CPU 31 sets the head address of the priority order table corresponding to the priority pull-in data, and sets the corresponding number of checks (S215). Next, the main CPU 31 sets “1” as the initial value of the priority order, and sets “0” as the initial value of the priority pull-in order data (S216).

  Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the priority order table and obtains pull-in data based on the current priority order (S217). Next, the main CPU 31 calculates a logical product of the internal winning combination storing area, the display combination storing area, and the pull-in data (S218).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the logical product is 0 (S219). When determining that the logical product is not 0, the main CPU 31 turns on the carry flag (S220). After S220 or when determining that the logical product is 0 in S219, the main CPU 31 rotates the bit pattern of the priority pull-in order data including the carry flag to the left (S221). Since the bit pattern is shifted to the left, the priority pull-in order data becomes larger as the priority is higher. Next, the main CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the number of checks and adds 1 to the priority (S222).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of checks is 0 (S223). When determining that the number of checks is not 0, the main CPU 31 proceeds to S217, and when determining that the number of checks is 0, the main CPU 31 adds 1 to the priority pull-in rank data (S224). After performing this process, the priority pull-in rank data acquisition process is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 68, the priority attraction data acquisition process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is only MB or SB (S231). That is, only bit 0 or bit 1 of the internal winning combination storing area 1 is “1”, and other bits of the internal winning combination storing area 1 and other bits of the other internal winning combination storing areas 2 to 8 are set. It is determined whether or not it is “0”.

  When determining that the internal winning combination is only MB or SB, the main CPU 31 acquires “4” as the priority pull-in data (S232). When this process ends, the priority pull-in data acquisition process ends.

  On the other hand, when determining that the internal winning combination is not only MB or SB, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the push order determination flag is “1” (S233). When determining that the push order determination flag is “1”, the main CPU 31 refers to the priority pull-in data selection table corresponding to the priority pull-in data selection table selection data, and based on the stopped reel and the search target reel. Priority acquisition data is acquired (S234). When this process ends, the priority pull-in data acquisition process ends.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the push order determination flag is not “1”, the main CPU 31 acquires the priority pull-in data selection table selection data as the priority pull-in data (S235). When this process ends, the priority pull-in data acquisition process ends.

  In the MB gaming state (CT gaming state), an MB priority table (not shown) is acquired. The priority order table for MB defines the pull-in data so that the priority order of the combination of symbols of the replay combination is higher than the priority order of the combination of symbols of the small role.

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

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

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a sliding piece number determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 70 (S244). Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a reel stop command to the sub-control circuit 72 (S245). The reel stop command includes information such as the type of reel to be stopped and the number of sliding pieces.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines and stores a planned stop position based on the symbol counter and the number of sliding symbols (S246). The main CPU 31 adds the value of the number of sliding symbols to the value of the symbol counter, and determines the result as the planned stop position. When the planned stop position is stored, the driving of the stepping motor is controlled by an interrupt process (see FIG. 80) to be described later, and the rotation of the reel waits for the symbol counter to be updated to the value of the planned stop position. Stopped.

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

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs control change processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 75 (S249). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is 0 (S250). When the main CPU 31 determines that the stop button non-operating counter is 0, the main CPU 31 ends the reel stop control process. When the main CPU 31 determines that the stop button non-operating counter is not 0, the above-described expected display combination storing process (FIG. 65). (S251). In this process, the priority pull-in rank data is determined for each symbol position of the remaining rotating reel. After performing this process, the process proceeds to S241.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 70, the sliding piece number determination process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 selects line mask data corresponding to the operation stop button (S271). When the left stop button 7L is pressed, the main CPU 31 selects “10000000” in which “1” is set in bit 7 corresponding to the “left reel A line” of the stop data as the line mask data. When the middle stop button 7C is pressed, “00010000” in which “1” is set in bit 4 corresponding to “middle reel A line” of the stop data is selected as the line mask data. When the right stop button 7R is pressed, “00000010” in which “1” is set to bit 1 corresponding to “right reel A line” of the stop data is selected as the line mask data.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is 2 (S272). When the main CPU 31 determines that the stop button non-operating counter is not 2, it performs second and third stop processing described later with reference to FIG. 71 (S273).

  When determining that the stop button non-operating counter is 2 in S272, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button is a left stop button (S274). When determining that the stop button is the left stop button, the main CPU 31 obtains the table selection data and the symbol counter at the time of the forward press (S275). Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the corresponding first stop table (FIG. 31) at the time of forward pressing, and acquires the number of sliding pieces for stop data and the line change status based on the symbol counter (S276).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the stop button is not the left stop button, the main CPU 31 obtains the irregular selection table selection data and the symbol counter (S277). Next, the main CPU 31 sets an irregular pressing stop table (FIG. 49) corresponding to the irregular pressing table selection data (S278).

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a line change bit check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 72 (S279). Next, the main CPU 31 performs a line mask data change process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 73 (S280). Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the stop table at the time of irregular pressing, and acquires the number of stop pieces for stop data based on the line mask data and the symbol counter (S281).

  After S281, S276, or S273, the main CPU 31 performs a priority pull-in control process that will be described later with reference to FIG. 74 (S282). In this process, the priority pull-in order data is compared according to each symbol position from the stop start position to the symbol position in the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols “3 (or 1)”, and the most appropriate number of sliding symbols is determined. Is done. When this process ends, the sliding piece number determination process ends.

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

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is during the second stop operation (S301). When determining that it is during the second stop operation, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is a forward press (the first stop is the left main reel) (S302). When the main CPU 31 determines that it is a forward press, it performs a line change bit check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 72 (S303).

  When the main CPU 31 determines after S303 that it is not at the time of the second stop operation at S301, or when it is determined that it is not the forward press at S302, the line mask data changing process described later with reference to FIG. (S304).

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a sliding frame number search process (S305). In this process, the stop table is referred to, and the number of stop pieces for stop data is determined based on the stop start position. For example, if the line mask data is “00010000” corresponding to “middle reel A line”, the main CPU 31 refers to the column of “middle reel A line” of bit 4 and ranges from the stop start position to the maximum number of sliding frames. For each of the symbol positions up to the above, it is sequentially searched whether or not the corresponding data is “1”. Then, as a result of the search, the main CPU 31 determines the difference from the stop start position to the symbol position where the corresponding data is “1” as the number of sliding symbols. When this process is finished, the second and third stop processes are finished.

  Next, the line change bit check process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the line change bit is on (S311). The main CPU 31 refers to the column corresponding to “middle reel line change” or “right reel line change” in the stop table, and determines whether or not the data corresponding to the stop start position is “1”. When the main CPU 31 determines that the line change bit is not on, the main CPU 31 ends the line change bit check process. On the other hand, when determining that the line change bit is on, the main CPU 31 sets the B line status (S312). When this process ends, the line change bit check process ends.

  Next, the line mask data changing process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the C line status is set (S321). When determining that the C line status is set, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the operation stop button at the second stop is the middle stop button (S322). When determining that the operation stop button at the second stop is the middle stop button, the main CPU 31 rotates the line mask data twice to the left (S323). The line mask data “00010000” is changed to “01000000”. As a result, the column of bit 6 corresponding to the “middle reel C line data” in the second and third stop tables (FIGS. 33 and 34) at the time of forward pressing is referred to. When this process ends, the line mask data change process ends.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the operation stop button at the second stop is not the middle stop button, the main CPU 31 rotates the line mask data twice to the right (S324). The line mask data “00000010” is changed to “10000000”. As a result, the column of bit 7 corresponding to the “right reel C line data” in the second and third stop tables (FIG. 33 and FIG. 34) at the time of forward pressing is referred to. When this process ends, the line mask data change process ends.

  When determining that the C line status is not set in S321, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the B line status is set (S325). When determining that the B line status is not set, the main CPU 31 ends the line mask data changing process. On the other hand, when determining that the B line status is set, the main CPU 31 rotates the line mask data to the right (S326). For example, when the line mask data is “00000010”, it is changed to “00000001”. As a result, the column corresponding to “B line data” in the stop table is referred to. When this process ends, the line mask data change process ends.

  Next, the priority attraction control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 sets “4” as the initial value of the priority order counter and sets “4” as the number of checks (S341).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the CT gaming state flag is on (S342). When determining that the CT gaming state flag is ON, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the operation stop button is a left stop button (S343). When determining that the operation stop button is the left stop button, the main CPU 31 changes the initial value of the priority order counter and the number of checks to “2” (S344).

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the operation stop button is not the left stop button in S343 after S344, or determines that the CT gaming state flag is not on in S342, the main CPU 31 starts the priority order table (FIG. 50). The address is set, and the address of the priority order table is added based on the number of sliding pieces for stop data (S345).

  Next, the main CPU 31 obtains the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the value of the priority order counter (S346). Next, the main CPU 31 adds the acquired number of sliding symbols to the stop start position, and acquires the priority pull-in rank data from the corresponding symbol position in the expected display combination storing area (S347).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the priority pull-in order data acquired in S347 is equal to or higher than the pre-priority pull-in rank data acquired previously (S348). When the main CPU 31 determines that the priority pull-in rank data acquired in S347 is greater than or equal to the previously acquired priority pull-in rank data, the main CPU 31 saves the number of sliding pieces acquired in S346 (S349).

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the priority pull-in rank data acquired after S349 or in S347 is not equal to or higher than the previously acquired priority pull-in rank data, the main CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the number of checks and subtracts the priority order by one. (S350). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of checks is 0 (S351). When the main CPU 31 determines that the number of checks is not 0, the process proceeds to S346. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the number of checks is 0, the main CPU 31 returns the number of sliding pieces that have been retreated (S352). When this process ends, the priority pull-in control process ends.

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

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is after the third stop (S371). When determining that it is after the third stop, the main CPU 31 ends the control change process. On the other hand, when determining that it is not after the third stop, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is after the second stop (S372). When determining that it is after the second stop, the main CPU 31 performs a second post-stop control change process described later with reference to FIG. 76 (S373). When this process ends, the control change process ends.

  When determining that it is not after the second stop, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is a forward press (S374). When the main CPU 31 determines that it is not a forward press, it ends the control change process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that it is a forward press, the main CPU 31 obtains a forward push control change table (FIG. 32) according to the forward push table change data, and sets the number of searches (S375). Next, the main CPU 31 acquires a planned stop position (S376).

  Next, the main CPU 31 updates the change target position according to the planned stop position (S377). For example, if the planned stop position is “16”, the main CPU 31 updates the change target position to “16”. Next, the main CPU 31 obtains the second and third stop table numbers for stoppage and the C line check data at the time of the forward press according to the change target position and the value of the line change status (S378). Next, the main CPU 31 sets a corresponding stop table based on the second and third stop table numbers at the time of forward pressing (S379). When this process ends, the control change process ends.

  Next, the second post-stop control change process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is a forward press (S401). When the main CPU 31 determines that it is not a forward press, it ends the control change process after the second stop. On the other hand, when it is determined that the main CPU 31 is a forward press, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the C line check data is on (S402). When determining that the C line check data is not on, the main CPU 31 ends the control change process after the second stop.

  On the other hand, when determining that the C line check data is ON, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the line change bit corresponding to the stop start position at the second stop is ON (S403). When the main CPU 31 determines that the line change bit corresponding to the stop start position at the time of the second stop is not on, the main CPU 31 ends the control change process after the second stop.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the line change bit corresponding to the stop start position at the time of the second stop is on, the main CPU 31 sets “1” to the stored second and third stop table numbers at the time of forward pressing. Addition is performed and a corresponding stop table is set (S404). Next, the main CPU 31 sets the C line status (S405). When this process ends, the control change process after the second stop ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 77, the bonus end check process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 turns off the CT gaming state flag and the SB gaming state flag (S421). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the bonus end number counter is 0 (S422). When determining that the bonus end number counter is not 0, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus end check process.

  On the other hand, when determining that the bonus end number counter is 0, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus end process (S423). The main CPU 31 turns off the MB gaming state flag and clears the bonus end number counter. Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a bonus end command to the sub-control circuit (S424). When this process ends, the bonus end check process ends.

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

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is MB (S441). When determining that the display combination is MB, the main CPU 31 performs MB operation processing (S442). The main CPU 31 turns on the MB gaming state flag and sets 200 in the bonus end number counter.

  Next, the main CPU 31 clears the data stored in the carryover combination storage area (S443). Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a bonus start command to the sub control circuit (S444). When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

  When determining that the display combination is not MB in S441, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is SB (S445). When determining that the display combination is SB, the main CPU 31 turns on the SB gaming state flag (S446). When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

  On the other hand, when determining that the display combination is not SB, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is replay (S447). When determining that the display combination is replay, the main CPU 31 copies the value of the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion counter (S448).

  The main CPU 31 determines whether or not the MB gaming state flag is ON after S448 or when it is determined in S447 that the display combination is not replay (S449). When the main CPU 31 determines that the MB gaming state flag is not on, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, when determining that the MB gaming state flag is on, the main CPU 31 turns on the CT gaming state flag (S450). When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

  Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 79, a display combination determination process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is 0 (S471). When the main CPU 31 determines that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is not 0, the main CPU 31 ends the display combination determination process.

  On the other hand, when determining that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is 0, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the MB gaming state flag is on (S472). When determining that the MB gaming state flag is on, the main CPU 31 ends the display combination determination process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the MB gaming state flag is not on, the main CPU 31 refers to the gaming state transition table (FIG. 9) and corresponds to the current RT gaming state based on the RT gaming state flag and the display combination. The RT gaming state flag is cleared, and the RT gaming state flag corresponding to the destination RT gaming state is set (S473).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the gaming state has shifted from the RT5 gaming state to the RT3 gaming state (S474). When the main CPU 31 determines that the RT5 gaming state has not shifted to the RT3 gaming state, the main CPU 31 ends the display combination determination process.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that it has transitioned from the RT5 gaming state to the RT3 gaming state, it determines a lock number based on the game lock lottery table (FIG. 51) and stores it in the game lock flag storage area (FIG. 58). Store (S475). Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the game lock lottery table, acquires the lock time based on the lock number, and sets it in the game lock timer provided in the RAM 33 (S476). Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a game lock command (S477). When this process ends, the display combination determination process ends.

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

  First, the main CPU 31 saves the register (S481). Next, the main CPU 31 performs input port check processing (S482). In this process, signals input from various switches such as a stop switch are checked.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs an input state command setting process (S483). For example, when there is an input from the stop switch 7S, the main CPU 31 sets a command corresponding to the type of the corresponding stop button. Next, the main CPU 31 performs communication data transmission processing (S484). Specifically, the main CPU 31 transmits the command set in S483 to the sub control circuit 72.

  The sub control circuit 72 can specify the stop button 7 being pressed and its type based on the command transmitted in S484, and based on this, the timing at which the stop button 7 is pressed. Thus, the rotation of the corresponding sub reel 23 can be stopped.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a reel control process (S485). In this process, when the start of rotation of all the main reels is requested, the driving of the stepping motor 49 is controlled so that the rotation of each main reel is started and then rotated at a constant speed. In addition, when the number of sliding pieces and the planned stop position are determined, the symbol counter of the corresponding main reel is updated by the number of sliding pieces and waits for the value corresponding to the planned stop position (in other words, Waiting for the symbol of the planned stop position to reach the middle stage of the display window), the drive of the stepping motor 49 is controlled so as to decelerate and stop the rotation.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a lamp and 7-segment drive process (S486). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the data stored in the game lock flag storage area is 0 (S487). When determining that the data stored in the game lock flag storage area is not 0, the main CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the game lock timer (S488). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the game lock timer is 0 (S489). When determining that the value of the game lock timer is 0, the main CPU 31 clears the game lock flag storage area (S490).

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the game lock timer is not 0 in S489 after S490, or determines that the data stored in the game lock flag storage area is 0 in S487, Returning is performed (S491). When this process ends, the interrupt process ends.

  As described above, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a plurality of reels (for example, the main reel 3 described above) in which a plurality of symbols are arranged on each peripheral surface, and a start operation detection that detects a start operation. Means (for example, the above-mentioned start switch 6S), internal lottery means (for example, the above-mentioned internal lottery process) for determining an internal winning combination based on detection of the start operation performed by the start operation detecting means, and a plurality of reels Reel rotating means (for example, the above-described stepping motor 49) for rotating each of the above, stop operation detecting means (for example, the above-mentioned stop switch 7S) for detecting the stop operation according to each reel, and according to each reel Design specifying means (for example, the above-described symbol counter, the above-mentioned main reel illustration) for specifying a symbol at a predetermined position (for example, the middle stage of each main display window 4 described above) The stop operation is detected by the priority table storage means (for example, the main ROM 32 described above) and the stop operation detecting means for storing the priority table that defines the priority order according to the combination of symbols. When within the predetermined range from the symbol specified by the symbol specifying unit based on the priority table stored by the priority table storage unit (for example, within the range of three symbols which is the maximum number of sliding symbols) A reel stop means (for example, the above-described reel stop control process) that stops the rotation of the reels when the symbol with the highest priority reaches the predetermined position. It is equipped with.

  In addition, the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment has a first symbol combination (for example, a bell A symbol to be described later) composed of symbols arranged at intervals included in the predetermined range on the peripheral surface of each reel. When a combination) is displayed by a plurality of reels, a predetermined number (for example, 10 described later) of game media is paid out to the player, and the predetermined range is exceeded on the peripheral surface of at least one reel. When a second symbol combination including symbols arranged at intervals (for example, a combination of symbols of special roles 1 to 3 described later) is displayed by a plurality of reels, the predetermined combination is given to the player. Is provided with a payout means (for example, a display combination search process and a medal payout process described later) for paying out a smaller number (for example, two later described) of game media.

  Further, the internal lottery means allows a plurality of predetermined internal winning combinations that are permitted to display the first symbol combination and the second symbol combination (for example, the aforementioned small role / replay data pointer "41" to “57”) can be determined, and the priority table storage means defines the priority of the first symbol combination higher than the priority of the second symbol combination (for example, the above-described first priority table). Priority table A) and a second priority table that defines the priority of the first symbol combination lower than the priority of the second symbol combination (for example, the priority table D or priority described above) Table E).

  Furthermore, when a predetermined internal winning combination is determined by the internal lottery means, the detection of the stop operation corresponding to each reel is performed in the order previously assigned to the determined predetermined internal winning combination (for example, the small winning combination described above). If the data pointer for replay is any of “42” to “49”, “middle left and right” or “middle right and left”), the rotation of the reel is stopped based on the first priority table. The detection of the stop operation corresponding to each reel is in an order different from the order previously assigned to the determined predetermined internal winning combination (for example, the aforementioned small role / replay data pointer is “42” to “49”. In any case, the rotation of the reels is stopped based on the second priority table when the operation is performed in “left middle right”, “left / right middle”, “middle left / right” or “middle right / left”.

  That is, when a predetermined internal winning combination is determined, the order of performing the stop operation for displaying the first symbol combination with a larger number of game media to be paid out, that is, the pressing order, is determined in a plurality of ways. Are respectively associated with predetermined internal winning combinations. Therefore, it is not necessary to perform a dedicated lottery process in order to select this push order, and an increase in the number of programs can be prevented as much as possible.

  In addition, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when a combination of symbols relating to replay (for example, the combination of symbols of replay shown in FIG. 6 described above) is displayed by a plurality of reels, When a combination of means (for example, see FIG. 9 and FIG. 10 described above) is displayed on the means (for example, S448 of the bonus operation check process shown in FIG. 78 described above) and the symbols related to the replay time operation by a plurality of reels. , Replay time operating means for operating the replay time in which the probability that the internal winning combination allowing the display of the combination of symbols relating to replay is determined by the internal lottery means (for example, the display combination shown in FIG. 79 described above, etc.) S473) of the determination time process.

  In addition, by the internal lottery means, a combination of symbols related to the operation of a specific replay time (for example, the above-mentioned RT3) (for example, a combination of the above-mentioned RT3 Lip symbols, hereinafter referred to as a specific symbol combination) and A combination of a predetermined symbol different from a specific symbol combination (for example, a combination of the above-mentioned RT4 Lip symbols, in other words, a combination of symbols related to operation of a predetermined replay time different from the specific replay time. ) Is allowed to be determined in a plurality of ways (for example, the aforementioned small role / replay data pointers “33” to “37”). Furthermore, a priority table storage means defines a priority level of a specific symbol combination higher than a priority level of a predetermined symbol combination (for example, the priority level table C described above); A predetermined priority table (for example, the above-described priority table B) that defines the priority of symbol combinations lower than the priority of predetermined symbol combinations is stored.

  Furthermore, when a specific internal winning combination is determined by the internal lottery means, the detection of the stop operation corresponding to each reel is performed in the order previously assigned to the determined specific internal winning combination (for example, the small winning combination described above). When the replay data pointer is “33”, “left middle right”), the rotation of the reels is stopped based on the specific priority table, while the stop operation corresponding to each reel is detected. The reel rotation is stopped based on the predetermined priority table when the order is different from the order previously assigned to the determined internal winning combination.

  In other words, when a specific internal winning combination is determined, the order in which the stop operation is performed in order to activate a specific replay time, that is, the pressing order, corresponds to a plurality of specific internal winning combinations determined in advance. It is attached. Therefore, it is not necessary to perform a dedicated lottery process in order to select this push order, and an increase in the number of programs can be prevented as much as possible.

  In addition, the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment has a standby time determination means (for example, the above-described game lock time) that determines a predetermined standby time when a combination of specific symbols is displayed by a plurality of reels. For example, the display combination determination process shown in FIG. 79 described above (S476) and the timer means for measuring the standby time determined by the standby time determination means (eg, interrupt process S488 shown in FIG. 80) Standby means (for example, S13 in the main flowchart shown in FIG. 59) that waits so that each of the plurality of reels is not rotated by the reel rotating means while the waiting time is measured by the timer means; I have.

  That is, when a specific internal winning combination is determined, if the pressing order previously assigned to the determined specific internal winning combination and the pressing order adopted by the player match, The operation of the replay time is started, and during a period until a predetermined standby time elapses, the game is kept waiting so that each of the plurality of reels is not rotated, and the progress of the game is stopped. As a result, it is possible to notify the player that the operation of the specific replay time is started by an unexpected method, and it is possible to improve the interest.

  Here, for example, when a dedicated lottery process is performed separately from the internal lottery process, and the process of temporarily stopping the progress of the game (the game lock process described above) is performed only based on the result, the player However, it is not interesting to intervene in the presence or absence of the game lock process. However, in the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, since the player has selected the pressing order, the presence or absence of the game lock process is determined. Therefore, the player's hand is involved in the presence or absence of the game lock process. It is possible to improve the interest even more.

  In addition, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment operates the first replay time (RT1 or RT2) depending on whether the inserted number is “2” or the inserted number is “3”. The probability that the replay combination will be determined when the second replay time (RT3, RT4 or RT5) is being activated and the probability that the replay combination will be determined when the second replay time is being performed are different. Yes. More specifically, when the operation of the first replay time (RT1 or RT2) is performed, when the number of inserted sheets is “2” (for example, see FIG. 24 described above) The probability that a replay combination will be determined is higher than when the number is “3” (see, for example, FIG. 18 described above). On the other hand, when the second replay time (RT3, RT4 or RT5) is being operated, the number of inserted sheets is “3” (for example, see FIG. 20 described above). The probability that the replay combination is determined is higher than when the number of inserted sheets is “2” (see, for example, FIG. 26 described above).

  Here, in the MB gaming state, the upper limit of the inserted number is “2” (for example, see S37 of the medal reception / start check process shown in FIG. 60). Therefore, when the MB gaming state is started while the first replay time (RT1 or RT2) is being operated, a game in the MB gaming state with a relatively high probability of determining the replay combination. Will be promoted. On the other hand, if the MB gaming state is started while the second replay time (RT3, RT4 or RT5) is being operated, the probability that the replay combination will be determined is relatively low. The game in the game state is advanced.

  In the MB gaming state, the internal winning combination is determined so that the display of the combination of symbols of the small combination is permitted in each game (for example, see S74 of the internal lottery process shown in FIG. 61). . Further, the MB gaming state is ended on condition that the combination of symbols of SB is displayed (for example, see S81 of the internal lottery process shown in FIG. 62 described above). Here, when an internal winning combination that is allowed to display the combination of symbols of the small combination simultaneously with the display of the combination of symbols of the replay combination is determined, a priority table for MB (not shown) is referred to. Thus, the rotation of each reel is stopped so that the combination of symbols of the replay combination is displayed with priority over the combination of symbols of the small combination.

  Therefore, when the probability that the replay combination is determined in the MB gaming state is high, the combination of symbols of the small combination is displayed compared to the case where the probability that the replay combination is determined in the MB gaming state is low. If “SB” is determined as an internal winning combination during that time, the number of medals to be paid out through the MB gaming state decreases.

  Thus, in the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, the payout number when the MB gaming state is started can be varied according to each of the first replay time and the second replay time. It is possible to improve the interest.

  That is, the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment is a game medium based on the insertion operation detection means (for example, the aforementioned bet switches 11S and 13S and the above-mentioned medal sensor 22S) that detects the insertion operation, and the detection of the insertion operation. The number of inserted coins counting means (for example, S40 in the medal reception / start check process shown in FIG. 60) and the state advantageous for the player (for example, the above-mentioned MB gaming state) are advantageously performed. The internal winning determined by the internal lottery means while the state operating means (for example, S442 of the bonus operation check process shown in FIG. 78 described above) and the advantageous state operating means are operating in a state advantageous to the player. A table of combinations of symbols related to payout of game media at the same time as combinations of symbols permitted to be displayed by the determined internal winning combination The internal winning combination determining means (for example, S74 of the internal lottery process shown in FIG. 61) described above and the combination of predetermined symbols (for example, the above-described SB described above) are determined by the internal lottery means. When an internal winning combination permitting display of the symbol combination) is determined, advantageous state ending means for ending the operation in a state advantageous to the player (for example, S81 of the internal lottery process shown in FIG. 62 described above); .

  The number-of-insertions counting means counts the number of game media inserted up to a specific number (for example, the above-mentioned three) when the operation in a state advantageous to the player is not performed by the advantageous state operation means. On the other hand, when the operation in a state advantageous to the player is performed by the advantageous state operation means, the number of inserted game media is counted up to a predetermined number (for example, the above-mentioned two sheets).

  In addition, the priority table storage means stores an advantageous state priority table that prescribes the priority of the combination of symbols related to re-games higher than the priority of the combination of symbols related to payout of the game medium, When an operation in a state advantageous to the player is performed, the reel rotation is stopped based on the priority state priority table.

  Further, when the number of inserted game media counted by the number-of-insertions counting means is the predetermined number by the replay time actuating means, the combination of symbols relating to replay is displayed compared to when the number is the specific number. The first replay time (for example, the above-mentioned RT1, RT2) determined with a high probability that the internal winning combination that permits the game is inserted, or the number of game media input counted by the input number counting means is the predetermined number When the second replay time (for example, RT3 to RT5 described above) is determined with a low probability that the internal winning combination permitting the display of the combination of symbols relating to replay is lower than when the number is the specific number. The operation was performed.

  The data table stored in the main ROM 32 of the main control circuit 71 and the contents of the program executed by the main CPU 31 have been described above. Next, the contents of the data table (FIGS. 81 to 107) stored in the sub ROM 82 of the sub control circuit 72 and the program (FIGS. 110 to 122) executed by the sub CPU 81 will be described.

  Although detailed description will be made later, in the sub control circuit 72 according to the present embodiment, when the internal winning combination (see FIG. 28) to which the above-mentioned push order is assigned is determined in the main control circuit 71, the sub control circuit When the effect state managed at 72 is an assist time (hereinafter abbreviated as AT) effect state, an effect is provided in which the player is notified of the push order. For example, the player may be informed of the pressing order by outputting a sound informing the pressing order from the speaker 21 or by emitting a button lamp composed of LEDs incorporated in each stop button in accordance with the assigned pressing order. To.

  For the player, if the push order is to be informed, it is not necessary to press the stop button after selecting multiple push orders depending on intuition or luck, etc. Compared to the case where the push order is not informed Thus, it becomes possible to display the target symbol combination relatively easily.

  First, with reference to FIG. 81, the arrangement of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of each sub reel 23 will be described. A translucent sheet member (reel sheet) is mounted on the peripheral surface of each sub-reel 23. On the reel sheet, a plurality of types of symbols are continuously drawn in the rotation direction. The symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of each sub reel 23 are red 7 (symbol 61), CASINO (symbol 62), single BAR (symbol 63), double BAR (symbol 64), triple BAR (symbol 65), cherry (Symbol 66) and SPIN (symbol 67).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 82, the arrangement of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the 4th reel 113 will be described. On the peripheral surface of the 4th reel 113, a plurality of types of symbols are continuously arranged in the rotation direction. More specifically, on the peripheral surface of the 4th reel 113, “normal”, “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, “6”, “7” and “WIN” Is arranged.

  Next, the sub reel symbol arrangement table will be described with reference to FIG. The sub reel symbol arrangement table represents the arrangement of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of each sub reel 23 shown in FIG. 81 by data. The sub-reel symbol arrangement table defines a symbol code indicating the type of symbol arranged at each position according to each position “0” to “20” in the rotation direction of the sub-reel. The symbol code is 1-byte data, and each of “1 (00000001B)” to “8 (00001000B)” is assigned according to the eight types of symbols described above.

  Next, the 4th reel symbol arrangement table will be described with reference to FIG. The 4th reel symbol arrangement table represents the arrangement of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the 4th reel 113 shown in FIG. 82 by data. The 4th reel symbol arrangement table defines a symbol code indicating the type of symbol arranged at each position according to each position “0” to “8” in the rotation direction of the 4th reel.

  Next, the sub reel symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The sub-reel symbol combination table defines data indicating a combination of symbols to be displayed by each sub-reel along the effect lines 28a and 28b, a sub display combination, and the number of ATs. The sub display combination is data for identifying a combination of the sub symbols. The sub display combination is basically 1-byte data in which a unique combination of sub symbols is assigned to each bit. The sub display combination is stored in a sub display combination storage area (not shown) provided in the sub RAM 83.

  The symbol combination “BAR (ANY)” is composed of two or more kinds of symbols of the symbol “single BAR”, the symbol “double BAR”, and the symbol “triple BAR”. For example, the case where the symbol “single BAR” is displayed on the left sub-reel 23L, the symbol “double BAR” is displayed on the middle sub-reel 23C, and the symbol “triple BAR” is displayed on the effect line.

  The AT number is data indicating the number of games in which the AT effect state (or the ART effect state described later) continues. For example, when the sub display combination is red 7, “300” is determined as the AT number. In the present embodiment, when the above-described game lock process is performed in the main control circuit 71, the sub reel 23 is rotated and stopped for a predetermined number of times while waiting without rotating the main reel 3. Done. Then, as a result of the rotation of the sub reel 23 being stopped, the number of ATs is determined based on the displayed symbol combination. The AT number is managed by an AT number counter provided in the sub RAM 83.

  Here, when the sub display combination is “red 7”, the largest number of ATs is determined. The symbol “red 7” constituting the symbol combination of the sub display combination “red 7” is drawn so as to straddle two symbol positions (for example, “5” and “4”) on the peripheral surface of the sub reel. This is intended to make the player recognize that a large privilege is granted intuitively.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 86 and 87, the configuration of “CASINO” of the symbol 62 (see FIG. 81) which is a specific symbol arranged on the peripheral surface of the sub reel 23 will be described.

  The symbol “CASINO” constitutes a symbol combination of the sub display combination “CASINO” and a symbol combination of the sub display combination “MB” (see FIG. 85). When the symbol combination of the sub display combination “CASINO” is displayed, the symbol “CASINO” is displayed on the production lines 28a and 28b. On the other hand, when a combination of symbols of the sub display combination “MB” is displayed, the symbol “CASINO” is not displayed on the production lines 28a and 28b, and “upper, upper and lower” of each sub display window 24 is displayed. "," Upper, Lower and Lower "and" Lower, Upper and Lower ".

  The symbol “CASINO” includes an upper region 62a, a lower region 62b, and a middle region 62c sandwiched between the upper region 62a and the lower region 62b. The middle area 62c has the characters “CASINO” in the area. The upper region 62a and the lower region 62b have characters different from the character “CASINO” in the regions.

  Here, the symbol “CASINO” has different characters in the lower display area 62b depending on what is arranged on the peripheral surface of the left sub reel 23L and the middle sub reel 23C and what is arranged on the peripheral surface of the right sub reel 23R ( (See FIG. 81). As shown in (1) of FIG. 86, in the symbol “CASINO” arranged on the peripheral surfaces of the left sub-reel 23L and the middle sub-reel 23C, each of the upper region 62a and the lower region 62b has a character “CHANCE”. On the other hand, as shown in (2) of FIG. 86, in the symbol “CASINO” arranged on the peripheral surface of the right sub reel 23R, the upper region 62a has the characters “CHANCE” and the lower region 62b has the characters “CHANCE”. "REPLAY".

  The middle region 62c has translucency. The upper region 62a and the lower region 62b have translucency with lower light transmittance than the middle region 62c. Specifically, the upper region 62a and the lower region 62b are subjected to smoke processing. For example, it is colored with a dark paint such as black or brown, and has a light transmittance of about 40 to 60%.

  That is, in the upper area 62a and the lower area 62b, when the back lamp 102 is turned off and the amount of light is not sufficient, the character “CHANCE” in the area cannot be visually recognized by the player due to the smoke processing. It becomes. On the other hand, when the back lamp 102 is turned on and the amount of light increases, the character “CHANCE” in the area becomes visible to the player.

  Here, in the present embodiment, when the symbol combination of the sub display combination “MB” is displayed (see FIG. 85), the symbol “CASINO” of each sub reel 23 is displayed in the “upper, upper and The rotation of each sub reel is stopped so as to be displayed in any one of “lower stage”, “upper stage, lower stage and lower stage” and “lower stage, upper stage and lower stage”. At this time, as shown in (1) of FIG. 87, the combination of the upper area 62a and the lower area 62b of the symbol “CASINO” of each sub reel 23 is displayed in a horizontal straight line in the central band C of each sub display window 24. Become so.

  Further, the back lamp 102 is provided in an area located inside each sub reel 23 and behind the central band C. When the combination of the upper area 62a and the lower area 62b of the pattern “CASINO” is displayed along the central band C, when each of the back lamps 102 is turned on, the upper area 62a displayed along the central band C and The combination of the lower region 62b is irradiated from behind. Then, as shown in (2) of FIG. 87, the characters “CHANCE” in the upper region 62a and the lower region 62b are visible to the player, and the characters “CHANCE” are aligned along the central band C. Looks like. When the combination of the upper area 62a and the lower area 62b of the symbol “CASINO” of each sub reel is displayed linearly along the center band C of the sub display window 24, the character “CHANCE” is displayed on the 7-segment display 103. Is displayed.

  Here, when the combination of symbols of the sub display combination “Replay” is displayed (see FIG. 85), the symbol “CASINO” of the right sub reel 23R is displayed in the upper stage of the right display window 24R, and the lower area 62b is in the center. Displayed in band C. At this time, when the back lamp 102 of the right sub reel 23R is turned on, the lower region 62b displayed in the central band C is irradiated from the rear. Then, as shown in (3) of FIG. 87, the character “REPLAY” in the lower area 62b becomes visible to the player. At this time, the characters “REPLAY” are displayed on the 7-segment display 103.

  In this way, by making the player perform different ways of showing one symbol, a plurality of roles can be given even for the same symbol. Therefore, the interest of the game can be enhanced and the degree of freedom of the arrangement of symbols can be increased.

  Next, a sub display combination (AT number) lottery table selection table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The sub display combination (AT number) lottery table selection table defines a plurality (eight types in the illustrated example) of sub display combination (AT number) lottery tables 1-8. Then, each sub display combination (AT number) in the case of “mode A” in accordance with three timings for performing the sub display combination (AT number) lottery, that is, “per unit” and “addition” The lottery value when the lottery table is determined and the lottery value when each sub display combination (AT number) lottery table is determined in the “mode B” are defined.

  The “first win” is referred to when winning is a result of performing an AT lottery process described later. “Self hit” is referred to when the effect state when the above-described game lock process is performed is not the AT effect state. That is, when the RT3 Lip symbol combination is displayed in the RT5 gaming state, the notification of the push order that enables the display of the RT3 Lip symbol combination is not performed. “Addition” is referred to when the effect state when the game lock process described above is performed is the AT effect state.

  “Mode A” and “Mode B” are switched from one to the other according to the determined internal winning combination or display combination (S636 in FIG. 118 and S682 in FIG. 120). In any case of “mode A”, the sub display combination (AT number) lottery table 1 is selected regardless of “first win”, “self-winning”, and “addition”. Further, when the mode is “B”, another sub display combination (AT number) lottery table different from the sub display combination (AT number) lottery table 1 is selected.

  Next, the sub display combination (AT number) lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The sub display combination (AT number) lottery table defines a plurality (10 types in the illustrated example) of sub display combinations. Then, the lottery value when each sub display combination is determined is defined according to the number of times of SPIN.

  The number of SPINs is the number of times each sub reel 23 is rotated and stopped while the main reels 3 are not rotated after the game lock process is performed. The SPIN number is managed by a SPIN number counter provided in the sub RAM 83.

  As sub-indicators, “SPIN”, “SPIN + Cherry”, “Cherry”, “BAR (ANY)”, “BAR (ANY) + Cherry”, “Single BAR”, “Single BAR + Cherry”, “Double BAR” "," Triple BAR "and" MB "are defined. For example, when “single BAR” is determined as the sub display combination, each sub reel 23 is rotated and stopped so that a combination of symbols of the single BAR is displayed. As a result, “50” is determined as the AT number (see FIG. 85) and added to the AT number counter.

  89 to 93 show the sub display combination (AT number) lottery table 1. The sub display combination (AT number) lottery table 1A shown in FIG. 89 is selected when the sub lottery number determined with reference to the game lock lottery table (FIG. 51) is “3”. The sub display combination (AT number) lottery table 1B shown in FIG. 90 is selected when the sub lottery number is “5”.

  The sub display combination (AT number) lottery table 1C shown in FIG. 91 is selected when the sub lottery number is “7”. The sub display combination (AT number) lottery table 1D shown in FIG. 92 is selected when the sub lottery number is “8”. The sub display combination (AT number) lottery table 1E shown in FIG. 93 is selected when the sub lottery number is “10”.

  The sub display combination (AT number) lottery table 1 first determines “SPIN” as the sub display combination when the game lock process is started (at this time, the SPIN number counter is 0). When the sub display combination “SPIN” is determined, the middle sub reel 23C is rotated and stopped so that the symbol “SPIN” of the middle sub reel 23C is displayed in the sub display window 24C. Thereafter, the lottery process for determining the sub display combination (in other words, determining the AT number) is performed until the number of SPINs corresponding to the number of sub lotteries is counted.

  94 to 98 show the sub display combination (AT number) lottery table 3. The sub display combination (AT number) lottery table 3A shown in FIG. 94 is selected when the sub lottery number determined with reference to the game lock lottery table (FIG. 51) is “3”. The sub display combination (AT number) lottery table 3B shown in FIG. 95 is selected when the sub lottery number is “5”.

  The sub display combination (AT number) lottery table 3C shown in FIG. 96 is selected when the sub lottery number is “7”. The sub display combination (AT number) lottery table 3D shown in FIG. 97 is selected when the sub lottery number is “8”. The sub display combination (AT number) lottery table 3E shown in FIG. 98 is selected when the sub lottery number is “10”.

  The sub display combination (AT number) lottery table 3 first determines “MB” as the sub display combination when the game lock process is started (at this time, the SPIN number counter is 0). When the sub display combination “MB” is determined, each sub reel 23 is rotated and stopped so that the symbol “CASINO” of each sub reel 23 is displayed in a special manner described later. Thereafter, the lottery process for determining the sub display combination (in other words, determining the AT number) is performed until the number of SPINs corresponding to the number of sub lotteries is counted.

  When the sub display combination (AT number) lottery table 3 is selected, the sub display combination (for example, 3) having a relatively larger number of ATs than when the sub display combination (AT number) lottery table 1 is selected. There is a high probability that the continuous BAR) will be determined. For this reason, when the sub display combination (AT number) lottery table 3 is selected, the combination of symbols displayed when the game lock process is started as described above is the sub display combination (AT number) lottery table 1. Is made different from when the player is selected, and the undulations expected by the player are generated.

  The 4th reel rotation pattern table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The 4th reel rotation pattern table defines the symbols of the 4th reel determined according to the SPIN number “0” to “10” for each sub lottery number determined with reference to the game lock lottery table (FIG. 51). ing.

  For example, when the sub lottery number is “3”, when the game lock process is started (at this time, the SPIN number counter is 0), the symbol “3” is first determined. Then, the 4th reel 113 is rotated and stopped so that the symbol “3” is displayed. Accordingly, when the game lock process is started, the sub reel 23 is rotated and stopped a total of three times (in other words, the lottery process for determining the number of ATs is performed three times). Be informed.

  Also, the symbol “2” is determined when the SPIN number counter is “1”, the symbol “1” is determined when the SPIN number counter is “2”, and the symbol “WIN” is determined when the SPIN number counter is “3”. . That is, as the sub reel 23 is rotated and stopped, and the number of SPINs is counted, the player is sequentially notified of how many times the sub reel 23 is rotated and stopped.

  Thus, the number of times that the sub reel 23 is rotated and stopped is notified to the player by the symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the 4th reel. Since the symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the 4th reel are provided with symbols “1” to “7”, the player is prepared to inform the player of the number of times the sub reel 23 is rotated and stopped up to seven times. .

  Here, when the number of sub lotteries is “8” or “10”, the number of times the sub reel 23 is rotated and stopped exceeds seven. For example, when the sub lottery number is “8”, first, when the game lock process is started (at this time, the SPIN number counter is 0), the symbol “7” is determined. At the next time (the SPIN number counter is 1 at this time), the symbol “7” is determined again instead of the symbol “6”. At this time (the SPIN number counter is 1), “SPIN” is determined as the sub display combination (see FIGS. 92 and 97). In other words, once the count-down display of the number of times the sub reel 23 is rotated and stopped is started and then repartitioned, the notification of the number of times exceeding seven times can be handled.

  Next, the notification target combination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The notification target combination table defines the internal winning combination to be notified of the push order according to the gaming state managed in the main control circuit 71 and the production state managed in the sub control circuit 72. .

  For example, in the RT5 gaming state and the AT effect state, when any of the small role / replay data pointers “33” to “37” is determined (see FIG. 12), a predetermined voice or The effect data for outputting the light emission pattern is determined, and the player is notified of the pressing order (see FIG. 28) that can display the combination of the RT3 Lip symbols.

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

  The AT lottery table defines the lottery value when the AT lottery is “winning” according to the combination of symbols (display combination) displayed by the main reel 3. When the AT lottery becomes “winning”, the “first winning” in the display combination (AT number) lottery table selection table (FIG. 88) is referred to, and the display combination (AT number) lottery table is determined.

  More specifically, there is a possibility that “winning” may occur, when the data pointer “41 (bell A + special roles 1 to 3)” for the small role / replay is determined, As a result of the player's adoption of a pressing order that matches “left middle right” or “left and right middle”, a combination of symbols of bell A is displayed (left 1st bell A in the diagram), or a small role / replay When the data pointer “38 (RT0 Lip + RT6 Lip A to D)” is determined, a result of the player adopting a push order that matches the pre-assigned push order “left middle right” or “left and right middle” , When a combination of RT6 Lip symbols is displayed (RT6 Lip in the figure).

  Next, the map data lottery table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The map data lottery table prescribes a plurality of map data 1 to 10, and prescribes lottery values when each map data is determined according to the six levels of setting values managed in the main control circuit 71. ing.

  Next, an MB AT lottery value selection data selection table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The intra-MB AT lottery value selection data selection table defines, for each map data 1 to 10, the intra-MB AT lottery value selection data selected according to the number of games counted after the MB gaming state is started. Yes.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 104, the MB lottery AT lottery table will be described.

  The MB lottery AT lottery table defines lottery values that are “winning” for the AT lottery according to the MB lottery AT lottery value selection data. That is, in the MB gaming state, by referring to the tables shown in FIGS. 102 to 104, the lottery value that is “winning” for the AT lottery is determined according to the number of games counted after the MB gaming state is started. It is made to fluctuate.

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

  The precursor table is selected when the AT lottery performed with reference to the AT lottery tables shown in FIGS. 101 and 104 is “winning”. The precursor table defines a plurality of precursor games, and the lottery value when each precursor game is determined according to when the gaming state is the CT gaming state and when the gaming state is another gaming state. It stipulates. The number of precursor games is for managing a period provided until the AT effect state is started.

  Next, the sub reel stop table selection data determination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The sub-reel stop table selection data determination table defines a plurality of sub-reel stop table selection data “0” to “2”, and when the production state is the general production state, when the AT precursor production state, A lottery value is determined when each sub-reel stop table selection data is determined in accordance with each of the effect state and the ART effect state.

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

  The sub-reel stop table selection table determines the number of sliding pieces of each sub-reel 23, that is, stops the rotation of each sub-reel 23 according to the small role / replay data pointer, bonus data pointer, and sub-reel stop table selection data. The data used to determine the position to be used is specified. Specifically, table selection data at the time of forward pressing, table change data at the time of forward pressing, and table selection data at the time of irregular pressing are defined.

  In addition, although illustration is abbreviate | omitted about the structure of the stop table selected based on said each data, it has a structure similar to the stop table (FIGS. 31-35) used about the main reel 3 mentioned above. It is.

  For example, when the small role / replay data pointer is “42” to “49”, “middle left / right” or “middle right / left” is assigned as the push order when the combination of symbols of Bell A is displayed ( (See FIG. 28). Therefore, the stop table selected when the small role / replay data pointer is “42” to “49” is “triple BAR” if the push order is “middle left / right” or “middle right / left”. , “Dual BAR” or “Single BAR” is displayed by the sub-reel 23, but if the pressing order is “left middle right”, “left / right middle”, “middle left / right” or “middle right / left”, The stop data is defined such that (ANY), “double BAR” or “single BAR” is displayed by the sub reels 23.

  Next, the configuration of the effect state flag storage area will be described with reference to FIG. The effect state flag storage area stores an effect state flag consisting of 1 byte. The effect states identified by the effect state flag include a general effect state, an AT precursor effect state, an AT start effect state, an AT effect state, and an ART effect state.

  Next, the configuration of the AT lottery state flag storage area will be described with reference to FIG. The AT lottery status flag storage area stores an AT lottery status flag consisting of 1 byte. The AT lottery state identified by the AT lottery state flag includes mode A and mode B.

  Next, the contents of the program executed by the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  First, a flowchart executed when the power is turned on will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, when the slot machine 1 is powered on, the sub CPU 81 performs an initialization process (S501). In the initialization process, error checking of the SDRAM 83, initialization of the task system, and the like are performed. The sub control circuit 72 employs a multi-thread multi-task operation system.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 activates a lamp control task which will be described later with reference to FIG. 111 (step 502). Next, the sub CPU 81 activates a sound control task which will be described later with reference to FIG. 112 (S503). Next, the sub CPU 31 activates a sub reel / 4th reel control task which will be described later with reference to FIG. 113 (S504). Next, the sub CPU 31 activates a main board communication task which will be described later with reference to FIG. 114 (S505).

  Next, the lamp control task will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs lamp related data initialization processing (S521). Next, the sub CPU 81 waits for a 2 ms event (S522). Other tasks are executed until a 2 ms timer interrupt event message is obtained.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 performs a sound control task execution process (S523). That is, jump to the sound control task. When returning from the sub reel / fourth reel control task, the sub CPU 81 performs an analysis process of the ramp data (S524). Next, the sub CPU 81 performs a lamp lighting control process (S525). When this process is performed, the process proceeds to S522.

  Next, a sound control task will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs an initialization process of sound related data (S541). Next, the sub CPU 81 performs a sub reel control task execution process (S542). That is, jump to the sub reel control task. When returning from the lamp control task, the sub CPU 81 performs sound data analysis processing (S543). Next, the sub CPU 81 performs a sound output control process (S544). When this process is performed, the process proceeds to S542.

  Next, the sub reel / 4th reel control task will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs initialization processing of sub reel / 4th reel related data (S551). Next, the sub CPU 81 performs a lamp control task execution process (S552). That is, jump to the lamp control task. When the sub CPU 81 returns from the sound control task, the sub CPU 81 analyzes the sub reel data and the 4th reel data (S553).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 performs a sub reel / 4th reel control process (S554). In this process, the driving of the stepping motor 149 is controlled so that the rotation of each sub reel is started when the rotation start of all the sub reels is requested. In addition, when the number of sliding symbols and the planned stop position are determined, the sub-reel symbol counter of the corresponding sub-reel is updated by the number of sliding symbols and waits for the value corresponding to the planned stop position to be The driving of the stepping motor 149 is controlled so as to decelerate and stop. Similarly, the rotation and stop control of the 4th reel is also performed. When this process is performed, the process proceeds to S552.

  Next, the main board communication task will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 initializes the communication message queue (S571). Next, the sub CPU 81 performs reception check of the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71 (S572). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a command different from the previous one has been received (S573). If the sub CPU 81 determines that it has not received a command different from the previous one, it moves to S572.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines that a command different from the previous command has been received, it creates game information (such as an internal winning combination) from the command (S574). The gaming state, internal winning combination, display combination and other information managed in the main control circuit 71 included in the command parameters are stored in the sub RAM 83. Next, the sub CPU 81 performs a command analysis process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 115 (S575). When this process is performed, the process proceeds to S572.

  Next, command analysis processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs an effect content determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 116 (S581). Next, the sub CPU 81 performs a lamp data determination process based on the determined effect content (effect number) (S582). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 performs sound data determination processing (S583). When this process is performed, the command analysis process is terminated.

  Next, effect content determination processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is a start command reception (S591). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the start command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs a start command reception process described later with reference to FIGS. 117 and 118 (S592). When this process is performed, the effect content determination process ends.

  When determining that the start command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the reel stop command is received (S593). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the reel stop command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs a reel stop command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 119 (S594). When this process is performed, the effect content determination process ends.

  When determining that the reel stop command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the display command is received (S595). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the display command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs a display command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 120 (S596). When this process is performed, the effect content determination process ends.

  When determining that the display command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the bonus start command is received (S597). If the sub CPU 81 determines that the bonus start command is received, the sub CPU 81 sets bonus start effect data (S598). Next, the sub CPU 81 clears the value of the MB game number counter (S599). When this process is performed, the effect content determination process ends.

  When determining that the bonus start command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the bonus end command is received (S600). When the sub CPU 81 determines that it is a bonus end command reception time, it sets bonus end time effect data (S601). When this process is performed, the effect content determination process ends.

  When determining that the bonus end command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is a game lock command reception (S602). When determining that the game lock command is received, the main CPU 31 performs a game lock command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 122 (S603). When this process is performed, the effect content determination process ends.

  The sub CPU 81 performs an effect execution process based on the set effect data after the process of S603, S601, S599, S596, S594, or S592, or when it is determined that the game lock command is not received in S602 ( S604). When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  Next, the start command reception process will be described with reference to FIGS. 117 and 118. FIG.

First, the sub CPU 81 refers to the notification target combination table (FIG. 100) and inquires about the internal winning combination and the internal winning combination to be notified according to the gaming state and the effect state (S621). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is a notification target (S622). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the internal winning combination is a notification target, the sub CPU 81 determines and sets effect data related to the push order notification (S623).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines that the internal winning combination is not a notification target, the sub CPU 81 refers to an effect determination table (not shown), determines and sets the effect data based on the gaming state, the effect state, and the internal winning combination ( S624).

  Sub CPU81 discriminate | determines whether CT game state flag is ON after the process of S624 or S623 (S625). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the CT gaming state flag is ON, the sub CPU 81 adds 1 to the value of the MB gaming number counter (S626).

  When determining that the CT gaming state flag is not on, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the AT sign effect state is set (S627). When the sub CPU 81 determines that it is in the AT precursor effect state, it subtracts 1 from the value of the AT precursor counter (S628). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the value of the AT precursor counter is 0 (S629). When determining that the value of the AT precursor counter is 0, the sub CPU 81 clears the AT precursor effect state and sets the AT start effect state (S630).

  If the sub CPU 81 determines that the value of the AT precursor counter is not 0 after S630 or in S629, or if the sub CPU 81 determines that the AT precursor effect state is not set in S627, is the value of the AT number counter 0? It is determined whether or not (S631). When determining that the value of the AT number counter is not 0, the sub CPU 81 subtracts 1 from the value of the AT number counter (S632). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the value of the AT number counter is 0 (S633). When determining that the value of the AT number counter is 0, the sub CPU 81 clears the ART effect state (S634).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines that the value of the AT number counter is not 0 after S634 or in S633, or determines that the value of the AT number counter is 0 in S631, the internal winning combination is SB. Whether or not (S635). When determining that the internal winning combination is SB, the sub CPU 81 clears mode A and sets mode B (S636).

  After S636 or when determining that the internal winning combination is not SB in S635, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the internal winning combination includes Bell A or Bell B (S637). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the internal winning combination includes the bell A or the bell B, the sub CPU 81 refers to the sub reel stop table selection data determination table (FIG. 106) and acquires the sub reel stop table selection data based on the effect state. (S638).

  Sub-CPU 81 refers to the sub-reel stop table selection table (FIG. 107) and determines the sub-reel stop table selection data and the sub-reel stop table selection data after S638 or when it is determined in S637 that the internal winning combination does not include bell A or B. A sub reel stop table is selected based on the internal winning combination (S639).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the AT start effect state is set (S640). When determining that the sub CPU 81 is in the AT start effect state, the sub CPU 81 selects a stop table in which the symbol “CASINO” of each sub reel is displayed on the effect line (S641). The sub-CPU 81 requests the start of sub-reel rotation after S641 or when it is determined in S640 that the AT start effect state is not established (S642). When this process ends, the start command reception process ends.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines that the MB gaming state is started, the symbols “CASINO” of each sub reel are displayed in the “upper, upper and lower”, “upper, lower and lower” and “lower, Select the stop table displayed in either “upper or lower”. That is, the combination of the upper region 62a and the lower region 62b included in the symbol “CASINO” of each sub reel is displayed in a straight line along the central band C of the sub display window 24 (see FIG. 87).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 119, processing at the time of reel stop command reception will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is in the AT start effect state (S661). If the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not in the AT start effect state, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the position is the third stop and main reel winning position (S662).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines that the position is the third stop and the main reel winning impossible position, the sub CPU 81 searches the sub reel winning / operation avoiding position based on the current symbol position, and executes the sub reel stop control (S663). That is, when the combination of symbols related to winning defined in the main reel symbol combination table (FIGS. 6 and 7) is not displayed by each main reel 3, the sub reel symbol combination table (FIG. 85) is displayed by each sub reel. The combination of symbols specified in is not displayed.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines that the position is not the third stop and the main reel prize-impossible position, or if the sub CPU 81 determines that it is in the AT start effect state, the sub CPU 81 refers to the selected stop table and based on the current symbol position. Then, sub reel stop control is executed (S664). Sub CPU81 sets effect data after S664 or S663 according to the type or the like of the stop button (S665).

  In addition, when the symbol “CASINO” of each sub reel is displayed on any one of “upper, upper and lower”, “upper, lower and lower” and “lower, upper and lower” of each sub display window 24, that is, When the combination of the upper area 62a and the lower area 62b of the symbol “CASINO” of each sub reel is displayed in a straight line along the central band C of the sub display window 24, the character “CHANCE” is displayed on the 7-segment display 103. Production data is determined.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is the third stop time (S666). When the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not the third stop time, the reel stop command reception time processing is ended. On the other hand, when determining that the time is the third stop, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the symbol combination of “CAJINO” is displayed (S667).

  If the sub CPU 81 determines that the symbol combination “CAJINO” has not been displayed, the sub CPU 81 ends the reel stop command reception process. On the other hand, when determining that the symbol combination “CAJINO” is displayed, the sub CPU 81 clears the AT start effect state and sets the AT effect state (S668). When this process ends, the reel stop command reception process ends.

  Next, display command reception processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the display combination includes any of the special combinations 1 to 3 (S681). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the display combination includes any of the special combinations 1 to 3, the sub CPU 81 clears the mode B and sets the mode A (S682).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines that the display combination does not include any of the special combinations 1 to 3, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the display combination is an MB (S683). When determining that the display combination is MB, the sub CPU 81 refers to the map data lottery table (FIG. 102), determines map data, and stores it (S684).

  When determining that the display combination is not MB, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the CT gaming state flag is on (S685). When determining that the CT gaming state flag is not on, the sub CPU 81 refers to the AT lottery table (FIG. 101) and performs AT lottery processing based on the internal winning combination and display combination (S686). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is a win (S687). When the sub CPU 81 determines that it is a win, it performs an AT winning process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 121 (S688).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines that the CT gaming state flag is ON, the sub CPU 81 refers to the MB AT lottery value selection data selection table (FIG. 103), and based on the map data and the value of the MB game number counter, the MB mid AT lottery. Value selection data is acquired (S689). Next, the sub CPU 81 refers to the MB AT lottery table (FIG. 104), and performs the MB AT lottery process based on the MB AT lottery value selection data (S690). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is a win (S691). When the sub CPU 81 determines that it is a win, it performs an AT winning process described later with reference to FIG. 121 (S692).

  The sub CPU 81 sets effect data according to the type of display combination or the like after S692, S688, S684 or S682, or when it is determined that it is not a hit in S687 or S691 (S692). When this process ends, the display command reception process ends.

  Next, the AT winning process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the AT sign effect state, the AT start effect state, or the AT effect state (S711). If the sub CPU 81 determines that it is the AT precursor effect state, the AT start effect state, or the AT effect state, it ends the AT winning process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the AT sign effect state, the AT start effect state, or the AT effect state is not established, the lottery value of “first win” in the sub display combination (AT number) lottery table selection table (FIG. 88) is referred to. Based on the AT lottery state, a sub display combination (AT number) lottery table (such as FIG. 89) is selected (S712).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 refers to the precursor table (FIG. 105), determines the number of precursor games based on the gaming state, and stores it in the AT precursor counter (S713). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the value of the AT precursor counter is 0 (S714). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the value of the AT precursor counter is 0, the sub CPU 81 sets the AT start effect state (S715) and ends the AT winning process. On the other hand, when determining that the value of the AT precursor counter is not 0, the sub CPU 81 sets the AT precursor effect state (S716), and ends the AT winning process.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 122, a game lock command reception process will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 refers to the game lock lottery table (FIG. 51) and acquires the number of sub lotteries based on the lock number (S731). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is in the ART effect state (S732). When the sub CPU 81 determines that it is in the ART effect state, the sub CPU 81 refers to the “addition” lottery value in the sub display combination (AT number) lottery table selection table (FIG. 88) and determines the sub display combination based on the AT lottery state. (AT number) A lottery table (such as FIG. 89) is selected (S733).

  On the other hand, when determining that the state is not the ART effect state, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the state is the AT effect state (S734). When the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not in the AT effect state, the sub CPU 81 refers to the lottery value of “per person” in the sub display combination (AT number) lottery table selection table (FIG. 88), and displays the sub display based on the AT lottery state. A combination (AT number) lottery table (FIG. 89, etc.) is selected (S735). Sub-CPU 81 clears the AT effect state and sets the ART effect state after S735 or when determining that the AT effect state is set in S734 (S736).

  Sub CPU81 sets 0 as the initial value of the SPIN counter after S736 or S733 (S737). Next, the sub CPU 81 refers to the selected sub display combination (AT number) lottery table (such as FIG. 89) and determines the sub display combination based on the values of the sub lottery number and the SPIN number counter (S738). .

  Next, the sub CPU 81 refers to the sub reel symbol combination table (FIG. 83), determines the AT number based on the determined sub display combination, and adds it to the AT number counter (S739). Next, the sub CPU 81 performs sub reel rotation and stop processing according to the determined sub display combination (S740). Next, the sub CPU 81 refers to the 4th reel rotation pattern table and performs 4th reel rotation and stop processing based on the values of the sub lottery count and the SPIN count counter (S741).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the value of the SPIN number counter has reached the sub lottery number (S742). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the value of the SPIN number counter has reached the sub lottery number, the game lock command reception process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the SPIN number counter has not reached the sub lottery number, the SPIN number counter is incremented by 1 (S743), and the process proceeds to S738 described above.

  As described above, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is provided with notification means (for example, the start command reception process shown in FIG. 117 described above) that notifies the player of the internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery means. S623) and a plurality of sub-reels provided separately from the plurality of main reels and having a plurality of symbols arranged on the circumferential surface (for example, the above-described sub-reel 23), and a sub-reel that rotates each of the plurality of sub-reels. Rotating means (for example, the aforementioned stepping motor 149) and sub reel stopping means for stopping the rotation of the plurality of sub reels (for example, S740 in the game lock command reception process shown in FIG. 122 described above).

  In addition, a plurality of symbol combinations that are permitted to be displayed by a plurality of sub reels (for example, the aforementioned sub display combination) are stored, and the notification unit notifies the internal winning combination in accordance with each of the plurality of symbol combinations. The storage means (for example, the aforementioned sub ROM 82) for storing the number of games to be performed (for example, the aforementioned AT number) and the standby means (for example, S13 in the main flowchart shown in FIG. 59) to store a plurality of main reels. When waiting for each rotation not to be performed, continue to determine any number of combinations of symbols allowed to be displayed by the plurality of sub-reels and to determine the number of games to be notified of the internal winning combination Frequency determination means (for example, S735 or S736 of the game lock command reception process shown in FIG. 122 described above), and a sub Lumpur stopping means, so that a combination of symbols which is determined by the number of continuations determining means are displayed, and to stop the rotation of the plurality of sub reel.

  This makes it possible to notify the player of the number of games to be notified of the internal winning combination by the combination of symbols displayed as a result of rotating and stopping the sub reels. Also, when the rotation of each of the plurality of main reels is not performed, the operation of rotating and stopping the plurality of sub reels is performed on the other side, so that the player's consciousness is poured into the operation. It is possible to attract the player's interest in determining the number of games to be notified of the internal winning combination.

  In addition, the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment is a continuous count counting unit (for example, the above-mentioned AT count) that counts the number of games (for example, the above-mentioned AT count) for notifying the internal winning combination determined by the continuous count determining unit. The game in which the internal winning combination is notified by the continuation number determining means when waiting for the rotation of the plurality of main reels not to be performed by the waiting means (S739) of the game lock command reception process shown in FIG. Determination number determination means (for example, S731 of the game lock command reception process shown in FIG. 122 described above) for determining the number of times of determination (for example, the above-mentioned sub lottery number).

  Further, the continuation number determination unit is configured to determine the number of games to be notified of the internal winning combination determined by the determination number determination unit when waiting by the standby unit so that each of the plurality of main reels is not rotated. In accordance with the number of times of determination, the number of games to be notified of any of the plurality of symbol combinations and the internal winning combination associated with the symbol combination is determined (for example, the game lock shown in FIG. 122 described above) Command reception processing S738).

  Thereby, when waiting so that each rotation of the plurality of main reels is not performed by the standby means, the number of games to be notified of the internal winning combination can be determined a plurality of times, Along with this determination, the plurality of sub reels can be rotated and stopped. Therefore, it is possible to make the player feel ups and downs, so that the player can more enjoy the determination of the number of games to be notified of the internal winning combination. In addition, even if the standby time is set long so that each of the plurality of main reels is not rotated by the standby means, the player can be prevented from getting bored.

  In addition, the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment is provided separately from the plurality of main reels and the plurality of sub reels, and has a special reel (for example, the aforementioned 4th reel 113) having a plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface, and a special reel. Special reel rotating means for rotating the reel (for example, the above-mentioned stepping motor 179) and special reel stopping means for stopping the rotation of the special reel (for example, the above-described sub reel and 4th reel control task shown in FIG. 113), Prepare.

  In addition, a special reel is allowed to display each of the number of times of determination of the number of games (for example, the number of sub lotteries described above) that is to be notified of the internal winning combination that may be determined by the determination number determination means. Number of times notification symbol storage means (for example, the 4th reel rotation pattern table stored in the above-mentioned sub-ROM 82) and the internal winning combination determined by the number of times determination means Based on the number of times the number of times is determined, the number-of-times-notified symbol determination unit (for example, the game lock shown in FIG. 122 described above) that determines a symbol that is permitted to be displayed by the special reel stored in the number-of-times-notified symbol storage unit Special reel stop means is determined by the determined number notification symbol determination means. And as symbols are displayed by a special reel and to stop the rotation of the special reels.

  As a result, when the standby unit is on standby so that each of the plurality of main reels is not rotated, the number of games to be notified of the internal winning combination is determined by the symbols displayed as a result of the rotation and stop of the special reel. The number of times determined can be notified to the player. The player can grasp the number of times that the number of games to be notified of the internal winning combination is determined, so that the player can more enjoy the determination of the number of games to be notified of the internal winning combination. Can do.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as an internal winning combination notification, a push order notification that enables display of a predetermined symbol combination among a plurality of symbol combinations permitted to be displayed by the internal winning combination is performed. I am doing so. For example, when the data pointer “41 (bell A + special roles 1 to 3)” for the small role / replay is determined, the push order “left middle right or right and left middle (displayed in FIG. 28) ”to the player. In addition, the notification of the internal winning combination is not limited to the case of notifying the push order employed in the present embodiment, but includes the case of notifying the type of combination of symbols permitted to be displayed by the internal winning combination. Anyway. For example, when the bonus data pointer “2 (MB)” is determined, the player may be notified that the combination of MB symbols is permitted to be displayed.

  Further, the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment has a specific symbol (for example, the symbol “casino” of the symbol 62 shown in FIG. 86 described above) in a plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the sub reel. A symbol display means (for example, the above-mentioned sub display window 24) for displaying a part of a plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface, and a light provided for the symbols displayed by the symbol display means provided in the sub reel. And a pattern irradiation means (for example, the above-described back lamp 102).

  The specific pattern includes a light-transmitting middle region (for example, the above-described middle region 62c) and a low-light-transmitting upper region (for example, the above-described upper region). 62a) and a lower region (for example, the aforementioned lower region 62b), and the middle region has normal identification information (for example, the aforementioned character “casino”) including characters, symbols or figures in the region, Each of the region and the lower region has special identification information (for example, the above-mentioned character “chance” and character “replay”) different from the normal identification information in each region. Further, the upper area and the lower area are not visible to the player when the light is not irradiated to the upper area and the lower area by the pattern irradiating means, while the upper area and the lower area are not visible from the player. When the area is irradiated with light, the special identification information is formed so as to be visible to the player.

  Thus, for example, when a specific symbol plays a role when a specific symbol is to have a plurality of roles, the symbol irradiation means provided on the inner surface of the sub-reel can be applied to the upper region and the lower region. When a specific symbol plays another role without irradiating light, the upper region and the lower region can be irradiated by the symbol irradiating means provided on the inner surface of the sub reel. That is, the player can easily grasp which role the specific symbol plays depending on whether or not the special identification information is visible to the player. As a result, when one symbol has a plurality of roles, the game is more interesting and the degree of freedom of the arrangement of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the reel is increased. It becomes possible for a player to easily grasp whether it is a thing

  More specifically, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has specific symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of a predetermined sub reel (for example, a left sub reel 23L and a middle sub reel 23C described later) in the upper region and the lower region, respectively. Has a first special identification information (for example, a character “CHANCE” described later) and a specific sub-reel (for example, a right sub-reel 23R described later) that is different from the predetermined sub reel. In the symbol, either one of the upper area and the lower area has the first special identification information, and the other has the second special identification information different from the first special identification information (for example, “REPLAY” described later). Have

  Also, first advantageous state starting means for starting a first state advantageous to the player (for example, an AT effect state described later) (for example, S630 of the start command reception process shown in FIG. 117 described above, FIG. 121 described above). And the second advantageous state starting means (for example, the bonus operation check shown in FIG. 78 described above) for starting the second state advantageous to the player (for example, the aforementioned MB gaming state). Processing S442) and replay means for performing replay (for example, S448 of bonus operation check processing shown in FIG. 78 described above).

  Then, when the first state is started, the rotation of each sub-reel is stopped so that the combination of the specific symbols is displayed linearly by the symbol display means. On the other hand, when the second state is started, the combination of the specific symbols is not displayed linearly by the symbol display means, and the upper region and the lower region having the first special identification information are not displayed. The rotation of each sub reel is stopped so that the combination is displayed in a straight line. At this time, light is irradiated to the combination of the upper region and the lower region having the first special identification information. When replaying is performed, the specific symbol combination is not displayed in a straight line by the symbol display means, but at least the specific symbol arranged on the peripheral surface of the specific sub-reel is displayed. Stop the rotation of each sub reel. At this time, the upper region or the lower region having the second special identification information is irradiated with light.

  Therefore, the player knows that the first state is started when the combination of specific symbols is displayed in a straight line and the special identification information of the upper region and the lower region is invisible to the player. Will be able to. In addition, when the combination of the upper region and the lower region is displayed in a straight line without displaying the specific symbol combination in a straight line, and the first special identification information is visible from the player, The player can now know that the state will start. Furthermore, when the combination of the specific symbols is not displayed in a straight line, the specific symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the specific sub-reel are displayed, and the second special identification information is visible from the player, The player can know that the replay will be performed. That is, the player can easily grasp which role the specific symbol plays depending on whether or not the special identification information is visible to the player.

  Further, in the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as a result of the sub reels stopping the rotation of the sub reels, the combination of the upper area and the lower area having the first special identification information is displayed linearly by the symbol display means. The display related to the first special identification information is performed by the display unit (for example, the 7-segment display 103 described above), and the specific symbol arranged on the peripheral surface of the specific sub-reel is displayed by the symbol display means. When displayed, identification information related display means (for example, when receiving the reel stop command shown in FIG. 119 described above) that performs display related to the second special identification information by the display unit (for example, the 7-segment display 103 described above). S665) of processing. Thereby, it becomes suitable for a player to easily grasp which role a specific symbol plays.

  Although the present embodiment has been described above, the present invention is not limited to this. That is, the specific configuration of each means and the like included in the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the example adopted in the above-described embodiment, and can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Is possible.

  1 and FIG. 2, the circuit configuration shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 and its peripheral devices, the table configurations shown in FIG. 5 to FIG. 51 and FIG. 83 to FIG. 107, applied in this embodiment. The configuration of the storage area of the RAM shown in FIGS. 52 to 58, 108, and 109, the configuration of the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 59 to 80, and FIGS. 110 to 122 are arbitrarily changed without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Or it can be modified.

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

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

1 slot machine 3L, 3C, 3R main reel 4L, 4C, 4R main display window 6 start lever 6S start switch 7L, 7C, 7R stop button 7S stop switch 23L, 23C, 23R sub reel 24L, 24C, 24R sub display window 30 micro Computer 31 Main CPU
32 Main ROM
33 Main RAM
71 Main control circuit 72 Sub control circuit 81 Sub CPU
82 Sub ROM
83 Sub RAM
113 4th reel

Claims (2)

A plurality of reels in which a plurality of symbols are arranged on each peripheral surface;
Start operation detecting means for detecting the start operation;
Internal lottery means for determining an internal winning combination based on detection of the start operation performed by the start operation detection means;
Reel rotating means for rotating each of the plurality of reels;
Stop operation detecting means for detecting stop operation according to each reel;
A symbol specifying means for specifying a symbol at a predetermined position according to each reel;
A symbol combination defining means for defining a predetermined combination of symbols according to the type of privilege;
Data prescribing means for prescribing data indicating which is preferentially displayed among the symbol combinations defined by the symbol combination prescribing means;
Reel stop means for stopping the rotation of the reel within a predetermined number of symbols with reference to the data defined by the data defining means when the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means;
When a first symbol combination, a second symbol combination, or a third symbol combination is displayed by the plurality of reels, it is a payout means for paying out game media according to the displayed symbol combination. When the combination of the first symbols is displayed by the plurality of reels, a predetermined number of game media are paid out to the player, and the combination of the second symbols or the combination of the third symbols is the Payout means for paying out a smaller number of game media than the predetermined number to the player when displayed by a plurality of reels;
Assist time control means for controlling the assist time effect state,
The internal lottery means can determine a predetermined internal symbol combination that allows display of the combination of the first symbol, the combination of the second symbol, and the combination of the third symbol,
The first symbol combination is composed of symbols arranged at intervals included in the range of the predetermined symbol number on the peripheral surface of each reel including a specific reel,
The combination of the second symbols is a symbol arranged at intervals included in the predetermined number of symbols on the peripheral surface of the specific reel and a peripheral surface of another reel other than the specific reel. Is composed of symbols arranged at intervals exceeding the predetermined number of symbols,
The combination of the third symbols is a symbol arranged at intervals included in the predetermined number of symbols on the peripheral surface of the specific reel and a peripheral surface of another reel other than the specific reel. Is composed of symbols arranged at intervals exceeding the predetermined number of symbols,
In the specific reel, the symbols constituting the second symbol combination and the symbols constituting the third symbol combination are of the same type, and the symbols constituting the first symbol combination. Is a different type of design,
The reel stop means includes
When the predetermined internal winning combination is determined by the internal lottery means, and the stop operation for the specific reel is first detected by the stop operation detecting means, the combination of the second symbol and the third symbol Stop the combination with priority,
When the predetermined internal winning combination is determined by the internal lottery means and the stop operation for the other reels other than the specific reel is first detected by the stop operation detecting means, the combination of the first symbols is prioritized. Stop display,
The assist time effect state is a state in which at least when a predetermined internal winning combination is determined by the internal lottery means, a stop operation is first performed on a reel other than the specific reel. A gaming machine characterized by that. Lock type determination means for determining a lock type as information for determining a lock period for invalidating an operation by a player;
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising an AT number determination means for determining, as a number of ATs, the number of games in which the assist time effect state continues by lottery based on the lock type.

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