JP2016005756A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine that prevents a game shop side from being suffered with loss by lowering an expectation value of dispensing tokens, while maintaining a RT between pseudo flags.SOLUTION: A game machine is characterized as follows: in a RT2 game state (game state between pseudo BB flags) and a RT3 game state (game state between pseudo RB flags), a middle right bell 1 and a middle right bell 2 where the information of stop operation for winning a prize is notified, or left bells 1-4, middle bells 1-4 and right bells 1-4 where the information of stop operation for winning the prize is not notified are determined as internal winning combinations; and when the middle right bell 1 and the middle right bell 2 are determined as the internal winning combinations and the stop operation different from the information of the notified stop operation is performed, a spill pattern is displayed and it falls to an RT1 game probability state.

Description

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

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine called a pachislot machine that includes a plurality of reels, a start switch, a stop switch, a stepping motor, and a reel control unit is known. The plurality of reels are configured by arranging a plurality of symbols on each surface. The start switch detects that a game medal, a coin or the like (hereinafter referred to as “medal or the like”) is inserted, and that the start lever is operated by the player, and requests the start of rotation of a plurality of reels.

  The stop switch detects that a player has pressed a stop button provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels, and outputs a signal requesting the rotation of the corresponding reel to stop. The stepping motor is provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels, and transmits each driving force to each reel. The reel control unit controls the operation of the stepping motor based on signals output from the start switch and the stop switch, and rotates and stops each reel.

  In such a gaming machine, the replay A, the general gaming state, and the RT1 gaming state that shift to a gaming state (for example, RT (replay time) 1 gaming state) having a different probability of winning a replay compared to the general gaming state. When the replay B that shifts to a gaming state (for example, RT2 gaming state) having a different probability of winning a replay compared to the above can be won at the same time, and the order of stop operations by the player matches a predetermined order Shows a combination of symbols related to Replay A. On the other hand, if the stop operation order by the player is different from the predetermined order, the combination of symbols related to Replay B is displayed and Based on the combination, the high RT that the replay wins with high probability is activated, and the winning combination is notified during the high RT (hereinafter referred to as ART). ) Gaming machine to operate has been known (e.g., see Patent Document 1).

  During the ART, the probability that the winning combination will be lost is reduced compared to the general gaming state, and in particular, the probability that the winning combination related to the payout of medals (hereinafter referred to as a small role) increases will be increased. Among them, since the number of medals to be paid out can be increased, the player's interest is enhanced and the gameability is enhanced like a bonus. Further, a replay role using a bonus symbol for a combination of symbols to be shifted to high RT is known (for example, see Patent Document 2).

  In combination with the technologies listed above, the player is transferred to a high RT when the replay combination consisting of a combination of bonus symbols is stopped and displayed, and the high RT is regarded as a bonus for increasing medals. An entertaining game is possible.

  However, if the replay combination is composed of bonus symbols and the gaming machine is shifted to a high RT with the combination of the bonus symbols as a trigger, there is a possibility that the bonus symbols cannot be arranged depending on the player. To solve such a problem, when the bonus symbols cannot be arranged, a predetermined symbol combination is displayed, and a transition to high RT (replay time) is made on condition that the predetermined symbol combination is stopped and displayed. This can be dealt with by shifting to a gaming state (for example, RT between pseudo flags) in which the replay combination is lottered with high probability.

JP 2009-261565 A JP 2010-29414 A

  However, in the above gaming machines, the game state (RT between pseudo-flags) can be maintained if the player dares not to display the combination of bonus symbols, so there is a risk that the game store side may suffer a loss. There was a problem. That is, if the high RT state of the inter-pseudo flag RT is intentionally maintained, the expected payout value of medals may be increased.

  By the way, as a method of ending the inter-pseudo-flag RT, it is conceivable to use the small part spillage that is stopped and displayed when the push order small combination is incorrectly answered as a game state transition opportunity. Will not be able to get the opportunity to go to high RT until the next replay to go to high RT is won, so in order to maintain the inter-pseudo-flag RT, navigation such as push order etc. There was a need to do it. Then, since the navigation is performed every time the push order small combination wins, the winning rate of the push order small combination is increased, and the problem cannot be solved.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems of the prior art, and the game store side suffers a loss by lowering the expected medal payout value while maintaining the inter-pseudo-flag RT. The purpose is to prevent.

  The present invention has been made to solve such a problem, and a plurality of reels (for example, reels 3L, 3C, and 3R described later) in which a plurality of symbols are arranged on respective peripheral surfaces, The symbol display means for displaying a part of a plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface, and the reel is rotated based on the fact that a predetermined start condition is satisfied, and is displayed on the symbol display means. Refer to a symbol changing means (for example, main control circuit 71 described later) for changing symbols, an internal lottery table provided corresponding to each of a plurality of gaming states, and an internal lottery table corresponding to the current gaming state. An internal winning combination determining means (for example, a main control circuit 71 described later) for determining and winning an internal winning combination from a plurality of combinations, and a plurality of stop operating means for receiving a player's stop operation (for example, described later) Strike Stop button 7L, 7C, 7R) and a stop commanding the symbol to be variably displayed on the symbol display means corresponding to the operated stop operation means in response to the player operating the stop operation means. Stop command means for outputting a command signal (for example, a stop switch 7S to be described later), and the reel display is displayed on the symbol display means by stopping the rotation of the reel in response to the output of the stop command signal. The reel stop control means (for example, a main control circuit 71 described later) for stopping the fluctuation of the symbol being held and the internal winning combination determining means when the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped by the reel stop control means. A winning determination means (for example, a main control circuit 71 described later) for determining whether or not an internal winning combination has been won, and an internal winning combination determined by the winning determination means. Profit granting means (for example, a main control circuit 71 described later) for granting profit according to the combination of the symbols, and the internal winning combination determining means until a predetermined end condition is satisfied when a predetermined start condition is satisfied And a notifying means (for example, a sub CPU 81 described later) for notifying a stop operation procedure for displaying a combination of symbols of the internal winning combination determined by the above, and a normal gaming state (for example, RT1 described later) as a gaming state Gaming state, etc.), a special gaming state (for example, an RT4 gaming state described later) which is a gaming state advantageous to the player who is notified of stop operation information by the notification means, and a gaming state different from the normal gaming state And at least a preparatory gaming state that has a higher probability of shifting to the special gaming state than the normal gaming state, and in the normal gaming state, the special gaming state Special gaming state transition means (for example, a main control circuit 71 described later) that transitions to the special gaming state when the transition opportunity is satisfied, and is defined in advance as an internal winning combination in the preparatory gaming state The first small role (for example, the middle right bell 1 and 2 described later) and the second small role (for example, the left bell 1 described later) are each awarded a profit when the stop operation is performed. -4, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1-4) are defined, and when the first small role is determined as an internal winning combination in the preparatory gaming state, the first small role is won. The stop operation is different from the predefined stop operation in spite of the notification of the stop operation for notifying the first small role in the preparatory gaming state. Is usually done The transition to the normal gaming state is displayed by displaying a transition symbol combination that is a trigger for the transition to the skill state, and even if the second small role is determined as an internal winning combination in the preparatory gaming state, a prize is awarded. Therefore, the game state is not shifted regardless of whether or not a stop operation different from a predefined stop operation is performed.

  In the present invention, in the special gaming state, when the first small combination or the second small combination is determined as the internal winning combination, any internal winning combination is stopped for winning. It is characterized by notifying operation information.

  According to the present invention, in the RT2 gaming state (game state between pseudo BB flags), the player cannot maintain the game state (RT between pseudo flags) without dare to display the combination of BB lip or RB lip. Therefore, when the middle right bell 1 and the middle right bell 2 are determined as the internal winning combination, and a stop operation different from the notified stop operation information is performed, a spilled eye is displayed and the RT1 game is displayed. Fall to a probability state. This prevents intentionally maintaining the high RT state of the inter-pseudo flag RT for a long period of time, prevents the game store from losing, and easily falls from the inter-pseudo RB flag game state. To prevent.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of bell notification frequently and the return rate is high by reducing the probability that the first small role is internally won compared to the second small role. It is possible to prevent the situation from becoming too much and to easily fall from the gaming state between the pseudo RB flags to the normal gaming state.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to prevent the game store from losing money by lowering the expected payout value of medals while maintaining the inter-pseudo-flag RT.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a functional flow. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a transition transition of the gaming state. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an external structure of the pachislot machine. FIG. 4 is a block diagram for explaining a connection state between various boards and electrical components provided in the pachislot machine. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the types of signals output from the main board via the external concentration terminal board. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a symbol arrangement table. FIG. 7-1 is a diagram illustrating a symbol combination table. FIG. 7-2 is a diagram illustrating a symbol combination table. FIG. 7C is a diagram illustrating a symbol combination table. FIG. 8A is a diagram illustrating an internal lottery table. FIG. 8-2 is a diagram illustrating an internal lottery table. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an internal lottery table determination table. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the relationship between the internal winning combination and the pressing order and combinations of symbols that may be displayed. FIG. 11A is a diagram illustrating a relationship between each RT gaming state and a replay that may be internally won. FIG. 11B is a diagram illustrating a relationship between each RT gaming state and a replay that may be internally won. FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a rotating cylinder stop initial setting table. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a pull-in priority selection table. FIG. 14 shows a search order data table. FIG. 15A is a diagram illustrating a left first stop table. FIG. 15-2 is a diagram illustrating a left first stop table. FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating a first change cylinder first stop table change data table. FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating a random first stop stop data table. FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the pull-in priority order table. FIG. 19A is a diagram illustrating a stop data table after a random first stop. FIG. 19-2 is a diagram illustrating a stop data table after a random first stop. FIG. 20A is a diagram illustrating a stop data table after the first left stop. FIG. 20B is a diagram illustrating a stop data table after the first left stop. FIG. 21A is a diagram illustrating a random stop data table. FIG. 21B is a diagram illustrating a random stop data table. FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a stop data table after a random first stop. FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the stop data table after the first left stop. FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a random stop data table. FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a lottery table for navigation lottery when the RT6 cherry tree is won. FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a lottery table for determining the number of CZ guaranteed games. FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating a relationship between an internal winning combination and a combination of symbols to be displayed. FIG. 28 is a diagram showing various areas of the RAM. FIG. 29 is a diagram showing various areas of the RAM. FIG. 30 is a diagram showing various areas of the RAM. FIG. 31 is a diagram showing various areas of the RAM. FIG. 32 is a diagram showing various areas of the RAM. FIG. 33 is a diagram showing various areas of the RAM. FIG. 34 is a diagram showing various areas of the RAM. FIG. 35 is a main flowchart showing main processes performed by the main CPU. FIG. 36 is a main flowchart showing medal acceptance / start check processing. FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the internal lottery process. FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the reel stop initial setting process. FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the pull-in priority storage process. FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the pull-in priority table selection process. FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing the symbol code storage process. FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing the reel stop control process. FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing the sliding piece number determination process. FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing the first stop process. FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing the second and third stop processing. FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing line change bit check processing. FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing line mask data change processing. FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing the priority pull-in control process. FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing the control change process. FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing a winning search process. FIG. 51 is a flowchart showing display command transmission processing. FIG. 52 is a flowchart showing the RT control process. FIG. 53 is a flowchart showing interrupt processing under the control of the main CPU. FIG. 54 is a flowchart showing power-on processing under the control of the sub CPU. FIG. 55 is a flowchart showing an effect control task controlled by the sub CPU. FIG. 56 is a flowchart showing a main board communication task under the control of the sub CPU. FIG. 57 is a flowchart showing command analysis processing under the control of the sub CPU. FIG. 58 is a flowchart showing a start command reception process under the control of the sub CPU. FIG. 59 is a flowchart showing an ART process under the control of the sub CPU. FIG. 60 is a flowchart showing the CZ process under the control of the sub CPU. FIG. 61 is a flowchart showing a general medium process under the control of the sub CPU. FIG. 62 is a flowchart showing the BB ART game number setting process under the control of the sub CPU. FIG. 63 is a flowchart showing the RB ART game number setting process under the control of the sub CPU. FIG. 64 is a flowchart showing a display command reception process under the control of the sub CPU.

  Embodiments of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[Functional flow of pachislot]
Embodiment 1 according to the gaming machine of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, with reference to FIG. 1, the functional flow of the gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as “pachislot” as appropriate) 1 in the first embodiment will be described.

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

  The internal lottery means (main CPU 31 described later) performs lottery based on the extracted random number value and determines an internal winning combination. By determining the internal winning combination, a combination of symbols that permits display along a winning determination line described later is determined. The types of symbol combinations include those related to “winning” in which medals are paid out, replays, etc. are given to the player, and those other than so-called “losing”. Yes.

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

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

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

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

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

  When the start lever 6 is operated by the player, an effect random number value (hereinafter referred to as effect random number value) is extracted separately from the random number value used for determining the internal winning combination. When the effect random number is extracted, the effect content determining means (sub-control board 72 described later) determines, by lottery, what is to be executed this time among a plurality of types of effect contents associated with the internal winning combination.

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

[Game state transition]
Here, in the first embodiment, even if the extracted random number values are the same, if the gaming state is different, the determined internal winning combination may be different. In the first embodiment, the gaming state includes RT (replay time) 0 gaming state (low RT gaming state), RT1 gaming state (normal gaming state), RT2 gaming state (pseudo BB flag gaming state), RT3 gaming state (pseudo). RB flag gaming state), RT4 gaming state (ART gaming state), RT5 gaming state (CZ (chance zone) gaming state), RT6 gaming state (chance after-cherry gaming state), RT7 gaming state (chance gaming state after continuous cherry) ), RT8 gaming state (confirmed cherry gaming state) is provided.

  In this embodiment, an internal lottery table (see FIGS. 8-1 and 8-2 to be referred to later) corresponding to each gaming state is provided, and there is a probability that a privilege such as re-game operation is given to the player. Each is different. That is, in each game state RT1-8, the probability that the replay is determined as an internal winning combination is different. In addition, there are a plurality of types of replays, and the lottery probability of each type of replay varies depending on each gaming state. The types of replays that are internal winning combinations include normal lip, RT4 lip 1-3, RT5 lip 123, RT5 132, RT5 213, RT5 231, RT5 312, RT5 321 and RT6- 7 o'clock Lip 1, RT 6-7 o'clock 213, RT 6-7 o'clock Lip 231, RT 6-7 o'clock Lip 312, RT 6-7 o'clock Lip 321, BB Lip, RB Lip, RT6 Transition Lip, RT7 Lip, RT8 Lip, BB There are BB Lip Right, RB Lip Right, and RB Lip Right.

  Here, the transition conditions to each gaming state will be described with reference to FIG. In the pachi-slot 1, when the RWM (Read Write Memory) is initialized when the power is turned on, the pachislot 1 first shifts to the RT0 gaming state. When “spilled” is displayed in the RT0 gaming state, the state shifts to the RT1 gaming state. Even in the RT2-8 gaming state, when “spilling” is displayed, the game shifts to the RT1 gaming state. Here, for example, when the middle right bell 1 hits the inside, the spilled eyes are displayed when the left reel is first stopped and the pressed position fails.

  The RT1 gaming state is a so-called normal gaming state, winning BB Lip, RB Lip, RT6 Transition Lip (RT6 Cherry Lip 1-10), RT8 Transition Lip (RT8 Cherry Lip-12), etc. This is a gaming state that can be shifted to the RT6 gaming state and the RT8 gaming state.

  When the symbol combination “7-7-7” corresponding to the BB Lip or the symbol combination “7-7-BAR” corresponding to the RB Lip is displayed in the RT1 gaming state, the state shifts to the RT4 gaming state (ART). . Further, in the RT1 gaming state, when the RT6 cherry lip 1 to 10 wins, the state shifts to the RT6 gaming state. In the RT1 gaming state, when RT8 cherry lip to 12 wins, the state shifts to the RT8 gaming state.

  Further, in the RT1 gaming state, when the BB lip is determined as an internal winning combination and the symbol combination “7-7-7” corresponding to the BB lip is not stopped and displayed, the BB lip is displayed. Transition to the RT2 gaming state in which the probability of winning is higher than the RT0, 1, 3-6 gaming state. Further, in the RT1 gaming state, when the RB lip is determined as an internal winning combination and the symbol combination “7-7-BAR” corresponding to the RB lip is not stopped and displayed, the RB lip is displayed. Transition to the RT3 gaming state in which the probability of winning is higher than the RT0-2, 4-8 gaming state. BB Lip is drawn in the RT1, 2, 6-8 game state, but not in the RT0, 3-5 game state, and the RB Lip is drawn in the RT1, 3, 6, 7 game state. However, in the RT0, 2, 4, 5, 8 game state, no lottery is performed.

  The RT2 gaming state is a so-called pseudo BB flag gaming state, and as described above, the probability of winning the BB lip is set high. In the RT2 gaming state, only the BB lip is included in the plurality of types of replays. Are lottery (see FIGS. 8A and 8B). Further, when the symbol combination “7-7-7” corresponding to the BB lip is displayed in the RT2 gaming state, the state shifts to the RT4 gaming state (ART). In the RT2 gaming state, no RB lip is drawn, and only the BB lip is drawn.

  The RT3 gaming state is a so-called pseudo RB flag gaming state, and as described above, the probability of winning the RB lip is set high. In the RT3 gaming state, only the RB lip among a plurality of types of replays is set. Are lottery (see FIGS. 8A and 8B). When the symbol combination “7-7-BAR” corresponding to the RB lip is displayed in the RT3 gaming state, the state shifts to the RT4 gaming state (ART). In the RT3 gaming state, no BB lip is drawn and only the RB lip is drawn. Thus, comparing the RT2 gaming state with the RT3 gaming state, in the RT2 gaming state, no RB lip is drawn, only the BB lip is drawn, while in the RT3 gaming state, no BB lip is drawn. , Except that only the RB lip is lottery.

  Here, in the RT2 gaming state (pseudo BB flag gaming state) and the RT3 gaming state (pseudo RB flag gaming state), the middle right bell 1 is informed of the stop operation information for winning as an internal winning combination. In addition, there is a possibility that the middle bell 2 or the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4 that are not notified of stop operation information for winning a prize may be determined. As a result of the lottery, when the middle right bell 1 or the middle right bell 2 is determined as an internal winning combination and a stop operation different from the notified stop operation information is performed, a spilled mark is displayed, Fall to RT1 game probability state. On the other hand, as a result of lottery, when the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4 are determined as the internal winning combination, the stop operation information for winning is not notified, and the bell is Even if it is missed, the spilled eyes are not displayed and it does not fall into the RT1 game probability state.

  Here, it is conceivable to set so that there is a possibility that spilled eyes are displayed for all the bells. However, in this case, an inter-pseudo-flag gaming state (RT2 gaming state, RT3 It is necessary not to fall easily from the gaming state), and in order to prevent the spilled eyes from being displayed, the pushing order of all the bells is navigated. In such a case, not displaying the spilled eyes means winning the bell, and in the inter-pseudo-flag game state, it is possible to win all the bells as long as the navigation is followed. As a result, the payout rate increases, resulting in an increase in the return rate. For this reason, in the present invention, when the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4 are determined as the internal winning combination, the information on the stop operation for winning is not notified, , It is set so that the spilled eyes are not displayed. The left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4 are set to have a higher winning probability than the middle right bell 1 and the middle right bell 2.

  The RT4 game state is a so-called ART game state, and information on a stop operation advantageous to the player is notified during the ART. For example, in the RT4 gaming state, if the number of ART games is “1” or more, the so-called three-option bells (left bell 1 to 4, middle bell 1 to 4, right bell 1 to 4) are internally won. When the so-called push order lip (RT4 hour lip 1-3) is internally won, the lower lip (CZ transition lip) is not displayed (that is, the ART is maintained). For this reason, the order of pushing correct answers is notified. On the other hand, in the RT4 game state, if the number of ART games is “0”, when the 3 choice bell wins internally, the push order is navigated so that the lower lip (CZ transition lip) is displayed, and the RT5 game Let the state transition.

  During ART, a first period during which information on a stop operation for maintaining ART is notified for a predetermined number of games (for example, 66 games) after shifting to ART, and after shifting to ART. After the predetermined number of games have passed, there is a second period in which the notification of the stop operation information for maintaining the ART is stopped and the stop operation information for shifting to CZ is notified. Here, when the predetermined number of games has elapsed and the first period has ended, counting of the number of ceiling games is started. When the number of ceiling games reaches 1000 games, the push order of the replay bells is navigated until the next ART is won as the humiliation relief state. Also, the CZ management mode described later with reference to FIG. 26 is “1”, and a value having a larger number of CZ guaranteed games than the CZ management mode “0” is selected.

  The RT5 gaming state is a so-called CZ (chance zone) and is a gaming state in which return to RT4 can be expected. Here, in the RT5 gaming state, the content of the process varies depending on the situation in which the RT4 gaming state has shifted to. Specifically, the number of ART games in the RT4 gaming state is digested, and after the ART game is digested, a lower lip (CZ transitioning lip) is displayed and the state transitions to the RT5 gaming state, and the number of ART games in the T4 gaming state Is not digested, and the lower lip (CZ transition lip) is displayed after the ART game is digested, and the content of the process is different from the case where the state transitions to the RT5 gaming state.

  First, a case will be described in which the number of ART games in the RT4 gaming state is digested, and after the ART game is digested, a lower lip (CZ transitioning lip) is displayed and the state transitions to the RT5 gaming state. In the RT5 gaming state thus shifted, when the symbol combination “7-7-7” corresponding to the BB lip is displayed while the BB lip is hit internally to the right of the BB lip, or during the RB lip, When the symbol combination “7-7-BAR” corresponding to the RB lip is displayed internally to the right of the RB lip, the state shifts (returns) to the RT4 gaming state (ART). As described above, since the RT4 gaming state is shifted to the RT5 gaming state and immediately shifted to the RT4 gaming state, it is possible to make the player seem to have been connected to the ART.

  Next, a case will be described in which the number of ART games in the RT4 gaming state has not been digested and the lower stage lip (CZ transition lip) is displayed after the ART game has been digested and the state has shifted to the RT5 gaming state. In the transitioned RT5 gaming state, effects during ART are performed. In such an RT5 gaming state, when the internal winning is BB lip, BB lip right, RB lip, RB lip right, the symbols corresponding to RT4 lips 1 to 4 configured without including the bonus symbols When the combination of is displayed, it shifts to RT4 gaming state. That is, even if the number of ART games is not consumed, when the player falls into the RT5 gaming state, the player can be rescued by returning to the RT4 gaming state. As described above, the combination of symbols corresponding to RT4 lip 1 to 4 configured without including the bonus symbol is displayed, so that the game returns to the RT4 gaming state. In addition, it is possible to prevent the phenomenon that the bonus symbol is displayed again, and it is possible to prevent the distrust of the gaming machine.

  Further, in the RT5 gaming state, the push order at RT5 is navigated during the RT5 gaming state by the number of CZ guaranteed games (to be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 26). Here, by navigating the pressing order at RT5, the RT5 gaming state is maintained, and it is possible to return to the RT4 gaming state. On the other hand, when the number of CZ-guaranteed games becomes “0”, the push-up order at RT5 is not navigated, the cross-up lip is stopped and falls to RT1.

  When the symbol combination “7-7-7” corresponding to the BB lip or the symbol combination “7-7-BAR” corresponding to the RB lip is displayed in the RT5 gaming state, the state shifts to the RT4 gaming state (ART). To do. Further, when RT8 cherry lip 1 to 12 is displayed in the RT5 gaming state, the state shifts to the RT8 gaming state.

  The RT6 gaming state is a gaming state that shifts after a so-called square cherry is displayed, and is a gaming state that has a high winning probability of the RT6-7 lip that is a five-choice replay. In this RT6-7 lip, if the correct order is pushed, the middle lip and the upper lip wins and the gaming state is maintained, but if the pushing order is incorrect, the cross-up lip wins and the RT1 gaming state is entered. Falls.

  Further, in the RT6 gaming state, when the RT7 cherry lip 1-8 is won, the RT7 gaming state is shifted, and when the RT8 cherry lip 1-12 is won, the RT8 gaming state is shifted.

  The RT7 gaming state is a gaming state that has a higher probability of winning the BB lip than the RT6 gaming state and is likely to shift to the RT4 gaming state. In the RT7 gaming state, if the RT6-7 lip is won internally, if the correct push order is correct, the middle lip wins and the gaming state is maintained, but if the push order is incorrect, the cross-up Wins and falls to RT1 gaming state. Also, in the RT7 gaming state, similarly to the RT6 gaming state, when the RT8 cherry lip 1-12 is won, the RT8 gaming state is entered.

  The RT8 gaming state has a higher probability of winning the BB lip than the RT7 gaming state, and is the gaming state in which the transition to the RT4 gaming state can be expected most among all the gaming states. When the symbol combination “7-7-7” corresponding to the BB lip or the symbol combination “7-7-BAR” corresponding to the RB lip is displayed in the RT8 gaming state, the state shifts to the RT4 gaming state (ART).

[Pachislot structure]
Next, the structure of the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 shows the external structure of the pachi-slot 1 in the present embodiment.

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

  The pachi-slot 1 includes a cabinet 1a serving as a housing for housing the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, a circuit board, and the like, a front door 2 attached to the front side of the cabinet 1a so as to be openable and closable, and a front side of the front door 2 And a front panel 8 serving as a panel unit. Inside the cabinet 1a, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are provided side by side. Each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is configured by attaching a belt-like sheet in which a plurality of symbols are continuously arranged along the rotation direction to the peripheral surface of a cylindrical frame. In addition, a vertically long rectangular symbol display area 21 </ b> L, 21 </ b> C, 21 </ b> R is provided in the approximate center of the front surface of the front door 2.

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

  In addition, the liquid crystal display device 5 includes a display screen 5a including symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, and is provided so as to be positioned on the near side overlapping with the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R when viewed from the front. The symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R are provided corresponding to the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, respectively, and can transmit the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R provided on the back side thereof. Is provided. In the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, an effective line 8a is provided as a winning determination line.

  That is, the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R function as display windows, and the player can visually recognize the rotation and stop operation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R provided behind them. Become. In the present embodiment, the entire display screen including the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R is used to display an image and execute an effect.

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

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

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

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

  The 7-segment display 13 is made up of 7-segment LEDs. 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), Information such as the number of medals deposited inside (hereinafter referred to as the number of credits) is digitally displayed to the player.

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

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

  Of the various boards provided in the pachi-slot 1, the game state is controlled by the main board 71, and the presentation control according to the game state is performed by the sub-control board 72. The main board 71 mainly includes a main CPU 31, a main ROM 32, and a main RAM 33. The main CPU 31 executes a control program based on the generated clock pulse. The main RAM 33 is provided with a storage area (see FIGS. 28 to 34 to be described later) for storing various data such as an internal winning combination determined by execution of the control program.

  The sub control board 72 includes a sub CPU 81 and a sub RAM 83. The sub CPU 81 controls the output of video, sound, and light according to the control program in accordance with the command transmitted from the main board 71. The sub-RAM 83 is provided with a storage area for registering the determined contents and effects data, and a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination transmitted from the main board 71.

  The sub relay board 73 is a board that relays wiring between the sub control board 72, the door relay board 74, and the power board 76. Further, power is supplied to the power supply board 76 from the outside of the pachi-slot 1. The power supply board 76 is connected with a power supply cord for receiving a power supply of AC 100V and a power supply main switch 77.

  The door relay board 74 includes a main board 71, a 1-bet switch 12S, a MAX bet switch 11S, a start switch 6S, a stop switch 7S, a stop button LED 35, a medal sensor 42S, a C / P switch 13S, a door open / close monitoring switch 36, a sub The wiring of the relay board 73 and the game operation display board 75 is relayed.

  The 1-bet switch 12S detects that the 1-bet switch 12S has been pressed by the player. The MAX bet switch 11S detects that the MAX bet button 11 has been pressed by the player.

  The start switch 6S detects that the start lever 6 has been operated by the player (start operation). 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 button LED 35 illuminates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R when the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are in a reception state. The medal sensor 42S detects that the medal received in the medal slot 10 has passed through the selector 42 described above. Further, the C / P switch 13S detects that the C / P switch 13 has been pressed by the player. The door opening / closing monitoring switch 36 is a switch used as a security signal to notify the outside of the gaming machine of the door opening / closing.

  The above-described game operation display board 75 is a board for displaying a game medal when it is accepted, when it is possible to rotate the spinner, replaying, displaying the number of game medals inserted, and digitally displaying it. The game operation display board 75 is connected to the re-game display LED 51, the game start possible LED 52, the medal acceptable LED 53, the inserted number display LED 54, the stored number display 55, the payout number display 55, and the payout number display 56.

  The re-game display LED 51 is lit when a re-game symbol is displayed. The game start possible LED 52 is lit when the reels 3L, 3C, 3R can rotate. The medal acceptance LED 53 is lit when a game medal can be accepted.

  The inserted number display LED 54 is lit by the LED corresponding to the number of inserted game medals. The inserted number display LED 54 is turned off when a game medal is inserted until about 180 seconds elapse after the game ends.

  The stored number display 55 displays digitally according to the number of stored game medals. The payout number display unit 56 digitally displays the number of payouts due to winning, an error code, and a stop code. The payout number display 56 digitally displays the set value when the setting is changed.

  The main board 71 is connected to the index sensors 48L, 48C, and 48R and the reel motors 49L, 49C, and 49R via the rotating body relay terminal plates 47L, 47C, and 47R. The rotating body relay terminal plates 47L, 47C, 47R are relay boards for operating the reels 3L, 3C, 3R by the main board 71.

  Each index sensor 48L, 48C, 48R is a sensor that detects a reel index. Each reel motor 49L, 49C, 49R is a motor that rotationally drives the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  The main board 71 is connected to a setting key switch 61, an auxiliary switch 62, a hopper motor 63, and a payout count switch 64. The setting key type switch 61 is used when setting change or confirmation is performed, or when the content of RWM (Read Write Memory) is abnormal.

  The auxiliary store switch 62 is a switch for detecting whether the game medal auxiliary storage for storing game medals overflowing from the medal storage tank is full. The hopper motor 63 is a motor for driving a hopper for paying out medals stored in the medal storage tank. The payout count switch 64 counts the number of game medals to be paid out.

  The external concentration terminal board 80 is connected to the main board 71. The external concentration terminal board 80 outputs a signal to a hall computer (not shown) which is an external device of the pachislot machine 1 in accordance with the signal received from the main board 71.

  Here, the signal output processing of the main board 71 and the external concentration terminal board 80 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, the gaming system 100 includes a pachi-slot 1, each display 900, a hall computer 400, each stand counter 300, and a data server 500.

  The pachi-slot 1 is connected to the hall computer 400 and transmits various signals to the hall computer 400. In FIG. 5, only the main board (main control circuit) 71 and the external concentrated terminal board (communication I / F) 80 are shown in FIG.

  The main board 71 outputs various signals from any one of the output ports 1 to 7 to the input ports 1 to 7 of the corresponding external concentration terminal board 80 according to the processing result in the main board 71 and the like. The external concentration terminal board 80 outputs a signal corresponding to the received signal from the output ports 1 to 8 corresponding to the received signal.

  In the pachi-slot 1, when the symbol combination corresponding to the BB lip is displayed internally and the penalty count flag is OFF, the main board 71 is connected from the output port 5 to the external concentrated terminal. The hit signal 1 is output to the input port 5 of the board 80, and the external concentrated terminal board 80 outputs the hit signal 1 from the output port 3. Further, in the pachislot 1, when the symbol combination corresponding to the BB lip is displayed internally and the penalty count flag is on, the main board 71 is connected to the external port from the output port 4. The contact signal 2 is output to the input port 4 of the concentrated terminal board 80, and the external concentrated terminal board 80 outputs the contact signal 2 from the output port 4.

  Further, in the pachislot 1, when the symbol combination corresponding to the RB lip is displayed and the penalty count flag is off, the main board 71 is connected to the external port from the output port 3. The contact signal 3 is output to the input port 3 of the concentrated terminal plate 80, and the external concentrated terminal plate 80 outputs the contact signal 3 from the output port 5. In the pachi-slot 1, when the symbol combination corresponding to the RB lip is displayed internally and the penalty count flag is on, the main board 71 is connected to the external port from the output port 22. The hit signal 4 is output to the input port 2 of the concentrated terminal board 80, and the external concentrated terminal board 80 outputs the hit signal 2 from the output port 6.

  The hit signals 1 to 4 output from the external concentrated terminal board 80 are input to the respective displays 900 through the hall computer 400.

  In the pachi-slot 1, when the start switch 6S is turned on, the main board 71 outputs a medal insertion signal from the output port 7 to the input port 7 of the external concentrated terminal board 80, and the external concentrated terminal board 80 A medal insertion signal is output from the output port 1. The medal insertion signal output from the external concentrated terminal board 80 is input to each display 900 through the hall computer 400.

  In the pachislot 1, when there is a medal payout as a result of the unit game, the main board 71 outputs a medal payout signal from the output port 6 to the input port 6 of the external concentration terminal board 80, and the external concentration terminal board. 80 outputs a medal payout signal from the output port 2. The medal insertion signal output from the external concentrated terminal board 80 is input to each display 900 through the hall computer 400.

  Each counter 100 is provided for each pachislot 1 and outputs a counting signal and a lending signal to the hall computer 400. The counting signal and the lending signal output to the hall computer 400 are input to each display 900.

  Each table display 900 is provided for each pachislot 1 and communicates with the hall computer 400. Each table display 900 includes a control unit 920. The control unit 920 includes a CPU, RAM, ROM, and the like. The RAM includes a screen change flag, display data, a history storage area, and the like, which will be described later. Further, the control unit 920 includes a touch panel 924, a call button 902, a “forward” button 903, a “decision” button 904, a “return” button 905, a “past” button 906, a “history” button 907, and a “graph switching” button. 908 is connected.

  A “forward” button 903, a “decision” button 904, and a “return” button 905 are buttons for selecting and determining display data. A “past” button 906 is a button for displaying weekly data. A “history” button 907 is a button for displaying today's history. The “graph switching” button 908 is a button for instructing switching of the display of the slump graph.

  In addition, a lamp 901, a display 910, and a machine number display unit 911 are connected to the control unit 920. The lamp 901 outputs light. The display 910 displays game related information. The machine number display unit 911 displays the machine number of the pachislot 1. Although not shown, the control unit 920 is connected to a drive control unit and a stepping motor. In addition, an upright position / tilt position sensor is connected to the drive control unit, and each display device 900 is driven in a predetermined angle range by the drive control unit.

  The hall computer 400 receives various signals from the pachislot machine 1 and each counter 100 and communicates with each display 900. The hall computer 400 can communicate with the data server 500 via the communication I / F 401. The data server 500 is installed, for example, outside a game hall (so-called pachinko hall), and an update program is downloaded from the data server 500 to each display device 900. In the present embodiment, a case where a signal is input from the pachislot machine 1 to the display devices 300 via the hall computer 400 will be described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, from the pachislot machine 1, A signal may be input to each display 300 without going through the hall computer 400.

  Each of the display devices 900 displays game related information including game state information indicating the game state in the pachislot 1. For example, each display device 900 displays on the display 910 that it is in the RT4 gaming state (during ART) and causes the lamp 901 to blink. Further, each of the display devices 900, when receiving the winning signals 1 to 4, displays on the display 910 the number of wins obtained by adding 1 to the number of times the bonus (ART) has been won.

  Further, each display device 900 sets the number of games corresponding to the hit signal 1 in accordance with the input hit signals 1 to 4. For example, each number display device 900 sets the number of games “66” when the hit signal 1 is input, and sets the number of games “44” when the hit signal 2 is input. When the signal 3 is input, the number of games “22” is set, and when the hit signal 4 is input, the number of games “11” is set.

  Here, the hit signal 1 is a signal that is output from the external concentration terminal board 80 to each of the display devices 900 when the penalty count flag is OFF when the symbol combination corresponding to the BB lip is displayed. is there. The hit signal 2 is a signal that is output from the external concentrated terminal board 80 to each display device 900 when the penalty count flag is on when the symbol combination corresponding to the BB lip is displayed. . In other words, both the hit signal 1 and the hit signal 2 are signals indicating that the display is shifted to ART when the combination of symbols corresponding to the BB lip is displayed, but the combination of symbols corresponding to the BB lip is displayed. When the penalty count flag is turned on, the number of games of ART varies depending on whether or not the penalty count flag is on, so that a winning signal 1 and a winning signal 2 are provided. Specifically, when the combination of symbols corresponding to the BB lip is displayed, if the penalty count flag is on, the number of ART games is “66”, and if the penalty count flag is on, the ART The number of games is “44”.

  Further, the hit signal 3 is a signal that is output from the external concentration terminal board 80 to each display device 900 when the penalty count flag is OFF when the symbol combination corresponding to the RB lip is displayed. . The hit signal 4 is a signal that is output from the external concentration terminal board 80 to each display device 900 when the penalty count flag is on when the symbol combination corresponding to the RB lip is displayed. . In other words, the winning signal 3 and the winning signal 4 are both signals indicating that the display is shifted to ART when the symbol combination corresponding to the RB lip is displayed, but the symbol combination corresponding to the RB lip is displayed. When the penalty count flag is turned on, the number of games of ART varies depending on whether or not the penalty count flag is on, so that a winning signal 3 and a winning signal 4 are provided. Specifically, when the combination of symbols corresponding to the RB lip is displayed, if the penalty count flag is on, the number of ART games is “22”, and if the penalty count flag is on, the ART The number of games is “11”.

  In addition, each display device 900 counts the number of games after the hit signals 1 to 4 are input, and if the counted number of games exceeds the set number of games, the number of games after the end of ART. And the number of games is displayed on the display 910.

  That is, the number of BB ART games is normally 66 games, and the number of RB ART games is usually 22 games. However, in the pachislot 1, when the reels other than the left reel 3L are stopped for the first time and there is a payout due to winning a small role, the number of BB ART games is 44 games as a penalty, The number of RB ART games is 11 games. Therefore, each display device 900 counts the number of games according to the hit signals 1 to 4, determines the end of ART, and determines that the ART has ended, that is, according to the hit signals 1 to 4. When the number of games played is counted, counting of the number of games after the end of ART is started and the number of games is displayed on the display 910. Thereby, each stand display device 900 can grasp | ascertain appropriately the end time of ART. As a result, for example, the number of games up to the ceiling can be displayed appropriately for the player.

  Here, the ceiling means a situation in which the number of games from the time when the number of ART games is exhausted until the next ART is won reaches 1000 games (the number of ceiling games). When the number of ceiling games reaches 1000 games, the push order of the replay bells is navigated until the next ART is won in the humiliation relief state. Also, the CZ management mode described later with reference to FIG. 26 is “1”, and a value having a larger number of CZ guaranteed games than the CZ management mode “0” is selected.

  Further, each display device 900 does not accept the input of the hit signals 1 to 4 until the counted number of games exceeds the set number of games. That is, in the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, when the navigation operation is different during ART and the CZ transition lip is displayed and falls to CZ, the push order of the RT4 transition lip is navigated to the ART 4 Return (see FIG. 60 later). In such a case, if the RT4 transition lip is won during CZ, the number of ART wins is not added, so that the number of ART wins can be appropriately counted.

  Further, the pachislot 1 stops outputting the hit signals 1 to 4 to the respective display devices 900 when the game is shifted to the RT1 gaming state due to the display of the spilled eyes during the ART, and the hit signals 1 to 4 Is stopped, the counting of the number of games in the RT1 gaming state is started and the number of games is displayed. Thereby, each stand display device 900 can grasp | ascertain appropriately the end time of ART. As a result, for example, the number of games up to the ceiling can be displayed appropriately for the player.

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

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

[Design combination table]
The symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIGS. In the present embodiment, when the symbol combination displayed by the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R along the winning line matches the symbol combination defined by the symbol combination table, it is determined that the winning combination is given, Benefits such as payout, re-game operation, and bonus game operation (an opportunity to change the game state to the RT4 game state. In the present invention, BB matching lip or the like is applicable) are given to the player. FIGS. 7-1 to 7-3 are diagrams showing a symbol combination table when three sheets are placed.

  Each symbol combination table defines a symbol combination predetermined in accordance with the type of privilege and a winning action flag. In the symbol combination table, the main CPU 31 identifies, as a winning operation flag, 1-byte data for identifying a symbol combination displayed along the winning line and an internal winning combination storing area to be described later for storing the data. The storage area identification data provided, the contents (name) of the display combination, the RT transition indicating the RT gaming state to be transitioned when a combination of symbols is displayed, and the number of payouts are defined.

  Further, when a numerical value of 1 or more is determined as the payout number, medals are paid out. In the present embodiment, one of cherry 1-7, middle watermelon, upper watermelon, cross-up watermelon, middle bell 1-4, cross-down bell 1-8, or upper bell 1-12 is determined as the display combination. When a medal is paid out. If the symbol combination displayed along the winning line does not match any of the symbol combinations defined by the symbol combination table, it is a so-called “losing”.

  Also, as a display combination, replay (BB-equipped lip, RB-equipped lip, RT4 lip 1-4, cross-up lip 1-6, RT2 lip 1-12, lower lip 1-4, RT3 lip 1-15, RT7 cherry lip 1 -8, RT8 cherry lip 1-12, middle lip 1-4, upper lip 1-18, crossdown lip 1-3, RT6 cherry lip 1-11) Done.

  When RT2 lip 1 to 12 is determined as the display combination, it shifts to the RT2 gaming state, and when RT3 lip 1 to 15 is determined as the display combination, it shifts to the RT3 gaming state and BB matching lip as the display combination. When the RB matching lip or RT4 lip 1 to 4 is determined, the state shifts to the RT4 gaming state, and when the lower lip 1 to 4 is determined as the display combination, the state shifts to the RT5 gaming state and RT6 cherry lip as the display combination. When 1 to 11 is determined, the state shifts to the RT6 gaming state, and when the RT7 cherry lip 1 to 8 is determined as the display combination, the RT7 gaming state is shifted to and RT8 cherry lip 1 to 12 is determined as the display combination. Then, it shifts to the RT8 gaming state. In addition, when the cross-up lips 1 to 6 are determined as the display combination or the spilled eyes 2-1 to 2-8 are displayed, the state shifts to the RT1 gaming state. Note that the symbols corresponding to various replays and the conditions for displaying spilled eyes are described in detail in FIG.

  In addition, when either the combination of symbols of BB matching lip (red 7-red 7-red 7) or the combination of symbols of RB matching lip (red 7-red 7-BAR) is determined as the display combination, Shift to ART (RT4 gaming state) for navigating. In the following, when a combination of BB-matched lip symbols is displayed and the program shifts to ART, 66 games are set in the BB ART game number counter, and ART is executed over 66 games. When the penalty flag is on, the BB ART game number counter is 44 games. When a combination of symbols of RB matching lip is displayed and the program shifts to ART, 22 games are set in the RB ART game number counter, and ART is executed over 22 games. When the penalty flag is on, the RB ART game number counter is 11 games. Here, the penalty flag means that when the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are not stopped from the left in the RT1 gaming state (that is, when the first stop reel is other than the left reel 3L), the payout number is 1 or more. This is a flag that is turned on when the winning combination is won.

[Internal lottery table]
The internal lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. 8A and 8B are diagrams illustrating the internal lottery table. Further, the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 8A is a table used when the set value is “1” (hereinafter referred to as an internal lottery table (setting 1)), and the internal lottery table shown in FIG. The table is a table (hereinafter referred to as an internal lottery table (setting 5)) used when the setting value is “5”. The internal lottery table defines lottery values and data pointers according to the winning number. The data pointer is data acquired as a result of lottery performed with reference to the internal lottery table, and is data for designating an internal winning combination defined by an internal winning combination determination table described later. The data pointer is provided with a small character / replay data pointer.

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

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

  In addition, the lottery value is defined so that the internal lottery table (setting 5) is more advantageous to the player than the internal lottery table (setting 1). For example, in the RT1 gaming state, the lottery value of the BB lip corresponding to the winning number 16, the RB lip corresponding to the winning number 17, and the RT6 transition lip corresponding to the winning number 18 is larger than the internal lottery table (setting 1). The table (setting 5) is more highly defined. That is, the internal lottery table (setting 5) is more advantageous to the player because the internal lottery table (setting 5) is more likely to win the BB Lip, RB Lip, and RT6 Transition Lip.

[Internal lottery table determination table]
With reference to FIG. 9, the internal lottery table determination table used when the main CPU 31 determines the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries will be described.

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

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

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, the number of lotteries is “39” in all gaming states. In the RT0 gaming state, the RT0 gaming state internal lottery table is used.In the RT1 gaming state, the RT1 gaming state internal lottery table is used.In the RT2 gaming state, the RT2 gaming state internal lottery table is used. In the RT3 gaming state, the RT3 gaming state internal lottery table is used. In the RT4 gaming state, the RT4 gaming state internal lottery table is used. In the RT5 gaming state, the RT5 gaming state internal lottery table is used. In the state, the RT6 gaming state internal lottery table is used, in the RT7 gaming state, the RT7 gaming state internal lottery table is used, and in the RT8 gaming state, the RT8 gaming state internal lottery table is used.

[Relationship between internal winning combination and pressing order and possible symbol combinations]
With reference to FIG. 10, the relationship between the internal winning combination and the pressing order and combinations of symbols that may be displayed will be described. Each internal winning combination changes the combination of symbols displayed depending on the pressing order. Each internal winning combination has a plurality of combinations of symbols that may be displayed.

  In the example of FIG. 10, a combination of a plurality of symbols that may be displayed when the internal winning combination is determined and the name of the internal winning combination are defined in association with the internal winning combination and the winning number. Has been. For internal winning combinations with correct / incorrect push order, correct push order is specified. For example, when the winning number “2”, “RT4 o'clock lip 1” is determined as an internal winning combination, the left reel 3L is first stopped to make a correct answer, the middle lip etc. are stopped and displayed, and the gaming state is maintained. The Further, the first stop of the reels other than the left reel 3L results in an incorrect answer, the lower lip is stopped and displayed, and falls to RT5.

  When the winning number “5” “RT5 hour lip 123” is determined as the internal winning combination, the left reel 3L is stopped first, the middle reel 3C is stopped second, and the right reel 3R is stopped third. The answer is correct, the lower lip is stopped and displayed, and the gaming state is maintained. In the case of other stop operations, the answer is incorrect, the cross-up reply is stopped and displayed, and falls to RT1.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 10, when “normal lip” of the winning number “1” is determined as the internal winning combination, middle lip 1 (replay 1-replay 1-replay 1), middle lip 2 ( One of the symbol combinations of Replay 2 -Replay 1 -Replay 1), Middle lip 3 (Replay 1 -Replay 1 -Replay 2), and Middle lip 4 (Replay 2 -Replay 1 -Replay 2) is displayed. It is determined based on the timing at which the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are pressed whether any combination of symbols of the middle lip 1 to 4 is displayed.

  Also, for example, when “RT4 hour lip 1” of the winning number “2” is determined as an internal winning combination, middle lip 1-4, lower lip 1-4, upper lip 1-18, cross-down lip There is a possibility that a combination of symbols 1 to 3 or RT6 cherry lip 1 is displayed. Here, the RT4-time lip 1 is a replay combination that can be an internal winning combination only in the RT4 gaming state (ART) (see FIGS. 8-1 and 8-2), and is a three-choice replay in ART. . Specifically, if RT4 hour lip 1 is determined as an internal winning combination and the first stop reel is the left reel 3L, a middle lip or the like is displayed, and if the first stop reel is other than the left reel 3L, the lower stage Lip is displayed and falls to RT5.

  Further, for example, when “left bell 1 (3 choice bell (left correct answer))” of the winning number “26” is determined as an internal winning combination, cross-down 1 to 8, upper bell 1, upper bell 10 Alternatively, there is a possibility that any symbol combination of the upper bell 12 is displayed. Specifically, if the left bell 1 is determined as an internal winning combination and the first stop reel is the left reel 3L, a cross-down bell is displayed. If the left bell 1 is determined as the internal winning combination, the first stop reel is other than the left reel 3L, and the timing when the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are pressed is correct (the pressing position is successful), the upper bell Is displayed, and a spill (normal appearance) is displayed due to the failure of the pressed position.

[Relationship between each RT game state and replay that may win internally]
With reference to FIG. 11-1, FIG. 11-2, the relationship between each RT game state and the replay which may be won internally is demonstrated. FIGS. 11A and 11B are diagrams illustrating a relationship between each RT gaming state and a replay that may be internally won. Specifically, in FIGS. 11A and 11B, in each RT gaming state, “○” is described as the type of replay that may be internally won, and there is no possibility of internal winning. “×” is described in the type. Here, the type of replay that has no possibility of internal winning is a replay in which a lottery value is not set in the internal lottery table used in each gaming state (that is, a replay with a coefficient of “0”) ( (See FIGS. 8-1 and 8-2.)

  As illustrated in FIGS. 11A and 11B, for example, the normal lip corresponding to the winning number “1” may be internally won in the RT0 gaming state and the RT1 gaming state. In addition, the RT4 hour lips 1 to 3 corresponding to the winning numbers “2” to “4” may internally win in the RT4 gaming state. Further, the RT5 hour lips 123, 132, 213, 231, 312, and 321 corresponding to the winning numbers “5” to “10” may be internally won in the RT5 gaming state. In addition, the RT6-7 hour lip 1, 213, 231, 312, and 321 corresponding to the winning numbers “11” to “15” may internally win in the RT6 gaming state and the RT7 gaming state.

  Further, the BB lip corresponding to the winning number “16” may be internally won in the RT1 gaming state, the RT2 gaming state, the RT6 gaming state, the RT7 gaming state, and the RT8 gaming state. Further, the RB lip corresponding to the winning number “17” may be internally won in the RT1 gaming state, the RT3 gaming state, the RT6 gaming state, and the RT7 gaming state. Further, the RT6 transition lip corresponding to the winning number “18” may internally win in the RT1 gaming state. In the present invention, the RT2 gaming state is a so-called inter-pseudo BB flag gaming state, and among a plurality of types of replays, only the BB lip is lottery and the RB lip is not lottery. Further, the RT3 gaming state is a so-called pseudo RB flag gaming state, and among the plural types of replays, only the RB lip is lottery and the BB lip is not lottery.

  Further, the RT7 lip corresponding to the winning number “19” may be internally won in the RT6 gaming state. Further, the RT8 lip corresponding to the winning number “20” may be internally won in the RT1 gaming state, the RT5 gaming state, the RT6 gaming state, and the RT7 gaming state. In addition, the BB lip, BB lip right, RB lip, and RB lip right corresponding to the winning numbers “21” to “24” may internally win in the RT5 gaming state. In addition, each small combination corresponding to the internal winning numbers “25” to “38” may be internally won in all RT gaming states.

[Cylinder stop initial setting table]
FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a rotating cylinder stop initial setting table. In the spinning cylinder stop initial setting table shown in FIG. 12, the numerical value indicates data such as a table number, and the symbol “-” indicates that the numerical value is not defined.

  The rotation stop initial setting table is information for stopping the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and is predetermined according to the winning combination. The main control circuit 71 refers to the rotating cylinder stop initial setting table, acquires the rotating cylinder stop number corresponding to the internal winning combination, and acquires initial data (search table change data number, etc.).

  Specifically, in the rotation stop initial setting table, determination data for each pressing order (drawing priority order table number, drawing priority order selection table number), search table change data number, in association with the number for turning stop , Random stop data number, first cylinder first stop table change data number, left first stop table number, first cylinder first stop data table, and winning combination ing. These various data indicate various table numbers to be selected in the stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R according to the progress of the unit game.

  “Drawing priority table number” is a number for selecting the drawing priority table shown in FIG. Further, the “drawing priority order selection table number” is a number for selecting the drawing priority order selection table shown in FIG. “Search table change data” is data for determining search table data. “Random stop data number” is a number for selecting a random stop data table to be referred to in the second stop when the reels 3L, 3C, 3R to be stopped first are other than the left reel 3L. When the search table change data number corresponding to the random stop data number is “0”, the random stop data table is referred to as it is, and when it is “2”, the B line of the stop table number is referenced. To do.

  The “first cylinder stop table change data number” indicates whether the same stop table after the first left stop is used or changed after the second stop when the first stop reel is the left reel 3L. It is the data shown. If there is a value (other than 00) in the first cylinder stop table change data number, the first cylinder first stop table change data table is selected, the data is searched, and the second stop Select a subsequent stop table.

  The “first left stop table number” is a number for selecting the first left stop table when the first stop reel is the left reel 3L. The “stop data table number after first stop first stop” is a number for determining the number of the stop data table after left first stop. The left first stop table is a stop table used when a first stop operation is detected when the three stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are pressed in the forward order. The first stop data table after the first stop is a stop table that is used when the second stop operation and the third stop operation are detected when the pressing order is forward pressing.

[Pull-in priority selection table]
The pull-in priority order selection table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 shows a pull-in priority selection table. The pull-in priority order selection table defines a pull-in priority order table number and a number for selecting the pull-in priority order table number in accordance with the pull-in priority order selection table number and the pressing order.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, the pull-in priority selection table is associated with each pull-in priority selection table, and the pressing order and the pull-in priority table number (pressing order (applicable, not applicable)) are defined. Has been. Here, the pull-in priority order selection table is a number selected according to the pull-in priority order selection table number selected when referring to the spinning cylinder stop initial setting table shown in FIG.

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

[Search order data table]
The search order data table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 shows a search order data table. The search order data table defines an order (hereinafter referred to as priority order) in which applicable numerical values are preferentially applied within a predetermined numerical range (ie, 0 to 4) as the number of stop data sliding frames. . In this search order table, each numerical value is searched in the order from the highest order 1 to the lower order 5 in the priority order, and as a result of the search, the numerical values corresponding to the priority order “1” are preferentially applied. The search order table is provided on the assumption that there are a plurality of sliding frames having the same pull-in priority, and the number of sliding symbols having a higher priority is applied.

  The search order data table defines a priority order based on the number of sliding pieces for stop data. That is, the priority order is defined so that the numerical value corresponding to the number of stop data sliding pieces is the highest. As a result, the number of stop pieces for stop data is determined with priority over the number of other pieces, so that the display of the symbols intended when the stop table was developed is given priority.

[Left first stop table]
The left first stop table will be described with reference to FIGS. FIGS. 15A and 15B are diagrams illustrating the left first stop table. The first left stop table is a table that is selected when the first stop reel is the left reel 3L, and is selected in the first left stop table number of the rotation stop initial setting table shown in FIG. The left first stop table numbers 1 to 9 corresponding to the numbered 1 to 9 are selected.

  The left first stop table defines the number of sliding piece determination data and the change status corresponding to each of the symbol positions “0” to “20” of the left reel 3L. Here, the sliding piece number determination data is data indicating the temporary number of sliding pieces determined based on the stop table. With reference to the provisional number of sliding pieces, the data of the number of sliding pieces determination data corresponding to FIG. 14 described above is used. As a result, control is performed so that the symbol that is prioritized by the search of FIG. 14 is drawn. The change status is data for identifying whether or not the stop start position is a specific one. A stop data table to be referred to at the time of the second stop operation and the third stop operation subsequent to the first stop based on the value obtained by adding this change status and the above-mentioned first cylinder first stop table change data number Is determined. The change status determines whether to change the line after the first stop.

[Table change data table for first cylinder first stop]
The first cylinder first stop table change data table will be described with reference to FIG. When the first stop reel is the left reel 3L, data indicating whether the same left first stop stop data table is used after the second stop or the changed left first stop stop table is used It is. The first cylinder first stop table change data table corresponds to the first time corresponding to the number selected in the first cylinder first stop table change data table number of the first cylinder stop initial setting table shown in FIG. The table of the cylinder first stop table change data table number 00 or 01 is selected.

  The first cylinder first stop table change data table is associated with the first cylinder first stop table change data table number, the left first stop table change request symbol position, and the left first after change Stores the stop table number for each change status after stop. Here, the “left first stop table change request symbol position” is a value of symbol position data subjected to stop control when the left reel 3L is stopped as the first stop reel, and is a value defined in FIG. If this is true, use the left first stop table after the first stop after the second stop, and if the value specified in FIG. Use stop data table after first stop.

[Random first stop table]
FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an example of a random first stop table. The random first stop table shown in FIG. 17 defines a random stop data table number, a search order parameter and a stop table number corresponding to the random stop data table number.

  The random first stop table shown in FIG. 17 defines random stop data table numbers “00” to “06”. For example, the random stop data table number “00” indicates that the stop button selected at the time of the first stop operation is the middle stop button 7C or the right stop button 7R, and the rotation stop number is “17”. This is the stop data table number to be selected (see FIG. 12).

  As shown in FIG. 17, the search order parameter indicating the sliding piece number determination data and the “stop table number” indicating the random first stop data table number correspond to the symbol position data of the middle reel 3C or the right reel 3R. It is stipulated. The symbol position data is data indicating symbol positions (specifically, stop start positions) “0” to “20”. The search order parameter is data for determining the number of sliding frames and is the same as that in the first stop table for the left stop shown in FIGS. For example, in the random first stop table shown in FIG. 17, when the random stop data table number is “00”, the random first stop data table number for the symbol position data “1” to “16”. “00” is defined, and the random first stop data table number “06” is defined for the symbol position data “0”, “17” to “20”.

[Pull-in priority table]
The pull-in priority table will be described with reference to FIG. The draw-in priority table shown in FIG. 18 defines draw-in priority, draw-in priority data, and winning action flag data corresponding to each of the draw-in priority table numbers “00” to “06”. In FIG. 18, the data of the winning action flag is omitted for the sake of simplicity.

  The sliding piece number determination data is determined by referring to the stop data defined by the various stop tables. In the pull-in priority table shown in FIG. 18 and the search order data table shown in FIG. 14, whether there is a more appropriate number of sliding symbols in addition to the number of sliding symbols determined based on these stop tables. Used to search for no.

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

  The priority order defines pull-in priority data that is preferentially drawn in according to the type of the winning action flag. In the pull-in priority table shown in FIG. 18, the pull-in priority is higher when the priority value is smaller, and the pull-in priority is lower when the value is larger.

  Withdrawing priority order table number “00”, drawing priority order data and winning action flag data are defined as follows. That is, a priority operation flag for all replays is defined for priority 1 (drawing priority data 008H), and cherries 1 to 7, all watermelons, middle bells 1 to 1 are assigned to priority 2 (drawing priority data 004H). 4. Winning operation flags for the cross-down bells 1 to 8 and the upper bells 1 to 12 are defined.

[Random data table after first stop]
19A and 19B are diagrams illustrating a stop data table after a random first stop. FIG. 19A is a stop data table selected by referring to the random first stop table shown in FIG. 17 when the random stop data table number is “03”. FIG. 19-2 is a stop data table selected by referring to the random first stop table shown in FIG. 17 when the random stop data table number is “05”. The table shown in FIGS. 19A and 19B is an example of the first stop data table after the first stop, and the same type of table is stored in the main ROM 32.

  Specifically, in the stop data table after random first stop shown in FIGS. 19A and 19B, the stop button selected at the time of the first stop operation is the middle stop button 7C or the right stop button 7R. 18 is a stop data table selected by referring to the random first stop table shown in FIG. 17.

  The random stop data table after the first stop defines 1-byte stop data corresponding to each of the symbol position data “0” to “20”. The symbol position indicated by the symbol position data in FIGS. 19A and 19B is a pressed position. The symbol position where the value of the stop line data in the stop data table after the random first stop is “0” means that the stop is not stopped at that position, and the symbol position where the value of the stop line data is “1” It means stopping at a position. Here, the above-described search order data table of FIG. 14 is also used. In this case, the number from the stop start position to the symbol position where the value of the stop line data is “1” is used as the value of the search order data table. To do. For example, in FIG. 19A, when the third reel (bit 1) is pressed at the symbol position “7”, the value of the stop line data at the symbol position “10” is “1”. ”To the symbol position“ 10 ”is“ 3 ”, and the value of the sliding piece number determination data used in the search order data table is“ 3 ”.

  In the example of the random stop data table after the first stop shown in FIGS. 19A and 19B, as shown in FIG. 22, the bit 0 column is “the second cylinder and the third cylinder at the time of stop in order. 1st cylinder B line data, or the 3rd cylinder and the 1st cylinder B line data at the time of stop in the order of the 2nd cylinder ", and the column of bit1 is" the 2nd cylinder and the 3rd cylinder in the order " The first cylinder A line data at the time of stop, or the first cylinder A line data at the time of stop in the order of the third cylinder and the second cylinder, and the column of bit 2 is “second cylinder, third cylinder” The line change bit at the time of stop in the order of the cylinder or the line change bit at the time of stop in the order of the third cylinder and the second cylinder ”, and the column of bit3 is“ the third at the time of the second cylinder first stop ” Revolving line data, or 2nd revolving line data at the time of 3rd revolving 1st stop ”, and the column of bit 4 is“ 2nd revolving cylinder, 1st revolving cylinder in order. 3rd cylinder B line data at the time, or 2nd cylinder B line data at the time of stop in the order of the 3rd cylinder and the 1st cylinder ", and the column of bit 5 is" 2nd cylinder, 1st cylinder " 3rd cylinder A line data at the time of stop in the order of the cylinder, or 2nd cylinder A line data at the time of stop in the order of the 3rd cylinder and the first cylinder ", and the column of bit 6 is" 2nd cylinder " , Line change bit when stopping in the order of the first cylinder, or line change bit when stopping in the order of the third cylinder and the first cylinder ”, and the column of bit 7 is“ when the second cylinder cylinder is first stopped ” The first cylinder line data or the first cylinder line data at the time of the third cylinder cylinder first stop.

  In the example of FIGS. 19A and 19B, a part of the random stop data table after the first stop is illustrated, but in reality, the table corresponding to the stop data table numbers 00 to 06 on the left first stop is left. It is prepared. The stop data is data indicating whether or not the symbol position is appropriate as the position where the reel stops. A symbol position where the stop data is “0” indicates that the reel is not appropriate as a position where the reel stops, and a symbol position where the stop data is “1” indicates that it is appropriate as a position where the reel stops. Here, as described above, the search order data table of FIG. 14 is used, and the number from the stop start position to the symbol position where the value of the stop line data is “1” is set as the value of the search order data table. To do.

[Left first stop data table after stop]
20A and 20B are diagrams illustrating an example of the stop data table after the first left stop. The left first stop data table after stop shown in FIG. 20A is a stop table whose left first stop data table number is “04”. The stop data table after the first left stop shown in FIG. 20B is a stop table whose stop data table number after the first left stop is “05”. In the stop data table after the first left stop shown in FIG. 20A, the stop button selected at the time of the first stop operation is the left stop button 7L, and the numbers for stopping the rotation are “38” and “39”. This is a stop table that is sometimes selected (see FIG. 12). That is, this table is referred to when the winning combination is the middle right bell 1 or 2. In the stop data table after the first left stop shown in FIG. 20B, the stop button selected at the time of the first stop operation is the left stop button 7L, and the numbers for turning stop are “25” to “29”. This is a stop table that is sometimes selected (see FIG. 12). That is, it is a table that is referred to when the winning combination is watermelon, left bell 1 to 4. The table shown in FIGS. 20A and 20B is an example of the left first stop stop data table, and the same type of table is stored in the main ROM 32. FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 23, the structure of the stop data table after the first left stop defines 1-byte stop data corresponding to each of the symbol positions “0” to “20”. In the example of the stop data table after the first stop shown in FIG. 23, the 1-byte stop data includes bit 0 as “third cylinder B line data” and bit 1 as “third cylinder A line data”. , Bit2 is “third cylinder line change bit”, bit3 is “second cylinder B line data”, bit4 is “second cylinder A line data”, and bit5 is “second cylinder B line data”. Bit 6 is “line change bit after second stop or third cylinder C line data at the time of stop in the order of first and third cylinders”, bit 7 is “first and second cylinders”. The second stop and subsequent line change bits at the time of stopping in the order of the cylinder or the second cylinder C line data ”.

  In the example of FIGS. 20-1 and 20-2, a part of the stop data table after the first left stop is illustrated, but actually, tables corresponding to the stop data table numbers 00 to 13 after the first left stop are prepared. Has been. The stop data is data indicating whether or not the symbol position is appropriate as the position where the reel stops. A symbol position where the stop data is “0” indicates that the reel is not appropriate as a position where the reel stops, and a symbol position where the stop data is “1” indicates that it is appropriate as a position where the reel stops. Here, as described above, the search order data table of FIG. 14 is used, and the number from the stop start position to the symbol position where the value of the stop line data is “1” is set as the value of the search order data table. To do.

  In the example of FIGS. 20-1 and 20-2, a part of the stop data table after the first left stop is illustrated, but in reality, there is a table corresponding to the stop data table numbers 00 to 06 after the first left stop. It is prepared. The stop data is data indicating whether or not the symbol position is appropriate as the position where the reel stops. A symbol position where the stop data is “0” indicates that the reel is not appropriate as a position where the reel stops, and a symbol position where the stop data is “1” indicates that it is appropriate as a position where the reel stops. Here, as described above, the search order data table of FIG. 14 is used, and the number from the stop start position to the symbol position where the value of the stop line data is “1” is set as the value of the search order data table. To do.

  The stop data defined by the stop data table after the first left stop includes a bit corresponding to the column “A line”, a bit corresponding to the column “B line”, and a bit corresponding to the column “C line”. . For example, when the first stop reel is the left reel 3L, the second stop reel is the middle reel 3C, and the third stop reel is the right reel 3R, the line combination is “A line → A line → A line”. ”,“ A line → A line → B line ”,“ A line → B line → B line ”, and“ A line → C line → C line ”. That is, there are four ways to determine the number of sliding piece determination data. Therefore, even at the same stop start position, different planned stop positions can be determined according to “A line”, “B line”, or “C line”. The stop data defines information on which of these should be selected by assigning a bit corresponding to a column of “line change bits”. When there is no change in the line to be referred to, the A line is referred to.

[Random stop data table]
FIG. 21A and FIG. 21B are diagrams illustrating an example of the random stop data table. The random stop data table illustrated in FIG. 21A is a stop data table whose random stop data table number is “00”. In the random stop data table with the random stop data table number “00”, the stop button selected at the time of the first stop operation is the middle stop button 7C or the right stop button 7R, and the rotation stop number is “17”. , “23”, “24”, “26” to “29” are stop data tables selected (see FIG. 12). The random stop data table illustrated in FIG. 21B is a stop data table whose random stop data table number is “02”. In the random stop data table with the random stop data table number “02”, the stop button selected at the time of the first stop operation is the middle stop button 7C or the right stop button 7R, and the rotating cylinder stop number is “18”. , “20”, “30” to “33” is a stop data table selected (see FIG. 12). The tables shown in FIG. 21A and FIG. 21B are an example of the random stop data table, and the same type of table is stored in the main ROM 32.

  As shown in FIG. 24, the configuration of the random stop data table defines 1-byte stop data corresponding to each of the symbol positions “0” to “20”. In the example of the stop data table after the first stop shown in FIG. 24, the stop data of 1 byte is that bit0 is “third cylinder B line data” and bit1 is “third cylinder A line data”. , Bit2 is “third cylinder line change bit”, bit3 is “second cylinder B line data”, bit4 is “second cylinder A line data”, and bit5 is “second cylinder B line data”. “Line change bit”, bit 6 is “first cylinder B line data”, and bit 7 is “first cylinder A line data”. Lines such as “A line” and “B line” are the same as those described above.

  For example, in the random stop data table, bit 1 (second column from the right) is “third cylinder A line data”. The “third cylinder A-line data” is data that is referred to when the A-line is used to generate the sliding piece number determination data for the right reel 3R during the first stop to the third stop. A symbol position where the value of the “third cylinder A line data” is “0” means that no stop is made at that position, and the value of “A line search data when the right reel is stopped” is “1”. The symbol position means to stop at that position. Here, as described above, the search order data table of FIG. 14 is used, and the number from the stop start position to the symbol position where the value of the stop line data is “1” is set as the value of the search order data table. To do.

[Navi lottery lottery table when winning RT6 cherry]
With reference to FIG. 25, the navigation lottery table for the RT6 cherry win will be described. FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a lottery table for navigation lottery when the RT6 cherry tree is won. In this embodiment, combinations of symbols corresponding to RT6 cherries 1 to 11 are displayed, and when transitioning to the RT6 gaming state, RT6 gaming state, RT7-7 hour lip during RT7 gaming state, middle right bell push order A lottery is performed on whether to navigate. As long as the player wins the navigation and performs the stop operation according to the navigation, an advantageous gaming state can be continued until BB or RB is won. If the stop operation is performed without following the navigation and falls to the RT1 gaming state, the navigation is terminated.

  As described above, when the lottery of whether to navigate the RT6 gaming state, the RT6-7 lip during the RT7 gaming state, or the push order of the middle right bell when performing the transition to the RT6 gaming state, is shown in FIG. A lottery table is referred to and a navigation lottery is performed. As shown in FIG. 25, winning and non-winning lottery values are assigned in association with the set values 1 to 5, respectively. For example, in the case of the set value 1, of the predetermined number of random numbers 32000, 30000 is defined as non-winning and 2000 is defined as winning. Further, in the case of the setting value 5, 28000 is defined as non-winning and 4000 is defined as winning among the predetermined number of random numbers 32000. That is, it is specified that the setting value 5 (the higher setting value) is easier to win by the navigation lottery than the setting value 1.

[Lottery table for determining the number of CZ guaranteed games]
A lottery table for determining the number of CZ-guaranteed games will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a lottery table for determining the number of CZ guaranteed games. In the present embodiment, a lottery of the number of navigation games is performed together with a lottery for determining whether or not to navigate the pressing order of the RT5 hour lip during RT5 after the end of BB or RB. As a result of such lottery, when the navigation is won, navigation in the order of pushing the RT5 hour lip is performed while the number of navigation games remains. If the stop operation is performed without following the navigation and falls to the RT1 gaming state, the navigation is terminated. The number of navigation games is reset for each BB or RB win.

  In addition, the above-described lottery for determining whether or not to navigate the pushing order of the RT5 hour lip during RT5 includes a BB lip winning time, an RB lip winning time, and a watermelon winning time during RT4 or RT5. As shown in FIG. 26, the tables referred to at the time of lottery differ depending on the trigger of each lottery. Specifically, as shown in (1) of FIG. 26, a navigation number lottery table at the time of BB rip winning, and as shown in (2) of FIG. 26, a navigation game number lottery table at the time of RB rip winning, As shown in (3) of FIG. 26, there is provided a navigation game number lottery table when a watermelon is won during RT4 or RT5.

  The navigation number lottery table at the time of BB lip winning shown in (1) of FIG. 26 and the navigation game number lottery table at the time of RB lip winning shown in (2) of FIG. 26 have different lottery values for each of the CZ management modes 0 to 2. Assigned. Here, each of the CZ management modes 0 to 2 will be described. The CZ management mode 0 is a so-called first hit mode, and is a mode that is set at the time of winning BB or RB in the RT1, 6, 7 gaming state. In this CZ management mode 0, the number of games to be navigated differs depending on the winning of the BB or the winning of the RB, but a smaller number of games is likely to be lottered than in the CZ management modes 1 and 2.

  The CZ management mode 1 is a so-called loop mode, and is set when BB or RB is won during RT5 after the first hit. In addition, CZ management mode 1 becomes CZ management mode 1 even if it is the first hit when over 1000 games are lost between BB or RB. Further, the number of games to be navigated is 16 games or 1000 games. The loop rate is about 80%. The CZ management mode 2 is a mode for medium cherry, and is a mode that is set when the player wins via RT8 (medium cherry win). In addition, when the CZ management mode 0 or the CZ management mode 1 stays, a lottery for upgrade is performed when the BB or RB loses. The number of games navigated is 32 games or 1000 games. The loop rate is 96%.

  As shown in (1) of FIG. 26, in the navigation number lottery table at the time of winning the BB, for the CZ management mode 0, lottery values are assigned for the respective setting values 1 to 5, and the CZ management mode 1 and the CZ management are performed. For mode 2, lottery values are assigned in common to the previous settings. For example, for the CZ management mode 0, when the setting value is 1, among the predetermined number of random numbers 32000, as the lottery value, 0 game is “0”, 1 game is “8000”, 2 games, 3 games, 4 games are “100”, 5 games are “13000”, 6 games, 7 games, 8 games, 9 games are “100”, 10 games are “5000”, 12 games, 14 games are “ “5000”, 32 games, and 1000 games are defined as “50” for 100 games and 16 games, respectively. Here, “0 game” means that the player does not win the navigation. That is, in the table shown in (1) of FIG. 26, since the lottery value of the 0 game is “0”, the winning game is always won and the number of navigation games is given.

  In addition, as shown in (1) of FIG. 26, in the CZ management mode 1, since lottery values are assigned only to 16 games and 1000 games, the number of games to be navigated is 16 games or 1000 games. Is selected. Further, in the CZ management mode 2, since lottery values are assigned only to 32 games, 32 games are always selected as the number of games to be navigated.

  Further, as shown in (2) of FIG. 26, in the navigation number lottery table at the time of RB repping, for the CZ management mode 0, lottery values are assigned for each set value 1 to 5, and the CZ management mode 1 and For CZ management mode 2, a lottery value is assigned in common with the previous setting. For example, in the case of the CZ management mode 0, when the setting value is 1, among the predetermined number of random numbers 32000, 0 lots are “30000”, 5 games are “1300”, and 10 games are lottery values. “400” and 1000 games are defined as “300”, and the number of other games is set to “0”.

  Further, as shown in (2) of FIG. 26, in the CZ management mode 1, since lottery values are assigned only to the 0 game and the 16 games, the game that is not won or is navigated to the navigation. Whether the number is 16 games is selected. In addition, in the CZ management mode 2, since lottery values are assigned only to the 0 game and the 32 games, it is selected whether the navigation is non-winning or the number of games to be navigated is 32 games. It will be.

  In addition, as shown in (3) of FIG. 26, in the navigation game number lottery table when the watermelon is won during RT4 or RT5, for the CZ management mode 0, lottery values are assigned for each set value 1-5. ing. For example, for CZ management mode 0, in the case of setting value 1, out of a predetermined number of random numbers 32000, 0 games are defined as “31000” and 1000 games are defined as “2000” as lottery values. The other game numbers have a set value of “0”.

[Relationship between internal winning combination and displayed symbol combination]
With reference to FIG. 27, the relationship between the internal winning combination and the combination of symbols displayed will be described. FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating a relationship between an internal winning combination and a combination of symbols to be displayed. The relationship between the internal winning combination and the pressing order and combinations of symbols that may be displayed will be described. Each internal winning combination changes the combination of symbols displayed depending on the pressing order of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R and the pressing timing of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R.

  In the example of FIG. 27, for each internal winning combination, a combination of symbols that may be displayed and a condition for displaying the combination of the symbols are described. For example, when “normal lip” of the winning number “1” is determined as the internal winning combination, replays are arranged in the middle row.

  When the winning number “2” “RT4 hour lip 1” is determined as an internal winning combination, if the first stop reel is the left reel 3L, a middle lip or the like is displayed and the RT4 gaming state is maintained. If the first stop reel is other than the left reel 3L, a lower lip is displayed and falls to RT5.

  Further, for example, when “left bell 1” of the winning number “26” is determined as the internal winning combination, if the first stop reel is the left reel 3L, the cross-down bell wins and the first stop The reel is the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R, and the upper bell wins when the pressing position is successful. The first stop reel is the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R, and the pressing position fails, and the bell is missed. Is displayed.

  Further, for example, when “middle right bell 1” of the winning number “37” is determined as the internal winning combination, if the first stop reel is the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R, the middle bell wins. The gaming state is maintained, the crossing bell is won when the first stop reel is at the left reel 3L and the pressing position is successful, and the first stop reel is displayed at the left reel 3L when the pressing position is unsuccessful, and a spilled mark is displayed. Transition.

  Thus, when the middle right bells 1 and 2 of the winning numbers “37” and “38” are determined as the internal winning combination, a spilled eye may be displayed. Fall to RT1. Further, when the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4 of the winning numbers "26" to "37" are determined as the internal winning combination, no spilled eyes are displayed. , It does not fall to RT1.

[Internal winning combination storage area]
FIG. 28 shows an internal winning combination storing area 1 to an internal winning combination storing area 5 in which data indicating the internal winning combination (winning request flag) is stored. The internal winning combination determined in the internal lottery process is stored in the corresponding area.

[Game state flag storage area]
29 and 30 show the game state flag storage areas 1 and 2 in which data indicating the game state flag is stored. The value of the gaming state flag is used by the main CPU 31 to identify the current gaming state. For example, “1” is stored in bit 0 in the RT0 gaming state. Here, the internal lottery table shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B is set by the main CPU 31 in accordance with the data indicating the game state flag stored in the game state flag storage area. For example, when “1” is stored in bit 0, the internal lottery table for RT0 is set by the main CPU 31.

[RT operation symbol storage area]
FIG. 31 shows RT operation symbol storage areas 1 to 19 in which data indicating RT operation symbols are stored. The displayed RT action symbol is stored in the corresponding area. For example, when the symbol combination “Replay 1-Bell 1-Bell 1” corresponding to RT4 Lip 1 is stopped and displayed, bit 2 of the RT operation symbol storage area 1 is updated to “1”.

[Push order storage area]
FIG. 32 shows a pressing order storage area in which data indicating the order of stop operations is stored. For example, when the left stop button 7L is operated in the first stop operation, “1” is stored in the bits 6 and 7. After that, when the middle stop button 7C is operated as the second stop operation, bit 6 of bits 6 and 7 storing “1” is updated to “0”, and bit 7 is set to “1”. Keep it.

[Operation stop button storage area]
FIG. 33 shows an operation stop button storage area in which data indicating stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R that have been pressed this time, so-called operation stop buttons, are stored. In the operation stop button storage area, data indicating stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R that are effective to be pressed, that is, so-called effective stop buttons are also stored. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 31 identifies the currently pressed stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R based on the data stored in bits 5 to 7 of the operation stop button storage area. Further, the main CPU 31 identifies stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R that have not yet been pressed based on the data stored in bits 1 to 3 of the operation stop button storage area.

[Retrieve priority data storage area]
FIG. 34 shows a pull-in priority data storage area in which preferential pull-in rank data is stored corresponding to each symbol position data. The pull-in priority data storage area includes a pull-in priority data storage area for the left reel, a pull-in priority data storage area for the middle reel, and a pull-in priority data storage area for the right reel. Each drawing priority order data storage area stores priority drawing order data for each of the symbol position data of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the drawing priority order data storage area. The priority pull-in order data is displayed when the symbol located in one symbol position data is displayed at the center line position, or the combination of symbols related to any display combination or a part thereof is displayed along any of the winning lines. It is data indicating whether or not

[Program flow executed in pachislot]
Next, the contents of a program executed by the main CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIGS. In this embodiment, there is no so-called big bonus or regular bonus, but the symbol combination “7-7-7” corresponding to the BB lip or the symbol combination “7-7-BAR” corresponding to the RB lip is displayed. Then, as in the so-called big bonus and regular bonus, the number of medals to be paid out is increased to shift to ART (RT4 gaming state) that enhances the interest of the player.

[Main flowchart by control of main CPU of main control circuit]
With reference to FIG. 35, a main flowchart showing main processes executed by the main CPU 31 will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 performs an initialization process (step S1), and proceeds to step S2. In this process, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the backup is normal and whether or not the setting has been appropriately changed, and performs an initialization process according to the determination result.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs an initialization process at the end of one game (step S2). For example, the main CPU 31 clears data stored in an internal winning combination storage area, a display combination storage area, or the like. Then, the main CPU 31 performs a medal acceptance / start check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 36 (step S3).

  Next, the main CPU 31 extracts the random number for lottery and stores it in the random value storage area (step S4). The random number value for lottery extracted in the process of step S4 is used in the internal lottery process (FIG. 37 described later). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 37 (step S5). In this process, the main CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination.

  Next, based on the result of the internal lottery process, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop initial setting process (detailed later with reference to FIG. 38) for storing each piece of information relating to the reel stop control (step S6). In this process, the main CPU 31 initializes an area related to control for stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

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

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

  Then, the main CPU 31 performs a drawing priority order storage process (detailed later using FIG. 39) (step S10). In this process, on the basis of the result of the internal lottery process, for each symbol position of the rotating reel, when the stop is permitted, the drawing priority data is stored, and when the stop is not permitted (that is, In the case where a winning combination is won, the suspension prohibition is stored.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 42 (step S11). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a winning search process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 50 (step S12). In this process, the main CPU 31 compares the symbol combination displayed along the active line with the symbol combination table after the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped, determines the display combination, and determines the number of medals to be paid out. Do.

  Next, the main CPU 31 pays out medals based on the payout number of medals determined in step S12 (step S13). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a display command transmission process (detailed later with reference to FIG. 51) for transmitting a hit signal to the hall computer 400 via the external concentration terminal board 80 (step S14).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs RT control processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 52 (step S15). In this process, the RT gaming state flag is updated according to the display combination. Next, the process of step S2 is performed.

[Medal reception / start check processing]
With reference to FIG. 36, a medal acceptance / start check process showing a procedure of a process in which the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a start operation is possible based on the inserted number will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not there is a value of the automatic insertion counter, that is, whether or not it is “0” (step S31). At this time, if there is a value of the automatic insertion counter, that is, if it is other than “0”, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs automatic insertion processing (step S32), and proceeds to step S39. Specifically, the main CPU 31 copies the value of the automatic insertion counter to the insertion number counter. The automatic insertion counter is a counter provided for the main CPU 31 to count the number of medals to be automatically inserted, and the insertion number counter is provided for the main CPU 31 to count the number of medals inserted. Counter. The automatic insertion counter and the insertion number counter are stored in predetermined areas of the main RAM 33.

  On the other hand, if the value of the automatic insertion number counter is not present, that is, “0”, the main CPU 31 permits medal reception (step S33), and then performs the process of step S34. In step S34, the main CPU 31 sets a maximum value of the number of inserted coins according to the gaming state. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 31 sets “3” as the maximum number of inserted sheets.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not medal acceptance is permitted (step S35). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 continues to perform the process of step S36, and when NO, the main CPU 31 continues to perform the process of step S39.

  In step S36, the main CPU 31 performs medal insertion check processing. In this process, the main CPU 31 checks the input from the medal sensor 42S. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs medal insertion command transmission processing (step S37). In this process, the main CPU 31 generates a medal insertion command and stores it in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33. The stored medal insertion command is transmitted to the sub control board 72 in a command data transmission process of an interrupt process described later.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the inserted number is a game start possible number (step S38). For example, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the inserted number counter is the maximum value of the inserted number. At this time, if the value of the input number counter is the maximum value of the input number, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S39. If it is not the maximum value, the main CPU 31 continues to step S35. Perform the process.

  In step S39, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the start switch 6S is on. Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not there is an input from the start switch 6S based on the operation of the start lever 6. At this time, if there is an input from the start switch 6S, the main CPU 31 prohibits medal acceptance (step S40) and ends the medal acceptance / start check processing. On the other hand, when there is no input from the start switch 6S, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S35.

[Internal lottery processing]
With reference to FIG. 37, an internal lottery process showing a procedure of a process in which the main CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination based on a random number value, a gaming state, and the like will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 sets an internal lottery table corresponding to the gaming state (step S41). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 acquires a random number value stored in the random value storage area (step S42).

  Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table, acquires a lottery value corresponding to the winning number, and subtracts the lottery value from the random number value (step S43). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the subtraction result is less than “0” (negative) (step S44). At this time, if the subtraction result is negative, the main CPU 31 obtains the small role / replay data pointer corresponding to the winning number (step S48), and then performs the process of step S49. On the other hand, if the subtraction result is not negative, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S45.

  In step S45, the main CPU 31 updates the random number and the winning number. Specifically, the main CPU 31 updates the random number value to the value after subtraction in step S43 and updates it to the winning number that has not been checked yet. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not all winning numbers have been checked (step S46). At this time, when all winning numbers are checked, the main CPU 31 sets “0” in the data pointer (step S47), and proceeds to step S49. On the other hand, if all the winning numbers have not been checked, the main CPU 31 proceeds to step S43.

  In step S49, the main CPU 31 refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table and acquires the internal winning combination based on the small winning combination / replay data pointer. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 stores the internal winning combination storing area corresponding to the acquired internal winning combination (step S50), and ends the internal lottery process.

[Reel stop initial setting process]
With reference to FIG. 38, a description will be given of the reel stop initial setting process in which the main CPU 31 shows the procedure of the process of storing each piece of information related to the reel stop control based on the result of the internal lottery process.

  First, the main CPU 31 refers to the turning cylinder stop number selection table, and sets a turning cylinder stop number based on an internal winning combination or the like (step S51). In this process, the rotation stop number selection table is referred to, and the rotation stop number is selected according to the winning number (the winning combination of the small role / replay) and the gaming state. The spinning cylinder stop number selection table is a table in which various information used for stop control is defined in association with the spinning cylinder stop number corresponding to the data pointer.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 refers to the reel stop initial setting table, and acquires each piece of information based on the rotation stop number (step S52). For example, the main CPU 31 acquires the pull-in priority table number and the like. For example, the number of the stop table used at the time of the first to third stops and information necessary for performing the control change in the control change process (that is, when the reels are stopped in a specific order (stop at a specific position ( Or the information used for reselecting the stop table when it is pressed).

  Then, the main CPU 31 stores the rotating identifier in the symbol code storage area (step S53). That is, the main CPU 31 turns on the bits of all symbol code storage areas (excluding unused areas). Thereafter, the main CPU 31 stores 3 in the stop button non-operation counter (step S54), and ends the reel stop initial setting process. The stop button non-operating counter is used to determine the number of stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R that are not stopped by the player, and is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33.

[Retrieve priority storage processing]
With reference to FIG. 39, description will be given of the pull-in priority storage process showing the processing procedure for acquiring the pull-in priority data and storing the acquired pull-in priority data in the pull-in priority data storage area corresponding to the search target reel. To do.

  First, the main CPU 31 stores the value of the stop button non-operating counter as the number of searches (step S61). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a search target reel determination process (step S62). In this process, the reels to be searched are determined in order from the reel on the left side of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a pull-in priority table selection process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 40 (step S63). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 sets “21” as the number of symbol checks and “0” as the search symbol position (step S64). Next, the main CPU 31 performs a symbol code storing process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 41 (step S65).

  Next, the main CPU 31 updates the display combination storing area based on the symbol code acquired in step S65 and the symbol code storing area (step S66). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a pull-in priority data acquisition process (step S67). In this process, the main CPU 31 plays the role corresponding to the bit storing “1” in the display combination storing area, and corresponding to the bit storing “1” in the internal winning combination storing area. Referring to the pull-in priority table selected in step S63, pull-in priority data is acquired.

  Next, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired drawing priority data in the drawing priority data storage area corresponding to the search target reel (step S68). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the number of symbol checks and adds “1” to the search symbol position (step S69).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of symbol checks is “0” (step S70). When the determination is YES, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S71, and when the determination is NO, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S65. In this process, it is determined whether all searches for symbol positions “0” to “20” have been performed. In step S71, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a search has been performed for the number of searches. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 ends the pull-in priority order storage process, and when NO, performs the process of step S62. In this process, it is determined whether or not a search has been performed for all reels.

[Pull-in priority table selection processing]
With reference to FIG. 40, a description will be given of a pull-in priority table selection process for selecting a pull-in priority table for selecting a pull-in priority.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a pull-in priority table selection table number is set (step S72). That is, in the reel stop initial setting process, it is determined whether or not the table number is directly stored. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 ends the pull-in priority table selection process, and when it is NO, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S73.

  In step S73, the main CPU 31 refers to the pressing order storage area and the operation stop button storage area, sets the corresponding drawing priority table selection table number, and ends the drawing priority table selection process. Specifically, referring to the pressing order determination data, the drawing priority order table is determined later based on the table relating to the drawing specified in the number for turning stop and the reel on which the stop operation has been performed.

[Design code storage processing]
With reference to FIG. 41, the symbol code storing process for acquiring the symbol code based on the set retrieved symbol position will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 sets valid line data (step S74). In this embodiment, since the effective line is one line, one line (middle stage-middle stage-middle stage) is set. Then, the main CPU 31 sets the symbol position data for checking the search target reel based on the search symbol position and the effective line data (step S75). For example, in the case of the left reel, the upper and lower symbol positions are set as check symbol position data. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 acquires the symbol code of the symbol position data for check (step S76), and ends the symbol code storage process.

[Reel stop control process]
With reference to FIG. 42, the reel stop control process in which the main CPU 31 stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the internal winning combination, the timing of the stop operation by the player, and the like will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not an effective stop button 7L, 7C, 7R has been pressed (step S81). At this time, if valid stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are pressed, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S82. On the other hand, when the effective stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are not pressed, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S81 again.

  In step S82, the main CPU 31 updates the pressing order storage area and the operation stop button storage area. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the value of the stop button non-operating counter (step S83). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines a search target reel from the operation stop button (step S84).

  Subsequently, in step S85, the main CPU 31 stores the stop start position based on the symbol counter. Next, the main CPU 31 performs a sliding piece number determination process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 43 (step S86). In this process, the main CPU 31 refers to the stop table to determine the number of sliding piece determination data determined for the stop start position.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop command transmission process (step S87). In this process, the main CPU 31 stores a reel stop command in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33. The reel stop command includes information on the operation stop button and the like, and is transmitted to the sub control board 72 in a command data transmission process of an interrupt process described later. Thereby, the sub control board 72 can produce an effect according to the stop operation.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines and stores a scheduled stop position of the search target reel based on the stop start position and the number of sliding pieces (step S88). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 sets the planned stop position as a search symbol position (step S89), and performs the symbol code storage process described in FIG. 41 (step S90). Then, the main CPU 31 updates the symbol code storage area from the symbol code acquired in step S90 (step S91).

  Subsequently, when the main CPU 31 is at the specific stop position, the main CPU 31 performs a control change process (detailed later with reference to FIG. 49) for updating the reel stop control information group (step S92). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the stop button non-operating counter is “0” (step S93). At this time, if the value of the stop button non-operating counter is not “0” (not at the time of the third stop), the main CPU 31 performs the pull-in priority storage process described with reference to FIG. 39 (step S94). Then, the process of step S81 is performed.

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

[Sliding piece number determination processing]
With reference to FIG. 43, the sliding piece number determination process will be described, in which the main CPU 31 refers to the stop table and shows the procedure for determining the sliding piece number determination data determined for the stop start position.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the random line mask change valid bit is on (step S95). As a result, if the random line mask change valid bit is on, the process of step S97 is performed. If the random line mask change valid bit is not on, the operation stop button is then activated. Is set (step S96), and the process proceeds to step S97.

  In step S97, it is determined whether or not it is the first stop (the value of the stop button non-operation counter is 2) (step S97). At this time, if it is the time of the first stop, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S99. If it is not the time of the first stop, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S98.

  In step S98, the main CPU 31 performs second and third stop processes, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 45, and performs the process of step S105. In step S99, a first stop process, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 44, is performed, and the process of step S100 is performed. In step S100, a priority pull-in control process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 48, is performed (step S100), and the sliding frame number determination process ends.

[First stop processing]
With reference to FIG. 44, the first stop process showing the procedure of the process of determining the number of sliding piece determination data (temporary number of sliding pieces) based on the detection of the first stop operation will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the operated stop button is a left stop button (step S101). At this time, if the operated stop button is the left stop button, the left first stop table and the symbol counter are acquired (step S102). Then, the main CPU 31 refers to the corresponding left first stop table, acquires the sliding piece number determination data based on the symbol counter (step S103), and ends the first stop process.

  In step S101, if the operated stop button is not the left stop button, it is determined whether the search table change data is “3” (step S104). As a result, when the search table change data is “3”, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the first stop is the middle stop button (step S105). As a result, when the first stop is the middle stop button, the process of step S107 is performed. When the first stop is not the middle stop button, the main CPU 31 obtains the random stop data table acquired. The number is incremented by 1 (step S106), and the process of step S107 is performed.

  In step S107, the main CPU 31 obtains a random first stop table based on the random stop data table number (step S107), refers to the random first stop data table, and based on the stop start position. The sliding piece number determination data and the random stop data table number after the first stop are acquired (step S108), and the first stop process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S104 that the search table change data is not “3”, a random stop data table is acquired based on the random stop data table number (step S109), and FIG. A line change bit check process, which will be described in detail with reference to FIG. Then, the main CPU 31 performs line mask data change processing, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 47 (step S111), refers to the acquired stop data table, and determines the number of sliding frames based on the stop start position and the line mask data. Determination data is generated (step S112), and the first stop process is terminated.

[Second and third stop processing]
Referring to FIG. 45, the second and third stops showing the procedure for determining the number of sliding piece determination data (temporary number of sliding pieces) based on the detection of the second stop operation and the detection of the third stop operation. Processing will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the operation stop button at the time of the first stop operation is the left stop button 7L (step S113). As a result, when it is determined that the operation stop button at the time of the first stop operation is the left stop button 7L, the process of step S116 is performed. When it is determined that the operation stop button at the time of the first stop operation is not the left stop button 7L, the process of step S114 is performed.

  In step S114, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the random line mask change effective bit is on. As a result, when it is determined that the random line mask change effective bit is on, the main CPU 31 shifts the random stop data table number to the right by 1 bit, and based on the value after the shift, the random first data change number is changed. After 1 stop, a stop data table is acquired (step S115), and the process of step S119 is performed. On the other hand, when determining that the random line mask change effective bit is not ON, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S119.

  When determining that the operation stop button at the time of the first stop operation is the left stop button 7L in the determination process of step S113, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is at the second stop (step S116). As a result, when it is determined that it is not the second stop time, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S119, and when it is determined that it is the second stop time, it is based on the stop data table number after the left first stop. Then, the stop data table after the first left stop is acquired (step S117), and the line change bit check process shown in FIG. 46 is executed (step S118). This line change bit check process is a process that is performed at the time of the forward stop and the second stop operation from the determination results of step S113 and step S116, and it is determined whether or not to change from “A line” to “B line”. It is a process to do.

  In step S119, the line mask data changing process shown in FIG. 47 is executed. Then, referring to the acquired data table, based on the stop start position and the line mask data, the sliding piece number determination data is generated (step S120), and the second and third stop processes are ended.

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

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the search table change data is 1 (step S121). As a result, if the search table change data is 1, the line change bit check process is terminated. If the search table change data is not 1, the line mask data is changed for line change bit check according to the operation stop button (step S122).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the line change bit at the stop start position is on (step S123). As a result, when the line change bit at the stop start position is on, the main CPU 31 turns on the line change valid bit (step S124) and ends the line change bit check process. As a result, when the line change bit at the stop start position is not on, the main CPU 31 ends the line change bit check process.

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

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the random line mask change valid bit is on (step S125). As a result, if it is determined that the random line mask change valid bit is on, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S126. If it is determined that the random line mask change valid bit is not on, the main CPU 31 performs step S126. The process of S132 is performed.

  In step S126, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is the second stop time. As a result, when it is determined that it is the second stop time, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S127, and when it is determined that it is not the second stop time, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S131.

  In step S127, the main CPU 31 sets the line mask data storage area 1. Then, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the reel on the right side of the search target reel is rotating (step S128). As a result, when it is determined that the reel on the right side of the search target reel is rotating, the main CPU 31 sets the line mask data storage area 2 (step S129), performs the process of step S130, and performs the search target reel. If it is determined that the right reel is not rotating, the process of step S130 is immediately performed.

  In step S130, the main CPU 31 acquires line mask data from the set line mask data storage area, and ends the line mask data changing process. In step S131, the main CPU 31 obtains the set line mask data and ends the line mask data change process. In step S132, it is determined whether or not the line change valid bit is on. As a result, when the line change valid bit is ON, the main CPU 31 changes the line mask data for the B line in response to the operation stop button (step S133), ends the line mask data change process, If the change valid bit is not on, the line mask data change process is immediately terminated.

[Priority pull-in control processing]
Referring to FIG. 48, a description will be given of the priority pull-in control process showing the procedure of the process in which the main CPU 31 determines the number of sliding symbols.

  First, the main CPU 31 sets a pull-in priority data storage area corresponding to the operation stop button (step S141). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 acquires a stop start position (step S142).

  Next, the main CPU 31 sets a priority order table corresponding to the number of sliding piece determination data (step S143), and then sets “5” as the initial value of the priority order and the number of checks (step S144). That is, “5” is set as the number of checks in order to search five times from 0 to 4 frames.

  Next, the main CPU 31 sets the number of sliding pieces determination data as the number of sliding pieces (step S145). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 extracts a stop search position based on the stop start position and the priority order (step S146), and acquires pull-in priority order data of the stop search position (step S147).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the data is equal to or higher than the previously acquired priority order data (step S148). At this time, if it is equal to or more than the previously acquired pull-in priority data, the main CPU 31 updates the number of sliding frames (step S149), and then performs the process of step S150. On the other hand, if it is not equal to or higher than the pull-in priority data acquired previously, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S150.

  In step S150, the main CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the priority order and the number of checks. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the number of checks is “0” (step S151). At this time, if the number of checks is “0”, the main CPU 31 sets the updated number of sliding frames (step S152) and ends the priority pull-in control process. On the other hand, if the number of checks is not “0”, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S146.

  As described above, in the priority pull-in control process, the main CPU 31 determines the number of sliding symbols for displaying a combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination to be pulled in with higher priority from among the number of types of sliding symbols. decide.

[Control change processing]
The control change process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 31 determines whether it is after the third stop (step S161). As a result, if the main CPU 31 determines that it is after the third stop, it ends the control change process, and if it is determined that it is not after the third stop, whether or not the first stop is the left stop button. Is determined (step S162).

  As a result, when determining that the first stop is the left stop button, the main CPU 31 ends the control change process. When determining that the first stop is not the left stop button, the main table 31 stores the search table change data. It is determined whether or not “3” (step S163).

  As a result, when the main CPU 31 determines that the search table change data is not “3”, the main CPU 31 ends the control change process, and when it is determined that the search table change data is “3”, the second stop It is determined whether it is later (step S164). As a result, if it is determined that it is after the second stop, the set line mask data is shifted to the right by 1 bit and set as line mask data (step S170), and the control change process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when determining that it is not after the second stop, the main CPU 31 turns on the random line mask change valid bit (step S165), sets “00” as the line mask selection data (step S166), It is determined whether the first stop is a middle stop button (step S167). As a result, when the first stop is the middle stop button, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S169, and when the first stop is not the middle stop button, the line mask data selection data is updated to “01”. (Step S168), and the process of step S169 is performed. In step S169, the main CPU 31 stores the line mask data in each line mask data storage area, and ends the control change process.

[Winning Search Processing]
Referring to FIG. 50, after the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped, the symbol combination displayed along the active line and the symbol combination table are collated to determine the display combination and to determine the number of medals to be paid out. The priority pull-in control process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 compares the symbol combination defined by the symbol combination table with the three symbol codes stored in the symbol storage area (step S171). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 stores the logical sum of the winning action flag and the designated expected display combination storage area in the expected display combination storage area (step S172).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 obtains the payout number and adds it to the payout number counter (step S173), and determines whether or not the reels other than the left reel 3L have been stopped for the first time (step S174). As a result, if it is determined that the reels other than the left reel 3L are not stopped for the first time, the main CPU 31 ends the winning search process. If it is determined that the reels other than the left reel 3L have been stopped for the first time, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is in the RT1 gaming state (step S175). As a result, when it is determined that the game is not in the RT1 gaming state, the main CPU 31 ends the winning search process.

  If it is determined that the game is in the RT1 gaming state, the main CPU 31 turns on the penalty count flag and sets “10” as the number of penalty games (step S176). Then, the main CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the penalty game number (step S177). If the penalty game number is “0”, the main CPU 31 updates the penalty count flag to off (step S178), and ends the winning search process.

[Display command transmission processing]
Referring to FIG. 51, the priority attraction control process for transmitting a hit signal to hall computer 400 via external concentration terminal board 80 will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a BB Lip or an RB Lip is displayed (Step S181). As a result, if it is determined that the BB or RB lip is displayed, the process of step S182 is performed. If it is determined that the BB or RB lip is not displayed, the process of step S184 is performed.

  In step S182, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the penalty count flag is on. As a result, when it is determined that the penalty count flag is on, the main CPU 31 wins the BB lip, and when the symbol combination corresponding to the BB lip is displayed, the main CPU 31 outputs a hit signal 2 80 is transmitted to the hall computer 400, and when a combination of symbols corresponding to the RB lip is displayed, the hit signal 4 is sent to the hall computer 400 via the external concentration terminal board 80. Transmit (step S183), and the display command transmission process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the penalty count flag is not on, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S184.

  In step S184, when the main CPU 31 wins the BB lip and a combination of symbols corresponding to the BB lip is displayed, the main CPU 31 transmits a hit signal 1 to the hall computer 400 via the external concentration terminal board 80, and When the symbol combination corresponding to the RB lip is displayed, the winning signal 3 is transmitted to the hall computer 400 via the external concentrated terminal board 80, and then the display command transmission process is terminated.

[RT control processing]
With reference to FIG. 52, the RT control process showing the process of updating the RT gaming state will be described. As shown in FIG. 52, first, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a spilled eye or a cross-up reply has been displayed (step S191). As a result, when it is determined that a spilled eye or a cross-up reply is displayed, the main CPU 31 updates the gaming state to the RT1 gaming state (step S192), and ends the RT control process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the spilled eyes or the cross-up lip has not been displayed, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S193.

  In step S193, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT2 lip is displayed. As a result, when it is determined that the RT2 lip is displayed, the main CPU 31 updates the gaming state to the RT2 gaming state (step S194). On the other hand, if it is determined that the RT2 lip has not been displayed, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S195. Note that RT2 Lip is displayed when the symbol combination of BB Lip is not displayed.

  In step S195, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not RT3 Lip is displayed. As a result, when it is determined that the RT3 lip is displayed, the main CPU 31 updates the gaming state to the RT3 gaming state (step S196). On the other hand, if it is determined that the RT3 lip has not been displayed, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S197. In addition, RT3 Lip is displayed when the symbol combination of RB Lip is not displayed.

  In step S197, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not RT4 Lip is displayed. As a result, when it is determined that the RT4 lip is displayed, the main CPU 31 updates the gaming state to the RT4 gaming state (step S198). On the other hand, if it is determined that the RT4 lip has not been displayed, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S199. In addition, also when the combination of the symbol of BB Lip and RB Lip is displayed, it shifts to RT4 gaming state (ART).

  In step S199, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the lower lip is displayed. As a result, when it is determined that the lower lip is displayed, the main CPU 31 updates the gaming state to the RT5 gaming state (CZ gaming state) (step S200). On the other hand, if it is determined that the lower lip is not displayed, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S201.

  In step S201, the main CPU 31 determines whether RT6 Lip is displayed. As a result, when it is determined that the RT6 lip is displayed, the main CPU 31 updates the gaming state to the RT6 gaming state (step S202). On the other hand, if it is determined that the RT6 lip has not been displayed, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S203.

  In step S203, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT7 lip is displayed. As a result, when it is determined that the RT7 lip is displayed, the main CPU 31 updates the gaming state to the RT7 gaming state (step S204). On the other hand, when it is determined that the RT7 lip is not displayed, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S205.

  In step S205, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not RT8 Lip is displayed. As a result, when it is determined that the RT8 lip is displayed, the main CPU 31 updates the gaming state to the RT8 gaming state (step S206) and ends the RT control process. On the other hand, when determining that the RT8 lip has not been displayed, the main CPU 31 ends the RT control process.

[Interrupt processing under the control of the main CPU (1.1172 msec)]
With reference to FIG. 53, the interrupt process by the control of the main CPU 31 showing the procedure of the interrupt process executed by the main CPU 31 every predetermined time (for example, 1.1172 ms) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 saves the register (step S211). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs input port check processing (step S212). In this process, the main CPU 31 confirms the presence / absence of a signal transmitted to the microcomputer 30. For example, the main CPU 31 stores the on-edge and off-edge of the start switch 6S, the stop switch 7S, etc. for each interrupt process. Further, the main CPU 31 stores an input state command including information on the on-edge and off-edge of various switches in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33. The stored input state command is transmitted to the sub control board 72 in a communication data transmission process of an interrupt process described later. Accordingly, various effects can be executed using the operation means such as the start lever 6 and the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs timer update processing (step S213). Next, the main CPU 31 performs command data transmission processing (step S214). In this process, the command stored in the communication data storage area is transmitted to the sub control board 72. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 31 instructs the sub-control board 72 to include information regarding the timing at which the reels operate and the details of the operation of the reels at the start of the lock effect and each time the reel action is started. Send.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a reel control process (step S215). For example, the main CPU 31 controls the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. More specifically, the main CPU 31 starts the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R in response to a request for starting the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, that is, in response to the start operation. Control is performed so that 3L, 3C, and 3R rotate. Further, in accordance with the stop operation, control is performed so that the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the stop operation stops.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a lamp / 7SEG driving process (step S216). For example, the main CPU 31 displays the number of credited medals, the number of payouts, etc. on various display units. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 restores the register (step S217), and terminates the interrupt processing that occurs periodically.

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

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

  In step S302, the production control task is activated, and the process proceeds to step S303. The production control task will be described later with reference to FIG. 55, but it waits for the sub CPU 81 to receive a timer interrupt event message transmitted every 2 ms to the sub CPU 81. In response to the reception of the CPU 81, the sub CPU 81 performs a process for controlling lighting states of various lamps and a process for controlling a sound output state from the speakers 9L and 9R.

  In step S303, the main board communication task is activated and the process is terminated. The main board communication task will be described later with reference to FIG. 56, and is a task group for VSYNC (vertical synchronization signal) interrupt synchronization. When one frame of video is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5, the liquid crystal display A vertical synchronization signal (VSYNC interrupt signal) sent from the device 5 is used.

[Direction control task]
With reference to FIG. 55, the effect control task will be described. First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the control data has been updated (step S311). As a result, if the control data is updated, the sub CPU 81 performs a control data output process (step S312), and proceeds to step S311. If the control data is not updated, the sub CPU 81 directly performs step S311. Return to.

[Main board communication task]
The main board communication task performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG. First, the sub CPU 81 initializes the communication messenger queue (step S321), and proceeds to step S322. In step S322, command reception is checked, and the process proceeds to step S323. In step S323, it is determined whether a command different from the previous command is received. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S324, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S322.

  In step S324, game information such as an internal winning combination, gaming state, setting value, RT game number counter value and the like is created and stored from the received command parameters, and the process proceeds to step S325. In step S325, command analysis processing described later with reference to FIG. 57 is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S322.

[Command analysis processing]
A command analysis process performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG. First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is time to receive an initialization command (step S331). If it is during initialization command reception, the sub CPU 81 performs initialization command reception processing (step S332), and ends the command analysis processing. In this process, for example, setting value information is acquired. In addition, the type of stage for staying in the initial state is determined.

  On the other hand, when the initialization command is not received, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not the medal insertion command is received (step S333). When the medal insertion command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs a medal insertion command reception process (step S334), and ends the command analysis process. In this process, for example, information on the presence / absence of medals and the values of the inserted number counter and the credit counter are acquired.

  On the other hand, if it is not at the time of receiving a medal insertion command, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is at the time of receiving a start command (step S335). When the start command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs a start command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 58 (step S336), and ends the command analysis process.

  On the other hand, if the start command is not received, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is a reel rotation start command reception (step S337). If it is time to receive a reel rotation start command, the sub CPU 81 performs a reel rotation start command reception process (step S338), and ends the command analysis process. In this process, for example, an effect accompanying the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed.

  On the other hand, if it is not at the time of receiving the reel rotation start command, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is at the time of receiving the reel stop command (step S339). When it is time to receive a reel stop command, the sub CPU 81 performs a process when a reel stop command is received (step S340), and ends the command analysis process. In this process, for example, an effect corresponding to the stop operation is performed.

  On the other hand, if it is not at the time of receiving the reel stop command, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is at the time of receiving the display command (step S341). If the display command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs a display command reception process described with reference to FIG. 64 (step S342), and ends the command analysis process. In this process, for example, information on the display combination and the number of payouts is acquired.

  On the other hand, if the display command is not received, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not the input state command is received (step S343). If the input state command is being received, the sub CPU 81 performs the input state command receiving process (step S344), and ends the command analysis process. In this process, for example, the types of the start lever 6 and stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R operated by the player are acquired. On the other hand, when the input state command is not received, the sub CPU 81 ends the command analysis process.

[Start command reception processing]
With reference to FIG. 58, the start command reception process performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described. First, the sub CPU 81 acquires game state information (step S351). Then, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the RT4 gaming state based on the gaming state information (step S352). As a result, when it is determined that the current gaming state is the RT4 gaming state, the sub CPU 81 performs an ART process, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 59 (step S353), and ends the start command receiving process. To do.

  When determining that the current gaming state is not the RT4 gaming state, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the RT5 gaming state (step S354). As a result, when it is determined that the current gaming state is the RT5 gaming state, the sub CPU 81 performs an ART process, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 60 (step S355), and ends the start command receiving process. To do. On the other hand, if it is determined that the current gaming state is not the RT4 gaming state, the sub CPU 81 performs a general medium process that will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 61 (step S356). That is, when it is not ART processing or CZ processing, it becomes general medium processing.

  Then, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the penalty flag is ON (step S357). As a result, when the penalty flag is ON, the sub CPU 81 subtracts the number of penalty games. When the number of games is “0”, the sub CPU 81 sets the penalty flag to OFF (step S367), and ends the start command reception process. . On the other hand, if the penalty flag is not ON, the sub CPU 81 decrements the ceiling counter by “1” (step S358) and determines whether the ceiling counter is “0” (step S359).

  As a result, when the ceiling counter is “0”, the sub CPU 81 sets the ceiling state (step S360), and performs the process of step S361. In the ceiling state, CZ management mode 2 is given. On the other hand, when the ceiling counter is not “0”, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S361.

  In step S361, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the RT8 transition lip has been won. As a result, when the sub CPU 81 wins the RT8 transition lip, the sub CPU 81 sets the CZ management mode 1 (step S362), and ends the start command reception process. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 81 has not won the RT8 transition lip, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the RT6 transition lip has been won (step S363).

  As a result, if the sub-CPU 81 does not win the RT6 transition lip, the sub CPU 81 subtracts the penalty game number. If the game number is “0”, the sub CPU 81 sets the penalty flag to OFF (step S367), and performs the start command reception process. finish. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 81 wins the RT6 transition lip, the sub CPU 81 performs navigation lottery at the time of transition to RT6 (step S364), and determines whether or not the navigation is winning (step S365).

  As a result, if the navigation is not successful, the sub CPU 81 subtracts the penalty game number. If the game number is “0”, the sub CPU 81 turns off the penalty flag (step S367) and ends the start command reception process. On the other hand, if the navigation is winning, the sub CPU 81 sets an ART waiting state for performing navigation to maintain the gaming state (step S366), subtracts the number of penalty games, and sets the penalty flag if the number of games is “0”. It is turned off (step S367), and the start command reception process is terminated.

[ART processing]
With reference to FIG. 59, the ART process performed in the RT4 gaming state will be described. First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the ART flag is set (step S371). As a result, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S377 when the ART flag is set, and performs the process of step S372 when the ART flag is not set.

  In step S372, the sub CPU 81 navigates the push order so that the bell spilled eyes do not appear, and navigates the push order to shift to RT5 when the push order repeats. Then, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the penalty flag is ON (step S373). As a result, when the penalty flag is ON, the sub CPU 81 ends the ART process. If the penalty flag is not ON, the ceiling counter is decremented (step S374), the lottery is added to the number of CZ-guaranteed games during RT4 (step S375), and if it is a win, it is added to the number of CZ-guaranteed games (step S376). , The ART process is terminated.

  In step S377, the sub CPU 81 navigates the pressing order for maintaining the RT4 for all bells and lips. Then, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the penalty flag is ON (step S378). As a result, if the penalty flag is not ON, the sub CPU 81 performs lottery transfer to the CZ management mode (step S379), and if it is a win, sets the mode 2 to the CZ management mode (step S380), and performs the process of step S381. . On the other hand, if the penalty flag is ON, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S381.

  In step S381, the sub CPU 81 subtracts the ART game number counter. Then, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the ART game number counter is “0” (step S382). As a result, when the ART game number counter is “0”, the sub CPU 81 clears the ART flag (step S383), sets the ceiling counter (step S384), and ends the ART process. On the other hand, if the ART game number counter is not “0”, the sub CPU 81 ends the ART process.

[CZ treatment]
With reference to FIG. 60, the CZ process performed in the RT5 gaming state will be described. First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the ART flag is set (step S391). As a result, when the ART flag is set, the sub CPU 81 subtracts the ART game number counter (step S392), and determines whether or not the BB lip middle / right or the RB lip middle / right is won. A determination is made (step S393). As a result, the sub CPU 81 terminates the CZ process when BB lip middle / right or RB lip middle / right does not win, and BB lip middle / right or RB lip middle / right In the case of winning, the push order of the RT4 transition lip (RT4 lip 1-4) is navigated (step S394), and the CZ process is terminated. In other words, in the pachi-slot 1 of this embodiment, when a stop operation different from navigation is performed during ART and the CZ transition lip is displayed and falls to CZ, the push order of the RT4 transition lip is navigated to ART4. Return.

  If the ART flag is not set, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not there is a guaranteed game number (step S395). As a result, if there is a guaranteed number of games, the sub CPU 81 navigates the pressing order for maintaining RT5 for all bells and lips (step S397), and performs the process of step S398. Further, when there is no number of guaranteed games, the sub CPU 81 navigates the pressing order so that bell spills do not appear (step S396), and performs the process of step S398.

  In step S398, the sub CPU 81 subtracts the number of CZ guaranteed games. Then, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the RT8 transition lip is won (step S399). As a result, when the sub CPU 81 wins the RT8 transition lip, the sub CPU 81 sets the ART waiting state (step S400), and performs the process of step S401. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 81 has not won the RT8 transition lip, it performs the process of step S401.

  In step S401, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the penalty flag is ON. As a result, when the penalty flag is ON, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S405. On the other hand, if the penalty flag is not ON, the sub CPU 81 subtracts the ceiling counter (step S402), adds the number of CZ-guaranteed games during RT4, and performs lottery (step S403). (Step S404) and Step S405 are performed.

  In step S405, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the BB lip has been won. As a result, if the sub CPU 81 wins the BB lip, the sub CPU 81 performs the BB ART game number setting process, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 62 (step S406), and performs the process of step S409. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 81 has not won the BB lip, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the RB lip has been won (step S407). As a result, when the sub CPU 81 wins the RB rip, the sub CPU 81 performs an RB ART game number setting process, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 63 (step S408), and performs the process of step S409. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 81 has not won the RB lip, the sub CPU 81 ends the CZ process.

  In step S409, the sub CPU 81 clears the number of CZ guaranteed games (step S409). Then, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is the CZ management mode 2 (step S410). As a result, when the sub CPU 81 is in the CZ management mode 2, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S412. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 81 is not in the CZ management mode 2, the sub CPU 81 sets the CZ management mode 1 (step S411) and performs the process of step S412. In step S412, the sub CPU 81 performs CZ game number lottery and ends the CZ process.

[General medium processing]
With reference to FIG. 61, the general medium process performed when it is not ART process or CZ process is demonstrated. First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the BB lip has been won (step S421). As a result, when the sub CPU 81 wins the BB lip, the sub CPU 81 performs a BB ART game number setting process, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 62 (step S422), and performs the process of step S425. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 81 has not won the BB lip, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the RB lip has been won (step S423). If the RB rip is won, an RB ART game number setting process, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 63, is performed (step S424), and the process of step S425 is performed.

  In step S425, the sub CPU 81 clears the number of CZ guaranteed games. Then, the sub CPU 81 sets CZ management mode 0 (step S426), performs CZ guaranteed game number lottery (step S427), and ends the general medium processing.

[ART game number set processing for BB]
With reference to FIG. 62, the BB ART game number setting process will be described. First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the penalty flag is ON (step S431). As a result, when the penalty flag is ON, the sub CPU 81 sets 44 games in the ART game number counter (step S432), and ends the BB ART game number setting process.

  If the penalty flag is not ON, the sub CPU 81 sets 66 games in the ART game number counter (step S433), and ends the BB ART game number setting process.

[ART game number set processing for RB]
The RB ART game number setting process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the penalty flag is ON (step S441). As a result, if the penalty flag is ON, the sub CPU 81 sets 11 games in the ART game number counter (step S442), and ends the RB ART game number setting process.

  Further, if the penalty flag is not ON, the sub CPU 81 sets 22 games in the ART game number counter (step S443), and ends the RB ART game number setting process.

[Process when receiving display command]
With reference to FIG. 64, the display command reception process will be described. First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the BB Lip or RB Lip has been won (Step S451). As a result, when the sub CPU 81 wins the BB Lip or RB Lip, the sub CPU 81 turns on the ART flag (Step S452) and performs the process of Step S453. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 81 does not win the BB Lip or RB Lip, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of Step S453.

  In step S453, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the RT1 transition symbol is displayed. As a result, when the RT1 transition symbol display is displayed, the sub CPU 81 sets the CZ management mode 0 (step S454) and performs the process of step S455. Further, when the RT1 transition symbol display is not displayed, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S455.

  In step S455, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the bell cherries 1 to 7 have been won by irregular pressing when there is no navigation. As a result, when the sub CPU 81 wins the bell cherries 1 to 7 by pushing irregularly when there is no navigation, the penalty flag is set to ON (step S456), and the display command reception process is terminated. On the other hand, if the sub-CPU 81 does not win the bell cherries 1 to 7 due to the irregular pressing when there is no navigation, the sub-CPU 81 ends the process when the display command is received.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, in the RT1 gaming state, the symbol combination “7-7-7” including the bonus symbol or the symbol combination “7-7-” including the bonus symbol is included. When “BAR” is displayed, the state is shifted to the RT4 gaming state. In the RT1 gaming state, when the BB lip is determined as an internal winning and “7-7-7” is not displayed, the probability of winning the BB lip is higher than that in the RT1 gaming state. If the RB lip is determined as an internal winning in the RT1 gaming state and “7-7-BAR” is not displayed, the RB lip is won. Transition to the RT3 gaming state where the probability of playing is higher than the RT1 gaming state. As a result, even when the bonus symbol cannot be pushed onto the active line, the RT2 gaming state with a high probability of winning the BB lip to shift to the ART or the RT3 gaming state with a high probability of winning the RB lip Therefore, it is possible to carry over the opportunity to make a transition to ART in a pseudo manner, thereby preventing loss of profits that the player should be able to acquire and improving the interest of the player. In the RT2 gaming state, no RB lip is drawn, and only the BB lip is drawn. On the other hand, in the RT3 gaming state, no BB lip is drawn and only the RB lip is drawn. “7-7-7” and “7-7-BAR” can be overlapped and the combination of symbols displayed in the pressing order can be switched. However, due to a pressing order error, etc. Although only the benefits can be received, the displayed symbol does not become “7-7-7” corresponding to the BB lip. In addition, by having a dedicated inter-pseudo-flag game state, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, when the RT4 gaming state shifts when the symbol combination “7-7-7” is displayed, the symbol combination “7-7-BAR” is displayed. Control is performed so that the number of times that the RT4 gaming state continues is increased compared to the case where the transition is triggered by the fact that is displayed. Thus, depending on whether the combination of symbols “7-7-7” is displayed as a trigger for transition or the combination of symbols “7-7-BAR” is displayed as a trigger for transition, Since the number of times that the ART continues is changed, the gameability is further improved, and the interest of the player can be further improved. Specifically, the symbol combination “7-7-BAR” is displayed when the sub-control board 72 uses the symbol combination “7-7-7” as a transition opportunity. Control is performed so that the number of times that the RT4 gaming state continues is increased compared to the case where this is a transition opportunity. In other words, the sub-control board 72 uses the symbol combination “7-7-7” as the transition trigger or the symbol combination “7-7-BAR” as the transition trigger. Accordingly, the number of continuations of the RT4 gaming state is differentiated by performing navigation for a specified number of times.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, in the RT4 gaming state, the lower lip 1 to 4 (CZ transition lip) is determined as the internal winning combination and is different from the notified stop operation information. When a stop operation is performed, a specific symbol combination (for example, “Bell 1−Blank 1−Bell 1” or the like) corresponding to the lower lip 1 to 4 (CZ transition lip) is displayed. When the combination is displayed, control is performed so as to shift to the RT5 gaming state where the transition to the RT4 gaming state is easier than in other gaming states. For example, when the player has shifted to RT5 due to a push order mistake (replay push order mistake) by the player during the RT4 gaming state, a specific symbol combination “Bell 1—Blank 1—Bell 1” is displayed. Transition to the RT5 gaming state. In this case, the effects during ART continue even after the transition to the RT5 gaming state. Then, in the RT5 gaming state, when a combination of symbols corresponding to a re-gamer configured without including a bonus symbol (7 symbols or the like) is displayed, control is performed so as to shift to the RT4 gaming state. As a result, in the case of falling from the RT4 gaming state to the RT5 gaming state and returning to the RT4 gaming state, the combination of symbols corresponding to the re-gamer configured without including the bonus symbols (7 symbols etc.) is displayed. Thus, since it is possible to return to RT4 without a sense of incongruity, it is possible to prevent the phenomenon that the bonus symbol is displayed again during the bonus, and to prevent the distrust of the gaming machine.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, in the RT2 gaming state (pseudo BB flag gaming state) and the RT3 gaming state (pseudo RB flag gaming state), information on a stop operation for winning as an internal winning combination Are determined as middle right bell 1 and middle right bell 2, or left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, and right bell 1-4, in which information on a stop operation for winning a prize is not reported. When the right bell 1 and the middle right bell 2 are determined as the internal winning combination, and a stop operation different from the notified stop operation information is performed, a spill is displayed and falls into the RT1 game probability state. .

  In other words, in the RT2 gaming state (pseudo BB flag gaming state) and the RT3 gaming state (pseudo RB flag gaming state), the game state (pseudo flag) is set so that the player does not display the BB lip or the combination of RB lip. In the case where the middle right bell 1 and the middle right bell 2 are determined as the internal winning combination, and a stop operation different from the notified stop operation information is performed. Spilled over and falls to the RT1 game probability state. In addition, when three selection bells (left bell 1 to 4, middle bell 1 to 4, right bell 1 to 4) that do not display a spilled eye are determined as internal winning combinations, notification of stop operation information Do not do. In this manner, only the notification of the middle right bell 1 and the middle right bell 2 in which the spilled eyes are displayed is performed, and the game state between the pseudo RB flags is not easily dropped. Also, by providing a bell that displays spilled eyes and a bell that does not display spilled eyes, the expected value of the number of payouts when the pseudo flag is maintained is 1 or less (the number of payouts does not increase). It is said. More specifically, bells (left bell 1 to 4, middle bell 1 to 4, right bell 1 to 4) where no spilled eyes are displayed are lottered with higher probability than the middle right bells 1 and 2. If a spilled eye is provided in this highly randomized bell, the game state is not changed, and thus navigation is required at the time of winning each bell, which inevitably increases the expected value. However, displaying a spilled eye without navigating will not be disadvantageous for the player, but will have to win the BB lip or RB lip again, which will be very severe for the player. In order to solve this problem, there is an effect that there is no possibility that the expected value of the number of payouts will be increased by lowering the winning probability and performing the navigation even if a bell role that can display a spilled eye is provided.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, when the stop operation is performed in an order other than the predetermined stop operation order and when a profit is given, the number of continued games of the ART is changed. Even in such a case, each of the display devices 900 counts the number of games according to the hit signal, determines the end of the ART, and determines that the ART has ended, that is, the game according to the hit signal. When the number of times is counted, counting of the number of games after the end of ART is started and the number of games is displayed. For example, the number of ART games is normally 66 games, but when the reels other than the left reel are first stopped and there is a payout due to winning a small role, the ART game is used as a penalty. Even if the number is 44 games, each display device 900 counts the number of games according to the hit signal, determines the end of ART, and determines that the ART has ended, that is, When the number of games corresponding to the hit signal is counted, counting of the number of games after the end of ART is started and the number of games is displayed. Therefore, as a result that each display device 900 can appropriately grasp the end point of ART, for example, it is possible to appropriately display the number of games up to the number of ceiling games to the player.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment, the gaming device does not accept the input of the hit signal until the counted number of games exceeds the set number of games. That is, in the gaming machine, a stop operation different from navigation is performed during ART, and when the gaming state falls, the push order of RT4 transition lip is navigated and returned to ART. In such a case, when the RT4 transition lip is won during CZ, even if the RT4 transition lip is defined as a hit signal 1-4, the number of ART wins is not added. It is possible to count the number of wins appropriately.

  In addition, in the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, when the game machine 1 shifts to the RT1 gaming state due to the display of the spilled eyes during the ART, it stops outputting the hit signals 1 to 4 to the display devices 900 of each unit, When the output of the winning signals 1 to 4 is stopped, a signal other than the winning signal is received, and the counting of the number of games in the RT1 gaming state is started and the number of games is displayed. Thereby, each stand display device 900 can grasp | ascertain appropriately the end time of ART. As a result, for example, the number of games up to the ceiling can be displayed appropriately for the player.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, during ART, the first stop operation information for maintaining the ART for a predetermined number of games (for example, 66 games) after shifting to the ART is notified. After the period and the predetermined number of games have passed since the transition to ART, the notification of the stop operation information for maintaining the ART is stopped, and the stop operation information for shifting to the CZ is notified There is a period. Here, when the predetermined number of games has elapsed and the first period has ended, counting of the number of ceiling games is started. For this reason, it is possible to appropriately count the number of ceiling games.

  In addition, in the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, even if the player makes a transition to the RT5 gaming state due to a push order mistake (replay push order mistake) by the player during the RT4 gaming state, the ART to the RT5 gaming state. Therefore, the player can have a sense of expectation to return to ART, and it is possible to prevent the player's interest from being lowered.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, even when the number of ART games in the RT4 gaming state is exhausted and the ART is terminated, the lower stage lip (CZ transition lip) is displayed and the transition is made after the ART game is digested. Since the gaming state is a gaming state in which the probability of returning to ART is high, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that ART will continue. Specifically, in the RT5 gaming state, lottery is performed with a relatively high probability during BB Lip, BB Lip Right, RB Lip Right, and RB Lip Right. Then, when the symbol combination “7-7-7” corresponding to the BB lip is displayed during the BB lip, or when the symbol combination “7-7-7” corresponding to the BB lip is displayed, When the symbol combination “7-7-BAR” corresponding to the RB lip is displayed, the state shifts (returns) to the RT4 gaming state (ART). As described above, since there is a possibility that the RT4 gaming state is shifted to the RT5 gaming state and the RT4 gaming state is immediately shifted, it is possible to make the player have a sense of expectation that the ART will be linked. It is possible to prevent the player's interest from deteriorating.

  Also, in the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, in the RT2 gaming state, no RB lip is drawn, only the BB lip is drawn, and in the RT3 gaming state, no BB lip is drawn, only RB lip is drawn. The If the RT gaming state includes both BB lip and RB lip, a combination of symbols corresponding to the BB lip may be displayed even though the RB lip winning can be given, and the BB lip is not displayed. It is necessary to set other means. As a means not to display, it can be realized by using a pressing order. For example, when the BB lip is won even though the RB lip win can be given, the combination of symbols constituting the BB lip symbol is not displayed in the pressing order. Otherwise, if the replays relating to the symbols BB and RB completely overlap, it is possible to change the combination of symbols displayed in the pressing order. However, when changing the combination of symbols to be displayed using the pressing order, the symbol position is not looked at, but the symbols related to the BB lip can be drawn only by following the pressing order. In the reel, the “7” symbol or the like must be arranged within the range of four frames, which limits the symbol symbol arrangement on the reel, making it difficult to arrange symbols freely. On the other hand, in the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, a gaming state (RT2 gaming state) in which only the BB lip is lottered and a gaming state (RT3 gaming state) in which only the RB is lottered are provided. There is no need to place “7” symbols or the like within the range, and as a result, there is no restriction on the reel symbol arrangement. As a result, a free symbol arrangement can be performed.

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

  For example, in the present embodiment, the pachislot machine 1 using three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R has been described as an example, but the number of reels is not limited to three. For example, two or four or more reels may be used. Further, the number of choices such as a choice bell may be changed as the number of reels increases or decreases. The number of choices may be changed not only by increasing / decreasing the number of reels but also by a combination of the number of reels and symbols.

  In the above embodiment, the case where nine gaming states of the RT0 gaming state to the RT8 gaming state are provided as the RT gaming state has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the game state may be 10 or more, or may be 8 or less.

  In addition to the pachislot machine 1 as in the embodiment, the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines. Furthermore, the game can be executed by applying the present invention even in a game program in which the operation in the above-described pachislot machine 1 is executed in a pseudo manner for a home game machine. In that case, a CD-ROM, FD (flexible disk), or any other recording medium can be used as a recording medium for recording the game program.

1 Pachislot 3L, 3C, 3R Reel 6 Start lever 7L, 7C, 7R Stop button 71 Main board 31 Main CPU
33 Main RAM
72 Sub control board 81 Sub CPU
83 Sub RAM
80 External concentration terminal board

Claims (2)

A plurality of reels in which a plurality of symbols are arranged on each peripheral surface;
A symbol display means for displaying a part of a plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the reel;
A symbol changing means for changing a symbol displayed on the symbol display means by rotating the reel based on a predetermined start condition being satisfied;
An internal lottery table provided for each of a plurality of gaming states;
With reference to an internal lottery table corresponding to the current gaming state, an internal winning combination determining means for determining and winning an internal winning combination from a plurality of combinations;
A plurality of stop operation means for accepting a player's stop operation;
Stop command means for outputting a stop command signal for commanding stop of a symbol variably displayed on the symbol display means corresponding to the operated stop operation means in response to an operation of the stop operation means by a player; ,
Reel stop control means for stopping the fluctuation of the symbol displayed on the symbol display means by stopping the rotation of the reel in response to the stop command signal being output;
Winning determination means for determining whether or not the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means has won when the change of the symbol is stopped by the reel stop control means;
Profit granting means for giving a profit according to the combination of symbols determined that the internal winning combination has been won by the winning determination means;
A notification means for informing a stop operation procedure for displaying a combination of symbols of the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means until a predetermined end condition is satisfied when a predetermined start condition is satisfied; Prepared,
As the gaming state, a normal gaming state, a special gaming state that is advantageous to a player whose stop operation information is notified by the notification means, and a gaming state different from the normal gaming state, the normal gaming state At least a preparation gaming state with a higher probability of transitioning to the special gaming state than the state,
In the normal gaming state, further comprising special gaming state transition means for transitioning to the special gaming state when a transition opportunity of the special gaming state is satisfied,
In the preparatory gaming state, as the internal winning combination, when a predefined stop operation is performed, a prize is awarded, and when the prize is won, a first small combination and a second small combination are provided, respectively.
When the first small combination is determined as an internal winning combination in the preparatory gaming state, information on a stop operation for winning the first small combination is notified, and in the preparatory gaming state, If a stop operation different from a predefined stop operation is performed in spite of the notification of the stop operation information for winning one small combination, the transition that becomes a transition trigger to the normal gaming state Transition to the normal gaming state by displaying the symbol combination,
Even if the second small combination is determined as an internal winning combination in the preparatory gaming state, information on the stop operation for winning is not notified, and a stop operation different from the predefined stop operation is performed. A gaming machine characterized in that a gaming state does not shift regardless of whether or not it has been broken.   In the special gaming state, when the first winning combination or the second winning combination is determined as an internal winning combination, information on a stop operation for winning a prize is notified for any internal winning combination. The gaming machine according to claim 1.

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