JP2016034372A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of preventing players from being given unpleasant feeling after a lock is finished.SOLUTION: Game lock generation means generates a game lock under conditions that: generation of the game lock is determined by lock lottery means; and in any game after a game in which a special inner winning symbol combination ("C red BB", "C blue MB", "C red MB", or "C blue MB") is determined by inner winning symbol combination determination means, a specific inner winning symbol combination ("C replay", "C control replay 1", or "C control replay 2") is not determined by the inner winning symbol combination determination means.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 43

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, a game called pachislot, comprising a plurality of reels each having a plurality of symbols arranged on each surface, a start switch, a stop switch, a stepping motor provided for each reel, and a control unit. The machine is known. The start switch detects that the start lever has been operated by the player (hereinafter also referred to as “start operation”) after a game medium such as a medal or coin has been inserted into the gaming machine, and the rotation of all reels is detected. Output a signal requesting start. The stop switch detects that a stop button provided for each reel has been pressed by the player (hereinafter also referred to as “stop operation”), and outputs a signal requesting the rotation of the corresponding reel to stop. To do. The stepping motor transmits the driving force to the corresponding reel. Further, the control unit controls the operation of the stepping motor based on the signals output from the start switch and the stop switch, and performs the rotation operation and stop operation of each reel.

  In such a gaming machine, when a start operation is detected, lottery processing using random numbers (hereinafter referred to as “internal lottery processing”) is performed on the program, and the result of the lottery (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”). And the rotation of the reel is stopped based on the timing of the stop operation. Then, when the rotation of all the reels is stopped and the symbol combination related to the winning is displayed, a privilege corresponding to the symbol combination is given to the player. As an example of a privilege granted to a player, a replay (hereinafter also referred to as “replay”) in which an internal lottery process is performed again without paying out game media (medals, etc.) or consuming game media An operation of a bonus game in which a game medium payout opportunity increases can be cited.

  In addition, in the gaming machine having the above configuration, there is known a gaming machine that generates a lock (so-called freeze) that stops the progress of the game for a predetermined period on condition that an internal winning combination relating to the bonus is won (for example, Patent Document 1). reference). According to such a gaming machine, it is possible to notify the player of the winning of the internal winning combination related to the bonus by stopping the progress of the game for a predetermined period.

JP 2007-20707 A

  By the way, in recent years, a gaming machine in which an internal winning combination related to a bonus and other internal winning combinations are won is known. However, if the internal winning combination related to the bonus overlaps with another internal winning combination and the combination of symbols corresponding to the other internal winning combinations is preferentially displayed, the internal winning combination related to the bonus is supported. The combination of symbols to be displayed cannot be displayed.

  In such a game, if a lock is generated, the player will be notified of the winning of the internal winning combination related to the bonus. Therefore, the player is displayed with a combination of symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination related to the bonus. Stop operation so that However, since stop control is performed so that a combination of symbols corresponding to other internal winning combinations is preferentially displayed, a combination of symbols corresponding to other internal winning combinations is displayed. As a result, there is a problem that the player feels uncomfortable.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable after the lock is finished in consideration of the actual situation in the prior art.

  In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a gaming machine having the following configuration.

A loading operation detecting means (for example, a medal sensor 35S described later) for detecting a gaming medium loading operation;
Start operation detecting means (for example, a start switch 16S described later) for detecting a start operation by the player based on detection of the input operation by the input operation detecting means;
Internal winning combination determining means (for example, internal lottery processing described later) for determining an internal winning combination with a predetermined probability based on detection of the start operation by the start operation detecting means;
Based on the detection of the start operation by the start operation detecting means, the variable display means (for example, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R and three reels to be described later) are displayed. Stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R),
A stop operation detecting means (for example, a stop switch 17S described later) for detecting a stop operation by the player;
Stop control means (for example, reel stop control process described later) for stopping the change display of the symbol based on the determination result of the internal winning combination determining means and detection of the stop operation by the stop operation detecting means;
A game medium for giving a game medium (for example, a medal described later) based on a symbol combination displayed along a winning determination line extending over the plurality of display lines by stopping the variable display in the plurality of display lines. Granting means (for example, a medal payout process described later);
A special internal winning combination (for example, “C_red BB”, “C_blue MB”, “C_red MB” or “C_blue MB” described later) is determined by the internal winning combination determining means, and the special internal winning combination is determined. When the symbol combination corresponding to the combination is stopped and displayed, a special game (for example, “BB” or “MB” described later) that increases the probability that an internal winning combination corresponding to the combination of symbols relating to the provision of the game medium is determined. )) To start a special game (for example, bonus operation check process described later),
Special game ending means for ending the special game (for example, bonus end check process described later) when a game medium exceeding a prescribed number (for example, “335” or “129” described later) is paid out by the game medium providing means. When,
When the special internal winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means, the special internal winning combination is carried over until the combination of symbols corresponding to the special internal winning combination is stopped and displayed. Internal winning combination carryover means (for example, storing the internal winning combination acquired in S54 described later in the carryover combination storage area),
A game lock generating means (for example, a main control circuit 41 described later) for generating a game lock for invalidating or delaying a game operation by a player for a specific period;
On the condition that the special internal winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determination means, a lock lottery means (for example, a game lock described later) for determining whether or not to generate the game lock by the game lock generating means Lottery processing), and
The stop control means, when the special internal winning combination and a specific internal winning combination (for example, “C_replay”, “C_control replay 1” or “C_control replay 2” described later) are determined in duplicate. In addition, the combination of symbols corresponding to the specific internal winning combination is displayed in preference to the combination of symbols corresponding to the special internal winning combination,
The game lock generating means is configured to determine whether the game lock has been generated by the lock lottery means, and whether the special internal winning combination has been determined by the internal winning combination determining means. A gaming machine characterized in that the game lock is generated on condition that the specific internal winning combination is not determined by the winning combination determining means.

  In the gaming machine having the above-described configuration, if a special internal winning combination is not won in the game after the next game in which a special internal winning combination is determined, a game lock is generated. As a result, taking into account the occurrence of game locks, the probability that a special internal winning combination will be won is reduced so that the number of special internal winning combinations and a specific internal winning combination are determined less. There is no need.

  In addition, since the special internal winning combination and the specific internal winning combination are determined in the game after the next game in which the special internal winning combination is determined, the pattern corresponding to the special internal winning combination is determined. If the combination cannot be displayed, no game lock is generated. When a combination of symbols corresponding to a special internal winning combination can be displayed (when a specific internal winning combination is not determined), a game lock is generated. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable after the game lock is ended.

  The gaming machine having the above configuration may have the following configuration.

When a plurality of internal winning combinations are won by the internal winning combination determining means, priority defining means for defining a priority order for displaying a combination of symbols corresponding to each internal winning combination (for example, pull-in priority described later) A ranking table),
When the special internal winning combination and the specific internal winning combination are determined to be overlapped, the priority order defining means sets a priority order for displaying a combination of symbols corresponding to the specific internal winning combination. Specify higher than the priority for displaying the combination of symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination,
The game lock generating means is that a predetermined number or more games have been digested from the game in which the occurrence of the game lock is determined by the lock lottery means and the game in which the special internal winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means. The game to be locked after being played (for example, a game of 5 games or more after a game lock winning described later is won), and the internal winning combination determining means in the lock target game has the unique internal winning combination. The game lock is generated on the condition that it is not decided,
The specific internal winning combination is an internal winning combination related to replay,
The special internal winning combination is more than the probability that the specific internal winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means before the special internal winning combination is determined (for example, “9000/65536” described later). The probability that the specific internal winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means after the determination is made (for example, “21000/65536” described later) is increased.

  In the gaming machine configured as described above, when a special internal winning combination is determined, the probability that a specific internal winning combination will be determined increases, so until a combination of symbols corresponding to the special internal winning combination is displayed. The amount of game media consumed can be reduced. As a result, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the player's game media before the special game is started, and to increase the interest of the game.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable after the game lock is ended.

It is explanatory drawing explaining the functional flow in the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the example of an external appearance structure in the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 shows an internal structure of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, and is a perspective view in a state where a front door is opened. It is a block diagram which shows the whole circuit structure with which the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention is provided. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the sub control circuit in the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol arrangement | positioning table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the table at the time of the bonus action | operation in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of RT transition table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table determination table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for 3 general game states in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for 1 general game states in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for RT1 gaming state in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for RB game states in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal winning combination determination table for bonuses in one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the internal winning combination determination table for a small combination and replay in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the number selection table for spinning cylinder stop in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the reel stop initial setting table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the stop table for the 1st stop at the time of forward pressing in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the control change table at the time of a forward press in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the stop table for 2nd and 3rd stop at the time of forward pressing in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the stop table at the time of an irregular pressing in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the drawing priority order table selection table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the drawing priority order table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the search order table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the search order table for CB in one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the game lock lottery table in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol corresponding winning action flag data table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the display combination storage area in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the game state flag storage area in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the operation stop button storage area | region in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the pressing order storage area | region in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol code storage area in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the drawing priority order data storage area in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the correspondence table of the winning combination and stop order in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a main flowchart which shows the process example of the main control circuit of the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the medal acceptance / start check process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the internal lottery process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the internal lottery process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the lottery value change process in one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game lock lottery process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the reel stop initial setting process in one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the lock process at the time of the game start in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the attraction | saving priority order storage process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the drawing priority order table selection process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the symbol code storage process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the reel stop control process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the stop button detection process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the sliding piece number determination process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the 2nd and 3rd stop process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the line change bit check process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the line mask data change process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the priority drawing-in control process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the control change process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the control change process after the 2nd stop in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of RT control processing in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the bonus completion | finish check process in one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the bonus operation | movement check process in one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the interruption process by control of main CPU in one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the main board | substrate communication task performed by sub CPU in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the production registration task performed by sub CPU in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the production content determination process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game lock lottery process in the modification of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the lock process at the time of the game start in the modification of this invention.

Hereinafter, a pachislot machine that is a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
In the present embodiment, a pachislot having a function of operating a replay time (hereinafter referred to as “RT”), which is a gaming state in which a winning probability of replay is higher than normal when a specific symbol combination is displayed, is shown. explain.

<Function flow>
First, the functional flow of the pachislot will be described with reference to FIG.
In the pachislot of this embodiment, medals are used as game media for playing games. In addition to the medals, coins, game balls, game point data, tokens, or the like can be applied as game media.

  When a player inserts a medal and operates the start lever, one value (hereinafter, random number value) is extracted from random numbers in a predetermined numerical range (for example, 0 to 65535).

  The internal lottery means performs lottery based on the extracted random number value and determines an internal winning combination. This internal lottery means is carried out by a main control circuit described later. 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 merits such as paying out medals, re-games, bonuses, etc. are given to players, and other so-called “loses”. Is provided.

  Further, when the start lever is operated, a plurality of reels are rotated. Thereafter, when the player presses the stop button corresponding to the predetermined reel, the reel stop control means performs control to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel based on the internal winning combination and the timing when the stop button is pressed. Do. The reel stop control means is responsible for a main control circuit described later.

  In the pachislot, basically, a control for stopping the rotation of the corresponding reel is performed within a specified time (190 msec or 75 msec) from when the stop button is pressed. In the present embodiment, the number of symbols that move with the rotation of the reel within the specified time is referred to as “the number of sliding symbols”. When the specified period is 190 msec, the maximum number of sliding symbols is set to 4 symbols, and when the specified period is 75 msec, the maximum number of sliding symbols is set to 1 symbol.

  When the internal winning combination allowing the symbol combination display related to winning is determined, the reel stop control means usually displays the symbol combination within the specified time of 190 msec (four symbols) for the winning determination line. The rotation of the reel is stopped so as to display as much as possible. In addition, the reel stop control means is defined for one or more reels when, for example, a challenge bonus (CB), which is a second type special character, and a middle bonus (MB) that continuously activates CB are operated. The reel rotation is stopped so that the combination of symbols is displayed as much as possible along the winning determination line within a time of 75 msec (for one symbol). Furthermore, the reel stop control means uses various specified times corresponding to the gaming state to rotate the reels so that combinations of symbols that are not permitted to be displayed by the internal winning combination are not displayed along the winning determination line. Stop.

  Thus, when the rotation of the plurality of reels is all stopped, the winning determination means determines whether or not the combination of symbols displayed along the winning determination line is related to winning. This winning determination means is carried out by a main control circuit described later. When it is determined by the winning determination means that it is related to winning, a privilege such as paying out medals is given to the player. In the pachislot, a series of flows as described above is performed as one game.

  Also, in the pachislot, in the above-described series of flows, various effects are performed using video display performed by a display device, light output performed by various lamps, sound output performed by a speaker, or a combination thereof. Is called.

  When the start lever is operated, 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 value is extracted, the effect content determining means determines, by lottery, what is to be executed this time from among a plurality of types of effect contents associated with the internal winning combination. This effect content determination means is carried out by a sub-control circuit described later.

The production content is decided +
The effect execution means executes a corresponding effect in conjunction with each opportunity, such as when the rotation of the reels starts, when the rotation of each reel stops, or when it is determined whether or not there is a prize. In this way, in the pachislot machine, 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 possible to improve the player's interest.

<Pachislot structure>
Next, the structure of the pachislot machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Appearance structure]
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the external structure of the pachi-slot 1.

As shown in FIG. 2, the pachi-slot 1 includes an exterior body 2. The exterior body 2 includes a cabinet 2a that houses a reel, a circuit board, and the like, and a front door 2b that is attached to the cabinet 2a so as to be openable and closable.
Handles 7 are provided on both side surfaces of the cabinet 2a (only one handle 7 is shown in FIG. 2). The handle 7 is a recess that is put on when carrying the pachi-slot 1.

  Inside the cabinet 2a, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are provided side by side. Hereinafter, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are referred to as a left reel 3L, a middle reel 3C, and a right reel 3R, respectively. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R has a reel body formed in a cylindrical shape and a translucent sheet material mounted on the peripheral surface of the reel body. A plurality of (for example, 21) symbols are drawn on the surface of the sheet material at predetermined intervals along the circumferential direction.

The front door 2 b includes a door main body 9, a front panel 10, and a display device 11.
The door body 9 is attached to the cabinet 2a so as to be openable and closable using a hinge (not shown). The hinge is provided at the left end of the door body 9 when the door body 9 is viewed from the front of the pachi-slot 1.

  The display device 11 is attached to the upper part of the door body 9 and is composed of a plurality of LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) arranged in a matrix. And this display apparatus 11 produces an effect (informing | reporting) with the dot pattern represented by the lighting-off of several LED. In addition, this invention is not limited to this, The display apparatus provided in the upper part of the display window 4 may be a liquid crystal display device.

  Below the display device 11, display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R for displaying symbols drawn on the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are provided. Hereinafter, the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R are referred to as a left display window 4L, a middle display window 4C, and a right display window 4R, respectively.

  The display windows 4L, 4C, 4R are formed of a transparent member such as an acrylic plate. The display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R are provided at positions that overlap with the three reel arrangement areas when viewed from the front (player side), and are positioned in front of the three reels (player side). Is provided. Therefore, the player can visually recognize the three reels provided behind the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R through the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R.

  In the present embodiment, the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R are arranged in succession among a plurality of types of symbols drawn on each reel when the rotation of the corresponding reel provided behind the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R is stopped. It is set to a size that can display two symbols. That is, in the frame of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, the upper, middle, and lower areas are provided for each reel, and one symbol is displayed in each area.

  The front panel 10 is attached to the upper part of the door body 9. The front panel 10 is formed in a frame shape that exposes the display device 11. A lamp group 21 is provided on the upper portion of the front panel 10. The lamp group 21 is configured by an LED (Light Emitting Diode) or the like, and turns on and off the light in a pattern corresponding to the content of the effect.

  A pedestal 12 is formed in the center of the door body 9. The pedestal portion 12 is provided with various devices (medal insertion slot 13, MAX bet button 14, 1BET button 15, start lever 16, stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R) to be operated by the player.

  The medal slot 13 is provided for receiving a medal dropped on the pachislot 1 from the outside by the player. The medals accepted from the medal slot 13 are used for one game with the preset number (for example, three) as the upper limit, and the amount exceeding the preset number is deposited in the pachislot 1. (So-called credit function).

  The MAX bet button 14 and the 1BET button 15 are provided for determining the number of coins used for one game from medals deposited inside the pachislot 1. Although not shown in FIG. 2, the pedestal portion 12 is provided with a settlement button. This checkout button is provided to pull out (discharge) medals deposited inside the pachi-slot 1 to the outside.

  The start lever 16 is provided to start rotation of all reels (3L, 3C, 3R). The stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R are provided in association with the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R, respectively, and each stop button is provided to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel. Hereinafter, the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R are referred to as a left stop button 17L, a middle stop button 17C, and a right stop button 17R, respectively.

  The pedestal portion 12 is provided with a 7-segment display 6 composed of 7-segment LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes). The 7-segment display 6 digitally stores information such as the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a privilege (hereinafter referred to as the number of payouts) and the number of medals deposited in the pachislot 1 (hereinafter referred to as the number of credits). indicate.

  At the lower part of the door body 9, a medal payout port 18, a medal tray 19, speakers 20L, 20R and the like are provided. The medal payout port 18 guides medals discharged by driving a medal payout device 33 described later to the outside. The medal tray 19 stores medals discharged from the medal payout opening 18. In addition, the speakers 20L and 20R output sound such as sound effects and music corresponding to the production contents.

[Internal structure]
Next, the internal structure of the pachislo 1 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the internal structure of the pachi-slot 1.

  The cabinet 2a is formed in a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape with one surface on the front side opened. A main board 31 constituting a main control circuit 41 (see FIG. 4), which will be described later, is provided in the upper part of the cabinet 2a. The main control circuit 41 is a circuit that controls the main operation of the game in the pachislot machine 1 and the flow between the operations, such as determination of an internal winning combination, rotation and stop of each reel, determination of the presence / absence of a prize, and the like. The specific configuration of the main control circuit 41 will be described later.

  Three reels (a left reel 3L, a middle reel 3C, and a right reel 3R) are provided in the center of the cabinet 2a. Although not shown in FIG. 3, each reel is connected to a corresponding stepping motor described later (any of stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R in FIG. 4) via a gear having a predetermined reduction ratio. .

  A medal payout device 33 (hereinafter referred to as a hopper 33) having a structure capable of storing a large amount of medals and discharging them one by one is provided in the lower part of the cabinet 2a. In addition, a power supply device 34 that supplies necessary power to each device of the pachislot machine 1 is provided on one side (left side in the example shown in FIG. 3) of the hopper 33 in the cabinet 2a.

  A sub-board 32 constituting a sub-control circuit 42 (see FIGS. 4 and 5) to be described later is provided on the upper portion of the back side of the front door 2b (the part opposite to the display screen). The sub-control circuit 42 is a circuit that controls the execution of effects by displaying images. The specific configuration of the sub control circuit 42 will be described later.

  Furthermore, a selector 35 is provided at a substantially central portion on the back surface side of the front door 2b. The selector 35 is a device for selecting whether or not the material or shape of the medal inserted from the outside through the medal insertion slot 13 (see FIG. 2) is appropriate. To guide. Although not shown in FIG. 3, a medal sensor 35 </ b> S (see FIG. 4) that detects that a proper medal has passed is provided on the path through which the medal passes in the selector 35.

<Configuration of circuits provided in pachislot>
Next, a configuration of a circuit included in the pachislo 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5.
FIG. 4 is a block configuration diagram of the entire circuit provided in the pachislot 1. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the sub-control circuit.

  The pachi-slot 1 includes a main control circuit 41, a sub-control circuit 42, and peripheral devices (actuators) that are electrically connected to these circuits.

[Main control circuit]
The main control circuit 41 is mainly configured by a microcomputer 50 installed on a circuit board (main board 31). As other components, the main control circuit 41 includes a clock pulse generation circuit 54, a frequency divider 55, a random number generator 56, a sampling circuit 57, a display unit drive circuit 64, a hopper drive circuit 65, and a payout completion signal circuit. 66.

  The microcomputer 50 includes a main CPU 51, a main ROM (Read Only Memory) 52, and a main RAM (Random Access Memory) 53.

  The main ROM 52 stores a control program for various processes executed by the main CPU 51, a data table such as an internal lottery table, data for transmitting various control commands (commands) to the sub control circuit 42, and the like. . The main RAM 53 is provided with a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination determined by execution of the control program.

  Connected to the main CPU 51 are a clock pulse generation circuit 54, a frequency divider 55, a random number generator 56 and a sampling circuit 57. The clock pulse generation circuit 54 and the frequency divider 55 generate clock pulses. The main CPU 51 executes a control program based on the generated clock pulse. The random number generator 56 generates a random number in a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535). Then, the sampling circuit 57 extracts one value from the generated random numbers.

  Various switches and sensors are connected to the input port of the microcomputer 50. The main CPU 51 receives input signals from various switches and controls the operation of peripheral devices such as stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R.

  The stop switch 17S is a specific example of the stop operation detecting means according to the present invention, and each of the left stop button 17L, the middle stop button 17C, and the right stop button 17R is pressed by the player (stop operation). ) Is detected. The start switch 16S is a specific example of the start operation detecting means according to the present invention, and detects that the start lever 16 has been operated by the player (start operation). The settlement switch 14S detects that the settlement button has been pressed by the player.

  The medal sensor 35S is a specific example of the insertion operation detecting means according to the present invention, and detects that a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 13 has passed through the selector 35. The bet switch 12S detects that the player has pressed the bet button (MAX bet button 14 or 1BET button 15).

  As peripheral devices whose operation is controlled by the microcomputer 50, there are three stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R, a 7-segment display 6, and a hopper 33. A drive circuit for controlling the operation of each peripheral device is connected to the output port of the microcomputer 50.

  The motor drive circuit 62 controls the drive of the three stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R provided corresponding to the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R, respectively. The reel position detection circuit 63 detects, for each reel, a reel index indicating that the reel has made one rotation by an optical sensor having a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit.

Each of the three stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R has a configuration in which the momentum is proportional to the number of output pulses, and the rotation axis can be stopped at a specified angle. The driving force of each stepping motor is transmitted to the corresponding reel via a gear having a predetermined reduction ratio. Each time one pulse is output to each stepping motor, the corresponding reel rotates at a constant angle.
The three reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the three stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R show a specific example of the variation display means according to the present invention.

  The main CPU 51 detects the reel index of each reel and then counts the number of times a pulse is output to the corresponding stepping motor, thereby determining the rotation angle of each reel (specifically, how many reels the number of symbols is). Only managed).

  Here, the management of the rotation angle of each reel will be specifically described. The number of pulses output to each stepping motor is counted by a pulse counter (not shown) provided in the main RAM 53. Each time the output of a predetermined number of pulses (for example, 16 times) necessary for the rotation of one symbol is counted by the pulse counter, the value of the symbol counter (not shown) provided in the main RAM 53 is set to “1”. "Is added. A symbol counter is provided for each reel. The value of the symbol counter is cleared when the reel index is detected by the reel position detection circuit 63.

  In other words, in the present embodiment, by managing the value of the symbol counter, it is managed how many symbols have been rotated since the reel index was detected. Therefore, the position of each symbol on each reel is detected with reference to the position where the reel index is detected.

  The display unit drive circuit 64 controls the operation of the 7-segment display 6. The hopper drive circuit 65 controls the operation of the hopper 33. The payout completion signal circuit 66 manages the detection of medals performed by the medal detection unit 33S provided in the hopper 33, and checks whether or not the medals discharged from the hopper 33 have reached a predetermined payout number. The main control circuit 41 is connected to an external terminal board 18S. The main control circuit 41 is connected to the hall computer or the calling device 100 via the external terminal board 18S.

[Sub control circuit]
As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the sub control circuit 42 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 41, and performs processing such as determination and execution of effect contents based on a command transmitted from the main control circuit 41. . As shown in FIG. 5, the sub control circuit 42 basically includes a sub CPU 81, a sub ROM 82, a sub RAM 83, a rendering processor 84, a drawing RAM 85, and a driver 86. Further, the sub control circuit 42 includes a DSP (Digital Signal Processor) 90, an audio RAM 91, a D / A (Digital to Analog) converter 92, and an amplifier 93.

  The sub CPU 81 performs video, sound, and light output control according to the control program stored in the sub ROM 82 in accordance with the command transmitted from the main control circuit 41. The sub ROM 82 basically has a program storage area and a data storage area.

  Various control programs executed by the sub CPU 81 are stored in the program storage area. The control program stored in the program storage area includes, for example, a main board communication task for controlling communication with the main control circuit 41, a production random number value, and determination of production contents (production data). An effect registration task for performing registration, a drawing control task for controlling display of an image by the display device 11 based on the determined content of the effect, a lamp control task for controlling light output by the lamp group 21, and a speaker 20L , 20R includes a program such as a voice control task for controlling sound output.

  In the data storage area, for example, a storage area for storing various data tables, a storage area for storing effect data constituting various effects, a storage area for storing animation data relating to creation of video, and sound data relating to BGM and sound effects And various storage areas such as a storage area for storing lamp data relating to a light on / off pattern.

  The sub RAM 83 has a storage area for registering the determined contents and effects data, a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination transmitted from the main control circuit 41, and the like.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, peripheral devices such as the display device 11, the speakers 20 </ b> L and 20 </ b> R, and the lamp group 21 are connected to the sub control circuit 42. That is, the operations of these peripheral devices are controlled by the sub control circuit 42.

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 81, the rendering processor 84, the drawing RAM 85 (including the frame buffer), and the driver 86 create a video according to the animation data specified by the contents of the presentation, and the created video is displayed on the display device 11. Is done.

  The sub CPU 81, DSP 90, audio RAM 91, D / A converter 92, and amplifier 93 output sounds such as BGM from the speakers 20L and 20R according to the sound data specified by the contents of the effects. Further, the sub CPU 81 turns on and off the lamp group 21 in accordance with the lamp data designated by the contents of the effect.

<Configuration of data table stored in main ROM>
Next, the configuration of various data tables stored in the main ROM 52 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Design arrangement table]
First, the symbol arrangement table will be described with reference to FIG. The symbol arrangement table is data (hereinafter referred to as symbol code (in FIG. 6) that specifies the position of each symbol in the rotation direction of each of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R and the type of symbol arranged at each position. )))).

  In the symbol arrangement table, when the reel index is detected, the symbol position of each reel arranged in the middle area in the frame of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R is defined as “0”. Then, in each reel, “0” to “20” corresponding to the symbol counter are set as symbol positions in the order of advance in the reel rotation direction (direction of arrow A in FIG. 6) with reference to symbol position “0”. Assigned to a symbol.

  That is, by referring to the symbol counter values ("0" to "20") and the symbol arrangement table, the display is displayed in the upper, middle and lower regions of each reel within the frame of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. It is possible to specify the type of symbol that is displayed. For example, when the value of the symbol counter corresponding to the left reel 3L is “7”, the upper, middle, and lower regions of the left reel 3L within the frame of the display window 4 are respectively “ Symbols corresponding to “cherry”, “black BAR” at symbol position “7”, and “bell” at symbol position “6” are displayed.

[Design combination table]
Next, the symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIG. The symbol combination table defines a correspondence relationship between a symbol combination predetermined according to the type of privilege, a display combination (storage area), and a payout number.

  In this embodiment, a winning combination is determined when the symbol combination displayed by the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R along the effective line matches the symbol combination defined in the symbol combination table. The When it is determined that a prize is won, the player is given benefits such as medal payout and replay operation.

  In the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, five lines including a top line, a center line, a bottom line, a cross-up line, and a cross-down line are set as effective lines. The top line is a virtual line connecting the upper stages of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, and the center line is a virtual line connecting the middle stages of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. The bottom line is a virtual line connecting the lower stages of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. The cross-up line is a virtual line connecting the lower stage of the left display window 4L, the middle stage of the middle display window 4C, and the upper stage of the right display window 4R. The cross-down line is the upper stage of the left display window 4L and the middle stage of the middle display window 4C. , A virtual line connecting the lower stage of the right display window 4R.

  If the symbol combination displayed along the active line does not match any of the symbol combinations defined in the symbol combination table, it is a so-called “lost”. That is, in this embodiment, the symbol combination corresponding to “losing” is not defined in the symbol combination table, thereby defining the symbol combination “losing”. Note that the present invention is not limited to this, and the item “losing” may be provided in the symbol combination table to directly define “losing”.

  Various data described in the display combination column in the symbol combination table is data for identifying a symbol combination displayed along the active line. “Data” in the display combination column is represented by 1-byte data, and a unique symbol combination (content of display combination) is assigned to each bit in the data.

  The “storage area” data in the display combination column is data for designating a later-described display combination storage area (see FIG. 29 described later) in which the corresponding display combination is stored. In the present embodiment, three display combination storage areas are provided. In the present embodiment, display combinations having the same bit pattern (1-byte data pattern) and having different contents are managed as different display combinations depending on the “storage area”.

  The numerical value described in the payout number column in the symbol combination table represents the number of medals to be paid out to the player. In the combination of symbols to which a numerical value of 1 or more is given as the “paid-out number” data, the same number of medals are paid out.

  As shown in FIG. 7, in this embodiment, the number of inserted medals is 3, and when one of “C_Bell 1” to “C_Bell 3” is determined as the display combination, The medal is paid out. On the other hand, when the number of inserted medals is one or two and any one of “C_Bell 1” to “C_Bell 3” is determined as the display combination, 15 medals are paid out.

  In the present embodiment, when the number of inserted medals is three and “C_continuous cherry” is determined as the display combination, two medals are paid out. On the other hand, when the number of inserted medals is 3, and one of “C_single cherry 1” to “C_single cherry 7” is determined as the display combination, one medal is paid out.

  In this embodiment, for example, when “C_Replay”, “C_Control Replay 1” or “C_Control Replay 2” is determined as the display combination, the replay is activated.

[Bonus operating table]
Next, the bonus operation time table will be described with reference to FIG. The bonus operation time table stores data stored in a game state flag storage area (see FIG. 30) provided in the main RAM 53 when a bonus operation is performed, a bonus end number counter, a game possible number counter, and a winning number counter. It prescribes.

  The game state flag is data for identifying the type of bonus game to be operated. In the present embodiment, a big bonus and a middle bonus are provided as bonus game types. The big bonus is called an accessory continuous operation device related to a so-called first type special accessory, and is hereinafter referred to as “BB”. While the operation of BB is being performed, the regular bonus operation is continuously performed. The regular bonus is called a so-called first type special character, and is hereinafter referred to as “RB”.

  The middle bonus is referred to as an accessory continuous operation device related to a so-called second type special accessory, and is hereinafter referred to as “MB”. While the MB is being operated, the challenge bonus is continuously operated. The challenge bonus is called a so-called type 2 special bonus and is hereinafter referred to as “CB”.

  The bonus end number counter is data for managing whether or not a prescribed number (payout number) that triggers the end of the bonus game has been reached. In the present embodiment, the operation of the BB that is started when the display of “C_red BB” or “C_blue BB” is performed ends when a medal that reaches the prescribed number “335” is paid out. On the other hand, the operation of the MB that is started in response to the display of “C_red MB” or “C_blue MB” ends when the medals reaching the prescribed number “129” are paid out.

  That is, the numerical value defined by the bonus operation time table is stored in the bonus end number counter, and the subtraction is performed through the operation of the bonus. As a result, the operation of the corresponding bonus ends on condition that the value of the bonus end number counter is updated to “0”.

  In this embodiment, BBs that are started when “C_red BB” and “C_blue BB” are displayed are managed with the same flag. In addition, the same flag is used to manage MBs that are started when “C_red MB” and “C_blue MB” are displayed. However, the BB that is started when the display of “C_red BB” is triggered and the BB that is started when the display of “C_blue BB” is triggered may be managed by individual flags. Further, the BB that is started when the display of “C_red MB” is triggered and the BB that is started when the display of “C_blue MB” is triggered may be managed by individual flags.

  The game possible number counter is data for managing the number of remaining games that can be played in the operation of “RB” or “CB”, that is, the so-called possible number of games. The winning possible number counter is data for managing the number of remaining games in which a combination of symbols related to winning can be displayed in one regular bonus (RB) game, so-called winning possible number.

[RT transition table]
Next, the RT transition table will be described with reference to FIG. The RT transition table defines the correspondence relationship between the RT gaming state transition conditions and the transition source and destination RT gaming states.

  In the present embodiment, two types of states, RT0 gaming state and RT1 gaming state, which have different types of internal winning combinations for replay and their winning probabilities are provided as RT gaming states. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, when “C_Red BB”, “C_Blue BB”, “C_Red MB” or “C_Blue MB” is won as an internal winning combination, the RT gaming state Shifts from the RT0 gaming state to the RT1 gaming state. In addition, when the symbol combination “C_red BB”, “C_blue BB”, “C_red MB” or “C_blue MB” is displayed, the RT gaming state shifts from the RT1 gaming state to the RT0 gaming state.

The internal winning combination “C_red BB”, “C_blue BB”, “C_red MB”, and “C_blue MB” indicate a specific example of a special internal winning combination according to the present invention.
In the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 (main CPU 51) controls the transition of the RT gaming state with reference to the RT transition table.

[Internal lottery table determination table]
Next, the internal lottery table determination table will be described with reference to FIG.
The internal lottery table determination table defines a correspondence relationship between the gaming state, the number of inserted medals, the internal lottery table, and the number of lotteries.

  Specifically, when the general gaming state and the number of inserted medals are “3”, the internal lottery table for three general gaming states is used, and “9” is set as the number of lotteries. When the number of medals is “1” in the general gaming state, the internal lottery table for one general gaming state is used, and “9” is set as the number of lotteries. When in the RB gaming state (the number of inserted medals is “2”), the internal lottery table for RB gaming state is used, and “1” is set as the number of lotteries.

  In the present embodiment, the number of medals inserted in the bonus game (RB gaming state) is set to “2”. In addition, the number of medals inserted in the general gaming state is set to “1” or “3”. In the general game state, the player can select either “1” or “3” for the number of inserted medals for each unit game.

[Internal lottery table]
Next, the internal lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS.
The internal lottery table includes a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer associated with a winning number in each RT gaming state and each RB gaming state, and a lottery value when each winning number is determined. Define the correspondence.

  The small role / replay data pointer and bonus data pointer are data obtained as a result of lottery performed with reference to the internal lottery table, and are defined by an internal winning combination determination table (see FIGS. 15 and 16) described later. This is data for designating the designated internal winning combination.

  In the internal lottery process of the present embodiment, random numbers extracted from a predetermined numerical range “0 to 65535” are sequentially subtracted by lottery values defined according to each winning number. And then. An internal lottery is performed by determining whether the result of the subtraction is negative (whether a so-called “digit” has occurred). In other words, the winning number when the result of the subtraction becomes negative (“digit” occurs) is won, and the data point assigned to the winning number is acquired.

  Therefore, in the internal lottery process of the present embodiment, 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 is 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 (random number denominator: 65536)”.

  FIG. 11 shows an internal lottery table (RT0) for three general gaming states. The internal lottery table for three general gaming states is a table that is referred to when the player is in the RT0 gaming state and the inserted number of medals is “3”. The lottery value and the data pointer are determined according to the winning numbers 1 to 9. It prescribes.

  In the present embodiment, lottery values are defined according to settings 1 to 6. These settings 1 to 6 are provided in order to adjust the expected value of internal winnings such as bonuses and small roles at the game store side. For example, a reset switch (not shown) and a setting key type switch (not shown) It is changed using.

  For example, referring to the internal lottery table for three general gaming states, the probability that the winning number “9” (abbreviation “F_continuous cherry + F_single cherry”) in setting 6 is 900/65536. When the winning number “9” is won, “5” is acquired as the small role / replay data pointer.

  FIG. 12 shows an internal lottery table (RT0) for one general gaming state. The internal lottery table for one general gaming state is a table that is referred to when the player is in the RT0 gaming state and the number of inserted medals is “1”. The lottery value and the data pointer are determined according to the winning numbers 1 to 9. It prescribes.

  For example, referring to the internal lottery table for one general gaming state, the probability that the winning number “9” (abbreviation “F_continuous cherry + F_single cherry”) in setting 6 is 40/65536. When the winning number “9” is won, “5” is acquired as the small role / replay data pointer.

  As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, when the number of inserted medals is “1” in the general (RT0) gaming state, the number of inserted medals is “3” in the general (RT0) gaming state. The probability of winning an internal winning combination related to a small role, replay, and bonus is low. As a result, when the inserted number is set to “1” and when the inserted number is set to “3”, there is an extreme difference between the expected value for winning the internal winning combination related to the bonus and the expected value of the number of acquired medals. It does not occur.

  FIG. 13 shows an internal lottery table for RT1 gaming state. The RT1 gaming state internal lottery table is a table that is referred to in the RT1 gaming state, and defines a lottery value and a data pointer according to the winning number “5”. In the RT1 gaming state, the lottery value defined according to the winning number “5” of the internal lottery table for general gaming state (see FIG. 11 and FIG. 12) is the winning number “ It is changed to the lottery value defined according to “5”.

  For example, in the RT1 gaming state internal lottery table, the lottery value of the winning number “5” is “21000”. When the small combination / replay data pointer “1” defined according to the winning number “5” is acquired, the internal winning combination relating to “C_Replay”, “C_Control Replay 1” and “C_Control Replay 2” is obtained. Is determined. Therefore, in the RT1 gaming state, the internal winning combination relating to “C_Replay”, “C_Control Replay 1”, and “C_Control Replay 2” is more likely to be determined than in the general gaming state.

  FIG. 14 shows an RB gaming state internal lottery table. This RB gaming state internal lottery table is a table that is referred to in the RB gaming state, and defines lottery values and data pointers according to the winning number “1”. For example, when referring to the RB gaming state internal lottery table, the probability that the winning number “1” (abbreviation “F_continuous cherry + F_single cherry + F_bell + F_watermelon” + F_control combination) is won is 65536/65536.

  When the winning number “1” is won when the RB gaming state internal lottery table is referenced, “6” is acquired as the small role / replay data pointer. When the small role / replay data pointer “6” is acquired, “C_continuous cherry”, “C_single cherry 1” to “C_single cherry 7”, “C_bell 1” to “C_bell 3”, The internal winning combination relating to “C_watermelon” and “C_control combination” is determined. That is, in the RB gaming state, the internal winning combination related to the small combination is always won, and the internal winning combination related to the replay and bonus is not won.

[Internal winning combination determination table]
Next, the internal winning combination determination table will be described with reference to FIGS.
The internal winning combination determination table defines the correspondence between the data pointer and the internal winning combination. That is, when the small combination / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer are determined, the internal winning combination is uniquely acquired.

  The “internal winning combination” in the internal winning combination determination table is data for identifying a combination of symbols on the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R that is permitted to be displayed along the active line. The “internal winning combination” is represented by 1-byte data in the same way as the “display combination” in the symbol combination table shown in FIG. 7, and a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit in the 1-byte data. Assigned. The “O” mark in the internal winning combination determination table indicates the internal winning combination to be won in the acquired data pointer.

  When the small combination / replay data pointer and bonus data pointer are “0”, the content of “internal winning combination” is “lost”, which is defined by the symbol combination table shown in FIG. The display of all the symbol combinations that are displayed is not permitted.

  FIG. 15 shows an internal winning combination determination table for bonus. The bonus internal winning combination determination table defines internal winning combinations related to the operation of the bonus game for the bonus data pointers “1” and “2”. That is, the bonus internal winning combination determination table defines the correspondence between the bonus data pointer and the internal winning combination related to the operation of the bonus game. As shown in FIG. 15, for example, when “1” is acquired as the bonus data pointer, “C_red BB” and “C_blue BB” are won in duplicate as internal winning combinations.

  FIG. 16 shows a small combination / replay internal winning combination determination table. The small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determining table defines internal winning combinations related to small winning combinations and replay (replay) for “1” to “6” of the small winning combination / replay data pointer. That is, the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table defines the correspondence between the small winning combination / replay data pointer and the internal winning combination related to the payout of medals or the internal winning combination related to the operation of the replay.

  For example, when “5” is acquired as the data pointer for the small combination / replay, “C_continuous cherry”, “C_single cherry 1” to “C_single cherry 7” are won as the internal winning combination.

  The internal winning combination “C_continuous cherry” indicates a specific example of the specific internal winning combination according to the present invention, and the internal winning combinations “C_single cherry 1” to “C_single cherry 7” according to the present invention. A specific example of a predetermined internal winning combination will be shown. Further, “C_Replay”, “C_Control Replay 1”, and “C_Control Replay 2” show specific examples of the internal winning combination specific to the present invention.

[Cylinder stop number selection table]
Next, with reference to FIG. 17, the rotating cylinder stop number selection table will be described.
The rotation stop number selection table defines the correspondence between the small role / replay data pointer and the rotation stop number. The rotation stop number is data used when acquiring various data required in the reel stop initial setting process described later.

  The rotation stop number selection table of the present embodiment defines a different rotation stop number for each small role / replay data pointer. For example, when the small role / replay data pointer is “5”, the rotation stop number “5” is selected.

  In addition, although the number selection table for rotation stop of this embodiment prescribes | regulates a different rotation stop number for every data pointer for small roles and replays, this invention is not limited to this. In the spinning stop number selection table according to the present invention, the same spinning stop number may be defined for different small role / replay data pointers to reduce data.

[Reel stop initial setting table]
Next, the reel stop initial setting table will be described with reference to FIG.
The reel stop initial setting table defines a correspondence relationship between the rotation stop number and various data used in a pull-in priority table selection process described later and a number of sliding pieces determination process of each reel described later. Specifically, the reel stop initial setting table includes the rotation stop number, the pull-in priority table selection table number, the pull-in priority table number, the forward push table selection data, the forward push table change data, and the forward push push The correspondence relationship between the table change initial data and the table selection data at the time of irregular pressing is defined.

  The pull-in priority table selection table number and the pull-in priority table number are data used for the pull-in priority table selection process. For example, in the reel stop initial setting table, if a pull-in priority table number corresponding to the turning stop number is defined, it corresponds to the pull-in priority table number defined in the pull-in priority table (see FIG. 24). Data relating to the priority order of the display combination can be acquired.

  If the drawing priority order table number corresponding to the number for turning stop is not defined in the reel stop initial setting table, the drawing priority order table selection is made with reference to the drawing priority order table selection table (see FIG. 23). A pull-in priority table number corresponding to the table number is determined.

  The forward selection table selection data, the forward push table change data, and the forward push table change initial data are used to specify a stop table (see FIGS. 19 to 21) to be referred to when the forward push is performed. It is data. The “forward push” in the present embodiment is a stop operation when the first stop operation (first stop operation) is performed on the left reel 3L. Corresponds to the order of pressing “Right” and “Middle”.

  The irregular pressing table selection data is data for designating a stop table (see FIG. 22) to be referred to when irregular pressing is performed. In the present embodiment, “anomalous pressing” is a stop operation when the first stop operation is performed on the middle reel 3C or the right reel 3R. This corresponds to the pressing order of “left” and “middle right”.

  In the present embodiment, basically, after the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 17S, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped within 190 msec. Specifically, one of the number of sliding symbols “0” to “4” is added to the value of the symbol counter corresponding to the reel when the stop operation is detected, and the value obtained corresponds to the value obtained. The symbol position is determined as the symbol position at which the reel rotation stops (this is referred to as “scheduled stop position”). The symbol position corresponding to the value of the symbol counter corresponding to the reel when the stop operation is detected is the symbol position at which the rotation of the reel starts to be stopped, and this is referred to as a “stop start position”.

  In other words, the number of sliding pieces is the amount of rotation of the reel from when the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 17S until the rotation of the corresponding reel stops. In other words, the number of symbols that pass through the middle region of the display window in the corresponding reel during the period from when the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 17S until the rotation of the corresponding reel stops. This is grasped by the value of the symbol counter updated after the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 17S.

  Referring to the stop table, the number of sliding pieces is acquired according to the stop start position of each reel. In the present embodiment, the number of sliding pieces is acquired based on the stop table, but this is a tentative one, and the acquired number of sliding pieces does not immediately determine the planned stop position of the reel.

  In the present embodiment, when there is an appropriate number of sliding pieces than the number of sliding pieces acquired based on a stop table described later (hereinafter referred to as “sliding piece number determination data”), a pull-in priority table described later The number of sliding pieces is changed with reference to (see FIG. 24). Then, the sliding piece number determination data is referred to in order to determine the search order when the priorities are compared for each of the symbols from the stop start position to the 4th symbol position that is the maximum number of sliding symbols.

  In the present embodiment, the stop table to be referenced is properly used according to the forward push and the irregular push. In the case of the forward push, the first stop table (see FIG. 19) at the time of the forward push and the second and third stop tables at the time of the forward push (see FIG. 21) are referred to. On the other hand, in the case of irregular pressing, the irregular pressing stop table (see FIG. 22) is referred to.

[Stop table for first stop when pushing forward]
Next, with reference to FIG. 19, the first stop table for forward pressing will be described.
The forward stop first stop table shown in FIG. 19 is referred to when the forward push table selection data is “01”. The first stop table at the time of forward pressing defines the correspondence relationship between the stop start positions “0” to “20” of the left reel 3L, the number of sliding pieces determination data, and the change status.

  For example, if the stop start position of the left reel 3L is “15”, the number-of-sliding piece determination data is “0”, and the change status is “1”. The change status is used when referring to a forward-pressing control change table (see FIG. 20) described later.

[Control change table when pressing forward]
Next, the forward pressing control change table will be described with reference to FIG. The forward pressing control change table defines the correspondence between the change target position (scheduled stop position of the left reel 3L), the change status, the change status, and the second and third stop table numbers for forward pressing.

For example, if the change status acquired based on the first stop table (refer to FIG. 19) at the time of forward pressing is “1” and the planned stop position (change target position) of the left reel 3L is “15”. The change status is “0”, and the second and third stop table numbers are “12” at the time of forward pressing.
In the forward push control change table, if the change status and the second and third stop stop table numbers for forward push are not registered in the target position, the stop table number is not changed.

[Stop table for 2nd and 3rd stop when pushing forward and stop table when pushing irregularly]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 21 and 22, the second and third stop tables for forward pressing and the stop table for irregular pressing will be described.
The stop table for the second and third stops and the stop table for irregularity when pushing forward define 1-byte stop data according to each of the symbol positions “0” to “20”.

  21 is referred to when the second / third stop table for stoppage is “08”. The irregular pressing stop table shown in FIG. 22 is referred to when the irregular pressing table selection data is “07”.

  In the stop data specified by the stop tables of the second and third stop tables at the time of forward pressing and the stop table at the time of irregularity, is the symbol position associated with the stop data appropriate as the position at which the rotation of the reel is stopped? Has information on whether or not. The stop data includes information indicating whether or not the corresponding symbol position is appropriate as a position to stop the rotation of the reel, the bit corresponding to the “A line” column and the “B line” column in each stop table. Assign to the bit corresponding to. The stop data is defined by assigning information about which of these two types of information should be adopted to the bit corresponding to the “line change” column in each stop table.

  In other words, the second and third stop tables for stoppages and the stop table for anomalies at the time of forward pressing define a plurality of methods for determining the position at which the rotation of the reel is stopped. Therefore, even if the stop start position is the same symbol position, the position where the reel rotation is stopped can be varied based on the stop position at the time of the first stop. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to compress information.

  The determination of the number of sliding piece determination data is performed as follows. First, it is specified which of the eight bit strings (the data in the leftmost column in the figure corresponds to bit 1) constituting the stop data is referred to according to the type of the stop button in which the stop operation is detected. For example, when the middle stop button 17C is pressed, a column of “middle reel A line data” of bit 4 is designated.

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

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

[Pull-in priority table selection table]
Next, the pull-in priority table selection table will be described with reference to FIG.
The pull-in priority table selection table defines the correspondence between the pull-in priority table selection table number and stop button pressing order, and the pull-in priority table number in each combination.
The pull-in priority table number is data for acquiring information related to the priority order of display combinations defined in the pull-in priority table (see FIG. 24).

  When the left reel 3L is stopped for the first time, the data in the “left reel first stop” column in the pull-in priority table selection table is referred to. For example, when the left reel 3L is stopped for the first time and the drawing priority table selection table number is “01”, “00” is acquired as the drawing priority table number. When the middle reel 3C is pressed in the second stop, the pull-in priority table number is not changed from “00”. On the other hand, when the right reel 3R is pressed in the second stop, the pull-in priority table number is changed from “00” to “01”.

  Further, in the pull-in priority table selection table, when the pull-in priority table number is not registered at the target position, the number shown in the right column of the right reel first stop column is the pull-in priority table number. Get as. For example, when the left reel 3L is first stopped and the pull-in priority table selection table number is “02”, the pull-in priority table number is displayed at the target position regardless of which reel is pressed in the first stop. not registered. Therefore, in this case, the right column of the first reel first stop column corresponding to the pull-in priority table selection table number “02” is referred to, and “02” is acquired as the pull-in priority table number.

[Pull-in priority table]
Next, the drawing priority table will be described with reference to FIG.
The pull-in priority table defines the correspondence between the pull-in data for each storage area type and the predetermined priority in each of the pull-in priority table numbers “00” to “02”. This drawing priority order table shows a specific example of the priority order defining means according to the present invention.

  The pull-in priority order table is used for searching whether there is a more appropriate number of sliding pieces in addition to the number of sliding pieces obtained based on the stop table. The priority order is data that defines the order of priority stop display (drawn) between the types of symbol combinations related to winning. Each pull-in data is a 1-byte data, like the “internal winning combination” in the internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 15 and FIG. 16 and the “display combination” in the symbol combination table shown in FIG. A unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit in the 1-byte data.

  In the present embodiment, first, the number of sliding pieces is acquired based on the above-described first stop table for first stop (see FIG. 19). However, when there is a more appropriate number of sliding pieces in addition to the number of sliding pieces, the number is changed to the appropriate number of sliding pieces. In other words, in the present embodiment, a more appropriate number of sliding symbols is determined based on the priority of the combination of symbols that allow the stop display by the internal winning combination regardless of the number of sliding symbols acquired from the stop table.

  In the present embodiment, the stop display (withdrawal) of the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination having the higher priority is prioritized over the stop display of the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination having the lower priority. To be done.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 24, not only the priority order of the internal winning combination differs depending on the pull-in priority table number, but also the number of priority divisions. Specifically, when the pull-in priority table number is “00”, the number of priority divisions is 3, and when the pull-in priority table number is “01”, the number of priority divisions is set. 4 When the pull-in priority table number is “02”, the number of priority categories is set to 1.

Here, in order to simplify the description, the priority when the pull-in priority table number is “00” will be described, and description of priorities in other pull-in priority table numbers will be omitted.
For the priority “1” when the pull-in priority table number is “00”, the pull-in data corresponding to “C_replay”, “C_control replay 1”, and “C_control replay 2” is defined. .

The priority “2” when the pull-in priority table number is “00” includes “C_red BB”, “C_blue BB”, “C_red MB”, and “C_blue MB”. Data is specified.
The priority “3” when the pull-in priority table number is “00” includes “C_Bell 1” to “C_Bell 3”, “C_watermelon”, “C_control role”, “C_continuous cherry”, In addition, pull-in data corresponding to “C_single cherry 1” to “C_single cherry 7” is defined.

[Search order table]
Next, the search order table will be described with reference to FIG. 25 and FIG.
The search order table preferentially applies from a range of numerical values predetermined as the number of sliding frames (“0” to “4” when the maximum number of sliding frames is 4) (hereinafter referred to as “search order”). )). The search order table shown in FIG. 25 is a table that is referred to when stop control is performed with the maximum number of sliding frames being four. The search order table shown in FIG. 26 is a table that is referred to when stop control is performed with the maximum number of sliding symbols as one (when the number of sliding symbols is determined for at least one reel during MB operation).

  The search order table defines the number of sliding piece determination data obtained based on the stop table and the search order. That is, in this embodiment, the order of numerical values to be preferentially applied is determined based on the sliding piece number determination data. In addition, the search order table is provided assuming that there are a plurality of sliding frames having the same priority, and the search order table is applied in a higher order. Further, in the present embodiment, during the MB (CB) operation, stop control is performed with a maximum number of four sliding pieces for reels other than the reel having the maximum number of sliding pieces of one.

  In this embodiment, as described in the priority attraction-in control process in FIG. 53 described later, each numerical value is searched sequentially from the lowest search order “5” (or “2”) in the search order table. The number corresponding to the search order “1” is preferentially applied as the number of sliding frames.

[Game lock lottery table]
Next, the game lock lottery table will be described with reference to FIG.
The game lock lottery table defines lottery values for winning and non-winning game locks according to the winning number related to the internal lottery in the general gaming state. The game lock in the present embodiment is generated during the game. While the game lock is occurring, even if a closing operation or a stopping operation is performed, the detection is treated as invalid or delayed.

  In the game lock lottery process of the present embodiment, basically, a random number value for production (random number denominator = 65536) extracted from a predetermined numerical range “0 to 65535” is set according to each game lock type. Subtract sequentially with the specified lottery value. And then. The lottery is performed by determining whether the result of the subtraction is negative (whether a so-called “digit” has occurred). That is, the player has won the game lock when the subtraction result is less than 0.

  As shown in FIG. 27, when the winning number is “1”, “game lock winning” is won with a probability of 1000/65536, and when the winning number is “2”, “game lock winning” is Win with a probability of 40000/65536. If the winning number is “3”, the “game lock winning” wins with a probability of 164/65536, and if the winning number is “4”, the probability of “game locking win” is 128/65536. Win with.

  When the winning number is “1” or “2”, the internal winning combination related to “BB” is won, and when the winning number is “3” or “4”, the internal winning combination related to “MB” Will win. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the internal winning combination related to “BB” is won, the probability that a game lock will occur is higher than when the internal winning combination related to “MB” is won.

  When the winning number is “1”, the internal winning combination relating to “C_Red BB” and “C_Blue BB” is won in duplicate, and when the winning number is “2”, “C_Red Internal winning combinations related to “BB”, “C_Blue BB” and “C_Watermelon” are won in duplicate. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the internal winning combination related to “BB” and the internal winning combination related to “C_Watermelon” are won in duplicate, only the internal winning combination related to “BB” is won. There is a high probability that a game lock will occur.

  In the game lock lottery table shown in FIG. 27, the winning and non-winning lottery values of the game lock are also defined for the winning numbers “5” to “9”. However, in this embodiment, since the game lock lottery is performed when the internal winning combination related to the bonus is determined, the “game lock winning” is not won when the winning numbers are “5” to “9”. . Also, in a later-described modification, a game lock lottery is performed in each game that carries a bonus, so that “game lock win” may be won when the winning numbers are “5” to “9”.

[Pattern winning action flag data table]
Next, the symbol corresponding winning action flag data table will be described with reference to FIG.
The symbol corresponding winning action flag data table defines the correspondence between the reel type and the internal winning combination data that can be displayed according to the symbol of each reel displayed on the winning determination line. That is, by referring to the symbol corresponding winning action flag data table, the internal winning combination that can be displayed at that time can be determined. The symbol corresponding winning action flag data table is provided corresponding to the symbol combination table (see FIG. 7).

  For example, when the symbol “red 7” is stopped and displayed on the winning determination line of the left reel 3L, in the storage areas 1 to 3 corresponding to the symbol code “00000001” (red 7) in the reel type “left”, “1” is stored in a bit corresponding to a displayable internal winning combination. Data defined in the symbol corresponding winning action flag data table is logically AND stored with data stored in a symbol code storage area (see FIG. 33) described later.

<Configuration of storage area provided in main RAM>
Next, the configuration of various storage areas provided in the main RAM 53 will be described with reference to FIGS. Although not described here (not shown), the main RAM 53 is also provided with storage areas for various control data, various flags, various counters, and the like used for reel effects during the game lock.

[Display combination storage area]
First, the configuration of the display combination storing area will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, the display combination storage area includes display combination storage areas 1 to 3 each represented by 1-byte data.

  In each of the display combination storage areas 1 to 3, when a predetermined bit is “1” (stored), a combination of symbols corresponding to the predetermined bit is displayed on the active line. Indicates. On the other hand, when all the bits are “0”, it indicates that the symbol combination related to winning is not displayed on the active line.

  The main RAM 53 is provided with an internal winning combination storing area (not shown). The internal winning combination storing area is configured similarly to the display winning combination storing area shown in FIG. In the internal winning combination storing areas 1 to 3, when “1” stands for a plurality of bits, display of a combination of symbols corresponding to each bit is permitted. When all the bits are “0”, the content of the internal winning combination is “lost”.

  The main RAM 53 is provided with a carryover combination storage area (not shown). When “C_Red BB”, “C_Blue BB”, “C_Red MB” and “C_Blue MB” are determined as the internal winning combination as a result of the internal lottery, the internal winning combination is stored as the carryover combination. Stored in the area. For the carryover combination stored in the carryover combination storage area, the corresponding symbol combination (for example, “Red 7”-“Red 7”-“Red 7” of “C_Red BB”) is displayed on the winning determination line. Until it is not cleared. While the carryover combination is stored in the carryover combination storage area, the carryover combination is stored in the internal winning combination storage area in addition to the internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery.

[Game state flag storage area]
Next, the configuration of the game state flag storage area will be described with reference to FIG.
The gaming state flag storage area is composed of gaming state flag storage areas 1 and 2 each represented by 1-byte data. In the present embodiment, in the game state flag, a unique bonus type or RT type is assigned to each bit of the game state flag storage areas 1 and 2.

  In each of the game state flag storage areas 1 and 2, when “1” is stored (standing) in a predetermined bit, the bonus game or RT corresponding to the predetermined bit is being operated. Indicates. For example, when “1” is stored in bit 0 of the gaming state flag storage area 1, the operation of the BB (“C_red BB” or “C_blue BB”) is performed, and the BB gaming state is set. .

[Operation stop button storage area]
Next, the configuration of the operation stop button storage area will be described with reference to FIG.
The operation stop button storage area stores an operation stop button flag consisting of 1 byte. In the operation stop button flag, the operation state of the stop button is assigned to each bit.

  For example, if the left stop button 17L is a stop button that has been pressed this time, that is, an operation stop button, “1” is stored in bit 0 of the operation stop button storage area. Also, for example, if the left stop button 17L is a stop button that has not yet been pressed, that is, an effective stop button, “1” is stored in bit 4. Based on the data stored in the operation stop button storage area, the main CPU 51 identifies the stop button that has been pressed this time and the stop button that has not yet been pressed.

[Push order storage area]
Next, the configuration of the pressing order storage area will be described with reference to FIG.
The pressing order storage area stores a pressing order flag consisting of 1 byte. In the pressing order flag, the type of stop button pressing order is assigned to each bit. For example, when the pressing order of the stop button is “left middle right”, “1” is stored in bit 0 of the pressing order storage area.

[Design code storage area]
Next, the configuration of the symbol code storage area will be described with reference to FIG.
In the symbol code storage area, the symbol code (symbol code storage region 1) of the symbol of the reel that has been stopped most recently and the displayable symbols (symbol code storage regions 2 to 16) are stored for each activated line. The After all the reels are stopped, symbol codes corresponding to the display combination are stored in the symbol code storage areas 2 to 16.

  In this embodiment, when the stop control position is determined, the winning operation flag data corresponding to the symbol (code) of the stop control position is read from the symbol corresponding winning operation flag data table (see FIG. 28), and the winning operation flag is read. The data is ANDed with the data already stored in the symbol code storage area. Then, the ANDed data is stored in the symbol code storage area shown in FIG.

[Retrieve priority data storage area]
Next, the configuration of the pull-in priority data storage area will be described with reference to FIG.
The pull-in priority data storage area includes a left reel pull-in priority data storage area, a middle reel pull-in priority data storage area, and a right reel pull-in priority data storage area. That is, in the pull-in priority data storage area, a priority data storage area is provided for each reel type.

  Each drawing priority data storage area stores drawing priority data determined in accordance with each symbol position “0” to “20” of the corresponding reel. In the present embodiment, by referring to the pull-in priority data storage area, it is searched whether there is a more appropriate number of sliding symbols in addition to the number of sliding symbols determined based on the stop table described above.

  The contents of the pull-in priority data stored in the pull-in priority data storage area differ depending on the type of pull-in priority table number in the pull-in priority table (see FIG. 24) referred to when determining the pull-in priority data. . The pull-in priority data indicates that the higher the value, the higher the priority.

  By referring to the drawing priority data, it is possible to relatively evaluate the priority among the symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the reel. That is, the symbol for which the largest value is determined as the pull-in priority data becomes the symbol with the highest priority. Therefore, it can be said that the pull-in priority data indicates the rank between the symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the reel. If there are a plurality of symbols having the same value of the pull-in priority data, one symbol is determined according to the search order defined by the above-described search order table (see FIGS. 25 and 26).

  Although detailed description is omitted in this specification, the sub ROM 82 also stores various table data (for example, an effect lottery table, etc.) necessary for various rendering operations, and various storages necessary for the sub RAM 83 as well. A region is provided as appropriate.

[Correspondence table of internal winning combination and stop order]
Next, the correspondence between the internal winning combination and the stop order will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 35 is a correspondence table between internal winning combinations and stop orders, and shows the types of display combinations corresponding to the stop orders.

  For example, when the data pointer for the small role / replay is “5”, “C_continuous cherry” and “C_single cherry 1” to “C_single cherry 7” are won as the internal winning combination. (See FIG. 16). Then, “5” is determined as the rotation stop number (see FIG. 17), and “01” is determined as the drawing priority table selection table number (see FIG. 18).

  In this case, if the stop order is “middle left and right”, “01” is determined as the pull-in priority table number (see FIG. 23). When the pull-in priority table number is “01”, the priority of “C_continuous cherry” is higher than the priorities of “C_single cherry 1” to “C_single cherry 7” (see FIG. 24).

  Therefore, on the condition that the stop order is “middle left and right” and the stop operation is performed at the timing at which the symbol “cherry” can be stopped and displayed on the left reel 3L and the middle reel 3C, The corresponding symbol combination ("Cherry"-"Cherry"-"ANY") is stopped and displayed.

  In the middle reel 3C, the symbols “cherry” are arranged at intervals within the number of sliding pieces “4”. That is, a maximum of four symbols are arranged between “cherry” and “cherry”. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the small role / replay data pointer is “5”, the symbol “cherry” can be stopped and displayed at any timing when the stop operation is performed on the middle reel 3C.

  In the present embodiment, when the small role / replay data pointer is “5”, if the stop operation is performed at a timing at which the symbol “cherry” can be stopped and displayed on the left reel 3L, the left display window Stop control is performed so that the symbol “cherry” is stopped and displayed on the upper or lower stage of 4L.

  When the symbol “cherry” is stopped and displayed on the upper part of the left display window 4L, the combination of symbols corresponding to “C_continuous cherry” is stopped and displayed on either the top line or the cross-down line. Then, the combination of symbols corresponding to any of “C_Single Cherry 1” to “C_Single Cherry 7” is stopped and displayed on the other of the top line or the cross-down line. As a result, three medals are obtained by combining the payout number “2” of medals corresponding to “C_continuous cherry” and the payout number “1” of medals corresponding to “C_single cherry 1” to “C_single cherry 7”. Will be paid out.

  Further, when the symbol “cherry” is stopped and displayed in the lower part of the left display window 4L, the combination of symbols corresponding to “C_continuous cherry” is stopped and displayed on one of the bottom line and the cross-up line. The combination of symbols corresponding to any of “C_Single Cherry 1” to “C_Single Cherry 7” is stopped and displayed on the other of the bottom line or the cross-up line. As a result, three medals are obtained by combining the payout number “2” of medals corresponding to “C_continuous cherry” and the payout number “1” of medals corresponding to “C_single cherry 1” to “C_single cherry 7”. Will be paid out.

  On the other hand, when the small role / replay data pointer is “5” and the stop order is other than “middle left and right”, “00” is determined as the drawing priority table number (see FIG. 23). When the pull-in priority table number is “00”, the priority of “C_continuous cherry” is the same as the priority of “C_single cherry 1” to “C_single cherry 7” (see FIG. 24). .

  Therefore, on the condition that the stop order is other than “left and right middle” and the stop operation is performed at a timing at which the symbol “cherry” can be stopped and displayed on the left reel 3L and the middle reel 3C, “C_continuous cherry” And a combination of symbols corresponding to any one of “C_Single Cherry 1” to “C_Single Cherry 7” is stopped and displayed. Alternatively, two combinations of symbols corresponding to any of “C_Single Cherry 1” to “C_Single Cherry 7” are stopped and displayed.

  As described above, when the symbol combination corresponding to “C_continuous cherry” and the symbol combination corresponding to any of “C_single cherry 1” to “C_single cherry 7” are stopped and displayed, three symbols are displayed. Medals will be paid out. On the other hand, when two combinations of symbols corresponding to any of “C_Single Cherry 1” to “C_Single Cherry 7” are stopped and displayed, two medals are paid out.

  Thus, in this embodiment, when “C_continuous cherries” and “C_single cherries 1” to “C_single cherries 7” are won as the internal winning combination, the stop order is set to “left and right middle”. Thus, when a stop operation is performed at a timing at which the symbol “cherry” can be stopped and displayed on at least the left reel 3L, the symbol combination corresponding to “C_continuous cherry” is always stopped and displayed. Then, three medals are paid out.

  On the other hand, when the stop order is set to a position other than “middle left and right” and a stop operation is performed at a timing at which the symbol “cherry” can be stopped and displayed at least on the left reel 3L, the symbol combination corresponding to “C_continuous cherry” is obtained. There is a case where the stop is displayed and a case where the stop is not displayed. If the symbol combination corresponding to “C_continuous cherry” is not stopped and displayed, two combinations of symbols corresponding to “C_single cherry 1” to “C_single cherry 7” are stopped and displayed. A medal is paid out.

  Therefore, when “C_continuous cherry” and “C_single cherry 1” to “C_single cherry 7” are won as the internal winning combination, the stop operation is performed in a specific stop order (“middle left and right”). Thus, it is possible to obtain a privilege advantageous for the player. That is, not a technical intervention element but a knowledge intervention element can be added to the game, and a game property that can be obtained by a player who knows the above information can be realized. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by using a so-called push order function that changes the priority order of the internal winning combination in accordance with the stop order.

  Note that when the stop order is other than “left and right middle” and the symbol “cherry” on the left reel 3L is stopped, whether the payout of medals is two or three is determined according to the stop table and the middle. It is determined based on the timing of the stop operation for the reel 3C and the right reel 3R.

  However, when the stop order is other than “middle left and right”, the payout of medals may not be three. In this case, a plurality of winning combinations (winning numbers) including consecutive cherries and single cherries are prepared, and the payout operation timing for the stop table, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R is made different. . As a result, there are a plurality of stop operation timings at which three medals are paid out, and it is possible to prevent the medals from being determined by the player's intention.

The left reel 3L is a specific example of a display column that is stopped by the first stop operation in a specific stop order (right and left) according to the present invention, and the symbol “cherry” of the left reel 3L. These show a specific example of the predetermined symbol according to the present invention.
In the present embodiment, the symbol of the left reel 3L in the symbol combinations corresponding to “C_continuous cherry” and “C_single cherry 1” to “C_single cherry 7” is “cherry (predetermined symbol)” (FIG. 7). reference). Thereby, the classification of the symbol formed in a display row can be reduced.

  The symbols “cherry” of the left reel 3L are arranged at intervals exceeding the derivable interval within the range of the number of sliding pieces “4” (maximum delay time). The symbol (cherry) of the middle reel 3C and the symbol (ANY) of the right reel 3R in the symbol combination corresponding to “C_continuous cherry” are arranged at a derivable interval within the range of the number of sliding symbols “4”. (See FIG. 6).

  Furthermore, the symbols (red 7, blue 7, black BAR, white BAR, bell, replay, watermelon) of the middle reel 3C in the combination of symbols corresponding to “C_Single Cherry 1” to “C_Single Cherry 7”, the right reel 3R The symbols (ANY) are arranged at intervals that can be derived within the range of the number of sliding pieces “4” (see FIG. 6).

  In the present embodiment, when the symbol “cherry” can be stopped and displayed on the left reel 3L, the symbols corresponding to “C_continuous cherry” or “C_single cherry 1” to “C_single cherry 7” are displayed. Since one of the combinations is stopped and displayed, the medal payout is confirmed. The stop order of the second stop operation and the third stop operation only affects the number of medals to be paid out, and the importance of the stop order can be reduced. In other words, it is possible to increase the importance of the timing of the stop operation (so-called pushing) in the left reel 3L, not the game nature mainly of the stop order, and incorporate the stop order as an accompanying element.

  Next, stop display when “BB” is activated, that is, when a big bonus game is being performed, will be described.

  When “BB” is activated, “6” is always won as the data pointer for the small role / replay, and “C_Bell 1” to “C_Bell 3”, “C_Watermelon”, “C_Control” are used as the internal winning combinations. ”,“ C_continuous cherry ”, and“ C_single cherry 1 ”to“ C_single cherry 7 ”are won in duplicate (see FIG. 16). Then, “6” is determined as the rotation stop number (see FIG. 17), and “02” is determined as the pull-in priority table selection table number (see FIG. 18).

  In this case, regardless of the stop order, “02” is determined as the pull-in priority table number (see FIG. 23). When the pull-in priority table number is “02”, “C_bell 1” to “C_bell 3”, “C_watermelon”, “C_control role”, and “C_continuous cherry” have the highest priority. High (see FIG. 24).

  Therefore, combinations of symbols corresponding to “C_Bell 1” to “C_Bell 3”, “C_watermelon”, “C_control combination”, and “C_continuous cherry” are preferentially stopped and displayed. That is, the combination of symbols corresponding to “C_Single Cherry 1” to “C_Single Cherry 7” determined as the internal winning combination is not stopped and displayed. Therefore, in the big bonus game, 15 medals are paid out in each game.

<Description of main control circuit operation>
Next, the contents of various processes executed by the main CPU 51 of the main control circuit 41 using a program will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Main operation processing of pachislot by control of main CPU]
First, the procedure of main operation processing of the pachislot machine 1 performed under the control of the main CPU 51 will be described with reference to a main flowchart (hereinafter referred to as main flow) shown in FIG.

  First, when the power is turned on to the pachislot machine 1, the main CPU 51 performs an initialization process when the power is turned on (S1). In this initialization process, it is determined whether the backup has been normally performed, whether the setting has been changed appropriately, and the like, and initialization corresponding to the determination result is performed.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs an initialization process at the end of one game (S2). In this initialization process, the data in the designated storage area in the main RAM 53 is cleared. Note that the designated storage area here is a storage area that needs to be erased for each game, such as an internal winning combination storage area or a display combination storage area.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs medal acceptance / start check processing (S3). In this process, input of the medal sensor 35S and the start switch 16S is checked. Details of the medal acceptance / start check process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 51 extracts random values (0 to 65535) and stores the extracted random values in a random value storage area (not shown) provided in the main RAM 53 (S4). Next, the main CPU 51 extracts an effect random number value used in the reel effect and lock control in the “continuous lock state”, and uses the extracted effect random number value in the effect random value storage area (not stored) provided in the main RAM 53. (S5). In the present embodiment, the production random number value is extracted from the range of 0 to 65535.

  When the extracted various random number values are stored in a predetermined random value storage area, the main CPU 51 performs an internal lottery process (S6). In this process, the internal winning combination is determined by lottery based on the random value extracted in S4. Details of the internal lottery process will be described later with reference to FIGS. 38 and 39 to be described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a game lock lottery process (S7). The details of the game lock lottery process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs reel stop initial setting processing (S8). Details of the reel stop initial setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a start command transmission process (S9). Specifically, the main CPU 51 transmits a start command to the sub control circuit 42. Note that the start command includes a parameter for specifying an internal winning combination.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a game start lock process (S10). In this process, a lock (reel effect) and a lock timer that are performed according to the “game lock winning” determined in the process of S7 are mainly set. Then, the main CPU 51 waits until the lock timer becomes zero. Details of the game start lock process will be described later with reference to FIG. 43 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a wait process (S11). In this process, when the predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has not elapsed since the start of the previous game, the main CPU 51 digests the waiting time until the predetermined time elapses.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a reel rotation start process (S12). In this process, the main CPU 51 requests the start of rotation of all reels. When the start of rotation of all reels is requested, the driving of the three stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R is controlled by an interrupt process (see FIG. 59) described later that is executed at a constant cycle (1.1172 msec). Then, the rotation of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R is started. At this time, each reel is subjected to acceleration control until the rotation speed reaches a constant speed, and then controlled so as to maintain the constant speed.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a pull-in priority storage process (S13). In this process, the main CPU 51 acquires the pull-in priority data and stores it in the pull-in priority data storage area. The details of the pull-in priority storage process will be described later with reference to FIG. 44 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a reel stop control process (S14). In this process, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped based on the timing when the left stop button 17L, the middle stop button 17C, and the right stop button 17R are respectively pressed and the internal winning combination. Details of the reel stop control process will be described later with reference to FIG. 47 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a winning search process (S15). In this process, the main CPU 51 stores the data of the symbol code storage area (after symbol code storage area 2 in FIG. 33) in the display combination storage area (see FIG. 29). In this process, the symbol combination displayed on the effective line (winning determination line) after all of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R are stopped is collated with the symbol combination table (see FIG. 7). . Then, the main CPU 51 may determine whether or not the display combination is displayed on the active line, and store the determination result in the display combination storage area.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs medal payout processing (S16). The medal payout process shows a specific example of the game medium giving means according to the present invention. In this process, the hopper 33 is driven and the number of credits is updated based on the payout number of the display combination determined in S15, and medals are paid out. At this time, in this embodiment, as shown in the symbol combination table (see FIG. 7), the number of inserted medals is 1 to 3, and the number of medals to be paid out varies depending on the display combination, but the maximum number of medals to be paid out. The (payout upper limit) is 15 sheets.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs RT control processing (S17). In this process, the main CPU 51 manages the RT gaming state. Details of the RT control process will be described later with reference to FIG. 56 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a payout end command transmission process (S18). Specifically, the main CPU 51 transmits a payout end command to the sub control circuit 42.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a bonus end check process (S19). In this process, the main CPU 51 refers to various counters for managing the end timing of the bonus game and checks whether or not the operation of the bonus game is to end. The details of the bonus end check process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a bonus operation check process (S20). In this process, the main CPU 51 checks whether or not to start the operation of the bonus game and whether or not to replay. Details of the bonus operation check process will be described later with reference to FIG. When the bonus operation check process ends, the main CPU 51 returns the process to S2, and repeats the processes after S2.

[Medal reception / start check processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 37, the medal acceptance / start check process performed in S3 in the main flow (see FIG. 36) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not there is an automatic insertion request (S31). The presence / absence of the automatic insertion request is determined by determining whether or not the automatic insertion counter is “0”. That is, the main CPU 51 determines that there is no automatic input request when the automatic input counter is “0”, and determines that there is an automatic input request when the automatic input counter is “1” or more.

  The automatic insertion counter is data for identifying whether or not a display combination related to re-playing has been established in the previous unit game. When the display combination related to the re-game is established, the medals for the number of coins inserted in the previous unit game are automatically inserted into the automatic insertion counter.

  When the main CPU 51 determines in S31 that there is an automatic loading request (when S31 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs an automatic loading process (S32). In this process, the value of the automatic insertion counter is copied to the insertion number counter, and then the value of the automatic insertion counter is cleared. Thereafter, the main CPU 51 performs a process of S39 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S31 that there is no automatic insertion request (when S31 is NO), the main CPU 51 permits medal acceptance (S33). In this process, the solenoid of the selector 35 (see FIG. 3) is driven, and medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 13 are accepted. The received medals are counted and guided to the hopper 33.

  Next, the main CPU 51 sets the maximum number of inserted sheets according to the gaming state (S34). Specifically, in the BB (RB) gaming state or the MB (CB) gaming state, the maximum number of inserted cards is set to “2”, and in other gaming states (general gaming state and RT1 gaming state) Set the maximum value to "3".

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the medal acceptance is permitted (S35). In S35, when the main CPU 51 determines that the medal acceptance is not permitted (when S35 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs a process of S39 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S35 that the medal acceptance is permitted (S35 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs a medal insertion check process (S36). In this process, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not a medal is inserted, and adds “1” to the inserted number counter when a medal is inserted.

  Next, the main CPU 51 transmits a medal insertion command to the sub control circuit 42 (S37). The medal insertion command includes a parameter for specifying the number of inserted coins.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the inserted number is a game start possible number (S38). In S38, when the main CPU 51 determines that the inserted number is not the game start possible number (when S38 is NO), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S35 and repeats the processes after S35. On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S38 that the inserted number is the game start possible number (when S38 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S39 described later. In this embodiment, the number of games that can be started in the BB (RB) gaming state or the MB (CB) gaming state is “2”, and the number of games that can be started in other gaming states (general gaming state and RT1 gaming state). Is “1” or “3” (see FIG. 10).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the start switch is on (S39). When the main CPU 51 determines in S39 that the start switch is not on (when S39 is NO), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S35 and repeats the processes after S35.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S39 that the start switch is on (when S39 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs a medal acceptance prohibition process (S40). By this process, the solenoid of the selector 35 (see FIG. 3) is not driven, and the inserted medal is discharged from the medal payout opening 18. When this process ends, the main CPU 51 ends the medal acceptance / start check process, and moves the process to S4 of the main flow (see FIG. 36).

[Internal lottery processing]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 38 and 39, the internal lottery process performed in S6 in the main flow (see FIG. 36) will be described. In the present embodiment, internal lottery processing using various internal lottery tables described below is executed by the main control circuit 41. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 also serves as means for executing internal lottery processing (internal winning combination determining means).

  First, the main CPU 51 sets an internal lottery table corresponding to the gaming state (S41). That is, the main CPU 51 grasps the current gaming state with reference to the gaming state flag storage area (see FIG. 30), and determines the type and number of lottery of the internal lottery table based on the internal lottery table determination table (see FIG. 10). decide. The number of lotteries indicates the number of times of lottery value subtraction and determination of whether or not a digit has occurred for each winning number defined by the internal lottery table.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs lottery value change processing (S42). In this process, the lottery value of the winning number related to the re-game is changed according to the game state. The details of the lottery value changing process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 51 acquires a random value stored in the random value storage area (S43). Then, the main CPU 51 sets “1” as the initial value of the winning number.

  Next, the main CPU 51 acquires a lottery value corresponding to the winning number with reference to the internal lottery table, and subtracts the lottery value from the random number value (S44).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the calculation result in S44 is less than 0 (negative value) (S45).

  When the main CPU 51 determines in S45 that the calculation result is not less than 0 (when S45 is NO), the main CPU 51 updates the random number value and the winning number (S46). Specifically, the value of the calculation result is set to a random value, and the winning number is incremented by one.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not all winning numbers have been checked (S47). When it is determined in S47 that the main CPU 51 has not checked all the winning numbers (when S47 is NO), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S44 and repeats the processes after S44.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S47 that the main CPU 51 has checked all the winning numbers (when S47 is YES), the main CPU 51 sets “0” as the data pointer (S48). That is, the main CPU 51 sets “0” as the small role / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer.

  Here, returning to the description of the processing of S45 again, when the main CPU 51 determines in S45 that the calculation result is less than 0 (negative value) (when S45 is YES), the main CPU 51 According to the winning number, a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer are acquired (S49).

  After the processing of S48 or S49, the main CPU 51 refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table (see FIG. 16), and acquires the internal winning combination based on the small winning combination / replay data pointer (S50). ).

  Next, the main CPU 51 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the internal winning combination storing area (S51).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is “00000000” (S52). In S52, when the main CPU 51 determines that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is not “00000000” (when S52 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S57 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S52 that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is “00000000” (when S52 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines the internal winning combination determination table for bonus ( Referring to FIG. 15), an internal winning combination is acquired based on the bonus data pointer (S53).

  Next, the main CPU 51 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the carryover combination storing area (S54).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not any of bits 0 to 3 of the carryover combination storage area 1 is “1” (S55). In S55, when the main CPU 51 determines that any of bits 0 to 2 in the carryover combination storage area 1 is not "1" (when S55 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S57 described later. .

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that any one of the bits 0 to 3 in the carryover combination storage area 1 is “1” in S55 (when S55 is YES), the main CPU 51 sets the RT1 gaming state flag. The game state flag storage area is updated by setting (S56). Specifically, “1” is stored (set) in bit 1 of the game state flag storage area 2 (see FIG. 30).

  Next, the main CPU 51 updates the internal winning combination storing area based on the internal winning combination stored in the carryover combination storing area (S57).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not it is in the CB gaming state (S58). In S58, when the main CPU 51 determines that it is not in the CB gaming state (when S58 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the internal lottery process and shifts the process to S7 of the main flow (see FIG. 36). .

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S58 that the main CPU 51 is in the CB gaming state (when S58 is YES), the main CPU 51 turns on all the bits corresponding to the small winning combination in the internal winning combination storing area ( S59). Thereafter, the main CPU 51 ends the internal lottery process, and moves the process to S7 of the main flow (see FIG. 36).

[Lottery value change processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 40, the lottery value changing process performed in S42 in the flowchart of the internal lottery process (see FIG. 38) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 refers to the gaming state flag storage area (see FIG. 30) to determine whether or not the RT0 gaming state flag is on (S61). Specifically, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not “1” is set to bit 0 in the gaming state flag storage area 2 (see FIG. 30). In S61, when the main CPU 51 determines that the RT0 gaming state flag is on (in the case where S61 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the lottery value changing process, and the process is an internal lottery process (FIG. 38). (Refer to S43).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S61 that the RT0 gaming state flag is not on (when S61 is NO), the main CPU 51 determines that the RT internal lottery table corresponding to the RT gaming state that is in the on state. Referring to FIG. 12, the winning of the internal lottery table for three general gaming states (see FIG. 11) or the internal lottery table for one general gaming state (see FIG. 12) set in S42 of the internal lottery processing (see FIG. 38). The lottery value of the number “5” is changed (S62). Thereafter, the main CPU 51 ends the lottery value changing process, and moves the process to S43 of the internal lottery process (see FIG. 38).

[Game lock lottery processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 41, the game lock lottery process performed in S7 in the main flow (see FIG. 36) will be described. This game lock lottery process shows a specific example of the lock lottery means according to the present invention.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is “00000000” (S71). In S71, when the main CPU 51 determines that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is “00000000” (when S71 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the game lock lottery process and performs the process. The process proceeds to S8 of the main flow (see FIG. 36).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S71 that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is not “00000000” (when S71 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not it is a bonus winning game. A determination is made (S72). Here, the bonus winning game is a game in which the bonus is won in a state where the bonus is not carried over.

  When the main CPU 51 determines in S72 that the game is not a bonus winning game (when S72 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the game lock lottery process and moves the process to S8 of the main flow (see FIG. 36). .

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S72 that the main CPU 51 is a bonus winning game (when S72 is YES), the main CPU 51 refers to the game lock lottery table (see FIG. 27) and based on the random number value for presentation. Then, a game lock lottery is performed (S73).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the result of the game lock lottery is “game lock winning” (S74). In S74, when the main CPU 51 determines that the result of the game lock lottery is not “game lock win” (when S74 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the game lock lottery process, and the process proceeds to the main flow ( The process proceeds to S8 in FIG.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S74 that the result of the game lock lottery is “game lock winning” (when S74 is YES), the main CPU 51 sets a predetermined value in the lock start counter (S75). ). In the present embodiment, “5” is set as the predetermined value. Thereafter, the main CPU 51 ends the game lock lottery process, and moves the process to S8 of the main flow (see FIG. 36).

[Reel stop initial setting process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 42, the reel stop initial setting process performed in S8 in the main flow (see FIG. 36) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 refers to the rotation stop number selection table (see FIG. 17), and acquires the rotation stop number based on the internal winning combination acquired in the internal lottery process of S6 in FIG. (S101).

  Next, the main CPU 51 refers to the reel stop initial setting table (see FIG. 18), and acquires various information corresponding to the rotation stop number based on the acquired rotation stop number (S102). Specifically, the main CPU 51, corresponding to the acquired rotation stop number, pull-in priority table selection table number, pull-in priority table number, forward push table selection data, forward push table change data, forward push Time table change initial data and irregular pressing time table selection data are acquired.

  Next, the main CPU 51 stores the rotating identifier “0FFH (11111111B)” in the entire symbol code storage area (see FIG. 33) (S103).

  Next, the main CPU 51 stores “3” in the stop button non-operating counter provided in the main RAM 53 (S104). Thereafter, the main CPU 51 ends the reel stop initial setting process, and moves the process to S9 of the main flow (see FIG. 36). The stop button non-operating counter is a counter for managing the number of stop buttons whose stop operation has not been detected.

[Lock process at game start]
Next, with reference to FIG. 43, the game start time locking process performed in S10 in the main flow (see FIG. 36) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the value of the lock start counter is 0 (S111). In S111, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the lock start counter is not 0 (when S111 is NO), the main CPU 51 subtracts 1 from the value of the lock start counter (S112). Thereafter, the main CPU 51 ends the game start lock process, and moves the process to S11 of the main flow (see FIG. 36).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S111 that the value of the lock start counter is 0 (when S111 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is replay (S113). ). That is, as a result of the internal lottery process, it is determined whether or not the winning number “5” (“C_replay”, “C_control replay 1”, “C_control replay 2”) is won.

  In S113, when the main CPU 51 determines that the internal winning combination is replay (in the case of YES determination in S113), the main CPU 51 ends the game start lock process, and the process of the main flow (see FIG. 36). Move to S11.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S113 that the internal winning combination is not replay (when S113 is NO), the main CPU 51 sets a value associated with the game lock in the lock timer (S114). That is, a value corresponding to the period for executing the game lock is set in the lock timer.

The value of the lock timer may be any value as long as the player can sufficiently recognize that the gaming machine is in the locked state, and is preferably longer than the time required for one game.
If an operation related to a game is quickly performed to shorten the time required for one game, the amount of gambling will be unnecessarily increased. Therefore, generally, the time required for one game is set to be longer than a predetermined shortest time. Specifically, when the interval from the start of rotation of the reel to the start of rotation of the reel in the next game is less than 4.1 seconds, the rotation of the reel after the start operation until 4.1 seconds is reached. A so-called weighting function for delaying the start is provided.

  Therefore, even if a short-term game lock is performed after the start operation, there is a possibility that the weight function is misunderstood. Therefore, it is preferable to set the value of the lock timer so that the game lock period exceeds 4.1 seconds. In this embodiment, the value set in the lock timer is 4000. Since the value of the lock timer is decremented by “1” in S353 of an interrupt process (see FIG. 59) described later, the period for executing the game lock is 4000 × 1.1172 ms.

  Next, the main CPU 51 sets a reel effect pattern (S115). In the reel effect pattern, data for performing a predetermined reel effect using the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is set. As the predetermined reel effect, for example, an effect of vibrating all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R can be applied. The “vibration” is an operation that makes the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R appear to vibrate by repeating forward and reverse rotations of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R at a high speed.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the value of the lock timer is “0” (S116). When the main CPU 51 determines in S116 that the value of the lock timer is not “0” (when S116 is NO), the main CPU 51 repeats the processing of S116 until the value of the lock timer becomes “0”. stand by.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S116 that the value of the lock timer is “0” (in the case where S116 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the game start lock process, and the process proceeds to the main flow ( The process proceeds to S11 of FIG.

In the present embodiment, the predetermined value set in the lock start counter is set to “5”. Therefore, the value of the lock start counter becomes 0 after 5 games after the “game lock win” is determined. That is, in the present embodiment, the game lock is executed when the replay is not determined as the internal winning combination after the game five games after the “game lock win” is determined.
The game lock is executed by the main control circuit 41 that controls the progress of the game. That is, the main control circuit 41 shows a specific example of the game lock generating means according to the present invention.

[Retrieve priority storage processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 44, description will be given of the pull-in priority storage process performed in S13 in the main flow (see FIG. 36).

  First, the main CPU 51 stores the stop button non-operating counter in the main RAM 53 as the number of searches (S121). Next, the main CPU 51 performs a search target reel determination process (S122). In this process, for example, the main CPU 51 selects a predetermined reel from the rotating reels and determines the selected reel as a search target reel.

  For example, in S122, when all (three) reels are rotated, the left reel 3L is first determined as a search target reel. Thereafter, various processes up to S131 described later are performed on the left reel 3L. When the process returns to S122 again, the middle reel 3C is determined as a search target reel. Then, various processes up to S131 described later are performed on the middle reel 3C, and when returning to S122 again, the right reel 3R is next determined as a search target reel.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a pull-in priority table selection process (S123). In this process, the pull-in priority table is selected based on the internal winning combination (the small combination / replay data pointer) and the operation stop button. Details of the pull-in priority table selection process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 51 sets “0” as the symbol position data and sets “21” as the symbol check count (S124). Then, the main CPU 51 performs a symbol code storing process (S125). In this process, the symbol code corresponding to the current symbol position data located on the effective line (winning determination line) of the search target reel is stored in the symbol code storage area. At this time, symbol codes for the number of valid lines are stored. Details of the symbol code storing process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 51 updates the display combination storing area (see FIG. 29) based on the acquired symbol code and the data in the symbol code storing area (see FIG. 33) (S126). At this time, regardless of whether the internal winning combination is won or not, a combination of symbols that can be displayed (a displayable combination) is stored in the display combination storing area based on the stopped symbol.

  In this embodiment, the symbol code storage area information (symbol code and displayable role corresponding thereto) is updated for each reel to be stopped. At this time, the displayable combination may be obtained from data prepared in advance that defines the correspondence between the stopped reel symbol and the corresponding displayable combination, or the stopped reel symbol. And the symbol combination table (see FIG. 7). When the former method is used, the correspondence relationship between the symbol and the displayable combination changes for each reel.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a pull-in priority acquisition process (S127). In this process, the main CPU 51 draws in priority for the combination whose bit is “1” in the display combination storage area (see FIG. 29) and whose bit is “1” in the internal winning combination storage area. With reference to the ranking table (see FIG. 24), pull-in priority data is acquired.

  When a symbol of a winning combination (for example, a symbol relating to “Cherry”: see FIG. 7) is displayed on a part of reels, the drawing priority order of the symbol for a reel that is “ANY” Do not get data. Further, if there is a possibility that a winning combination that has not been won is confirmed in the reel for which winning is confirmed, the drawing priority data is set to “stop prohibited (all bits 0)”.

  Next, the main CPU 51 stores the acquired pull-in priority data in the pull-in priority data storage area (see FIG. 34) (S128). At this time, the pull-in priority data is stored in the pull-in priority data storage area so that each priority value corresponds to a bit in the storage area. Next, the main CPU 51 adds 1 to the symbol position data and subtracts 1 from the number of symbol checks (S129).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the number of symbol checks is 0 (S130). In S130, when the main CPU 51 determines that the number of symbol checks is not 0 (when S130 is NO), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S125 and repeats the processes after S125.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S130 that the number of symbol checks is 0 (S130 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the number of searches has been searched (S131).

  In S131, when it is determined that the main CPU 51 has not searched the number of times of search (when S131 is NO), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S122 and repeats the processes after S122. On the other hand, when it is determined in S131 that the main CPU 51 has searched the number of times of search (if S131 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the pull-in priority storage process, and the process is S14 of the main flow (see FIG. 36). Move to.

[Pull-in priority table selection processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 45, the drawing priority order table selection process performed in S123 in the flowchart of the drawing priority order storing process (see FIG. 44) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the drawing priority table number is set, that is, whether or not the drawing priority table number is stored directly in the reel stop initial setting process (S8) (S141). ). When the main CPU 51 determines in S141 that the pull-in priority table number has been set (if YES in S141), the main CPU 51 ends the pull-in priority table selection process and stores the pull-in priority order. The process proceeds to S124 of the process (see FIG. 44).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the pull-in priority table number is not set in S141 (when S141 is NO), the main CPU 51 stores the pressing order storage area (see FIG. 32) and the operation stop button. Referring to the area (see FIG. 31), the corresponding drawing priority table number is set (S142). Thereafter, the main CPU 51 ends the pull-in priority order table selection process, and moves the process to S124 in the pull-in priority order storing process (see FIG. 44).

  In S142, first, the main CPU 51 refers to the pressing order storage area and the operation stop button storage area, and acquires the data of the pressing order and the operation stop button. Next, the main CPU 51 refers to the drawing priority table selection table corresponding to the drawing priority table selection data, and acquires the drawing priority table number based on the pressing order and the operation stop button. Thereafter, the main CPU 51 sets the acquired pull-in priority table number.

[Design code storage processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 46, the symbol code storing process performed in S125 in the flowchart of the drawing priority order storing process (see FIG. 44) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 sets valid line data (S151). In the present embodiment, the effective line (winning determination line) is provided with five lines (top line, center line, bottom line, cross-down line, and cross-up line) as described above. Next, the main CPU 51 sets the symbol position data for checking the search target reel based on the search symbol position and the effective line data (S152). For example, when the search target reel is the left reel 3L, since it is desired to acquire information on the middle stage of the search target reel, the check symbol position data indicating the middle stage is set.

  Next, the main CPU 51 obtains a symbol code of the symbol position data for checking (S153). Thereafter, the main CPU 51 ends the symbol code storing process, and moves the process to S126 of the pull-in priority storing process (see FIG. 44).

[Reel stop control process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 47, the reel stop control process performed in S14 in the main flow (see FIG. 36) will be described. In the present embodiment, the reel stop control process described below is executed by the main control circuit 41. In other words, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 also serves as means for executing reel stop control processing (stop control means).

  First, the main CPU 51 performs a stop button detection process (S161). In this process, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not a valid stop button has been pressed, and determines whether or not the left stop button has been pressed in the first stop operation. The details of the stop button detection process will be described later with reference to FIG. 48 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines the pressing order storage area (see FIG. 32) and the operation stop button storage area (see FIG. 31) based on the detection result of the stop button detection process in S161 (the determination result of the stop button that has been effectively pressed). Is updated (S162). Next, the main CPU 51 subtracts “1” from the stop button non-operating counter (S163).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines a search target reel from the operation stop button (S164). Then, the main CPU 51 stores the stop start position in the main RAM 53 based on the symbol counter (S165).

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a sliding piece number determination process (S166). The details of the sliding piece number determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. 49 described later. Next, the main CPU 51 transmits a reel stop command to the sub-control circuit 42 (S167). The reel stop command transmitted in this process includes information such as the type of reel to be stopped, the number of sliding pieces, and the ON / OFF edge of the stop switch. Note that the ON / OFF edge information of the stop switch may be monitored by an interrupt process described later, and the information may be transmitted to the sub-control circuit 42.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines a planned stop position based on the stop start position and the number of sliding pieces determined in S166, and stores the determined planned stop position in the main RAM 53 (S168). In this process, the main CPU 51 adds the number of sliding frames to the stop start position, and sets the result as the planned stop position.

  Next, the main CPU 51 sets the planned stop position determined in S168 as a search symbol position (S169). Next, the main CPU 51 performs the symbol code storing process described with reference to FIG. 46 (S170). Thereafter, the main CPU 51 updates the symbol code storage area (see FIG. 33) using the symbol code acquired in S170 (S171).

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a control change process (S172). The details of the control change process will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the pressed stop button has been released (S173). In S173, when the main CPU 51 determines that the pressed stop button is not released (when S173 is NO), the main CPU 51 repeats the process of S173 and waits until the pressed stop button is released. To do.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S173 that the pressed stop button has been released (YES in S173), the main CPU 51 performs a reel stop command transmission process (S174). In this process, the main CPU 51 transmits a reel stop command to the sub control circuit 42. At this time, the data structure of the reel stop command to be transmitted is the same as that of the reel stop command transmitted in S167. However, the ON edge / OFF edge information included in the reel stop command transmitted in S174 is different from the ON edge / OFF edge information included in the reel stop command transmitted in S167.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is “0” (S175). When the main CPU 51 determines in S175 that the non-operating counter is not “0” (in the case where S175 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the pull-in priority storage process described with reference to FIG. 44 (S176). . Thereafter, the main CPU 51 returns the process to S161 and repeats the processes after S161.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S175 that the inoperative counter is “0” (when S175 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the reel stop control process, and the process proceeds to the main flow (FIG. 36). (Refer to S15).

[Stop button detection processing]
Next, the stop button detection process performed in S161 in the flowchart of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 47) will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not there is a pressed stop button (S181). In S181, when the main CPU 51 determines that there is no pressed stop button (when S181 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the stop button detection process and the process is a reel stop control process (see FIG. 47). To S162.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that there is a pressed stop button in S181 (when S181 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the stop button stop operation is the first stop operation. (S182). In S182, when the main CPU 51 determines that the stop button stop operation is not the first stop operation (NO in S182), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S185 described later.

  On the other hand, in S182, when the main CPU 51 determines that the stop button stop operation is the first stop operation (YES in S182), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the left stop button 17L is pressed. (S183). In this process, if there is one stop button pressed in the first stop operation, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the pressed stop button is the left stop button 17L. In this process, when there are a plurality of stop buttons pressed by the first stop operation, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the left stop button 17L is included in the plurality of pressed stop buttons. Determine.

  In S183, when the main CPU 51 determines that the left stop button 17L is not pressed (when S183 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S185 described later. On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S183 that the left stop button 17L has been pressed (when S183 is YES), the main CPU 51 sets the left stop button 17L as a stop button that has been effectively pressed (S184). . After the process of S184, the main CPU 51 ends the stop button detection process, and moves the process to S162 of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 47).

  When S182 or S183 is NO, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not a plurality of stop buttons have been pressed (S185). In S185, when the main CPU 51 determines that a plurality of stop buttons have been pressed (in the case where S185 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the stop button detection process and the process is a reel stop control process (see FIG. 47). To S162. That is, when a plurality of stop buttons are pressed in a stop operation other than the first stop operation, or when the stop button pressed in the first stop operation does not include a left stop button, The pressing operation is treated as an invalid operation.

  On the other hand, in S185, when the main CPU 51 determines that a plurality of stop buttons are not pressed (when S185 is NO), the main CPU 51 is the stop button of the reel that is rotating. Whether or not (S186). In S186, when the main CPU 51 determines that the pressed stop button is not a rotating reel stop button (when S186 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the stop button detection process and stops the process. Control proceeds to S162 of the control process (see FIG. 47). That is, when the pressed stop button is a stop button corresponding to a stopped reel, the pressing operation of the stop button is treated as an invalid operation.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S186 that the pressed stop button is a rotating reel stop button (when S186 is YES), the main CPU 51 effectively presses the pressed stop button. The stop button is set (S187). After the process of S187, the main CPU 51 ends the stop button detection process, and moves the process to S162 of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 47).

  As described above, in S181 to S184 of the stop button detection process of the present embodiment, when a plurality of stop buttons including the left stop button 17L are simultaneously pressed in the first reel stop operation, the left stop button 17L is pressed. Is enabled, and other stop button presses are disabled. This process is executed by the main CPU 51. That is, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 51 determines that the pressing operation of the left stop button 17L is an effective pressing operation when a plurality of stop buttons including the left stop button 17L are simultaneously pressed in the first reel stopping operation. It also serves as a means to

[Sliding piece number determination processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 49, the slip piece number determination process performed in S166 in the flowchart of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 47) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 selects line mask data corresponding to the operation stop button based on a line mask data table (not shown) (S191). In this process, for example, when the left stop button 17L is pressed, the main CPU 51 sets “10000000” in which the bit 7 corresponding to the “left reel A line” of the stop data is set as line mask data. Select. For example, when the middle stop button 17C is pressed, the main CPU 51 selects “00010000” in which bit 4 corresponding to “middle reel A line” of the stop data is set as line mask data. To do. Further, for example, when the right stop button 17R is pressed, the main CPU 51 selects “00000010” in which bit 1 corresponding to “right reel A line” of the stop data is set as line mask data. To do.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not it is the first stop (the stop button non-operation counter is “2”) (S192). In S192, when the main CPU 51 determines that it is not the first stop (when S192 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the second and third stop processing (S193). The details of the second and third stop processes will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, the main CPU 51 performs processing of S201 described later.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S192 that the main CPU 51 is the first stop (when S192 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the operation stop button is a left stop button (S194).

  In S194, when the main CPU 51 determines that the operation stop button is the left stop button (in the case where S194 is YES), the main CPU 51 obtains the table selection data and the symbol counter at the time of forward pressing (S195). In this process, the forward pressing table selection data is acquired with reference to the reel stop initial setting table (see FIG. 18). Next, the main CPU 51 refers to the first press stop table corresponding to the forward press table selection data, and acquires the sliding piece number determination data and the change status based on the symbol counter (S196). Thereafter, the main CPU 51 performs processing of S201 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S194 that the operation stop button is not the left stop button (when S194 is NO), the main CPU 51 obtains the irregular pressing table selection data and selects the irregular pressing table selection. An irregular pressing stop table corresponding to the data is set (S197). In this process, the irregularly pressed table selection data is acquired with reference to the reel stop initial setting table (see FIG. 18).

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a line change bit check process (S198). Details of the line change bit check process will be described later with reference to FIG. 51 described later. Next, the main CPU 51 performs a line mask data change process (S199). Details of the line mask data changing process will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, the main CPU 51 refers to the set irregular pressing stop table, and acquires the number of sliding pieces determination data based on the line mask data and the stop start position (S200).

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a priority pull-in control process (S201). In this process, the drawing priority order data corresponding to each symbol position in the range from the stop start position to the maximum number of sliding symbols “4” is compared, and the most appropriate number of sliding symbols is determined. Details of the priority pull-in control process will be described later with reference to FIG. 53 described later. After that, the main CPU 51 ends the sliding piece number determination process, and moves the process to S167 of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 47).

[Second and third stop processing]
Next, the second and third stop processes performed in S193 in the flowchart (see FIG. 49) of the sliding piece number determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not it is during the second stop operation (S211). In S211, when the main CPU 51 determines that it is not at the time of the second stop operation (when S211 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S214 described later.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S211 that the main CPU 51 is in the second stop operation (when S211 is YES), the main CPU 51 presses the stop buttons in the order of pressing (the first stop is the left reel 3L). It is determined whether or not (S212). In S212, when the main CPU 51 determines that it is not a forward press (when S212 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs a process of S214 described later.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S212 that the main CPU 51 is a forward press (when S212 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs a line change bit check process (S213). Details of the line change bit check process will be described later with reference to FIG. 51 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a line mask data change process (S214). Details of the line mask data changing process will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, the main CPU 51 performs a sliding piece number search process (S215). In this process, with reference to the stop table (see FIGS. 19, 21 and 22), the number of pieces of slip piece determination data is determined based on the stop start position.

  For example, when the line mask data is “00010000” corresponding to “middle reel A line”, the main CPU 51 refers to the column of “middle reel A line” of bit 4. Then, a search is sequentially performed as to whether or not the corresponding data is “1” for each symbol position within the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols from the stop start position. Next, the main CPU 51 calculates the difference from the symbol position where the corresponding data is “1” to the stop start position, and determines the calculated value as the number of sliding pieces determination data. After the process of S215, the main CPU 51 ends the second and third stop processes, and moves the process to S201 of the number of sliding pieces determination process (see FIG. 49).

[Line change bit check processing]
Next, referring to FIG. 51, the line change bit performed in S198 in the flowchart (see FIG. 49) of the sliding piece number determining process and in S213 in the flowchart of the second and third stop processes (see FIG. 50). The check process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the change status is “1” or “2” (S221). In S221, when the main CPU 51 determines that the change status is “1” or “2” (when S221 is YES), the main CPU 51 sets the corresponding line status (S222). In this process, in this embodiment, when the change status is “1”, the A line status is set, and when the change status is “2”, the B line status is set. After the process of S222, the main CPU 51 ends the line change bit check process, and the process is S199 of the slip piece number determination process (see FIG. 49) or the flowchart of the second and third stop processes (see FIG. 50). ) In S214.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S221 that the change status is not “1” or “2” (when S221 is NO), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the line change bit is on. (S223). In this process, the main CPU 51 refers to the column corresponding to “middle reel line change bit” or “right reel line change bit” in the stop table (see FIGS. 21 and 22), and the data corresponding to the stop start position is stored. It is determined whether or not “1”. When the main CPU 51 determines that the data corresponding to the stop start position is not “1”, that is, the line change bit is not on (when S223 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the line change bit check process. The process is shifted to S199 in the sliding piece number determination process (see FIG. 49) or S214 in the flowchart of the second and third stop processes (see FIG. 50).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S223 that the data corresponding to the stop start position is “1”, that is, the line change bit is ON (when S223 is YES), the main CPU 51 The line status is set (S224). The B line status is data used for changing the line mask data. Then, after the processing of S224, the main CPU 51 ends the line change bit check processing, and the processing is S199 of the sliding piece number determination processing (see FIG. 49) or the flowchart of the second and third stop processing (see FIG. 50). ) In S214.

[Line mask data change processing]
Next, referring to FIG. 52, the line mask data to be executed in S199 in the flowchart (see FIG. 49) of the sliding piece number determining process and in S214 in the flowchart of the second and third stop processes (see FIG. 50). The change process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the C line status is set (S231). Note that the setting of the C line status is performed in the case of forward pressing in the second post-stop control change process (see FIG. 55) described later.

  In S231, when the main CPU 51 determines that the C line status is set (when S231 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the operation stop button at the second stop is the middle stop button. A determination is made (S232).

  In S232, when the main CPU 51 determines that the operation stop button at the second stop is the middle stop button (when S232 is YES), the main CPU 51 rotates the line mask data to the right twice (S233). ). If it is a forward press and the operation stop button at the second stop is a middle stop button, the operation stop button at the third stop is a right stop button. Therefore, the line mask data is changed from “00000010” to “10000000” by the processing of S233. As a result, the column of bit 7 corresponding to the “right reel C line data” in the second and third stop tables (see FIG. 21) at the time of forward pressing is referred. Then, after the processing of S233, the main CPU 51 ends the line mask data change processing, and the processing is S200 of the sliding frame number determination processing (see FIG. 49) or the flowchart of the second and third stop processing (see FIG. 50). ) To S215.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S232 that the operation stop button at the second stop is not the middle stop button (when S232 is NO), the main CPU 51 rotates the line mask data to the left twice. (S234). If it is a forward press and the operation stop button at the second stop is not the middle stop button, the operation stop button at the third stop becomes the middle stop button. Therefore, the line mask data is changed from “00010000” to “01000000” by the process of S234. As a result, the column of bit 6 corresponding to the “middle reel C line data” of the stop table for the second and third stops at the time of forward pressing is referred. Then, after the process of S234, the main CPU 51 ends the line mask data changing process, and the process is S200 of the slip piece number determining process (see FIG. 49) or the flowchart of the second and third stop processes (see FIG. 50). ) To S215.

  In S231, when the main CPU 51 determines that the C line status is not set (when S231 is NO), the main CPU 51 determines whether the B line status is set (S235). . In S235, when the main CPU 51 determines that the B line status is not set (in the case where S235 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the line mask data changing process, and the process is determined as the number of sliding frames (see FIG. 49) or the process of S215 in the flowchart of the second and third stop processing (see FIG. 50).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S235 that the B line status is set (when S235 is YES), the main CPU 51 rotates the line mask data once to the right (S236). By this processing, for example, when the line mask data is “00000010”, it is changed to “00000001”. As a result, the column corresponding to “B line data” in the stop table (see FIGS. 21 and 22) is referred to. Then, after the process of S236, the main CPU 51 ends the line mask data changing process, and the process is S200 of the slip piece number determining process (see FIG. 49) or the flowchart of the second and third stop processes (see FIG. 50). ) To S215.

[Priority pull-in control processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 53, the priority attraction | suction control process performed by S201 in the flowchart (refer FIG. 49) of a sliding piece number determination process is demonstrated.

  First, the main CPU 51 sets a search order table (see FIGS. 25 and 26) according to the gaming state (S241). Next, the main CPU 51 sets initial values for the search order counter and the number of checks (S242). Specifically, the main CPU 51 sets “1” as an initial value in the search order counter. Further, the main CPU 51 sets the data length of the search order table as an initial value for the number of checks. Specifically, “5” is set as the initial value of the number of checks.

  Next, the main CPU 51 sets the start address of a stop order table (not shown), and adds the address of the search order table based on the sliding piece number determination data (S243).

  Next, the main CPU 51 obtains the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the value of the search order counter (S244). Next, the main CPU 51 adds the acquired number of sliding frames to the expected stop start address, and acquires pull-in priority data (S245).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the pull-in priority data acquired in S245 exceeds the pull-in priority data acquired previously (S246). In S246, when the main CPU 51 determines that the pull-in priority data acquired in S245 does not exceed the pull-in priority data acquired previously (when S246 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S248 described later. Do.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S246 that the pull-in priority data acquired in S245 exceeds the pull-in priority data acquired previously (when S246 is YES), the main CPU 51 detects the slip acquired in S244. The number of frames is saved (S247).

  Next, the main CPU 51 subtracts 1 from the number of checks and adds 1 to the search order counter (S248).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the number of checks is “0” (S249). In S249, when the main CPU 51 determines that the number of checks is not “0” (when S249 is NO), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S244 and repeats the processes after S244.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S249 that the number of checks is “0” (when S249 is YES), the main CPU 51 restores the number of sliding pieces that have been retreated (S250). Thereafter, the main CPU 51 ends the priority pull-in control process and also ends the number of sliding pieces determination process (see FIG. 49).

[Control change processing]
Next, the control change process performed in S172 in the flowchart of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 47) will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not it is after the third stop (S261). When the main CPU 51 determines in S261 that it is after the third stop (when S261 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the control change process, and the process is S173 of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 47). Move to.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S261 that it is not after the third stop (when S261 is NO), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not it is after the second stop (S262). In S262, when the main CPU 51 determines that it is after the second stop (when S262 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs a control process after the second stop (S263). The details of the second post-stop control process will be described later with reference to FIG. 55 described later. After the process of S263, the main CPU 51 ends the control change process, and moves the process to S173 of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 47).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S262 that the main CPU 51 is not after the second stop (when S262 is NO), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not it is a forward press (S264). In S264, when the main CPU 51 determines that it is not a forward press (when S264 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the control change process and moves the process to S173 of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 47). .

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S264 that the main CPU 51 is the forward push (when S264 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines the forward push control change table according to the forward push table change data (see FIG. 20). And the number of searches is set (S265).

  Next, the main CPU 51 obtains a scheduled stop position (S266). Then, the main CPU 51 updates the change target position according to the acquired planned stop position (S267).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the change target position updated in S267 matches the planned stop position (S268). In S268, when the main CPU 51 determines that the updated change target position does not match the planned stop position (when S268 is NO), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the number of searches is “0”. (S269). In S269, when the main CPU 51 determines that the number of searches is not “0” (when S269 is NO), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S267 and repeats the processes after S267.

  On the other hand, in S269, when the main CPU 51 determines that the number of searches is “0” (when S269 is YES), the main CPU 51 sets the second- Obtained as the third stop table number and set the corresponding stop table (S270).

  Next, the main CPU 51 sets “0” in the C line check data (S271). After the process of S271, the main CPU 51 ends the control change process, and moves the process to S173 of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 47).

  In S268, when the main CPU 51 determines that the updated change target position coincides with the scheduled stop position (when S268 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs the second pressing operation according to the value of the line change status. The third stop table number and C line check data are acquired (S272).

  Next, the main CPU 51 sets a corresponding stop table based on the second and third stop table numbers for forward pressing (S273). After the process of S273, the main CPU 51 ends the control change process, and moves the process to S173 of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 47).

[Control change processing after second stop]
Next, the second post-stop control change process performed in S263 in the control change process flowchart (see FIG. 54) will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not it is a forward press (S291). In S291, when the main CPU 51 determines that it is not a forward press (when S291 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the control change process after the second stop and also ends the control change process (see FIG. 54). To do.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S291 that the main CPU 51 is a forward press (when S291 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines whether the C line check data is on (change status is “3”) or not. Is determined (S292). The C line check data is acquired by the process of S272 of the control change process (see FIG. 54). In S292, when the main CPU 51 determines that the C line check data is not on (in the case where S292 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the second post-stop control change process and also executes the control change process (FIG. 54) also ends.

  On the other hand, in S292, when the main CPU 51 determines that the C line check data is on (when S292 is YES), the main CPU 51 turns on the line change bit corresponding to the stop start position at the second stop. It is determined whether or not (S293). In S293, when the main CPU 51 determines that the line change bit corresponding to the stop start position at the time of the second stop is not ON (when S293 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the control change process after the second stop. At the same time, the control change process (see FIG. 54) is also terminated.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S293 that the line change bit corresponding to the stop start position at the time of the second stop is on (when S293 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs the stored forward pressing. “1” is added to the second and third stop table numbers, and the corresponding stop table is set (S294). Next, the main CPU 51 sets the C line status (S295). Then, after the process of S295, the main CPU 51 ends the second post-stop control change process and also ends the control change process (see FIG. 54).

[RT control processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 56, the RT control process performed at S17 in the main flow (see FIG. 36) will be described. In the present embodiment, the RT control process described below is executed by the main control circuit 41.

  First, the main CPU 51 refers to the RT transition table (see FIG. 9) and checks RT game state transition conditions that can be established in the transition source (current) RT game state (S301).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the RT gaming state transition condition is satisfied (S302). In S302, when the main CPU 51 determines that the RT game state transition condition is not satisfied (when S302 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs a process of S304 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S302 that the RT gaming state transition condition is satisfied (when S302 is YES), the main CPU 51 refers to the RT transition table (see FIG. 9) and transitions. Based on the condition, the RT state flag for the transfer destination is set to a predetermined bit in the gaming state flag storage area (see FIG. 30), and the gaming state flag storage area is updated (S303).

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a display command transmission process (S304). Specifically, the main CPU 51 transmits a display command to the sub control circuit 42. The display command includes parameters that specify a display combination, a payout number, and the like. After the process of S304, the main CPU 51 ends the RT control process, and moves the process to S18 of the main flow (see FIG. 36).

[Bonus end check process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 57, the bonus end check process performed in S19 in the main flow (see FIG. 36) will be described. This bonus end check process shows a specific example of the special game end means according to the present invention.

  First, the main CPU 51 refers to the game state flag storage area (see FIG. 30), and “BB” (“red BB”, “blue BB”) or “MB” (“red MB”, “blue MB”). It is determined whether or not is operating (S321). In S321, when the main CPU 51 determines that “BB” is not in operation (when S321 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the bonus end check process, and the process proceeds to S20 of the main flow (see FIG. 36). Move to.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that “BB” is operating in S321 (when S321 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter is less than “0”. Is discriminated (S322).

  In S322, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the bonus end number counter is less than “0” (in the case of YES determination in S322), the main CPU 51 performs a bonus end time process (S323). In this process, the main CPU 51 clears the bonus end number counter, and turns off the gaming state flag (BB gaming state flag or MB gaming state flag) corresponding to “BB” or “MB” in operation. If the value of the bonus end number counter is less than “0”, it means that the number of paid-out medals exceeds 335 during the BB gaming state or the number of paid-out medals exceeds 129 during the MB gaming state flag. means.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a bonus end command transmission process (S324). In this process, the main CPU 51 transmits a bonus end command to the sub-control circuit 42. The bonus end command includes information indicating that the bonus game has ended.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs an initialization process at the end of the bonus (S325). After the process of S325, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus end check process, and moves the process to S20 of the main flow (see FIG. 36).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S322 that the value of the bonus end number counter is not less than “0” (when S322 is NO), the main CPU 51 determines the respective values of the winning number counter and the possible game number counter. Update (S326). The value of the winning count counter is decremented by “1” when a small role (a medal payout) is displayed, and the value of the possible number of games counter is “1” for one game regardless of the stop symbol. Subtracted.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the value of the winning number counter or the value of the possible game number counter is “0” (S327). In S327, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the winning number counter or the value of the game possible number counter is not “0” (when S327 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the bonus end check process. Then, the process proceeds to S20 of the main flow (see FIG. 36).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S327 that the value of the winning number counter or the value of the possible game number counter is “0” (when S327 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs processing at the end of RB. Alternatively, CB end processing is performed (S328). Specifically, a winning possible number counter and a gaming possible number counter that turn off a gaming state flag (RB gaming state flag) corresponding to “RB” or a gaming state flag (CB gaming state flag) corresponding to “CB”. Perform processing such as clearing. Thereafter, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus end check process, and moves the process to S20 of the main flow (see FIG. 36).

[Bonus activation check process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 58, the bonus operation check process performed in S20 in the main flow (see FIG. 36) will be described. This bonus operation check process shows a specific example of the special game starting means according to the present invention.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not “BB” (“red BB”, “blue BB”) is in operation (S331). In S331, when the main CPU 51 determines that “BB” is not in operation (when S331 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S334 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S331 that “BB” is in operation (in the case where S331 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not “RB” is in operation (S332). ). In S332, when the main CPU 51 determines that “RB” is in operation (in the case where S332 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check process, and the process of the main flow (see FIG. 36). Move to S2.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that “RB” is not in operation in S332 (when S332 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs RB operation processing based on the bonus operation table (see FIG. 8). (S333). Then, after the process of S333, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check process, and moves the process to S2 of the main flow (see FIG. 36).

  When S331 is NO, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not “MB” (“red MB”, “blue MB”) is in operation (S334). In S334, when the main CPU 51 determines that “MB” is not in operation (NO in S334), the main CPU 51 performs a process of S337 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that “MB” is in operation in S334 (when S334 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines whether “CB” is in operation (S335). ). In S335, when the main CPU 51 determines that “CB” is in operation (in the case where S335 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check process, and the process of the main flow (see FIG. 36). Move to S2.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that “CB” is not in operation in S335 (when S335 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs CB operation processing based on the bonus operation table (see FIG. 9). (S336). After the process of S336, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check process, and moves the process to S2 of the main flow (see FIG. 36).

  When S334 is NO, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the bonus game is a win (S337). In S337, when the main CPU 51 determines that the bonus game is not a winning game (when S337 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs a process of S341 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the bonus game is a win in S337 (when S337 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines the winning bonus game based on the bonus operation time table (see FIG. 9). A corresponding bonus operation process is performed (S338). In this embodiment, in this process, the main CPU 51 refers to the bonus operating time table (see FIG. 9), sets “1” to the corresponding bit in the gaming state flag storage area (see FIG. 30), The value of the bonus end number counter is set to a predetermined value (“335”, “red MB”, “129” for “red BB” and “blue BB”). Further, in this process, the RB operation process described in S333 or the CB operation process described in S336 is performed.

  Next, the main CPU 51 clears the value of the carryover combination storage area (S336). Next, the main CPU 51 performs a bonus start command transmission process (S337). In this process, the main CPU 51 transmits a bonus start command to the sub-control circuit 42. The bonus start command includes information indicating that the bonus game has started. After S337, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check process and moves the process to S2 of the main flow (see FIG. 36).

  If S337 is NO, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the winning combination related to replaying is a win (S341). In S341, when the main CPU 51 determines that the winning combination related to replay is not winning (when S341 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check process and the process of the main flow (see FIG. 36). Move to S2.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S341 that the role related to replaying is a winning (when S341 is YES), the main CPU 51 requests automatic insertion of medals (S342). That is, the main CPU 51 copies the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion number counter. After the process of S342, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check process and moves the process to S2 of the main flow (see FIG. 36).

[Interrupt processing under the control of the main CPU (1.1172 msec)]
Next, with reference to FIG. 59, an interrupt process performed at regular intervals (every 1.1172 msec) under the control of a timer (not shown) built in the main CPU 51 will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 saves the register (S351). Next, the main CPU 51 performs input port check processing (S352). In this process, signals input from various switches such as the stop switch 17S are checked.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a timer update process (S353). In this process, the main CPU 51 performs a process of subtracting the value of the lock timer for each interrupt process, for example. Next, the main CPU 51 performs communication data transmission processing (S354). In this processing, various commands are mainly transmitted to the main control circuit 41 and the sub control circuit 42 as appropriate.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a reel control process (S355). In this process, the main CPU 51 starts rotation of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R when the start of rotation of all the reels is requested, and thereafter, each reel rotates at a constant speed. The three stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R are driven and controlled. When the number of sliding symbols is determined, the main CPU 51 updates the symbol counter of the corresponding reel by the number of sliding symbols. Then, the main CPU 51 waits for the updated symbol counter to match the value corresponding to the scheduled stop position (the symbol at the scheduled stop position reaches the area on the active line (winning determination line) of the display window). The corresponding stepping motor is driven and controlled so that the rotation of the corresponding reel is decelerated and stopped. In the present embodiment, in the process of S355, not only the above-described normal acceleration process, constant speed process and stop process, but also a reel effect pattern is set when the reel effect pattern is set during the acceleration process. Reel effect (reel action) and lock control processing are also performed.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a lamp and 7-segment drive process (S356). In this process, the main CPU 51 controls the 7-segment display 6 to display the number of payouts and the number of credits. Next, the main CPU 51 performs a register restoration process (S357). After that, the main CPU 51 ends the interrupt process.

<Description of operation of sub-control circuit>
Next, the contents of various processes (tasks) executed by the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 42 using a program will be described with reference to FIGS.

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

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs reception check of the command transmitted from the main control circuit 41 (S501). Next, when receiving a command, the sub CPU 81 extracts the type of the received command (S502).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a command different from the previous command is received (S503). When the sub CPU 81 determines in S503 that the command different from the previous command has not been received (when S503 is NO), the sub CPU 81 returns the process to S501 and repeats the processes after S501.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S503 that the sub CPU 81 has received a command different from the previous one (when S503 is YES), the sub CPU 81 stores a message in the message queue based on the received command (S504). ). The message queue is a mechanism for exchanging information between processes. Then, after the processing of S504, the sub CPU 81 returns the processing to S501 and repeats the processing after S501.

[Direction registration task]
Next, an effect registration task performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 extracts a message from the message queue (S511). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether there is a message in the message queue (S512). In S512, when the sub CPU 81 determines that there is no message in the message queue (when S 512 is NO), the sub CPU 81 performs a process of S515 described later.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S512 that there is a message in the message queue (when S512 is YES), the sub CPU 81 copies game information from the message (S513). In this process, for example, various data such as an internal winning combination, a type of reel that has stopped rotating, a display combination, and a game state flag specified by parameters are copied to a storage area (not shown) provided in the sub RAM 83. The

  Next, the sub CPU 81 performs effect content determination processing (S514). In this process, the sub CPU 81 determines the contents of the effect, registers the effect data, and the like according to the type of the received command. Details of the effect content determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. 62 described later.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 registers animation data (S515). Next, the sub CPU 81 registers sound data (S516). Next, the sub CPU 81 registers lamp data (S517). These registration processes are performed based on the effect data registered in the effect content determination process in S514. Sub-CPU81 returns a process to S511 after S517, and repeats the process after S511.

[Production content decision processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 62, the effect content determination process performed in S514 in the flowchart of the effect registration task (see FIG. 61) will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a start command is received (S521).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in S521 that the start command is being received (S521 is YES), the sub CPU 81 performs a start command receiving process (S522). In this process, the sub CPU 81 extracts a random number for production, determines the production number by lottery based on the internal winning combination and the like and registers it. Here, the production number is data for designating the content of the production to be executed this time.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 registers start effect data in accordance with the registered effect number (S523). The effect data is data that designates animation data, sound data, and lamp data. Therefore, when the effect data is registered, the corresponding animation data or the like is determined, and an effect such as display by the display device is executed. Then, after the process of S523, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, and moves the process to S515 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 61).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S521 that the start command is not received (S521 is NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the reel stop command is received (S524).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in S524 that the reel stop command is being received (when S524 is YES), the sub CPU 81 determines the stop time according to the registered effect number and the type of the operation stop button. The effect data is registered (S525). Thereafter, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, and moves the process to S515 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 61).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S524 that the reel stop command is not received (when S524 is NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the display command is received (S526).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in S526 that the display command is being received (S526 is YES), the sub CPU 81 performs a display command receiving process (S527). In this process, the sub CPU 81 determines and registers the effect number by lottery based on the display combination or the like. Here, the production number is data for designating the content of the production to be executed this time.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 registers the effect data at the time of display according to the registered effect number and display combination (S528). Thereafter, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, and moves the process to S515 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 61).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S526 that the display command is not received (when S526 is NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the payout end command is received (S529). In S529, when the sub CPU 81 determines that it is time to receive a payout end command (when S529 is YES), the sub CPU 81 performs payout end command reception processing (S530). Thereafter, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, and moves the process to S515 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 61).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S529 that it is not at the time of receiving the payout end command (when S529 is NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is at the time of receiving the bonus start command (S531).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in S531 that the bonus start command is being received (when S531 is YES), the sub CPU 81 registers effect data for starting the bonus (S532). Thereafter, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, and moves the process to S515 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 61).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S531 that the bonus start command is not received (S531 is NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the bonus end command is received (S533). When the sub CPU 81 determines in S533 that the bonus end command has been received (YES in S533), the sub CPU 81 registers the bonus end effect data (S534). Thereafter, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, and moves the process to S515 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 61).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in S533 that the bonus end command is not received (when S533 is NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a no-operation command is received (S535). In S535, when the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not a no-operation command reception (when S535 is NO), the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, and the process of the effect registration task (see FIG. 61). Move to S515.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S535 that the sub CPU 81 is receiving a no-operation command (when S535 is YES), the sub CPU 81 performs a no-operation command receiving process (S536). After the process of S536, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, and moves the process to S515 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 61).

[Direction using game lock]
Next, an effect using the game lock will be described.
As described above, in this embodiment, when the winning numbers “1” to “4” are won in the internal lottery process in the general gaming state (see FIGS. 38 and 39), the game lock lottery table is referred to. Game lock lottery is performed.

  When winning numbers “1” to “4” are won, “1” or “2” is acquired as a bonus data pointer (see FIGS. 11 and 12). Therefore, when winning numbers “1” to “4” are won, an internal winning combination (“C_red BB”, “C_blue BB”, “C_red MB” or “C_blue MB”) related to the bonus is awarded. Win (see Figure 15).

  Therefore, in this embodiment, when “game lock win” is won in the game lock lottery, the game is locked and the internal winning combination related to the bonus is won for the player after 5 games from the won game. Inform you. For example, in a game five games after the game where “game lock winning” is won, an internal winning combination related to replay (“C_replay”, “C_control replay 1”, or “C_control replay 2”) is won. Suppose that

  In this case, since the internal winning combination related to the bonus is the carryover combination, the internal winning combination related to the bonus and the internal winning combination related to the replay are won in duplicate. Since the internal winning combination determined in the game five games after the game where “game lock winning” is won is the internal winning combination related to replay, the acquired small role / replay data pointer is “1”. (See FIG. 16). Thereby, “1” is determined as the rotation stop number (see FIG. 17).

  When “1” is determined as the rotation stop number, “00” is determined as the pull-in priority table selection table number (see FIG. 18), and the pull-in priority table regardless of the pressing order. “00” is determined as the number. Therefore, the combination of symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination related to replay is stopped and displayed preferentially over the combination of symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination related to bonus (see FIG. 24).

  If a game lock is executed in the middle of this game (before the reel stop control), the player will be notified that the internal winning combination related to the bonus has been won, but the internal winning combination related to the bonus will be Stop control is performed in which the corresponding symbol combination is not stopped and displayed. As a result, the player feels uncomfortable.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the game lock is executed when the internal winning combination relating to the replay is not won as the internal winning combination after the game where the “game locking win” is won after five games (FIG. 43). reference). For example, in the game after 5 games from the game where “game lock winning” is won, when the internal winning combination relating to the bell (“C_Bell 1” to “C_Bell 3”) is won, the main control circuit 41 (main CPU 51) Performs a game lock.

  Since the internal winning combination determined in the game five games after the game where “game lock winning” is won is the internal winning combination related to the bell, the acquired small role / replay data pointer is “2”. (See FIG. 16). Thereby, “2” is determined as the rotation stop number (see FIG. 17).

  When “2” is determined as the rotation stop number, “00” is determined as the pull-in priority table selection table number (see FIG. 18), and the pull-in priority table regardless of the pressing order. “00” is determined as the number. Therefore, when the game is resumed after the game lock is finished, the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination related to the bonus is stopped and displayed preferentially over the combination of symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination related to the bell (FIG. 24).

  By executing the game lock in the middle of this game (before the reel stop control), it is possible to notify the player that the internal winning combination related to the bonus is won. Since the combination of symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination related to the bonus is preferentially stopped and displayed, there is no discomfort to the player when the game is resumed after the game lock ends.

  In addition, when an internal winning combination related to replay is won, a game lock is not generated, so it is necessary to reduce the state in which the internal winning combination related to bonus and the internal winning combination related to replay are determined in duplicate. No. That is, it is not necessary to reduce the probability of winning the internal winning combination related to replay so that the internal winning combination related to the bonus and the internal winning combination related to the replay are not determined.

  In this embodiment, when the internal winning combination related to the bonus is determined, the gaming state is shifted from the RT0 gaming state to the RT1 gaming state, and the probability that the internal winning combination related to replay is won is increased. Therefore, the number of medals (game media) consumed until the combination of symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination relating to the bonus is displayed can be suppressed. As a result, before the bonus (special game) is started, it is possible to suppress the reduction of the player's medal, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

<Modification>
Next, a modification of the above-described embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
A difference between the above-described embodiment and the modification is a game lock lottery process and a game start lock process. Therefore, here, the game lock lottery process and the game start lock process according to the modification will be described, and descriptions of other configurations, control flows, and the like will be omitted.

[Game lock lottery processing]
First, with reference to FIG. 63, the game lock lottery process performed in S7 in the main flow (see FIG. 36) according to the modification will be described. This game lock lottery process shows a specific example of the lock lottery means according to the present invention.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is “00000000” (S601). In S601, when the main CPU 51 determines that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is “00000000” (when S601 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the game lock lottery process and performs the process. The process proceeds to S8 of the main flow (see FIG. 36).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is not “00000000” in S601 (when S601 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not it is a bonus winning game. A determination is made (S602). Here, the bonus winning game is a game in which the bonus is won in a state where the bonus is not carried over.

  When the main CPU 51 determines in S602 that the game is not a bonus winning game (when S602 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S606 described later. On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S602 that the game is a bonus winning game (when S602 is YES), the main CPU 51 refers to the game lock lottery table (see FIG. 27) and based on the random number value for effects. The game lock lottery is performed (S603).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the result of the game lock lottery is “game lock winning” (S604). In S604, when the main CPU 51 determines that the result of the game lock lottery is not “game lock winning” (when S604 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the game lock lottery process, and the process proceeds to the main flow ( The process proceeds to S8 in FIG.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S604 that the result of the game lock lottery is “game lock winning” (when S604 is YES), the main CPU 51 sets a predetermined value in the lock start counter (S605). ). In the present embodiment, “5” is set as the predetermined value. Thereafter, the main CPU 51 ends the game lock lottery process, and moves the process to S8 of the main flow (see FIG. 36).

  When S601 is NO, the main CPU 51 refers to the game lock lottery table (see FIG. 27), and performs game lock lottery based on the random number for performance (S606). That is, in the modified example, a game lock lottery is performed in each game in which the bonus is carried over.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the result of the game lock lottery is “game lock winning” (S607). In S607, when the main CPU 51 determines that the result of the game lock lottery is not “game lock win” (when S607 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the game lock lottery process, and the process proceeds to the main flow ( The process proceeds to S8 in FIG.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S607 that the result of the game lock lottery is “game lock win” (when S607 is YES), the main CPU 51 turns on the lock start shortening flag (S608). . Thereafter, the main CPU 51 ends the game lock lottery process, and moves the process to S8 of the main flow (see FIG. 36).

[Lock process at game start]
Next, with reference to FIG. 64, the game start time locking process performed in S10 in the main flow (see FIG. 36) according to the modification will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the lock start shortening flag is on (S611). In S611, when the main CPU 51 determines that the lock start shortening flag is not on (when S611 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs a process of S613 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S611 that the lock start shortening flag is on (when S611 is YES), the main CPU 51 turns off the lock start shortening flag. Thereafter, the main CPU 51 performs a process of S616 described later.

  When S611 is NO, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the value of the lock start counter is 0 (S613). When the main CPU 51 determines in S613 that the value of the lock start counter is not 0 (when S613 is NO), the main CPU 51 subtracts 1 from the value of the lock start counter (S614). Thereafter, the main CPU 51 ends the game start lock process, and moves the process to S11 of the main flow (see FIG. 36).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S613 that the value of the lock start counter is 0 (when S613 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is replay (S615). ). That is, as a result of the internal lottery process, it is determined whether or not the winning number “5” (“C_replay”, “C_control replay 1”, “C_control replay 2”) is won.

  In S615, when the main CPU 51 determines that the internal winning combination is replay (when S615 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the game start lock process, and the process of the main flow (see FIG. 36). Move to S11.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S615 that the internal winning combination is not replay (when S615 is NO), the main CPU 51 sets a value associated with the game lock in the lock timer (S616). That is, a value corresponding to the period for executing the game lock is set in the lock timer. As described above, the value of the lock timer is preferably set so that the game lock period exceeds 4.1 seconds.

  Next, the main CPU 51 sets a reel effect pattern (S617). In the reel effect pattern, data for performing a predetermined reel effect using the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is set.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the value of the lock timer is “0” (S618). In S618, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the lock timer is not “0” (when S618 is NO), the main CPU 51 repeats the processing of S618 until the value of the lock timer becomes “0”. stand by.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S618 that the value of the lock timer is “0” (in the case of YES determination in S618), the main CPU 51 ends the game start lock process, and the process proceeds to the main flow ( The process proceeds to S11 of FIG.

  In the modified example, when the bonus is won and “game lock win” is determined, the game lock is executed when the replay is not determined as the internal winning combination after the game after five games. In addition, in every game from the determination of “game lock win” to 5 games (predetermined number of games), when game lock lottery is performed and “game lock win” is determined, Game lock is executed in (game).

  In the game lock lottery table (see FIG. 27), the lottery value of “game lock winning” in the winning number “5” (“C_replay”, “C_control replay 1”, “C_control replay 2”) is set to 0. It stipulates. Therefore, if an internal winning combination related to replaying (replay) is determined between the time when “game lock winning” is determined and 5 games (predetermined number of games), “game locking winning” is not won. The game lock is not executed.

  Even in such a modified example, when the internal winning combination related to replay is won, a game lock is not generated, so that the internal winning combination related to bonus and the internal winning combination related to replay are determined to overlap. There is no need to reduce the amount. That is, it is not necessary to reduce the probability of winning the internal winning combination related to replay so that the internal winning combination related to the bonus and the internal winning combination related to the replay are not determined.

  In addition, when the game lock is executed in the middle of the game in which the internal winning combination related to the replay after the “game lock winning” is determined (before the reel stop control), the internal winning related to the bonus is determined. The player can be notified that the winning combination is won. Since the combination of symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination related to the bonus is preferentially stopped and displayed, there is no discomfort to the player when the game is resumed after the game lock ends.

  The gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention has been described above including the effects thereof. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described herein, and it goes without saying that various embodiments are included without departing from the gist of the present invention described in the claims.

  For example, in this embodiment, the number of game locks is one. However, there may be two or more types of game locks. When two or more types of game locks are used, the game lock lottery may be determined up to the game lock type, the game lock type is determined, and then the game lock type is determined by another lottery. May be.

  Also, the type of game lock may be determined according to the type of internal winning combination (winning number). For example, the type of game lock is determined in accordance with the type of internal winning combination related to the winning bonus. Thereby, the player can recognize the type of the internal winning combination related to the bonus that is won by confirming the effect during the game lock.

  In the present embodiment, the game lock is executed after 5 games from the game won by “game lock win”. However, the timing for executing the game lock in the gaming machine of the present invention may be at least one game after the game in which “game lock win” is won. That is, it can be arbitrarily set if the “game lock winning” is after the game next to the winning game.

  In this embodiment, the priority order of the internal winning combination related to the bonus is defined higher than the internal winning combination related to the small winning combination (see FIG. 24). However, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the priority order of the internal winning combination related to the small winning combination may be defined higher than the internal winning combination related to the bonus.

  In this case, the display of the combination of symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination related to the small combination is given priority over the combination of symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination related to the bonus. Therefore, it is preferable not to generate a game lock even when an internal winning combination relating to a small combination is determined. In this case, the internal winning combination relating to the small winning combination is a second specific example of the specific internal winning combination relating to the present invention.

  In the present embodiment, a combination of symbols corresponding to “C_continuous cherry” and a combination of symbols corresponding to any of “C_single cherry 1” to “C_single cherry 7” are simultaneously stopped and displayed. did. However, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the symbol combination corresponding to “C_Single Cherry” and the symbol combination corresponding to any of “C_Single Cherry 1” to “C_Single Cherry 7” are not stopped and displayed at the same time. It may be a configuration.

  In this case, an internal winning combination relating to cherry (“C_continuous cherry”, “C_single cherry 1” to “C_single cherry 7”) is won, and the symbol “cherry” can be stopped and displayed in the left display window 4L. When the stop operation is performed at a proper timing, stop control is performed such that the symbol “cherry” is stopped and displayed in the middle of the left display window 4L. As a result, the combination of symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination relating to the cherry is stopped and displayed only on the center line which is the effective line.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the internal winning combination (“C_continuous cherry”, “C_single cherry 1” to “C_single cherry 7”) related to the cherry is won, and other than a specific stop order (“middle left and right”) When the stop operation is performed, “00” is determined as the pull-in priority table number (see FIG. 23). When the pull-in priority table number is “00”, the priority of “C_continuous cherry” is the same as the priority of “C_single cherry 1” to “C_single cherry 7” (see FIG. 24). .

  However, in the gaming machine of the present invention, when the internal winning combination relating to the cherry is won and the stop operation is performed outside the specific stop order, the priority order of “C_Single Cherry 1” to “C_Single Cherry 7” You may set so that it may become higher than the priority of "C_continuous cherry". In this case, it corresponds to any one of “C_Single Cherry 1” to “C_Single Cherry 7” on the condition that the stop operation is performed at a timing at which the symbol “Cherry” can be stopped and displayed on the left reel 3L. Two combinations of symbols to be stopped are displayed. As a result, when the stop operation is performed outside the specific stop order, the number of medals obtained is smaller than when the stop operation is performed in the specific stop order regardless of the timing of the stop operation.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the number of inserted games in the general gaming state is both 3 and 1, when the internal winning combination related to the cherry is won and the stop operation is performed in a specific stop order, “C_continuous cherry” "Is higher than the priorities of" C_Single Cherry 1 "to" C_Single Cherry 7 ". However, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the priority order of “C_single cherry 1” may be varied according to the number of inserted games.

  For example, in the case where the number of inserted sheets is 3, if the internal winning combination related to cherries wins and a stop operation is performed in a specific stop order, the priority order of “C_continuous cherries” is “C_single cherry 1” to “ It should be higher than the priority of “C_Single Cherry 7”. Then, in the case where the number of inserted sheets is 3, when the internal winning combination related to the cherry is won and the stop operation is performed in a predetermined stop order (“left middle right”), the priority order of “C_continuous cherry” is “ The priority is set higher than the priority order of “C_Single Cherry 1” to “C_Single Cherry 7”.

  Thereby, the game nature which a player who knows the above information obtains can be realized. In addition, knowledge intervention elements can be made more complex than in the above-described embodiment, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In this embodiment, the stop result (mode) according to the stop order is realized by performing stop control based on the priority order according to the stop order. However, the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to this, and as a result, if a stop result (mode) according to the stop order can be obtained, specific stop control is arbitrarily set. be able to.

  As specific stop control, for example, control based on a stop table in which the number of sliding pieces is determined according to the stop order and the timing of the stop operation (pressed position on the reel) can be cited. Further, the stop table that defines the number of sliding pieces may be a predetermined table (stored) or may be appropriately created according to an internal winning combination or a stop operation.

  In this embodiment, the value set in the lock timer, the value of the lock start counter, etc. are subtracted, and the time, the number of times, etc. are predetermined values on the condition that these values are 0 or less than 0. It was determined that However, as a determination that the time, number of times, or the like according to the present invention has reached a predetermined value, an arbitrary value may be added and the determination may be made based on whether or not the value has reached a specified value.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachislot (game machine), 2 ... Exterior body, 2a ... Cabinet, 2b ... Front door, 3L ... Left reel, 3C ... Middle reel, 3R ... Right reel, 4L ... Display window, 4C ... Middle display window, 4R ... Right display window 31 ... Main board 32 ... Sub board 41 ... Main control circuit 42 ... Sub control circuit 51 ... Main CPU 81 ... Sub CPU

Claims (2)

An input operation detecting means for detecting an input operation of the game medium;
Start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation by the player based on detection of the input operation by the input operation detecting means;
An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination with a predetermined probability based on the detection of the start operation by the start operation detecting means;
Fluctuation display means that is constituted by a plurality of display rows, and that variably displays symbols necessary for the game based on detection of the start operation by the start operation detection means,
A stop operation detecting means for detecting a stop operation by the player;
Based on the determination result of the internal winning combination determining means and the detection of the stop operation by the stop operation detecting means, stop control means for stopping the symbol variation display,
A game medium giving means for giving a game medium based on a combination of symbols displayed along a winning determination line extending over the plurality of display rows by stopping the variable display in the plurality of display rows;
When a special internal winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means and a combination of symbols corresponding to the special internal winning combination is stopped and displayed, an internal winning corresponding to the combination of symbols related to the provision of the game medium is displayed. A special game starting means for starting a special game with a high probability of determining a combination;
A special game ending means for ending the special game when a predetermined number of game media are paid out by the game medium giving means;
When the special internal winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means, the special internal winning combination is carried over until the combination of symbols corresponding to the special internal winning combination is stopped and displayed. The internal winning role carry-over means,
A game lock generating means for generating a game lock for invalidating or delaying a game operation by a player for a specific period;
Lock lottery means for lottering whether or not to generate the game lock by the game lock generation means on the condition that the special internal winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determination means,
When the special internal winning combination and the special internal winning combination are determined to overlap, the stop control means corresponds to a combination of symbols corresponding to the specific internal winning combination to the special internal winning combination. Display over the combination of symbols to be displayed,
The game lock generating means is configured to determine whether the game lock has been generated by the lock lottery means, and whether the special internal winning combination has been determined by the internal winning combination determining means. A gaming machine characterized in that the game lock is generated on condition that the specific internal winning combination is not determined by the winning combination determining means. Priority order defining means for defining a priority order for displaying a combination of symbols corresponding to each internal winning combination when a plurality of internal winning combinations are won by the internal winning combination determining means,
When the special internal winning combination and the specific internal winning combination are determined to be overlapped, the priority order defining means sets a priority order for displaying a combination of symbols corresponding to the specific internal winning combination. Specify higher than the priority for displaying the combination of symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination,
The game lock generating means is that a predetermined number or more games have been digested from the game in which the occurrence of the game lock is determined by the lock lottery means and the game in which the special internal winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means. The game lock is generated on the condition that the game is to be locked after being played, and that the specific internal winning combination is not determined by the internal winning combination determining means in the locked target game,
The specific internal winning combination is an internal winning combination related to replay,
Determination of the internal winning combination after the special internal winning combination is determined rather than the probability that the specific internal winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means before the special internal winning combination is determined. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the probability that the unique internal winning combination is determined by means is increased.

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