JP2016171867A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine which can carry out control processing regarding AT and so on by main control means while suppressing the increase of a processing load of the main control means.SOLUTION: When a player decides a pressing order of a stop switch which should be operated by the player, in a game in which a combination determination result number 22-27, having a different put-out number of a game token according to a pressing order of a stop switch, is selected, main control means is configured to make a determination. On the other hand, when the player decides the pressing order of the stop switch which should be operated by the player, in a game in which a combination determination result number 21, having the same put-out number of the game token despite the pressing order of the stop switch, is selected, sub control means is configured to make a determination too.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 31

Description

  The invention described in this specification (hereinafter referred to as “the present invention”) includes a plurality of reels that variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and whether or not a prize is determined by a combination of symbols displayed when the reels are stopped. It relates to a slot machine.

  In general, the slot machine generally has control related to the progress of a game using a reel (for example, reel drive control, role determination (role lottery) control, control of receiving / dispensing game media such as game medals, probability of role determination. A main control board (main control means) for performing a game state transition control between a plurality of game states with different game states, etc., and various effects (image display device) for the purpose of improving the fun of the game according to the game situation Sub-control board (sub-control means) that controls the image production by the speaker and the sound production by the speaker device), and information transmission between both boards is performed only in one direction from the main control board to the sub-control board. It is possible.

  In addition, in a slot machine, generally, an effective line is set by inserting a specified number of game media, and a reel rotation start operation such as tilting a start lever is performed by a player, whereby a role determination process is started. Any game combination (hereinafter, sometimes simply referred to as “combination”) or lose is determined, and then a plurality of reels start rotating. When a predetermined rotation speed is reached after a plurality of reels start rotating, a reel rotation stop operation such as pressing a stop switch is validated, and the player performs the reel rotation stop operation for each reel, so that each reel Are designed to stop rotating sequentially.

  Usually, the rotation stop of the plurality of reels is controlled based on the timing of the reel rotation stop operation by the player and the determined combination. That is, each reel is controlled to be able to stop at an arbitrary timing within a predetermined time (usually a time during which a maximum of 5 symbols can move) from the timing at which the reel rotation stop operation is performed. The winning combination determined by the determination process (hereinafter referred to as “approved winning combination” as appropriate) is established as much as possible (the combination of symbols constituting the combination (corresponding symbols) is stopped and displayed on the active line) A combination that has not been determined by the combination determination process (not won) is not established (the corresponding symbol is not stopped and displayed on the active line).

  In addition, in a slot machine, generally, a re-game player (a game medium cannot be acquired even if established, but the next game can be played without the player newly inserting a game medium) or a small role ( In addition to the normal combination called a combination (winning combination) that can acquire a predetermined number of game media when established, special game conditions (for example, the probability of determining a predetermined small combination (winning probability) is normal A special combination called “bonus combination” is provided. Usually, only a small number of symbols in the combination of symbols that define such special combinations are arranged on each reel.

  For this reason, even when a special combination is determined (winned), the player performs a reel rotation stop operation for each reel in anticipation of a timing at which the corresponding symbol can be stopped and displayed while discriminating the symbol to be rotated and displayed. If it is not possible to perform such an operation (hereinafter referred to as “pressing”), it is difficult to establish a special combination. However, if a special role has been decided but it could not be established, information indicating that the special role has been decided will be carried over to the next game (hereinafter, The opportunity to establish the determined special role is secured even for the player who is not good at holding the special role.

  In addition, in the conventional slot machine, the determination probability (winning probability) of the re-playing role (replaying role) has been changed from that in the normal gaming state (may be changed higher or lower), A game state called RT (replay time) is provided, and the transition to RT is triggered when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed during the normal game state). This is generally known. The transition between a plurality of gaming states including RT is controlled by the main control board because it involves a change in the determination probability of a combination (re-game combination).

  On the other hand, an effect period (effect state) called AT (assist time) for notifying information that allows the player to play a game advantageously is set, and a predetermined notification effect (assist effect) is set within the effect period. An RT in which such an AT is set is generally referred to as ART (Assist Replay Time). As an assist effect performed during the AT, for example, when a small role that can acquire a game medium is determined (winned), this is notified, or the determined small role is established (correspondence Stop switch operation mode (operation sequence (hereinafter referred to as “push order”) indicating the order in which the plurality of stop switches should be operated, which is required for displaying symbols on the active line) In addition, there are known ones that notify the operation position (hereinafter referred to as “pressing position”) indicating the rotation position of the reel when the reel is to be operated.

  In addition, when a special role is established or when an AT is set, a signal indicating this is sent to an external device such as a history display device or a management computer (hall computer) installed in a game shop (hall). (Hereinafter, such an output signal is referred to as an “outer end signal” as appropriate), and based on the outer end signal, the history of the number of special roles established and the number of AT settings is grasped and displayed to the player. It is also widely used to manage the ratio of the number of game media that has been paid out to the number of game media that have been thrown in.

  In addition, there is known a conventional slot machine that sets a state in which execution of a predetermined control process related to the progress of a game is delayed for a certain time (hereinafter referred to as “freeze” as appropriate). This freeze is set on the main control board to indicate that an advantageous state has occurred for the player, thereby increasing the player's expectation that the advantageous state has occurred. It is often used for the purpose of enhancing interest. In addition, when such a freeze is set, an effect that drives the reel in a special manner (hereinafter referred to as “freeze effect during freeze”) is executed, or the reel is played as in a normal game in a slot machine. It is also common to execute a game effect (hereinafter referred to as “pseudo game effect” where appropriate) performed by driving.

  In the conventional slot machine, generally, the main control processing (hereinafter referred to as “control processing such as AT”) necessary for informing the operation mode of the stop switch described above is exclusively sub-control means (sub-control board). ) For example, control processing such as managing AT setting time, determining an operation mode to be notified, or determining an assist effect mode when notifying the operation mode is performed by the sub-control unit, and the main control unit In general, the (main control board) is not directly involved in these. In the slot machine having such a configuration, the main control unit cannot directly know whether the AT is set or whether the operation mode is actually notified (from the sub control unit to the main control unit). Information is not communicated to the means). Therefore, when the combination that is established only when the stop switch is operated in a predetermined pushing order is continuously established a predetermined number of times, the main control means sets the AT by the sub-control means, and the pushing order is notified. There is also known a slot machine that is determined to be present (see, for example, Patent Document 1 below).

  However, even in such a configuration, there is a deviation of about several games between the timing when the AT is actually set by the sub-control means and the timing when the main control means can determine that the AT is set. Will occur. The judgment by the main control means is only an estimation based on the pressing order executed by the player when a predetermined combination is won, and is not 100% reliable. Under such circumstances, it is also conceivable that the main control means performs control processing related to AT (notification of operation mode).

JP 2009-178190 A

  However, when control processing related to AT or the like is performed by the main control means, there is a concern about an increase in processing load on the main control means. That is, all the main control processes related to the AT etc. are mainly performed, such as setting management of the production state of the AT, determination of the operation mode to be notified, notification of the determined operation mode (especially when notification is performed using an image display device). If the control means is used, the processing load on the main control means may become excessive. Therefore, when control processing related to AT or the like is performed by the main control means, it is a problem to suppress an increase in processing load on the main control means.

  On the other hand, by managing the setting of the performance state such as AT and determining the operation mode to be notified by the main control means, the notification of the determined operation mode is controlled by the sub-control means, etc. It is also conceivable to suppress an increase in processing load on the main control means. However, in this case, it is necessary to transmit information indicating that the AT has been set, information indicating what operation mode should be notified, etc. from the main control means to the sub-control means. There is a concern that information may not be transmitted correctly. For example, if a situation occurs in which information indicating the operation mode of the stop switch is not correctly transmitted due to the influence of noise or the like, the operation mode is not properly notified by the sub-control means, and the player may suffer a disadvantage. Therefore, it can be said that it is preferable to notify the operation mode by a method that does not excessively increase the processing load even in the main control means. Further, when the operation mode is notified in the main control means, there is a possibility that gameability may be impaired unless the timing of notification is taken into consideration.

  Also, the information transmission path from the main control means to the sub control means is illegally accessed, and illegal information indicating that the AT has been set is transmitted to the sub control means even though the AT is not actually set. There is a possibility that an illegal act such as performing an illegal act such as extracting information indicating an operation mode is performed, and an executor of such an illegal act may obtain an unfair advantage. As described above, when the control process related to the AT or the like is performed by the main control means, the information indicating the operation mode is surely transmitted to the sub-control means and the player, The need to take all necessary measures is another issue.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and provides a slot machine capable of suppressing an increase in processing load on the main control means while performing control processing on the AT or the like with the main control means. With the goal.

  The following slot machine according to the present invention has the following features. In the following description of the characteristic configuration, an example of a configuration corresponding to an embodiment described later is shown in parentheses.

  The first slot machine includes a plurality of reels (for example, reels 3a, 3b, 3c) having a plurality of types of symbols and a plurality of stop switches (for example, stop switch 26a, 26b, 26c), main control means, and sub-control means, and the main control means selects lottery means (for example, combination determination means 132) for selecting lottery result information (for example, combination determination result number). The lottery result information includes specific lottery result information (for example, combination determination result numbers 22 to 27) and predetermined lottery result information (for example, combination determination result number 21), and the specific lottery result information The lottery result information differs in the profit (for example, the number of game medals paid out) given by the main control means according to the operation mode of the switch. The predetermined lottery result information Regardless of the operation mode of the switch, it is the lottery result information having the same profit given by the main control means, and in the game in which the specific lottery result information is selected, the operation mode of the stop switch to be operated by the player ( For example, when determining the correct pressing order), it can be determined by the main control means, and in the game in which the predetermined lottery result information is selected, when determining the operation mode of the stop switch to be operated by the player, It can be determined by the main control means or the sub-control means.

  According to the slot machine of such a mode, in the game in which specific lottery result information having different benefits given according to the operation mode of the stop switch is selected, the operation mode of the stop switch to be operated by the player is mainly used. Although it is necessary to determine by the control means, in the game in which the predetermined lottery result information having the same profit given according to the operation mode of the stop switch is selected, the operation mode of the stop switch to be operated by the player is selected. Since it can also be determined by the sub-control unit, it is possible to suppress an increase in processing load on the main control unit by making the sub-control unit bear the determination.

  According to the slot machine, it is possible to suppress an increase in processing load on the main control unit while performing control processing on the AT or the like with the main control unit.

FIG. 3 is a front view of the slot machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the said slot machine schematically. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | positioning of the reel of the said slot machine. It is a figure which shows the kind-1 of the game combination in the said slot machine. It is a figure which shows the type-2 of game combination in the said slot machine. It is a figure showing type-3 of the game combination in the slot machine. It is a figure which shows (A) type-4 of a game combination and (B) specific symbol in the said slot machine. It is a figure which shows the combination lottery table (re-game combination / winning combination-1) in the slot machine. It is a figure which shows the combination lottery table (re-game combination / winning combination-2) in the slot machine. It is a figure which shows the combination lottery table (re-game combination / winning combination-3) in the slot machine. FIG. 6 is a view showing a (A) role lottery table (special role), (B) a role determination result number for mask processing, and (C) a role determination group number-portion determination result number correspondence table in the slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows notionally the function of the said slot machine. It is a figure which shows the relationship of each RT game state in the said slot machine. It is a figure which shows the relationship of each main mode in the said slot machine. (A) High-precision mode transition lottery, (B) AT lottery, (C) AT precursor G number lottery, (D) CZ lottery, (E) CZ G number lottery performed by the main control means of the slot machine ( F) Push order lottery (9 choices), (G) Extra lottery A, (H) Extra lottery B, (I) Push order game lottery, (J) Six choice navigation lottery A, (K) Special zone transfer lottery , (L) Freeze lottery A, (M) Freeze lottery B, (N) Mode transition lottery, (O) Push order lottery (6 choices). It is a figure which shows the push order number-push order-role decision result number correspondence table in the slot machine. Display mode of the main side push order indicator in the slot machine ((A) a mode in which the push order number 5 is displayed with 10 numbers, (B) a mode in which the push order number 12 is displayed with 10 numbers, and (C) a number with 10 numbers. A mode for displaying the push order number 8 (push order bell), (D) a mode for displaying the push order number 8 (push order replay) with 10 numbers, (E) a mode for displaying the combination determination result number 45 with 10 numbers, (F) A mode of displaying two numbers). (A) Main side push order indicator using four lamps in the slot machine, (B) Push order number-display pattern number-display pattern correspondence table. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary ((A) When not performing a mask process, (B) When performing a mask process) of the process of the information of a pushing order number and the information of a combination decision result number in the said slot machine. It is a figure which shows the outline of (A) 6 choice navigation lottery B, (B) push order lottery A, (C) push order lottery B, (D) push order lottery C performed by the sub control means of the said slot machine. It is a figure which shows the timing of the press order alerting | reporting in the said slot machine ((A) basic | foundation timing chart (when not setting a freeze), (B) basic timing chart (when setting a freeze). A different aspect of the push order notification timing in the slot machine ((A) a modified example of the basic timing chart (when setting the freeze), (B) another modified example of the basic timing chart (when setting the freeze)) is shown. FIG. It is a figure which shows (A) push order alerting | reporting start timing in the said slot machine, (B) push order alerting | reporting start timing (change example), (C) push order alerting | reporting start timing (another change example). (A) game control process, (B) game start process, (C) control command set 1, (D) control command set 2, (E) automatic bet process, (F) bet time associated process in the slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows a flow. (A) Game medal management process, (B) Accepted game medal process, (C) Reservation number addition process, (D) Bet number addition process, (E) Reservation bet process, (F) Reservation number subtraction process in the slot machine It is a flowchart which shows each flow of. It is a flowchart which shows each flow of (A) role determination processing, (B) AT control processing, (C) non-AT processing, (D) CZ processing, and (E) normal processing in the slot machine. (A) role determination result number 2 processing in the slot machine, (B) modification example of role determination result number 2 processing, (C) role determination result number 3-8 processing, (D) role determination result number 3-8 processing 6 is a flowchart showing the flow of the example of change, (E) AT lottery process, and (F) process during AT. 4 is a flowchart showing the flow of (A) AT preparatory processing, (B) non-RT processing, (C) RT1 processing, and (D) common processing 1 in the slot machine. (A) Processing during RT2 in the slot machine, (B) Processing during RT3, (C) Processing during RT4, (D) Processing during special zone, (E) Special zone addition processing, (F) During RT3 It is a flowchart which shows each flow of the process B and the process B during (G) RT4. 14 is a flowchart showing the flow of (A) specialized zone preparation processing, (B) AT processing, (C) non-RTAT processing, and (D) common processing 2 in the slot machine. (A) Role determination result number 21 processing in the slot machine, (B) Modification example of role determination result number 21 processing, (C) Role determination result number 22 to 27 processing, (D) Role determination result number 22 to 27 processing It is a flowchart which shows each flow of the example of a change, (E) The change example of the combination determination result number 28-30 process, (F) The modification example of the combination determination result number 28-30 process, and (G) Specialized zone transfer lottery process. 11 is a flowchart showing the flow of (A) RT1AT processing, (B) common processing 3, (C) RT2AT processing, (D) RT3AT processing, and (E) RT4AT processing in the slot machine. (A) Freeze control process, (B) Push order display process, (C) Modification example of push order display process, (D) Push order / number determination result number transmission process, (E) Mask process in the slot machine It is a flowchart which shows each flow. It is a flowchart which shows each flow of (A) reel stop management processing and (B) stop display symbol determination processing in the slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows each flow of (A) game medal payout processing, (B) payout storage processing, (C) payout number addition processing, (D) hopper payout processing, and (E) game end processing in the slot machine. Flowcharts showing respective flows of (A) main mode transition processing, (B) mode transition processing 1, (C) AT precursor preparation processing 1, (D) CZ preparation processing, and (E) mode transition processing 2 in the slot machine. It is. 12 is a flowchart showing the flow of (A) AT precursor preparation process 2, (B) mode transition process 3, and (C) mode transition process 4 in the slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows each flow of (A) RT transfer process, (B) common process 4, (C) RT transfer process 1, and (D) RT transfer process 2 in the said slot machine. 11 is a flowchart showing the flow of (A) RT transition processing 3, (B) RT transition processing 4, (C) RT transition processing 5, and (D) RT transition processing 6 in the slot machine. 4 is a flowchart showing the flow of (A) timer interrupt processing (main) and (B) reel drive control processing in the slot machine. (A) Reel drive control processing in the slot machine, (B) Reel drive pulse update processing, (C) Reel drive pulse data acquisition processing, (D) Reel drive pulse set processing, (E) Control command transmission processing It is a flowchart which shows each flow. It is a flowchart which shows each flow of (A) program start process, (B) sub main loop process, and (C) power-off process in the said slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows each flow of (A) 1 command process in the said slot machine, and the process at the time of (B) start lever. (A) Process change example at start lever in the slot machine, (B) Process at first cylinder stop acceptance, (C) Process at second cylinder stop acceptance, (D) Third cylinder stop It is a flowchart which shows each flow of the process at the time of reception. It is a flowchart which shows each flow of (A) Freeze control process A, (B) Freeze lottery process A, (C) Dummy command set process, and (D) Freeze execution process A in the said slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows each flow of (A) game control processing, (B) freeze lottery processing B, and (C) freeze execution processing B in the slot machine. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing (A) push order number-push order-AT flag correspondence table 1 and (B) push order number-push order-AT flag correspondence table 2 in the slot machine.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
In the following description, “combination determination processing” refers to a plurality of combination determination result numbers (consisting of one or a plurality of game combinations or losers (except when no loser is set)). Therefore, it means a selection act such as a lottery performed using an electronic device or the like in order to randomly select one or a plurality of combination determination result numbers. Here, the combination determination result number is one or a plurality of game combinations that are allowed to be established in the game in which the combination determination result number is selected (hereinafter referred to as “permitted formation combination”, “winning combination”, etc.). It prescribes.

  In addition, “establishment” in the case where “game player is established”, “game player is established”, or the like is referred to as a game player corresponding to the selected combination determination result number (game player with a game medal payout ( The combination of symbols (corresponding symbols) that constitutes a winning combination (such as a small role) or a non-paying gamer (re-gamer or special role)) is a predetermined stop mode (for example, on the effective line described later) It is used as a concept indicating that the images are displayed in the form of ( However, regarding the timing of establishment, for example, when the reel stop operation is performed at a timing at which the corresponding symbol of the game player can be stopped and displayed on the active line, or the corresponding symbol of the game player stops on the active line It is possible to set an appropriate timing such as a point in time when the slot machine recognizes that the corresponding symbol of the game player is stopped and displayed on the active line, or a point when the identified result is stored in the storage area. .

  Further, in the following description, a prescribed number necessary for playing a game out of a game medal insertion operation (manipulation operation) and a credit (reserved) game medal into a medal insertion slot 21 described later by a player. The press operation of the 1-BET switch 22 or the MAX-BET switch 23 for providing the game medals for the game is collectively referred to as a bet operation. Also, the betting operation, the pressing operation of the stored medal clearing switch 24, the tilting operation of the start lever 25, the pressing operation of the stop switches 26a, 26b, and 26c, and the pressing operation of the reject switch 27 are collectively referred to by the player. This is called a game operation. In general, “injection” in a slot machine is used to mean that a game medal is “inserted into the slot machine”, and a case where the game medal is used to mean “used for gaming”. There is. In the following explanation, basically, the word “insert” is used in the former meaning, and the word “bet” is used in the latter meaning.

  In the following description, the “payout number” of game medals means the number of game medals scheduled to be paid out in one game. The act of paying out game medals includes the act of actually paying out game medals from the slot machine (hereinafter referred to as “actual payout” as appropriate), and game medals stored in the slot machine, There is an act of increasing the numerical value stored electromagnetically (hereinafter, referred to as “storage addition payout” as appropriate).

  In the following description, “total number of game medals” means the difference between the total number of game medals paid out and the total number of game medals bet in a predetermined period (can be set arbitrarily). To do. However, the total number of game medals paid out during a predetermined period may be the total number acquired here.

  In the following description, “freeze” refers to a state in which execution of a predetermined control process related to the progress of a game is delayed for a certain time (for example, 20 seconds). In the present embodiment, in a freeze control process described later, when a combination determination number 22 to 27 (push order bell 6 selection) described later is selected or a combination determination number 32 (strong watermelon) is selected, a lottery is performed. Freeze (Freeze A or Freeze B) may be set. While the freeze is set, the game operation by the player is not accepted effectively.

In the following description, “reel effect” refers to an effect performed using each reel. In this embodiment, when a freeze is set, a reel effect is displayed in which a predetermined stop mode is displayed after each reel rotates in a predetermined mode (for example, reverse rotation) during the freeze. It has become. In addition, when a reel effect (for example, freeze B) that changes the relative position between the reels before the start of rotation is performed, when the reels are started to rotate for gaming after the reel effect ends, A reel control process (hereinafter referred to as “random delay process” as appropriate) is performed to change the timing of the rotation and to change the acceleration state.

<< First Embodiment >>
Hereinafter, a basic configuration of the slot machine according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
<Appearance of slot machine>
As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a front door 2 attached to the front surface of the main body casing so as to be openable and closable. The upper panel assembly 10, the middle panel assembly 20, the lower panel assembly 30, and the tray assembly 40 are attached.

  A display screen 11a of an image display device 11 (see FIG. 2) disposed on the back side of the upper panel assembly 10 is disposed at the center of the upper panel assembly 10 so as to face the front. Effect lamp 12, second effect lamps 13a and 13b, and third effect lamps 14a and 14b are arranged. A pair of upper speakers 15a and 15b are disposed on the lower left and right of the display screen 11a.

  A display window W facing the surfaces of the three reels 3a, 3b, 3c arranged side by side in the main body housing is provided at the center of the middle panel assembly 20, and below the display window W is provided. Is a medal slot 21 for inserting game medals, a 1-BET switch 22 for betting one game medal within the credited range, and a maximum bet allowable number (for example, three) of game medals once. A MAX-BET switch 23 for betting on the player, a stored medal clearing switch 24 for paying out a credited game medal (also simply referred to as “clearing switch 24”), and starting rotation of all reels 3a, 3b, 3c. A start lever (start switch) 25 to be operated, three stop switches 26a for individually stopping the rotation of the reels 3a, 3b, 3c, 6b and 26c (the stop switch 26a on the left side corresponds to the reel 3a, the stop switch 26b on the center corresponds to the reel 3b, and the stop switch 26c on the right side corresponds to the reel 3c) A reject switch 27 and the like are provided for returning the game medals that have been retained.

  The inside of the medal insertion slot 21 is used when an inserted game medal is accepted effectively, and when the inserted game medal is not accepted, and when the inserted game medal is not accepted. The branch is branched to a return passage through which the game medal passes (which leads to a game medal payout port 41 described later), and a blocker 48 (see FIG. 2) is provided at the branch portion. The blocker 48 guides the game medals inserted into the medal slot 21 to the receiving passage during a period in which the inserted game medals are effectively accepted, and inserts it into the medal slot 21 during other periods. In order to guide the game medal to the return passage, the receiving passage and the return passage are selectively configured so that one can be opened and the other can be closed. In the following description, the blocker 48 is in an ON state indicates a state in which a game medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 21 is guided to the receiving passage (a state where a game medal can be received), and the blocker 48 is in an OFF state. It is assumed that the game medal inserted into the mouth 21 is guided to the return path (game medal unacceptable state).

In addition, inside the medal insertion slot 21, three insertion medal sensors 28a, 28b, and 28c (see FIG. 2) for detecting game medals are provided. The inserted medal sensor 28a detects that a game medal has been inserted into the medal slot 21, and is on the upstream side of the position where the blocker 48 is installed on the passage where the inserted game medal flows down. In place. The inserted medal sensor 28b detects that the game medal inserted into the medal slot 21 is guided into the receiving passage and is effectively received, and is located downstream of the position where the blocker 48 is installed (described later). It is arranged at a position near the hopper 50. The inserted medal sensor 28c detects that a game medal inserted into the medal slot 21 has passed through a branch portion between the receiving passage and the return passage, and in the vicinity of the branch portion (position where the blocker 48 is installed). (Position slightly closer to the inserted medal sensor 28b).

  If both the inserted medal sensor 28a and the inserted medal sensor 28b detect a game medal, it means that the game medal has been inserted into the medal slot 21 and the inserted game medal has been accepted effectively. On the other hand, when the inserted medal sensor 28a detects a game medal, but the inserted medal sensor 28b does not detect a game medal, the game medal is inserted into the medal slot 21, but the inserted game medal is effectively accepted. Means that it has been returned.

  The display window W is configured such that when all three reels 3a to 3c are stopped, three symbols for each reel, a total of nine symbols, are displayed so as to be visible from the player. The display window W is provided with a winning line 29 that horizontally connects the symbol display areas in the middle stages of the reels 3a, 3b, and 3c. This winning line 29 is a winning line that is activated when a prescribed number of game medals are betted, and it is determined whether or not a game combination has been established based on a combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed on the activated winning line 29. It is configured to be. Hereinafter, the activated winning line 29 is appropriately referred to as an “effective line 29”.

  In the slot machine 1, various display lamps configured by LED lamps or the like are arranged. In the present embodiment, as the display lamps, a MAX-BET switch display lamp 46a, a BET number display lamp 46b, a throw-in display lamp 46c, a game start display lamp 46d, a re-game display lamp 46e, a status display lamp 46f, and a count display lamp. 46g, a stored number display lamp 46h, and a payout number display lamp 46j. These display lamps are configured to be controlled by a main control board 60 (main control means 100) described later.

  The MAX-BET switch display lamp 46a is lit up in a situation where a game medal can be betted, and is placed inside the MAX-BET switch 23. When the MAX-BET switch 23 is lit, the MAX-BET switch 23 is partially or entirely turned on. It is designed to shine. Other display lamps are arranged on the side or lower portion of the display window W in the middle panel assembly 20.

  The BET number display lamp 46b (hereinafter also referred to as “BET lamp 46b”) displays the number of game medals bet, and is a 1-BET display lamp that is turned on when there is one bet. 46bA, a 2-BET display lamp 46bB that is turned on in the case of two sheets, and a MAX-BET display lamp 46bC that is turned on in the case of three sheets. The insertable display lamp 46c is lit in a situation where a game medal can be inserted, and the game start display lamp 46d is lit in a situation where the start lever 25 can be operated to start a game. It is what is done. The re-game display lamp 46e is turned on when a re-game combination described later is established in an arbitrary game (especially the main game), and a game medal is automatically bet by an automatic bet process described later in the next game. Is.

For example, the status display lamp 46f is turned on when an AT, which will be described later, is set, and is turned off when the AT is completed. The number display lamp 46g is described later, when an AT flag, which will be described later, is turned on. The initial value (“50”) of the number of AT games is displayed, and thereafter, the display value of the number of games and AT games is decremented by 1, and when the number of additional AT games is determined, the added number is added. Is displayed. Storage number display lamp 46h (hereinafter referred to as "CR
E lamp 46h ") displays the number of stored (credit) game medals in 7 segments, and the payout number display lamp 46j (hereinafter also referred to as" WIN lamp 46j ") has a small role described later. The number of game medals to be paid out when established is displayed in 7 segments.

  The WIN lamp 46j is also configured to display a character (alphabet) indicating the type of error when an abnormality (error) occurs in the slot machine 1. The errors set in the present embodiment include a hopper empty error in which a game medal in the hopper 50 is empty, a game medal payout error in which a game medal is paid out at a timing other than the original payout timing, and the inside of the medal insertion slot 21 Game medal stagnation error, game medal intrusion from a position different from the original route, such as a game medal backflow error, a game medal in the hopper 50 There is a full error in the auxiliary storage where the main reels 3a, 3b and 3c do not stop at a predetermined position, a set value error which is a set value outside a predetermined numerical range, and the like.

  Further, the WIN lamp 46j also has a function of displaying a pressing order number, which will be described later, indicating the operating order (pressing order) of the stop switches 26a to 26c. Hereinafter, the WIN lamp 46j for displaying the push order number is appropriately referred to as a “main-side push order indicator”.

  A transparent lower panel cover 31 is attached to the center portion of the lower panel assembly 30, and decorative lamps 32 a and 32 b are arranged on the left and right ends thereof. A translucent lower panel base and a lower panel illumination lamp (both not shown) provided with a predetermined pattern are attached to the back side of the lower panel cover 31, and the lower panel illumination lamp is turned on. By doing so, the design of the lower panel base is illuminated from the rear side.

  The tray assembly 40 is provided with a game medal payout opening 41 for paying out game medals and a game medal storage tray 42 for storing game medals facing the game medal payout opening 41. An ashtray 43 is provided on the left of the game medal storage tray 42. In addition, on the left and right sides of the game medal payout opening 41, speaker openings 45a made up of a large number of small holes are opposed to the front surfaces of a pair of lower speakers 44a and 44b (see FIG. 2) disposed on the back side of the tray assembly 40. 45b are formed.

  Further, a hopper 50 (see FIG. 2) for paying out game medals obtained when a predetermined prize mode is configured as a result of the normal game is provided in the main body housing. Is provided with a medal detector 51 (see FIG. 2) for detecting game medals. Further, the hopper 50 has a function of physically storing game medals that have been inserted and received effectively. Further, an auxiliary storage 85 (see FIG. 2) for storing game medals overflowing from the hopper 50 is provided near the hopper 50, and the auxiliary storage 85 is full (from the auxiliary storage 85). A full detection unit 86 (see FIG. 2) for detecting whether or not game medals are likely to overflow) is provided.

<Reel>
Each reel 3a, 3b, 3c is configured to rotate by driving stepping motors 35a, 35b, 35c (see FIG. 2). Each reel 3a, 3b, 3c is made of a light-transmitting member, and a light-transmitting reel tape having a plurality of kinds of symbols (see FIG. 3) is displayed on the outer peripheral surface thereof. It is pasted. Further, back lamps 38a, 38b, 38c (see FIG. 2) are arranged on the inner surface side of each reel 3a, 3b, 3c. The area of each of the reels 3a, 3b, 3c facing the inside of W is totally illuminated from the inner surface side, or a predetermined symbol combination (for example, an effective line as a winning position) stopped and displayed on each reel 3a, 3b, 3c. 29, or a part of each of the reels 3a, 3b, 3c is illuminated so as to make a conspicuous (e.g., the corresponding symbols of game players arranged at positions different from those on the active line 29). .

<Basic operations for playing games>
In order to play a game in the slot machine 1, first, a game medal is actually inserted into the medal slot 21, or either the 1-BET switch 22 or the MAX-BET switch 23 is operated and a prescribed number within the credit range. The betting line 29 is activated by betting the game medals. In the present embodiment, the prescribed number of game medals required to activate the pay line 29 is set to 3 in any of the non-RT and RT1 to RT6 game states described later. However, the specified number is not limited to this, and can be changed as appropriate, such as setting the specified number to a different value according to the RT gaming state. Also, a plurality of pay lines may be provided, and the pay lines to be activated may be changed according to the number of game medals bet.

  Next, when the player operates the start lever 25, the number of bets is fixed (the betted game medals are used for the game), and a combination determination process described later is performed. 3c starts to rotate, and a plurality of types of symbols displayed on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 3a to 3c are moved up and down (usually from top to bottom) in the display window W. When the rotation of the reels 3a to 3c reaches a predetermined speed and becomes a constant speed rotation, the stop switches 26a to 26c are activated (the operation of the stop switch can be effectively accepted), and the player can stop the stop switch 26a. Is operated so that the rotation of the reel 3a stops, the operation of the stop switch 26b stops the rotation of the reel 3b, and the operation of the stop switch 26c stops the rotation of the reel 3c.

  Here, when the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the active line 29 is in a predetermined winning mode (corresponding symbol of a game player who can acquire game medals), the number corresponding to each winning mode. Game medals are paid out by the hopper 50 or added as credits.

<Connection between control board and each device>
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the main control board for controlling the slot machine 1 includes three control boards: a main control board 60, a sub-main control board 70A, and a sub-sub control board 70B. Main control board 70A and sub-sub control board 70B are collectively referred to as sub-control board 70). Main control related to the progress of the game (including drive control of reels 3a to 3c and role determination processing) is performed by a control circuit arranged on the main control board 60, and illumination by lamps such as back lamps 38a to 38c. Control and the like are performed by a control circuit provided on the sub-main control board 70A. The effect image display control by the image display device 11 and the sound generation control from the speakers such as the upper speakers 15a and 15b are mainly configured to be performed by a control circuit disposed on the sub-sub control board 70B. Yes. Further, information transmission between the main control board 60 and the sub control board 70 can be performed only in one direction from the main control board 60 to the sub main control board 70A. Information transmission to and from the control board 70B can be performed in both directions.

The main control board 60 includes a main CPU 61 that performs various arithmetic processes related to games, a ROM 62 that is a read-only storage device that stores a control program and the like, and a RAM 63 that is a storage device that can write and read information. The drive circuit and the like operate according to a control program stored in the ROM 62, and control related to the progress of the game in the slot machine 1 is performed. The ROM 62 and the RAM 63 are nonvolatile storage devices, and are configured to hold stored information even when power is not supplied.

  The main CPU 61 is used for a clock pulse generator 64 for generating drive pulses, a frequency divider 65 for frequency-dividing the drive pulses generated by the clock pulse generator 64, a role determining process (role lottery), and the like. A random number generator 66 for generating random numbers and a sampling circuit 67 for sampling the random numbers generated by the random number generator 66 and performing a lottery are connected. The main CPU 61 transmits signals to the motor drive circuit 36a, the display lamp control circuit 47, the hopper drive circuit 52, and the sub control board 70 through the interface circuit 68, and the reel position detection circuits 37a and 37b. , 37c, the payout detection signal circuit 53, and the storage state signal circuit 87.

  Here, the motor drive circuit 36a is a circuit for performing rotation / stop control of the stepping motors 35a, 35b, and 35c for rotating and driving the reels 3a, 3b, and 3c, and the display lamp control circuit 47 is as described above. This is a circuit for controlling various display lamps. The reel position detection circuits 37a, 37b, and 37c determine the rotational positions of the reels 3a, 3b, and 3c based on detection signals from reel sensors (not shown) installed on the reels 3a, 3b, and 3c. The detection circuit 37a corresponds to the reel 3a, the detection circuit 37b corresponds to the reel 3b, and the detection circuit 37c corresponds to the reel 3c. The hopper drive circuit 52 is a circuit that drives the hopper 50 to pay out a game medal when a prize mode such as a small role is established, and the payout detection signal circuit 53 receives a game medal from the hopper 50. This is a circuit that transmits a payout detection signal to the main control board 60 when the medal detection unit 51 detects that the payout has been made. Further, the storage state signal circuit 87 is a circuit that transmits a storage state signal indicating whether or not the auxiliary storage 85 is full to the main control board 60 according to the detection result of the full detection unit 86. .

  Further, the slot machine 1 is supplied with power from the power supply device 80 via the main control board 60. A power switch 81, a reset switch 82, and a setting key type switch 83 are connected to the power supply device 80, and a signal from each of these switches is transmitted to the main CPU 61 via the interface circuit 68. ing. Further, the main CPU 61 is configured to receive a signal from the setting change switch 84 via the interface circuit 68.

  The power switch 81 is a switch for accepting power-on and power-off operations from the power supply device 80 to the slot machine 1, and the reset switch 82 is mounted on the main control board 60 when an error occurs in the slot machine 1. This is a switch for resetting each circuit and the like. Further, the setting key type switch 83 is operated in a state where the power from the power supply device 80 is not supplied (a power-off state) when changing a setting such as a role determination probability (game player winning probability). The setting change switch 84 is a switch for changing the setting such as the role determination probability in six stages, for example. The setting change switch 84 is operated after the setting key type switch 83 is turned ON and power is supplied from the power supply device 80 to the slot machine 1. After the setting key type switch 83 is turned on and the slot machine 1 is powered on from the power supply device 80, the reset switch 82 may be operated to change the setting such as the role determination probability.

The power from the power supply device 80 is supplied to the sub-main control board 70A via the main control board 60, and further supplied to the sub-sub control board 70B via the sub-main control board 70A (power supply). Power may be supplied directly from the device 80 to the sub main control board 70A and the sub sub control board 70B). On the circuit that supplies power to the main control board 60 from the power supply device 80 and the circuit that supplies power to the sub-main control board 70A via the main control board 60, the power supply interruption that causes the supply voltage to fall below a predetermined value is reduced. Each is provided with a power-off detection circuit (not shown). Each power cut-off detection circuit determines that the power is cut off when the supply voltage drops to a predetermined voltage value, and outputs a power cut-off detection signal to the main CPU 61 or a sub-main CPU 71 described later. It should be noted that the voltage value when detecting power-off of the main control board 60 is set to a value higher than the voltage value when detecting power-off of the sub-main control board 70A, and before the sub-main control board 70A. The main control board 60 is configured to perform a process (power-off process) programmed to be executed when the power is cut off.

  Further, the main CPU 61 is connected to or mounted on the switch board 90, the reel stop signal circuit 91, the start lever 25, the inserted medal sensors 28a, 28b, 28c, and the 1-BET switch 22. The signals from the MAX-BET switch 23 and the stored medal clearing switch 24 are input via the interface circuit 68.

  Further, a blocker 48 is connected to the main CPU 61 via an interface circuit 68, and this blocker 48 is configured to be ON / OFF controlled. In the following description, a signal for ON / OFF control of the blocker 48 is appropriately referred to as a “blocker signal”.

Although not shown, the main CPU 61 determines that the game state is a predetermined game state (for example, an AT or bonus game state to be described later), and connects the external connection terminal board to the data counter, hall computer, or the like. A predetermined signal (hereinafter referred to as an “outer end signal” as appropriate) is output via the above, and the number of times set in a predetermined gaming state can be managed or presented to the player by this outer end signal. It is configured as follows.

  On the other hand, on the sub-main control board 70A, a sub-main CPU 71 that mainly performs various arithmetic processes related to production management, a ROM 72 that is a read-only storage device that stores control programs and the like, and information can be written and read. A RAM 73 that is a storage device is provided, and each drive circuit and the like operate according to a control program stored in the ROM 72, whereby control related to management of image effects and sound effects in the slot machine 1 and control related to lamp effects. Etc. are to be performed. Note that the ROM 72 and the RAM 73 are nonvolatile storage devices, and are configured to hold stored information even when power is not supplied.

  The sub-main CPU 71 is configured to receive various signals from the main control board 60 via the interface circuit 74 and transmit signals to the lamp control circuit 18. Here, the lamp control circuit 18 is a circuit that controls lighting of the lamps such as the back lamps 38a to 38c.

  The sub main CPU 71 is configured to transmit various signals to the sub sub control board 70B via the interface circuit 74 and to receive various signals from the sub sub control board 70B. Hereinafter, a signal transmitted from the main control board 60 to the sub-main control board 70A is referred to as “control command”, and a signal transmitted from the sub-main control board 70A to the sub-sub control board 70B is referred to as “effect command”. A signal transmitted from the sub-sub control board 70B to the sub-main control board 70A is referred to as a “status command”.

On the sub-sub control board 70B, a sub-sub CPU 75 that mainly performs various arithmetic processes relating to control of image effects and sound effects, a ROM 76 that is a read-only storage device that stores control programs and the like, and information can be written and read. A random access memory (RAM) 77 is provided, and the drive circuits and the like operate according to a control program stored in the ROM 76, whereby control relating to image effects and sound effects is performed. Note that the ROM 76 and the RAM 77 are nonvolatile storage devices, and are configured to hold stored information even when power is not supplied.

  The sub-sub CPU 75 receives a notification signal or an effect signal from the sub-main control board 70A via the interface circuit 78, transmits signals to the display device control circuit 16 and the speaker control circuit 17, and also transmits the sub-main control board. It is configured to transmit a status signal to 70A. The display device control circuit 16 is a circuit that controls the image display device 11 to display a predetermined effect image, and the speaker control circuit 17 controls the type and volume of sound generated from speakers such as the upper speakers 15a and 15b. It is a circuit to control. The image display device 11 is also configured to function as a push indicator that displays the operation order (push order) of the stop switches 26a to 26c (hereinafter referred to as “sub-side push order indicator” as appropriate). Yes.

<Reel pattern arrangement>
In the present embodiment, symbols displayed on the reels 3a to 3c are arranged as shown in FIG. 3 (“left reel”, “middle reel” and “right reel” in FIG. 3b and 3c respectively). That is, each of the reels 3a to 3c includes “character”, “seven”, “bar”, “cherry”, “watermelon A”, “watermelon B”, “bell”, “replay A”, “replay B”, and A predetermined number of 10 types of “blank” symbols are arranged. Note that “blank” may indicate an arbitrary symbol that does not constitute a game combination, but in the present embodiment, these are set as symbols that constitute a game combination. Hereinafter, the reels 3a, 3b, and 3c may be referred to as a left reel, a middle reel, and a right reel, respectively.

<Type of gamer>
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 4 to 7, one special combination (BB combination), 10 re-playing combinations of re-playing combinations 1 to 10, and 33 small combinations of small combination 1 to 33. A total of 44 game actors are set, and combinations of display symbols (corresponding symbols) by the reels 3a, 3b, 3c for establishing each game player, the number of game medals paid out when the game player is established, etc. These are set as shown in FIGS.

  For the BB combination (BB is an abbreviation for big bonus), the corresponding symbol “character / character / character” (the names of the symbols constituting the game combination are described in the order of reels 3a, 3b, 3c; the same applies hereinafter). When the stop display is made on the line 29, the game medal is not paid out, and the RT6 game state (being BB) to be described later is set from the next game, and the bonus game (BB game) is started there. Has become a gamer. The BB game started when the BB combination is established ends when a gaming medal of more than 450 (the numerical value can be changed as appropriate) is paid out.

  In this embodiment, only the BB role is provided as a special role. However, as another special role, an RB role (RB is an abbreviation for regular bonus) and an MB role (MB is an abbreviation for middle bonus) are provided. May be. Then, it may be set to start the RB game as a bonus game from the next game when the RB combination is established, and to start the MB game as the bonus game from the next game when the MB combination is established. In this case, for example, the RB game is ended when the small role is established a predetermined number of times (for example, 8 times) or the predetermined number of times (for example, 12 times) is completed, and the MB game is, for example, The game may be ended when a predetermined number (for example, more than 200) of game medals has been paid out. A plurality of special roles may be provided.

  When the re-game players 1 to 10 are established, no game medals are paid out, but a game player (re-game player) allowed to perform the next game without reducing the number of game medals held by the player. It is provided as. When the replaying player 1 is established, the replay symbol “Replay A” or “Replay B” is stopped and displayed on the active line 29, so that the player can easily recognize that the replaying player is a replaying player, It is the role with the most chances to be established. Accordingly, the re-game player 1 is appropriately referred to as “normal RP” (RP is an abbreviation for replay).

As shown in the symbol arrangement shown in FIG. 3, the symbols “Replay A / B” (“/” means “or”) on the left reel, the symbols on the middle reel and the right reel, which constitute the replaying combination 1 “Replay A” is arranged on each reel within 5 symbols. Thereby, when the re-game player 1 is won, the corresponding symbols “Replay A / B, Replay A, and Replay A” are executed at the timing of executing each reel rotation stop operation (operations of the stop switches 26a, 26b, and 26c) ( Regardless of the timing of valid acceptance (the same applies hereinafter), it is possible to stop display on the effective line 29 (hereinafter referred to as “pulling in” as appropriate). Like this re-playing role 1, regardless of the operation timing of each stop switch, the role that can draw the corresponding symbol (one of them when there are multiple sets) on the active line 29 is as follows: For convenience, it will be referred to as a “100% withdrawable game player”.

When re-playing roles 2 and 4 are established, the re-playing role 2 has a pattern of “Replay A / B / Replay A / Replay B” (in FIG. 4 etc., replay may be abbreviated as “lip”). For the replaying combination 4, the symbol combination “Replay A / B, Replay A, Replay A” is stopped and displayed in the upper display areas in the display window W, respectively. In addition, the establishment of the re-game players 2 and 4 (the corresponding symbol being stopped and displayed on the active lie 29) is a condition for shifting to the RT1 gaming state described later. For this reason, the re-game players 2 and 4 are appropriately referred to as “RT1 transition RP”.

Re-playing actors 5, 6, and 8 are established, and re-playing 5 is replayed A / B / Replay A /
The symbol combination of “Replay B” is the symbol combination of “Replay A / B / Replay A / Replay A” for the replaying player 6 and the symbol combination of “Replay A / B / Replay A / Bell” for the replaying player 8 The combinations are stopped and displayed in the lower left display areas of the upper left, middle middle, and lower right in the display window W, respectively. Further, the establishment of the re-gamer 5 is a condition for transition to the RT2 gaming state described later, the re-gamer 6 is the condition for transition to the RT3 gaming state described later, and the re-gamer 8 is established for the transition. This is a condition for shifting to the RT4 gaming state described later. Therefore, the re-game players 5, 6, and 8 are appropriately referred to as “RT2 transition RP”, “RT3 transition RP”, and “RT4 transition RP”, respectively. Note that the re-game players 2 to 8 are also 100% pull-in game players, similar to the re-game player 1.

The small combinations 1 to 3 are winning combinations configured so that nine game medals are paid out when established. As is clear from the symbol arrangement shown in FIG. 3, when the corresponding symbol of the small role 1 is stopped and displayed on the active line 29, the symbol “bell” stops side by side in the lower display areas in the display window W. Is displayed. When the small combination 2 is established, the symbol “bell” is stopped and displayed side by side on the active line 29, that is, in each middle display area in the display window W. Further, when the corresponding symbol of the small role 3 is stopped and displayed on the active line 29, the symbol “bell” is stopped and displayed side by side in the upper display areas in the display window W. From such a symbol stop state at the time of establishment, the small roles 1, 2, and 3 are appropriately referred to as “lower bell”, “middle bell”, and “upper bell”, respectively. The small roles 1 to 3 have a specific push order (correct push order described later) when a push order bell 6 choice / 3 choice described later is selected.
This is established when the stop switch is operated. Note that the small combinations 1 to 3 are game combinations that can be drawn in 100%.

The small combinations 4 to 14 are winning combinations configured so that one game medal is paid out when established, and these are appropriately referred to as “one small combination”. The small roles 4 to 14 are established when a stop switch is operated in a pressing order other than a specific pressing order (an incorrect answer pressing order described later) in a pressing order bell described later. The small roles 4 to 6 are game roles that can be pulled in 100%. Further, the small combinations 1 to 14 are collectively referred to as “bell small combination” as appropriate.

  The small combinations 15 to 26 are winning combinations configured such that eight game medals are paid out when established. These play a role that can be established depending on the pressing order of the stop switches and the operation timing when winnings P, Q, and R, which will be described later, are selected. The small combinations 15 to 26 are collectively referred to as “eight small combinations” as appropriate.

  The small roles 27 to 29 are winning combinations configured such that two game medals are paid out when established. These are roles that can be established according to the operation timing of the stop switch when a prize K (weak watermelon) or a prize L (strong watermelon) described later is selected. When the small roles 27 to 29 are established, the symbol “watermelon A” or “watermelon B” is stopped and displayed in the display window W. From this, these are collectively referred to as “watermelon small role” as appropriate. ".

  The small combinations 30 to 32 are winning combinations configured such that five game medals are paid out when established. These are roles that can be established according to the operation timing of the stop switch when a winning M (weak cherry) or a winning N (strong cherry), which will be described later, is selected. When the small combinations 30 to 32 are established, the symbol “cherry” is stopped and displayed in the display window W. Therefore, these are collectively referred to as “cherry small combination” as appropriate.

  The small combination 33 is a winning combination configured such that nine game medals are paid out when established. This small role 33 is a winning combination only during a BB game described later. For this reason, the small combination 33 is appropriately referred to as a “special small combination”.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7B, specific symbols 01, 02, 03 are set. These are not the corresponding symbols of gamers, but when the below-mentioned prizes P, Q, and R are selected, when a predetermined small role cannot be established by the pressing order and operation timing of the stop switch, A stop display is made on the active line 29 as a missed point. In addition, the specific symbols 01, 02, and 03 are stopped on the active line 29 as a condition for shifting to the RT1 gaming state described later.

<Role drawing table>
In the present embodiment, the role lottery table shown in FIGS. 8 to 11A (the replay game / winning role lottery table shown in FIGS. 8 to 10 and the special role shown in FIG. 11A). The combination determination process is performed according to the lottery table. In these combination lottery tables, the correspondence relationship between the combination determination result number selected in the combination lottery process and the corresponding name, winning combination, winning probability, and the like are described. Note that a plurality of selection probabilities (also referred to as “winning probabilities”) are set in accordance with the above set values set by a game clerk or the like. The value of the selection probability in the role lottery table shown in the figure is an example corresponding to a certain set value.

  In the combination lottery table for re-playing combination / winning combination shown in FIGS. 8 to 10, 40 combination determination result numbers from combination determination result numbers 0 to 39 are set, and the special combination illustrated in FIG. One combination determination result number (combination determination result number 1) is set in the combination lottery table. Hereinafter, in order to distinguish the role determination result number in the role lottery table for the re-playing role / winning role and the role determination result number in the role lottery table for the special role, the former role determination result number is referred to as “non-special role The combination determination result number may be referred to as “the combination determination result number”, and the latter combination determination result number may be referred to as the “special combination combination determination result number”.

  As shown in the figure, each game combination is associated with each combination determination result number as a winning combination. For example, the non-special role determination result number 1 is associated with the re-playing roles 1 and 9 as duplicate winning roles, and the non-special role combination determination result number 33 is associated with the small role 30 as a single winning role. The special role combination determination result number 1 is that the BB combination is associated with the single winning combination. The combination determination result number 0 of the non-special combination is associated with a loss (any replay combination or small combination is not won). Further, the names corresponding to the respective role determination result numbers are given for convenience in order to easily distinguish the respective role determination result numbers.

  As shown in the drawing, the probability that each combination determination result number is selected is set for each gaming state (non-RT, RT1 to RT6) described later. The numerical value of the selection probability described in the combination lottery table is the ratio of the numerical range assigned to each combination determination result number with respect to the entire numerical range (for example, 65536 in decimal number) of the random number sequence generated by the random number generator 66 Is shown. For example, the probability that a non-special role determination result number 3 (name: replay C, winning role: replay 1, 2, 5) is selected is “1 / 43.8” during non-RT, and during RT1 “1 / 56.76”, “1 / 19.56” in RT5, “0” (not selected) in each gaming state of RT2-4, RT6 (probability value is an approximate value and can be changed as appropriate) . The selection probability of the non-special role determination result number 0 (losing) is expressed as “**” and is not described in any specific numerical value. However, the numerical value is different for each RT gaming state. It becomes the value of the remaining number when subtracting the combined value of each selection probability corresponding to the combination determination result numbers 1 to 33 of the special combination and the combination determination result number 1 of the special combination from 1.

  In the combination determination process, when one combination determination result number is selected, a game combination corresponding to the selected combination determination result number becomes a formation allowable combination in the game. In addition, information on the selected combination determination result number is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 63. It should be noted that the area in which the special combination role determination result number is stored is set separately from the area in which the non-special role combination determination result number is stored. Hereinafter, saving the winning combination determination result number is appropriately referred to as “turning the winning flag ON” or the like, and clearing the stored winning determination result number is appropriately referred to as “turning the winning flag OFF” or the like.

  The non-special role determination result numbers 0 to 39 stored in one game are the end points of the game (for example, the end of a game end process described later) regardless of whether or not a small role or re-playing role is established. ) Or until the start time of the next game (for example, when the start lever operation is accepted) (without clearing, the combination determination result number selected in the next game may be overwritten and saved. ). On the other hand, once the special combination role determination result number 1 is stored, it is carried over to the next game while being stored until the special combination is established. In this specification, the state where the special role combination determination result number 1 is carried over while being saved is referred to as “(BBB) winning over” or “(BB) inside”. In the special role combination determination result number storage area, when the special combination combination determination result number 1 is not stored, “0” is stored as the special combination combination determination result number. Yes.

  When the combination determination result number 1 (replay A) is selected, the reel stop control that always establishes the replay combination 1 is performed regardless of the operation order (push order) of each stop switch. Yes. Therefore, the combination determination result number 1 is appropriately referred to as “push order non-replay”.

  On the other hand, when any of the combination determination result numbers 2 to 20 (replays B to T) is selected, the reel stop control for changing the replay combination to be established is performed according to the pressing order or operation timing of each stop switch. To be done. Which replay combination is established by what push order is abbreviated in the remarks column of the combination lottery table.

  For example, when the combination determination result number 2 (re-play B) is selected, the pushing order by the player is “right middle left” (push order operated in the order of the stop switches 26c, 26b, 26a. Left, When the middle and right correspond to the stop switches 26a, 26b, and 26c, respectively, the re-game combination 1, 9, or 10 is established as follows according to the timing when the stop switch is operated. That is, when the stop switch is operated at a timing at which the symbol “Seven” can be pulled in at the right reel and the middle reel, the re-playing combination 10 is established, and at the timing at which the symbol “Seven” can be pulled at the right reel. Although it was operated, if it was operated at the timing when the symbol “Seven” could not be pulled in with the middle reel, the re-playing combination 9 was established, and it was operated at the timing when the symbol “Seven” could not be pulled in with the right reel. In this case, a re-game player 1 is established. On the other hand, in the case of “Right / Left / Middle” push order, if the stop switch is operated at the timing when the symbol “Seven” can be pulled in the right reel, the re-game player 9 is established, and the operation is performed at a timing when it cannot be pulled in. If it is, re-playing combination 1 is established. In the case of a pressing order other than the above, the re-game player 1 is always established regardless of the operation timing.

  It should be noted that the re-game player (re-game players 1, 9, 10) established when the combination determination result number 2 is selected has a difference in the profits that can be obtained for the player regardless of which re-game player is established. It does not occur (not set in the above-mentioned RT transition RP or the like). Therefore, the combination determination result number 2 is appropriately referred to as “specific push order replay” as distinguished from combination determination result numbers 3 to 20 described later.

  In addition, when the combination determination result number 3 (replay C) is selected, the replay 5 is always performed when the stop switch is “left middle right” regardless of the operation timing. When it is established and “middle left and right”, re-game combination 2 is always established, and when it is “middle first” (push order in which the stop switch 26b is operated first), re-game combination 2 is always established and “ In the case of “right first” (the pressing order in which the stop switch 26b is operated first), the re-game 1 is always established. However, when it is set to the RT5 gaming state (inside), which will be described later, the re-game combination 1 is always established regardless of the pressing order. The other winning combination determination result numbers 4 to 20 (replays D to T) are selected as the winning combination in the pressing order as shown in the figure, and the description is omitted ("Left first" in the figure) This is the pressing order in which the stop switch 26a is operated first).

  Among the re-games that are established when any of the combination determination result numbers 3 to 20 is selected, the above-mentioned RT transition RP (re-games 2, 4, 5, 6, and 8) is included. Therefore, there is a difference in profits obtained by the player (advantageous or disadvantageous) depending on which re-game player is established. Hereinafter, the combination determination result numbers 3 to 20 are appropriately referred to as “push order replay”.

  When any of the winning combination determination result numbers 21 to 30 (winnings A to J) is selected, the reel stop control for changing the small combination to be established is performed according to the pressing order and operation timing of each stop switch. It has become. Which push combination is established by what push order is abbreviated in the remarks column of the combination lottery table.

  For example, when the combination determination result number 21 (winning prize A) is selected, when the player's pushing order is “right middle left”, the small part 2 (middle bell) is always established, and the other pushing order In this case, a small role 1 (lower bell) is always established. Note that the small combination (small combination 1, 2) that is established when the combination determination result number 21 is selected does not cause a difference in the profits obtained for the player regardless of which small combination is established. Yes (both are 9) For this reason, the combination determination result number 21 is distinguished from the combination determination result numbers 22 to 30 and appropriately referred to as “specific push order bell”.

  On the other hand, when the winning combination determination result number 22 (winning prize B) is selected, when the player's pushing order is “right middle left”, the small role 1 (lower bell) is always established, and the other pushing order In this case, any one of the small combinations 4 to 6 (one small combination) is always established. In addition, when the winning combination determination result number 28 (winning H) is selected, when the player's pushing order is “first left”, the small role 1 (lower bell) is always established, and other pushing orders In this case, one of the small combinations 4 to 6 and 9 to 11 (one small combination) is always established. Thus, when the combination determination result numbers 22 to 30 are selected, a difference is generated in the profit (the number of game medals paid out) obtained by the player depending on the pushing order by the player. Hereinafter, the pushing order that provides a lot of profit for the player is appropriately referred to as “correct answer pushing order”, and the other pushing order is appropriately referred to as “illegal answer pushing order”.

Further, when any one of the combination determination result numbers 22 to 27 is selected, when the player randomly selects the pressing order, the probability that the correct pressing order is 1/6. Similarly, when the combination determination result numbers 28 to 30 are selected, the probability is 1/3. Therefore, the role determination result numbers 22 to 27 are appropriately referred to as “push order bell 6 selection”, and the role determination result numbers 28 to 30 are appropriately referred to as “push order bell 3 selection”.

In the present embodiment, if the effective line is one line and the stop switch is operated in the correct push order when the push order bell 6 choice / 3 choice is selected, While drawing the role with the highest number of payouts preferentially, in the case of incorrect unpressing order, draw the symbol with the larger number of symbols set as the corresponding symbol in each of the corresponding symbols of duplicate winning roles. In this way, a combination with a small number of payouts is established (number-of-pieces priority control). On the other hand, when multiple effective lines are provided, for example, a combination of symbols “any, bell, and any” (any indicates that any symbol may be used) is set as a small role 1 and a role is determined. Number 22
Is selected, when the correct answer is pressed, the corresponding symbol (for example, the bell symbol of the middle reel) is drawn on multiple active lines (overlapping positions), and when the incorrect answer is pressed, A difference may be caused in the number of payouts by performing control for drawing a corresponding symbol (for example, a bell symbol of a middle reel) into a single effective line.

  When any of the winning combination determination result numbers 31 to 35 (winning prizes K to O) is selected, the operation timing of each stop switch draws the corresponding symbol of the winning combination regardless of the pressing order by the player. Depending on whether or not it is the timing that can be included, either one of the winning combinations is established, or no combination is established. Hereinafter, the combination determination result numbers 31, 32, 33, 34, and 35 are appropriately referred to as “weak watermelon”, “strong watermelon”, “weak cherry”, “strong cherry”, and “chance eyes”, respectively.

  When any one of the winning combination determination result numbers 36 to 38 (winnings P to R) is selected, the small combination that is established differs depending on the pressing order of the stop switch by the player and the operation timing. Further, when none of the winning combinations is established, any of the specific symbols 01 to 03 described above is stopped and displayed as a missed eye.

  For example, when the winning combination determination result number 36 is selected, when the player's pressing order is “first left”, one of the small combinations 15 to 18 (eight small combinations) is always established. In the case of “medium first”, if the operation timing is a timing at which the corresponding symbol of the small role 19 (eight small roles) can be drawn, the small role 19 is established, and if the timing is not attainable, the specific symbol 02 is Stopped display. Similarly, when the player's pushing order is “first right”, if the operation timing is the timing at which the corresponding symbol of the small role 23 (eight small roles) can be drawn, the small role 23 is established and cannot be drawn. In the case of timing, the specific symbol 03 is stopped and displayed.

The combination determination result number 39 (winning S) is set to be selected only in the RT6 gaming state (in BB) described later. When this combination determination result number 39 is selected, the small combination 1 is always established regardless of the pressing order or the like.

  The combination determination result numbers (40 to 45) for the mask process shown in FIG. 11B are not selected by the combination determination process, but are combination determination result numbers that are replaced in the mask process described later. The combination determination result number for mask processing will be touched when the mask processing is described. Also, the role determination group number shown in FIG. 11C will be touched when the mask process is described.

  Next, main feature configurations of the slot machine according to the present embodiment will be described mainly with reference to FIGS.

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As shown in FIG. 12, the slot machine according to the present embodiment will be described mainly from a functional viewpoint. Mainly, a betting operation for betting a game medal (for example, a game medal insertion operation to the medal insertion slot 21). , 1-BET switch 22 or MAX-BET switch 23 pressing operation), reel rotation start operation for rotating each of the stopped reels 3a to 3c (for example, tilting operation of the start lever 25), a plurality of types of symbols Each reel rotation stop operation (for example, pressing operation of the stop switches 26a, 26b, and 26c) for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3a, 3b, and 3c that variably display the game medals that are betted or stored (credited). Corresponding to each game operation performed by the player, such as a clearing operation (for example, a pressing operation of the clearing switch 24) Operation signal output means 95 for outputting a signal (hereinafter referred to as “game operation signal” as appropriate), main control means 100 for performing main control relating to the progress of the game, and predetermined effect control according to the game situation. Sub-control means 200 for performing.

  The main control means 100 is roughly divided into a game state management means 110 that mainly manages game state, a game progress management means 130 that mainly manages game progress, and a main communication that controls communication in the main control means 100. Control means 150 is provided. Among these, the game state management means 110 includes a setting change means 111, an RT game state setting means 112, a re-game operation control means 113, a bonus game control means 114, a freeze control means 115, a main mode control means 116, and an AT control means 117. It has.

  Further, the game progress management means 130 includes an acceptance medal management means 131, a combination determination means 132, a game progress information determination means 133, a reel control means 134, a stop display symbol determination means 135, a payout medal management means 136, a blocker control means 137, A display lamp control means 138, a main side push order management means 139, a mask processing means 140, and a push order hitting game control means 141 are provided. The main communication control means 150 is a control command transmission means 151 and an outer end signal transmission means 152. It has. Each of the above-described units in the main control unit 100 includes a main CPU 61, ROM 62, RAM 63, hardware such as an electronic circuit, a control program stored in the ROM 62, and the like disposed on the main control board 60 shown in FIG. It is a functional representation of what is configured by software.

(Each means constituting the game state management means 110)
The setting changing unit 111 is configured to change the setting for changing the setting such as the winning decision probability in six steps (setting value 1 to setting value 6) based on the setting change command operation received by the setting change switch 84, for example. Has been.

As shown in FIG. 13, the RT gaming state setting means 112 includes a non-RT gaming state (normally 1), an RT1 gaming state (normally 2), an RT2 gaming state (ART preparing 1), and an RT3 gaming state (ART preparing). 2 / specialized zone), RT4 gaming state (ART), RT5 gaming state (inside) and RT6 gaming state (inside BB), one of seven RT gaming states (the words in parentheses are convenient names) RT game state (in FIG. 13, “gaming state” is omitted) is set.

The non-RT gaming state is an RT gaming state that is a standard in this embodiment, and the probability that a re-game player is won is set to a reference value (approximately “1 / 7.3” in this embodiment). In this non-RT gaming state, the transition to the RT1 gaming state is triggered when the condition A1 is satisfied. The condition A1 is that any one of the specific symbols 01 to 03 is stopped and displayed on the active line 29.

The RT1 gaming state is a standard RT gaming state in the present embodiment, similar to the non-RT gaming state, and the probability that the re-gamer is won is set to a reference value (substantially “1 / 7.3”). RT1
In the gaming state, the game is shifted to the RT2 gaming state when the condition A2 is satisfied. The condition A2 is that the corresponding symbol of the replaying combination 5 is stopped and displayed on the active line 29 (replaying combination 5 is established).

  The RT2 gaming state is an RT gaming state that is set with a higher probability (approximately “1 / 1.76”) that a re-gamer wins as compared to the non-RT and RT1 gaming states. In the RT2 gaming state, the transition to the RT3 gaming state is triggered when the condition A3 is satisfied, and the transition to the RT1 gaming state is triggered when the condition A1 or the condition A5 is satisfied. The condition A3 is that the corresponding symbol of the replaying role 6 is stopped and displayed on the active line 29 (replaying role 5 is established), and the condition A5 is the replaying role 2 or the replaying role 4 The corresponding symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line 29 (re-games 2 and 4 are established).

  The RT3 gaming state is an RT gaming state in which the probability that a re-gamer is won is set higher (approximately “1 / 1.38”) than the RT2 gaming state. In the RT3 gaming state, the transition to the RT4 gaming state is triggered when the condition A4 is satisfied, and the transition to the RT1 gaming state is triggered when the condition A1 or the condition A5 is satisfied. . The condition A4 is that the corresponding symbol of the replaying combination 8 is stopped and displayed on the active line 29 (replaying combination 8 is established).

  The RT4 gaming state is an RT gaming state in which the probability that a re-gamer is won is set higher (approximately “1 / 1.37”) than the RT3 gaming state. In the RT4 gaming state, the transition to the RT3 gaming state is triggered when the condition A3 is satisfied, and the transition to the RT1 gaming state is triggered when the condition A1 or the condition A5 is satisfied. Yes.

  The RT5 gaming state is determined from each RT gaming state of non-RT and RT1 to RT4 when the special role (BB role in this embodiment) is won and the condition A6 that is not established (the corresponding symbol is not displayed) is satisfied. This is a game state in which a so-called bonus is being transferred (during bonus internal selection). In this RT5 gaming state, the probability that the re-gamer is won is set to be higher than non-RT, RT1, and lower than RT2 to RT4 (substantially “1 / 3.26”). In addition, when the condition A7 is satisfied in each of the RT game states of non-RT and RT1 to RT5, a transition is made to the RT6 game state. Condition A7 is that the BB combination is established (the corresponding symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line 29).

The RT6 game state is a special game state (bonus game state) in which special game conditions are set. In the present embodiment, the special game condition is that a special role determination result number 39 (winning S) that all the small roles (small roles 1 to 33) are elected repeatedly is always selected, and the small role 1 is played every game. It is established. In the RT6 gaming state, the transition to the non-RT gaming state is triggered when the condition A8 is satisfied. Condition A8 is a bonus game (B) when a predetermined number (450) of game medals are paid out in the RT6 game state.
(B game) has ended. In FIG. 13, the contents of the conditions A6 to A8 and the convenient name of the RT6 gaming state when the above-mentioned RB combination and MB combination are provided as special combinations are also shown.

  The re-game operation control means 113 is in a state where it is permitted to play the next game without betting a game medal possessed by the player (hereinafter referred to as “re-game” as occasion demands). It is configured to be set to “operating state”.

  The bonus game control means 114 starts from the start to the end of the bonus game (BB game) that can be executed in the bonus game state (in BB) set from the next game when the special role (BB role) is established. Is configured to control.

  The freeze control means 115 executes execution of a control process (for example, a process of accepting a reel rotation start operation or a reel rotation stop operation) related to the progress of the game for a predetermined time (for example, a process of accepting a reel rotation stop operation) when a predetermined condition is satisfied (condition satisfaction). , 20 seconds) to set a freeze. In this embodiment, freeze A and freeze B are set as the freeze. Freeze A is a freeze that is set based on a lottery result of Freeze lottery A, which will be described later, which is executed when combination determination result numbers 22 to 27 (push order 6 selections) are selected, and Freeze B is the above-mentioned freeze lottery This is a freeze set based on a lottery result of a later-described freeze lottery B executed when a lottery result of A or a combination determination result number 32 (strong watermelon) is selected. In this embodiment, when the freeze A is set, the reel effect for freeze A is executed, and when the freeze B is set, the reel effect for freeze B is executed (same as above). The reel effect of the aspect may be performed).

As shown in FIG. 14, the main mode control means 116 has a main mode 1 (low accuracy), a main mode 2 (high accuracy), a main mode 3 (AT precursor), a main mode 4 (AT in preparation: in preparation / AT ) Of the four main modes (the word in parentheses is a convenient name). In these main modes, the rate of occurrence of a freeze in which a reel effect or the like is executed may be changed for each main mode.

  The main mode 1 is a non-AT mode (normal mode) that is set before winning a later-described AT lottery. When the main mode 1 is set, the process shifts to the main mode 2 when the condition B1 is satisfied, and shifts to the main mode 3 when the condition B3 is satisfied. The condition B1 is to win a high-precision mode shift lottery described later, and the condition B3 is to win an AT lottery described later.

  As with the main mode 1, the main mode 2 is a normal mode during non-AT that is set before winning a later-described AT lottery. In the main mode 2, for example, the probability of winning the AT lottery is set higher than when the main mode 1 is set. When the main mode 2 is set, the process shifts to the main mode 2 when the condition B2 is satisfied, and shifts to the main mode 3 when the condition B3 is satisfied. The condition B2 is that a predetermined number of games (for example, 5 games) in the main mode 2 are consumed (executed).

The main mode 3 is a non-AT mode that is set when an AT lottery described later is won. In the main mode 3, an effect (a sign effect) that suggests that the AT lottery is won (it is determined that the AT is set) is mainly performed by the sub-control means 200. It has become. If the condition B4 is satisfied when the main mode 3 is set, the mode is shifted to the main mode 4. The condition B4 is a game in which a predetermined end condition (referred to as “precursor end condition”) is satisfied in the main mode 3 (in this embodiment, a predetermined number (determined by a lottery of AT precursor G number described later)). Is digested).

The main mode 4 is a mode during the AT that shifts when the condition B4 is satisfied in the main mode 3. When the main mode 4 is set, a push order flag, which will be described later, is turned ON, and when a push order replay is selected, a push order notification (hereinafter referred to as “replay navigation”) or a push order bell (six choices) is selected. Notification of the correct answer push order (hereinafter referred to as “
Referred to as “Bernavi”). When the main mode 4 is set, if the condition B5 is satisfied, the mode is shifted to the main mode 1 or the main mode 2 (which mode is determined by the mode shift lottery described later). It has become. The condition B5 is that a predetermined end condition (referred to as “AT end condition”) is satisfied in the main mode 4. In the present embodiment, the number of executed games managed (counted) by an AT counter, which will be described later (hereinafter referred to as “AT game number” as appropriate), for example, an initial value of 50 + the number of games determined by an additional lottery, which will be described later. The digestion of (number) is set as an AT termination condition. As a change mode, a predetermined number of game media have been paid out during the AT period, a predetermined number of acquired numbers (the total number of differences between the number of payouts and the number of BETs) has been obtained, and the predetermined number The execution of the bell navigator may be used as the AT end condition.

  In the present embodiment, apart from the main mode described above, there are two gaming states, a chance zone (hereinafter abbreviated as “CZ” where appropriate) and a specialized zone (hereinafter abbreviated as “TZ” where appropriate). It is controlled by mode control means 116. The chance zone is a gaming state that is set when the CZ lottery described later is performed when the main mode is set to either of the main modes 1 and 2, and the AT lottery described above is executed during the CZ. Is set to increase the probability of being The special zone is a gaming state that is set when the special zone shift lottery described later when the special zone is set is set as an opportunity, and during this TZ, the extra lottery A described later is It is frequently executed, and it is possible to acquire a large number of AT games.

  The AT control means 117 is configured to set the AT when the AT setting condition is satisfied and to end the AT when the AT end condition is satisfied. In this embodiment, when the AT lottery described later is won (for example, when the main mode 4 is set as described above), the combination determination result numbers 15 to 20 (the push order including the RT4 transition RP as the winning combination) Replay) is selected (at this time, the push order for establishing the RT4 transition RP is notified, and if this is followed, the process proceeds to RT4). When the setting condition is satisfied, the AT flag indicating that the AT is set is set to ON, and the AT counter for managing the number of AT games is set (initial value 50) (advantageous for the player). This means that AT is started at RT4 where the winning probability of the re-gamer is high). However, when a pressing order different from the notified pressing order is executed in the main mode 4, the AT flag is turned on and the AT counter is set even if the AT setting condition is not satisfied. (In this case, the AT is started at non-RT, RT1 to 3 in which the winning probability of the re-gamer is lower than RT4).

The reason why the transition to RT4 is not set as an AT setting condition is as follows. That is, the main mode 4 is maintained as it is unless the AT termination condition (digestion of the number of AT games) is satisfied, but the AT termination condition is satisfied unless the AT flag is turned ON. (As described above, if the AT flag is not turned ON, the AT counter for managing the number of AT games is not set). For this reason, when the transition to RT4 is set as an AT setting condition (the AT flag is not turned ON even when a push order different from the push order notified during the main mode 4 is executed), the above-described replay is performed. When the navigation is performed, as long as the player executes a pressing order different from the notified pressing order, the main mode 4 remains set without moving to RT4. This is because, when set, the above-described bell navigation is also performed, so that it is possible not to follow the replay navigation but to follow the bell navigation to maintain a period in which the game media is permanently increased. Then, the value of this AT counter is subtracted by “1” for each game (except during RT 5 and 6) (from the time of winning the special zone and the special zone transfer lottery until the transition to the special zone) When the AT counter reaches “0” (= the AT end condition is satisfied), the AT flag is set to OFF and the AT is ended.

  In the present embodiment, even when the BB combination is won or established and set to RT5, 6 with the AT flag turned on, the AT flag remains on, but as described above. , RT 5 and 6 are not subtracted from the AT counter. By doing so, even if the BB combination is won or established when the AT is set, there is no loss for the player (the AT is restarted from the state before winning the BB combination after the end of the BB) it can). On the other hand, if it is desired to control the game AT counter to be decremented whenever the AT flag is ON, the AT flag may be turned OFF when set to RT5, 6 (the AT flag is turned OFF). Therefore, the AT counter is not subtracted, and the AT flag is turned ON again after the end of BB, and the above-described status display lamp may be turned off when the AT flag is turned OFF, or BB Since the AT flag is turned ON again after the end of (1), the AT flag is OFF, but it may be kept lit). Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, even when the AT is set (the AT flag is turned ON) because the push order different from the push order notified during the main mode 4 is not executed, After that, the push order notification is performed, but the push order notification may not be performed (the period during which the push order is not notified may be limited to only a few games).

(Each means constituting the game progress management means 130)
The received medal management means 131 is a game medal actually accepted among game medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 21 (hereinafter referred to as “inserted game medals” as appropriate) (in this embodiment, guided to the receiving passage). A game medal detected by the inserted medal sensor 28b (hereinafter referred to as “accepting game medal” as appropriate) is controlled to be a game medal directly bet or a game medal to be credited. It is configured. In this embodiment, if the bet number (BET number) has not reached the maximum bet allowable number (in the embodiment, the bet number necessary for executing the game (the prescribed number “3”)), the accepted game medal If the bet number has reached the maximum bet allowable number and the credit number has not reached the maximum credit allowable number (“50” in the present embodiment), the accepted game medal is credited. It is comprised so that it may become a game medal to be played.

  In addition, in the game set in the re-game operation state, the acceptance medal management means 131 performs automatic bet processing (the number of game medals equal to the number of bets in the previous game without reducing the number of game medals held by the player. (A process of setting a bet state). If the bet number has reached the maximum bet allowable number and the credit number has reached the maximum credit allowable number, the inserted game medals are returned without being accepted.

The winning combination determining means 132 includes a plurality of winning determination result numbers based on preset winning determination probabilities triggered by the operation of the start lever 25 (the operation of the start lever 25 has been effectively accepted). Are configured to perform a combination determination process for selecting at least one combination determination result number. This combination determination process is performed by random number lottery using the random number generator 66 and the sampling circuit 67 shown in FIG. Specifically, after one random number (number) is acquired (latched and read) by the sampling circuit 67 from the random number sequence generated by the random number generator 66, the acquired random number is stored in the above-mentioned role lottery table. It is configured to determine which combination determination result among a plurality of set combination determination result numbers corresponds, and select the combination determination result number.

  Information indicating the combination determination result number selected by the combination determination process is configured to be stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 63, for example. Note that the information on the role determination result number of the non-special role is cleared (erased) after the information is stored and before the next game is started, regardless of whether or not a small role or re-playing role is established. On the other hand, the information of the role determination result number of the special role is cleared when the special role is established, is not cleared when the special role is not established, and is carried over to the next game. .

  The game progress information determining means 133 is mainly configured to execute various lotteries for determining information necessary for progressing the game. In the present embodiment, as such a lottery, the high-precision mode transition lottery, AT lottery, AT precursor G number lottery, CZ lottery, CZ G number lottery, push order lottery (9 choices), extra lottery A, extra lottery B , Push order game lottery, 6-option navigation lottery A, special zone shift lottery, freeze lottery A, freeze lottery B, and mode shift lottery. In a third embodiment to be described later, push order lottery (6 selections) is also performed.

  The high-accuracy mode transition lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the main mode 2 when the main mode 1 is set. The selection items and selection probabilities in the high-accuracy mode transition lottery are as shown in FIG. 15A (the selection items and the numerical values of the selection probabilities can be changed as appropriate. The same applies to the following lotteries).

  The AT lottery is a lottery that determines whether or not to shift to the AT when the main mode 1 or 2 is set as described above. This is a lottery for determining the number of AT precursor games (the number of games scheduled to be executed in the main mode 3). The selection items and selection probabilities in each lottery are as shown in FIGS. 15 (B) and 15 (C).

  The CZ lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the CZ when the main mode 1 or 2 is set as described above. When the CZ lottery is won for the CZ lottery , A lottery for determining the number of games of CZ (the number of games scheduled to be executed in CZ). The selection items and selection probabilities in each lottery are as shown in FIGS. 15 (D) and 15 (E).

  The push order lottery (9 selections) is a lottery for determining the push order to be notified when the combination determination result number 1 (required push order unreplayed) is selected in the RT4 in-process A and B and the RT4AT in-process described later. is there. The selection items and selection probabilities in the push order lottery (9 selections) are as shown in FIG.

The extra lottery A is a lottery for determining the additional number of AT games as described above when the special zone is set, and the extra lottery B is a combination determination result number 1 in the RT4AT mid-process described later. This is a lottery for determining the above-mentioned number of AT games to be added when (Push Order Unrequired Replay) is selected. The selection items and selection probabilities in each lottery are as shown in FIGS. 15 (G) and 15 (H). The combination decision result number 1 (replay regardless of push order) is selected only at RT4, and when set to AT, a push order different from the push order notified by the player is executed. When shifting to RT1 to RT3, even if the AT is set, the extra lottery A is not performed. The same applies when a pressing order different from the notified pressing order is executed in the main mode 4 and the AT flag is turned on (when RT1 to RT3) even though the AT setting condition is not satisfied. It is. That is, when the player performs a pressing order different from the notified pressing order, the extra lottery A is not performed. The combination determination result number 1 (the push order unrequired replay) is selected only at RT4, but may be selected at other RTs. However, it is preferable to keep the probability of being selected at other RTs extremely low.

  The push order hitting game lottery determines whether or not to execute a push order hitting game, which will be described later, when combination determination result numbers 22 to 27 (selection of the pressing order bell 6) are selected in the AT processing described later. It is a lottery. The selection items and the selection probabilities in the pushing order game lottery are as shown in FIG.

  The 6-choice navigation lottery A is a modification of a later-described combination determination result number 28-30 process performed when a combination determination result number 28-30 (push order bell 3 selection) is selected in the AT process described later. A lottery that determines whether to report the push order from the first stop to the third stop (from the first push order to the third push order) or only the first stop push order (first push order) is there. The selection items and selection probabilities in the 6-choice navigation lottery A are as shown in FIG.

  The special zone transfer lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to allow the shift to the special zone when the AT is set to the special zone. The selection items and selection probabilities in the special zone transfer lottery are as shown in FIG.

  Freeze lottery A is a lottery that determines whether or not to set Freeze A or Freeze B, which will be described later, when combination determination result numbers 22-27 (push order bell 6 selection) are selected in the Freeze control process described later. The freeze lottery B is a lottery for determining whether or not to set a freeze B, which will be described later, when a combination determination result number 32 (strong watermelon) is selected in the freeze control process. The selection items and selection probabilities in each lottery are as shown in FIGS. 15 (L) and 15 (M).

  The mode transition lottery is a lottery for determining whether to shift from the main mode 4 to the main mode 1 or to the main mode 2 when the above-described AT termination condition is satisfied. The selection items and selection probabilities in the mode transition lottery are as shown in FIG.

  In the push order lottery (6 choices), when the combination determination result number 32 (strong watermelon) is selected in the freeze lottery process B of the third embodiment to be described later, a push order that is not normally required to be notified is selected. It is a lottery that is decided (to make it difficult for the player to know whether the 6th push-bell selection was won or the strong watermelon was won). The selection items and selection probabilities in the push order lottery (6 choices) are as shown in FIG.

  The reel control means 134 starts the rotation of the reels 3a to 3c when the start lever 25 is operated (the operation of the start lever 25 is effectively accepted), and all the reels that start the rotation start at a constant speed. After the rotation state is reached, the corresponding reels 3a to 3c are sequentially operated in response to the fact that the stop switches 26a, 26b, and 26c are sequentially operated (the operations of the stop switches 26a to 26c are effectively accepted). It is comprised so that rotation may be stopped.

  The rotation stop control of each of the reels 3a to 3c is performed by operating the stop switches 26a to 26c based on each stop table (not shown) set (set) according to the winning combination determination result number selected by the winning combination determination process. This is performed in accordance with (pushing order, operation timing, etc.). The reels 3a to 3c are stopped so that the reels 3a to 3c are stopped within a predetermined stop allowable time (for example, 190 milliseconds) from the timing when the stop switches 26a, 26b, and 26c are operated (in this embodiment, (Within a maximum of 5 sliding frames).

  That is, as a result of the combination determination process, when a predetermined game combination is selected as an allowable combination combination, the corresponding symbol of the selected game combination is displayed on the active line 29 as much as possible within the allowable stoppage time. In the case of losing, the reels 3a to 3c are controlled to be stopped so that the corresponding symbol of any game combination is not stopped and displayed on the active line 29. In this embodiment, when a re-gamer or a small role is elected while the winning combination of the BB role is overtaken, the re-game role or the small role is given priority (the priority is higher for the re-game role but changed) Yes) The reel rotation stop control of the re-game combination priority or the small combination priority to be established is performed.

  The reel control means 134 also performs reel control for reel production at the time of freeze setting. That is, when Freeze A is set, a reel effect for Freeze A (for example, each reel that has been stopped is rotated in the reverse direction and then rotated forward to obtain a predetermined symbol combination (for example, “Seven Seven Seven”). ") Is controlled to execute a reel effect in such a manner that the display is stopped and displayed in each upper display area in the display window W). On the other hand, when Freeze B is set, the reel effect for Freeze B (for example, each reel that has been stopped is rotated in the reverse direction and then rotated forward to generate a specific symbol combination (for example, “Character Character Character Character”). ") Is controlled to perform reel control for executing a reel effect in such a manner that the display is stopped and displayed in each upper display area in the display window W.

  The stop display symbol determining means 135 determines which symbol is stopped and displayed by the reels 3a to 3c, and a combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the active line 29 is established. It is configured to determine whether or not.

  The established combination information regarding the established game combination is configured to be stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 63, for example. The stored winning combination information is cleared during the transition to the next game period. In addition, when the winning combination information of the special combination (BB combination) is stored, bonus game operating information indicating that the bonus game (BB game) can be executed is stored. This bonus game operating information is used when the bonus game is terminated when the bonus game end condition (in this embodiment, after the bonus game is started, game medals exceeding the prescribed number (450) are paid out) is satisfied. It is supposed to be cleared. In this specification, the gaming state in which the BB combination is established and the BB game can be performed is appropriately referred to as “BB operating game state” or simply “BB operating” or “BB operating”. .

  The payout medal management means 136 adds the number of game medals according to the small combination established when the small combination is established, and adds the number of credits to the credit number when the credit number does not reach the maximum allowable credit number. When the number of credits reaches the maximum allowable credit number due to the payout, the payout is made by actual payout for driving the hopper 50 via the hopper drive circuit 52. In addition, the payout medal management means 136, when the clearing operation (pressing operation of the clearing switch 24) is effectively accepted, the number of game medals bet or the number of game medals credited to the hopper 50. It is designed to be refunded by driving.

  The blocker control means 137 outputs a blocker signal for controlling the blocker 48 described above, and switches the blocker 48 between an ON state (game medal acceptable state) and an OFF state (game medal unacceptable state). It is configured as follows. When the blocker 48 is turned off, the game medals inserted into the medal slot 21 are guided and returned to the return path. However, insertion of a game medal is detected by the inserted medal sensor 28a.

The display lamp control means 138 includes the above-described various display lamps (MAX-BET display lamp 46a, BET lamp 46b, throwable display lamp 46c, game start display lamp 46d, re-game display lamp 46e, status display lamp 46f, Control relating to turning on and off of the number display lamp 46g, the CRE lamp 46h, and the WIN lamp 46j) is performed via the display lamp control circuit 47. When the WIN lamp 46j is to function as a main-side push order indicator, the WIN lamp 46j is controlled by the main-side push order management means 139.

  The main-side push order management means 139 controls ON / OFF of a push order flag for identifying whether or not to report the push order during non-AT or AT, and is selected by a combination determination process. In accordance with the combination determination result number, the pressing order to be notified is determined, and the pressing order number corresponding to the determined pressing order (any one of “1 to 13” or “0” when the pressing order is not notified) is selected. It is supposed to be. In the present embodiment, push order numbers are set as shown in the correspondence table of FIG. In this embodiment, when the special combination (BB combination) is won, the push order flag is uniformly turned off (however, if a special internal counter is provided and the special combination is won but not established) , The internal medium counter is set, and the number of games until the internal medium counter reaches 0 may make it difficult to be aware of the fact that the push order is informed even if the push order flag is OFF and that the game has entered the bonus inside. Or, if the special role is established, the push order flag is turned off uniformly, but if the special role is won but not established, the push order flag is not turned off immediately, The push order flag may be turned off after several games). The reason why the push order flag is turned OFF is to reduce the payout rate inside the bonus. On the other hand, if it is not necessary to lower the payout rate inside the bonus, the push order flag may be kept ON even when a special combination is won. In this case, the push order flag may be turned off when the special combination is established, or may be kept on. In the present embodiment, as described above, the AT flag is kept ON while the bonus is inside and during the bonus. However, the AT flag may be turned OFF together with the push order flag OFF.

  The “corresponding push order” described in the center column in the correspondence table is a basic push order set corresponding to the combination determination result number shown in the right column, and the push order is notified. Basically, the corresponding pressing order is determined as the notified pressing order (a pressing order other than the corresponding pressing order may be determined). For example, when any of the combination determination result numbers 4, 10, 16, and 23 is selected, basically, the pressing order of “middle right and left” is determined, and when the combination determination result number 30 is selected. Basically, the pressing order of “first right” is determined. The push order numbers are set as shown in correspondence with the corresponding push orders.

  The push order number 0 is selected when the push order is not notified, and the corresponding push order is “unknown”. Further, the push order numbers 10 to 13 are push order numbers for a push order hitting game described later. The push order number 10 is a push order number that is selected when the corresponding push order “???” (which is unknown in any push order) that determines the first push order to the third push order is determined. The push order numbers 11 to 13 notify only the first push order and apply the second and third push orders. The corresponding push order “left?” (The first push order is “left” and the rest is unknown. ), "? Middle?" (First push order is "middle" and the rest is unknown), "?? right" (first push order is "right" and the rest is unknown), respectively. Is the push order number.

  Further, the main-side push order management means 139 causes the WIN lamp 46j to function as a main-side push order indicator and notifies the selected push order number. Specifically, the push order number is notified using two 7-segment lamps (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as “7-segment”) provided in the WIN lamp 46j. FIG. 17 shows an example of the notification mode. FIG. 17A shows a mode in which the push order number 5 is displayed as a decimal number, in which “0” is displayed on the left 7 segment and “5” is displayed on the right 7 segment. FIG. 17B shows a mode in which the push order number 12 is displayed in decimal number, and “1” is displayed on the left 7-segment and “2” is displayed on the 7-segment on the right.

  Also, when displaying the push order number, distinguish between the case where the push order number selected corresponding to the push order bell is displayed and the case where the push order number selected corresponding to the push order replay is displayed. You may make it do. FIG. 17C shows a mode in which the push order number 8 is displayed in decimal numbers corresponding to the push order bell, and the left 7-segment is a position (indicating that it corresponds to the push order bell ( The lamp (which can be set to an arbitrary position) is turned on, and “8” is displayed on the right 7-segment. FIG. 17D shows a mode in which the push order number 8 is displayed in decimal notation in correspondence with the push order replay, and the left segment 7 indicates that the push order replay is supported ( The lamp (which can be any position different from the position of (C)) is lit, and “8” is displayed on the right 7-segment. Such a distinguished display mode can be applied both when a formal push order number is notified and when a dummy push order number is notified. In addition, when displaying the push order number, it is possible to distinguish from the display of the number of payouts by displaying in the left 7-segment not corresponding to the number (for example, push order) When the number 5 is displayed, a lamp at a position (which may be an arbitrary position) indicating that it is a pressing order number is turned on in the left 7 segment, and “5” is displayed in the right segment. When (5 payouts) is displayed, “0” is displayed on the left 7 segment and “5” is displayed on the right 7 segment).

  On the other hand, instead of the push order number, the selected combination determination result number or a combination determination group number described later may be displayed. FIG. 17E shows a mode in which the combination determination result number 45 is displayed in decimal numbers corresponding to the push order bell. “4” is displayed on the left 7 segment, and the right 7 segment is displayed. “5” is displayed. The display may be performed in binary. For example, as shown on the right side of FIG. 17 (F), the push order numbers and the like are displayed in association with bits 0 to 6 in the case of displaying in binary numbers with respect to the lamps at respective positions of 7 segments. FIG. 17F shows a mode in which “0101011” is displayed as a binary number in the left or right 7-segment, and the lamp at the corresponding bit position is lit.

  In the present embodiment, switching between when the WIN lamp 46j is used as a main-side push order indicator and when it is used as a game medal payout indicator is performed at the next timing. That is, after displaying the number of payouts in one game, the WIN lamp 46j is temporarily turned off when a bet operation is performed in the next game. Then, the pressing order number is displayed at an arbitrary timing from when the start lever 25 is operated until each reel enters the constant speed rotation state. Then, when all the reels are stopped, the WIN lamp 46j indicated by the push order number is turned off, and then the number of payouts is displayed according to the game medal payout process. When the bet operation is performed, the WIN lamp 46j is not turned off and the display is switched to “00” or the like, and when the start lever is operated, the push order number is displayed from that state. May be. Similarly, when switching from the display of the push order number to the display of the number of payouts, the WIN lamp 46j is not turned off, but the display of the push order number is switched to the display such as “00”, and the payout number is displayed from that state. Or, the number of payouts may be displayed directly from the state in which the push order number is displayed.

  Further, as a change mode, instead of using the WIN lamp 46j as a main-side push order indicator, a dedicated main-side push order indicator may be provided. For example, as shown in FIG. 18A, a main-side push order indicator using four lamps may be provided. In this embodiment, the display patterns of the four lamps are determined in correspondence with the pressing order numbers, and the display pattern numbers corresponding to the pressing order numbers are determined. When a push order number is selected, a display pattern number corresponding to the push order number may be selected, and four lamps may be turned on with the display pattern corresponding to the display pattern number.

FIG. 18B shows an example of the correspondence relationship between such push order numbers, display pattern numbers, and display patterns. On the other hand, it is also possible to provide an image display device such as a liquid crystal display device controlled by the main control means 100 and use it as a main side push order display device. As another modification, three display lamps, that is, a 1-BET display lamp 46bA, a 2-BET display lamp 46bB, and a MAX-BET display lamp 46bC, may function as a main-side push order indicator. . In this case, since there are eight display patterns at the maximum, the corresponding push order number is limited to eight, but the existing lamp is used in the same manner as when the WIN lamp 46j is used as the main push order indicator. Therefore, there is an advantage that the processing load and cost can be reduced as compared with the case where a dedicated main side push order indicator is newly installed.

  In addition, by increasing the number of lamps used as a push order indicator, it is also possible to distinguish whether it is a push order display at the time of push order replay winning or a push order display at the time of push order bell winning. In addition, as described above, when each push order is displayed depending on the display patterns of a plurality of lamps, a chart or the like indicating the correspondence between each display pattern and the push order is displayed on, for example, an image display device or the like. It is preferable to display it so that the player can confirm it. Moreover, you may make it provide what makes some lamps blink or changes luminescent color as an aspect of a display pattern. For example, when notifying the pressing order using three lamps, a reel corresponding to each lamp is determined in advance (for example, the first lamp is the left reel, the second lamp is the middle reel, the third lamp Is right reel). Also, determine the light emission color such that the first push order is “red”, the second push order is “green”, and the third push order is “blue”. (For example, when the first lamp is “green”, the second lamp is “red”, and the third lamp is “blue”, the “middle left and right” push order is displayed. It is conceivable that the message is displayed. Moreover, you may make it alert | report a pressing order using a buzzer sound.

  When the push order bell or push order replay is selected but the push order is not notified (mainly during non-AT), the mask processing means 140 uses the information on the selected combination determination result number as a mask processing role. Mask processing is performed to replace the decision result number information. FIG. 11B shows a combination determination result number for mask processing. As shown in the figure, in this embodiment, combination determination result numbers 40 to 45 are set as combination determination result numbers for mask processing (names corresponding to each combination determination result number are distinguished from each combination determination result number). For the sake of convenience). Each combination determination result number for mask processing is associated with each type of combination determination result number selected by combination determination processing. For example, combination determination result number 41 (common replay B) is associated with combination determination result numbers 3 to 20 (push order replay), and combination determination result number 42 (common bell) is combination determination result numbers 21 to 30 (push (Order bell).

  In this way, by replacing the combination determination result number selected by the combination determination process with the combination determination result number for mask processing, and transmitting information of the combination determination result number for mask processing to the sub-control means 200, There are advantages like In other words, the sub-control means 200 may change the background color or content of the image effect according to the type of game combination that has been won (permitted to be established) by the combination determination process. For this reason, according to the type of the combination determination result number selected by the combination determination process, the combination of the combination determination result number for mask processing is received, and information on the combination determination result number for the mask processing is received. The sub-control means 200 can determine the contents of the image effect according to the number information. For example, when the information of the combination determination result number 40 is received, an effect (strong effect) is given to give the player a sense of expectation, and when the information of the combination determination result number 41 is received, the player It is possible to decide to perform an effect (weak effect) that does not give the user a sense of expectation.

Further, by performing such mask processing, there are the following advantages. Since the combination determination result numbers for the mask processing are associated with a plurality of combination determination numbers, for example, whether or not the winning order replay is won or the pressing order bell is won can be specified,
It is impossible to specify which push order bell is won. In other words, in spite of the fact that the push order is not reported during non-AT, illegally access the information transmission path from the main control means to the sub-control means and try to illegally acquire the information of the role determination result number There is an advantage that fraudulent acts can be prevented. The mask process refers to a process that makes it difficult to specify the type by removing information related to the operation mode from the selected combination determination result number information. In the case where the pressing order is not notified, the information on the pressing order number 0 (the pressing order is unknown) can be transmitted to enhance the effect of preventing such illegal acts. If the push order is not notified, the push order number may not be transmitted.

  Note that the mask processing in the present embodiment rewrites (overwrites) the information of the combination determination result number itself selected by the combination determination process and stored in a predetermined storage area to the combination determination result number for mask processing. Instead, when the information on the combination determination result number is transmitted to the sub-control means 200, the combination determination result number stored in a predetermined storage area is read, and a predetermined numerical value is set for the read combination determination number. It is added and replaced with a role determination number for mask processing, and information on the role determination result number for mask processing is set in a transmission buffer (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “CB”; CB is an abbreviation of command buffer). is there. This point will be described later. For each combination determination result number, a predetermined numerical value may be defined directly on the program, or may be managed in a table and referred to as appropriate.

  As a modification example of the mask process, a combination determination group number shown in FIG. 11C may be used. The combination determination group number is a combination of the combination determination result numbers selected by combination determination processing into a plurality of groups (classified according to the type of winning combination). In the case of this modified example, when not informing the pressing order, not the information of the selected combination determination result number but the combination determination group number associated with the combination determination result number is transmitted. Even in this case, the sub-control unit 200 that has received the information on the combination determination group number can determine the contents of the image effect according to the group number information.

  In the case of the above-described modification of the mask processing, since a common numerical value is used in the combination determination result number and combination determination group number, which number is sent when the sub-control means receives it. It may not be possible to determine whether or not the production contents cannot be determined. In the present embodiment, when one piece of information is sent as a command, a command indicating the type (for example, indicating whether it is a role determination result number or a role determination group number) and the content (for example, the number “ 3 ”(decimal number) command is sent separately so that such a problem does not occur. On the other hand, when these numbers are transmitted as one 8-bit data (binary number) without being divided into two commands, for example, the following may be considered. That is, when sending the combination determination result number, the number is transmitted as it is, and when transmitting the combination determination group number, a predetermined number is added instead of the number as it is (for example, “7” 1) and send it.

The pushing order hitting game control means 141 is configured to control the pushing order hitting game. A push order guessing game is a notification that hides part or all of the push order that is the correct answer push order, and when the player can execute the correct push order, the player is given a predetermined profit (of the game medium) In addition, an AT setting, an additional number of AT games, etc.) are given. In the present embodiment, in the AT process to be described later, when a winning determination game lottery is executed when a combination determination result number 22 to 27 (push order bell 6 selection) is selected, Is set. When the pressing order hitting game is set, the pressing order that is the correct pressing order is determined, and the pressing order number (any one of 10 to 13) for the pressing order game corresponding to the determined pressing order is determined. The notification of the push order corresponding to the push order number (notification in a state where at least a part of the push order is turned down) is performed. When the push order game is set, the push order flag is ON, but the above-described mask processing is performed (unauthorized access,
When trying to extract information, the correct answer push order cannot be specified). The sub recognizes that the pressing order hit game has been set by receiving the pressing order number for the pressing order hit game.

  In addition, in the push order hitting game, every time the player operates the stop switch, it is determined whether or not the correct answer pressing order is set. Sent. On the other hand, when it is not the correct answer pressing order, failure information indicating that is transmitted. The sub-control means 200 that has received the information determines whether or not the pushing order game has succeeded based on the information, and performs an effect (a pushing order game success effect or a failure effect) according to the information. It has become. In addition, it is determined whether or not the correct answer is pressed, and the timing for transmitting success information or failure information corresponds to the operated stop switch after transmitting information indicating that the stop switch has been operated. The timing can be any time before the information indicating that the reel to be stopped is transmitted. On the other hand, it may be a timing after transmitting information indicating that the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch has stopped and before transmitting information indicating that another stop switch has been operated.

(Means constituting main communication control means 150)
The control command transmission unit 151 is configured to transmit a control command including various information related to the game at a predetermined timing. For example, as a control command to be transmitted when the start lever is operated, a control command including information on a freeze number (hereinafter referred to as “freeze number command” as appropriate), and information on a push order flag ON / OFF are included. Control command (hereinafter referred to as “push order flag command” as appropriate), control command including information on AT flag ON / OFF (hereinafter referred to as “AT flag command” as appropriate),
Control command (hereinafter referred to as “main mode command” as appropriate) including information indicating which of the main modes 1 to 4 is set, RT game state of non-RT, RT1 to RT6 Control command including information indicating whether or not the command is set (hereinafter referred to as “RT command” where appropriate), control command including information regarding the pressing order number (hereinafter referred to as “pressing number command” as appropriate), non-special A control command (hereinafter referred to as a “non-special role determination result number command” as appropriate) including information on a combination determination result number (a combination determination result number selected by a combination determination process or a masked combination determination result number) And a control command including information on the role determination result number of the special role (hereinafter referred to as “special role determination result number command” as appropriate. Also, the role of the non-special role) There is a constant result number command and simply are collectively referred to as role determination result number command of the special role is referred to as a "role determination result number command"). In addition to this, a control command including set value information, a control command including information on the number of AT games added, a control command including information indicating that the reel effect performed during freezing has ended, and executed in the sub-control means A control command including information indicating the content of the effect to be performed may be transmitted when the start lever is operated.

In addition, the control command transmission unit 151 includes a control including information indicating that the first stop operation has been received when the first stop operation (operation of the stop switch for stopping the first reel) is received. A command (hereinafter referred to as “first stop acceptance command” as appropriate) is transmitted, and information on the first cylinder stop is included when triggered by the first cylinder stop (reel stop corresponding to the first stop operation). A control command (hereinafter referred to as “first stop command” as appropriate) is transmitted. Similarly, when a second stop operation (operation of a stop switch for stopping the second reel) is received, a control command (hereinafter referred to as “ A control command including information on the second cylinder stop (hereinafter referred to as appropriate) when the second cylinder stop (reel stop corresponding to the second stop operation) is triggered. (Referred to as “second stop command”). Similarly, when a third stop operation (operation of a stop switch for stopping the third reel) is received, a control command including information indicating that the third stop operation has been received (hereinafter referred to as “first” Control command (hereinafter referred to as “3 stop acceptance command”) and information on the 3rd cylinder stop (hereinafter referred to as “3 stop reception command”). A third stop command). Further, after determining the stop symbol, a control command including information of a stop display symbol to be described later (hereinafter referred to as “all stop command” as appropriate since it is used as a command indicating that the entire cylinder has stopped), a game A control command including information on the number of medals to be paid out (hereinafter referred to as “payout number command” as appropriate) is transmitted.

  In the present embodiment, the combination determination process is performed in response to the operation of the start lever, the combination determination result number is selected, and the push order number is determined based on the selected combination determination result number. It has become. However, the command transmission to the sub-control means is such that the push order number command is performed before the combination determination result number command. This is the same whether or not the above mask processing is performed. That is, as shown in FIG. 19, the information is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM, with the combination determination result number prior to the pressing order number, but the information is set in the transmission buffer (CB). The pressing order number is performed before the combination determination result number. When the mask process is not performed, as shown in FIG. 19A, the combination determination result number read from the RAM is set to CB as it is. However, when the mask process is performed, As shown in FIG. 19B, a mask process is performed to add a predetermined numerical value (“18” in the example) to the numerical value (“24” in the example) of the combination determination result number read from the RAM. Therefore, the combination determination result number subjected to the mask processing is set in CB. As described above, in this embodiment, the mask process is performed when a command is transmitted. By doing so, it is not necessary to provide an area for storing the masked role determination result number in the RAM or the like, so that an increase in the storage area can be suppressed.

  In the present embodiment, a combination determination result number command (which is a special combination combination determination result number command, but may be a non-special combination combination determination result number command) is a command indicating that the start lever has been operated. The sub-control means starts the effect that is executed when the start lever is operated, when the special control combination determination result number command is received. As a result, it is not necessary to send a command indicating that the start lever has been operated as a separate command, so that the processing load on the main control means can be reduced. Further, as described above, the sub-control means for receiving the control commands in this order by transmitting the pressing order number command before the combination determination result number command precedes the effect processing based on the combination determination result number. It is possible to start a push order navigation effect, which will be described later, as an effect process based on the push order number command, or to start a push order navigation effect, etc. during the effect process based on the combination determination result number. Note that communication between the main control unit 100 and the sub control unit 200 (sub main control unit 200A) can be performed only in one direction from the main control unit 100 to the sub control unit 200 (sub main control unit 200A). Yes.

The outer end signal transmitting means 152 is configured to transmit an outer end signal to a data counter, a hall computer, or the like by judging that the game state is predetermined (for example, AT is set). Yes. In the present embodiment, the output timing of the outer end signal ON related to the AT setting is the timing when the AT flag is turned ON. On the other hand, the AT setting outer end signal ON may be output at the timing when the AT flag is turned ON and the state is shifted to a specific RT gaming state (for example, RT4). Further, the outer end signal OFF may be output at the timing when the AT flag is turned OFF (the outer end signal OFF may not be output when the special role is won and the AT flag is turned OFF). ).

On the other hand, the sub-control means 200 mainly controls the sub-main control means (first sub-control means) 200A for managing (instructing) the lamp effect, the image effect, and the sound effect, and mainly controls the image effect and the sound effect ( Sub-sub control means (second sub-control means) 200B for execution).

  The sub main control means 200A is roughly divided into an effect management means 210 and a sub main communication control means 230. The production management unit 210 includes a sub-side push order management unit 211, a game production management unit 212, a notification production management unit 213, and a lamp production control unit 214. The sub-main communication control unit 230 includes a control command reception unit 231, An effect command transmission unit 232 and a state command reception unit 233 are provided. Each of the above-described means in the sub-main control means 200A includes the sub-main CPU 71, the ROM 72, the RAM 73, hardware such as an electronic circuit and the control program stored in the ROM 72 arranged on the sub-main control board 70A shown in FIG. It is a functional representation of what is configured by software such as.

(Means constituting the production management means 210)
The sub-side push order management unit 211 selects a role determination result number (for example, a role determination result number 2 or a role determination result number 21) that does not change the profits obtained by the player's pressing order, or the player The profits obtained by the pushing order by the change change, but the profit does not change regardless of the pushing order of the specific part (for example, the part decision result numbers 28 to 30; if the first stop is correct, When the second stop and the third stop may be selected), the sub-control unit 200 side determines the push order and manages the determined push order. Further, when determining the push order, a 6-option navigation lottery B, a push order lottery A, a push order lottery B, and a push order lottery C are performed.

  The 6-choice navigation lottery B is decided on the main control means side when information on any of the combination determination result numbers 28 to 30 (push order bell 3 choice) is received in a change example of processing at the time of the start lever described later. Not only the first stop push order, but also the second stop and third stop push order (from the first push order to the third push order), or the first stop determined by the main control means side It is a lottery that determines whether to report only the pressing order (first pressing order). Selection items and selection probabilities in the 6-choice navigation lottery B are as shown in FIG.

  In the push order lottery A, in the example of processing change at the time of the start lever, which will be described later, when winning in the 6-choice navigation lottery B, or the information of the combination determination result number 21 (specific push order bell) and the information of the push order number 9 Is a lottery that determines the second push order and the third push order. Selection items and selection probabilities in the push order lottery A are as shown in FIG.

  The push order lottery B is a lottery for determining a push order to be notified when information on a combination determination result number 2 (specific push order replay) is received during CZ in an example of a change in processing at the time of a start lever described later. . Selection items and selection probabilities in the push order lottery B are as shown in FIG.

  In the push order lottery C, in the example of changing the process at the time of the start lever, which will be described later, any information of the combination determination result numbers 3 to 8 (push order replay) is received during CZ (in this case, the re-playing combination 5 (The pressing order number corresponding to the pressing order for establishing) is also received), and a lottery for determining a pressing order different from the pressing order corresponding to the received pressing order number. An example of selection items and selection probabilities in the push order lottery C is shown in FIG. FIG. 20 (D) shows an example in which a combination determination result number 3 (push order number 1) is received, and a push order (“left middle right” that may establish the re-game combination 5 is shown. "Left first") is not selected.

The game effect management means 212 mainly executes an execution time of an effect or an image (hereinafter referred to as “game effect”) executed by the sub-sub control means 200B mainly for the purpose of improving the interest of the game or improving the game performance. Management is performed based on a control command from the main control means 100. Examples of game effects include continuous effects, single effects, assist effects, and the like.

  The continuous effect is an effect that continues over a plurality of game periods, and mainly displays an image that becomes a series of stories over a plurality of game periods using the image display device 11, For example, an image that displays an effect image or the like that symbolizes that the vehicle is in an AT state. When performing a continuous effect or a single effect described below, an effect using the effect lamps 12, 13a, 13b, 14a, 14b and the decoration lamps 32a, 32b is performed, or the speakers 15a, 15b, 44a, 44b are used. It may be performed by combining the productions.

The single-shot effect is an effect that is executed once when a specific situation occurs in the progress of the game. For example, there is an effect that the image display device 11 displays an image that implies the winning expectation degree of the game player when each reel rotates. Further, when the additional number of AT games is selected in the above-described additional lottery A / B performed in the main control means 100 (when a control command including information on the additional number is received), the additional number is increased. An effect of displaying a value (for example, a character such as “+10”) on the display screen 11a of the image display device 11 (hereinafter referred to as “AT addition effect”) is also an example of a single effect.

  The assist effect is an effect for supporting the player. In this embodiment, the push order navigation effect is mainly performed according to the information of the push order number transmitted by the push order number command from the main control means 100. Done. This push order navigation effect is a single effect that informs the player of the push order corresponding to the push order number. When the order of pressing is determined on the side of the sub-control means, the pressing order navigation effect is performed according to the order of pressing determined by the sub-control means, and the pressing order number transmitted by the pressing order command from the main control means If the sub-control means decides the second push order and the third push order in addition to the first push order corresponding to the information, the push order depends on the push order decided by the main control means and the sub-control means. Navigation production is performed.

  As a specific mode of the push order navigation effect, for example, when the push order corresponding to the push order number is “middle left and right”, a number indicating the push order is displayed on the display screen 11a as “2, 1, 3”. As an example, the display may be displayed side by side from the left in the order of "", or the character information of "middle, left, right" may be displayed. In addition, when displaying the numbers indicating the pressing order, the sound of “Naka”, the sound of “hidari”, and the sound of “migi” are arranged in this order so as to match the operation timing of each stop switch. Output from 15a, 15b, etc. is also an example. In addition, when the pressing order to be notified is “medium first”, displaying the image information indicating that the stop switch 26b is operated first on the display screen 11a is an example.

  In addition, as an assist effect, an effect of notifying information on the winning combination and a symbol to be pressed, an effect of notifying a push position indicating what rotation position the reel should be operated in (hereinafter referred to as “push position navigation effect”) May be performed). For example, when a watermelon small combination becomes a formation allowable combination, there is a mode in which character information such as “Watermelon Win!” Or “Aim for Watermelon!” Is displayed on the display screen 11a (speakers 15a, 15b, etc.). Audio information may be output from the computer).

The notification effect management means 213 mainly executes an execution timing of an image or sound effect (hereinafter referred to as “notification effect”) executed by the sub-sub control means 200B for the purpose of notifying the player of information related to the game. Management is performed based on a control command from the main control means 100. Examples of the notification effect include an error notification effect for notifying that an error has occurred by using character information such as “error occurrence”, and that an image is being prepared at the time of power-off recovery, such as “preparing an image”. For example, an effect that is notified by text information.

  The lamp effect control means 214 is configured to control various lighting effects using the effect lamps 12, 13a, 13b, 14a, and 14b, the decoration lamps 32a and 32b, and the back lamps 38a to 38d.

(Means constituting sub-main communication control means 230)
The control command receiving means 231 is configured to receive a control command from the main control means 100 and store it in a predetermined storage area such as the RAM 73 (command buffer for the received control command).

  Based on the control command from the main control means 100, the effect command transmission means 232 sends an effect command including various information related to effects (for example, an effect command including information on the number of AT games described above) to the sub-sub control means 200B. Configured to send.

  The state command receiving unit 233 receives a state command (for example, a state command including information that an effect command reception error has occurred) from the sub-sub control unit 200B, and a predetermined storage area (received state) such as the RAM 73. (Command buffer for commands).

  The sub-sub control means 200B is roughly provided with an effect execution control means 250 and a sub-sub communication control means 270 with respect to the sub-main control means 200A configured as described above. The effect execution control means 250 includes a game effect execution control means 251 and a notification effect execution control means 252, and the sub-sub communication control means 270 includes an effect command reception means 271 and a state command transmission means 272. Each of the above-described means in the sub-sub control means 200B includes hardware such as a sub-sub CPU 75, ROM 76, RAM 77, and electronic circuit arranged on the sub-sub control board 70B shown in FIG. It is a functional representation of what is composed of wear.

(Means constituting the production execution control means 250)
The game effect execution control means 251 is configured to control the image display device 11, the speakers 15a, 15b, and the like based on the effect command from the sub main control means 200A and execute the above-described game effect.

  The notification effect execution control means 252 is configured to control the image display device 11, the speakers 15a, 15b, and the like based on the effect command from the sub main control means 200A, and execute the notification effect described above.

(Means constituting sub-sub-communication control means 270)
The effect command receiving means 271 is configured to receive an effect command from the sub-main control means 200A and store it in a predetermined storage area (command buffer for the received effect command) such as the RAM 77.

  The status command transmission means 272 is configured to transmit the status command described above to the sub main control means 200A.

The transmission of the control command from the control command transmission unit 151 described above, the transmission of the production command from the production command transmission unit 232, and the transmission of the state command from the state command transmission unit 272 are all performed by a serial communication method (parallel). You may make it carry out by a communication system). Each of the transmission means 151, 232, 272 has the same configuration, and performs processing such as a command buffer (CB) as a storage area for temporarily storing a command to be transmitted, and writing and reading of the command to be transmitted. A command processing unit to perform and a command transmission unit to transmit a command by serial communication are provided.

  The CB has a plurality of storage areas distinguished by respective addresses, and is configured so that 1-byte command data can be stored in each storage area. The command processing unit generates command data to be transmitted, writes the command data in the address area indicated by the CB write pointer, reads the previously written command data from the address area indicated by the CB read pointer, It is configured to write to the TDR (transmission data register) of the transmission unit. The command transmission unit is configured to move the command data written in the TDR to a TSR (transmission shift register), and serially convert and transmit the data.

  One command in this embodiment normally has a 2-byte configuration (a checksum has a 1-byte configuration). The communication method is asynchronous (asynchronous), and has 1 stop bit and 1 parity bit (even parity) (communication method and command configuration can be changed as appropriate).

<Pressing order notification timing>
Next, the push order notification timing in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. As described above, in the slot machine 1, the main control means 100 mainly determines the push order to be notified (some are also determined by the sub control means 200), and the push order is notified by the main control means and the sub control means. Both are supposed to be done. FIG. 21 (A) shows the push order notification timing when the freeze is not set. In the drawings and the following description, “main” and “sub” mean main control means and sub control means, respectively.

  As shown in FIG. 21A, when the freeze is not set, when the start lever is operated, the freeze number command (in this case, the command with freeze number 0), the pressing order from the main to the sub Flag command (push order flag ON command to notify the push order, OFF command otherwise), AT flag command (AT flag ON or OFF command), main mode command (main modes 1-4) Any command), RT command (non-RT, any command of RT1-6), push order number command (if push order is notified, any command of push order numbers 1-13, no notification Is a command with a push order number of 0), a role determination result number command (a role determination result number command of a non-special role (when reporting the push order) Winning combination determination process elected winning combination determination result by number, masking processed winning combination determination result number) and role determination result number command) of Special role if it does not notify the push order is sent.

  The freeze number command, the push order flag command, the AT flag command, the main mode command, the RT command, and the push order number command described above are within the range indicated by the double arrows in the figure (the push order number command is the main side push The order of transmission is arbitrary as long as it is after the notification of the pushing order by the order indicator, but the combination determination result number command is after these commands are transmitted, and the reel reaches the constant speed rotation. (In this embodiment, the combination determination result number command is transmitted before the start of rotation so that the reel is reliably transmitted until the reel reaches constant speed rotation. .)

In addition, the first stop acceptance command, the second stop acceptance command, and the third stop acceptance command are transmitted from the main to the sub upon receiving the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation, respectively. The first stop command, the second stop command, and the third stop command are transmitted from the main to the sub, triggered by the first cylinder stop, the second cylinder stop, and the third cylinder stop, respectively. Furthermore, after determining the stop symbol, the all stop command is transmitted from the main to the sub.

  When notifying the push order, the main starts the push order notice before sending the push order number command (see FIG. 23A), for example, and after sending the all-round cylinder stop command, The push order notification is ended before the payout number command is transmitted (see FIG. 21A). On the other hand, in the sub, for example, after receiving the push order number command and the combination determination result number command, the push order notification is started until the reel reaches the constant speed rotation (see FIG. 23A). After receiving the third stop acceptance command, the push order notification is ended until the third stop command is received (see FIG. 21A). As described above, in this embodiment, the period of the push order notification by the main is set to be longer than the period of the push order notification by the sub. By starting the push order notification by the main first, even if the push order number transmitted to the sub is not properly transmitted and the push order notification by the sub is not correct, the player is correct by the push order notification by the main. Since the push order can be known, it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged.

  It should be noted that the push order notification by the sub is ended halfway when the push order by the player is different from the notified push order (may not be ended). That is, when the second stop operation push order is different from the notification push order, after the second stop acceptance command is received, the push order notice is terminated before the second stop command is received, When the pressing order of the one-stop operation is different from the notification pressing order, the pressing order notification ends after receiving the first stop acceptance command and before receiving the first stop command. By ending in the middle, it is also possible to perform an effect to notify that the pressing order is different thereafter. In this embodiment, the notification of the pushing order by the main does not end in the middle even when the pushing order by the player is different from the notified pushing order. But may be terminated. In this case, it is preferable to terminate the push order notification by the main after the push order notification by the sub ends or at the same time. After the push order notification by the main ends, the push order notification by the sub may be terminated. Further, the start timing of the push order notification by the main can be arbitrarily set as long as it is after the start lever is operated and until the reel rotates at a constant speed.

  In the present embodiment, basically, the push order notification by the main is started by operating the start lever. However, for example, when the reel effect is finished (for example, when setting the freeze described later), When the rotation is started and the reel has reached constant speed rotation, the push order notification can be started. In addition, when the first push order is not notified and the player corrects the first push order, and the second and third push order is notified, the first stop operation has been received. As a trigger, push order notification may be started. In addition, when it is determined in the middle that the pushing order by the player is different from the notified pushing order, the other pushing order is newly determined and switched to the pushing order notice. In addition, when the push order notification by the main is switched, the push order notification by the sub may be switched.

  As an example of changing the start timing of the push order notification, as shown in FIG. 23 (B), the push order notification by the main starts after transmitting the push order number command (the role determination result number command is the main push order). The notification of the push order by the sub is started after receiving the push order number command, and the push order notice by the main and the push order notice by the sub until the reel reaches the constant speed rotation. It may be started simultaneously.

Further, as another modification example of the start timing of the push order notification, the mode shown in FIG. 23C may be adopted. In this aspect, after the push order number command is transmitted from the main to the sub, the push order notification by the main is started (the role determination result number command may be before or after the push order notification by the main). A control command (hereinafter, referred to as a “push order display command”) including information indicating that is displayed (or allowing the sub to display the push order) is transmitted. Then, the push order notification by the sub is started after the push order display command is received until the reel reaches the constant speed rotation. The combination determination result number command may be transmitted after the notification of the pressing order by the main, and the combination determination result number command may have a role of a pressing order display command, so that a separate pressing order display command may not be provided. .

  FIG. 21 (B) shows the push order notification start timing when the freeze is set. In this case, when notifying the pressing order, a freeze number command (in this case, a command of freeze number 1 or 2) is transmitted from the main to the sub when the start lever is operated. Further, after the reel effect is finished, from the main to the sub, a push order flag command (in this case, a push order flag ON command), a push order number command (in this case, any command of push order numbers 1 to 13), A role determination result number command (in this case, a role determination result number command for a non-special role that has not been masked and a role determination result number command for a special role) is transmitted (the role determination result number command is transmitted last) ). Then, the push order notification by the main is started after the end of the reel effect, and the respective commands are transmitted after the start of the reel production. The push order notification by the sub is received until the reels reach a constant speed rotation after receiving the respective commands. Begun during.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the freeze is set, the push order notification is started after the end of the reel effect. This has the following reason (advantage). That is, in this embodiment, as described above, when the freeze is set when the combination determination result numbers 22 to 27 (push order bell 6 selection) are selected, and the combination determination result number 32 (strong watermelon) In some cases, freeze is set in response to the election. During AT, when the push order bell 6 choice is selected, the correct answer push order is notified, but when the strong watermelon is won, it is not necessary to notify the push order, so it is not notified. For this reason, when freeze is set, if the push order is notified before the start of the reel production or during execution, the player knows that the selection of the push order bell is selected instead of the strong watermelon. As a result, there is a risk that interest in reel production will fade. Therefore, when setting the freeze, such a problem is prevented from occurring by starting the notification of the pressing order after the end of the reel effect.

  On the other hand, when the push order is not notified, a freeze number command (in this case, a command of freeze number 1 or 2) is transmitted from the main to the sub when the start lever is operated. Then, after the reel effect is finished, from the main to the sub, a push order flag command (in this case, a push order flag OFF command), a push order number command (in this case, a push order number 0 command), a combination determination result number command (In this case, the non-special role combination determination result number command and the special combination role determination result number command that have been masked) are transmitted. In addition, the push order notification is not performed for both main and sub. In this embodiment, the sub performs an effect during the reel effect execution in the effect process according to the freeze number command.

  As an example of changing the push order notification timing, the mode shown in FIG. 22A (corresponding to a second embodiment described later) may be employed. In this embodiment, when the push order is notified, the freeze number command (in this case, the freeze number 1 or 2 command), the push order flag command (in this case, the command from the main to the sub, when the start lever is operated) In this case, the push order flag OFF command), the push order number command (in this case, the command of push order number 0), the role determination result number command (in this case, the mask determination non-special role role determination result number command and A special role combination determination result number command) is transmitted. Note that details of the transmission timing of each command are omitted in FIG. 22A, but each command is transmitted when the start lever is operated.

  Also, after the reel effect is finished, the main push order notification is started, and then the main to the sub push order flag command (in this case, the push order flag ON command), push order number command (in this case, the push order number) 1), a combination determination result number command (in this case, a combination determination result number command for a non-special combination that has not been masked and a combination determination result number command for a special combination) and the like are transmitted. The push order flag command may be transmitted before the main push order notification. Then, the push order notification by the sub is started after the above commands are received and before the reel reaches the constant speed rotation. When the push order is not notified, the freeze number command (in this case, the freeze number 1 or 2 command) and the push order flag command (in this case, the command from the main to the sub, when the start lever is operated). Command of push order flag OFF), push order number command (in this case, command of push order number 0), role determination result number command (in this case, the mask determination non-special role role determination result number command and special role The combination determination result number command) is transmitted.

  After the reel effect is finished, a push order flag command (in this case, a push order flag OFF command), a push order number command (in this case, a push order number 0 command), and a combination determination result number command (in this case, mask processing is performed) The non-special role determination result number command and the special role determination result number command) are transmitted again. When not informing the push order, the command does not have to be sent again after the reel effect ends. However, since the process when notifying the push order and when not informing can be made common, the command is sent again. I have to. In the modified example, in response to the operation of the start lever, in addition to the freeze number command, the push order flag command, push order number command, role determination result number command (in this case, the role determination of the masked non-special role is determined) Result number command and special role combination determination result number command). This is because it is possible to perform the effect during the reel effect and the push order navigation effect in the effect process according to the role determination result number command without providing the effect process according to the freeze number command in the sub. This is because the sub processing load can be reduced. For example, when the AT is set, the sub performs the effect during the reel effect execution in the effect process according to the first role determination result number command, but does not perform the push order navigation effect (the command with the freeze number 1 or 2). , A command for pressing order flag OFF, a command for pressing order number 0, a role determination result number command for a non-special role masked and a special role determination result number command)) according to the second role determination result number command In the effect process, an effect during execution of the reel effect is not performed, but a push order navigation effect is performed (a command of a push order flag ON, any command of push order numbers 1 to 13, a role of a non-special role that is not masked) Determination result number command and special role combination determination result number command).

  Further, as another example of changing the timing of push order notification, the mode shown in FIG. 22B (corresponding to a third embodiment described later) may be employed. In this embodiment, when the push order is notified, the freeze number command (in this case, the freeze number 1 or 2 command), the push order flag command (in this case, the command from the main to the sub, when the start lever is operated) In this case, regardless of whether or not the push order is won, whether or not the push order flag is ON), the push number command (in this case, whether or not the push order is won) , Any one of the pressing order numbers 1 to 13), a role determination result number command (in this case, a role determination result number command for a non-special role that has not been masked and a role determination result number command for a special role), etc. are transmitted Is done. Note that details of the transmission timing of each command are omitted in FIG. 22B, but are the same as those in FIG.

The push order notification by the main is started when the start lever is operated, and thereafter, the push order number command and the combination determination result number command are transmitted to the sub. The pressing order notification by the sub is started, for example, after receiving the pressing order number command and the combination determination result number command until the reel including the execution of the reel effect reaches the constant speed rotation.

  As described above, in another modified example, when setting the freeze, when the push order is notified, the start lever is operated (when the reel effect is being executed, before the start of the reel effect) as in the case where the freeze is not set. (May be reduced). For this reason, the push order notification is also performed when a combination that does not need to be notified of the push order is won. For example, not only when the hand determination result numbers 22 to 27 (selection of the pressing order bell 6) for which the push order notification is inherently selected are selected, but also the role determination result numbers 32 (strong) that originally do not require the pressing order notification. When watermelon) is selected, an appropriate push order is determined and the push order is notified. For this reason, even if the push order is notified before the start of the reel production or during execution, the player sets the freeze according to the selection of the push order bell 6 selection, or the freeze setting due to the strong watermelon winning. It cannot be determined.

  On the other hand, when the push order is not notified, the freeze number command (in this case, the freeze number 1 or 2 command), the push order flag command (in this case, the command of freeze number 1 or 2) is triggered when the start lever is operated. Command of push order flag OFF), push order number command (in this case, command of push order number 0), role determination result number command (in this case, the mask determination non-special role role determination result number command and special role The combination determination result number command) is transmitted. In addition, the push order notification is not performed for both main and sub.

[Main control processing]
Hereinafter, main control processing performed in the above-described slot machine will be described mainly with reference to FIGS. In the following, a game control process and a timer interrupt process (main) will be described in particular among the control processes performed in the main control means 100 with reference to FIGS. Next, among the various control processes performed in the sub-main control means 200A, the program start process, the sub-main loop process, and the power-off process will be described with reference to FIGS.

<Game control processing>
In the game control process performed by the main control means 100, as shown in FIG. 24A, first, a game start process is performed (step S1). In this game start process, as shown in FIG. 24 (B), first, the information of the push order number stored in the previous game is cleared (step S21). Next, a game operation state (for example, a re-game operation state or a BB operation state) is set (step S22), and a control command including information on game information (setting value, game operation state, etc.) is generated (step S23). Control command set 1 is performed (step S24). As shown in FIG. 24C, this control command 1 prohibits interruption (step S31) and performs control command set 2 (step S32).

  In this control command set 2, as shown in FIG. 24D, first, a designated address in the command buffer (CB) is acquired based on the position of the write pointer (step S41). Next, it is determined whether or not the control command can be written to the designated address (step S42). If writing is possible, the control command is written to the designated address (step S43), the position of the write pointer is updated (step S44), the control command set 2 is terminated, and the process returns. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S42 that writing is not possible, the processing in steps S43 and S44 is not performed, and the control command set 2 is terminated and the process returns.

When the control command set 2 returns, the process proceeds to step S33 in FIG. 24C, where interrupt is permitted, control command set 1 ends, and the process returns. With this return from the control command set 1, the process proceeds to step S25 in FIG. 24B, where it is determined whether or not it is in a re-game operation state. If the game is in the re-game operation state, an automatic bet process is performed (step S26).

  In this automatic bet processing, as shown in FIG. 24E, first, the count value of the BET number is updated by “+1” (step S51), and then a control command including information that one bet has been automatically generated is generated. Then, the control command set 1 is performed (step S53). Next, the process proceeds to step S54, where an accompanying process is performed when betting.

  In the bet time incidental process, as shown in FIG. 24F, first, the control data of the BET lamp 46b is output to the output port (step S61). Next, it is determined whether or not the data on the number of payouts has been cleared (step S62). If it has not been cleared, the data on the number of payouts is cleared (step S63), a control command including information that the number of payouts has been cleared is generated (step S64), and the above control command set 1 is performed ( Step S65), the bet time accompanying process is terminated and the process returns. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S62 that the process has been cleared, the processes in steps S63 to S65 are not performed, the bet time incidental process is terminated, and the process returns. In step S63, the payout amount data is cleared (specifically, the control data for turning off the WIN lamp 46j is output to the output port), and the WIN lamp 46j is turned off. It becomes a ready state that can function as a main side push order indicator. As another mode, instead of turning off the WIN lamp 46j, “-” or “00” may be displayed, and the display state may function as a main-side push order indicator.

  With the return from the bet-related process, the process proceeds to step S55 in FIG. 24E, where the prescribed number of bets is confirmed, and it is determined whether or not the bet is a limit (cannot bet) ( Step S56). Here, if the bet is a limit, a bet limit flag indicating that the bet is a limit is turned on (set) (step S57), the automatic bet process is terminated, and the process returns. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S56 that the bet is not a limit, the process returns to step S51.

  With the return from the automatic betting process, the process proceeds to step S27 in FIG. 24B, where it is determined whether or not the re-game operation state is reached and the storage number has reached the upper limit. Here, when it is not in the re-game operation state or when the number of storage has not reached the upper limit, the blocker is turned ON (medal acceptable state) (step S28), the game start process is terminated and the process returns. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S26 that the game is in the re-game operation state and the storage number has reached the upper limit, the game start process is ended and the process returns with the blocker turned OFF (game medal unacceptable state). To do.

  With the return from the game start process, the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. 24A, where game medal management process is performed. In this game medal management process, as shown in FIG. 25A, it is first determined whether or not the blocker is ON (step S71). If the blocker is ON, the process proceeds to step S72. If the blocker is not ON, the process proceeds to step S73. In step S72, it is determined whether or not a game medal that has been groomed has been received. Here, if a game medal is accepted, the process proceeds to step S78, where an accepted game medal process is performed.

In this acceptance game medal process, as shown in FIG. 25 (B), first, it is confirmed whether or not it is in the re-game operation state for a specified number (step S81), and then the next game medal can be accepted. It is determined whether or not there is (step S82). If the next game medal cannot be accepted, the blocker is turned off (step S83), and the process proceeds to step S84. If the next game medal can be accepted, the blocker is not turned off, and the process proceeds to step S84.
In step S84, a control command including information indicating that one game medal has been accepted is generated, the control command set 1 is performed (step S85), and the process proceeds to step S86. In this step S86, it is determined whether or not the bet limit flag is ON. Here, when the bet limit flag is ON, the process proceeds to the accumulated number addition process, and when the bet limit flag is not ON, the process proceeds to the bet number addition process.

  In the storage number addition process, as shown in FIG. 25C, first, the count value of the storage number is updated by “+1” (step S91). Next, a control command including information indicating that one sheet is stored is generated (step S92), the control command set 1 is performed (step S93), and control data of the CRE lamp 46h is output to the output port (step S94). The accumulated number addition process is terminated and the process returns.

  On the other hand, in the bet number addition process, first, as shown in FIG. 25D, the BET count value is updated by “+1” (step S101). Next, a control command including information that one bet on the game medals that have been maintained is generated (step S102), the control command set 1 is performed (step S103), and the accompanying process at the time of betting is performed (step S104). . After performing the bet-associated process, the specified number of bets is confirmed (step S105), and it is determined whether or not the bet is a limit (step S106). If the bet is a limit, the bet limit flag is turned on (set) (step S107), the bet number adding process is terminated, and the process returns. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S106 that the bet is not a limit, the process returns without turning on the bet limit flag.

  With a return from the stored number addition process or the bet number addition process, the process proceeds to step S73 in FIG. 25A, where it is determined whether or not the operation of the bet switch or the settlement switch can be accepted. Here, when the operation of the bet switch or the settlement switch can be accepted, the process proceeds to step S74, where it is determined whether or not the operation of the bet switch or the settlement switch is accepted. Here, when the operation of the bet switch or the clearing switch has been accepted, the process proceeds to step S75, where it is determined whether or not the operation of the clearing switch has been accepted. If the operation of the clearing switch has been accepted, the process proceeds to step S77 where the game medal clearing process is performed, the game medal management process is terminated, and the process returns. On the other hand, if the operation of the clearing switch is not accepted in the determination of step S75 (if the operation of the bet switch is accepted), the process proceeds to step S76, where the storage bet process described below is performed, and thereafter Then, the game medal management process is terminated and the process returns.

  On the other hand, in the determination of step S73, if the operation of the bet switch or the settlement switch cannot be accepted (when other operation switches are operated), the processing of steps S74 to S77 is not performed. End the game medal management process and return. If the operation of the bet switch or the settlement switch is not accepted in the determination in step S74, the game medal management process is terminated without returning to the processes in steps S75 to S77.

  In the stored bet process, as shown in FIG. 25E, first, it is determined whether or not the bet is a limit (step S111). If the bet is at the limit, the process proceeds to step S118. On the other hand, if the bet is not the limit, the process proceeds to step S112, where the planned number of bets ("1" if the operated 1-BET switch is operated, the specified number if the MAX-BET switch is operated) is set. The count value of the BET number is updated by “+1” (step S113). Next, a control command including information that one stored game medal has been betted is generated (step S114), the control command set 1 is performed (step S115), and a storage number subtraction process is performed (step S116). .

  In this storage number subtraction process, as shown in FIG. 25 (F), first, the count value of the storage number is updated by “−1” (step S121). Next, a control command including information that the number of storages is reduced by “1” is generated (step S122), the control command set 1 is performed (step S123), and control data of the CRE lamp 46h is output to the output port ( Step S124), the storage number subtraction process is terminated, and the process returns.

  With the return from the storage number subtraction process, the process proceeds to step S117 in FIG. If the bet is a limit, the bet limit flag is turned on (set) (step S118), the stored bet process is terminated, and the process returns. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S117 that the bet is not a limit, the bet limit flag is not turned on and the process proceeds to step S119, where it is determined whether or not the stored bet process has been executed for the predetermined number of bets. If the number of scheduled bets has been executed, the stored bet process is terminated and the process returns. If the number of planned bets has not been performed, the process returns to step S113.

  Returning from the game medal management process as a result of the return from the stored bet process, the process proceeds to step S3 in FIG. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the bet number matches the specified number and the operation of the start lever has been accepted. If the determination here is good, the process proceeds to step S4, and if not, the process returns to step S2. In step S4, the blocker is turned OFF and the process proceeds to step S5.

  In step S5, a combination determination process is performed. In this combination determination process, as shown in FIG. 26A, first, a random number latch for selecting one random number from a random number sequence generated by the random number generator 66 or the like is performed (step S131). Next, the latched random number (hereinafter referred to as “latch random number” as appropriate) is read (step S132), and one combination determination result number is selected based on the read latch random number and the combination lottery table (step S133). Next, the information on the selected combination determination result number (winning flag) is stored in a predetermined storage area (step S134), the combination determination process is terminated, and the process returns.

  With a return from this combination determination process, the process proceeds to step S6 in FIG. In this AT control process, as shown in FIG. 26B, first, it is determined whether or not RT5 or RT6 is set (step S141). Here, if it is set to RT5 or RT6, the process proceeds to step S9 in FIG. 24A, and if it is set to another RT gaming state, the process proceeds to step S142 in FIG. . In step S142, it is determined whether or not the main mode 4 is set. If the main mode 4 is not set, the process proceeds to step S143 where non-AT processing described below is performed. On the other hand, if the main mode 4 is set, the process proceeds to step S144, where the later-described AT processing is performed.

In the non-AT processing, as shown in FIG. 26C, first, it is determined whether or not the main mode 3 is set (step S146). Here, when the main mode 3 is set, the AT precursor process (a process for instructing switching of effects executed in the main mode 3) is performed (step S147), and the non-AT process is terminated. And return. On the other hand, if the main mode 3 is not set, the process proceeds to step S148 without performing the process of step S147, where the CZ counter (a counter set in the game end process described later, which allows the game in the chance zone to be It is determined whether the value of CZ means a chance zone is greater than 0 (whether it is in CZ). Here, if the value of the CZ counter is greater than 0, the process proceeds to step S149, where the CZ in-process described below is performed. On the other hand, if the value of the CZ counter is 0, the process proceeds to step S150.
Therefore, the normal middle processing described later is performed.

  In the mid-CZ process, as shown in FIG. 26D, first, it is determined whether or not RT1 is set (step S151). If it is not set to RT1, the process proceeds to step S156. On the other hand, if it is set to RT1, it is determined whether or not the combination determination result number 2 (specific push order replay) has been selected in the combination determination process of the game (step S152), and the combination determination result number If 2 is selected, the process proceeds to step S153, and the combination determination result number 2 process is performed. In the winning combination determination result number 2 process, as shown in FIG. 27A, the main control means 100 has a predetermined push order (here, the middle right where the re-game combination 10 can be established depending on the operation timing of the stop switch). (Push order on the left) is determined, the push order number corresponding to the push order (here, push order number 6) is stored in a predetermined storage area (step S171), the push order flag is turned ON (step S172), and the return To do. When the combination determination result number 2 processing in this mode is performed, the sub-control unit 200 notifies the pressing order corresponding to the pressing order number 6 determined by the main control unit 100. The main control means 100 also notifies the pressing order corresponding to the determined pressing order number 6, but the pressing order flag is ON (because the sub control means needs to be turned ON to notify the pressing order). However, the main control unit 100 may not notify the pressing order (only the sub-control unit 200 notifies the pressing order).

  As an example of changing the combination determination result number 2 processing, as shown in FIG. 27B, the push order number 0 is stored in a predetermined storage area (step S171A), the push order flag is turned ON (step S172A), and the return You may make it do. When performing the role determination result number 2 processing in this mode, the sub-control unit 200 can determine the pressing order and can notify the determined pressing order. In this way, the sub-control means 200 is allowed to determine the push order only when the difference in profits obtained by the player is small or small depending on the push order determined by the sub-control means 200. Preferred (but not limited). Further, when performing the combination determination result number 2 processing in this mode, since the push order number is 0, the main control means 100 does not notify the push order (appropriate push order (notified by the main control means and the sub-control means). The pressing order may be different)).

  After the return from the combination determination result number 2 process, or when the combination determination result number 2 is not selected in the determination in step S152, the process proceeds to step S154 in FIG. It is determined whether or not any one of the replay combinations 2 and 5 is included in the winning combination). Here, when the combination determination result numbers 3 to 8 are selected, the process proceeds to step S155, and combination determination result numbers 3 to 8 are processed. In the combination determination result number 3 to 8 processing, as shown in FIG. 27C, the push order for not establishing the replay combination 5 (RT2 transition RP) (depending on the selected combination determination result numbers 3 to 8). ) Is determined from the push order numbers 1 to 9, stored in a predetermined storage area (step S176), the push order flag is turned on (step S177), and the process returns. When performing the combination determination result number 3 to 8 in this mode, the sub-control unit 200 notifies the pressing order corresponding to the pressing order number determined by the main control unit 100. The main control means 100 also notifies the pressing order corresponding to the determined pressing order number, but the pressing order flag is ON (because the sub control means needs to be turned ON to notify the pressing order). Alternatively, the main control unit 100 may not notify the pressing order.

As an example of changing the combination determination result number 3-8 processing, as shown in FIG. 27 (D), as shown in FIG. 27D, the pushing order for establishing the re-game combination 5 (RT2 transition RP) (selected combination determination result numbers 3-8) The push order number corresponding to the push order number is determined from the push order numbers 1 to 9, stored in a predetermined storage area (step S176A), the push order flag is turned on (step S177A), and the process returns. It may be. When performing the combination determination result number 3 to 8 in this mode, the pressing order different from the pressing order corresponding to the pressing order number determined by the main control means 100 (the pressing order for not establishing the re-game hand 5) Is determined and notified by the sub-control means 200. Further, when performing the combination determination result number 3 to 8 in this mode, the sub-control means notifies the push order different from the push order corresponding to the push order number determined by the main control means. Even if the flag is ON, it is preferable that the main control means 100 does not notify the pushing order, but the pushing order (the pushing order for not establishing the re-game player 5 (the pushing order notified by the main control means and the sub-control means). May be different))).

  After the return from the combination determination result number 3-8 processing, or when the combination determination result number 3-8 is not selected in the determination in step S154, or when it is not set to RT1 in the determination in step S151 Then, the process proceeds to step S156 of FIG. 26D, and it is determined whether or not any of the combination determination result numbers 2, 31 to 35 has been selected. Here, if the combination determination result numbers 2, 31 to 35 are not selected, the process during CZ is terminated and the process returns. On the other hand, if the combination determination result numbers 2, 31 to 35 are selected, the process proceeds to step S157 to determine whether or not the main mode 1 is set. Here, when the main mode 1 is set, a high-accuracy mode transition lottery is performed (step S158), and it is determined whether or not the high-accuracy mode transition lottery is won (high-accuracy mode selection) (step S159). ). Here, if the high-accuracy mode is won, the high-accuracy mode transition flag is turned ON (step S160), and the process proceeds to step S161. On the other hand, if the main mode 1 is not set in the determination in step S157, the process proceeds to step S161 without performing the processes in steps S158 to S160, and the high-accuracy mode is not selected in the determination in step S159. In step S161, the process proceeds to step S161 without performing the process in step S160.

  In step S161, an AT lottery process is performed. In this AT lottery process, as shown in FIG. 27E, an AT lottery is performed (step S181), and it is determined whether or not the AT lottery is won (AT win) (step S182). Here, when AT is won, an AT precursor G number lottery is performed (step S183), and the AT precursor G number selected by this lottery is stored in a predetermined storage area (step S184). Next, the AT precursor flag (a flag indicating that it is possible to shift to the main mode 3) is turned ON (step S185), the AT lottery process is terminated, and the process returns. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S182 that the AT has not been won, the processes in steps S183 to S185 are not performed, and the AT lottery process is terminated and the process returns. The return from this AT lottery process ends the process in CZ of FIG. 26D and returns, and the return from the process in CZ also ends the process in non-AT of FIG. And return.

  On the other hand, in the normal processing in step S150 of the non-AT processing, as shown in FIG. 26E, first, it is determined whether or not any of the combination determination result numbers 1 to 30 has been selected. (Step S163). Here, when the combination determination result numbers 1 to 30 are selected, CZ lottery is performed (step S164), and it is determined whether or not the CZ lottery is won (CZ winning) (step S165). If the CZ is won, a CZ G number lottery is performed (step S166), and the CZ G number selected by the lottery is stored in a predetermined storage area (step S167), and the CZ transition flag (CZ Is set to ON (step S168), and the process proceeds to step S169. On the other hand, if the winning combination determination result numbers 1 to 30 are not selected in the determination in step S163, the process proceeds to step S169 without performing the processes in steps S164 to S168, and the CZ winning is determined in the determination in step S165. If not, the process proceeds to step S169 without performing the processes of steps S166 to S168.

In this step S169, it is determined whether or not any of the combination determination result numbers 31 to 35 has been selected. Here, if the combination determination result numbers 31 to 35 are selected, the above-described AT lottery process is performed (step S170), and after the completion, the normal medium process is terminated and the process returns. On the other hand, if the combination determination result numbers 31 to 35 are not selected, the AT lottery process is not performed, and the normal medium process is terminated and the process returns. With the return from the normal mid-process, the non-AT process in FIG.

  Further, in the process during AT in step S144 in FIG. 26 (B) as outlined above, first, as shown in FIG. 27 (F), it is first determined that the AT flag (AT number is set and managed). It is determined whether or not the flag (shown) is ON (step S191). Here, if the AT flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S192, and an AT preparation process described later is performed. On the other hand, if the AT flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S193, and whether the value of the TZ counter (a counter that manages the number of games in the special zone; TZ means the special zone) is greater than zero. It is determined whether or not (in the specialized zone). Here, if the value of the TZ counter is larger than 0, the process proceeds to step S194, and the special zone processing described later is performed. On the other hand, when the value of the TZ counter is 0, the process proceeds to step S195, and it is determined whether or not the special zone shift flag (a flag indicating that it is possible to shift to the special zone) is OFF. If the special zone shift flag is not OFF, the process proceeds to step S196, and a special zone preparation process described later is performed. On the other hand, if the special zone shift flag is OFF, the process proceeds to step S197, and the AT processing described later is performed.

  In the AT preparation process in step S192, as shown in FIG. 28A, first, it is determined whether or not non-RT is in progress (step S201). Here, if it is during non-RT, the process proceeds to step S202, and non-RT processing described later is performed. On the other hand, if it is not in non-RT, the process proceeds to step S203, and it is determined whether or not it is in RT1. Here, if it is during RT1, the process proceeds to step S204, and processing during RT1 described later is performed. On the other hand, if it is not in RT1, the process proceeds to step S205 to determine whether it is in RT2. Here, if it is during RT2, the process proceeds to step S206, and processing during RT2 described later is performed. On the other hand, if not in RT2, the process proceeds to step S207 to determine whether RT3 is in progress. Here, if it is during RT3, the process proceeds to step S208, and processing RT3 described later is performed. On the other hand, if it is not during RT3, the process proceeds to step S209, and a process A in R4 described later is performed.

  In the non-RT processing in step S202, as shown in FIG. 28B, first, any one of combination determination result numbers 3 to 8 (replay order combination including re-game combination 2 and 5 as a winning combination). Is selected (step S211). Here, if the combination determination result numbers 3 to 8 are selected, the process proceeds to step S212, and the pushing order for establishing the re-game combination 5 (RT2 transition RP) (selected combination determination result numbers 3 to 8). The push order number corresponding to the push order number is determined from the push order numbers 1 to 6, stored in a predetermined storage area, and the process proceeds to step S213. On the other hand, if the combination determination result numbers 3 to 8 are not selected, the process proceeds to step S213 without performing the process of step S212.

  In this step S213, it is determined whether or not the combination determination result number 21 (specific push order bell) has been selected. Here, if the winning combination determination result number 21 is selected, the process proceeds to step S214, and is pushed to prevent reverse pressing (in the order of pressing right, middle and left, thereby establishing the small role 2 (middle bell)). The sequence number 1 is stored in a predetermined storage area, and the process proceeds to step S215. On the other hand, if the combination determination result number 21 has not been selected, the process proceeds to step S215 without performing the process of step S214.

In this step S215, it is determined whether or not any of the combination determination result numbers 22 to 30 (pushing order bell 6 choice / 3 choice) has been selected. Here, if the combination determination result numbers 22 to 30 are selected, the process proceeds to step S216, and the order of pushing for establishing the small combinations 1 to 3 (
The pressing order number corresponding to the selected combination determination result numbers 22 to 30 is determined from the pressing order numbers 1 to 9, stored in a predetermined storage area, and the process proceeds to step S217. On the other hand, if the combination determination result numbers 22 to 30 are not selected, the process proceeds to step S217 without performing the process of step S216.

  In this step S217, it is determined whether or not a combination determination result number 36 (winning P) has been selected. Here, if the combination determination result number 36 is selected, the process proceeds to step S218, and the pressing order number 8 corresponding to the pressing order for displaying the specific symbol 02 (medium first pressing order) is determined. It is stored in a predetermined storage area, and the process proceeds to step S219. On the other hand, if the combination determination result number 36 has not been selected, the process proceeds to step S219 without performing the process of step S218.

  In this step S219, it is determined whether or not a combination determination result number 37 (winning prize Q) has been selected. If the combination determination result number 37 has been selected, the process proceeds to step S220, and the pressing order number 9 corresponding to the pressing order for displaying the specific symbol 03 (first pressing order on the right) is determined. It is stored in a predetermined storage area, the non-RT processing is terminated, and the process returns. On the other hand, if the winning combination determination result number 37 has not been selected, the process proceeds to step S221, and it is determined whether or not the winning combination determination result number 38 (winning R) has been selected. Here, if the combination determination result number 38 is selected, the process proceeds to step S222, and the pressing order number 7 corresponding to the pressing order for displaying the specific symbol 01 (first pressing order on the left) is determined. It is stored in a predetermined storage area, the non-RT processing is terminated, and the process returns.

  In the processing during RT1 in step S204 of the AT preparation processing shown in FIG. 28A, first, as shown in FIG. Is determined (step S231). Here, if the combination determination result number 2 is selected, the process proceeds to step S232, the push order number 1 is stored in a predetermined storage area so as not to establish the re-game combination 10, and the process proceeds to step S233. On the other hand, if the combination determination result number 2 has not been selected, the process proceeds to step S233 without performing the process of step S232.

  In step S233, it determines whether or not any of the winning combination determination result number 3-8 (push forward replay including replay combination 2,5 to the winning combination) has been selected. Here, if the combination determination result numbers 3 to 8 are selected, the process proceeds to step S234, and the push order for establishing the re-playing combination 5 (RT2 transition RP) (selected combination determination result numbers 3 to 8). The push order number corresponding to the push order number is determined from the push order numbers 1 to 6, stored in a predetermined storage area, and the process proceeds to step S235. On the other hand, when the combination determination result numbers 3 to 8 are not selected, the process proceeds to step S235 without performing the process of step S234.

  In this step S235, common processing 1 is performed. In the common process 1, as shown in FIG. 28D, first, it is determined whether or not the combination determination result number 21 (specific push order bell) has been selected (step S241). If the winning combination determination result number 21 is selected, the process proceeds to step S242. In order not to perform reverse pressing, the push order number 1 is stored in a predetermined storage area, and the process proceeds to step S243. On the other hand, if the combination determination result number 21 has not been selected, the process proceeds to step S243 without performing the process of step S242.

In this step S243, it is determined whether or not any of the combination determination result numbers 22 to 30 (push order bell 6 selection / 3 selection) has been selected. Here, if the combination determination result numbers 22 to 30 are selected, the process proceeds to step S244, and the push order for establishing the small combinations 1 to 3 (depending on the selected combination determination result numbers 22 to 30). The corresponding push order number is determined from the push order numbers 1 to 9, stored in a predetermined storage area, and the process proceeds to step S245. On the other hand, if the combination determination result numbers 22 to 30 are not selected, the process proceeds to step S245 without performing the process of step S244.

  In this step S245, it is determined whether or not the winning combination determination result number 36 (winning P) has been selected. Here, if the combination determination result number 36 is selected, the process proceeds to step S246, and the pressing order number 7 (corresponding to the first left pressing order) is determined so as not to display the specific symbols 02 and 03, The data is stored in a predetermined storage area, and the process proceeds to step S247. On the other hand, if the combination determination result number 36 has not been selected, the process proceeds to step S247 without performing the process of step S246.

  In this step S247, it is determined whether or not a combination determination result number 37 (winning prize Q) has been selected. If the combination determination result number 37 has been selected, the process proceeds to step S248, in which the pressing order number 8 (corresponding to the first pressing order) is determined so as not to display the specific symbols 01, 03. The data is stored in a predetermined storage area, and the process proceeds to step S249. On the other hand, if the combination determination result number 37 has not been selected, the process proceeds to step S249 without performing the process of step S248.

  In this step S249, it is determined whether or not a combination determination result number 38 (winning R) has been selected. If the winning combination determination result number 38 is selected, the process proceeds to step S250, and the push order number 9 (corresponding to the first push order on the right) is stored in a predetermined storage area so that the specific symbols 01 and 02 are not displayed. Save, end common processing 1 and return. With the return from the common process 1, the process during RT1 in FIG.

  In the processing during RT2 in step S206 of the AT preparation processing shown in FIG. 28 (A), first, as shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not any one of the pressing order replays included in (1) is selected (step S251). Here, if the combination determination result numbers 9 to 14 are selected, the process proceeds to step S252, and the push order (the selected combination determination result numbers 9 to 14) for establishing the re-game combination 6 (RT3 transition RP) is established. The push order number corresponding to the push order number is determined from the push order numbers 1 to 6, stored in a predetermined storage area, and the process proceeds to step S253. On the other hand, if the combination determination result numbers 9 to 14 are not selected, the process proceeds to step S253 without performing the process of step S252. In step S253, the above-described common process 1 is performed, the process during RT2 is terminated, and the process returns.

  In the processing A during RT3 in step S208 of the AT preparation processing shown in FIG. 28A, first, as shown in FIG. 29B, first, the combination determination result numbers 15 to 20 (re-playing combinations 4, 6, and 8) It is determined whether or not any one of the winning order replays including the winning combination has been selected (step S256). Here, when the combination determination result numbers 15 to 20 are selected, the process proceeds to step S257, and in order to make the transition to RT4, the push order (the selected combination to establish the re-game combination 8 (RT4 transfer RP)). The pressing order number corresponding to the determination result numbers 15 to 20 is determined from the pressing order numbers 1 to 6, stored in a predetermined storage area, and the process proceeds to step S258. On the other hand, if the combination determination result numbers 15 to 20 are not selected, the process proceeds to step S258 without performing the process in step S257. In this step S258, the above-described common process 1 is performed, the process A during RT3 is terminated, and the process returns.

In the processing A during RT4 in the above step S209 of the AT preparation processing shown in FIG. 28A, first, as shown in FIG. 29C, the combination determination result number 1 (the push order unrequired replay) was selected. It is determined whether or not (step S261). Here, if the combination determination result number 1 is selected, the process proceeds to step S262, where the push order lottery (9 choices) is performed, and the push order corresponding to the push order determined in this push order lottery (9 choices). The number is determined from the pressing numbers 1 to 9, and stored in a predetermined storage area (step S263), and the process proceeds to step S264. On the other hand, if the combination determination result number 1 is not selected, the process proceeds to step S264 without performing the processes of steps S262 and S263.

  In this step S264, it is determined whether or not any of the combination determination result numbers 15 to 20 (a replay order including replay combinations 4, 6, and 8 in the winning combination) has been selected. Here, if the combination determination result numbers 15 to 20 are selected, the process proceeds to step S265, and the push order (the selected combination) for establishing the re-game combination 8 (RT4 transition RP) in order to maintain RT4. The pressing order number corresponding to the determination result numbers 15 to 20 is determined from the pressing order numbers 1 to 6, stored in a predetermined storage area, and the process proceeds to step S266. On the other hand, if the combination determination result numbers 15 to 20 are not selected, the process proceeds to step S266 without performing the process of step S265. In step S266, the above-described common process 1 is performed, the process A during RT4 is terminated, and the process returns.

  Returning from the non-RT processing, RT1 processing, RT2 processing, RT3 processing A or RT4 processing A described above terminates and returns to the AT preparation processing shown in FIG.

  In the specialized zone processing in step S194 of the processing in AT shown in FIG. 27F, first, as shown in FIG. 29D, it is determined whether or not it is in non-RT (step S271). . Here, when it is during non-RT, it progresses to step S272 and performs the above-mentioned non-RT process. On the other hand, if it is not in non-RT, the process proceeds to step S273, and it is determined whether or not it is in RT1. If it is during RT1, the process proceeds to step S274, and the above-described processing during RT1 is performed. On the other hand, if not in RT1, the process proceeds to step S275, and it is determined whether RT2 is in progress. If it is during RT2, the process proceeds to step S276, and the above-described processing during RT2 is performed. On the other hand, if it is not in RT2, the process proceeds to step S277 to determine whether RT3 is in progress. Here, if it is during RT3, the process proceeds to step S278, and processing RT3 during processing described below is performed. On the other hand, if it is not during RT3, the process proceeds to step S279, and R4 in-process B described later is performed.

  In the process B during RT3 in step S278 described above, as shown in FIG. 29 (F), first of the combination determination result numbers 15 to 20 (replaying combinations 4, 6, and 8 are included in the winning combination replay) It is determined whether any has been selected (step S291). Here, if the combination determination result numbers 15 to 20 are selected, the process proceeds to step S292, and in order to maintain the RT3, the push order for selecting the re-playing combination 6 (RT3 transition RP) (the selected combination) The pressing order number corresponding to the determination result numbers 15 to 20 is determined from the pressing order numbers 1 to 6, stored in a predetermined storage area, and the process proceeds to step S293. On the other hand, if the combination determination result numbers 15 to 20 are not selected, the process proceeds to step S293 without performing the process of step S292. In step S293, the above-described common process 1 is performed, the process B during RT3 is terminated, and the process returns.

  In the middle RT4 process B in step S279 of the special zone process shown in FIG. 28A, first, as shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not (step S301). Here, if the combination determination result number 1 is selected, the process proceeds to step S302, where the push order lottery (9 choices) is performed, and the push order corresponding to the push order determined in this push order lottery (9 choices). The number is determined from the pressing numbers 1 to 9, and stored in a predetermined storage area (step 303), and the process proceeds to step S304. On the other hand, if the combination determination result number 1 is not selected, the process proceeds to step S304 without performing the processes of steps S302 and S303.

In this step S304, it is determined whether or not any one of the combination determination result numbers 15 to 20 (replaying combination including re-playing combination 4, 6, 8 in the winning combination) has been selected. Here, if the combination determination result numbers 15 to 20 are selected, the process proceeds to step S305, and in order to establish the re-game combination 6 (RT3 transition RP) in order to shift to RT3, the pushing order (the selected combination) The pressing order number corresponding to the determination result numbers 15 to 20 is determined from the pressing order numbers 1 to 6, stored in a predetermined storage area, and the process proceeds to step S306. On the other hand, if the combination determination result numbers 15 to 20 are not selected, the process proceeds to step S306 without performing the process of step S305. In step S306, the above-described common process 1 is performed, the process B during RT4 is terminated, and the process returns.

  With the return from the non-RT process, the RT1 process, the RT2 process, the RT3 process B, or the RT4 process B during the special zone process described above, the process proceeds to step S280 in FIG. Perform the process of adding to the conversion zone.

  In this special zone addition process, as shown in FIG. 29 (E), it is first determined whether or not the combination determination result numbers 1 to 38 have been selected (step S281). Here, if the winning combination determination result numbers 1 to 38 are selected, the process proceeds to step S282, where an extra lottery A is performed, and a control command including information on the extra number determined in the extra lottery A is generated (step S283), the control command set 1 is performed (step S284). Then, the value of the AT counter (counter that manages the number of AT games) is updated in accordance with the number of additions determined in the above-described addition lottery A (step S285), the specialized zone addition process is terminated, and the process returns. On the other hand, if the combination determination result numbers 1 to 38 are not selected in the determination in step S281, the special zone addition process is terminated without performing the processes in steps S281 to S285, and the process returns. Further, the return from this special zone addition process also ends the special zone processing in FIG. 29D and returns.

  In the special zone preparation process in step S196 of the process in AT shown in FIG. 27F, first, as shown in FIG. 30A, it is determined whether or not it is in non-RT (step S311). ). Here, if it is during non-RT, the process proceeds to step S312, and the above-described non-RT processing is performed. On the other hand, if it is not non-RT, the process proceeds to step S313, and it is determined whether RT1 is in progress. If it is during RT1, the process proceeds to step S314, and the above-described processing during RT1 is performed. On the other hand, if not in RT1, the process proceeds to step S315, and it is determined whether RT2 is in progress. If it is during RT2, the process proceeds to step S316, and the above-described processing during RT2 is performed. On the other hand, if it is not in RT2, the process proceeds to step S317, and it is determined whether RT3 is in progress. Here, if it is during RT3, the process proceeds to step S318, and the above-described RT3 processing B is performed. On the other hand, if not in RT3, the process proceeds to step S319, and the above-described R4 in-process B is performed.

  A return from the non-RT process, the RT1 process, the RT2 process, the RT3 process B, or the RT4 process B in the above-described specialized sone preparation process, the specialized sone preparation process shown in FIG. Exit and return.

In the in-AT processing in step S197 of the in-AT processing shown in FIG. 27F, first, as shown in FIG. 30B, it is determined whether or not it is in non-RT (step S321). Here, if it is in the non-RT state, the process proceeds to step S322, and a non-RTAT process described later is performed. On the other hand, if it is not in non-RT, the process proceeds to step S323, and it is determined whether RT1 is in progress. If RT1 is in progress, the process proceeds to step S324, and RT1AT processing described later is performed. On the other hand, if not in RT1, the process proceeds to step S325, and it is determined whether RT2 is in progress. Here, if it is during RT2, the process proceeds to step S326, and RT2AT processing described later is performed. On the other hand, if it is not in RT2, the process proceeds to step S327, and it is determined whether RT3 is in progress. Here, if it is during RT3, the process proceeds to step S328, and processing during RT3AT described later is performed. On the other hand, if it is not in RT3, the process proceeds to step S329, and R4AT processing described later is performed.

  In the non-RTAT processing in step S322, as shown in FIG. 30B, first, one of the combination determination result numbers 3 to 8 (replaying combination including re-playing combination 2 and 5 in the winning combination) is selected. It is determined whether or not it has been performed (step S331). If the combination determination result numbers 3 to 8 are selected, the process proceeds to step S332, and the push order for establishing the re-playing combination 5 (RT2 transition RP) (selected combination determination result numbers 3 to 8 is selected). The push order number corresponding to the push order number is determined from the push order numbers 1 to 9, stored in a predetermined storage area, and the process proceeds to step S333. On the other hand, if the combination determination result numbers 3 to 8 are not selected, the process proceeds to step S333 without performing the process of step S332.

  In this step S333, common processing 2 is performed. In the common process 2, as shown in FIG. 30C, first, it is determined whether or not the combination determination result number 21 (specific push order bell) has been selected (step S341). Here, if the combination determination result number 21 is selected, the process proceeds to step S342, and the combination determination result number 21 processing is performed. In this combination determination result number 21 process, as shown in FIG. 31A, a pressing order number 6 (a pressing order number corresponding to the pressing order (right middle left) for establishing the small hand 2) is stored in a predetermined manner. Save in the area (step S351) and return. When the combination determination result number 21 in this mode is performed, the main control means 100 determines from the first push order to the third push order.

  On the other hand, as a modification example of the combination determination result number 21 process, as shown in FIG. 31 (B), a push order number 9 (push order corresponding to the first push order (right) necessary to establish the small hand 2). Number) may be stored in a predetermined storage area (step S351A), and the process may return. When performing the combination determination result number 21 processing in this mode, the second and third push orders may be determined and notified by the sub-control means 200 (depending on the second and third push orders to be notified, A case where a small combination 1 is established and a case where a small combination 2 is established may occur, but since both are small combinations with 9 payouts, there is no difference in profits obtained by the player. Further, the main control means 100 may notify only the first pressing order, or the pressing order flag may be ON but the pressing order may not be notified.

  With a return from the combination determination result number 21 process, the process proceeds to step S343 of the common process 2 in FIG. Alternatively, if the combination determination result number 21 is not selected in the determination of step S341 of the common process 2, the process proceeds to step S343 without performing the combination determination result number 21 process.

  In this step S343, it is determined whether or not the combination determination result numbers 22 to 27 (push order bell 6 selection) have been selected. Here, if the combination determination result numbers 22 to 27 are selected, the process proceeds to step S344, and the combination determination result numbers 22 to 27 are processed. In the combination determination result number 22 to 27 processing, as shown in FIG. 31C, a push order hitting game lottery is performed (step S356), and it is determined whether or not the push order hitting game lottery is won (step S357). ). Here, if the push order hitting game lottery is won, the process proceeds to step S358 to execute the push order hitting game, and one of the push order numbers 10 to 13 for the push order hitting game is selected. The number is determined, stored in a predetermined storage area, the combination determination result number 22 to 27 is terminated, and the process returns. On the other hand, if the push order winning game lottery is not won, the process proceeds to step S359, and the push order number corresponding to the push order for establishing the small roles 1 to 3 is determined from the push order numbers 1 to 6. Then, it is stored in a predetermined storage area, the combination determination result numbers 22 to 27 are terminated, and the process returns.

On the other hand, as a modification example of the role determination result numbers 22 to 27 (a mode in the case where the push order hit game is not executed), as shown in FIG. 31 (D), the push order hit game lottery is not performed and the push order number 1 To 6, a pressing order number corresponding to the pressing order for establishing any one of the small roles 1 to 3 is determined, stored in a predetermined storage area (step S356A), and a role determination result number You may make it return after complete | finishing 22-27 processes.

  With the return from the combination determination result number 22 to 27 process, the process proceeds to step S345 of the common process 2 in FIG. Alternatively, if the combination determination result numbers 22 to 27 are not selected in the determination of step S343 of the common process 2, the process proceeds to step S345 without performing the combination determination result numbers 22 to 27.

  In this step S345, it is determined whether or not any of the combination determination result numbers 28 to 30 (push order bell 3 selection) has been selected. If the combination determination result numbers 28 to 30 are selected, the process proceeds to step S346, and the combination determination result numbers 28 to 30 are processed. In the combination determination result number 28 to 30 processing, as shown in FIG. 31E, the pressing order for establishing any one of the small combinations 1 to 3 is selected from the pressing order numbers 7 to 9. The push order number is determined, stored in a predetermined storage area, the combination determination result number 28-30 processing is terminated, and the process returns.

  On the other hand, as a modification example of the combination determination result number 28 to 30 (an aspect in which the push order of 6 choices may be notified when the push order 3 choices are won), the form shown in FIG. 31 (F) is executed. May be. In this aspect, 6-choice navigation lottery is performed (step S361A), and it is determined whether or not the 6-choice navigation lottery is won (step S362A). Here, when the 6-choice navigation lottery is won, the process proceeds to step S363A, and the push order number corresponding to the push order for establishing the small roles 1 to 3 is determined from the push order numbers 1 to 6, It is stored in a predetermined storage area, the combination determination result number 28-30 processing is terminated, and the process returns. On the other hand, if the 6-choice navigation lottery is not won, the process proceeds to step S364A, and the push order number corresponding to the push order for establishing the small roles 1 to 3 is determined from the push order numbers 7 to 9 ( For example, for the combination determination result number 28, since the small combination 1 is established in the first left push order, the push order number corresponding to the left middle right or left / right middle push order including the first left is determined. It is stored in a predetermined storage area, the combination determination result number 28-30 processing is terminated, and the process returns.

  With the return from the combination determination result number 28 to 30 processing, the common processing 2 in FIG. 30D is also finished and returns, and the process proceeds to step S334 of the non-RTAT processing shown in FIG.

  In this step S334, it is determined whether or not a combination determination result number 36 (winning P) has been selected. If the combination determination result number 36 has been selected, the process proceeds to step S335, and the pressing order number 8 corresponding to the pressing order for displaying the specific symbol 02 (medium first pressing order) is determined ( In order to shift to RT1, it is stored in a predetermined storage area, and the process proceeds to step S336. On the other hand, if the combination determination result number 36 has not been selected, the process proceeds to step S336 without performing the process of step S335.

  In this step S336, it is determined whether or not a combination determination result number 37 (winning prize Q) has been selected. If the combination determination result number 37 has been selected, the process proceeds to step S337, and the pressing order number 9 corresponding to the pressing order for displaying the specific symbol 03 (first pressing order on the right) is determined ( In order to shift to RT1, it is stored in a predetermined storage area, and the process proceeds to step S338. On the other hand, if the combination determination result number 37 has not been selected, the process proceeds to step S338 without performing the process of step S337.

In this step S338, it is determined whether or not the combination determination result number 38 (winning R) has been selected. If the combination determination result number 38 has been selected, the process proceeds to step S339, and the pressing order number 7 corresponding to the pressing order (first pressing order on the left) for displaying the specific symbol 01 is displayed.
Is determined (to shift to RT1), is stored in a predetermined storage area, and the process proceeds to step S340. On the other hand, if the combination determination result number 38 has not been selected, the process proceeds to step S340 without performing the process in step S339.

  In step S340, specialized zone shift lottery processing is performed. In this special zone transfer lottery process, as shown in FIG. 31 (G), it is first determined whether or not any of the winning combination determination result numbers 31 to 35 has been selected (step S366). Here, if the combination determination result numbers 31 to 35 are selected, a special zone transfer lottery is performed (step S367), and it is determined whether or not the special zone transfer lottery is won (step S368). If the special zone transfer lottery is won, the special zone transfer flag is set to ON (step S369), the special zone transfer lottery process is terminated, and the process returns. On the other hand, if the combination determination result numbers 31 to 35 are not selected in the determination in step S366, the special zone transfer lottery process is terminated without performing the processes in steps S367 to S369, and the process returns. If the special zone transfer lottery is not won in the determination of S368, the special zone transfer lottery process is terminated without performing the process of step S369, and the process returns. Further, the return from the special zone transfer lottery process also ends the non-RTAT process of FIG. 30C and returns.

  In the RT1AT process in step S324 of the AT process shown in FIG. 30 (B), as shown in FIG. 32 (A), first, whether or not the combination determination result number 2 (specific push order replay) has been selected. Is determined (step S371). Here, if the combination determination result number 2 is selected, the process proceeds to step S372, the push order number 1 is stored in a predetermined storage area so as not to establish the re-game combination 10, and the process proceeds to step S373. On the other hand, if the combination determination result number 2 has not been selected, the process proceeds to step S373 without performing the process of step S372.

  In this step S373, it is determined whether or not any of the combination determination result numbers 3 to 8 (replaying combination including re-playing combinations 2 and 5 in the winning combination) has been selected. Here, if the combination determination result numbers 3 to 8 are selected, the process proceeds to step S374, and the push order for establishing the re-playing combination 5 (RT2 transition RP) (selected combination determination result numbers 3 to 8 is selected). The push order number corresponding to the push order number is determined from the push order numbers 1 to 6, stored in a predetermined storage area, and the process proceeds to step S375. On the other hand, if the combination determination result numbers 3 to 8 are not selected, the process proceeds to step S375 without performing the process of step S374.

  In step S375, the above-described common processing 2 is performed. Then, after the end of the common process 2, the process proceeds to step S376 and the common process 3 is performed. In the common process 3, as shown in FIG. 32 (B), it is first determined whether or not a winning combination determination result number 36 (winning P) has been selected. If the combination determination result number 36 has been selected, the process proceeds to step S382, where the push order number 7 is determined so as not to display the specific symbols 02 and 03 (not to shift to RT1), Save in the storage area and proceed to step S383. On the other hand, if the combination determination result number 36 has not been selected, the process proceeds to step S383 without performing the process of step S382.

  In this step S383, it is determined whether or not the combination determination result number 37 (winning prize Q) has been selected. Here, if the combination determination result number 37 is selected, the process proceeds to step S384, where the pressing order number 8 is determined so as not to display the specific symbols 01 and 03 (not to shift to RT1), The data is stored in the storage area, and the process proceeds to step S385. On the other hand, if the combination determination result number 37 has not been selected, the process proceeds to step S385 without performing the process of step S384.

  In this step S385, it is determined whether or not a combination determination result number 38 (winning R) has been selected. If the combination determination result number 38 is selected, the process proceeds to step S386, and the push order number 9 is stored in a predetermined storage area so that the specific symbols 01 and 02 are not displayed (to prevent the transition to RT1). Then, the common process 3 is terminated and the process returns. With the return from the common process 3, the process proceeds to step S377 of the RT1AT process in FIG. 32A, and the above-described specialized zone shift lottery process is executed. Then, after executing the special zone transfer lottery process, the process during RT1AT is terminated and the process returns.

  In the processing during RT2AT in step S326 of the processing during AT shown in FIG. 30 (B), first, as shown in FIG. 32 (C), the combination determination result numbers 9 to 14 (replaying combinations 2 and 6 are selected as the winning combination. It is determined whether any one of (including the pressing order replay) has been selected (step S391). If the combination determination result numbers 9 to 14 are selected, the process proceeds to step S392, and the push order (the selected combination determination result numbers 9 to 14) for establishing the re-playing combination 6 (RT3 transition RP) is established. The push order number corresponding to the push order number is determined from the push order numbers 1 to 6, stored in a predetermined storage area, and the process proceeds to step S393. On the other hand, when the combination determination result numbers 9 to 14 are not selected, the process proceeds to step S393 without performing the process of step S392.

  In step S393, the above-described common process 2 is executed. Then, after the execution of the common process 2, the process proceeds to step S394, and the above-described common process 3 is executed. Further, after the execution of the common process 3, the process proceeds to step S395, and the above-described specialized zone shift lottery process is executed. Then, after executing the special zone transfer lottery process, the process during RT2AT is terminated and the process returns.

  In the process during RT3AT in step S328 of the process during AT shown in FIG. 30 (B), first, as shown in FIG. 32 (D), the winning combination determination result numbers 15 to 20 (replaying combinations 4, 6, and 8 are won). It is determined whether any one of the pressing order replays included in the combination has been selected (step S401). Here, if the combination determination result numbers 15 to 20 are selected, the process proceeds to step S402, and the push order (the selected combination) for establishing the re-playing combination 8 (RT4 transition RP) to shift to RT4. The pressing order number corresponding to the determination result numbers 15 to 20 is determined from the pressing order numbers 1 to 6, stored in a predetermined storage area, and the process proceeds to step S403. On the other hand, if the combination determination result numbers 15 to 20 are not selected, the process proceeds to step S403 without performing the process of step S402.

  In step S403, the above-described common process 2 is executed. And after execution of the common process 2, it progresses to step S404 and performs the above-mentioned common process 3. Further, after the execution of the common process 3, the process proceeds to step S405, and the above-described specialized zone shift lottery process is executed. Then, after executing the special zone transfer lottery process, the process during RT3AT is terminated and the process returns.

  In the processing during RT4AT in step S329 of the processing during AT shown in FIG. 30 (B), first, as shown in FIG. 32 (E), whether or not a combination determination result number 1 (replay regardless of pressing order) has been selected. Is determined (step S411). If the winning combination determination result number 1 is selected, the process proceeds to step S412 to perform a push order lottery (9 choices), and the push order corresponding to the push order determined in this push order lottery (9 choices). The number is determined from among the pressing numbers 1 to 9, and stored in a predetermined storage area (step S413), and the process proceeds to step S414. On the other hand, if the combination determination result number 1 is not selected, the process proceeds to step S414 without performing the processes in steps S412 and S413.

In this step S414, it is determined whether or not any of the combination determination result numbers 15 to 20 (replaying combination including re-playing combination 4, 6, 8 in the winning combination) has been selected. Here, if the combination determination result numbers 15 to 20 are selected, the process proceeds to step S415, and in order to maintain the RT4, the push order (the selected combination) for establishing the re-playing combination 8 (RT4 transition RP). The pressing order number corresponding to the determination result numbers 15 to 20 is determined from the pressing order numbers 1 to 6, stored in a predetermined storage area, and the process proceeds to step S416. On the other hand, if the combination determination result numbers 15 to 20 are not selected, the process proceeds to step S416 without performing the process of step S415.

  In step S416, the above-described common process 2 is executed. And after execution of the common process 2, it progresses to step S417 and performs the above-mentioned common process 3. Further, after the execution of the common process 3, the process proceeds to step S418, and it is determined whether or not the combination determination result number 1 has been selected. If the winning combination determination result number 1 has been selected, the process proceeds to step S419, where an extra lottery B is performed, and it is determined whether or not the extra lottery B is won (step S420). Here, when winning in the extra lottery B, a control command including information on the extra number determined in the extra lottery B is generated (step S421), and the control command set 1 is performed (step S422). Then, the value of the AT counter is updated in accordance with the number of extras determined in the extra lottery B (step S423), the process during RT4AT is terminated, and the process returns.

  On the other hand, if the combination determination result number 1 is not selected in the determination in step S418, the process proceeds to step S424, and the above-described specialized zone shift lottery process is executed. Then, after executing the special zone transfer lottery process, the process during RT4AT is terminated and the process returns. If the winning lottery B is not won in the determination in step S420, the processing in steps S421 to S423 is not performed, the processing in RT4AT is terminated, and the process returns.

  Returning from the above non-RTAT processing, RT1AT processing, RT2AT processing, RT3AT processing, or RT4AT processing, the AT processing shown in FIG. Further, the return from the above-described AT preparation process, special zone process, special zone preparation process or AT process ends the process in AT shown in FIG. 27F and returns. Furthermore, the return from the non-AT process or the AT process also ends the AT control process shown in FIG. 26B, and returns.

With the return from the AT control process, the process proceeds to step S7 in FIG. 24A, where the freeze control process is performed. In this freeze control process, as shown in FIG. 32A, first, it is determined whether or not the combination determination result numbers 22 to 27 (push order bell 6 selection) have been selected (step S431). Here, if the combination determination result numbers 22 to 27 are selected, the process proceeds to step S432, where the freeze lottery A is performed, and it is determined whether or not the winning lottery A is won (step S433). Here, when winning in the freeze lottery A, the information of the freeze number 1 (indicating that the freeze A is set) or the freeze number 2 (indicating that the freeze B is set) determined in the freeze lottery A A control command is generated (step S434), the control command set 1 is performed (step S439), and the process proceeds to step S440. On the other hand, if the win is not won in the freeze lottery A, the process proceeds to step S443, and a control command including information of freeze number 0 (indicating that freeze A / B is not set) is generated. Perform (step S444) and return.

If it is determined in step S431 that the combination determination result numbers 22 to 27 (push order bell 6 selection) are not selected, the process proceeds to step S435, and whether or not the combination determination result number 32 (strong watermelon) is selected. Determine. Here, if the combination determination result number 32 is selected, the process proceeds to step S436, where the freeze lottery B is performed, and it is determined whether or not the winning lottery B is won (step S437). Here, when winning in the freeze lottery B, a control command including information of the freeze number 2 determined in the freeze lottery B is generated (step S438), the control command set 1 is performed (step S439), and step S4
Proceed to 40. On the other hand, if the winning lottery B is not won and if the winning combination determination result number 32 is not selected in the determination in step S435, a control command including information on the freeze number 0 is generated (step S443). Then, the control command set 1 is performed (step S444), and the process returns.

  In step S440, the freeze time (20 seconds) is set (timer set), and the freeze is set. Next, a reel drive process for reel production corresponding to the freeze number (1 or 2) is performed (step S441), and the apparatus stands by in that state until the freeze time elapses (step S442). When the freeze time elapses, the freeze control process ends (freeze is released) and the process returns.

  With the return from the freeze control process, the process proceeds to step S8 in FIG. 24A, where the push order display process is performed. In the push order display process, as shown in FIG. 32B, first, it is determined whether or not the push order flag is ON (step S451). If the push order flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S452, the push order indicator (WIN lamp 46j) is displayed in a manner corresponding to the push order number, the push order display process is terminated, and the process returns. On the other hand, if the push order flag is not ON, the process of step S452 is not performed and the push order display process is terminated and the process returns.

  As a modification example of the push order display process (an example in which a plurality of (about 3 to 4) lighting lamps are used as push order indicators as shown in FIG. 18A), the mode shown in FIG. 32C is executed. You may make it do. In this aspect, it is determined whether or not the push order flag is ON (step S451A). If the push order flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S452A, and the display pattern number corresponding to the push order number is selected. Then, a plurality of lamps are turned on in a manner corresponding to the selected display pattern number (step S453A), the push order display process is terminated, and the process returns. On the other hand, if the push order flag is not ON, the processes in steps S452A and 453A are not performed, the push order display process is terminated, and the process returns.

  If the return from the push order display process or the determination in step S141 of the AT control process shown in FIG. 26B is set to RT5 or RT6, the process proceeds to step S9 in FIG. Therefore, a push order number / combination determination result number transmission process is performed. In the push order number / combination determination result number transmission process, as shown in FIG. 33D, first, a control command including information indicating whether the push order flag is ON or OFF is generated (step S461). ), The control command set 1 is performed (step S462). Next, a control command including information indicating whether the push order number is 0 to 13 is generated (step S463), and the control command set 1 is performed (step S464). Next, proceeding to step S465, information on the role determination result number (any one of 0 to 13) of the non-special role (re-playing role or small role) selected in the game role determination process is stored in the information. From the stored storage area (reading), and then it is determined whether or not the push order flag is ON (step S466).

  If the push order flag is not ON, the process advances to step S468 to perform mask processing. In this mask process, as shown in FIG. 33 (E), first, it is determined whether or not a combination determination result number 35 has been selected in the game (determination based on the combination determination result number acquired in step S465). (Step S475). Here, if the winning combination determination result number 35 is not selected, the process proceeds to step S476, and the selected winning combination determination result number (the winning combination determination result number acquired in step S465 above) is determined in advance. A numerical value θ (in this embodiment, “18” is set, but the numerical value can be arbitrarily set in accordance with the number of set role determination result numbers, etc.), and the post-addition role determination result number is the masked role determination result. Number. On the other hand, if the combination determination result number 35 is selected, the process returns without performing the process of step S476.

  As described above, when the combination determination result number 35 is selected, the substantial masking process (the process of step S476) is not performed when the combination determination result number 35 is selected. The combination (small combination 7, 8) is not a combination established by the pressing order, and the profit given to the player when the combination is established is relatively small (in this embodiment, the number of payouts is 3 than the BET number) This is because it is set to a small number (one). As such a combination determination result number, there are also combination determination result numbers 32 and 33. Therefore, either or both of them are replaced with the combination determination result number 35 or added to the combination determination result number 35. The determination in step S475 may be performed. The mask process may be performed even when the combination determination result number 35 is selected. By the way, the small combination 7 and the small combination 8 are associated with the combination determination result number 35 as the duplicate winning combination. Further, the small combination 7 and the small combination 8 are also associated with the combination determination result numbers 23, 25 and 27 as a part of the duplicate winning combination. As described above, the combination determination result number 35 and the combination determination result numbers 23, 25, and 27 are similar in that the small combination 7 and the small combination 8 are associated as duplicate winning combinations, but the combination determination is performed. In the case of the result number 35, the mask process is not performed, whereas in the case of the combination determination result numbers 23, 25, and 27, the mask process is performed.

  After the mask processing described above, the process proceeds to step S469. On the other hand, if the push order flag is ON, it is determined whether or not the push order number is any of 10 to 13 (step S468). Here, when the push order number is 10 to 13, since the push order hit game is performed, the process proceeds to step S468 to perform the mask process (an illegal act such as extracting the selected combination determination result number command was performed). For when). On the other hand, if the push order number is not 10 to 13, the mask process is not performed and the process proceeds to step S469. In this step S469, a control command including information of a non-special role combination determination result number (whether or not it is masked) is generated, and the control command set 1 is performed (step S470). Next, a control command including information on the special role combination determination result number (0 or 1) is generated (step S471), the control command set 1 is performed (step S472), and the push order number / composition determination result number transmission process is performed. Exit and return.

  With the return from the push order number / combination determination result number transmission process, the process proceeds to step S10 in FIG. 24A where the reel stop management process is performed. In this reel stop management process, as shown in FIG. 34 (A), it is first determined whether or not the reel effect has been executed (step S481). If it is after execution of the reel effect, the process proceeds to step S482, and the reel rotation start counter X is set. On the other hand, if it is not after the reel effect execution, the process proceeds to step S483, and the reel rotation start counter Y is set. The setting of the reel rotation start counter X is to set the value of the reel rotation start counter of each reel 3a to 3c within the range of “2” to “237” by lottery or the like. Is to set the value of the reel rotation start counter of each of the reels 3a to 3c to “1”. The reel rotation start counter is a counter that manages the time until the start of rotation of each reel.

Next, it waits in that state until the wait time elapses (step S484). The wait time is the time required for all reels to start rotating in the previous game until all reels start rotating in the current game (for example, 4.1 seconds).
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Next, a new wait time is set (step S485), a control command including information indicating that the reel rotation is awaited is generated (step S486), and the control command set 1 is performed (step S487). Initial values of various data used for reel acceleration are stored in a predetermined storage area (step S488). At this time, the reel drive state is updated from “stop” to “reel rotation standby”, the value of the defect detection counter is set to “0”, the value of the reel drive pulse output counter is set to “50”, and the number of reel drive pulse switching times Are updated to “10”, respectively. These counters are used in a reel drive control process described later.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the reel drive state is “constant speed” (step S489). If it is “constant speed”, it is determined whether or not the defect detection counter is an abnormal value ( In step S490), if it is an abnormal value, the initial values of various data used for reel acceleration are stored again in a predetermined storage area (step S491), and the process proceeds to step S492. On the other hand, if the reel drive state is not “constant speed” in step S489, the process proceeds to step S492 without performing the processes in steps S490 and S491. In step S490, if the defect detection counter is not an abnormal value, the process proceeds to step S492 without performing the process in step S491.

  In this step S492, it is determined whether or not the confirmation of all the reels has been completed. If the confirmation has been completed, the process proceeds to step S493. If the confirmation has not been completed, the process returns to step S489. In step S493, it is determined whether a stoppable position has been created. If it has not been created, a stoppable position is created (step S494), and the process proceeds to step S495. On the other hand, if it has been created, the process proceeds directly to step S495. In step S495, it is determined whether an operation of a stop switch has been accepted.

  If the operation of the stop switch has been accepted, the reel drive state is changed to “decelerating” and the stop position is determined (step S496). Then, a control command including information on the reel to be stopped and the number of sliding frames is generated (step S497), the control command set 1 is performed (step S498), and the process proceeds to step S499. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S495 that no stop switch operation has been accepted, the process proceeds to step S499 without performing the processes in steps S496 to S498. In this step S499, it is determined whether or not all the reels are stopped. If not, the process returns to step S489, and if it is stopped, the process proceeds to step S500, and the main side push order indicator (WIN lamp 46j) is turned on. Turn off the light, finish the reel stop management process, and return.

  With the return from the reel stop management process, the process proceeds to step S11 in FIG. 24A, where a stop display symbol determination process is performed. In the stop display symbol determination process, as shown in FIG. 34B, first, a stop display symbol is confirmed (step S511). Next, if a game combination is established with the symbols displayed in a stopped state, the formation combination information (information indicating that no game combination is established) is stored in a predetermined storage area. (Step S512). Next, a control command (all stop command) including stop display symbol information is generated (step S513), the control command set 1 is performed (step S514), the stop display symbol determination process is terminated, and the process returns.

  With the return from the stop display symbol determination process, the process proceeds to step S12 in FIG. 24A, where a game medal payout process is performed. In this game medal payout process, as shown in FIG. 35A, first, a control command including information on the start of payout and the number of payouts (scheduled payout number) is generated (step S521), and the control command set 1 is performed. (Step S522). Next, a payout storage process is performed (step S523).

  In this payout storage process, as shown in FIG. 35 (B), it is first determined whether or not storage is possible (step S531). If storage is not possible, the payout storage process is terminated and the process returns. On the other hand, if the storage is possible, the above-described storage addition process is performed (step S532), and then the payout number addition process is performed (step S533).

In this payout number addition process, as shown in FIG.
+1 "is updated (step S541). Next, a control command including information indicating that one sheet has been paid out is generated (step S542), the control command set 1 is performed (step S543), and the control data (data of the number of payouts) of the WIN lamp 46j is output to the output port. (Step S544), the payout number adding process is terminated, and the process returns.

  With the return from the payout number addition process, the process proceeds to step S534 in FIG. 35B, where it is determined whether or not the payout is completed. Here, when the payout is completed, the process proceeds to step S525 in FIG. On the other hand, if the payout has not ended, the process returns to step S531.

  With the return from the payout storage process, the process proceeds to step S524 in FIG. 35A, where the hopper payout process is performed. In this hopper payout process, as shown in FIG. 35 (D), first, driving of the hopper is started (step S551), and the process waits until a payout is detected (step S552) (the payout is made until a predetermined time elapses). If not detected, a hopper empty error occurs.) When a payout is detected, the above-mentioned payout number adding process is performed (step SS553), and it is determined whether or not the payout is completed (step S554). If the payout is not finished, the process returns to step S551. If the payout is finished, the hopper driving is finished (step S555), the hopper payout process is finished, and the process returns.

  Upon return from the hopper payout process or completion of payout in the payout storage process, the process proceeds to step S525 in FIG. Therefore, a control command including the payout end information is generated, the control command set 1 is performed (step S526), the game medal payout process is ended, and the process returns.

  With the return from the game medal payout process, the process proceeds to step S13 in FIG. 24A, where a game end process is performed. In this game end process, as shown in FIG. 35E, first, a transition process such as a main mode is executed (step S561).

  In the main mode transition process, as shown in FIG. 36A, first, it is determined whether or not the main mode 1 is set (step S571). If the main mode 1 is set, the process proceeds to step S572, and a mode transition process 1 described later is performed. On the other hand, if the main mode 1 is not set, the process proceeds to step S573 to determine whether or not the main mode 2 is set. Here, when the main mode 2 is set, the process proceeds to step S574, and a mode transition process 2 described later is performed. On the other hand, if the main mode 2 is not set, the process proceeds to step S575, and it is determined whether or not the main mode 3 is set. Here, if the main mode 3 is set, the process proceeds to step S576 and a mode transition process 3 described later is performed. On the other hand, if it is not set to the main mode 3, the process proceeds to step S577, and a mode transition process 4 described later is performed.

  In the mode transition process 1 in step S572, as shown in FIG. 36B, first, it is determined whether or not the AT precursor flag is ON (step S581). If the AT precursor flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S582, and AT precursor preparation processing 1 is executed.

In this AT precursor preparation process 1, first, the mode is shifted to the main mode 3 (step S601), and the AT precursor G number (determined and stored in the AT lottery process of FIG. 27E) is acquired (step S602). . Next, the AT precursor counter is set (the value of the AT precursor counter is set to the value of the acquired AT precursor G number) (step S603), and the AT precursor flag is turned OFF (step S604). Next, the CZ transition flag is turned OFF (step S605), and the CZ counter is cleared (counter value = 0 is reset) (step S606). Further, the high-accuracy mode transition flag is turned off (step S607), and the push order flag is turned off.
(Step S608), the AT precursor preparation process 1 is terminated and the process returns.

  Upon return from this AT precursor preparation process 1, the mode transition process 1 in FIG. On the other hand, if the AT precursor flag is not ON in the determination in step S581, the process proceeds to step S583, and it is determined whether or not the value of the CZ counter is larger than 0 (CZ is in progress). If the value of the CZ counter is greater than 0, the process proceeds to step S584, and the value of the CZ counter is decremented by “1”, and the process proceeds to step S585. On the other hand, if the value of the CZ counter is 0 (not in CZ), the process proceeds to step S585 without performing the process of step S584. In step S585, it is determined whether or not the CZ transition flag is ON. If the CZ transition flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S586, and the CZ preparation process described below is executed. On the other hand, if the CZ transition flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S587 without executing the CZ preparation process.

  In the CZ preparation process, first, the G number of CZ (determined and stored in the CZ lottery in the normal middle process in FIG. 26E) is acquired (step S611). Next, the CZ counter is set (the value of the CZ counter is set to the value of the acquired G number of CZ) (step S612), the CZ transition flag is turned OFF (step S613), and the process returns.

  Upon return from the CZ preparation process 1, the process proceeds to step S587 in FIG. In step S587, it is determined whether the high-accuracy mode transition flag is ON. If the high-accuracy mode transition flag is ON, the process proceeds to the main mode 2 (step S588). Then, an MM2 counter (a counter that manages the number of games that can be executed in the main mode 2; MM2 means the main mode 2) is set (for example, the value of the MM2 counter is set to 10) (step S589). The mode transition flag is turned off (step S590), and the process proceeds to step S591. On the other hand, if the high-accuracy mode transition flag is not ON in the determination in step S587, the process proceeds to step S591 without performing the processes in steps S588 to S590. In step S591, the push order flag is turned OFF, the mode transition process 1 is terminated, and the process returns.

  In the mode transition process 2 in step S574 of the main mode transition process shown in FIG. 36 (A), as shown in FIG. 36 (E), it is first determined whether or not the AT precursor flag is ON (step S621). If the AT precursor flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S622, and AT precursor preparation processing 2 is executed.

  In this AT precursor preparation process 2, as shown in FIG. 37A, first, the mode is shifted to the main mode 3 (step S641), and the AT precursor G number is acquired (step S642). Next, the AT precursor counter is set (step S643), and the AT precursor flag is turned OFF (step S644). Next, the CZ transition flag is turned OFF (step S645), and the CZ counter is cleared (counter value = 0 is reset) (step S646). Further, the MM2 counter is cleared (counter value = 0 is reset) (step S647), the push order flag is turned OFF (step S648), the AT precursor preparation process 2 is terminated, and the process returns.

Upon return from this AT precursor preparation process 2, the mode transition process 2 in FIG. On the other hand, if the AT precursor flag is not ON in the determination in step S621, the process proceeds to step S623, and it is determined whether or not the value of the CZ counter is greater than 0 (in CZ). If the value of the CZ counter is greater than 0, the process proceeds to step S624, and the value of the CZ counter is decremented by “1”, and the process proceeds to step S625. On the other hand, if the value of the CZ counter is 0 (not in CZ), the process proceeds to step S625 without performing the process of step S624. In this step S625, it is determined whether or not the CZ transition flag is ON. If the CZ transition flag is ON, step S626 is performed.
Then, the above-described CZ preparation process is executed. On the other hand, if the CZ transition flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S627 without executing the CZ preparation process.

  In this step S627, the value of the MM2 counter is decremented by “1” and the process proceeds to step S628 to determine whether or not the value of the MM2 counter is larger than 0 (the number of executable games remaining in the main mode 2 remains). . Here, when the value of the MM2 counter is larger than 0, the process proceeds to step S630. On the other hand, when the value of the CZ counter is 0 (the number of games that can be executed in the main mode 2 does not remain), the process shifts to the main mode 1 (step S629) and proceeds to step S630. In this step S630, the push order flag is turned OFF, the mode transition process 2 is terminated, and the process returns.

  In the mode transition process 3 in step S576 of the main mode transition process shown in FIG. 36A, first, as shown in FIG. 37B, the value of the AT precursor counter is subtracted by “1” (step S651). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the AT precursor counter is larger than 0 (the number of executable games with AT precursor remains) (step S652). Here, if the value of the AT precursor counter is 0 (the number of executable games with AT precursor does not remain), the process proceeds to step S653, the push order flag is turned on, and the mode is shifted to the main mode 4 (step S654). The mode transition process 3 is terminated and the process returns. On the other hand, if the value of the AT precursor counter is greater than 0, the process proceeds to step S655, the push order flag is turned OFF, the mode transition process 3 is terminated, and the process returns.

  In the mode transition process 4 in step S577 of the main mode transition process shown in FIG. 36 (A), as shown in FIG. 37 (C), it is first determined whether RT5 or RT6 is set (step S661). Here, if it is set to RT5 or RT6, the mode transition process 4 is terminated and the process returns. On the other hand, if another RT gaming state is set, the process advances to step S662 to determine whether or not the AT flag is ON. If the AT flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S663, and it is determined whether or not any of the combination determination result numbers 15 to 20 (RT4 transition RP is included in the winning combination) has been selected. . Here, when the combination determination result numbers 15 to 20 are selected, the AT flag is turned ON (step S664), the value of the AT counter is set to a predetermined value (= 50) (step S665), and the mode transition process is performed. Finish 4 and return.

  If the combination determination result numbers 15 to 20 are not selected in the determination in step S663, the process proceeds to step S666, and it is determined whether or not the push order numbers 1 to 9 are determined (saved) in the game. If the push order numbers 1 to 9 have been determined, the process proceeds to step S667, and whether or not the push order corresponding to the determined push order number matches the push order executed by the player. Determine. Here, when the two-pressing order does not match (when the player does not follow the notified pressing order), the AT flag is turned ON (step S668), and the value of the AT counter is set to a predetermined value (= 50). (Step S669), the mode transition process 4 is terminated and the process returns. On the other hand, when the push order numbers 1 to 9 are not determined in the determination in step S666 (in the case of push order numbers 0 and 10 to 13), the process of steps S667 to S669 is not performed and the mode transition process is performed. Finish 4 and return. If the two-pressing order matches in the determination in step S667, the mode transition process 4 is terminated without performing the processes in steps S668 to S669, and the process returns.

If the AT flag is ON in the determination in step S662, the process proceeds to step S670, and the value of the TZ counter (a counter that manages the number of executable games in the specialized zone. TZ means the specialized zone) is 0. It is determined whether it is larger than (the number of executable games in the specialized zone remains). If the value of the TZ counter is greater than 0, “1” is subtracted from the value of the TZ counter (step S671), the mode transition process 4 is terminated, and the process returns. On the other hand, if the value of the TZ counter is 0 (the number of games that can be executed in the special zone does not remain), the process proceeds from step S670 to step S672, and it is determined whether or not the special zone shift flag is ON. . Here, when the special zone shift flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S673, and it is determined whether or not the combination determination result numbers 9 to 20 (RT3 shift RP is included in the winning combination) have been selected. If the combination determination result numbers 9 to 20 are not selected, the process proceeds to step S674. If the combination determination result numbers 9 to 20 are selected, the process proceeds to step S676.

  In step S674, it is determined whether or not the push order numbers 1 to 9 have been determined (saved) in the game. If the push order numbers 1 to 9 are determined, the process proceeds to step S675, and whether or not the push order corresponding to the determined push order number matches the push order executed by the player. Determine. Here, if the two-pressing order does not match (when the player does not follow the notified pressing order), the process proceeds to step S676, and the special zone shift flag is turned OFF (step S676). Then, the value of the TZ counter is set to a predetermined value (= 10) (step S677), the value of the AT counter is decremented by “1” (step S678), the mode transition process 4 is terminated, and the process returns. On the other hand, if the push order numbers 1 to 9 are not determined in the determination in step S674 (in the case of push order numbers 0 and 10 to 13), the process of steps S675 to S678 is not performed and the mode transition process is performed. Finish 4 and return. If the two-pressing order matches in the determination in step S675, the mode transition process 4 is terminated without performing the processes in steps S676 to S678, and the process returns.

  If it is determined in step S672 that the specialized zone shift flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S679, where the value of the AT counter is decremented by “1” and the value of the AT counter is greater than 0 (the number of AT games remains). It is determined whether or not (step S680). Here, when the value of the AT counter is 0, the AT flag is turned OFF (step S681), the mode transition lottery is performed (step S682), and whether or not the mode transition lottery is won (wins the main mode 2). Is determined (step S683). Here, when the main mode 2 is won, the mode is shifted to the main mode 2 (step S684), and the process proceeds to step S685. On the other hand, when the main mode 2 is not won, the mode is shifted to the main mode 1 (step S686), and the process proceeds to step S685. In step S685, the push order flag is turned OFF, the mode transition process 4 is terminated, and the process returns. If the value of the AT counter is 0 in the determination in step S680, the mode transition processing 4 is terminated without performing the processing in steps S681 to S686, and the process returns.

  Returning from the above-described mode transition processing 1, mode transition processing 2, mode transition processing 3, or mode transition processing 4, the main mode transition processing shown in FIG. With the return from the transition process such as the main mode, the process proceeds to step S562 of the game end process shown in FIG.

  In this RT transition process, as shown in FIG. 38A, it is first determined whether or not non-RT is set (step S691). If it is set to non-RT, the process advances to step S692 to perform common processing 4 described later. On the other hand, if it is not set to non-RT, the process advances to step S693 to determine whether or not it is set to RT1. Here, if it is set to RT1, the process proceeds to step S694, and RT transition processing 1 described later is performed. On the other hand, if it is not set to RT1, the process advances to step S695 to determine whether or not it is set to RT2. Here, if it is set to RT2, the process proceeds to step S696, and RT transition processing 2 described later is performed.

On the other hand, if not set to RT2, the process advances to step S697 to determine whether or not it is set to RT3. If RT3 is set, step S69 is executed.
Proceed to step 8, and RT transfer processing 3 described later is performed. On the other hand, if it is not set to RT3, the process advances to step S699 to determine whether or not it is set to RT4. Here, if it is set to RT4, the process proceeds to step S700 and RT transition processing 4 described later is performed. On the other hand, if it is not set to RT4, the process proceeds to step S701, and it is determined whether or not it is set to RT5. Here, if it is set to RT5, the process proceeds to step S702, and RT transition processing 5 described later is performed. On the other hand, if it is not set to RT5, the process proceeds to step S703 and RT transition processing 6 described later is performed.

  In the common process 4 in step S692, as shown in FIG. 38 (B), first, the combination determination result numbers 36 to 38 (specific symbols 01 to 03 as conditions for transition to RT1 may be displayed). It is determined whether or not any of them has been selected (step S711). Here, when the combination determination result numbers 36 to 38 are selected, it is determined whether or not the specific symbols 01 to 03 are displayed (step S712), and when the specific symbols 01 to 03 are displayed, The process proceeds to RT1 (step S713), the common process 4 is terminated, and the process returns. On the other hand, if the specific symbols 01 to 03 are not displayed, the process of step S713 is not performed, the common process 4 is terminated, and the process returns.

  If the combination determination result numbers 36 to 38 are not selected in step S711, the process proceeds from step S711 to step S714 to determine whether or not the combination determination result number 1 for the special combination is selected in the game. To do. Here, if the combination determining result number 1 of the special combination is selected, it is determined whether or not the BB combination is established (step S715), and if not established, the process proceeds to RT5 (step S715). (S716) If YES in step S716, the process proceeds to RT6 (step S717), the push order flag is turned OFF (step S718), the common process 4 is terminated, and the process returns. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S714 that the special combination role determination result number 1 has not been selected, the processes in steps S715 to S718 are not performed, and the common process 4 is terminated and the process returns.

  In the RT transition process 1 in step S694 of the RT transition process shown in FIG. 38A, first, as shown in FIG. 38C, the winning combination determination result numbers 3 to 8 (RT2 transition RP is included in the winning combination. ) Is selected (step S721). If the combination determination result numbers 3 to 8 are not selected, the common process 4 described above is executed (step S722), the RT transition process 1 is terminated, and the process returns. On the other hand, if the combination determination result numbers 3 to 8 are selected, the process proceeds to step S723, and it is determined whether or not the re-game combination 5 (RT2 transition RP) is established. Here, when the re-game player 5 is established, the process shifts to RT2 (step S724), ends the RT shift process 1 and returns. On the other hand, if the re-gamer 5 has not been established, the process of step S724 is not performed, the RT transition process 1 is terminated, and the process returns.

  In the RT transition process 2 in step S696 of the RT transition process shown in FIG. 38 (A), as shown in FIG. 38 (D), first, the role determination result numbers 9 to 14 (RT1 transition RP, RT3 transition RP are won) It is determined whether or not any of (included in the combination) has been selected (step S731). If the combination determination result numbers 9 to 14 are not selected, the common process 4 described above is executed (step S732), the RT transition process 2 is terminated, and the process returns. On the other hand, if the combination determination result numbers 9 to 14 are selected, the process proceeds to step S733, and it is determined whether or not the re-game combination 6 (RT3 transition RP) is established. Here, when the re-game player 6 has been established, the process shifts to RT3 (step S734), ends the RT shift process 2 and returns. On the other hand, if the re-game combination 6 has not been established, the process proceeds to step S735, and it is determined whether or not the re-game combination 2 (RT1 transition RP) has been established. Here, when the re-game player 2 is established, the process shifts to RT1 (step S736), ends the RT shift process 2 and returns.

  In the RT transition process 3 in step S698 of the RT transition process shown in FIG. 38 (A), as shown in FIG. 39 (A), first, the role determination result numbers 15 to 20 (RT1 transition RP, RT4 transition RP are won) It is determined whether or not any one of (included in the combination) has been selected (step S741). Here, when the combination determination result numbers 15 to 20 are not selected, the common process 4 described above is executed (step S742), the RT transition process 3 is terminated, and the process returns. On the other hand, when the combination determination result numbers 15 to 20 are selected, the process proceeds to step S743, and it is determined whether or not the re-game combination 8 (RT4 transition RP) is established. Here, if the re-gamer 8 is established, the process shifts to RT4 (step S744), ends the RT shift process 3 and returns. On the other hand, if the re-gamer 8 has not been established, the process proceeds to step S745 to determine whether or not the re-gamer 4 (RT1 transition RP) has been established. Here, if the re-game combination 4 is established, the process shifts to RT1 (step S746), ends the RT transfer process 3 and returns.

  In the RT transition process 4 in step S700 of the RT transition process shown in FIG. 38A, first, as shown in FIG. 39B, the combination determination result numbers 15 to 20 (the RT1 transition RP and the RT3 transition RP are won). It is determined whether or not any of (included in the combination) has been selected (step S751). Here, if the combination determination result numbers 15 to 20 are not selected, the above-described common process 4 is executed (step S752), the RT transition process 4 is terminated, and the process returns. On the other hand, if the combination determination result numbers 15 to 20 are selected, the process proceeds to step S753, and it is determined whether or not the re-game combination 6 (RT3 transition RP) is established. Here, when the re-game player 6 is established, the process shifts to RT3 (step S754), ends the RT shift process 4 and returns. On the other hand, if the re-game combination 6 has not been established, the process proceeds to step S755, and it is determined whether or not the re-game combination 4 (RT1 transition RP) has been established. Here, if the re-game combination 4 is established, the process shifts to RT1 (step S756), ends the RT shift process 4 and returns.

  In the RT transition process 5 in step S702 of the RT transition process shown in FIG. 38A, first, as shown in FIG. 39C, it is determined whether or not the BB combination is established (step S761). If the BB combination is established, the process proceeds to RT6 (step S762), the RT transition process 5 is terminated, and the process returns. On the other hand, if the BB combination is not established, the process of step S762 is not performed, the RT transition process 5 is terminated, and the process returns.

  In the RT transition process 6 in step S703 of the RT transition process shown in FIG. 38A, as shown in FIG. 39D, first, it is determined whether or not the number of game medals paid out in BB exceeds 450. (Step S771). Here, if the number of game medals paid out exceeds 450, it is shifted to non-RT (step S772), and it is determined whether or not the main mode 4 is set (step S773). If the main mode 4 is set, the push order flag is set to ON (step S774), the RT transition process 6 is terminated, and the process returns. On the other hand, if the main mode 4 is not set, the process of step S774 is not performed, the RT transition process 6 is terminated, and the process returns. If it is determined in step S771 that the number of game medals paid out in BB does not exceed 450, the processing in steps S772 to S774 is not performed, the RT transition processing 6 is terminated, and the process returns.

  The RT transition process shown in FIG. 38A is a return from the above-described common process 4, RT transition process 1, RT transition process 2, RT transition process 3, RT transition process 4, RT transition process 5 or RT transition process 6. Also ends and returns. With the return from the RT transition process, the game end process shown in FIG. Further, upon return from this game end process, the process returns to step S1 in FIG. 24A, and the game control process is repeated.

<Timer interrupt processing (main)>
In this embodiment, processing such as reading of each game operation signal output in response to a game operation such as a bet operation performed by the player, detection (confirmation) of a signal level, transmission of each control command, drive control of the reel, etc. Is performed by a timer interrupt process (main) executed every predetermined time (for example, 2.235 milliseconds). In this timer interrupt process (main), as shown in FIG. 40A, first, an interrupt initial process (register saving, interrupt prohibition, etc.) is performed (step MT11), and then power-off is detected. It is determined whether or not it has been done (step MT12). Here, if a power-off is detected, a power-off process is performed. In power-off processing, register saving, stack pointer saving, interrupt status saving, and the like are performed. In addition, processing such as holding information related to the combination determination result and information related to the RT gaming state stored in a predetermined storage area, and calculating and storing a checksum is performed.

  On the other hand, if power-off is not detected, timer measurement is performed (step MT13). This timer measurement is to measure the elapsed time of an arbitrary timer set in the above-described game control process. Next, control of the display lamps (46a to 46h, 46j) (update of the display value in the display lamp based on the control data output to the output port, switching of the display lamp in the display state, etc.) is performed (step MT14). Further, the input port is read (step MT15). In the input port reading, the signal level of each game operation signal input to the input port is read and stored, the signal level is determined, and the like.

  Next, a reel drive control process for controlling driving of the reels 3a to 3c (acceleration, deceleration, constant speed maintenance, stop maintenance, etc.) is performed (step MT16). In this reel drive control process, as shown in FIG. 40B, first, it is determined whether or not the reel drive state is “stop” (step MT101). Here, in the case of “stop”, the reel drive control process is terminated and the process returns.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step MT101 that the reel driving state is not “stop”, it is determined whether or not the reel driving state is “waiting for reel rotation” (step MT102). Here, if “reel rotation standby”, the value of the reel rotation standby counter is updated by “−1” (step MT103), and it is determined whether or not the value of the reel rotation standby counter is “0”. (Step MT104). Here, if the value of the reel rotation standby counter is not “0”, the process returns, and if it is “0”, a control command including information to start rotating the reel is generated (step MT105). Control command set 2 is performed (step MT106), and the reel drive state is updated to “accelerating” (step MT107), and the process proceeds to step MT108. On the other hand, if it is determined in step MT102 that the reel driving state is not “reel rotation standby”, the processing proceeds to step MT108 without performing the processing in steps MT103 to 107.

  In this step MT108, the value of the reel drive pulse output counter indicating the timing for switching the output phase (excitation phase) of the reel stepping motor is updated by “−1”, and the value of the reel drive pulse output counter is “0”. Is determined (step MT109). Here, if the value of the reel drive pulse output counter is not “0”, the reel drive control process is terminated and the process returns. On the other hand, when the value of the reel drive pulse output counter is “0”, it is determined whether or not the reel drive state is “decelerating” (step MT110). The data of all phase (four phases) OFF of the stepping motor is stored (step MT111), the reel drive state is updated to “stop” (step MT112), and the process returns.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step MT110 that the reel drive state is not “decelerated”, the value of the reel drive pulse output counter is updated by “+1” (step MT113), and the reel drive state is “constant speed”. Is determined (step MT114). If “constant speed”, the value of the defect detection counter is updated by “+1” (step MT115), and the process proceeds to step MT116. On the other hand, when the reel driving state is not “at constant speed”, the process proceeds directly from step MT114 to step MT116.

  In step MT116, reel drive pulse update processing is performed. In this reel drive pulse update process, as shown in FIG. 41B, the value of the reel drive pulse search counter is updated by “+1” (step MT151), and the process proceeds to the reel drive pulse data acquisition process. In this reel drive pulse data acquisition process, as shown in FIG. 41C, first, a reel drive pulse search offset value is calculated (step MT152), and a reel drive pulse data table is read from a predetermined storage area (step MT152). Step MT153). Then, reel drive pulse data is acquired based on the reel drive pulse data table (step MT154), and the process proceeds to reel drive pulse set processing. In this reel drive pulse setting process, as shown in FIG. 41D, the reel drive pulse data is set for output (step MT155) and the process returns.

  The reel driving pulse search counter is a counter for acquiring reel driving pulse data for driving the stepping motor, and takes values from “0” to “255” (binary numbers “00000000” to “11111111”). . By performing an AND operation (logical product operation) between the value of this reel drive pulse search counter and a predetermined value “00000111” (binary notation), “0” to “7” (binary numbers “0000” to “0111”). )) Is calculated, which becomes the above-described reel drive pulse search offset value.

  Upon return from the above-described reel drive pulse update process (reel drive pulse data acquisition process, reel drive pulse set process), the process proceeds to step MT117 in FIG. In this step MT117, it is determined whether or not the reel driving state is “acceleration”. If it is “acceleration”, the number of pulse switching (for gradually accelerating so as not to step out during acceleration). Is updated by “−1” (step MT118), and it is determined whether or not the number of pulse switching is “0” (step MT119). Here, when the number of pulse switching is “0”, the reel driving state is updated to “constant speed” (step MT120), the reel driving control process is finished and the process returns, and the number of pulse switching is “0”. If not, the value of the reel drive pulse output counter is updated (step MT121), the reel drive control process is terminated, and the process returns.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step MT117 that the reel driving state is not “accelerating”, the process proceeds to step MT122 in FIG. 41A to determine whether or not the reel driving state is “constant speed”. To do. Here, when the reel driving state is “during constant speed”, it is determined whether or not the reel sensor provided on the reel has been detected (step MT123). If the reel sensor is detected, the reference symbol is determined. The number (symbol number 0) is stored (step MT124), the initial value “0” of the defect detection counter is stored (step MT125), the reel drive control process is terminated, and the process returns.

On the other hand, if the reel driving state is not “constant speed” in the determination in step MT122, or if the reel sensor is not detected in the determination in step MT123, the processes in steps MT124 and 125 are not performed. In step MT126, it is determined whether the reel sensor has passed. Here, when the reel sensor has passed, it is determined whether or not the reel has moved by the number of steps of one symbol (for example, “16” or “17”) (step MT127). In this case, the number of steps for one symbol is stored (step MT128), the symbol number is further updated (step MT129), and the process proceeds to step MT130. On the other hand, if it is determined in step MT127 that the reel has not moved by the number of steps corresponding to one symbol, the process proceeds to step MT130 without performing the processes in steps MT128 and 129.

  In step MT130, it is determined whether or not the symbol number updated in step MT129 is a stop symbol number (symbol number scheduled to be stopped). If the symbol number is a stop symbol number, four-phase deceleration pulse data ( (data for exciting all phases φ0, φ1, φ2, and φ3) are stored (step MT131), and the value of the 4-phase deceleration pulse output counter (eg, “90”) is stored (step MT132). move on.

  In step MT133, the reel drive state is updated to “decelerating”, and the value of the reel pulse output counter is stored (step MT134). Next, a control command including information that the reel stops rotating is generated (step MT135), the control command set 2 is performed (step MT136), and the process proceeds to the above-described reel drive pulse setting process. On the other hand, if the reel sensor has not been detected in the determination in step MT126, or if it is not the stop symbol number in the determination in step MT130, the reel drive control process is terminated and the process returns.

  Upon return from the reel drive control process, the process proceeds to step MT17 in FIG. In this step MT17, it is determined whether or not the above-described reel drive control process has been executed for all the reels (reels 3a to 3c). If not, the process returns to step MT16 to perform the reel drive control process. . On the other hand, when it is executed for all reels, it performs a port output process for performing excitation output of reels, hoppers, blockers, etc. (step MT18), and further transmits a control command stored in the command buffer (CB). Transmission processing is performed (step MT19).

  Next, the process proceeds to step MT20, where the outer end signal data stored in the predetermined storage area is read and the outer end signal is output. Next, random delay processing (processing to decrement the reel rotation start counter) is performed (step MT21), interrupt termination processing (register restoration, interrupt permission, etc.) is performed (step MT22), and interrupt return is performed.

  Other control processes performed in the main control unit 100 include a main control power-on process and a main control setting change process. The main control power-on process is a process that is performed when power supply to the main control unit 100 is started (at power-on). A temporary stack pointer is set, a checksum is calculated, checked, and the like. Processing is performed so that power recovery processing can be performed. Further, it is determined whether or not the setting key type switch 83 is turned on. If the setting key type switch 83 is turned on, the process proceeds to a main control setting change process described below. On the other hand, when the setting key type switch 83 is not turned on, the stack pointer is restored and the interrupt is activated, and further, information on the result of determining the combination stored in the predetermined storage area when the power is turned off, A game is played based on information about the RT game state.

  The main control setting change process is a process executed when the setting key type switch 83 is turned on in the above-described main control power-on process, and the setting change command operation of the setting change switch 84 by the game store clerk is confirmed. In this case, the stack pointer is initialized, the interrupt is initialized, and the stored game information is cleared when the power is turned off. Further, the set value set at the time of changing the setting is stored in a predetermined storage area, and the process proceeds to the above-described game control process.

<Program start processing>
Next, the program start process executed by the sub main control means 200A will be described. As shown in FIG. 42A, the program start process is started when the power is turned on. First, the interrupt is prohibited (step U11), and then various initialization processes (initialization of the CPU and RAM) are performed. And checksum calculation) (step U12). Next, it is determined whether or not the checksum value calculated when the power is turned on matches the checksum value calculated and stored when the power is turned off (step U13).

  Here, if the two match, it is determined whether or not the state has been restored from the state in which the power interruption occurred during one command processing of the sub-main loop processing described below (hereinafter referred to as “complete recovery”) ( Step U14) If it is a complete return, interrupt is permitted (Step U15), and the process returns to the one command processing that was being executed when the power was turned off. On the other hand, if it is determined in step U13 that the checksums do not match, the RAM is cleared (step U16), and the process proceeds to sub-main loop processing. If it is determined in step U14 that there is no complete return, the process proceeds directly to the sub main loop process.

<Sub main loop processing>
In the sub main loop process, as shown in FIG. 42B, first, the WDT (watchdog timer) is cleared (step V11), and then the operation of the WDT is started (step V12). Next, an interrupt is permitted (step V13), and processing every 16 ms (monitoring whether the image display device is normally activated, counting the power-on time, and signal data (command) to be transmitted to the image display device are predetermined. Storage in a storage area (command buffer), etc.) (step V14).

  Next, one command processing (processing based on a control command from the main control means 100, an example will be described later) is performed (step V15), and it is determined whether 16 ms (time can be arbitrarily set) has elapsed. (Step V16) If the time has not elapsed, the process returns to Step V15. On the other hand, if 16 ms has elapsed, the process returns to step V11.

<Power-off process>
The power-off process shown in FIG. 42C is a process that is started when the sub-main control unit 200A detects a power-off. First, WDT is stopped (step W11), and then the program start process is in progress. (Step W12). If the program start processing is not in progress, a checksum is calculated (step W13), and various data (checksum calculation result, address of the executed program, etc.) are saved (held) (step W14). Proceed to step W15. On the other hand, if it is determined in step W12 that the program start process is being performed, the process proceeds to step W15 without performing the processes in steps W13 and W14.

  In Step W15, it is determined whether or not 500 ms (time can be arbitrarily set) has elapsed. Here, if 500 ms has elapsed, the power-off process is terminated. On the other hand, if 500 ms has not elapsed, it is determined whether or not the power has been restored (step W16). If the power is restored, the number of instantaneous interruptions is updated (step W17), the WDT operation is started (step W18), and the process being executed when the power is turned off is returned. On the other hand, if the power is not restored in the determination in step W16, the process returns to step W15.

<1 command processing>
In the one-command processing shown in FIG. 43A, it is determined whether or not a control command (hereinafter referred to as “special role command”) including information on the special role determination result number (00 or 01) is received ( Step V101). Here, when the special combination command is received, the process proceeds to step V102, and the process at the time of the start lever is executed. In the process at the time of the start lever, as shown in FIG. 43B, first, it is determined whether or not the push order flag is ON (whether the push order flag is ON or OFF before the special combination command). Since the control command including the information indicating is received, it is determined based on the control command (step V121). Here, when the push order flag is ON, the push order navigation corresponding to the received push order number (a control command including the push order number information is received before the special role command). An effect is performed (step V122) and the process returns. On the other hand, if the push order flag is not ON, the process returns without performing the process of step V122.

  As an example of changing the process at the time of the start lever (an aspect in which the sub control unit 200 may determine a part of the pressing order), the aspect shown in FIG. 44A may be executed. This mode is a modification example of the combination determination result 2 process in FIG. 27B, a modification example of the combination determination result 3 to 8 process in FIG. 27D, and a modification example of the combination determination result 21 process in FIG. This corresponds to the combination determination results 28 to 30 in FIG.

  In this aspect, first, it is determined whether or not the push order flag is ON (step V121A). Here, if the push order flag is not ON, the processing at the start lever is ended as it is, and the process returns. On the other hand, if the push order flag is ON, the process proceeds to step V122A to determine whether or not the AT flag is ON (information indicating whether the AT flag is ON or OFF prior to the special role command). Since the control command is received, it is determined based on it. Here, when the AT flag is ON, the received role determination result number (the control command including information on the role determination number of the non-special role is received before the special role command) is determined. It is determined whether or not the result number is 21 (specific push order bell) (step V123A).

  Here, if the combination determination result number 21 has been received, it is determined whether or not the push order number 9 (first right) has been received (step V124A). If the push order number 9 has not been received, the process proceeds to step V139A, a push order navigation effect corresponding to the received push order number is performed, and the process returns. On the other hand, if the push order number 9 has been received, the process proceeds to step V125A, the push order lottery A is performed, the second push order (second switch operated), and the third push order (third operation). Determine the stop switch. Then, the push order navigation effect corresponding to the received push order number (in this case, push order number 9) and the result of the push order lottery A is executed (step V126A), and the process returns.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S123A that the combination determination result number 21 has not been received, it is determined whether or not any combination determination result number 28 to 30 (push order bell 3 selection) has been received. (Step V134A). Here, when the combination determination result numbers 28 to 30 have been received (in this case, any one of the pressing order numbers 7 to 9 (first left, first middle, first right) is pressed earlier. Is received), the process proceeds to step V135A, where a 6-option navigation lottery is performed, and it is determined whether or not a 6-option navigation lottery is won (step S136A). If the 6-option navigation lottery is won, the process proceeds to step V125A, and the push order lottery A is performed to determine the second stop and third stop push order. Then, a push order navigation effect corresponding to the received push order number (in this case, any of push order numbers 7 to 9) and the result of push order lottery A is executed (step V126A), and the process returns. On the other hand, if the combination determination result numbers 28 to 30 have not been received in the determination in step S134A and if the six-choice navigation lottery has not been won in the determination in step S136A, the process proceeds to step V139A. A push order navigation effect corresponding to the pressed order number is performed, and the process returns.

  If it is determined in step V122A that the AT flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step V127A to determine whether the value of the CZ counter is greater than 0 (during CZ) (before the special combination command). Since a control command including information indicating whether the CZ flag is ON or OFF is received, determination is made based on the received control command. If the value of the CZ counter is 0 (not in CZ), the process proceeds to step V139A, a push order navigation effect corresponding to the received push order number is performed, and the process returns.

  On the other hand, if the value of the CZ counter is greater than 0, the process proceeds to step V128A, and it is determined whether or not a combination determination result number 2 (specific push order replay) has been received (step V134A). Here, if the combination determination result number 2 has been received (in this case, the push order number 0 (push order unknown) has been received earlier), the process proceeds to step V132A, and the push order lottery B To determine the full pressing order from the first pressing order (stop switch operated first) to the third pressing order. Then, the push order navigation effect corresponding to the result of the push order lottery A is executed (step V133A), and the process returns. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S128A that the combination determination result number 2 has not been received, the process proceeds to step V129A to determine whether any of combination determination result numbers 3 to 8 has been received. .

  Here, when the combination determination result numbers 3 to 8 are received (in this case, the push order number for establishing the re-game combination 5 among the push order numbers 1 to 9 is received earlier) ), The process proceeds to step V132A, where the push order lottery C is performed, and a push order different from the push order corresponding to the received push order number is selected. Then, the push order navigation effect corresponding to the result of the push order lottery C is executed (step V133A), and the process returns. On the other hand, if the combination determination result numbers 3 to 8 have not been received, the process proceeds to step V139A, the push order navigation effect corresponding to the received push order number is performed, and the process returns.

  With the return from the process at the time of the start lever, the 1-command process shown in FIG. On the other hand, if the special command is not received in the determination of step V101 of the one-command processing, the process proceeds to step V103, and a control command including information on the reel rotation start (hereinafter referred to as “reel rotation start command”). Is received. If a reel rotation start command is received, the process proceeds to step V104, processing such as effect switching is performed, and the process returns. On the other hand, if the reel rotation start command has not been received, the process proceeds to step V105, where has received a control command including information on the first cylinder stop reception (hereinafter referred to as “first cylinder stop reception command”)? Determine whether or not. If the first cylinder stop acceptance command is received, the process proceeds to step V106, and the process at the time of the first cylinder trunk acceptance is performed.

  In the process at the time of accepting the first torso stop, as shown in FIG. 44 (B), it is first determined whether or not the push order navigation effect is being executed (step V141). Here, if the push order navigation effect is not being executed, the process at the time of accepting the first cylinder stop is terminated and the process returns. On the other hand, if the push order navigation effect is being executed, the process proceeds to step V142 to determine whether or not the first push order executed by the player is correct. If the answer is correct in the push order, the process proceeds to step V143, and the process of switching the push order navigation effect (including the deletion of the display of the first push order) is performed and the process returns. On the other hand, if the push order is incorrect, the process proceeds to step V144 to end the push order navigation effect, execute the failure effect (the effect of notifying that the push order is incorrect) (step V145), and return. To do.

  With the return from the process at the time of the first cylinder stop acceptance, the one-command process shown in FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined in step V105 of the one-command processing that the first cylinder stop acceptance command has not been received, the process proceeds to step V107, and a control command including information on the first cylinder cylinder stop (hereinafter referred to as “first command”). It is determined whether or not a “rotor stop command” is received. Here, if the first cylinder stop command is received, the process proceeds to step V108, the winning expectation display (including stop sound and the like) is processed, and the process returns. On the other hand, if the first cylinder stop stop command has not been received, the process proceeds to step V109 to receive a control command (hereinafter referred to as a “second cylinder stop reception command”) including information on the second cylinder stop reception. Determine whether or not. If the second cylinder stop acceptance command is received, the process proceeds to step V110, and the process at the time of the second cylinder suspension acceptance is performed.

  In the process at the time of accepting the second torso stop, as shown in FIG. 44C, first, it is determined whether or not the push order navigation effect is being executed (step V151). Here, if the push order navigation effect is not being executed, the process at the time of accepting the second cylinder stop is terminated and the process returns. On the other hand, if the push order navigation effect is being executed, the process proceeds to step V152 to determine whether or not the second push order executed by the player is correct. If the answer is correct in the push order, the process proceeds to step V153, where the process of switching the push order navigation effect (including the deletion of the second push order display) is performed, and the process returns. On the other hand, if the answer is incorrect, the process proceeds to step V154 to end the push order navigation effect, execute the failure effect (step V155), and return.

  With the return from the process at the time of accepting the second cylinder stop, the one-command process shown in FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined in step V109 of the one-command processing that the second cylinder stop acceptance command has not been received, the process proceeds to step V111, and a control command (hereinafter referred to as “second” It is determined whether or not a “rotor stop command” is received. Here, if the second cylinder stop command is received, the process proceeds to step V112 to perform a process of winning expectation display (including a case where a tempering sound is output) and return. On the other hand, if the second cylinder stop command has not been received, the process proceeds to step V113, and a control command including information on the third cylinder stop reception (hereinafter referred to as "third cylinder stop reception command") is received. Determine whether or not. Here, if the third cylinder stop reception command is received, the process proceeds to step V114, and the process at the time of the third cylinder stop reception is performed.

  In the process at the time of accepting the third torso stop, as shown in FIG. 44 (D), it is first determined whether or not the push order navigation effect is being executed (step V161). Here, if the push order navigation effect is not being executed, the process at the time of accepting the third cylinder stop is terminated and the process returns. On the other hand, if the push order navigation effect is being executed, the process proceeds to step V162 to end the push order navigation effect and return.

  With the return from the process at the time of accepting the third cylinder stop, the one-command process shown in FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined in step V113 in the one-command processing that the third cylinder stop acceptance command has not been received, the process proceeds to step V115, and a control command including information on the third cylinder cylinder stop (hereinafter referred to as “third command”). It is determined whether or not a “rotor stop command” is received. If the third cylinder stop command is received, the process proceeds to step V116, a winning expectation display process (including a stop sound and the like) is performed, and the process returns. On the other hand, if the third cylinder stop command has not been received, the process proceeds to step V117, and it is determined whether or not a control command (all stop command) including stop display symbol information has been received. Here, if the all-round torso stop command is received, the process proceeds to step V118, the next game process (process such as lottery for determining the effect to be performed in the next game) is performed, and the process returns. On the other hand, if the full-turn cylinder stop command has not been received, the process directly returns.

<< Second Embodiment >>
Hereinafter, game control processing in the slot machine according to the second embodiment will be described mainly with reference to FIG. The game control process of this embodiment is different from the game control process of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 24A in the aspect of the freeze control process in step S7. Therefore, the freeze control process in the present embodiment is referred to as “freeze control process A”, and the mode will be described below. Note that the processing of other steps in the game control processing is the same as that of the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.

In the freeze control process A, as shown in FIG. 45A, first, a freeze lottery process A is performed (step S801). In the freeze lottery process A, as shown in FIG. 45 (B), first, it is determined whether or not any of the winning combination determination result numbers 22 to 27 (push order bell 6 selection) has been selected (step). S811). Here, if the combination determination result numbers 22 to 27 are selected, the process proceeds to step S812, where the freeze lottery A is performed, and it is determined whether or not the winning lottery A is won (step S813). Here, when winning in the freeze lottery A, a control command including information on the freeze number (1 or 2) determined in the freeze lottery A is generated (step S814), and the control command set 1 is performed (step S814). In step S819, the freeze lottery process A is terminated and the process returns. On the other hand, if the win is not won in the freeze lottery A, the process proceeds to step S820, a control command including information of freeze number 0 is generated, the control command set 1 is performed (step S821), and the process returns.

  If the combination determination result numbers 22 to 27 are not selected in the determination in step S811, the process proceeds to step S815, and it is determined whether or not the combination determination result number 32 (strong watermelon) has been selected. Here, if the combination determination result number 32 is selected, the process proceeds to step S816, where the freeze lottery B is performed, and it is determined whether or not the winning lottery B is won (step S817). Here, when winning in the freeze lottery B, a control command including information of the freeze number 2 determined in the freeze lottery B is generated (step S818), the control command set 1 is performed (step S819), and a return is made. To do. On the other hand, if the win is not won in the freeze lottery B, the process proceeds to step S820, a control command including information of freeze number 0 is generated, the control command set 1 is performed (step S821), and the process returns.

  With the return from the freeze lottery process A, the process proceeds to step S802 in FIG. 45A, and it is determined whether or not the freeze number 1 or 2 has been determined in the previous freeze lottery process A. If the freeze number 1 or 2 has not been determined, the freeze control process A is terminated and the process returns. On the other hand, if freeze number 1 or 2 has been determined, the process advances to step S803 to perform dummy command set processing.

  In this dummy command set process, as shown in FIG. 45C, first, a control command including information indicating that the push order flag is OFF is generated (step S831), and the control command set 1 is performed (step S832). Next, a control command including information of the push order number 0 is generated (step S833), and the control command set 1 is performed (step S834). Next, information on the combination determination result number (any one of 22 to 37, 32) selected in the combination determination process of the game is acquired from the storage area where the information is stored (step S835), and mask processing ( The content is the same as in the first embodiment) (step S836). Next, a control command including information on the combination determination result number subjected to the mask process is generated (step S837), and the control command set 1 is performed (step S838). Next, a control command including information on the special role determination result number (0 or 1) is generated (step S839), the control command set 1 is performed (step S840), the dummy command set process is terminated, and the process returns. To do.

  With the return from the dummy command setting process, the process proceeds to step S804 in FIG. In the freeze execution process A, as shown in FIG. 45D, first, a freeze time (20 seconds) is set (freeze is set) (step S851). Next, a reel drive process for reel production corresponding to the freeze number (1 or 2) is performed (step S852), and the apparatus stands by in that state until the freeze time elapses (step S853). When the freeze time elapses, the freeze execution process A ends (freeze is released) and the process returns.

<< Third Embodiment >>
Hereinafter, game control processing in the slot machine according to the third embodiment will be described mainly with reference to FIG. The game control process of this embodiment is comprised by each process of step S901-S913, as shown to FIG. 46 (A). Among these, each process of step S901-S906, S907, S908, S911-S914 is each of step S1-S6, S7, S8, S10-S13 of the game control process of 1st Embodiment shown to FIG. 24 (A). The content is the same as the processing. The difference is that the AT control process in step S6 in FIG. 24A is replaced with the freeze lottery process B in step S907 and the freeze execution process B in step S910 in FIG. 46A. Hereinafter, the freeze lottery process B and the freeze execution process B will be described.

  In the freeze lottery process B, as shown in FIG. 46B, first, it is determined whether or not any of the combination determination result numbers 22 to 27 (push order bell 6 selection) has been selected (step S921). ). Here, if the combination determination result numbers 22 to 27 are selected, the process proceeds to step S922, where the freeze lottery A is performed, and it is determined whether or not the winning lottery A is won (step S923). Here, when winning in the freeze lottery A, a control command including information on the freeze number (1 or 2) determined in the freeze lottery A is generated (step S924), and the control command set 1 is performed (step S924). S934), freeze lottery processing B is terminated and the process returns. On the other hand, if the win is not won in the freeze lottery A, the process proceeds to step S933, a control command including information on freeze number 0 is generated, the control command set 1 is performed (step S934), and the freeze lottery process B is terminated. And return.

  If the winning combination determination result numbers 22 to 27 are not selected in the determination in step S921, the process proceeds to step S925, and it is determined whether or not the winning combination determination result number 32 (strong watermelon) has been selected. If the winning combination determination result number 32 is selected, the process proceeds to step S926, where the freeze lottery B is performed, and it is determined whether or not the winning lottery B is won (step S927). Here, when winning in the freeze lottery B, a control command including information of the freeze number 2 determined in the freeze lottery B is generated (step S928), the control command set 1 is performed (step S929), and step Proceed to S930. On the other hand, if the win is not won in the freeze lottery B, the process proceeds to step S933, a control command including information of freeze number 0 is generated, the control command set 1 is performed (step S934), and the process returns.

  In step S930, it is determined whether or not the push order flag is ON. If the push order flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S931, and push order lottery (6 selections) is performed. Then, the pressing order number (any one of 1 to 6) corresponding to the selected pressing order is stored in a predetermined storage area (step S932), the freeze lottery process B is terminated, and the process returns.

  On the other hand, in the freeze execution process B, as shown in FIG. 46C, it is first determined whether or not the freeze number 1 or 2 has been determined in the previous freeze lottery process B (step S941). If the freeze number 1 or 2 is not selected, the freeze execution process B is terminated and the process returns. On the other hand, if freeze number 1 or 2 has been selected, the process proceeds to step S942, and the freeze time (20 seconds) is set (freeze is set) (step S943). Next, a reel drive process for reel production corresponding to the freeze number (1 or 2) is performed (step S943), and the system waits in that state until the freeze time elapses (step S944). When the freeze time elapses, the freeze execution process B ends (freeze is released) and the process returns.

  As mentioned above, although each embodiment of this invention was described, the matter which has not been demonstrated previously and the change aspect are demonstrated below.

In the above-described embodiment, when the AT lottery is won, the AT precursor G number lottery is performed and the number of games scheduled to be executed at the AT precursor is determined. However, a lottery for determining whether to set the AT precursor is performed separately. May be. Further, these lotteries may be performed collectively. In addition, during AT precursor, information indicating that an AT precursor is present (information of an AT precursor counter, information indicating that the main mode 3 is set) is transmitted to the sub (the AT precursor is present on the sub side). Etc.)

  In the above-described embodiment, when a pushing order hitting game is set, the pushing order number for the pushing order hitting game is determined, and the selected combination determination result number is masked. Instead of determining the push order number for the game, for example, when hiding all the correct answer push orders, determine the push order number 0, and when hiding a part of the correct answer push orders, press the push order numbers 7 to Any of 9 may be determined. In this case, in order to transmit to the sub that the pushing order hit game has been set, information indicating that the pressing order hit game has been set may be sent separately, or the selected combination determination result number May be masked to the winning combination determination result number for the pressing order game and transmitted to the sub. In the above-described embodiment, the push order hit game is set when the AT is set, but the push order hit game may be set when the AT is not set (for example, Also, when the combination determination result numbers 22 to 27 are selected during normal time or during CZ, the pressing order game may be set.

In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that the information on the additional number of AT games determined by the additional lottery A / B is sent to the sub when the start lever is operated. (For example, when the start lever is operated or when all stops). Thereby, on the sub side, an effect corresponding to the remaining number of AT games (for example, an effect of displaying the remaining number from the remaining three games) is performed. In addition, when performing an extra effect after the third stop, even if the information on the number of extras is not sent separately when the start lever is operated, it is possible to An additional effect can be performed after three stops. In this case, the difference between the number of previous AT games and the number of current AT games is calculated on the sub-side, and the numerical value of the calculation result is reported as an additional number (including the case where notification is divided into subsequent games). . On the other hand, in the case of performing an extra effect triggered by the operation of the start lever, it is preferable to separately send information on the number of additions when the start lever is operated.

  In addition, on the main side, an extra lottery 1 (direct lottery) for determining the number of extras to be added in the current game and an extra lottery 2 (rearward lottery) for determining the additional number for the subsequent games are added. May be performed. In this case, in the extra lottery, the number of extras may be determined and the number of games to be added later may be determined. In addition, a counter for addition may be set, and the counter may be added when the count value reaches a predetermined value (for example, “0”).

  In the above-described embodiment, when the setting is changed, the push order flag and the AT flag are cleared (OFF), but the RT gaming state is maintained. As a result, since the push order flag is turned off after the setting is changed, there is no push order navigation effect, so the transition from the advantageous RT (RT2-3) to RT1 is made at an early stage (the RT gaming state is cleared). Then, after returning to non-RT once, the process shifts to RT1 at an earlier stage than the method of shifting to RT1). In addition, it does not have a lot of RT gaming state, it has only non-internal (no RT) winning bonus combination, only inside bonus (RT1), bonus bonus (RT2) that has won the bonus combination, Even if the specification is such that most of the game period is inside the bonus (internal specification), if the setting is changed, the push order flag and AT flag are cleared (OFF), but the RT gaming state is maintained. It may be. In addition, when the power is turned off, the AT flag is maintained and the RT gaming state is also maintained (the same may be applied to the internal / medium spec).

  In the above-described embodiment, although not set in particular, the following promotion lottery may be performed. For example, when the above-described combination determination result number 2 (replay B) is selected, a promotion lottery (lottery for determining whether to promote) is performed. When winning the promotion lottery, a process of rewriting (promoting) the role determination result number 2 to another role determination result number (for example, a rare role (red 7 lip) winning role determination result number) is performed. Based on the rewritten combination determination result number, for example, an extra lottery or the like is executed (however, the reel stop control is performed based on the selection of the combination determination result number 2). In this case, the combination determination result number after rewriting is transmitted to the sub. In the sub, when the combination determination result number 2 is received, the left middle right push order is notified in advance, and when the rewritten combination determination result number is received, the right middle left push order is notified. By determining in this way, an appropriate push order can be notified without separately sending a push order number. Even in the main, if the promotion lottery is not won, the left middle right push order may be notified, and if the promotion lottery is won, the right middle left push order may be notified.

In the above-described embodiment, the push order number and the AT flag are managed as separate information (commands). However, each push order number has a predetermined push order by adding information about the AT flag to the push order number. And AT flag ON / OFF. FIG. 47A is an example of such an embodiment, and FIG. 47B is another example of such an embodiment. 47B, push order numbers 128 to 141 indicating that the AT flag is ON add “128” to the numerical values of push order numbers 0 to 13 indicating that the AT flag is OFF. It is a thing. This “128” corresponds to setting “1” to bit 7 when information is transmitted in 8 bits. In the sub, it is possible to determine the push order to be notified and the ON / OFF of the AT flag from the control command including the information of the push order number. Note that this time, information related to the AT flag is added to the push order number, but the information that can be added is not limited to the AT flag. For example, information related to the push order flag may be added (when the push order flag is OFF, Since the corresponding pressing order is always unknown, the pressing order numbers 1 to 13 are unnecessary.)

  Further, the AT state may be managed by another method instead of managing whether or not the AT is based on the AT flag. For example, the production state number 0 corresponding to the non-AT is supported during the AT preparation. You may make it manage AT by the information of the production state number 1 and the production state number 2 corresponding to AT. In this case, in order to add the information of the production state number to the push order number and send it, the production state number × the number of push order numbers (“13” in the case of the above embodiment) + the information of the determined push order number The information sent to the sub may be divided by the number “13” of the push order number in the sub, and the information on the production state number and the push order number may be obtained from the quotient and the remainder at that time. .

  In the above-described embodiment, the command is transmitted by the serial communication method. However, it has already been described that the command may be transmitted by the parallel communication method. However, in the case of the parallel communication method, communication is possible even if any one of the plurality of communication lines is disconnected, so that erroneous information may be transmitted. Therefore, in the case of the parallel communication system, a predetermined command (for example, “00000101”) is transmitted at the start of each game (for example, when the start lever is operated), and the end of each game (for example, all At the time of stop), a predetermined command and a command (for example, “1111010”) that reverses ON / OFF of each bit are transmitted, and it is determined whether or not the disconnection is based on the result of these logical operations. Also good.

  In the above-described embodiment, a single small combination is not elected alone, but a combination determination result number that a single small combination is elected alone may be set. In this case, when such a combination determination result number is selected, mask processing may not be performed even during non-AT.

In the above-described embodiment, when the sub does not receive the pressing order number or when there is no pressing order to be preferentially notified, the sub is based on the combination determination result number transmitted from the main. You may make it alert | report the corresponding pushing order.

1 slot machine 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d reel 25 start lever 26a, 26b, 26c stop switch 60 main control board 70 sub control board 70A sub main control board 70B sub sub control board 100 main control means 200 sub control means 200A sub main control Means 200B Sub-sub control means

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Multiple reels with multiple types of symbols,
A plurality of stop switches operated to stop the reel;
Main control means;
Sub-control means,
The main control means includes
It has lottery means to elect the lottery result information of the role,
As the lottery result information, it has specific lottery result information and predetermined lottery result information,
The specific lottery result information is lottery result information in which the profit given by the main control means is different according to the operation mode of the stop switch,
The predetermined lottery result information is lottery result information having the same profit given by the main control means regardless of the operation mode of the stop switch,
In the game in which the specific lottery result information is selected, when determining the operation mode of the stop switch to be operated by the player, it can be determined by the main control means,
In the game in which the predetermined lottery result information is selected, when determining the operation mode of the stop switch to be operated by the player, it can be determined by the main control means or the sub-control means. Slot machine.

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