JP2017063986A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To further enhance a player's interest in a game in a special game state in a game machine provided with the special game state that can impart privilege about a game in a specific game state.SOLUTION: A game machine according to the present invention includes: privilege imparting performance determination means which determines whether or not to execute privilege imparting performance imparting privilege in the case that a timing of stop operation of variable display of symbols is within a corresponding prescribed time range in a unit game in a special game state; and success frequency counting means counting frequency with which privilege imparting performance is executed and the timing of stop operation is within the corresponding prescribed time range in one game period in the special game state. Probability by which execution of the privilege imparting performance is determined in the case that the counted frequency counted by the success number frequency counting means is below prescribed frequency is higher than probability by which execution of the privilege imparting performance is determined in the case that the counted frequency is equal to or greater than the prescribed frequency.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 67

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

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

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

  Conventionally, in the gaming machine having the above configuration, a gaming machine having a function of navigating the establishment of a specific small role with a lamp or the like, that is, a function of assist time (hereinafter referred to as “AT”) has been developed. Furthermore, conventionally, in addition to the AT function, when a specific symbol combination is displayed, a function in which a gaming state in which the winning probability of replay is higher than normal is activated, that is, a function of replay time (hereinafter referred to as “RT”). A gaming machine is also being developed.

  Conventionally, there is a gaming machine having a function (hereinafter referred to as “ART”) in which both AT and RT operate simultaneously (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In Patent Document 1, a high RT game section called a pseudo bonus is provided in the process of transitioning from a game in a normal state to a game in an ART state, and the number of games in the ART state (the number of ART games) in the game period of the pseudo bonus. A technique for adding a lottery is described.

JP 2014-42658 A

  As described above, a special game state (for example, a patent) that can be given a privilege related to a game in a specific game state that is advantageous to a player such as an ART state (for example, the number of ART games in Patent Document 1). In Reference 1, a gaming machine in which a pseudo bonus game period) is provided separately from a specific gaming state is known. In the present technical field, there is a demand for a gaming machine that can further enhance the interest of the player with respect to such a special gaming state game.

  The present invention has been made to meet the above-mentioned demands, and the object of the present invention is to provide a special game state that can give a privilege related to a game in a specific game state advantageous to the player separately from the specific game state. It is to provide a technique capable of further enhancing the interest of a player with respect to a game in a special gaming state in the provided gaming machine.

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

A loading operation detecting means (for example, a medal sensor described later) for detecting a gaming medium loading operation;
Start operation detecting means (for example, a start switch 79 described later) for detecting a start operation by the player based on detection of the input operation by the input operation detecting means;
Internal winning combination determining means (for example, internal lottery processing described later) for determining an internal winning combination with a predetermined probability based on detection of the start operation by the start operation detecting means;
Based on the detection of the start operation by the start operation detecting means, the variable display means (for example, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R and three reels to be described later) are displayed. Stepping motor)
A stop operation detecting means (for example, a stop switch substrate 80 described later) for detecting a stop operation by the player;
Stop control means (for example, reel stop control process described later) for stopping the change display of the symbol based on the determination result of the internal winning combination determining means and detection of the stop operation by the stop operation detecting means;
An informing means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 11 described later) for informing information giving a favorable state for the player;
A notification game determination means (for example, an ART lottery process to be described later) capable of determining a transition to a notification game state (for example, an ART state to be described later) in which the notification by the notification means is executed;
Special game determining means (for example, for determining a transition to a special game state (for example, a BB state described later) when a predetermined condition is established in the normal game state (for example, a normal state described later) or the notification game state. RT control processing described later),
In a unit game in the special game state, when the timing of the stop operation detected by the stop operation detecting means with respect to the symbol variation display of the display row is within a corresponding predetermined time range (for example, described later) Bonus granting effect determining means (for example, JR lottery processing described later) for determining whether or not to execute a bonus granting effect (for example, JR effect described later) for granting an ART lottery or an additional number of ART games),
Successful counting of the number of times that the bonus granting effect was executed and the timing of the stop operation detected by the stop operation detecting means was within a corresponding predetermined time range in one game period of the special game state Frequency counting means (for example, JR success processing described later),
When the number of times counted by the success number counting means is less than a predetermined number (for example, 3 times) in one game period in the special gaming state, the benefit granting effect is determined by the privilege granting effect determining means. The probability that execution is determined is higher than the probability that execution of the privilege granting effect is determined by the privilege granting effect determining unit when the number of times counted by the success count counting unit is a predetermined number or more. A gaming machine characterized by

In the gaming machine of the present invention, one game period in the special gaming state ends when the number of paid out game media exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 144 or 297),
The stop detected by the stop operation detecting means in the privilege granting effect executed in the unit game in the special game state when the predetermined condition is established in the normal game state and the special game state is entered. When the operation timing is within a corresponding predetermined time range, as the privilege, a determination process is performed as to whether or not to shift the gaming state to the notification gaming state by the notification game determination means,
The stop detected by the stop operation detecting means in the privilege giving effect executed in the unit game in the special game state when the predetermined condition is established in the notification game state and the state is shifted to the special game state When the timing of the operation is within a corresponding predetermined time range, an additional number of unit games in the notification game state may be determined as the privilege.

Furthermore, in the gaming machine of the present invention, one game period in the special game state ends when a unit game of a predetermined number of unit games is consumed,
In the privilege granting effect executed in the unit game in the special gaming state, when the timing of the stop operation detected by the stop operation detecting means is within a corresponding predetermined time range, the special The addition of the number of unit games in the gaming state may be determined.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention configured as described above, a special gaming state (special gaming state) that can give a privilege related to a game in a specific gaming state (notification gaming state) advantageous to the player is different from the specific gaming state. In the gaming machine provided in the game machine, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the player for a game in a special game state.

It is a figure for demonstrating the function flow of the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance structure of the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the whole circuit structure with which the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention is provided. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the main control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the sub control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol arrangement | positioning table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination table (the 1) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination table (the 2) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination table (the 3) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the table at the time of the bonus action | operation in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a transition flow figure of the main game state of the gaming machine in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of RT transition table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table determination table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the RT0 (general) gaming state internal lottery table (the 1) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the RT0 (general) gaming state internal lottery table (the 2) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the RT0 (general) gaming state internal lottery table (the 3) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for RT1 gaming state in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for RT2 gaming state in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for RT3 game states in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for RT4 game states in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for RB game states in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal winning combination determination table for bonuses in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal winning combination determination table for the small combination and replay (the 1) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal winning combination determination table (the 2) for a small combination and replay in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal winning combination determination table for the small combination and replay (the 3) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the number selection table for spinning cylinder stop in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the reel stop initial setting table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the stop table for the 1st stop at the time of forward pressing in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the control change table at the time of a forward press in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the stop table for 2nd and 3rd stop at the time of forward pressing in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the stop table at the time of an irregular pressing in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the drawing priority order table selection table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the search order table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol corresponding winning action flag data table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which put together the classification of the game lock | rock which can be performed at the time of lever on, and the operation | movement outline | summary in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the game lock | lottery lottery table (at the time of duplication of a rare combination and a 7-piece BB combination) in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the game lock | lottery lottery table (at the time of independent winning of premium BB) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the game lock | lottery lottery table in the embodiment of the present invention (at the time of overlapping winning of the middle check and premium BB). It is a figure which shows an example of the lock mode transfer lottery table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the replay regulation frequency lottery table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the display combination storage area (Internal winning combination storage area, carryover combination storage area) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the game state flag storage area in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the operation stop button storage area | region in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the pressing order storage area | region in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol code storage area in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the transition flow of the sub game state in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a correspondence table of a sub game state and a sub control flag in one embodiment of the present invention. 10 is a correspondence table between abbreviations of internal winning combinations used in the control of the sub CPU and abbreviations of internal winning combinations used in the control of the main CPU. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the liquid crystal sub reel in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the arrangement | sequence of the liquid crystal symbol displayed with the liquid crystal sub reel in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the production effective line of the liquid crystal sub reel in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows a response | compatibility with the combination of the liquid crystal symbol displayed on the production | presentation effective line in the liquid crystal subreel of one Embodiment of this invention, and the winning combination name used on the sub CPU side. It is a figure for demonstrating the content of the JR effect performed in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of a normal ART lottery table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the normal medium loop mode lottery table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of FC during FC and an addition lottery table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the ART continuation lottery table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the loop mode transfer lottery table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the FC mode lottery table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the FC game number addition lottery table (at the time of FC mode 1) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the FC game number addition lottery table (at the time of FC mode 2) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the FC addition lottery table (at the time of FC mode 1) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example in the FC addition lottery table (at the time of FC mode 2) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of JR lottery table in 7-set BB (normal) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of JR lottery table in 7-set BB (ART) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of JR lottery table in premium BB in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of an ART lottery table (at the time of JR success) during 7 BB (normal) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of 7-set BB (normal) medium loop mode lottery table (at the time of JR success) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the top lottery table on 7 BB (ART) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the premium BB addition lottery table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a main flowchart which shows the example of the power-on process performed by the main control circuit of the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the medal reception and start check process in 1st embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the internal lottery process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the lottery value change process in one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game lock related lottery process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the replay prescription | regulation frequency update process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the reel stop initial setting process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the lock process at the time of the game start in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the attraction | saving priority order storage process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the drawing priority order table selection process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the symbol code storage process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the reel stop control process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the sliding piece number determination process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the 2nd and 3rd stop process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the line change bit check process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the line mask data change process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the priority drawing-in control process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the control change process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the control change process after the 2nd stop in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of RT control processing in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the bonus completion | finish check process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the bonus operation | movement check process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the interruption process by control of main CPU in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the main board | substrate communication task performed by sub CPU in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the production registration task performed by sub CPU in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the production content determination process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the process at the time of the start command reception in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the process in BB in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the ART rush mode selection process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the process in ART in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the process in FC in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the process during normal in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the process at the time of the reel stop command reception in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the process at the time of JR success in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example in the FC top addition lottery table (in FC mode 1) in the modification 1. FIG.

  Hereinafter, a pachislot machine will be exemplified as a gaming machine showing an embodiment of the present invention, and the configuration and operation thereof will be described with reference to the drawings. In the present embodiment, a pachislot having a function of assist replay time (hereinafter referred to as “ART”) in which AT and RT operate simultaneously will be described.

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

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

  The internal lottery means performs lottery based on the extracted random number value and determines an internal winning combination. This internal lottery means is one of various processing means (processing functions) provided in a main control circuit described later. By determining the internal winning combination, a combination of symbols that permits display along an after-mentioned effective line (winning determination line) is determined. Note that the types of symbol combinations include those related to “winning” in which benefits such as payout of medals, replay (replay) operation, bonus operation, etc. are given to the player, and other so-called “losing” Such a thing is provided. In the following, a combination relating to the payout of medals is referred to as a “small combination”, and a combination relating to replay (replay) operation is referred to as a “replay combination”. In addition, a combination related to a bonus operation (bonus game) is also referred to as a “bonus combination”.

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

  In the pachi-slot, basically, control for stopping the rotation of the corresponding reel is performed within a specified time (190 msec) from when the stop button is pressed. In the present embodiment, the number of symbols that move with the rotation of the reel within the specified time is referred to as “the number of sliding pieces”. In the present embodiment, when the specified period is 190 msec, the maximum number of sliding symbols (maximum number of sliding symbols) is determined for four symbols.

  The reel stop control means, when the internal winning combination permitting the symbol combination display related to the winning is determined, normally, the symbol combination is placed on the active line within a specified time of 190 msec (four symbols). The rotation of the reel is stopped so as to display as much as possible. In addition, the reel stop control means uses various specified times corresponding to the gaming state to stop the rotation of the reels so that combinations of symbols that are not permitted to be displayed by the internal winning combination are not displayed along the active line. Let

  In this way, when all the rotations of the plurality of reels are stopped, the winning determination means determines whether or not the combination of symbols displayed along the active line relates to winning. This winning determination means is also one of various processing means (processing functions) provided in the main control circuit described later. Then, when it is determined by the winning determination means that the displayed symbol combination is related to winning a prize, a reward such as a medal payout is given to the player. In the pachislot, a series of flows as described above is performed as one game (unit game).

  Also, in the pachislot, in the above-described series of gaming operations, video display by a display device such as a liquid crystal display device, light output by various lamps, sound output by a speaker, or a combination thereof Various productions are performed using.

  Specifically, when the start lever is operated, a random number value for presentation is extracted separately from the random number value used for determining the internal winning combination described above. When the effect random number is extracted, the effect content determination means determines the effect to be executed this time from lots of effect contents associated with the internal winning combination by lottery. This effect content determination means is one of various processing means (processing functions) provided in a sub-control circuit described later.

  Next, when the content of the effect is determined by the effect content determination means, the effect execution means responds in conjunction with each opportunity such as when the rotation of the reel starts, when the rotation of each reel stops, or when the presence or absence of a prize is determined. Execute. In this way, in the pachislot, for example, by executing the production contents associated with the internal winning combination, there is an opportunity to know or predict the determined internal winning combination (in other words, the combination of symbols to be aimed at) It is provided to the player and the player's interest can be improved.

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

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

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

  Inside the cabinet 2a, three main reels 3L, 3C, 3R (variation display means) are arranged in a horizontal row. Hereinafter, the three main reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are also referred to as a left reel 3L, a middle reel 3C, and a right reel 3R, respectively. Each of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R has a reel body formed in a cylindrical shape and a translucent sheet material attached to the peripheral surface of the reel body. A plurality of (for example, 20) symbols are drawn on the surface of the sheet material at predetermined intervals along the circumferential direction.

  An upper panel unit 10 and a liquid crystal display device 11 (notification means) are provided above the center of the front door 2b. The upper panel unit 10 is provided in the upper end region of the front door 2b, and the liquid crystal display device 11 is disposed below the upper panel unit 10. The upper panel unit 10 has a light source, and performs an effect by light emitted from the light source. In addition, the liquid crystal display device 11 performs an effect by displaying an image.

  A pedestal 12 is provided in the center of the front door 2b. The pedestal portion 12 is provided with a frame member 13 and various devices to be operated by the player.

  The frame member 13 includes a symbol display area 4, an information display window 14, and a stop button attachment portion 15. As shown in FIG. 2, the symbol display area 4 and the information display window 14 are provided in the opening portion of the frame member 13, and the stop button attachment portion 15 is provided in the lower portion of the opening portion of the frame member 13.

  The symbol display area 4 is an area that overlaps the three main reels 3L, 3C, 3R when viewed from the front (player side), and is arranged on the front side (player side) from the three main reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The The symbol display area 4 functions as a display window, and has a configuration in which three main reels 3L, 3C, 3R arranged behind (cabinet 2a side) can be seen through. Therefore, in the following, the symbol display area 4 is referred to as a reel display window 4.

  The reel display window 4 is continuously arranged among a plurality of symbols provided on the peripheral surface of each main reel when the rotation of the three main reels 3L, 3C, 3R provided behind the reel display window 4 is stopped. Three symbols are displayed in the frame. That is, when the rotation of the three main reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped, one symbol (total in total) is provided in each of the upper, middle, and lower regions for each main reel in the frame of the reel display window 4. (3 symbols) are displayed (in the frame of the reel display window 4, symbols are displayed in the form of 3 rows × 3 columns). In the present embodiment, a pseudo line (center line) connecting the middle stage area of the left reel 3L, the middle stage area of the middle reel 3C, and the middle stage area of the right reel 3R within the frame of the reel display window 4, It is defined as an effective line for determining whether or not a prize is won.

  The information display window 14 is provided continuously below the reel display window 4 and is arranged so that the surface direction of the information display surface faces upward. The information display window 14 and the reel display window 4 are covered with a transparent window cover 16. The window cover 16 is disposed on the inner surface side of the frame member 13, and has a configuration that cannot be removed from the front surface side of the front door 2b.

  Further, the frame member 13 has a sheet placement portion 17 that faces the information display surface of the information display window 14 with the window cover 16 interposed therebetween. And between the sheet | seat mounting part 17 and the window cover 16, the sheet | seat member (information sheet) in which the information regarding a game was described is arrange | positioned. Therefore, the information sheet is covered with the window cover 16 having a smooth surface without irregularities or gaps, and the window cover 16 serves as an attachment portion of the information sheet.

  As described above, in the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the window cover 16 cannot be removed from the front side of the front door 2b, and has a smooth surface free from irregularities and gaps. It is possible to prevent an illegal act of accessing the inside of the pachislot 1 via the. The exchange of information sheets will be described later with reference to FIG. 4 described later.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the example in which the information display window 14 is formed continuously with the reel display window 4 in the opening of the frame member 13 has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. The information display window 14 may not be formed continuously with the reel display window 4. That is, the opening of the reel display window 4 and the opening of the information display window 14 may be arranged side by side in the vertical direction.

  The stop button mounting portion 15 is configured by a flat plate member having a substantially trapezoidal surface shape. And the stop button attaching part 15 is provided below the information display window 14, and is provided so that a substantially trapezoidal surface may face the front (player side). The substantially trapezoidal surface of the stop button mounting portion 15 is provided with three through holes through which the three stop buttons 19L, 19C, and 19R pass side by side.

  Three stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R are provided corresponding to each of the three main reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and each stop button is provided to stop the rotation of the corresponding main reel. These stop buttons 19L, 19C, and 19R are one of various devices that are operated by the player. Hereinafter, the three stop buttons 19L, 19C, and 19R are also referred to as a left stop button 19L, a middle stop button 19C, and a right stop button 19R, respectively.

  In addition to the stop button, the pedestal unit 12 is provided with a medal slot 20, a MAX bet button 21, a 1-bet button 22, and a start lever 23 as various devices to be operated by the player.

  The medal slot 20 is provided for receiving a medal dropped from the outside on the pachislot 1 by the player. The medals accepted from the medal slot 20 are used for one game with the preset number (for example, three) as the upper limit, and the amount exceeding the preset number is deposited in the pachislot 1. Can do. That is, the pachi-slot 1 has a so-called credit function.

  The MAX bet button 21 and the 1 bet button 22 are provided in order to determine the number used for one game from medals deposited inside the pachislot 1. The start lever 23 is provided to start rotation of all main reels (3L, 3C, 3R). It should be noted that the MAX bet button 21 also functions as a determination button for determining the content of the effect selected by the player's selection operation during a predetermined effect.

  Further, as viewed from the front, a 7-segment display 24 including a 7-segment LED (Light Emitting Diode) is provided on the left side of the reel display window 4 of the front door 2b. The 7-segment display 24 displays information such as the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a privilege (hereinafter referred to as the number of payouts), the number of medals deposited inside the pachislot 1 (hereinafter referred to as the number of credits), and the like. Digital display. Further, a selection button 25 (chance button) is provided on the right side of the reel display window 4 of the front door 2b. The selection button 25 is a button that is pressed by the player when a selection operation such as game play is required. For example, the selection button 25 is pressed when the player selects the entry mode to the ART in a BB game described later. The selection button 25 is connected to a sub-control board 72 described later, and the sub-control board 72 performs detection of pressing of the selection button 25 and control of a selection operation based thereon.

  Side panel units 26L and 26R are provided on both sides of the base 12 of the front door 2b. Each side panel unit has a light source and performs an effect by light emitted from the light source. A settlement button 27 is provided below the left side panel unit 26L. The checkout button 27 is provided to draw out (discharge) medals deposited inside the pachislot machine 1 to the outside.

  A waist panel unit 31 is provided below the pedestal 12 of the front door 2b. The waist panel unit 31 includes a decorative panel on which an arbitrary image is drawn, and a light source that emits light for illuminating the decorative panel from the back side.

  Below the waist panel unit 31, a medal payout port 32, speaker holes 33L and 33R, and a medal tray unit 34 are provided. The medal payout port 32 guides medals discharged by driving a hopper device 51 (medal payout device) described later to the outside. The medal tray unit 34 stores medals discharged from the medal payout opening 32. The speaker holes 33L and 33R are provided to output sound such as sound effects and music corresponding to the contents of the performance.

[Internal structure]
Next, the internal structure of the pachislot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4 are diagrams showing the internal structure of the pachi-slot 1. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a state in which the front door 2b is opened and the middle door 41 provided on the back side of the front door 2b is closed with respect to the front door 2b. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a state in which the front door 2b is opened and the middle door 41 is opened with respect to the front door 2b.

  The cabinet 2a is a box-shaped member, and has a top plate, a bottom plate, left and right side plates, and a back plate. On the upper side inside the cabinet 2a, for example, a cabinet-side speaker 42 for outputting sound effects is provided.

  A cabinet-side relay board 44 is disposed on one side of the cabinet-side speaker 42 (left side in FIGS. 3 and 4). The cabinet side relay board 44 includes a main control board 71 (see FIG. 5 described later) attached to the middle door 41 (see FIGS. 3 and 4), a hopper device 51, and a medal auxiliary storage switch 75 (described later). 5) and a medal payout count switch (not shown).

  An amplifier board 45 that controls the output of sound from the cabinet-side speaker 42 is disposed in the center of the cabinet 2a. Although not shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, when the interior of the cabinet 2a is viewed from the front (player side), the other side of the amplifier board 45 (right side in FIGS. A concentrated terminal board 47 (see FIG. 5 described later) is disposed. The external concentration terminal board 47 is provided for outputting signals such as a medal insertion signal, a medal payout signal, and a security signal to the outside of the pachislot machine 1.

  A hopper device 51 (medal paying device), a medal auxiliary storage 52, and a power supply device 53 are disposed in the lower part inside the cabinet 2a.

  The hopper device 51 is attached to a substantially central portion of the bottom plate of the cabinet 2a. The hopper device 51 can accommodate a large amount of medals and has a structure capable of discharging them one by one. The hopper device 51 pays out medals when the number of stored medals exceeds 50, for example, or when the settlement button 27 is pressed and the medals are settled. The medals paid out by the hopper device 51 are discharged from the medal payout port 32 (see FIG. 2).

  The medal auxiliary storage 52 stores medals overflowing from the hopper device 51. The medal auxiliary storage 52 is arranged on the right side of the hopper device 51 when the inside of the cabinet 2a is viewed from the front.

  The power supply device 53 includes a power switch 53a and a power supply board 53b (see FIG. 5 described later). The power supply device 53 is disposed on the left side of the hopper device 51 when the inside of the cabinet 2a is viewed from the front. The power supply device 53 converts the power of the AC voltage 100V into the power of the DC voltage necessary for each part, and supplies the converted power to each part.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the middle door 41 is disposed at a substantially central portion on the back surface of the front door 2b, and is attached to the front door 2b so that the reel display window 4 (see FIG. 4) can be opened and closed from the back side. It has been.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the middle door 41 includes a main control board case 55 in which a main control board 71 described later (see FIG. 5 described later) is accommodated, and three main reels 3L, 3C, 3R. It is attached. Although not shown, a stepping motor (variation display means) is connected to each of the three main reels 3L, 3C, 3R via gears having a predetermined reduction ratio.

  In this embodiment, when the middle door 41 is opened with respect to the front door 2b, as shown in FIG. 4, the back surface of the window cover 16 and the sheet placing portion 17 are exposed on the back surface of the front door 2b. As described above, between the back surface of the window cover 16 and the sheet placement portion 17, an information sheet on which information related to the game is described is arranged. The information sheet is inserted into a gap formed between the back surface of the window cover 16 and the sheet placement portion 17 in a state where the middle door 41 is opened and the back surface of the window cover 16 and the sheet placement portion 17 are exposed. The When exchanging information sheets, the information sheet is exchanged after the middle door 41 is opened.

  Although not shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the main control board case 55 is provided with a setting key switch 56 (see FIG. 5 described later). The setting key type switch 56 is used when changing the setting of the pachislot 1 or confirming the setting of the pachislot 1. In the present embodiment, the main control board unit is configured by the main control board case 55 and the main control board 71 accommodated in the main control board case 55.

  The main control board 71 accommodated in the main control board case 55 has a main control circuit 91 (see FIG. 6 described later) described later. The main control circuit 91 is a circuit that controls the main flow of the game in the pachislot 1 such as determination of an internal winning combination, rotation and stop of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and determination of the presence or absence of winning. A specific configuration of the main control circuit 91 will be described in detail later with reference to the drawings.

  On the upper part of the middle door 41 of the front door 2b, a sub-control board case 57 in which a sub-control board 72 (see FIG. 5 described later) to be described later is accommodated is disposed. The sub control board 72 housed in the sub control board case 57 has a sub control circuit 101 (see FIG. 7 described later). The sub-control circuit 101 is a circuit that controls the execution of effects by displaying images. A specific configuration of the sub control circuit 101 will be described in detail later with reference to the drawings.

  Although not shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a later-described sub-relay board 61 (see FIG. 5 described later) is disposed on the right side of the sub-control board case 57 when the front door 2 b is viewed from the back side. The sub relay board 61 is a board that relays connection wiring between the sub control board 72 and the main control board 71. The sub relay board 61 is a relay board that electrically connects the sub control board 72 and a board provided around the sub control board 72. In addition, as a board | substrate arrange | positioned around the sub control board 72, the below-mentioned LED board 62A, 62B etc. are mentioned.

  Although not shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the LED boards 62 </ b> A and 62 </ b> B are provided above the sub control board case 57 when viewed from the back side of the front door 2 b. The LED boards 62A and 62B cause a later-described LED (Light Emitting Diode) group 85 (see FIG. 5 to be described later) to emit light in accordance with an effect executed by the control of the sub-control circuit 101 (see FIG. 7 to be described later). Display the blinking pattern. Note that the pachi-slot 1 of this embodiment includes a plurality of LED substrates in addition to the LED substrates 62A and 62B.

  Although not shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a 24h door opening / closing monitoring unit 63 described later is disposed below the sub-relay board 61 (see FIG. 5 described later). The 24h door opening / closing monitoring unit 63 stores opening / closing history information of the middle door 41. The 24h door open / close monitoring unit 63 outputs a signal for displaying an error by the liquid crystal display device 11 to the sub control board 72 (sub control circuit 101) when the middle door 41 is opened.

  Below the middle door 41, lower speakers 65L and 65R are disposed as shown in FIGS. The lower speakers 65L and 65R are arranged at positions facing the speaker holes 33L and 33R (see FIG. 2) on the back surface of the front door 2b, respectively.

  In addition, a selector 66 and a door opening / closing monitoring switch 67 described later (see FIG. 5 described later) are disposed above the lower speaker 65L of the front door 2b. The selector 66 is a device for selecting whether or not the medal material and shape are appropriate, and guides an appropriate medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 20 to the hopper device 51. Although not shown, a medal sensor (insertion operation detecting means) for detecting that an appropriate medal has passed is provided on the path through which the medal passes in the selector 66.

  Although not shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the door open / close monitoring switch 67 is disposed on the left side of the selector 66 when the front door 2 b is viewed from the back side. The door opening / closing monitoring switch 67 outputs a security signal for notifying the opening / closing of the front door 2b to the outside of the pachi-slot 1.

  In addition, a door relay terminal plate 68 is provided in a region below the reel display window 4 and opened and closed by the middle door 41 as shown in FIG. The door relay terminal board 68 is a board that relays connection wiring between the main control board 71 in the main control board case 55 and various buttons and switches, the sub control board 72, the selector 66, and the game operation display board 81. Yes (see FIG. 5 below). Examples of the various buttons and switches include a MAX bet button 21, a 1 bet button 22, a settlement button 27, a door open / close monitoring switch 67, a BET switch 77 described later, a start switch 79, and the like.

<Control system for pachislot>
Next, a control system provided in the pachislo 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a circuit block diagram showing the configuration of the control system of the pachi-slot 1.

  The pachi-slot 1 includes a main control board 71 provided on the middle door 41 and a sub-control board 72 provided on the front door 2b. The pachi-slot 1 includes a reel relay terminal board 74, a setting key switch 56, a cabinet-side relay board 44, and a power supply 53 connected to the main control board 71. Further, the pachi-slot 1 includes an external concentrated terminal plate 47 connected to the main control board 71 via the cabinet-side relay board 44, a hopper device 51, and a medal auxiliary storage switch 75. In addition, since the structure of the external concentration terminal board 47 and the hopper apparatus 51 was mentioned above, those description is abbreviate | omitted here.

  The reel relay terminal plate 74 is disposed inside the reel body of each main reel 3L, 3C, 3R. The reel relay terminal board 74 is electrically connected to stepping motors (not shown) of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and relays signals output from the main control board 71 to the stepping motors.

  The medal auxiliary storage switch 75 is provided in the medal auxiliary storage 52 and detects whether or not the medal auxiliary storage 52 is full of medals.

  The power supply device 53 includes a power supply board 53b connected to the main control board 71 and a power switch 53a connected to the power supply board 53b. The power switch 53a is pressed when supplying necessary power to the pachislot machine 1.

  The pachislot machine 1 includes a door relay terminal plate 68, a selector 66, a door open / close monitoring switch 67, a BET switch 77, a checkout switch 78, which are connected to the main control board 71 via the door relay terminal plate 68. It has a start switch 79, a stop switch board 80, a game operation display board 81, and a sub-relay board 61. Since the selector 66, the door opening / closing monitoring switch 67, and the sub relay board 61 have been described above, the description thereof is omitted here.

  The BET switch 77 detects that the MAX bet button 21 or the 1 bet button 22 has been pressed by the player. The settlement switch 78 detects that the settlement button 27 has been pressed by the player. The start switch 79 (start operation detecting means) detects that the start lever 23 has been operated by the player (start operation).

  The stop switch substrate 80 (stop operation detecting means) includes a circuit for stopping the rotating main reel and a circuit for displaying the stopable main reel by an LED or the like. The stop switch board 80 is provided with a stop switch. The stop switch detects that each stop button 19L, 19C, 19R has been pressed by the player (stop operation).

  The game operation display board 81 is connected to the 7-segment display 24, and is inserted when receiving the insertion of medals, when the three main reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotatable, and when replaying. This is a substrate for displaying the number of medals on the 7-segment display 24. In addition, an LED 82 is connected to the game operation display board 81, and the LED 82 lights, for example, a mark for displaying a game start or a mark for performing a replay based on a signal input from the game operation display board 81. .

  The sub control board 72 is connected to the main control board 71 via the door relay terminal board 68 and the sub relay board 61. The pachislot machine 1 also includes a sound I / O board 84, LED boards 62A and 62B, and a 24h door open / close monitoring unit 63 connected to the sub control board 72 via the sub relay board 61. Since the LED boards 62A and 62B and the 24h door opening / closing monitoring unit 63 have been described above, description thereof will be omitted here.

  The sound I / O board 84 outputs sound to a speaker group including lower speakers 65L and 65R and various speakers (not shown).

  The pachi-slot 1 also includes a ROM cartridge substrate 86 and a liquid crystal relay substrate 87 connected to the sub control substrate 72. The ROM cartridge substrate 86 and the liquid crystal relay substrate 87 are housed in the sub control board case 57 together with the sub control board 72.

  The ROM cartridge substrate 86 is a substrate for managing production image (video), sound, light (LED group 85) and communication data. The liquid crystal relay substrate 87 is a substrate that relays connection wiring between the sub control substrate 72 and the liquid crystal display device 11.

<Main control circuit>
Next, the configuration of the main control circuit 91 mounted on the main control board 71 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the main control circuit 91 of the pachi-slot 1.

  The main control circuit 91 is mainly composed of a microcomputer 92 mounted on the main control board 71. The microcomputer 92 includes a main CPU 93, a main ROM 94, and a main RAM 95.

  The main ROM 94 stores a control program executed by the main CPU 93, a data table, data for transmitting various control commands (commands) to the sub control circuit 101, and the like. The main RAM 95 is provided with a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination determined by execution of the control program.

  The main CPU 93 is connected to a clock pulse generation circuit 96, a frequency divider 97, a random number generator 98 and a sampling circuit 99. The clock pulse generation circuit 96 and the frequency divider 97 generate clock pulses. The main CPU 93 executes a control program based on the generated clock pulse. The random number generator 98 generates a random number in a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535). The sampling circuit 99 extracts one value from the generated random numbers.

  The main CPU 93 counts the number of times pulses are output to the stepping motor of each reel after detecting the reel index. Thus, the main CPU 93 manages the rotation angle of each main reel (mainly, how many symbols the main reel has rotated). The reel index is information indicating that the main reel has made one revolution. This reel index is, for example, an optical sensor having a light emitting part and a light receiving part, and a detection piece provided at a predetermined position of each main reel and interposed between the light emitting part and the light receiving part by the rotation of each main reel. It is detected by a provided reel position detector (not shown).

  Here, the management of the rotation angle of each main reel will be specifically described. The number of pulses output to the stepping motor is counted by a pulse counter provided in the main RAM 95. Each time the output of a predetermined number of pulses necessary for the rotation of one symbol is counted by the pulse counter, the symbol counter provided in the main RAM 95 is incremented by one. The symbol counter is provided for each main reel. The value of the symbol counter is cleared when a reel index is detected by a reel position detector (not shown).

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

<Sub control circuit>
Next, the configuration of the sub control circuit 101 mounted on the sub control board 72 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the sub control circuit 101 of the pachi-slot 1.

  The sub control circuit 101 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 91 and performs processing such as determination and execution of effect contents based on a command transmitted from the main control circuit 91. The sub-control circuit 101 basically includes a sub CPU 102, a sub RAM 103, a rendering processor 104, a drawing RAM 105, and a driver 106.

  The sub CPU 102 controls the output of video, sound, and light according to the control program stored in the ROM cartridge substrate 86 in accordance with the command transmitted from the main control circuit 91. The ROM cartridge substrate 86 basically includes a program storage area and a data storage area.

  A control program executed by the sub CPU 102 is stored in the program storage area. For example, in the control program, a main board communication task for controlling communication with the main control circuit 91 and a random number for production are extracted, and production registration for determining and registering production contents (production data). Various programs for executing tasks are included. In addition, the control program includes a drawing control task for controlling the display of video by the liquid crystal display device 11 based on the determined contents of the effect, a lamp control task for controlling the output of light by a light source such as the LED group 85, the lower speaker 65L, Various programs for executing a voice control task for controlling sound output by 65R are also included.

  The data storage area includes a storage area for storing various data tables, a storage area for storing effect data constituting each effect content, and a storage area for storing animation data related to creation of video. Further, the data storage area includes a storage area for storing sound data related to BGM and sound effects, a storage area for storing lamp data related to a light on / off pattern, and the like.

  The sub-RAM 103 is provided with a storage area for registering the determined contents and effects data, and a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination transmitted from the main control circuit 91.

  The sub CPU 102, the rendering processor 104, the drawing RAM (including the frame buffer) 105, and the driver 106 create a video according to the animation data designated by the content of the presentation, and display the created video on the liquid crystal display device 11.

  Further, the sub CPU 102 causes a speaker group such as the lower speakers 65L and 65R to output a sound such as BGM in accordance with the sound data specified by the production content. Further, the sub CPU 102 controls lighting and extinguishing of the LED group 85 in accordance with the lamp data designated by the contents of the effect.

<Configuration of data table stored in main ROM>
Next, the configuration of various data tables stored in the main ROM 94 will be described with reference to FIGS. In the following description, for convenience of explanation, characteristic functions and features related to the data table will be appropriately described when describing the data table.

[Design arrangement table]
First, the symbol arrangement table will be described with reference to FIG. The symbol arrangement table is data (hereinafter referred to as symbol code (in FIG. 8) that specifies the position of each symbol in the rotation direction of each of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R and the type of symbol arranged at each position. )))).

  In the symbol arrangement table, the position of the symbol arranged in the middle area of each main reel within the frame of the reel display window 4 when the reel index is detected is defined as “0”. Then, in each main reel, “0” corresponding to the symbol counter in the order of advance in the reel rotation direction (the direction from symbol position “19” in FIG. 8 toward symbol position “0”) with reference to symbol position “0”. ”To“ 19 ”are assigned to the symbols as symbol positions.

  That is, by referring to the symbol counter values ("0" to "19") and the symbol arrangement table, the symbols are displayed in the upper, middle and lower regions of each main reel within the frame of the reel display window 4. It is possible to specify the type of design. For example, when the value of the symbol counter corresponding to the left reel 3L is “8”, the upper, middle, and lower regions of the left reel 3L within the frame of the reel display window 4 have the symbol position “9” respectively. Symbols corresponding to “blank 2”, “replay” at symbol position “8”, and “bell” at symbol position “7” are displayed.

[Design combination table]
Next, the symbol combination table (No. 1 to No. 3) will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, in order to make the structure of the symbol combination table clearer (to make it easier to see), the symbol combination table is divided into three tables shown in FIGS. Eleven three tables are configured as one table.

  The symbol combination table is a symbol combination (combination and combination name) determined in advance according to the type of bonus (bonus, small role, replay), the content (storage area, data) and payout of the corresponding display symbol code. Define the correspondence with the number of sheets.

  In this embodiment, when the symbol combination displayed by the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R along the effective line (center line) matches the symbol combination specified in the symbol combination table, a prize is awarded. It is determined. When it is determined that the prize is won, the player is given a privilege such as medal payout, replay (replay) operation, and bonus operation. If the combination of symbols displayed along the active line does not match any of the symbol combinations defined in the symbol combination table, it is a so-called “lost”. In other words, in this embodiment, the symbol combination corresponding to “losing” is not defined in the symbol combination table, thereby defining the symbol combination “losing”. The present invention is not limited to this, and the symbol combination “losing” may be provided in the symbol combination table to directly define the symbol combination “losing”.

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

  Further, the “storage area” data in the display combination code column is data for designating a later-described symbol code storage area (see FIG. 47 described later) in which the corresponding symbol combination data is stored. In the present embodiment, 18 symbol code storage areas are provided. In the present embodiment, display combinations having the same bit pattern (1-byte data pattern) and having different contents are managed as different display combinations depending on the “storage area”.

  The numerical value described in the payout number column in the symbol combination table represents the number of medals to be paid out to the player. In a symbol combination to which a value of 1 or more is assigned as the “payout number” data, medals of the same number as that number are paid out. For example, in the present embodiment, when the display combination related to the combination name “C_BEL_M9_01” (bell) is determined for the number of inserted three medals, the symbol combination related to “C_BEL_M9_01” is stopped and displayed on the active line. In the case of 9 medals), 9 medals are paid out.

  In the present embodiment, for example, when the display combination related to the combination name “C_REP_R_01” (replay) is determined (when the symbol combination related to “C_REP_R_01” is stopped and displayed on the active line), the replay is performed. Operates. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, for example, when the display combination related to the combination name “C_BB — 02” (same color BB) (when the symbol combination related to “C_BB — 02” is stopped and displayed on the active line) is determined, BB described later (Big Bonus) is activated.

  It should be noted that the symbol combination corresponding to the combination names “R_HAZ — 01” to “R_HAZ — 16” in the symbol combination tables of FIGS. 9 to 11 could not stop and display the symbol combination of the small symbol related to “Bell” on the active line (missing over). The role displayed when Further, in the present embodiment, this combination becomes a transition combination (“bell transition” in FIG. 13) that is an opportunity for the RT gaming state to transition to the RT1 gaming state.

[Bonus operating table]
Next, the bonus operation time table will be described with reference to FIG. The bonus operation time table is stored in a game state flag storage area (see FIG. 44 described later) provided in the main RAM 95, a bonus end number counter, a game possible number counter, and a winning number counter when a bonus operation is performed. Specify the data to be used.

  The game state flag is data for identifying the type of bonus game to be operated. In the present embodiment, a big bonus (hereinafter referred to as “BB”) and a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as “RB”) are provided as types of bonus games. BB is an accessory continuous operation device related to RB called a first type special accessory, and operates RB continuously. In this embodiment, nine types of BBs (BBs related to the combination names “C_BB — 01” to “C_BB — 09”) are provided. In the present embodiment, the BBs associated with the combination names “C_BB_01” to “C_BB_09” are managed with the same gaming state flag (see FIG. 44 described later), but the present invention is not limited to this, and the combination name “C_BB_01” ”To“ C_BB — 09 ”may be assigned with an individual game state flag.

  The bonus end number counter is data for managing whether or not the number of medals paid out exceeds a specified number (payout number) that triggers the end of the bonus game. In the present embodiment, the operation of the BB started when the symbol combination related to the combination name “C_BB — 01” is displayed is terminated when the number of medals exceeding the specified number “297” is paid out. In addition, the operation of the BB, which is started when the combination name “C_BB — 02” to “C_BB — 09” is displayed, ends when the number of medals exceeding the specified number “144” is paid out. To do.

  The game possible number counter is data for managing the number of remaining games that can be played in the operation of the RB, that is, the so-called possible number of games. The operation of the RB ends when eight games are played. The winning possible number counter is data for managing the number of remaining games that can display a combination of symbols related to winning in the operation of the RB, so-called winning possible number. In the present embodiment, the number of possible RB winnings is eight.

[RT transition table]
(1) Transition Flow of Main Game State Before describing the configuration of the RT transition table, the type of game state managed and transition controlled by the main control circuit 91 (main CPU 93) and the outline of the transition operation will be described.

  In the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, five types of states referred to as “RT0 gaming state” to “RT4 gaming state”, which have different winning probabilities for replay (replay), are provided as RT gaming states. In the present embodiment, the game state during the BB operation (hereinafter referred to as “BB game state”) is also managed by the main control circuit 91 (main CPU 93). Hereinafter, these gaming states managed by the main control circuit 91 (main CPU 93) are referred to as “main gaming states”. Further, the RT0 gaming state to the RT4 gaming state, which are the main gaming state when the BB is not activated, are collectively referred to as “general gaming state”.

  In this embodiment, as shown in various internal lottery tables (see FIGS. 16 to 22) for the general gaming state described later, the winning probability (medium probability) of the re-game in the RT4 gaming state is the RT0 gaming state, the RT1 gaming. It is higher than that of the state and the RT3 gaming state (low probability) and lower than that of the RT2 gaming state (high probability). In the present embodiment, the number of medals for each unit game in the main game state is three.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 13, various main game states managed by the main control circuit 91 (main CPU 93) and their transition flows will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the main game is performed in the initial state, at the end of the BB, when the “anomaly one-piece combination” is won in the RT1 and RT2 gaming states, or when the “RT0 transition lip” is won in the RT1 gaming state. The state shifts to the RT0 gaming state (low RT gaming state). The “RT0 transition lip” winning time is a time when a replay role (see FIG. 9) related to the combination name “C_REP_RT0” wins, and an “abnormal 1-sheet role” winning time is a combination name “C_BEL_H_01” to This is the time when a small combination (see FIGS. 10 and 11) with a single medal payout number among the small combinations of “C_BEL_H_32” wins.

  In the RT0 gaming state, when the “bell transition” is displayed, the RT gaming state shifts from the RT0 gaming state to the RT1 gaming state (low RT gaming state). When the “bell transition” is displayed, the symbol combination (bell spill: see FIG. 11) relating to any combination of the combination names “R_HAZ — 01” to “R_HAZ — 16” is stopped and displayed on the active line of the main reel. It is time when.

  In the RT1 gaming state, when the “RT2 transition lip” is won, the RT gaming state transitions from the RT1 gaming state to the RT2 gaming state (high RT gaming state). The “RT2 transition lip” winning time is when the replay role (see FIG. 9) related to the combination name “C_REP_RT2” wins.

  In the RT2 gaming state, when the “bell transition” is displayed, the RT gaming state shifts from the RT2 gaming state to the RT1 gaming state.

  In the RT0, RT1, or RT2 gaming state, when any of the combination names “C_BB_01” to “C_BB_05” is won, the RT gaming state is the RT0, RT1, or RT2 gaming state. To RT3 gaming state (low RT gaming state). In the RT0, RT1, or RT2 gaming state, when any of the combination names “C_BB_06” to “C_BB_09” wins, the RT gaming state changes from the RT0, RT1, or RT2 gaming state to the RT4 gaming state (medium RT gaming). State).

  In the RT3 or RT4 gaming state, when the operation of the internally winning BB is started, the main gaming state shifts to the BB gaming state. That is, the RT3 and RT4 gaming states are in a state where BB is internally won (BB carryover state). When the operation of BB ends, the main gaming state shifts from the BB gaming state to the RT0 gaming state.

(2) Configuration of RT Transition Table Next, the RT transition table will be described with reference to FIG. The RT transition table is a table that defines the transition conditions of the transition flow between the RT gaming states (main gaming states) described in FIG. 13, and specifically, the activation conditions and termination conditions of each RT gaming state are defined. To do.

  Then, the main control circuit 91 (main CPU 93) refers to the RT transition table and controls the transition operation between the RT0 gaming state and the RT4 gaming state and the transition operation between the general gaming state and the BB gaming state. (See the RT control process in FIG. 92 described later).

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

  Specifically, when the main gaming state is the general gaming state (BB non-operating), any one of the RT0 gaming state internal lottery table to the RT4 gaming state internal lottery table, which will be described later, is selected based on the RT gaming state type. Is used, and “98” is set as the number of lotteries. When the main gaming state is the BB (RB) gaming state, an RB gaming state internal lottery table described later is used, and “1” is set as the number of lotteries.

[Internal lottery table]
Next, various internal lottery tables will be described with reference to FIGS. The internal lottery table shows the correspondence between the winning number, the small role / replay data pointer and bonus data pointer associated with the winning number, and the lottery value when each winning number is determined in each main game state. Define the relationship.

  The small combination / replay data pointer and bonus data pointer are data acquired as a result of lottery performed with reference to the internal lottery table, and will be described later as an internal winning combination determination table (see FIGS. 24 to 27 described later). This is data for designating the internal winning combination defined by.

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

  Therefore, in the internal lottery process of the present embodiment, the larger the numerical value defined as the lottery value, the higher the probability that the data to which the lottery value is assigned (that is, the data pointer) is determined. The winning probability of each winning number can be represented by “the lottery value associated with each winning number / the number of all random numbers that may be extracted (random denominator: 65536)”.

(1) RT0 gaming state (general gaming state) internal lottery table FIGS. 16 to 18 show RT0 gaming state internal lottery tables. Here, in order to clarify the configuration of the RT0 gaming state internal lottery table (to make it easier to see), the RT0 gaming state internal lottery table is divided into three tables shown in FIGS. Actually, the three tables in FIGS. 16 to 18 are configured as one table.

  The RT0 gaming state internal lottery table is a table that is referred to when the RT gaming state is the RT0 gaming state. The winning numbers “1” to “98” and the lottery values and data pointers assigned to the respective winning numbers. Stipulates the correspondence with In the present embodiment, lottery values are separately defined according to the settings 1 to 6, respectively. These settings 1 to 6 are provided in order to adjust the expected value of internal winnings such as bonuses and small roles at the game store side. For example, a reset switch (not shown) and a setting key type switch 56 are used. Be changed.

  Further, in the RT0 gaming state internal lottery table, lottery values larger than 0 are assigned to the winning numbers “1” (abbreviation “F_normal lip 1”) and “9” (abbreviation “F_chance lip”). Although defined, the lottery values of the winning numbers “2” (abbreviation “F_normal lip 2”) to “8” (abbreviation “F_RT2 transition lip — 321”) are 0. That is, in the RT0 gaming state, the replay roles related to the winning numbers “1” and “9” can be won, but the replay roles related to the winning numbers “2” to “8” are not won (the winning numbers “2” to “2”). The small character / replay data pointer and bonus data pointer corresponding to “8” are not acquired).

  In the internal lottery with reference to the RT0 gaming state internal lottery table, for example, the probability that the winning number “1” (abbreviation “F_normal lip 1”) at the time of setting 6 is 8580/65536. When the winning number “1” is won, “1” is acquired as the small role / replay data pointer, and “0” is acquired as the bonus data pointer. Note that “1” in the small role / replay data pointer corresponds to the internal winning combination relating to the combination names “C_REP_R_01” to “C_REP_R_13” (see FIG. 25 described later).

  In the internal lottery with reference to the RT0 gaming state internal lottery table, for example, the probability that the winning number “9” (abbreviated as “F_chance lip”) at the time of setting 6 is 400/65536. When the winning number “9” is won, “9” is acquired as the small role / replay data pointer, and “0” is acquired as the bonus data pointer. Note that “9” in the small role / replay data pointer corresponds to the internal winning combination relating to the combination names “C_REP_R_01” to “C_REP_R_13” and “C_REP_RT0” (see FIG. 25 described later).

  The internal winning combination related to the abbreviation “F_Chance Lip” is an internal winning combination called “chance eyes”, but in this embodiment, the internal winning combination related to another chance eyes called “period chance eyes” is used. Is also provided.

  As will be described later, the pachislot 1 of the present embodiment is abbreviated as “F_normal lip 1” in the game after the initial state, after the occurrence of lock at the start of the previous game, or after the previous “rare role” win. The number of wins of the replay combination (hereinafter also referred to as “normal replay combination”) related to any one of “F_normal lip 4” and “F_RT2 transition lip_213” to “F_RT2 transition lip_321” is determined by lottery or the like. When the specified number of times (hereinafter referred to as “replay specified number of times”) is reached, it is assumed that the periodic chance is won internally. When the periodic chance is won internally, the normal replay combination that is internally won at the replay specified number of times is handled as the internal winning combination of the chance. In this case, as will be described later, the probability that the ART is won by the ART lottery increases.

  Then, at the time of internal winning of the cycle chance, as will be described later, a lock (second game lock described later) is generated at the start of the game (when the lever is turned on). In addition, when winning a cycle chance, in an effect using a liquid crystal sub-reel (described later with reference to FIG. 51) performed on the liquid crystal display device 11, an abbreviation “F_chance” is used instead of a combination of liquid crystal symbols related to a normal replay role. As in the case of the chance winning prize relating to “Lip”, the combination of liquid crystal symbols relating to the chance eye is stopped and displayed on the effective line for effect of the liquid crystal sub-reel described later.

  Note that the normal replay winning count process is performed in the RT0 to RT2 gaming state and not in the RT3 and RT4 gaming state and the BB gaming state. Therefore, the lock at the start of the game triggered by the occurrence of the periodic chance award occurs in the RT0 to RT2 game states.

  The “rare combination” in the present embodiment is the abbreviation “F_chance lip”, “F_weak watermelon”, “F_strong watermelon” among various internal winning combinations in the internal lottery tables shown in FIGS. ”,“ F_weak check ”,“ F_strong check ”, and“ F_medium check ”.

(2) RT1 gaming state internal lottery table FIG. 19 shows an RT1 gaming state internal lottery table. The RT1 gaming state internal lottery table is a table that is referred to when the RT gaming state is the RT1 gaming state. The winning numbers “1” to “9” and the lottery values and data pointers assigned to the winning numbers. Stipulates the correspondence with

  When the RT gaming state is the RT1 gaming state, the lottery values defined in the winning numbers “1” to “9” in the RT0 gaming state internal lottery table (see FIG. 16) are RT1 gaming. The lottery values specified for the winning numbers “1” to “9” in the state internal lottery table are changed. At this time, the same lottery value is used without changing the lottery values of the winning numbers “10” to “98” in the RT0 gaming state internal lottery table.

  In the RT1 gaming state internal lottery table, lottery values larger than 0 are assigned to the winning numbers “5” (abbreviation “F_RT2 transition lip — 213”) to “9” (abbreviation “F_chance lip”). Although it is defined, the lottery value of the winning numbers “1” (abbreviation “F_normal lip 1”) to “4” (abbreviation “F_normal lip 4”) is 0. That is, in the RT1 gaming state, the replay combination related to the winning numbers “5” to “9” can be won, but the replay combination related to the winning numbers “1” to “4” is not won (the winning numbers “1” to “1”). The small character / replay data pointer and bonus data pointer corresponding to “4” are not acquired).

  In the internal lottery with reference to the RT1 gaming state internal lottery table, for example, any one of winning numbers “5” (abbreviation “F_RT2 transition lip — 213”) to “8” (abbreviation “F_RT2 transition lip — 321”) at the time of setting 6 is set. The probability of winning is 2145/65536. For example, when the winning number “5” is won, “5” is acquired as the small role / replay data pointer, and “0” is acquired as the bonus data pointer. Note that “5” in the small role / replay data pointer corresponds to the internal winning combination relating to the combination names “C_REP_R_01” to “C_REP_R_13”, “C_REP_RT0”, and “C_REP_RT2” (see FIG. 25 described later). In the internal lottery with reference to the RT1 gaming state internal lottery table, for example, the probability that the winning number “9” (abbreviated as “F_chance lip”) at the time of setting 6 is 400/65536.

(3) RT2 gaming state internal lottery table FIG. 20 shows an RT2 gaming state internal lottery table. The RT2 gaming state internal lottery table is a table that is referred to when the RT gaming state is the RT2 gaming state. The winning numbers “1” to “9” and the lottery values and data pointers assigned to the respective winning numbers. Stipulates the correspondence with

  When the RT gaming state is the RT2 gaming state, the lottery values defined in the winning numbers “1” to “9” in the RT0 gaming state internal lottery table (see FIG. 16) are RT2 gaming. The lottery values specified for the winning numbers “1” to “9” in the state internal lottery table are changed. At this time, the same lottery value is used without changing the lottery values of the winning numbers “10” to “98” in the RT0 gaming state internal lottery table.

  In the RT2 gaming state internal lottery table, for the winning numbers “1” (abbreviation “F_normal lip 1”) to “4” (abbreviation “F_normal lip 4”) and “9” (abbreviation “F_chance lip”) The lottery value greater than 0 is defined, but the lottery values of the winning numbers “5” (abbreviation “F_RT2 transition lip — 213”) to “8” (abbreviation “F_RT2 transition lip — 321”) are 0. is there. That is, in the RT2 gaming state, the replay roles related to the winning numbers “1” to “4” and “9” can be won, but the replay roles related to the winning numbers “5” to “8” are not won (the winning numbers). The small character / replay data pointer and bonus data pointer corresponding to “5” to “8” are not acquired).

  In the internal lottery with reference to the RT2 gaming state internal lottery table, for example, any one of winning numbers “1” (abbreviated “F_normal lip 1”) to “4” (abbreviated “F_normal lip 4”) at the time of setting 6 The probability of winning is 11603/65536. In the internal lottery with reference to the RT2 gaming state internal lottery table, for example, the probability that the winning number “9” (abbreviated as “F_chance lip”) at the time of setting 6 is 400/65536.

(4) RT3 gaming state internal lottery table FIG. 21 shows an RT3 gaming state internal lottery table. The RT3 gaming state internal lottery table is a table that is referred to when the RT gaming state is the RT3 gaming state. The winning numbers “1” to “9” and the lottery values and data pointers assigned to the respective winning numbers. Stipulates the correspondence with

  When the RT gaming state is the RT3 gaming state, the lottery values defined in the winning numbers “1” to “9” in the RT0 gaming state internal lottery table (see FIG. 16) are RT3 gaming. The lottery values specified for the winning numbers “1” to “9” in the state internal lottery table are changed. At this time, the same lottery value is used without changing the lottery values of the winning numbers “10” to “40” relating to the small role in the RT0 gaming state internal lottery table. However, since the RT3 state is an RT gaming state (BB carryover state) that occurs during the period from the BB winning time to the BB operation start time, the winning number related to the bonus combination (BB combination) in the RT0 gaming state internal lottery table. The lottery values “41” to “98” are set to 0 (non-winning).

  In the RT3 gaming state internal lottery table, for the winning numbers “1” (abbreviated “F_normal lip 1”) to “4” (abbreviated “F_normal lip 4”) and “9” (abbreviated “F_chance lip”). The lottery value greater than 0 is defined, but the lottery values of the winning numbers “5” (abbreviation “F_RT2 transition lip — 213”) to “8” (abbreviation “F_RT2 transition lip — 321”) are 0. is there. That is, in the RT3 gaming state, the replay roles related to the winning numbers “1” to “4” and “9” can be won, but the replay roles related to the winning numbers “5” to “8” are not won (the winning number). The small character / replay data pointer and bonus data pointer corresponding to “5” to “8” are not acquired).

  In the internal lottery referring to the RT3 gaming state internal lottery table, for example, any one of winning numbers “1” (abbreviated “F_normal lip 1”) to “4” (abbreviated “F_normal lip 4”) at the time of setting 6 The probability of winning is 2200/65536. In the internal lottery with reference to the RT3 gaming state internal lottery table, for example, the probability that the winning number “9” (abbreviated as “F_chance lip”) at the time of setting 6 is 180/65536.

(5) RT4 gaming state internal lottery table FIG. 22 shows an RT4 gaming state internal lottery table. The RT4 gaming state internal lottery table is a table that is referred to when the RT gaming state is the RT4 gaming state. The winning numbers “1” to “9” and the lottery values and data pointers assigned to the respective winning numbers. Stipulates the correspondence with

  When the RT gaming state is the RT4 gaming state, the lottery values defined in the winning numbers “1” to “9” in the RT0 gaming state internal lottery table (see FIG. 16) are RT4 gaming. The lottery values specified for the winning numbers “1” to “9” in the state internal lottery table are changed. At this time, the same lottery value is used without changing the lottery values of the winning numbers “10” to “40” relating to the small role in the RT0 gaming state internal lottery table. However, since the RT4 state is an RT gaming state (BB carryover state) that occurs during the period from the BB winning time to the BB operation start time, the winning number related to the bonus combination (BB combination) in the RT0 gaming state internal lottery table. The lottery values “41” to “98” are set to 0 (non-winning).

  In the RT4 gaming state internal lottery table, for the winning numbers “1” (abbreviation “F_normal lip 1”) to “4” (abbreviation “F_normal lip 4”) and “9” (abbreviation “F_chance lip”). The lottery value greater than 0 is defined, but the lottery values of the winning numbers “5” (abbreviation “F_RT2 transition lip — 213”) to “8” (abbreviation “F_RT2 transition lip — 321”) are 0. is there. That is, in the RT4 gaming state, the replay roles related to the winning numbers “1” to “4” and “9” can be won, but the replay roles related to the winning numbers “5” to “8” are not won (the winning number). The small character / replay data pointer and bonus data pointer corresponding to “5” to “8” are not acquired).

  In the internal lottery referring to the RT4 gaming state internal lottery table, for example, any one of winning numbers “1” (abbreviated “F_normal lip 1”) to “4” (abbreviated “F_normal lip 4”) at the time of setting 6 The probability of winning is 5400/65536. In the internal lottery with reference to the RT4 gaming state internal lottery table, for example, the probability that the winning number “9” (abbreviated as “F_chance lip”) at the time of setting 6 is 245/65536.

(6) RB internal lottery table FIG. 23 shows an RB internal lottery table. The RB internal lottery table is referred to when the main gaming state is the BB (RB) gaming state. The RB internal lottery table defines the correspondence between the winning number “1” and the lottery value and data pointer assigned to the winning number “1”.

  In this embodiment, since the lottery value of the winning number “1” defined in the RB internal lottery table is “65536”, the winning number “1” is always won in the BB gaming state (RB gaming state). The small pointer / replay data pointer “40” is acquired. Note that the internal winning combination corresponding to the small combination / replay data pointer “40” is an internal winning combination of the abbreviation “F_RB combination”. 25 to FIG. 27). Therefore, when the main gaming state is the BB (RB) gaming state, the bits relating to all small combinations in the internal winning combination storing area described later are turned on (data “1” is stored in the bit area). .

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

  The data in the “internal winning combination” column in the internal winning combination determination table includes combinations of symbols that permit display along the effective lines set over the display areas of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R. It is data for identification. The “internal winning combination” is represented by 1-byte data like the “display combination” in the symbol combination tables shown in FIGS. 9 to 11, and is a unique symbol for each bit in the 1-byte data. Are assigned. The “O” mark in the internal winning combination determination table indicates the internal winning combination to be won in the acquired data pointer.

  When the small role / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer are both “0”, the content of the “internal winning combination” is “losing”, which is illustrated in FIGS. 9 to 11. Indicates that display of all symbol combinations defined by the combination table is not permitted.

(1) Bonus internal winning combination determination table FIG. 24 shows a bonus internal winning combination determination table. The bonus internal winning combination determination table defines an internal winning combination related to the operation of the bonus game for each of the bonus data pointers “1” to “9”. That is, the bonus internal winning combination determination table defines the correspondence between the bonus data pointer and the internal winning combination related to the operation of the bonus game.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 24, when “1” is acquired as the bonus data pointer, an internal winning combination (premium BB, which will be described later) related to the combination name “C_BB — 01” is won. Further, when “2” to “5” are acquired as bonus data pointers, internal winning combinations (red 7BB described later) related to the combination names “C_BB — 02” to “C_BB — 05” are won, respectively, When “6” to “9” are acquired as the pointers, internal winning combinations (blue 7BB described later) related to the combination names “C_BB — 06” to “C_BB — 09” are won respectively.

(2) Small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table FIGS. 25 to 27 show small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determining tables. Here, in order to clarify the structure of the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table (to make it easier to see), the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determining table is divided into three tables shown in FIGS. Although shown separately, in practice, the three tables in FIGS. 25 to 27 are configured as one table.

  The small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table defines the internal winning combination related to the small winning combination and replay (replay) for each of the small winning combination / replay data pointers “1” to “40”. That is, the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table defines the correspondence between the small winning combination / replay data pointer and the internal winning combination related to the payout of medals or the internal winning combination related to the operation of the replay.

  For example, when “1” is acquired as the data pointer for the small combination / replay, the internal winning combination (replay combination) associated with the combination names “C_REP_R_01” to “C_REP_R_13” is won as the internal winning combination. When “36” is acquired as the small combination / replay data pointer, the internal winning combination (small combination) related to the combination names “C_WML_M4_01” to “C_WML_M4_20” is won as the internal winning combination.

[Cylinder stop number selection table]
Next, with reference to FIG. 28, the rotating cylinder stop number selection table will be described. The rotation stop number selection table defines the correspondence between the data pointer (bonus data pointer and small role / replay data pointer) and the rotation stop number. The rotation stop number is data used when acquiring various data required in the reel stop initial setting process described later.

  The spinning stop number selection table of the present embodiment defines a different spinning stop number for each combination of a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer. For example, when the small role / replay data pointer is “3” and the bonus data pointer is “0”, the rotation stop number “3” is selected. Further, for example, when the small role / replay data pointer is “0” and the bonus data pointer is “1”, the spinning stop number “41” is selected. Further, for example, when the small role / replay data pointer is “35” and the bonus data pointer is any one of “2” to “9”, the rotation stop number “44” is selected. Is done.

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

  The pull-in priority table selection table number and the pull-in priority table number are data used for the pull-in priority table selection process. For example, in the reel stop initial setting table, if a pull-in priority table number corresponding to the rotation stop number is defined, a display corresponding to the pull-in priority table number defined in the pull-in priority table (not shown) Data on the priority order of the roles can be acquired.

  Here, the structure of the pull-in priority table will not be described in detail, but the pull-in priority table includes the pull-in priority data for each storage area type in each pull-in priority table number and its predetermined priority. It is a table which prescribes | regulates the corresponding relationship. The pull-in priority order table is used for searching whether there is a more appropriate number of sliding pieces in addition to the number of sliding pieces obtained based on the stop table. The priority order is data that defines the order of priority stop display (drawn) among the types of symbol combinations related to winning. Normally, the priority order of symbol combinations related to winning (replay, small role and bonus) is set in the order of replay, small role and bonus from the highest.

  In addition, in the reel stop initial setting table, if the drawing priority table number corresponding to the number for turning stop is not defined, the drawing priority table is referred to with reference to the drawing priority table selection table (see FIG. 34 described later). A pull-in priority table number corresponding to the table selection table number is determined.

  The forward selection table selection data, the forward push table change data, and the forward push table change initial data designate a stop table (see FIGS. 30 to 32 described later) to be referred to when the forward push is performed. It is data for. The “forward press” in the present embodiment is a stop operation when the first stop operation (first main reel stop operation) is performed on the left reel 3L. Specifically, Corresponds to the order of pressing “left middle right” and “left and right middle”.

  The irregular pressing table selection data is data for designating a stop table (see FIG. 33 described later) to be referred to when irregular pressing is performed. In the present embodiment, “anomalous pressing” is a stop operation when the first stop operation is performed on the middle reel 3C or the right reel 3R. This corresponds to the pressing order of “left” and “middle right”.

  In this embodiment, after the stop operation is detected by the stop switch, the main reel stop control is performed so that the rotation of the corresponding main reel stops within 190 msec. Specifically, one of the numbers of sliding symbols “0” to “4” is added to the value of the symbol counter corresponding to the main reel when the stop operation is detected, and the obtained value is supported. The symbol position to be determined is determined as the symbol position at which the rotation of the main reel stops (this is called “scheduled stop position”). The symbol position corresponding to the value of the symbol counter corresponding to the corresponding main reel when the stop operation is detected is the symbol position where the rotation of the main reel starts to be stopped, and this is called the “stop start position”. .

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

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

  Further, in the present embodiment, when there is an appropriate number of sliding pieces than the number of sliding pieces acquired based on a stop table described later (hereinafter referred to as “sliding piece number determination data”), a pull-in priority table ( Change the number of sliding pieces with reference to (not shown). Then, the sliding piece number determination data is referred to in order to determine the search order when the priorities are compared for each of the symbols from the stop start position to the 4th symbol position that is the maximum number of sliding symbols.

  In the present embodiment, the stop table to be referenced is properly used according to the forward push and the irregular push. In the case of the forward push, the first stop stop table (refer to FIG. 30 described later) at the time of the forward press and the second and third stop stop tables (refer to FIG. 32 described later) at the time of the forward press. On the other hand, if it is an irregular pressing, the irregular pressing stop table (see FIG. 33 described later) is referred to.

[Stop table for first stop when pushing forward]
Next, with reference to FIG. 30, the first stop table for forward pressing will be described. The forward stop first stop table shown in FIG. 30 is referred to when the forward push table selection data is “01”. The first stop table at the time of forward pressing defines the correspondence relationship between the stop start positions “0” to “19” of the left reel 3L, the number of sliding pieces determination data, and the change status.

  For example, if the stop start position of the left reel 3L is “14”, the slip piece number determination data is “0”, and the change status is “1”. The change status is used when referring to a forward push control change table (see FIG. 31 described later).

[Control change table when pressing forward]
Next, with reference to FIG. 31, the forward change control change table will be described. The forward pressing control change table defines the correspondence between the change target position (scheduled stop position of the left reel 3L), the change status, the change status, and the second and third stop table numbers for forward pressing.

  For example, if the change status acquired based on the first stop table (see FIG. 30) at the time of the forward press is “1” and the planned stop position of the left reel 3L is “14”, the change status is “ The stop table number for the second and third stops is “12” at the time of forward pressing. In the forward push control change table, if the change status and the second and third stop stop table numbers for forward push are not registered in the target position, the stop table number is not changed.

[Stop table for 2nd and 3rd stop when pushing forward and stop table when pushing irregularly]
Next, with reference to FIG. 32 and FIG. 33, the second and third stop tables for forward pressing and the stop table for irregular pressing will be described. The stop table for the second and third stops and the stop table for irregularity at the time of forward pressing define stop data of 1 byte according to each of the symbol positions “0” to “19”.

  32 is referred to when the second / third stop table for stoppage is “08”. The irregular pressing stop table shown in FIG. 33 is referred to when the irregular pressing table selection data is “07”.

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

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

  The determination of the number of sliding piece determination data is performed as follows. First, it is specified which of the eight bit strings (the data in the leftmost column in the figure corresponds to bit 1) constituting the stop data is referred to according to the type of the stop button in which the stop operation is detected. For example, when the middle stop button 19C is pressed, a column of “middle reel A line data” of bit 4 is designated.

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

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

[Pull-in priority table selection table]
Next, the pull-in priority table selection table will be described with reference to FIG. The pull-in priority table selection table defines the correspondence between the pull-in priority table selection table number and stop button pressing order, and the pull-in priority table number in each combination. The pull-in priority table number is data for acquiring information related to the priority order of display combinations defined in the pull-in priority table (not shown).

  When the left reel 3L is stopped for the first time, the data in the “left reel first stop” column in the pull-in priority table selection table is referred to. For example, when the left reel 3L is stopped for the first time and the pull-in priority table selection table number is “1”, “00” is acquired as the pull-in priority table number. In this case, “00” is maintained as the pull-in priority table number regardless of which of the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R is stopped in the second stop.

  Further, in the pull-in priority table selection table, when the pull-in priority table number is not registered at the target position, the number shown in the right column of the right reel first stop column is the pull-in priority table number. Get as. For example, when the left reel 3L is first stopped and the drawing priority table selection table number is “0”, the drawing priority table number is not registered at the target position. Accordingly, in this case, the right column of the first reel first stop column corresponding to the drawing priority table selection table number “0” is referred to, and “00” is acquired as the drawing priority table number.

[Search order table]
Next, the search order table will be described with reference to FIG. The search order table preferentially applies from the range of numerical values predetermined as the number of sliding frames (“0” to “4” when the maximum number of sliding frames is 4) (hereinafter “search”). Order)).

  The search order table defines the sliding piece number determination data obtained based on the stop table and the search order. That is, in this embodiment, the order of numerical values to be preferentially applied is determined based on the sliding piece number determination data. In addition, the search order table is provided assuming that there are a plurality of sliding frames having the same priority, and the search order table is applied in a higher order.

  In the present embodiment, as will be described in the priority attraction-in control process of FIG. 89 described later, each numerical value is sequentially searched from the search order “5” in the lower order of the search order table to correspond to the search order “1”. The number of sliding frames is preferentially applied from the numerical value to be used.

[Pattern winning action flag data table]
Next, the symbol corresponding winning action flag data table will be described with reference to FIG. The symbol corresponding winning action flag data table defines the correspondence between the main reel type and the internal winning combination data that can be displayed according to the symbol of each main reel displayed on the active line. That is, by referring to the symbol corresponding winning action flag data table, the internal winning combination that can be displayed at that time can be determined. The symbol corresponding winning action flag data table is provided corresponding to the symbol combination table (see FIGS. 9 to 11).

  For example, when the symbol “red BAR” is stopped and displayed on the effective line of the left reel 3L, it is displayed in the storage areas 1 to 18 corresponding to the symbol code “00000001” (red BAR) in the reel type “left”. “1” is stored in a bit corresponding to a possible internal winning combination. The data defined in the symbol corresponding winning action flag data table is logically AND stored with data stored in a symbol code storage area described later (see FIG. 47 described later).

[Game lock lottery table]
Before describing the configuration of the various game lock lottery tables, the types of effects locks (hereinafter referred to as “game locks”) controlled by the main control circuit 91 (main CPU 93) will be described.

  The pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment has a function of performing a game lock (reel effect) that invalidates or delays the player's operation when a predetermined condition is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the following three types of game locks (first to third game locks) are provided.

(1) First Game Lock Function The first game lock is performed when a specific internal winning combination is won at the start of the game (when the start lever 23 is operated by the player: hereinafter referred to as “lever on”). This occurs when the lock lottery is won. For this first game lock, five types of game locks having different operation patterns (lock patterns 1 to 5) are prepared.

  In the present embodiment, the first game lock of the lock pattern 1 or 4 occurs when a BB combination (a premium BB described later) related to the abbreviation “F_BB_01” is independently won internally. The first game lock of the lock pattern 2 or 3 can occur when a rare combination and a BB combination related to any one of the abbreviations “F_BB_02” to “F_BB_09” are duplicated (simultaneously). The game lock of the lock pattern 5 occurs when the small combination (one of rare combination) related to the abbreviation “F_Medium Cho” and the BB combination related to the abbreviation “F_BB_01” are won.

  Also, the first game lock lottery process is performed only when the RT gaming state is the RT1 gaming state. And the 1st game lock of the lock patterns 1-4 is performed by the unit game which the 1st game lock was won. On the other hand, the first game lock of the lock pattern 5 occurs when the lever of the unit game (next game) next to the unit game won by the first game lock is turned on. That is, whether or not the first game lock of the lock pattern 5 is generated is determined by the unit game in the RT1 game state, but the first game lock of the lock pattern 5 is generated in the unit game in the RT3 game state.

  Hereinafter, each operation pattern content of the first game lock will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 37 is a diagram summarizing the operation patterns (game lock patterns) of the five types of first game locks that can occur when the lever is turned on. The type of the first game lock when the lever is turned on shown in FIG. 37 is determined by lottery processing with reference to a game lock lottery table described later.

  In the first game lock of the lock pattern 1, all the main reels are locked (all cylinder locks) for a period of 30666 ms after the lever is turned on, and then all the main reels are normally accelerated (when no game lock is generated). Perform the operation (normal forward rotation of all cylinders).

  In the first game lock of the lock pattern 2, after the lever is turned on, all the main reels are locked for a period of 1000 ms, and then all the main reels rotate at a slow speed for a period of 700 ms (all cylinder slow reverse rotation). To do. Next, all the main reels are temporarily stopped (all cylinder suspensions) for a period of 1400 ms, and thereafter, all the main reels perform a normal reel acceleration operation.

  In the first game lock of the lock pattern 3, after the lever is turned on, all the main reels are locked for a period of 1000 ms, and thereafter, all the main reels reversely rotate at a slow speed for a period of 700 ms. Next, all main reels are temporarily stopped for a period of 1400 ms, and thereafter, all main reels are reversely rotated at a slow speed for a period of 700 ms. Next, all main reels are temporarily stopped for a period of 2100 ms, and thereafter, all main reels perform normal reel acceleration operation.

  In the first game lock of the lock pattern 4, after the lever is turned on, all the main reels are locked for a period of 1000 ms, and thereafter, all the main reels reversely rotate at a slow speed for a period of 700 ms. Next, all main reels are temporarily stopped for a period of 1400 ms, and thereafter, all main reels are reversely rotated at a slow speed for a period of 700 ms. Next, all main reels are temporarily stopped for a period of 2100 ms, and thereafter, all main reels are reversely rotated at a slow speed for a period of 166 ms. Next, all main reels are temporarily stopped for a period of 30400 ms, and then all main reels perform normal reel acceleration operation.

  In the first game lock of the lock pattern 5, after the lever is turned on, all main reels are locked for a period of 30666 ms, and thereafter, all main reels perform normal reel acceleration operation. That is, the lock pattern 5 is the same lock pattern as the lock pattern 1. However, as described above, the game lock of the lock pattern 5 is generated when the lever of the unit game next to the unit game for which the generation of the game lock of the lock pattern 5 is determined.

(2) Second game lock The second game lock is a game lock that occurs when the lever is turned on, as in the case of the first game lock. When the periodic chance is won at the start of the game (when the lever is turned on) This is a game lock that always occurs when the number of wins of the replay role reaches the specified number of replays described later.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, since the normal replay winning count process for determining the winning / non-winning of the periodic chance is performed in the RT0 to RT2 gaming state, the second game lock is also performed. It also occurs in the RT0 to RT2 gaming state.

  In the second game lock, after the lever is turned on, all the main reels are locked for a specific period (for example, 30666 ms), and then all the main reels perform normal reel acceleration operation. Note that the operation pattern of the second game lock is not limited to this, and for example, the operation pattern (lock time) may be changed according to conditions such as the RT game state at the time of periodic chance winning. In addition, as an operation pattern of the second game lock, not only a pattern for locking for a specific period, but also, for example, an operation pattern such as the lock patterns 2 to 4 described in the first game lock is applied. Also good.

  In the present embodiment, the example in which the second game lock is generated when the lever is turned on has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in a unit game where a periodic chance is won, the second game lock may be generated at any timing after the first stop operation of the main reel, after the second stop operation, or after the third stop operation. . Further, for example, the second game lock may be generated both at the time of turning on the lever and after the first stop operation of the main reel, after the second stop operation, and after the third stop operation.

(3) Third Game Lock The third game lock is a game lock that always occurs after the third stop operation of the main reel (but in the BB game state) in the unit game at the time of BB winning and at the end of the BB operation. It is.

  In the third game lock at the time of BB winning (in the BB game state), all main reels are locked for a period of 10000 ms after the third stop operation. On the other hand, in the third game lock at the end of the BB operation (in the BB game state), all the main reels are locked for a period of 4500 ms after the third stop operation.

  The operation pattern (lock time) of the third game lock is the same regardless of the type of the BB combination. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the operation pattern (lock time) of the third game lock may be changed according to the type of the BB combination. In addition, as an operation pattern of the third game lock, not only a pattern for locking for a predetermined period, but also an operation pattern such as the lock patterns 2 to 4 described in the first game lock is applied. Also good.

(4) Various game lock lottery tables Next, with reference to FIGS. 38 to 40, the game lock lottery table used when determining whether or not the first game lock described above has occurred will be described. FIG. 38 is a game lock lottery table that is referred to when a rare combination and a BB combination related to any one of the abbreviations “F_BB — 02” to “F_BB — 09” are duplicated internally. FIG. 39 is a game lock lottery table that is referred to when a BB combination (premium BB, which will be described later) associated with the abbreviation “F_BB_01” wins alone. FIG. 40 is a game lock lottery table that is referred to when the small combination relating to the abbreviation “F_Medium Cho” and the BB combination relating to the abbreviation “F_BB — 01” are duplicated internally.

  Each game lock lottery table defines a correspondence relationship between a lock pattern number (“0” to “5”) indicating the type of the first game lock and a lottery value when each lock pattern number is determined. The lock pattern numbers “1” to “5” respectively correspond to the lock patterns 1 to 5 of the first game lock described above. Further, the lock pattern number “0” corresponds to the non-winning of the first game lock, and in this case, no game lock is generated and the normal reel acceleration operation is executed.

  In the game lock lottery process using the game lock lottery table, a random value extracted from a predetermined numerical range “0 to 65535” is sequentially subtracted by a lottery value defined according to each lock pattern number. Further, in each of the subtraction processes, an internal lottery is performed by determining whether the result of the subtraction is negative (whether a so-called “digit” has occurred). Then, the lock pattern number when the subtraction result is negative (“digit” occurs) is won, and the first game lock corresponding to the lock pattern number is generated.

  In the game lock lottery processing when the rare combination and the BB combination related to any one of the abbreviations “F_BB — 02” to “F_BB — 09” are duplicated, the game lock lottery table shown in FIG. 38 is referred to. The first game lock with the lock pattern number “2” or “3” is won by probability. In the game lock lottery process when the BB combination relating to the abbreviation “F_BB_01” is independently won internally, the game lock lottery table shown in FIG. 39 is referred to and the first game lock is always won. At this time, the first game lock with the lock pattern number “1” wins with the probability of 58982/65536, and the first game lock with the lock pattern number “4” wins with the probability of 6554/65536. In the game lock lottery process when the small combination relating to the abbreviation “F_Medium Cho” and the BB combination relating to the abbreviation “F_BB_01” are internally won, the game lock lottery table shown in FIG. 40 is referred to. The first game lock with the lock pattern number “5” wins with a probability of%.

[Lock mode transfer lottery table]
In the present embodiment, as described above, when the periodic chance is won, that is, when the normal replay winning number reaches the replay specified number, the game lock (second game lock) is always made when the lever is turned on. Occur. In the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a plurality of lock modes are provided which are different in the likelihood of occurrence of a periodic chance, that is, the ease of occurrence of the second game lock triggered by the periodic chance of winning. Yes.

  Specifically, in this embodiment, four types of lock modes called “A”, “B”, “heaven” and “super heaven” are provided. Note that the order of the lock mode in which the second game lock is likely to occur (the chance of the periodic chance is likely to occur) is “super heaven”, “heaven”, “B”, and “A”, and “super heaven”. In this lock mode, the second game lock is most likely to occur.

  Next, the lock mode transition lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. The lock mode transfer lottery table shows the correspondence between the lock mode (transfer destination) that can be set in the next (next) unit game and the lottery value when each lock mode of the transfer destination is determined (current). It is defined for each lock mode set in the unit game.

  The lock mode transition lottery with reference to the lock mode transition lottery table is a rare combination or periodic chance in the RT1 gaming state when the occurrence of the first game lock when the lever is turned on is determined, or in the RT0 to RT2 gaming state. Performed when the eye wins internally. In other words, the lock mode transition lottery process is performed not only when the second game lock is triggered by the periodic chance winning, but also when the first game lock described above occurs or when the rare combination is won internally. Also done.

  In the lock mode transfer lottery process using the lock mode transfer lottery table, a random number value extracted from a predetermined numerical range “0 to 65535” is determined according to each lock mode of the transfer destination. Subtract sequentially. Further, in each of the subtraction processes, an internal lottery is performed by determining whether the result of the subtraction is negative (whether a so-called “digit” has occurred). Then, the lock mode when the result of the subtraction becomes negative (“digit” occurs) is won, and the lock mode becomes the shift mode of the shift destination.

  In the lock mode transition lottery process, for example, when the current lock mode is “heaven”, the lock mode of “A” or “B” is won with the probability of 13107/65536, and the probability of 386667/65536. The lock mode of “heaven” is won (no shift to the lock mode), and the lock mode of “super heaven” is won with a probability of 655/65536.

  In the present embodiment, an example in which the lock mode transition lottery table is commonly used regardless of the type of the internal winning combination at the time of execution of the lock mode transition lottery is described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the internal winning combination is not limited to this. A lock mode transition lottery table may be provided for each type of combination.

[Replay specified number of times lottery table]
In the present embodiment, when the lock mode transition lottery process using the lock mode transition lottery table described above is performed, based on the lottery result (transition destination lock mode), the replay prescribed number of times lottery table is used to determine the periodic chance. The eye generation condition, that is, the specified replay count (replay winning count) is reset (reset). Therefore, the resetting (reset) process of the specified number of replays is performed not only when the second game lock is triggered by the chance of a periodic chance, but also when the first game lock described above occurs, This is also done when the inside wins.

  That is, in this embodiment, when the first game lock occurs when the lever is turned on or when the rare combination is won internally, the number of normal replay combination wins has not reached the specified number of replays at that time. In addition, the lock mode transition lottery process and the replay specified number of lottery processes are performed, and the replay specified number of times (the generation condition of the periodic chance) is reset (updated).

  When such a second game lock generation control function is provided, the second game lock generation condition triggered by the periodic chance winning is not only when the second game lock is generated, Since it is also changed when a game lock occurs or when a rare combination is won internally, it is difficult for the player to predict the occurrence timing of the second game lock. As a result, in the present embodiment, the manner in which the lock is generated becomes more diverse, and the player's interest in the lock function can be enhanced.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 42, the replay specified number of times lottery table will be described. The replay specified number of times lottery table specifies the correspondence between the various replay specified number of times and the lottery value when each replay specified number of times is determined for each lottery result (transfer destination lock mode) of the lock mode transition lottery process. To do.

  In the lottery process of the specified number of replays using the specified number of replay lottery table, the random number extracted from the predetermined numerical range “0 to 65535” is sequentially subtracted by the lottery value specified according to the specified number of replays. To do. Further, in each of the subtraction processes, an internal lottery is performed by determining whether the result of the subtraction is negative (whether a so-called “digit” has occurred). Then, the specified number of replays when the result of the subtraction becomes negative (“digit” occurs) is won, and the specified number of replays is a condition for generating a periodic chance after the next game.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 42, the distribution of lottery values specified for various replay specified times (1 to 100 times) is different for each type of lock mode.

  Specifically, when the lock mode is “A”, the replay specified number of times is selected in the range of 5 to 100 times, but the lottery value becomes the largest at 100 times. That is, when the lock mode is “A”, the probability (46506/65536) that 100 is set as the replay specified number of times becomes the highest. When the lock mode is “B”, the replay specified number of times is selected in the range of 5 to 100 times, but the lottery value becomes the largest at 90 times. That is, when the lock mode is “B”, the probability (46506/65536) of setting 90 times as the replay specified number of times becomes the highest.

  In addition, when the lock mode is “heaven”, the replay specified number of times is selected in the range of 5 to 30 times, but the lottery value becomes the largest at 5 times. That is, when the lock mode is “heaven”, the probability (32768/65536) that the replay specified number of times is set to 5 is the highest. When the lock mode is “super heaven”, the replay regulation number is selected in the range of 1 to 10 times, but the lottery value becomes the largest at one time. That is, when the lock mode is “super heaven”, the probability (58986/65536) that the replay specified number of times is set is the highest.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the lock mode “A” is a lock mode in which the occurrence frequency of the second game lock (occurrence frequency of the periodic chance) triggered by the periodic chance item winning is the lowest. On the other hand, the lock mode “super heaven” is a lock mode in which the occurrence frequency of the second game lock triggered by the periodic chance winning is the highest. In particular, when the lock mode is “Super Heaven”, the replay specified number of times is set to 1 with a probability of 58986/65536, so it is very easy to win the period chance compared to other lock modes. The occurrence frequency of the second game lock triggered by the periodic chance winning is also very high.

<Configuration of storage area provided in main RAM>
Next, the configuration of various storage areas provided in the main RAM 95 will be described with reference to FIGS. Although not described here (not shown), the main RAM 95 is also provided with storage areas for various control data, various flags, various counters and the like used for the various game locks described above.

[Display combination storage area, internal winning combination storage area and carryover combination storage area]
First, the configuration of the display combination storing area will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, the display combination storage area is composed of display combination storage areas 1 to 18 each represented by 1-byte data.

  In each of the display combination storage areas 1 to 18, when a predetermined bit is set to “1” (stored), a combination of symbols corresponding to the predetermined bit is displayed on the active line. Indicates. On the other hand, when all the bits are “0”, it indicates that the symbol combination related to winning is not displayed on the active line.

  The main RAM 95 is provided with an internal winning combination storing area (not shown). The internal winning combination storing area is configured similarly to the display winning combination storing area shown in FIG. In the internal winning combination storing areas 1 to 18, when “1” stands for a plurality of bits, display of a combination of symbols corresponding to each bit is permitted. When all the bits are “0”, the content of the internal winning combination is “lost”.

  The main RAM 95 is provided with a carryover combination storage area (not shown). The carryover combination storage area includes display combination storage areas 1 and 2 shown in FIG. As a result of the internal lottery, when an BB combination related to any of the combination names “C_BB_01” to “C_BB_09” is determined as an internal winning combination, the internal winning combination is stored in the carryover combination storage area as a carryover combination. The carryover combination stored in the carryover combination storage area is assigned to the corresponding symbol combination (for example, the symbol combination “red BAR”-“red BAR”-“red BAR” and the combination name “C_BB — 02” related to the combination name “C_BB — 01”. The symbol combination “blue 7”-“blue 7”-“blue 7”, the symbol combination “red 7”-“red 7”-“red 7”, etc. related to the combination name “C_BB — 03” is displayed on the active line. Until it is cleared. While the carryover combination is stored in the carryover combination storage area, the carryover combination is stored in the internal winning combination storage area in addition to the internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery.

[Game state flag storage area]
Next, with reference to FIG. 44, the configuration of the game state flag storage area will be described. The gaming state flag storage area is composed of gaming state flag storage areas 1 and 2 each represented by 1-byte data. In the present embodiment, in the gaming state flag, a unique bonus type or RT type is assigned to each bit of the gaming state flag storage areas 1 and 2.

  In each of the game state flag storage areas 1 and 2, when “1” is stored (standing) in a predetermined bit, the bonus game or RT corresponding to the predetermined bit is being operated. Indicates. For example, when “1” is stored in bit 0 of the game state flag storage area 1, the operation of the BB (combination name “C_BB — 01” to “C_BB — 09”) is being performed. The state is a BB gaming state.

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

  For example, if the left stop button 19L is a stop button that has been pressed this time, that is, an operation stop button, “1” is stored in bit 0 of the operation stop button storage area. Also, for example, if the left stop button 19L is a stop button that has not yet been pressed, that is, an effective stop button, “1” is stored in bit 4. Based on the data stored in the operation stop button storage area, the main CPU 93 identifies the stop button that has been pressed this time and the stop button that has not yet been pressed.

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

[Design code storage area]
Next, the configuration of the symbol code storage area will be described with reference to FIG. The symbol code storage area stores, for each active line, the symbol code (symbol code storage region 1) of the reel that has been stopped most recently, and the displayable symbols (symbol code storage regions 2 to 19). The After all the main reels are stopped, symbol codes corresponding to the display combination are stored in the symbol code storage areas 2 to 19.

  In this embodiment, when the stop control position is determined, the winning operation flag data corresponding to the symbol (code) of the stop control position is read from the symbol corresponding winning operation flag data table (see FIG. 36), and the winning operation flag is read. The data is ANDed with the data already stored in the symbol code storage area. Then, the ANDed data is stored in the symbol code storage area shown in FIG. When a plurality of effective lines are provided, the same number of symbol code storage areas as the number of effective lines are provided.

<Sub game state type and transition flow>
Next, with reference to FIG. 48, in the pachislot machine 1 of this embodiment, the types and transition operations of game states (hereinafter referred to as “sub game states”) managed and transition controlled by the sub control circuit 101 (sub CPU 102). The outline of will be described.

  In the pachi-slot 1 of this embodiment, the AT function (navigation) operates when the main gaming state is the RT2 gaming state. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the sub control circuit 101 (sub CPU 102) has a sub gaming state in which the ART function operates (hereinafter referred to as “ART state”) and a sub gaming state in which the ART function does not operate (hereinafter referred to as “ "Normal state") is managed.

  Further, the sub control circuit 101 (sub CPU 102) has various effect functions peculiar to the BB game when the main game state is the BB game state. Therefore, the sub control circuit 101 (sub CPU 102) also manages the sub gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “BB state”) during the BB operation, separately from the normal state and the ART state.

[Normal state]
The normal state corresponds to the main gaming state RT0 or the RT gaming state (low RT gaming state).

  In the normal state, ART lottery is performed for each unit game (for each game). Then, if the ART lottery is won, the sub game state shifts from the normal state (normal game state) to the ART state (notification game state).

  Also, in a unit game in a normal state, when a BB combination (an internal winning combination related to any of the combination names “C_BB_01” to “C_BB_09”) is won and the BB combination wins (the symbol combination related to the BB combination is the main combination) When the reel is displayed on the active line of the reel), the sub gaming state shifts from the normal state to the BB state (special gaming state).

  At this time, the main gaming state shifts to the BB gaming state via the RT3 or RT4 gaming state (BB carryover state) as described above. Therefore, although not shown in FIG. 48, in the transition path from the normal state to the BB state, a state between BB flags corresponding to the RT3 or RT4 gaming state also exists as a sub gaming state.

[ART state]
The ART state corresponds to the RT2 gaming state (high RT gaming state) of the main gaming state.

  In one set of game periods in the ART state, ART games are mainly performed over a period of a predetermined number of unit games (number of ART games). In addition, in the game period in the ART state, as shown in FIG. 48, a game in an additional specialized section called “fusion chance” (hereinafter referred to as “FC game”) is also performed.

  In the FC game, a game (addition game) in which the number of ART games can be added is performed over a period of at least 5 games. Note that the game period of the FC game is not limited to this example, and can be changed as appropriate according to, for example, the content of the game.

  The FC game is always performed at the start of an ART state game period (hereinafter referred to as “ART set start”). The FC game is also performed when an FC game lottery is won in an ART game during an ART state game period (hereinafter referred to as “ART set period”). Hereinafter, the contents of the ART game, the FC game at the start of the ART set, and the FC game during the ART set period, which are performed in the ART period game period, will be described in more detail.

(1) FC game at the start of ART setting When the sub game state shifts from the BB state or the normal state to the ART state, first, an FC game is performed over a period of at least five games. In the FC game at the start of ART set, the initial number of ART games (hereinafter referred to as “ART initial game number”) to be performed in the game period of one set of ART state is mainly determined.

  Specifically, first, FC mode lottery is performed in the first game of the FC game at the start of ART setting. In the present embodiment, there are provided a plurality of types of FC modes (FC modes 1 to 5) in which the number of ART games that can be added in one FC game period and the number of FC games that can be added (continued) can be different from each other. Therefore, a difference may occur in the number of ART initial games set in the current set according to the result of the FC mode lottery of the first game.

  In addition, ART continuous lottery is performed in the first game of the FC game at the start of ART setting. When the ART continuation lottery is won and the continuation of the next set of ART is determined, a loop mode promotion lottery for determining the ART continuation rate (loop rate) of the next set is performed in the first game. Is called. In this embodiment, a plurality of types of loop (continuation) modes (loop modes 1 to 6) having different ART continuation rates that can be set are provided. In the loop mode promotion lottery, the loop mode is determined so that the ART continuation rate of the next set is higher than that of the current set.

  Furthermore, in the first FC game at the start of ART set, after the above-described FC mode type and ART continuation winning / non-winning are determined, ART game number addition lottery and FC game number addition lottery are performed. .

  In the ART game number addition lottery, referring to a later-described FC addition lottery table (see FIGS. 64 and 65 to be described later) corresponding to the determined FC mode type, the current set of ART games is determined based on the internal winning combination. The number of additional games (hereinafter referred to as “ART additional number of games”) is determined. When the ART game number addition lottery is won, the number of added ART games is added to the number of ART games remaining at that time (hereinafter referred to as “the number of remaining ART games”).

  In addition, in the FC game number addition lottery, the FC game number addition lottery table described later (see FIGS. 62 and 63 described later) corresponding to the determined FC mode type is referred to, and the current FC is determined based on the internal winning combination. An addition game number of FC games during the game period (hereinafter referred to as “FC addition game number”) is determined. When winning the FC game number addition lottery, the number of FC added games won is added to the number of FC games remaining at that time (hereinafter referred to as “number of remaining FC games”). In this case, after the fifth game of the FC game, the FC game is continuously performed by the number of FC addition games.

  In the present embodiment, for each type of FC mode, it is possible to acquire a larger number of additional ART games in the ART game number addition lottery, and the FC game number addition lottery always adds (adds) the FC game number. Is associated with a predetermined internal winning combination. Therefore, in the FC game, when the predetermined internal winning combination corresponding to the set FC mode is won internally, in the ART game number addition lottery, compared to the case where other internal winning combinations are won internally, There is a possibility that a larger number of ART addition games may be obtained, and the addition of the FC game number is always determined in the FC game number addition lottery.

  Next, in the second game to the final game (5 games + FC addition game number) of the FC game at the start of ART setting, the above-mentioned ART game number addition lottery and FC game number addition lottery are performed for each game.

  Then, over the FC game period, the ART addition games determined for each game are cumulatively added, and the total number of ART addition games that can be finally acquired is executed during the game period in the ART state of the current set. It is determined as the number of ART initial games of the game. In addition, in the FC game at the start of ART setting, if the total number of added ART games finally obtained is less than a predetermined number of games (for example, 30 games), the predetermined number of games is determined as the number of ART initial games. To do. In other words, in the present embodiment, a function is provided to guarantee the number of ART initial games to be given during a game period of one set of ART state.

  As described above, in the manner of determining the number of ART initial games according to the present embodiment, the number of ART initial games is obtained by accumulating the number of additional ART games determined for each unit game over the FC game period of at least 5 games. It is determined. In the present embodiment, a predetermined number of games is given as the number of ART initial games even if the number of added ART games is not won over the FC game period. Therefore, when the above-mentioned FC game at the start of ART set is used as the manner of determining the number of ART initial games, for example, the number of ART initial games is determined by one lottery at the start of ART set. Compared with the mode, the player's interest in the mode of determining the number of ART initial games can be enhanced.

(2) ART game and FC game during ART set period When the above-described FC game at the start of ART set is completed, the ART game is started.

  In ART games, ART game number addition lottery and FC lottery are performed for each game. When the ART game number addition lottery is won, the number of added ART games is added to the remaining number of ART games at that time. In addition, when the FC lottery is won, the FC game is executed as an interrupt process over a period of at least five games from the next game.

  In the FC game during the ART set period, the ART game number addition lottery and the FC game number addition lottery are performed for each game in the same manner as the above-described FC game at the start of ART setting. Therefore, in the FC game during the ART set period, when the ART game number addition lottery is won, the ART additional game number corresponding to the remaining ART game number at that time is added, and the FC game number addition lottery is won. In such a case, the number of FC added games won is added to the number of remaining FC games at that time. When an FC game is generated during the ART set period, the number of games consumed in the FC game period is not subtracted from the number of remaining ART games in the current set.

  When the predetermined number of ART games (ART initial number of games + total number of added ART games) is consumed, the current set of ART games is finished. At this time, if ART continuation is determined, the next set of ART is started and the above-described FC game and ART game are executed again. On the other hand, if ART continuation has not been determined when the current set of ARTs has ended, the sub gaming state transitions from the ART state to the normal state.

  Also, in a unit game of ART game, when the BB combination (internal winning combination corresponding to any of combination names “C_BB_01” to “C_BB_09”) is won and the BB combination wins, the sub game state is set to the ART state. To BB state.

  At this time, the main gaming state shifts to the BB gaming state via the RT3 or RT4 gaming state (BB carryover state) as described above. Therefore, although not shown in FIG. 48, in the transition path from the ART state to the BB state, a state between BB flags corresponding to the RT3 or RT4 gaming state also exists as a sub gaming state.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the FC mode lottery, the ART continuous lottery, the loop mode promotion lottery, the ART game number addition lottery, and the FC game number addition lottery in the first game of the FC game at the start of ART setting. Although the example which performs this was demonstrated, this invention is not limited to this. For example, in the first game of FC games at the start of ART setting, the ART game number addition lottery and FC game number addition lottery are not performed, but only the FC mode lottery, the ART continuous lottery, and the loop mode promotion lottery are performed. In subsequent FC games, an ART game number addition lottery and an FC game number addition lottery may be performed.

  In this case, in order to match the number of ART games and the number of FC games in the FC game at the start of the ART set with that of the FC game during the ART set period, in the FC game at the start of the ART set, 2 games The ART game number addition lottery and the FC game number addition lottery are performed in the period from the eye to at least the sixth game (the period of at least five games). That is, in this case, only the FC game period at the start of ART set is at least 6 games.

[BB state]
(1) Type of BB state The BB state corresponds to the BB gaming state of the main gaming state. As shown in FIG. 48, the BB state includes a BB state in which a BB game called “Red 7BB” is played (hereinafter, referred to as “red 7BB state”), and a BB game in which “BB 7BB” is played. Three types of states are provided: a state (hereinafter referred to as “blue 7BB state”) and a BB state in which a BB game called “premium BB” is played (hereinafter referred to as “premium BB state”).

  The red 7BB state is a BB state that occurs when a BB combination (red 7BB) associated with any of the combination names “C_BB_02” to “C_BB_04” wins in a unit game in the normal state or the ART state. The blue 7BB state is a BB state that occurs when a BB combination (blue 7BB) associated with any of the combination names “C_BB_05” to “C_BB_09” wins in a unit game in the normal state or the ART state.

  The premium BB state is a BB state that occurs when a BB combination (premium BB) related to the combination name “C_BB_01” wins in a unit game in a normal state or an ART state. In the normal state, when the BB combination related to the combination name “C_BB_01” wins (when the sub gaming state shifts from the normal state to the premium BB state), the transition to the ART state is confirmed.

  Hereinafter, the case where the BB state is the BB state shifted from the normal state is referred to as a “normal BB state”. Further, the case where the BB state is the red 7BB state shifted from the normal state is referred to as “normal medium red 7BB state”, and the case where the BB state is the blue 7BB state shifted from the normal state is referred to as “normal medium blue 7BB state”. Called. In the following description, the red 7BB state and the blue 7BB state are collectively referred to as “seven BB state”, and the normal medium red 7BB state and the normal medium blue 7BB state are collectively referred to as “normal medium 7 BB state”. .

  Hereinafter, the case where the BB state is the BB state shifted from the ART state is referred to as an “ART state BB state”. Further, the case where the BB state is the red 7BB state that has shifted from the ART state is referred to as “red 7BB state during ART”, and the case where the BB state is the blue 7BB state that has shifted from the ART state is referred to as “blue during ART 7BB state”. Called. Further, hereinafter, the red 7BB state during ART and the blue 7BB state during ART are collectively referred to as “seven BB states during ART”.

  In the present embodiment, when the sub gaming state shifts from the normal state to the premium BB state, the transition to the ART state is confirmed, so the game in the premium BB state when the normal state shifts to the premium BB state. The content is the same as the game content in the premium BB state when the ART state is shifted to the premium BB state. Therefore, hereinafter, the normal premium BB state and the ART premium BB state are not distinguished, and are simply referred to as a premium BB state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the game content in the former premium BB state may be different from the game content in the latter premium BB state. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the game content in the premium BB state is the same as the game content in the 7 BB state during ART, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the game content performed in both is different from each other. Also good.

(2) Game contents in the BB state In each BB state, a special effect (hereinafter referred to as “judgment ring”) or a special effect (hereinafter referred to as an ART lottery), which is called “judgment ring” (hereinafter referred to as “judgment ring”). A lottery (hereinafter referred to as “JR lottery”) for determining whether or not to generate “JR effect” is performed. In the present embodiment, an example in which JR lottery is performed regardless of the type of each game and internal winning combination during BB game will be described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a predetermined internal winning combination (for example, The configuration may be such that the JR lottery is performed only when a plum or bell lip is won.

  In this JR effect (privilege giving effect), an effect of determining whether or not each timing of the first stop operation to the third stop operation of the main reel by the player is performed at a corresponding timing within a predetermined time range. Do. Then, when each stop operation by the player is performed at a timing within a corresponding predetermined time range (hereinafter referred to as “when JR is successful”), a privilege (addition of ART game number or ART lottery) is given to the player. Given.

  It should be noted that, in the normal 7 BB state, a JR effect occurs, and when the JR is successful, an ART lottery is given as a privilege. In addition, when the ART lottery is won by the JR effects in the BB state that is usually 7 in the middle, processing for determining the loop mode (continuation mode) of the winning ART by lottery is also performed.

  In the BB state or the premium BB state in which 7 are in the ART, when a JR effect is generated and the JR is successful, a predetermined number of ART addition games is given as a privilege. The number of added ART games is added to the number of remaining ART games in the current set or the ART initial game number of ART started after the premium BB ends. At this time, the number of added ART games is determined in advance in the JR lottery from among a plurality of types of added ART games (5, 10 or 30 games). In other words, in the present embodiment, the number of ART additional games given when the JR is successful is determined simultaneously with the winning of the JR effect (see FIGS. 67 and 68 described later). The contents of the JR effect will be described in detail later with reference to the drawings.

  In addition, in the BB state and the premium BB state that are 7 in the ART, an additional lottery is performed for each game and the number of ART games, and if the lottery is won, the number of ART additional games won is determined by the remaining ART games in the current set. Or the ART initial game number of ART started after the premium BB ends. That is, in the BB state and the premium BB state that are in the 7-art state during ART, there is a possibility that not only the number of ART games added by JR effects but also the benefit of adding ART games by lottery performed for each game may be obtained.

(3) Type of ART entry mode in BB state with 7 regular matches In BB game with BB state with 7 regular matches, the ART winning probability (the entry rate to ART) in the ART lottery executed in the JR effect and the winning ART A plurality of modes (hereinafter referred to as “rush mode”) having different combinations with the set continuation rate (ART continuation rate) are provided. In this embodiment, four types of rush modes are provided: rush mode A, rush mode B, rush mode C, and rush mode D.

  In the present embodiment, the ART winning probability in each rush mode is higher in the normal middle blue 7BB state than in the normal middle red 7BB state, so that the expectation level of the ART winning in the normal middle 7 BB state is higher. Is set. Specifically, the ART winning probability and the ART continuation rate in each entry mode are set as follows (see FIGS. 69 and 70 described later).

  In the rush mode A, the ART winning probability in the normal medium red 7BB state is approximately 60%, and that in the normal medium blue 7BB state is approximately 80%. In the rush mode A, either the loop mode 1 to 6 is determined as the ART loop mode in both the normal medium red 7BB state and the normal medium blue 7BB state, and the ART continuation rate in the rush mode A is About 33% to 90%.

  In the rush mode B, the ART winning probability in the normal medium red 7BB state is about 45%, and that in the normal medium blue 7BB state is about 55%. In the rush mode B, either the loop mode 2 to 6 is determined as the ART loop mode in both the normal medium red 7BB state and the normal medium blue 7BB state, and the ART continuation rate in the rush mode B is determined. Is about 50% to 90%.

  In the rush mode C, the ART winning probability in the normal medium red 7BB state is about 24%, and that in the normal medium blue 7BB state is about 36%. In the rush mode C, the loop mode of any of the loop modes 4 to 6 is determined as the ART loop mode in both the normal medium red 7BB state and the normal medium blue 7BB state, and the ART continuation rate in the rush mode C is determined. Is about 75% to 90%.

  In the rush mode D, the ART winning probability in the normal medium red 7BB state is about 10%, and that in the normal medium blue 7BB state is about 18%. In the rush mode D, the loop mode 6 is determined as the ART loop mode in both the normal medium red 7BB state and the normal medium blue 7BB state, and the ART continuation rate in the rush mode D is about 90%. It becomes.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the winning probability (rush rate) of ART is in the order of the rush modes A, B, C, and D from the higher one, and the ART continuation rate is from the higher one, the rush mode D, The order is C, B, and A.

  The above-described rush mode is selected by the player in the ART rush mode selection effect performed at the start of the game in the normal 7-match BB state (the normal medium red 7BB state or the normal medium blue 7BB state). The contents of the ART entry mode selection effect will be described in detail in the flowchart of the ART entry mode selection process shown in FIG.

(4) Transition Mode of Sub-Game State at the End of BB The BB game in the above-described various BB states ends when medals exceeding a predetermined number are paid out (see FIG. 12). For example, a BB game in a premium BB state (a BB game at the time of winning the BB combination related to the combination name “C_BB_01”) is terminated when more than 297 medals are paid out. In addition, in the BB game in the BB state of 7 in normal and ART (BB game at the time of winning the BB role according to any of the combination names “C_BB — 02” to “C_BB — 09”), when more than 144 medals are paid out finish.

  When the BB game is ended in the normal BB state and the ART is won in the JR effect, the sub gaming state shifts from the BB state to the ART state as shown in FIG. Note that, as described in the transition flow of the main game state shown in FIG. 13, when the BB game ends, the main game state shifts from the BB game state to the RT0 game state. That is, when the sub gaming state shifts from the BB state to the ART state, the main gaming state shifts from the BB gaming state to the RT2 gaming state via the RT0 gaming state and the RT1 gaming state. At this time, navigation for changing the RT gaming state in this way occurs. Therefore, although not shown in FIG. 48, in the transition path of the sub gaming state from the BB state to the ART state, the main gaming state passes from the BB gaming state to the RT0 gaming state and the RT1 gaming state as the sub gaming state. There is also an ART ready state corresponding to the gaming state during the transition to the RT2 gaming state.

  In addition, when the BB game is ended in the normal BB state and the ART is non-winning in the JR performance, the sub gaming state shifts from the BB state to the normal state as shown in FIG. At this time, if the normal state of the transition destination corresponds to the RT1 gaming state, the main gaming state transitions from the BB gaming state to the RT1 gaming state via the RT0 gaming state.

  When the BB game ends in the BB state during ART, as shown in FIG. 48, the sub game state shifts from the BB state to the ART state. At this time, the sub gaming state shifts from the BB state to the ART state via the ART preparation state (not shown).

[Sub game state control flags]
In the present embodiment, the sub-control circuit 101 (sub-CPU 102) manages and controls the occurrence status and transition modes of the various sub gaming states described above based on the on / off states of various control flags (sub-control flags). (Refer to flowcharts shown in FIGS. 96 to 106 described later).

  FIG. 49 shows a correspondence table between each sub gaming state described above and the sub control flags provided for each sub gaming state.

  The “normal flag” is a flag indicating whether or not the sub gaming state is the normal state, and is turned on when the sub gaming state is the normal state. The “ART start flag” is a flag indicating whether or not the current game is an ART set start game (the start game of the ART operation period). When the current game is an ART set start game, Become. The “ART flag” is a flag indicating whether or not the sub gaming state is the ART state, and is turned on when the sub gaming state is the ART state.

  The “FC start flag” is a flag indicating whether or not the current game is an FC game period start game, and is turned on when the current game is an FC game period start game. The “FC occurrence flag” is a flag indicating whether or not the current game is a game during the FC game period, and is turned on when the current game is a game during the FC game period.

  The “red 7BB flag” is a flag indicating whether or not the sub gaming state is the red 7BB state, and is turned on when the sub gaming state is the red 7BB state. The “blue 7BB flag” is a flag indicating whether or not the sub gaming state is in the blue 7BB state, and is turned on when the sub gaming state is in the blue 7BB state. The “BB start flag” is a flag indicating whether or not the current game is a start game for a red 7BB or blue 7BB game period. The “premium BB flag” is a flag indicating whether or not the sub gaming state is the premium BB state, and is turned on when the sub gaming state is the premium BB state.

  For example, when the sub game state is the normal middle red 7BB state, both the normal flag and the red 7BB flag are turned on. When the sub gaming state shifts from the normal middle red 7BB state to the normal state, only the red 7BB flag is turned off among the normal flag and the red 7BB flag. For example, when the sub gaming state is the red 7BB state during ART, both the ART flag and the red 7BB flag are turned on. When the sub gaming state shifts from the red 7BB state during ART to the ART state, only the red 7BB flag is turned off among the ART flag and the red 7BB flag. In the initial state, only the normal flag is turned on among the various control flags described above.

  In the present embodiment, a method for controlling the management and transition of various sub game states in the sub control circuit 101 using the above-described various sub control flags will be described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the various sub game states are controlled. Any technique can be used as long as the management and transition of the gaming state can be controlled.

<Various abbreviations for internal winning combination used in sub CPU control>
FIG. 50 shows a correspondence table between abbreviations of internal winning combinations used in various processes controlled by the sub CPU 102 and various tables managed, and the above-described abbreviations of internal winning combinations managed by the main CPU 93. Here, among the abbreviations of internal winning combinations used on the sub-control circuit 101 side (hereinafter referred to as “sub-side”), abbreviations different from the abbreviations of internal winning combinations used on the main control circuit 91 side will be briefly described.

  In the present embodiment, an internal winning combination (abbreviated as “F_normal lip 1”), in which any one of “1” to “4” is obtained as the data pointer for the small role / replay and “0” is obtained as the data pointer for the bonus. The “F_normal lip 4” replay role) is referred to as “plum lip” on the sub-side. Also, an internal winning combination (abbreviated as “F_RT2 transition lip _213” to “F_RT2 transition” in which any one of “5” to “9” is obtained as the small part / replay data pointer and “0” is obtained as the bonus data pointer. “Rep_321” replay role) is referred to as “bell lip” on the sub-side. In the sub-side, the replay roles of “Plum Lip” and “Bell Lip” are collectively referred to as a normal replay role.

  Further, when the number of wins of the normal replay combination reaches the above-mentioned prescribed number of replays, and the periodic chance is won, the winning combination is referred to as “chance lip B” on the sub side. An internal winning combination (a replay role of “F_Chance Lip”) that can obtain “9” as the small role / replay data pointer and “0” as the bonus data pointer is called “Chance Lip”. A ”.

  In addition, an internal winning combination (abbreviated as “F_Left Bell 1” to “F_Right Bell 8”) that can obtain any of “11” to “34” as a data pointer for the small role / replay, On the sub side, it is called “push order bell”. The internal winning combination (abbreviated “F_RB combination”) for which “40” is obtained as the small combination / replay data pointer is referred to as “all small combination” on the sub-side.

  Further, an internal winning combination (BB combination such as “F_BB_01”, etc.) for which “1” is obtained as a bonus data pointer is referred to as “premium BB” on the sub-side. Furthermore, an internal winning combination (abbreviated as “F_BB_02” to “F_BB_05”) such as “2” to “5” as a bonus data pointer is referred to as “red 7BB” on the sub side, An internal winning combination (abbreviated as “F_BB — 06” to “F_BB — 09”, etc.) in which any of “6” to “9” is obtained as a data pointer for use is referred to as “blue 7BB” on the sub side.

<Various effects executed by the sub-control circuit>
Next, various characteristic effects executed in the sub control circuit 101 (sub CPU 102) will be described.

[Production using liquid crystal sub-reel]
In the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, three reel images (hereinafter referred to as “liquid crystal sub-reel”) are displayed on a display screen (hereinafter referred to as a liquid crystal screen) of the liquid crystal display device 11, and the liquid crystal sub-reel is rotated by the main reel. It has an effect function that displays a variable display according to the operation.

(1) Configuration of Liquid Crystal Sub Reel FIG. 51 shows an example of a display mode of the liquid crystal sub reels on the liquid crystal screen 11a. In the present embodiment, like the three main reels, three liquid crystal sub reels 110L, 110C, 110R (left liquid crystal sub reel 110L, middle liquid crystal sub reel 110C, and right liquid crystal sub reel 110R) are displayed on the liquid crystal screen 11a. Also, on each liquid crystal sub-reel, various liquid crystal symbols are variably displayed in a predetermined order, like the main reel.

  FIG. 52 shows an arrangement of various liquid crystal symbols displayed on each liquid crystal sub reel. In the present embodiment, the number of liquid crystal symbols arranged on each liquid crystal sub-reel is 21 unlike that (20) on the main reel. Further, in the variation display effect of each liquid crystal sub-reel, the basic variation display direction (rotation direction) of the liquid crystal symbol is a direction from the position “20” of the liquid crystal symbol toward the position “0” of the liquid crystal symbol.

  The liquid crystal symbols arranged on each liquid crystal sub-reel are different from the symbols drawn on the main reel. In the example shown in FIG. 52, there is a liquid crystal design having the same name as the main reel design (see FIG. 8), but the mode of the liquid crystal design is different from that of the main reel design. Further, the liquid crystal symbol “door” in each liquid crystal sub-reel is a liquid crystal symbol that can be appropriately changed to a predetermined liquid crystal symbol according to the type of the internal winning combination, the content of the effect, and the like. The configuration of each liquid crystal sub-reel (number of liquid crystal symbols, type, arrangement order, etc.) is not limited to this example, and can be arbitrarily set.

  In the present embodiment pattern, three liquid crystal symbols arranged in succession are displayed in the display area of each liquid crystal sub-reel, like the main reel. Therefore, the display areas of the upper, middle and lower liquid crystal symbols are formed in the display area of each liquid crystal sub-reel, and the display areas of the three liquid crystal sub-reels 110L, 110C, and 110R are in the form of 3 rows × 3 columns. A liquid crystal design is displayed.

  In addition, in the display areas of the three liquid crystal sub-reels 110L, 110C, and 110R, there are provided effective lines (hereinafter referred to as “effective production lines”) on which the combination of liquid crystal symbols corresponding to the winning combination is displayed. FIG. 53 shows production effective lines provided in the display areas of the three liquid crystal sub reels 110L, 110C, and 110R.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 53, five effect effective lines are provided in the display areas of the three liquid crystal sub reels 110L, 110C, and 110. Specifically, a virtual line (center line: line CL in FIG. 53) connecting the middle stage area of the left liquid crystal sub-reel 110L, the middle stage area of the middle liquid crystal sub-reel 110C, and the middle stage area of the right liquid crystal sub-reel 110R as an effective production line. A virtual line (top line: line TL in FIG. 53) connecting the upper area of the left liquid crystal sub reel 110L, the upper area of the middle liquid crystal sub reel 110C, and the upper area of the right liquid crystal sub reel 110R, the lower area of the left liquid crystal sub reel 110L, and the middle liquid crystal sub reel An imaginary line (bottom line: line BL in FIG. 53) connecting the lower area of 110C and the lower area of the right liquid crystal sub reel 110R, the lower area of the left liquid crystal sub reel 110L, the middle area of the middle liquid crystal sub reel 110C, and the upper stage of the right liquid crystal sub reel 110R. Virtual line connecting areas (cross- 53: a virtual line (cross-down line: line CDL in FIG. 53) connecting the upper area of the left liquid crystal sub reel 110L, the middle area of the middle liquid crystal sub reel 110C, and the lower area of the right liquid crystal sub reel 110R. ) 5 virtual lines are provided.

(2) Example of basic operation of production using liquid crystal sub-reels In the above-described production using liquid crystal sub-reels, for example, after the lever is turned on, the liquid crystal of each liquid crystal sub-reel is determined based on the production content determined according to the internal winning combination. The symbols are variably displayed (rotated) in a predetermined manner on the liquid crystal screen 11a. Next, when a third stop operation is performed on the main reel and a winning combination is determined, a combination of liquid crystal symbols corresponding to the winning combination is stopped and displayed on at least one effect effective line.

  FIG. 54 shows a correspondence example between the sub-side winning combination name and the combination of liquid crystal symbols (combination of symbol images) that are stopped and displayed on the effect effective line. The sub-side winning combination names “Premium BB”, “Red 7BB” and “Blue 7BB” are the cases where the sub-side winning combination abbreviations “Premium BB”, “Red 7BB” and “Blue 7BB” have won respectively. It is a name. In addition, the sub-side winning role name “Normal Replay” is the name when the sub-side winning role abbreviation “Plum Lip” or “Bell Lip” wins. The sub-side winning role name “Chance Eye” This is a name when the winning abbreviation “Chance Lip A” or “Chance Lip B” is won. Further, the sub-side winning combination names “push order bell” and “common bell” are names when the sub-side winning combination abbreviations “push order bell” and “common bell” have won, respectively. Furthermore, the sub-side winning combination name “Watermelon” is the name when the sub-side winning combination abbreviation “Strong Watermelon” or “Weak Watermelon” has won, and the sub-side winning combination name “Cherry” This is the name when the award winning abbreviation “Strong Cho”, “Weak Choi” or “Chu Choi” wins.

  When the winning combination is premium BB, the liquid crystal symbol combination “BAR”-“BAR”-“BAR” is stopped and displayed on at least one effect effective line. When the winning combination is red 7BB, the liquid crystal symbol combination “red 7”-“red 7”-“red 7” is stopped and displayed on at least one production effective line, and the winning combination is blue 7BB. In this case, the liquid crystal symbol combination “blue 7”-“blue 7”-“blue 7” is stopped and displayed on at least one effect effective line.

  When the winning combination is a normal replay, the combination of liquid crystal symbols “Plum Lip”-“Plum Lip”-“Plum Lip” is stopped and displayed on at least one effective production line. Further, when the winning combination is a chance, a predetermined liquid crystal symbol combination (specific symbol image combination) related to the chance is stopped and displayed on at least one effect effective line. For the liquid crystal symbol combinations related to chances, a combination of a plurality of types of liquid crystal symbols is prepared. For example, combinations of liquid crystal symbols “Plum Lip”-“Plum Lip”-“Bell”, “Plum Lip”-“Plum Lip” "-" Watermelon "etc. is a combination of liquid crystal symbols related to chances.

  When the winning combination is a push bell or a common bell, the combination of liquid crystal symbols “bell”-“bell”-“bell” is stopped and displayed on at least one production effective line, and the winning combination is watermelon In this case, the combination of liquid crystal symbols “watermelon”-“watermelon”-“watermelon” is stopped and displayed on at least one effective production line. Further, when the winning combination is cherry, the liquid crystal symbol combination “cherry”-“ANY (arbitrary liquid crystal symbol)”-“ANY” is stopped and displayed on at least one effect effective line.

  It should be noted that the type and number of effect effective lines on which the combination of liquid crystal symbols corresponding to the above winning combination is displayed are set as appropriate according to, for example, the contents of the internal winning combination and the contents of the effect.

  In the present embodiment, the effect operation using the liquid crystal sub reel described above is controlled by the sub control circuit 101. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub control circuit 101 also serves as means (display effect executing means) for executing the effect using the above-described liquid crystal sub reel.

(3) Production Using Liquid Crystal Sub-Reel at Periodic Chance Winning Next, the production using the liquid crystal sub-reel executed when the cyclic chance is won in the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described.

  In the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, when the period chance is won internally, as described above, a game lock (second game lock) of the main reel is generated. Therefore, in the sub-reel effect at the time of the periodic chance, the effect that the three liquid crystal sub-reels 110L, 110C, and 110R are variably displayed and the three liquid crystal sub-reels 110L, 110C, and 110R are first displayed during the game lock generation period of the main reel. The sub-reel effect is repeatedly repeated several times alternately with the effect of stopping and displaying.

  In the sub-reel effect performed during the occurrence period of the game lock (second game lock), first, a combination of liquid crystal symbols related to a normal replay combination (predetermined internal winning combination) ("Plum Lip"-"Plum Lip"-" "Plum Rip") is stopped and displayed (predetermined display) on the predetermined production effective lines of the three liquid crystal sub-reels 110L, 110C, 110R. Next, a combination of liquid crystal symbols (“Plum Lip” — “Plum Lip” — “Bell”, etc.) related to the chance eye (specific internal winning combination) is stopped and displayed (specific display) on a predetermined production effective line.

  After that, each time the three liquid crystal sub-reels 110L, 110C, 110R are stopped and displayed, the combination of liquid crystal symbols related to chance chances is stopped and displayed on a predetermined effect effective line. At this time, combinations of liquid crystal symbols related to different types of chances are stopped and displayed each time the three liquid crystal sub reels 110L, 110C, and 110R are stopped. Note that the present invention is not limited to this, and in the sub-reel effect at the time of the chance of the periodic chance, the variable display of the three liquid crystal sub-reels 110L, 110C, and 110R is stopped and displayed only once during the main reel game lock generation period. You may make it the structure of production.

  Next, when the period of occurrence of the game lock on the main reel ends, the three liquid crystal sub reels 110L, 110C, 110R are again displayed in a variable manner. When the cycle chance is won, not the combination of liquid crystal symbols related to the normal replay combination but the combination of liquid crystal symbols related to the chance is displayed on a predetermined effect effective line. At this time, the combination of liquid crystal symbols related to chances that are displayed in a stopped state may be a combination of liquid crystal symbols related to chances that are not displayed during the game lock, or during game locks. It may be the same combination of liquid crystal symbols as one of the combinations of liquid crystal symbols related to the plurality of chances displayed in a stopped manner.

  When providing an effect using the liquid crystal sub-reel at the time of the periodic chance, the player can show a variety of effects to the player during the lock period. I can do it.

(4) Special effects using the liquid crystal sub-reel during FC games (effects called “Fusion Fusion”)
In the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, in each FC game, an ART game number addition lottery (addition lottery for the number of ART games) is performed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the FC game, when the ART game number addition lottery is won and the winning combination is determined, the sub-reel that stops and displays the combination of liquid crystal symbols corresponding to the winning combination on the predetermined effect effective line. In addition to performing an effect (predetermined display), an effect of displaying the acquired ART added game number on the liquid crystal screen 11a (hereinafter referred to as “basic effect during FC”) is performed.

  In the present embodiment, as will be described later, when a part of a rare role is won in an FC game, an ART game number of 100 games (predetermined number) or more can be obtained by an ART game number addition lottery. Specifically, when the internal winning combination is a small combination related to watermelon (weak watermelon or strong watermelon: prescribed internal winning combination), one of 100, 200, and 300 games is determined as the number of additional games on ART. There is a possibility (see FIGS. 64 and 65 described later). When such a large number of ART addition games are acquired, another special effect different from the above-mentioned basic effect during FC (hereinafter referred to as “FC special effect”) is performed.

  In the special effect during FC, the value obtained by dividing the value (100, 200, or 300) of the added ART game number of the three liquid crystal sub reels 110L, 110C, and 110R by the positive divisor of the value (2 The combination of liquid crystal symbols ("Watermelon"-"Watermelon"-"Watermelon") related to the internal winning combination (part of the rare combination) is stopped and displayed on the same number of production effective lines as any of (5) . In addition, in the special effect during FC, the number of acquired ART added games is not displayed (notified) on the liquid crystal screen 11a together with the stop display of the combination of liquid crystal symbols. The number of added games in the same value as the divisor of the number x the number of effective lines for performance in which the combination of liquid crystal symbols related to the internal winning combination (part of the rare combination) is displayed (notified). The positive divisor is appropriately set according to, for example, the number of acquired ART games.

  For example, in an FC game, when an internal winning combination (weak watermelon or strong watermelon) related to watermelon is won and an ART additional game number of 100 games is obtained, a combination of liquid crystal symbols related to watermelon ("watermelon"-" "Watermelon"-"Watermelon") are stopped and displayed on the two production effective lines, and the word "+ 50G x 2" is displayed on the liquid crystal screen 11a as the acquired ART addition game. In addition, for example, in the FC game, when an internal winning combination (weak watermelon or strong watermelon) related to watermelon is won and an ART additional game number of 300 games is obtained, a combination of liquid crystal symbols related to watermelon (“watermelon” -"Watermelon"-"Watermelon") is stopped and displayed for five (all) production effective lines, and the word "+ 60G x 5 times", for example, is displayed on the liquid crystal screen 11a as the acquired ART addition game. .

  When such a special effect during FC is performed, it is possible to give the player a feeling that the number of games added to the ART has increased dramatically, and an effect with a premium feeling compared to the above-mentioned basic effect during FC Can be given to the player. Therefore, by providing the above-described special effect function during FC during the FC game period, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the player with respect to the FC game. In addition, the configuration of the special effects during FC is not limited to this example, and the combination of liquid crystal symbols related to the internal winning combination (part of the rare combination) is performed without performing an effect of displaying the acquired number of added ART games in multiples. May be informed that the number of ART addition games of 100 games or more has been acquired only by stopping and displaying on a plurality of effective production lines.

(5) Production using liquid crystal sub-reel at the time of pushing order bell winning In the pachislot machine 1 of this embodiment, when a small role related to the pushing order bell is won, the number of medals to be paid out is one. ”,“ Three character combination ”with three payout medals, and“ 9 character combination ”with nine medal payout numbers (small pointer / replay data pointers 19 to 34 are acquired) ), Or “one-piece combination” and “9-piece combination” are won in duplicate (when the small combination / replay data pointers 11 to 18 are acquired).

  In addition, the data pointers 11 to 18 for the small combination / replay were internally won by the small combination related to the push order bell for the forward correct answer (the small combination in which nine winning combinations are awarded when the left reel 3L is first stopped). (See FIGS. 11, 12, and 25 to 27). In addition, the small combination / replay data pointers 19 to 34 have small combinations related to the push order bells for irregular pressing correct answers (small combinations in which nine winning combinations are awarded when a reel other than the left reel 3L is first stopped). Acquired when winning internally. That is, in this embodiment, when the push order bell for the forward correct answer is won internally, the 1st and 9th prizes are duplicated, and when the push order bell for the irregular correct answer is internally won. 1 double, 3 and 9 doubles will be won.

  In the present embodiment, when the pushing order bell is won in the normal state and the pushing order bell wins, medals are paid out, but on the production effective lines of the three liquid crystal sub reels 110L, 110C, 110R. Does not stop and display the combination of liquid crystal symbols relating to the push order bell ("bell"-"bell"-"bell": bell-aligned symbols).

  However, when the push order bell wins and the push order bell wins in the ART state, the combination of liquid crystal symbols (bell-matched symbols) related to the push order bell is stopped and displayed on the effect effective line. At this time, if nine winning combinations are won, a combination of liquid crystal symbols (bell-matched symbols) related to the push order bells is stopped and displayed on the center line of the three liquid crystal sub-reels 110L, 110C, 110R. When the winning combination wins, the combination of liquid crystal symbols related to the pressing order bell is stopped and displayed on the cross-down line. When a single winning combination is won, the combination of liquid crystal symbols related to the push order bell is stopped and displayed on the production effective line other than the center line and the cross down line.

[JR (judgment ring) production]
Next, with reference to FIG. 55, the contents of the JR effect performed in the game period in the BB state will be described. FIG. 55 is a diagram for explaining the contents of the JR effect, and is a schematic diagram of the effect image displayed on the liquid crystal screen 11a of the liquid crystal display device 11 when the JR effect is executed.

(1) Operation at the time of occurrence of JR effect The JR effect is a mini-game that requires a player's operation intervention. In the JR effect, each timing of the first stop operation to the third stop operation on the main reel by the player, that is, whether or not the reception timing of each reel stop command in the sub CPU 102 is within a corresponding predetermined time range. Produce a judgment. Then, when each stop operation by the player is performed at a timing within a corresponding predetermined time range (when JR is successful), a predetermined privilege (art lottery or addition of the number of ART games) is given to the player. .

  Specifically, when the JR effect is started, as shown in FIG. 55, the liquid crystal display 11a of the liquid crystal display device 11 has a substantially disk-like image 120 imitating a clock (hereinafter referred to as “JR image 120”). ) Is displayed. In this JR image 120, a hand image 121 simulating a clock hand is displayed in an overlapping manner. In the JR image 120, three time ranges (hereinafter referred to as “success ranges”) of the timing of the stop operation that results in JR success are displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 55, the three hatched areas 122 to 124 correspond to three success ranges. In the JR image 120, an area other than the three success ranges 122 to 124 is a failure range.

  When the JR effect is started, the needle image 121 starts to rotate in the clockwise direction (the direction of the arrow R in FIG. 55) about the center of the JR image 120 on the liquid crystal screen 11a. Next, when the player performs the first stop operation at a timing at which the needle image 121 exists at a position overlapping any of the three success ranges 122 to 124, the first stop operation is determined to be successful. At this time, on the liquid crystal screen 11a, the image mode of the success range that is the determination target in the first stop operation is changed, and a message that the first stop operation is successful is displayed.

  If the first stop operation is successful, the needle image 121 continues to rotate in the clockwise direction. Next, when the player performs the second stop operation at a timing at which the needle image 121 is present at a position that overlaps one of the remaining two success ranges other than the success range that has been successful in the first stop operation, The stop operation is determined to be successful. At this time, on the liquid crystal screen 11a, the image mode of the success range that is the determination target in the second stop operation is changed, and a message that the second stop operation is successful is displayed.

  If the second stop operation is successful, the needle image 121 continues to rotate in the clockwise direction. Next, the player performs the third stop operation at a timing at which the needle image 121 is present at a position that overlaps the remaining one success range other than the two success ranges that have been successful in the first stop operation and the second stop operation. If done, the third stop operation is determined to be successful. At this time, on the liquid crystal screen 11a, the image mode of the success range determined by the third stop operation is changed, and a message that the third stop operation is successful, that is, a JR success message is displayed. . And after determining with JR success, a predetermined | prescribed privilege is provided to a player.

  In each stop operation, if the player performs a stop operation at a timing at which the needle image 121 exists at a position that does not overlap with the remaining success range, the stop operation is determined to have failed, and at that time The JR production ends. At this time, the rotation of the needle image 121 is stopped and a JR failure message is displayed on the liquid crystal screen 11a. For example, if it is determined that the JR has failed during the first stop operation, the JR effect ends at that point, and no JR effect occurs in the second stop operation and the third stop operation.

  In the present embodiment, the three success ranges 122 to 124 are defined by the number of frames of video displayed from the start of the JR effect. That is, if the player performs a stop operation of the main reel between the start frame and the last frame defined in each success range, it is determined that JR is successful. The present invention is not limited to this, and each success range may be defined by time. In this case, the timing of the stop operation is managed by the timer. In addition, the arrangement positions and frame ranges of the three successful ranges 122 to 124 in the JR image 120 are appropriately set according to, for example, the type of the sub gaming state, the type of the internal winning combination, and the like.

(2) Benefit content when JR is successful Next, the content of the privilege granted when JR is successful will be described.

  In the case of a JR success in a normal BB state of 7 BBs, an ART lottery (ART winning opportunity) is given as a privilege. When the lottery for the success of the JR is won, an ART loop mode lottery is performed.

  In the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, the number of executions of the JR effect in one game period in the normal BB state is limited to the number of times until the maximum number of JR successes is three. Therefore, in a single game period of 7 BBs in the normal state, if the JR effect is successful multiple times (2 or 3 times) and the ART is won, the ART loop mode lottery is performed for each win ( Re-determine the loop mode for each ART win).

  However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be configured so that, after one ART period is won in one BB state of seven regular matches, a JR effect is not generated thereafter, and in the remaining JR effects. You may make it the structure which gives the addition of the number of ART games as a privilege. Also, in this embodiment, after winning an ART lottery at the time of a JR success in one game period of 7 BBs in the normal state, if the ART becomes non-winning in the next JR performance, the determination of the ART winning is determined. And do not rewrite the lottery result.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, for example, the number of executions of the JR effect in one game period in the normal BB state may be unlimited. In this case, the winning probability of the JR effect in a situation where the number of JR successes is 3 times or more is made much smaller than the winning probability of the JR effect in a situation where the number of JR successes is less than 3, or The ART winning probability in the JR performance in a situation where the number of JR successes is 3 times or more is made much smaller than the ART winning probability in the JR effect in a situation where the number of JR successes is less than 3.

  On the other hand, when a JR success is achieved in the JR production in 7 BB state or premium BB state during ART, a predetermined number of ART addition games (any one of 5, 10 and 30 games) is given as a privilege. In the BB state or the premium BB state in the 7-round state during ART, as shown in FIGS. 67 and 68 described later, in the JR effect lottery process, not only the JR effect winning / non-winning but also the ART addition when the JR is successful. The number of games is also determined at the same time.

  Further, the number of executions of the JR effect in one game period in the BB state or the premium BB state during the ART is unlimited. However, in the present embodiment, the winning probability of the JR performance in a situation where the number of JR successes is 3 times (predetermined number) or more in one game period in the 7 BB state or the premium BB state during ART is the number of JR successes. Is much smaller than that in the case where the number of times is less than three times (see FIGS. 67 and 68 described later). In other words, if the number of JR successes is 3 or more in one game period in the BB state or the premium BB state during the ART, the JR effect is difficult to win (the JR effect is difficult to occur).

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the first to third stop operations are performed during the first round of the needle image 121 from the start of the JR effect, and the first to third stop operations are performed in the success ranges 122 to 124, respectively. When it is executed and the JR is successful, in addition to the above-described privilege, there is also a privilege that a video suggesting the setting of pachislot 1 (settings 1 to 6) is displayed on the liquid crystal screen 11a.

  As described above, in the JR production, when the JR is successful, a privilege related to ART is given to the player, but the probability of occurrence of the JR production is not constant during the BB game period and changes according to the number of times of the JR success. In addition, the probability that a privilege is obtained also changes. As a result, the game in the BB is not monotonous, and the player's interest in the game in the BB state (special game state) can be further enhanced.

(3) Suggested production of the number of ART extra games at the time of successful JR In this embodiment, when the JR production is won in the BB state or the premium BB state of 7 in the ART, as the number of additional arts at the time of successful JR, Ten or thirty games are determined. At this time, if the number of ART added games at the time of winning JR is 5 or 10 games, information suggesting the number of ART added games is not displayed (notified) on the liquid crystal screen 11a. When the number of ART addition games is 30, the information suggesting the number of ART addition games is displayed (notified) on the liquid crystal screen 11a.

  As a method for suggesting the number of added ART games, for example, a method of displaying the number of ART added games that can be acquired when the JR is successful on the liquid crystal screen 11a, or a display mode (for example, color) of the success range in the JR image 120 Etc.) can be used. In the case of providing an effect function that suggests (informs) the number of additional games that can be acquired when JR is successful, the following effects can be obtained.

  As described above, the winning probability of the JR performance when the number of JR successes is 3 times or more in one game period of the 7 BB state or the premium BB state during ART is when the number of JR successes is less than 3 times. It becomes much smaller than that (in this embodiment, it becomes about 1/10). In other words, the number of executions of JR effects in one game period in 7 BB states or premium BB states during ART is unlimited in principle, but is essentially the number of times until the maximum number of JR successes is 3 times. Limited.

  Therefore, in order to obtain as many ART added game numbers as possible in the JR production, it is preferable that the player succeeds in the JR production only in the JR production in which more ART addition games can be obtained. For example, in one game period of 7 BB status or premium BB status during ART, the player intentionally failed in the JR performance with 5 or 10 additional games when the JR was successful. If it is possible to wait until a JR effect with 30 additional games is generated (a player performs technical intervention on the JR effect), a greater number of additional ART games can be obtained.

  Therefore, as in the present embodiment, when an effect function for displaying information suggesting the number of extra games on JR on the liquid crystal screen 11a is provided as in the present embodiment, an extra game on the success of JR each time a JR effect occurs. Since the number can be recognized by the player, the player's technical intervention for the above-described JR performance becomes possible. As a result, the player's interest in the JR performance can be further enhanced.

(4) Modified form of JR effect The form of the JR effect is not limited to the above-described example, and is based on the determination result of whether or not the timing of the player's stop operation is within a predetermined time range (success range). Any mode can be configured as long as a predetermined privilege is given.

  For example, in the JR effect, the stop operation that is a determination target of whether or not the JR is successful may be one of the first to third stop operations. Further, in the present embodiment, the configuration example for determining success / failure of the stop operation for each stop operation of the player has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example, after the third stop operation, Thus, it may be configured to determine success / failure of the first to third stop operations.

  In the present embodiment, when a JR effect occurs in a game in the BB state during ART, there is a case where push button navigation in the stop button occurs. In this case, in the JR effect, regardless of the timing of the stop operation, the ART addition game number may be given simply by performing the stop operation according to the push order navigation. That is, in this case, even if the timing of the stop operation is not within the success range, the number of ART addition games is given.

  Further, in the present embodiment, an example has been described in which the configuration of the JR effect that is generated in the premium BB state (privilege granting form) is the same as the configuration of the JR effect that occurs in the 7-state BB state during ART. Is not limited to this. For example, the configuration of the JR effect that occurs in the premium BB state when the sub gaming state transitions from the normal state to the premium BB state occurs in the premium BB state when the sub gaming state transitions from the ART state to the premium BB state. You may make it differ from the structure of JR production. In this case, for example, in the premium BB state when the sub gaming state has shifted from the normal state to the premium BB state, the number of executions of the JR effect may be limited to the number of times until the maximum number of JR successes is three. .

<Configuration of data table stored on ROM cartridge substrate>
Next, the configuration of various data tables stored in the ROM cartridge substrate 86 will be described.

  In the lottery process using the lottery table described below, the lottery result is determined by the same process regardless of the type of the lottery table and the corresponding type of lottery process. Specifically, lottery processing is performed as follows. First, the effect random number extracted from a predetermined numerical range (0 to 32767, random number denominator = 32768 in the present embodiment) is sequentially subtracted with the lottery value to be selected in the lottery table. . Next, it is determined whether or not the result of subtraction has become negative (whether or not a so-called “digit” has occurred). If the subtraction result is negative (“digit” occurs), the lottery object at that time wins. In the present embodiment, the random number value for effect used in the lottery process performed by the sub-control circuit 101 is extracted separately for each type of lottery process.

[Normal ART lottery table]
First, the normal ART lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. 56A and 56B. Here, in order to clarify the configuration of the normal ART ART lottery table (to make it easier to see), the normal ART ART lottery table is divided into two tables shown in FIGS. 56A and 56B. The two tables in FIGS. 56A and 56B are configured as one table.

  The normal ART lottery table is referred to when an ART lottery process (see FIG. 104 described later) is executed in a normal unit game. The normal ART lottery table defines the correspondence between various internal winning combinations and the ART winning / non-winning lottery values set for each internal winning combination.

  In the ART lottery process using the normal ART lottery table, as shown in FIGS. 56A and 56B, there is a possibility of winning an ART when the internal winning combination is “medium choi” or “chance lip B”. The ART winning probability is 5/32768, respectively. In other words, in the present embodiment, there is a possibility of winning the ART when the periodic chance is won (when the second game lock is generated).

[Normal loop mode lottery table]
Next, the normal medium loop mode lottery table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The normal loop mode lottery table is referred to in an ART loop mode lottery process (see FIG. 104 to be described later) executed when an ART lottery is won in a unit game in a normal state. The normal loop mode lottery table defines the correspondence between each loop mode (loop modes 1 to 6) and the lottery value when each loop mode (ART continuation rate) is determined.

  When the ART lottery is won in the unit game in the normal state, as shown in FIG. 57, a loop mode equal to or higher than loop mode 2 is determined (loop mode 1 is not determined). At this time, for example, the loop mode 6 (the loop mode in which the ART continuation rate is approximately 90%) is determined with a probability of 985/32768.

[FC during ART, extra lottery table]
Next, with reference to FIG. 58A and FIG. 58B, the ART FC / addition lottery table will be described. Here, in order to clarify the configuration of the ART FC / addition lottery table (to make it easier to see), the ART FC / addition lottery table is divided into two tables shown in FIGS. 58A and 58B. Actually, the two tables in FIGS. 58A and 58B are configured as one table.

  The FC / addition lottery table during ART is referred to when an FC / ART game number lottery process (see FIG. 102 described later) is executed in the unit game of the ART game. In the ART FC / Additional lottery table, each bonus (FC winning / non-winning and / or number of ART extra games) set for each internal winning combination and lottery value when each bonus is determined Define the correspondence.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 58A and 58B, a lottery value greater than 0 is defined for each benefit only when the internal winning combination is a plumlip. That is, in this embodiment, a privilege is obtained only when winning a plumlip in a unit game of an ART game. The present invention is not limited to this, and the configuration of the ART FC / addition lottery table may be configured such that a privilege can be obtained even in an internal winning combination other than plumlip.

  In the FC / ART number-of-lots lottery process using the FC / addition lottery table during ART, as shown in FIG. 58A, when the internal winning combination is plumlip, only FC winning is determined as a benefit with a probability of 5/32768. . Further, in this case, both FC winning and ART added game numbers (any of 10 to 30 games) are determined as benefits with a probability of 5/32768.

  Further, when the internal winning combination is Plum Rip, as shown in FIG. 58A, in the FC / ART game number lottery process using the FC / addition lottery table during ART, the number of ART additional games of 10 games with a probability of 320/32768 Only the number of extra games of 20 or 30 games is determined as a privilege with a probability of 130/32768. Furthermore, in this case, with the probability of 5/32768, only the number of ART addition games of 100, 200, or 300 games is determined as a privilege.

[ART continuous lottery table]
Next, the ART continuous lottery table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The ART continuation lottery table is referred to in the ART continuation lottery process (see FIG. 103 described later) performed in the first game of the FC game performed at the start of ART setting. The ART continuation lottery table defines the continuation / non-winning lottery value of the ART continuation set for each loop mode.

  In the ART continuous lottery process using the ART continuous lottery table, when the loop mode set at that time is the loop mode 1, as shown in FIG. 59, the probability is 10813/32768 (about 33%). ART continuation is determined. When the loop mode is loop mode 2, the ART continuation is determined with a probability of 16384/32768 (50%), and when the loop mode is loop mode 3, 21626/32768 (about 66%). The ART continuation is determined with the probability of Further, when the loop mode is the loop mode 4, the ART continuation is determined with a probability of 24576/32768 (75%), and when the loop mode is the loop mode 5, 26214/32768 (about 80%). The ART continuation is determined with the probability of When the loop mode is the loop mode 6, the ART continuation is determined with a probability of 29491/32768 (about 90%).

[Loop mode transition lottery table]
Next, the loop mode transition lottery table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The loop mode transition lottery table is referred to in the ART loop mode promotion lottery process (see FIG. 103 described later) performed when the ART continuous lottery performed in the first game of the FC game at the start of ART setting is won. . The loop mode transition lottery table is set for each ART loop mode (loop modes 1 to 6) that is currently set (current) and each loop mode of the next set (next time) and the ART of the next set. It defines the correspondence with lottery values when each loop mode is determined.

  In the ART loop mode promotion lottery process using the loop mode transition lottery table, when the current loop mode is the loop mode 1, as shown in FIG. 60, any of the loop modes 1 to 6 is selected as the next loop mode. Is decided. When the current loop mode is the loop mode 2, one of the loop modes 2 to 6 is determined as the next loop mode. When the current loop mode is the loop mode 3, the next time Any of loop modes 3 to 6 is determined as the loop mode. When the current loop mode is the loop mode 4, any of the loop modes 4 to 6 is determined as the next loop mode. When the current loop mode is the loop mode 5, the next time Loop mode 5 or 6 is determined as the loop mode. When the current loop mode is the loop mode 6, the loop mode 6 is maintained as the next loop mode.

  That is, in the present embodiment, when ART continuation is determined, the loop mode of the next set of ART is set to the same loop mode as the loop mode of the current set (this time) (currently maintained), or Transition (promotion) to a loop mode having an ART continuation rate higher than that of the set (current) loop mode.

[FC mode lottery table]
Next, the FC mode lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. 61A and 61B. Here, in order to clarify the configuration of the FC mode lottery table (to make it easier to see), the FC mode lottery table is divided into two tables shown in FIG. 61A and FIG. 61B. And the two tables in FIG. 61B are configured as one table.

  The FC mode lottery table is referred to when the FC mode lottery process (see FIG. 103 described later) is executed in the start game (first game) of the FC game period. The FC mode lottery table defines the correspondence between each FC mode (FC modes 1 to 5) set for each internal winning combination and the lottery value when each FC mode is determined.

  For example, in the FC mode lottery process using the FC mode lottery table, when the internal winning combination is plumlip, as shown in FIG. 61A, the FC mode 2 is determined with the probability of 8192/32768 as the FC mode, and 4096 / FC mode 3 or 4 is determined with a probability of 32768, and FC mode 5 is determined with a probability of 16384/32768. In the present embodiment, when the internal winning combination is plumlip, the FC mode 1 is not determined as the FC mode.

[FC game number addition lottery table]
Next, the FC game number addition lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. 62A and 62B and FIGS. 63A and 63B. 62A and 62B are FC game number addition lottery tables that are referred to when FC mode 1 is set, and FIGS. 63A and 63B are referred to when FC mode 2 is set. This is an FC game number addition lottery table.

  Here, in order to clarify the configuration of the FC game number addition lottery table in each FC mode (for easier viewing), each FC game number addition lottery table is divided into two tables. These two tables are configured as one table. Also, in this embodiment, FC game number addition lottery tables corresponding to each of the FC modes 3 to 5 are provided, but here, in order to simplify the description, those FC game number addition lottery tables are provided. Illustration is omitted.

  The FC game number addition lottery table is referred to when an FC game number addition lottery process (see FIG. 103 described later) is executed in a unit game in the FC game state. The FC game number addition lottery table includes each FC addition game number (0, 5, 10, 15 or 20 games) set for each internal winning combination, and a lottery value when each FC addition game number is determined. Specify the correspondence of.

  In the FC game number addition lottery process using the FC game number addition lottery table, when FC mode 1 is set and the internal winning combination is a chance lip B, as shown in FIG. The number of FC addition games is always determined. When FC mode 1 is set and the internal winning combination is a role other than Chance Lip B, the addition (addition) of FC games is not performed (the number of FC addition games of 0 games is not increased). Always decided).

  Further, in the FC game number addition lottery process using the FC game number addition lottery table, when the FC mode 2 is set and the internal winning combination is a bell lip, as shown in FIG. Number addition (addition) is determined. In this case, the number of FC addition games of 5 games is determined with a probability of 16384/32768, the number of FC addition games of 10 games is determined with a probability of 8192/32768, and 15 or 20 games with a probability of 4096/32768. The number of FC addition games is determined. Also, when FC mode 2 is set and the internal winning combination is Plum Lip, Chance Lip A, Common Bell, Pushing Bell, Weak Watermelon, Strong Watermelon, Weak Che or Strong Che, 1024/32768 The number of FC addition games of 5 games is determined with the probability of In cases other than these cases, the FC game number is not added (the number of FC added games of 0 game is always determined).

[FC medium top lottery table]
Next, with reference to FIG. 64A and FIG. 64B and FIG. 65A and FIG. 65B, the FC randomized lottery table will be described. 64A and 64B are FC random lottery tables that are referenced when FC mode 1 is set, and FIGS. 65A and 65B are referenced when FC mode 2 is set. This is a lottery table on top of FC.

  Here, in order to clarify the configuration of the FC extra lottery table in each FC mode (to make it easier to see), each FC extra lottery table is divided into two tables. The two tables are configured as one table. Further, in this embodiment, the FC extra lottery table corresponding to each of the FC modes 3 to 5 is provided, but here, in order to simplify the explanation, the illustration of these FC extra lottery tables is shown. Omitted.

  The FC extra lottery table is referred to when an ART game number addition lottery process (see FIG. 103 described later) is executed in a unit game in the FC gaming state. In the FC extra lottery table, the number of each ART extra game (0, 5, 10, 20, 30, 50, 100, 200 or 300 games) and the number of each ART extra game set for each internal winning combination are determined. Define the correspondence with lottery values.

  In the ART game number addition lottery process using the FC extra lottery table, the FC mode is FC mode 1 and the internal winning combination is lost, bell lip, chance lip A, common bell, push order bell, weak check or strong In the case of Choi, as shown in FIG. 64A and FIG. 64B, the number of ART addition games of 5, 10, 20 or 30 games can be obtained. Further, when the FC mode is the FC mode 1 and the internal winning combination is the chance lip B, the number of 10, 20, 30, or 50 games added to the ART is obtained. In addition, when the FC mode is FC mode 1 and the internal winning combination is a weak watermelon, a strong watermelon, or a medium checker, add 5, 10, 20, 30, 50, 100, 200, or 300 games to the ART. The number of games is obtained. If the FC mode is FC mode 1 and the internal winning combination is plumlip, the number of games added to the ART of 5 games can be obtained.

  As described above, when the FC mode is FC mode 1 in the ART game number lottery process using the FC extra lottery table, the internal winnings are excluded except for the rare role related to the weak watermelon, the strong watermelon, or the medium choi. There is a possibility that a larger number of ART addition games can be obtained when the combination is a chance lip B. Further, when the FC mode is the FC mode 1 and the internal winning combination is a weak watermelon, a strong watermelon, or a middle checker, there is a possibility that the number of ART addition games of 100 games or more can be obtained by one lottery. In the FC mode 1, when the internal winning combination is a weak watermelon or a strong watermelon and the number of ART addition games of 100 games or more is determined by one lottery, the above-described special effect during FC is performed.

  In addition, in the ART game number lottery process using the FC extra lottery table, the FC mode is FC mode 2 and the internal winning combination is lost, plumlip, chancelip A, common bell, push order bell, weak check or In the case of a strong game, as shown in FIG. 65A and FIG. 65B, the number of games added to the ART of 5, 10, 20 or 30 games is obtained. Further, when the FC mode is the FC mode 2 and the internal winning combination is a bell lip, the number of 10, 20, 30, or 50 games added to the ART is obtained. In addition, when the FC mode is FC mode 2 and the internal winning combination is a weak watermelon, a strong watermelon, or a medium cheer, add 5, 10, 20, 30, 50, 100, 200, or 300 games to the ART. The number of games is obtained. When the FC mode is the FC mode 2 and the internal winning combination is the chance lip B, the number of games added to the ART of 5 games is obtained.

  As described above, when the FC mode is the FC mode 2 in the ART game number lottery process using the FC extra lottery table, the internal winnings are excluded except for the rare role related to the weak watermelon, the strong watermelon, or the medium choi. There is a possibility that more ART addition games can be obtained when the role is a bell-lip. In addition, when the FC mode is FC mode 2 and the internal winning combination is a weak role related to weak watermelon, strong watermelon, or medium chorus, it is possible to obtain an ART addition game number of 100 games or more with one lottery. There is sex. In the FC mode 2, when the internal winning combination is weak watermelon or strong watermelon and the number of ART addition games of 100 games or more is determined by one lottery, the above-described special effect during FC is performed.

  As described above, in this embodiment, in the ART game number lottery process using the FC extra lottery table, regardless of the type of the FC mode and the type of the internal winning combination, the ART is added to each game, five games or more. It is configured to obtain the number of games.

  As is clear from the FC game number addition lottery table and the FC addition lottery table shown in FIGS. 62 to 65, in the pachislot 1 of this embodiment, more ARTs are added in the ART game number addition lottery for each type of FC mode. Predetermined internal winning combination (excluding rare watermelon, strong watermelon, or rare chore) related to the addition of FC game number (addition) is always determined in the FC game number addition lottery. ) Are associated.

  Specifically, when the FC mode is the FC mode 1, chance lip B is associated as the predetermined internal winning combination, and when the chance lip B is internal winning, in the ART game number addition lottery More ART addition games can be acquired, and the addition of the FC game number is always determined in the FC game number addition lottery. Further, when the FC mode is FC mode 2, a bell lip is associated as a predetermined internal winning combination, and when the bell lip is internally won, a larger number of ART added games in the ART game number addition lottery is obtained. The addition of the FC game number is always determined in the FC game number addition lottery.

  Although not shown, when the FC mode is the FC mode 3 to 5, more ART game number addition lotteries can be obtained in the ART game number addition lottery, and the FC game number addition lottery is always FC. Predetermined internal winning combinations (excluding rare watermelons, strong watermelons, or medium choles) that are determined to be added to the number of games are associated with each other. The correspondence relationship between the FC mode and the predetermined internal winning combination is not limited to this example, and can be set arbitrarily. In this way, by associating the FC mode set in the FC game with a predetermined internal winning combination, the player's interest in the FC game can be further enhanced.

[JR lottery table in 7 BB (normal)]
Next, with reference to FIG. 66, a 7 lot BB (normal) JR lottery table will be described.

  The JR lottery table (see FIG. 100 to be described later) is executed in the 7 lot BB (normal) JR lottery table in the unit game of the normal 7 BB state (normal medium red 7BB state or normal medium blue 7BB state). Referenced when. The JR lottery table in the 7-set BB (normal) prescribes the correspondence between the winning / non-winning of the JR effect and the lottery value when the winning / non-winning of the JR effect is determined.

  FIG. 66 shows the probability of winning the JR effect (occurrence rate of the JR effect) in the JR lottery process that is performed every game in the normal 7 red BB state (normal normal red 7BB state or normal medium blue 7BB state) as shown in FIG. 11000/32768.

[JR lottery table in 7 BB (ART)]
Next, with reference to FIG. 67, the JR lottery table in 7-set BB (ART) will be described.

  In the JR lottery table during 7-match BB (ART), JR lottery processing (see FIG. 100 described later) is executed in a unit game in the 7-match BB state during ART (red 7BB state during ART or blue state 7BB during ART). Referenced when. The JR lottery table during 7 BB (ART) shows the number of extra games (5, 10 or 30 games) when the current JR success is less than 3 times, And a relationship between lottery values when the number of various ART addition games at the time of the JR effect non-winning and the JR effect winning is determined. In addition, the JR lottery table in the 7-set BB (ART) shows that the number of extra games (5, 10, or 30) when the JR success is 3 or more, Game) and a lottery value when each number of various ART addition games at the time of the JR effect non-winning and the JR effect winning is determined.

  In the JR lottery process that is performed every game in the 7 BB state during ART (red 7BB state during ART or blue 7BB state during ART), the probability of winning the JR effect in a situation where the number of JR successes is less than 3 (the JR effect The occurrence rate is (5000 + 5000 + 1000) / 32768 as shown in FIG. Also, at this time, the probability that the number of 5 or 10 additional ART games will be determined when JR is successful is 5000/32768, and the probability that the 30 additional ART games will be determined when JR is successful is 1000/32768. Become.

  Also, in the JR lottery process that is performed every game in the BB state with 7 matches during ART, the probability of winning the JR effect in the situation where the number of JR successes is 3 times or more (occurrence rate of the JR effect) is (500 + 500 + 100) / 32768. Become. At this time, the probability that the number of 5 or 10 ART additional games will be determined when JR is successful is 500/32768, and the probability that the number of 30 ART additional games will be determined when JR is successful is 100/32768. Become. That is, when the number of JR successes is 3 times or more, the winning probability of the JR performance is much smaller than that when the number of JR successes is less than 3 (about 1/10), and the number of JR successes is 3 In a situation where the number of times is greater than or equal to the number of times, it is difficult for JR effects to occur.

[JR lottery table in Premium BB]
Next, the premium BB JR lottery table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The premium BB JR lottery table is referred to when a JR lottery process (see FIG. 100 described later) is executed in a unit game in the premium BB state. In the premium BB JR lottery table, when the current number of JR successes is less than 3, the number of various extra games (5, 10 or 30 games) at the time of the JR effect non-winning and the JR effect winning and the JR effect The correspondence relationship with the lottery value when each of the number of various ART addition games at the time of the non-winning and the JR effect winning is determined. In addition, the JR lottery table during the premium BB shows the number of extra games (5, 10, or 30 games) when the JR success is 3 or more, The correspondence relationship with the lottery value when the number of various ART added games at the time of the JR effect non-winning and the JR effect winning is determined.

  In the present embodiment, the premium BB JR lottery table has the same configuration as the above-mentioned seven-round BB (ART) JR lottery table (see FIG. 67). Further, in the present embodiment, the lottery value when the number of various ART addition games at the time of the JR effect non-winning and the JR effect winning is determined in the premium BB JR lottery table is also described above. It is the same as those in the JR lottery table (see FIG. 67) in the 7-set BB (ART). In addition, this invention is not limited to this, The various lottery values prescribed | regulated in the JR lottery table in premium BB may be made different from those in the JR lottery table in seven BB (ART).

[7 lot BB (normal) ART lottery table]
Next, with reference to FIG. 69, an ART lottery table in 7-set BB (normal) will be described.

  The ART 7 lottery BB (normal) lottery table is a JR successful ART that is performed when a successful JR performance occurs in a unit game in the normal 7 BB state (normal red 7BB or normal blue 7BB). Reference is made in lottery processing (see FIG. 106 described later). The 7-round BB (normal) ART lottery table shows the correspondence between the ART winning / non-winning and the lottery value when the ART winning / non-winning is determined. The normal medium red 7BB state or the normal medium blue 7BB state) is defined for each combination of the rush mode type (the rush modes A to D).

  If the rush mode is the rush mode A in the JR successful ART lottery process using the 7 BB (normal) ART lottery table, which is performed in a game in the normal red 7BB state (BB game), the ART win As shown in FIG. 69, the probability (rush rate) that is determined is 19661/32768 (about 60%). When the rush mode is the rush mode B, the probability (rush rate) that the ART win is determined. ) Is 14745/32768 (about 45%). In the normal red 7BB state, when the rush mode is the rush mode C, the probability (rush rate) that the ART win is determined is 7865/32768 (about 24%), and the rush mode is the rush mode D. In this case, the probability (rush rate) that the ART winning is determined is 3277/32768 (about 10%).

  If the rush mode is the rush mode A in the JR successful ART lottery process using the 7 lot BB (normal) ART lottery table, which is performed in a game in the normal middle blue 7BB state (BB game), the ART win is determined. 69 is 26215/32768 (about 80%) as shown in FIG. 69, and when the rush mode is the rush mode B, the probability that the ART win is determined (the rush rate). ) Is 18023/32768 (about 55%). In the normal middle blue 7BB state, when the rush mode is the rush mode C, the probability (rush rate) that the ART win is determined is 11797/32768 (about 36%), and the rush mode is the rush mode D. In this case, the probability (rush rate) that the ART winning is determined is 5898/32768 (about 18%).

  As described above, in this embodiment, in each entry mode, the entry rate to ART during the normal medium blue 7BB state is higher than that during the normal medium red 7BB state.

[7 BB (normal) medium loop mode lottery table]
Next, with reference to FIG. 70, a 7-set BB (normal) medium loop mode lottery table will be described.

  The 7-match BB (normal) medium loop mode lottery table has succeeded in the JR performance generated in the unit game in the normal 7-match BB state (normal medium red 7BB state or normal medium blue 7BB state) and wins the ART lottery. It is referred to in the ART loop mode lottery processing (see FIG. The 7-set BB (normal) loop mode lottery table shows the correspondence between each loop mode (loop modes 1 to 6) and the lottery value when each loop mode is determined. It is defined for each combination of (normal medium red 7BB state or normal medium blue 7BB state) and the type of rush mode (rush modes A to D).

  The rush mode is entered in the ART loop mode lottery process when JR is successful using the 7-set BB (normal) loop mode lottery table, which is performed in the normal middle red 7BB state or the normal middle blue 7BB state game (BB game). In the case of mode A, as shown in FIG. 70, one of loop mode 1 to loop mode 6 is determined (the ART continuation rate is about 33% to 90%). Further, in the ART loop mode lottery process when JR is successful, when the rush mode is the rush mode B, one of the loop mode 2 to the loop mode 6 is determined (the ART continuation rate is about 50% to 90%). %).

  Also, in the ART loop mode lottery process at the time of JR success using the 7-set BB (normal) loop mode lottery table, which is performed in the game of the normal medium red 7BB state or the normal medium blue 7BB state (BB game) Is the entry mode C, one of the loop mode 4 to the loop mode 6 is determined (the ART continuation rate is about 75% to 90%). Further, in the ART loop mode lottery process when JR is successful, when the rush mode is the rush mode D, the loop mode 6 is always determined (the ART continuation rate is approximately 90%).

  As is apparent from FIG. 70, in this embodiment, for example, the probability that the loop mode 6 is determined in the normal medium blue 7BB state is higher than the probability that the loop mode 6 is determined in the normal medium red 7BB state. Is set to

[7 lottery BB (ART) top lottery table]
Next, with reference to FIG. 71, a 7 lot BB (ART) addition lottery table will be described.

  In the 7 lot BB (ART) extra lottery table, an ART extra game number lottery process (see FIG. 100 to be described later) is performed in a unit game of 7 BB during ART (Red 7BB state during ART or Blue 7BB state during ART). Referenced when executed. The 7 lot BB (ART) extra lottery table is set for each type of 7 extra BB states during ART (red 7BB state during ART or blue 7BB state during ART) and the number of extra games (0, 5, 10). , 20, 50, or 100 games) and a lottery value when the number of additional games for each ART is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 71, in the ART extra game number lottery process using the 7 extra BB (ART) extra lottery table, which is performed in a game of 7 identical BB states during the ART (BB game), the probability is 1500/32768 as shown in FIG. The number of 5 additional ART games is determined. In addition, in the ART additional game number lottery process performed in a game of 7 BB states in ART, the number of ART additional games of 10 games is determined with a probability of 150/32768, and 20, 50 or 100 games with a probability of 2/32768. The number of ART addition games is determined.

[Premium BB medium top lottery table]
Next, with reference to FIG. 72, the premium BB medium addition lottery table will be described.

  The premium BB extra lottery table is referred to when an ART extra game number lottery process (see FIG. 100 described later) is executed in a unit game in the premium BB state. The premium BB extra lottery table defines the correspondence between each ART extra game number (0, 5, 10, 20, 50 or 100 games) and the lottery value when each ART extra game number is determined.

  In the ART BB extra lottery process using the premium BB medium extra lottery table performed in the premium BB state game (BB game), as shown in FIG. 72, the number of extra ART games of five games with a probability of 15000/32768. Is determined. Further, in the ART additional game number lottery process performed in the game of the premium BB state, the ART additional game number of 10 games is determined with a probability of 1000/32768, and the ART additional game of 20, 50 or 100 games with a probability of 20/32768. The number of games is determined.

<Description of main control circuit operation>
Next, the contents of various processes executed by the main CPU 93 of the main control circuit 91 using a program will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Main operation processing of pachislot by control of main CPU]
First, the procedure of the main operation processing (power-on processing) of the pachislot machine 1 performed under the control of the main CPU 93 will be described with reference to a main flowchart (hereinafter referred to as main flow) shown in FIG.

  First, when power is turned on to the pachi-slot 1, the main CPU 93 performs initialization processing at the time of power-on (S1). In this process, it is determined whether the backup has been performed normally or the setting has been changed appropriately, and an initialization process corresponding to the determination result is performed.

  Next, the main CPU 93 performs an initialization process at the end of one game (S2). In this initialization process, the main CPU 93 clears the data in the designated storage area in the main RAM 95. Note that the designated storage area here is a storage area that requires data deletion for each unit game, such as an internal winning combination storage area or a display combination storage area.

  Next, the main CPU 93 performs medal acceptance / start check processing (S3). In this process, the medal sensor and the input of the start switch 79 are checked. Details of the medal acceptance / start check process will be described later with reference to FIG. 74 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 93 extracts random values (0 to 65535), and stores the extracted random values in a random value storage area (not shown) provided in the main RAM 95 (S4). Next, the main CPU 93 extracts an effect random number value used in a game lock related lottery process described later, and stores the extracted effect random number value in an effect random number storage area (not shown) provided in the main RAM 95. (S5). In the present embodiment, an effect random number value 1, an effect random number value 2, and an effect random number value 3 are provided as effect random number values. Each of the production random numbers 1 to 3 is extracted from the range of 0 to 65535 and used in the lock lottery, lock mode transition lottery, and replay specified number lottery described later.

  When the extracted various random number values are stored in a predetermined random value storage area, the main CPU 93 performs an internal lottery process (S6). In this process, the internal winning combination is determined by lottery based on the random value extracted in S4. Details of the internal lottery process will be described later with reference to FIG. 75 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 93 performs a game lock related lottery process (S7).

  In the process of S7, the main CPU 93, for example, based on the internal winning combination, the first game lock winning / non-winning and the lock pattern at the time of the lock winning (when FIG. 37 to FIG. 40) is determined by lottery. In the processing of S7, the main CPU 93 also performs control related processing of the second game lock triggered by the occurrence of the periodic chance win. Details of the game lock related lottery process will be described later with reference to FIG. 77 described later.

  In the present embodiment, lock flags 1 to 5 are provided as control flags of the lock patterns 1 to 5 of the first game lock described above, respectively, and the first game lock is won in the game lock related lottery process of S7. In this case, the main CPU 93 sets the lock flag corresponding to the winning lock pattern to the on state. In the present embodiment, the lock flag 6 is provided as the control flag for the second game lock described above, and when the period chance is won at the start of the game (when the lever is turned on), the game lock related lottery process of S7 is performed. , The lock flag 6 is set to the on state. These lock flags are stored in the main RAM 95.

  Next, the main CPU 93 performs a reel stop initial setting process (S8). Details of the reel stop initial setting process will be described later with reference to FIG. 79 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 93 performs a start command transmission process (S9). Specifically, the main CPU 93 transmits a start command to the sub control circuit 101. Note that the start command includes a parameter for specifying an internal winning combination.

  Next, the main CPU 93 performs a game start lock process (S10). In this process, the game lock at the start of the game (when the lever is turned on) corresponding to the game lock type (lock pattern) determined in the process of S7 is mainly executed. Details of the game start lock process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 93 performs a wait process (S11). In this process, when the predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has not elapsed since the start of the previous game, the main CPU 93 digests the waiting time until the predetermined time elapses.

  Next, the main CPU 93 performs reel rotation start processing (S12). In this process, the main CPU 93 requests the start of rotation of all reels. When the rotation of all the main reels is requested, three stepping motors (not shown) are driven by an interrupt process (see FIG. 95, which will be described later) executed at a constant cycle (1.1172 msec). Is controlled, and rotation of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R is started. At this time, each main reel is controlled to be accelerated until the rotation speed reaches a constant speed, and then controlled so as to maintain the constant speed.

  Next, the main CPU 93 performs a drawing priority order storing process (S13). In this process, the main CPU 93 acquires the pull-in priority data and stores it in the pull-in priority data storage area. The details of the pull-in priority storage process will be described later with reference to FIG. 81 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 93 performs a reel stop control process (S14). In this process, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped based on the timing when the left stop button 19L, the middle stop button 19C, and the right stop button 19R are pressed and the internal winning combination. Details of the reel stop control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 93 performs a winning search process (S15). In this process, the main CPU 93 stores the data of the symbol code storage area (symbol code storage area 2 and later in FIG. 47) in the display combination storage area (see FIG. 43). In this process, the combination of symbols displayed on the effective line (winning determination line) after all of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R are stopped, and a symbol combination table (see FIGS. 9 to 11), Is matched. Then, the main CPU 93 may determine whether or not the display combination is displayed on the active line, and store the determination result in the display combination storage area.

  Next, the main CPU 93 performs medal payout processing (S16). In this process, the hopper device 51 is driven and the number of credits is updated based on the payout number of the display combination determined in S15, and medals are paid out. At this time, in this embodiment, as shown in the symbol combination table (see FIGS. 9 to 11), the number of inserted medals is three, and the number of medals to be paid out differs depending on the display combination, but the maximum payout. The number of sheets (payout upper limit) is nine.

  Next, the main CPU 93 performs RT control processing (S17). In this process, the main CPU 93 manages the RT gaming state. Details of the RT control process will be described later with reference to FIG. 92 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 93 performs payout end command transmission processing (S18). Specifically, the main CPU 93 transmits a payout end command to the sub control circuit 101.

  Next, the main CPU 93 performs a bonus end check process (S19). In this process, the main CPU 93 checks whether or not to end the operation of the bonus game with reference to various counters for managing the end timing of the bonus game. In the present embodiment, the execution process of the third game lock (lock for 4500 ms) performed at the end of the bonus (BB) game is also performed in the bonus end check process. The details of the bonus end check process will be described later with reference to FIG. 93 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 93 performs a bonus operation check process (S20). In this process, the main CPU 93 checks whether or not to start the operation of the bonus game and whether or not to replay. In the present embodiment, the execution process of the third game lock (locked for 10000 ms) performed at the time of winning the bonus (BB) is also performed in this bonus operation check process. Details of the bonus operation check process will be described later with reference to FIG. 94 described later. When the bonus operation check process ends, the main CPU 93 returns the process to S2 and repeats the processes after S2.

[Medal reception / start check processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 74, the medal acceptance / start check process performed in S3 in the main flow (see FIG. 73) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not there is an automatic insertion request (S31). The presence / absence of the automatic insertion request is determined by determining whether or not the automatic insertion counter is “0”. That is, the main CPU 93 determines that there is no automatic input request when the automatic input counter is “0”, and determines that there is an automatic input request when the automatic input counter is “1” or more.

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

  In S31, when the main CPU 93 determines that there is an automatic loading request (when S31 is YES), the main CPU 93 performs an automatic loading process (S32). In this process, the value of the automatic insertion counter is copied to the insertion number counter, and then the value of the automatic insertion counter is cleared. Thereafter, the main CPU 93 performs a process of S39 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 93 determines in S31 that there is no automatic insertion request (when S31 is NO), the main CPU 93 permits medal acceptance (S33). In this process, the solenoid of the selector 66 (see FIGS. 3 to 5) is driven, and medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 20 are accepted. The received medals are counted and guided to the hopper device 51.

  Next, the main CPU 93 sets a maximum value of the number of inserted medals (S34). Specifically, the main CPU 93 sets the maximum number of inserted sheets to “3”.

  Next, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the medal acceptance is permitted (S35). When the main CPU 93 determines that the medal acceptance is not permitted in S35 (when S35 is NO), the main CPU 93 performs a process of S39 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 93 determines in S35 that the medal acceptance is permitted (S35 is YES), the main CPU 93 performs a medal insertion check process (S36). In this process, the main CPU 93 determines whether a medal has been inserted, and adds “1” to the inserted number counter when a medal is inserted.

  Next, the main CPU 93 transmits a medal insertion command to the sub control circuit 101 (S37). The medal insertion command includes a parameter for specifying the number of inserted coins.

  Next, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the inserted number is a game start possible number (S38). When the main CPU 93 determines in S38 that the inserted number is not the game start possible number (when S38 is NO), the main CPU 93 returns the process to S35 and repeats the processes after S35. On the other hand, when the main CPU 93 determines in S38 that the inserted number is the game start possible number (when S38 is YES), the main CPU 93 performs the process of S39 described later.

  After S32, when S35 is NO or when S38 is YES, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the start switch 79 is on (S39). In S39, when the main CPU 93 determines that the start switch 79 is not on (when S39 is NO), the main CPU 93 returns the process to S35 and repeats the processes after S35.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 93 determines in S39 that the start switch 79 is on (when S39 is YES), the main CPU 93 performs a medal acceptance prohibition process (S40). By this processing, the solenoid of the selector 66 (see FIGS. 3 to 5) is not driven, and the inserted medal is discharged from the medal payout port 32. After the process of S40, the main CPU 93 ends the medal acceptance / start check process, and moves the process to S4 of the main flow (see FIG. 73).

[Internal lottery processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 75, the internal lottery process performed in S6 in the main flow (see FIG. 73) will be described. In the present embodiment, internal lottery processing using various internal lottery tables described below is executed by the main control circuit 91. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 91 also serves as means for executing internal lottery processing (internal winning combination determining means).

  First, the main CPU 93 sets an internal lottery table corresponding to the main game state (S41). That is, the main CPU 93 refers to the game state flag storage area (see FIG. 44) to grasp the current main game state, and based on the internal lottery table determination table (see FIG. 15), the type and number of lotteries of the internal lottery table. To decide. The number of lotteries indicates the number of times of lottery value subtraction and determination of whether or not a digit has occurred for each winning number defined by the internal lottery table.

  Next, the main CPU 93 performs lottery value change processing (S42). In this process, the lottery value of the winning number related to the re-game is changed according to the game state. Details of the lottery value changing process will be described later with reference to FIG. 76 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 93 acquires a random number value stored in the random value storage area (S43). Then, the main CPU 93 sets “1” as the initial value of the winning number.

  Next, the main CPU 93 acquires a lottery value corresponding to the winning number with reference to the internal lottery table, and subtracts the lottery value from the random number value (S44).

  Next, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the calculation result in S44 is less than 0 (negative value) (S45).

  In S45, when the main CPU 93 determines that the calculation result is not less than 0 (when S45 is NO), the main CPU 93 updates the random number value and the winning number (S46). Specifically, the main CPU 93 makes the value of the operation result a random value and adds 1 to the winning number.

  Next, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not all winning numbers have been checked (S47). In S47, when it is determined that the main CPU 93 has not checked all the winning numbers (when S47 is NO), the main CPU 93 returns the process to S44 and repeats the processes after S44.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S47 that the main CPU 93 has checked all the winning numbers (when S47 is YES), the main CPU 93 sets “0” as the data pointer (S48). That is, the main CPU 93 sets “0” to each of the small role / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer.

  Here, returning to the processing of S45 again, in S45, when the main CPU 93 determines that the calculation result is less than 0 (negative value) (when S45 is YES), the main CPU 93 According to the number, a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer are acquired (S49).

  After the processing of S48 or S49, the main CPU 93 refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table (see FIGS. 25 to 27) and acquires the internal winning combination based on the small winning combination / replay data pointer. (S50).

  Next, the main CPU 93 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the internal winning combination storing area (S51).

  Next, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is “00000000” (S52). In S52, when the main CPU 93 determines that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is not “00000000” (when S52 is NO), the main CPU 93 performs the process of S55 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 93 determines that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is “00000000” in S52 (when S52 is YES), the main CPU 93 determines the bonus internal winning combination determination table ( Referring to FIG. 24), an internal winning combination is acquired based on the bonus data pointer (S53).

  Next, the main CPU 93 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the carryover combination storing area (S54).

  After the processing of S54 or when S52 is NO, the main CPU 93 updates the internal winning combination storing area based on the internal winning combination stored in the carryover combination storing area (S55).

  Next, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not it is in the RB gaming state (S56). In S56, when the main CPU 93 determines that it is not in the RB gaming state (when S56 is NO), the main CPU 93 ends the internal lottery process and moves the process to S7 of the main flow (see FIG. 73).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S56 that the main CPU 93 is in the RB gaming state (when S56 is YES), the main CPU 93 turns on all the bits corresponding to the small winning combination in the internal winning combination storing area ( S57). Thereafter, the main CPU 93 ends the internal lottery process and moves the process to S7 of the main flow (see FIG. 73).

[Lottery value change processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 76, the lottery value changing process performed in S42 in the flowchart of the internal lottery process (see FIG. 75) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 93 refers to the gaming state flag storage area (see FIG. 44) to determine whether or not the RT gaming state flag is on (S61). Specifically, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not “1” is set in any of bits 0 to 4 in the gaming state flag storage area 2. In S61, when the main CPU 93 determines that the RT gaming state flag is not in the on state (when S61 is NO), the main CPU 93 ends the lottery value changing process, and the process is an internal lottery process (FIG. 75). (Refer to S43).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 93 determines in S61 that the RT gaming state flag is in the on state (when S61 is YES), the main CPU 93 determines that the RT internal corresponding to the RT gaming state that is in the on state. With reference to the lottery table, the lottery value of the winning numbers ("1" to "9") related to the replay of the RT0 gaming state (general gaming state) internal lottery table (see FIGS. 16 to 18) is changed. (S62). Thereafter, the main CPU 93 ends the lottery value changing process, and moves the process to S43 of the internal lottery process (see FIG. 75).

[Game lock related lottery processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 77, the game lock related lottery process performed in S7 in the main flow (see FIG. 73) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 93 determines whether the RT gaming state is any of the RT0 to RT2 gaming states (S71).

  In S71, when the main CPU 93 determines that the RT gaming state is not one of the RT0 to RT2 gaming states (when S71 is NO), the main CPU 93 ends the game lock related lottery process, and the process proceeds to the main flow. The process moves to S8 (see FIG. 73). On the other hand, in S71, when the main CPU 93 determines that the RT gaming state is any of the RT0 to RT2 gaming states (when S71 is YES), the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the normal replay combination is won. Is discriminated (S72).

  In S72, when the main CPU 93 determines that the normal replay combination is not won (when S72 is NO), the main CPU 93 performs the process of S77 described later. On the other hand, when the main CPU 93 determines in S72 that the normal replay combination has been won (when S72 is YES), the main CPU 93 determines the remaining number of replays for determining the winning / non-winning of the periodic chance. 1 is subtracted (S73). The remaining number of replays specified is the number of remaining winnings until the normal number of replay winnings reaches the specified number of replays.

  After the process of S73, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the remaining replay specified number is 0 (S74).

  In S74, when the main CPU 93 determines that the remaining replay prescribed count is not 0 (when S74 is NO), the main CPU 93 ends the game lock related lottery process, and the process of the main flow (see FIG. 73). Move to S8.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 93 determines in S74 that the remaining number of replays specified is 0 (S74 is YES), that is, if it hits the periodic chance, the main CPU 93 performs the replay specified times update process. Perform (S75). In this process, a lock mode transition lottery set for the second game lock triggered by the winning of the periodic chance, an update (reset) process of the replay specified number of times, and the like are mainly performed. The details of the replay prescribed number update process will be described later with reference to FIG. 78 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 93 sets the lock flag 6 to the on state (S76). Then, after the process of S76, the main CPU 93 ends the game lock related lottery process, and moves the process to S8 of the main flow (see FIG. 73).

  Here, returning to the processing of S72 again, if S72 is NO, the main CPU 93 determines the rare role (abbreviated as “F_chance lip”, “F_weak watermelon”, “F_strong watermelon”, “F_weak checker”), It is determined whether or not a role related to either “F_Strong Cho” or “F_Medium Che”: a specified internal winning combination) is won (S77). In this determination process, the determination is YES not only when the rare combination is won alone, but also when the rare combination and the BB combination are won.

  When the main CPU 93 determines in S77 that the rare combination has not been won (when S77 is NO), the main CPU 93 performs the process of S79 described later. On the other hand, when the main CPU 93 determines in S77 that the rare combination has been won (when S77 is YES), the main CPU 93 performs a replay prescribed number of times update process (S78). The details of the replay prescribed number update process will be described later with reference to FIG. 78 described later.

  After the processing of S78 or when S77 is NO, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the RT gaming state is the RT1 gaming state (S79).

  In S79, when the main CPU 93 determines that the RT gaming state is not the RT1 gaming state (when S79 is NO), the main CPU 93 ends the game lock related lottery processing, and the processing is the main flow (see FIG. 73). Move to S8.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 93 determines that the RT gaming state is the RT1 gaming state in S79 (when S79 is YES), the main CPU 93 determines the game lock lottery table (FIG. 38 to FIG. 38) based on the internal winning combination. Referring to FIG. 40), a game lock lottery is performed (S80). Next, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not a game lock lottery has been won (S81).

  When the main CPU 93 determines in S81 that the game lock lottery has not been won (when S81 is NO), the main CPU 93 ends the game lock-related lottery process, and the process of the main flow (see FIG. 73). Move to S8. On the other hand, when the main CPU 93 determines in S81 that the game lock lottery has been won (when S81 is YES), the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the BB combination related to the abbreviation “F_BB_01” is in the single winning state. It discriminate | determines (S82).

  When the main CPU 93 determines in S82 that the BB combination related to the abbreviation “F_BB_01” is not a single winning state (when S82 is NO), the main CPU 93 performs the process of S84 described later. On the other hand, when the main CPU 93 determines in S82 that the BB combination related to the abbreviation “F_BB_01” is in a single winning state (when S82 is YES), the main CPU 93 performs a replay prescribed number of times update process (S83). . The details of the replay prescribed number update process will be described later with reference to FIG. 78 described later.

  After the process of S83, or when S82 is NO, the main CPU 93 locks the lock pattern number (any one of the lock flags 1 to 5) corresponding to the lock pattern number of the winning game lock (the first game lock described above). Is set to the ON state (S84). Then, after the process of S84, the main CPU 93 ends the game lock related lottery process, and moves the process to S8 of the main flow (see FIG. 73).

[Replay regulation count update processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 78, the replay specified number of times update process performed in S75, S78, or S83 in the game lock related lottery process flowchart (see FIG. 77) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 93 performs lock mode transition lottery (S91). In this process, the main CPU 93 determines the lock mode transition lottery table (see FIG. 5) based on the current (current unit game) lock mode (any one of “A”, “B”, “heaven”, and “super heaven”). 41), the lock mode set in the next unit game is determined by lottery.

  Next, the main CPU 93 performs a replay prescribed number of times lottery process (S92). In this process, the main CPU 93 refers to the replay specified number of times lottery table (see FIG. 42), and based on the lock mode in the unit game after the next time determined in S91, the replay specified number of times that is a chance to win the periodic chance. To decide.

  Next, the main CPU 93 sets the lottery result (replay specified number of times) in S92 to the remaining replay specified number of times (S93). With this process, the replay specified number of times is reset based on the newly set lock mode when the first game lock or the second game lock is determined when the rare combination is won or the game is started (lever is turned on). Therefore, for example, when a rare combination is won, or when the first game lock is won, at that time, the number of normal replay combinations won reaches the specified number of replays (winning at the periodic chance) Even before, the lock mode and the replay specified number of times are newly set (reset).

  Then, after the process of S93, the main CPU 93 ends the replay specified number of times update process and returns the process to the game lock related lottery process (see FIG. 77). At this time, if the replay stipulated number update process is the process of S75 in the flowchart of the game lock related lottery process (see FIG. 77), the main CPU 93 shifts the process to S76 of the game lock related lottery process. return. Further, when the replay stipulated number update process is the process of S78 in the flowchart of the game lock related lottery process, the main CPU 93 returns the process to S79 of the game lock related lottery process. Furthermore, when the replay stipulated number update process is the process of S83 in the flowchart of the game lock related lottery process, the main CPU 93 returns the process to S84 of the game lock related lottery process.

  In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 91 executes the process of S91 during the replay specified number of times update process described above. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 91 updates the lock mode when the periodic chance is won (first lock mode update means) and updates the lock mode when the rare combination is won (second Also serves as a lock mode update means. Further, in the present embodiment, the processes of S92 and S93 during the above-described replay specified number of times update process are executed by the main control circuit 91. In other words, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 91 also serves as means for resetting the specified number of replays (specified number update means) based on the updated lock mode.

[Reel stop initial setting process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 79, the reel stop initial setting process performed in S8 in the main flow (see FIG. 73) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 93 refers to the rotating cylinder stop number selection table (see FIG. 28), and acquires the rotating cylinder stop number based on the internal winning combination acquired in the internal lottery process of S6 in FIG. (S101).

  Next, the main CPU 93 refers to the reel stop initial setting table (see FIG. 29), and acquires various information corresponding to the rotation stop number based on the acquired rotation stop number (S102). Specifically, the main CPU 93, corresponding to the acquired spinning cylinder stop number, pull-in priority table selection table number, pull-in priority table number, forward push table selection data, forward push table change data, forward push Time table change initial data and irregular pressing time table selection data are acquired.

  Next, the main CPU 93 stores the rotating identifier “0FFH (11111111B)” in all symbol code storage areas (see FIG. 47) (S103).

  Next, the main CPU 93 stores “3” in the stop button non-operating counter provided in the main RAM 95 (S104). Thereafter, the main CPU 93 ends the reel stop initial setting process, and moves the process to S9 of the main flow (see FIG. 73). The stop button non-operating counter is a counter for managing the number of stop buttons whose stop operation has not been detected.

[Lock process at game start]
Next, with reference to FIG. 80, the game start locking process performed in S10 in the main flow (see FIG. 73) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not a lock flag (any of the lock flags 1 to 6) is set (S111).

  In S111, when the main CPU 93 determines that the lock flag is not set (when S111 is NO), the main CPU 93 ends the game start lock process, and the process of the main flow (see FIG. 73). Move to S11. On the other hand, when the main CPU 93 determines in S111 that the lock flag is set (when S111 is YES), the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the set lock flag is the lock flag 5. (S112).

  In S112, when the main CPU 93 determines that the set lock flag is not the lock flag 5 (when S112 is NO), the main CPU 93 performs the process of S114 described later. On the other hand, when the main CPU 93 determines in S112 that the set lock flag is the lock flag 5 (when S112 is YES), the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the RT gaming state is the RT3 gaming state. Is discriminated (S113).

  In S113, when the main CPU 93 determines that the RT gaming state is not the RT3 gaming state (when S113 is NO), the main CPU 93 ends the gaming start lock process, and the process proceeds to the main flow (see FIG. 73). Move to S11.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 93 determines in S113 that the RT gaming state is the RT3 gaming state (when S113 is YES), or when S112 is NO, the main CPU 93 is set (ON). The reel effect pattern (lock pattern) corresponding to the lock flag (game lock type) of the state is set, and the lock time corresponding to the lock flag is set in the lock timer (S114). With this process, a game lock corresponding to the set lock flag is started.

  Next, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the value of the lock timer is “0” (S115). When the main CPU 93 determines in S115 that the value of the lock timer is not “0” (when S115 is NO), the main CPU 93 repeats the process of S115 until the value of the lock timer becomes “0”. stand by.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 93 determines in S115 that the value of the lock timer is “0” (when S115 is YES), the main CPU 93 sets the lock flag corresponding to the executed game lock to the off state. (S116). After the process of S116, the main CPU 93 ends the game start lock process and moves the process to S11 of the main flow (see FIG. 73).

  In the present embodiment, the above-described game start lock process is executed by the main control circuit 91. In other words, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 91 also serves as means for generating the second game lock (lock execution means) when a periodic chance is won.

[Retrieve priority storage processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 81, a description will be given of the pull-in priority storage process performed in S13 in the main flow (see FIG. 73).

  First, the main CPU 93 stores the stop button non-operating counter in the main RAM 95 as the number of searches (S121). Next, the main CPU 93 performs a search target reel determination process (S122). In this process, for example, the main CPU 93 selects a predetermined main reel from the rotating main reels, and determines the selected main reel as a search target reel.

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

  Next, the main CPU 93 performs a pull-in priority table selection process (S123). In this process, the pull-in priority table is selected based on the internal winning combination (the small combination / replay data pointer) and the operation stop button. Details of the pull-in priority table selection process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 93 sets “0” as the symbol position data and sets “20” as the symbol check count (S124). Then, the main CPU 93 performs symbol code storage processing (S125). In this process, the symbol code corresponding to the current symbol position data located on the effective line (winning determination line) of the search target reel is stored in the symbol code storage area. At this time, symbol codes for the number of valid lines are stored. Details of the symbol code storage process will be described later with reference to FIG. 83 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 93 updates the display combination storing area (see FIG. 43) based on the acquired symbol code and the data in the symbol code storing area (see FIG. 47) (S126). At this time, regardless of whether the internal winning combination is won or not, a combination of symbols that can be displayed (a displayable combination) is stored in the display combination storing area based on the stopped symbol.

  In the present embodiment, the information in the symbol code storage area (the symbol code and the displayable role corresponding thereto) is updated for each main reel to be stopped. At this time, the displayable combination may be acquired from data prepared in advance that defines the correspondence between the symbols of the stopped main reel and the corresponding displayable combination, or the stopped main reel. These symbols may be obtained by collating the symbol combination table (see FIGS. 9 to 11). When the former method is used, the correspondence between the symbols and the displayable combinations changes for each main reel.

  Next, the main CPU 93 performs a pull-in priority acquisition process (S127). In this process, the main CPU 93 draws in priority for the combination whose bit is “1” in the display combination storage area (see FIG. 43) and whose bit is “1” in the internal winning combination storage area. With reference to a ranking table (not shown), pull-in priority data is acquired.

  Next, the main CPU 93 stores the acquired pull-in priority data in a pull-in priority data storage area (not shown) (S128). At this time, the pull-in priority data is stored in the pull-in priority data storage area so that each priority value corresponds to a bit in the storage area.

  The pull-in priority data storage area is provided with a priority data storage area for each main reel type. Each drawing priority data storage area stores drawing priority data determined according to the symbol positions “0” to “19” of the corresponding main reel. In the present embodiment, by referring to this pull-in priority data storage area, it is searched whether there is a more appropriate number of sliding symbols in addition to the number of sliding symbols determined based on the stop table.

  The contents of the priority pull-in data stored in the pull-in priority data storage area differ depending on the type of the pull-in priority table number in the pull-in priority table referenced when determining the pull-in priority data. The pull-in priority data indicates that the higher the value, the higher the priority. By referring to the drawing priority data, it is possible to relatively evaluate the priority among the symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the main reel. That is, the symbol for which the largest value is determined as the pull-in priority data becomes the symbol with the highest priority. Therefore, it can be said that the pull-in priority data indicates the rank between the symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the main reel. When there are a plurality of symbols having the same value of the pull-in priority data, one symbol is determined according to the priority order defined by the priority order table.

  Next, the main CPU 93 adds 1 to the symbol position data and subtracts 1 from the number of symbol checks (S129). Next, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the number of symbol checks is 0 (S130).

  In S130, when the main CPU 93 determines that the number of symbol checks is not 0 (when S130 is NO), the main CPU 93 returns the process to S125 and repeats the processes after S125.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 93 determines in S130 that the number of symbol checks is 0 (S130 is YES), the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the number of searches has been searched (S131).

  In S131, when it is determined that the main CPU 93 has not searched for the number of times of search (when S131 is NO), the main CPU 93 returns the process to S122 and repeats the processes after S122. On the other hand, when it is determined in S131 that the main CPU 93 has searched for the number of times of search (when S131 is YES), the main CPU 93 ends the pull-in priority storage process and the process is S14 of the main flow (see FIG. 73). Move to.

[Pull-in priority table selection processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 82, a description will be given of the pull-in priority table selection process performed in S123 in the flowchart of the pull-in priority storing process (see FIG. 81).

  First, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not a pull-in priority table number is set, that is, whether or not a pull-in priority table number is stored directly in the reel stop initial setting process (S8) (S141). ). In S141, when the main CPU 93 determines that the pull-in priority table number is set (when S141 is YES), the main CPU 93 ends the pull-in priority table selection process and stores the pull-in priority order. The process proceeds to S124 of the process (see FIG. 81).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 93 determines that the pull-in priority table number is not set in S141 (when S141 is NO), the main CPU 93 stores the pressing order storage area (see FIG. 46) and the operation stop button. With reference to the area (see FIG. 45), the corresponding drawing priority table number is set (S142). Thereafter, the main CPU 93 ends the pull-in priority order table selection process, and moves the process to S124 in the pull-in priority order storing process (see FIG. 81).

  In S142, first, the main CPU 93 refers to the pressing order storage area and the operation stop button storage area, and acquires the data of the pressing order and the operation stop button. Next, the main CPU 93 refers to the drawing priority table selection table corresponding to the drawing priority table selection data, and acquires the drawing priority table number based on the pressing order and the operation stop button. Thereafter, the main CPU 93 sets the acquired pull-in priority table number.

[Design code storage processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 83, the symbol code storing process performed in S125 in the flowchart of the drawing priority order storing process (see FIG. 81) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 93 sets valid line data (S151). In this embodiment, the effective line (winning determination line) is provided with one line (center line) as described above. Next, the main CPU 93 sets check symbol position data for the search target reel based on the search symbol position and the effective line data (S152). For example, when the search target reel is the left reel 3L, since it is desired to acquire information on the middle stage of the search target reel, the check symbol position data indicating the middle stage is set.

  Next, the main CPU 93 acquires a symbol code of the symbol position data for checking (S153). Thereafter, the main CPU 93 ends the symbol code storage process, and moves the process to S126 of the pull-in priority storage process (see FIG. 81).

[Reel stop control process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 84, the reel stop control process performed in S14 in the main flow (see FIG. 73) will be described. In the present embodiment, the reel stop control process described below is executed by the main control circuit 91. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 91 also serves as means for executing reel stop control processing (stop control means).

  First, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not a valid stop button has been pressed (S161). In S161, when the main CPU 93 determines that a valid stop button has not been pressed (when S161 is NO), the main CPU 93 repeats the processing of S161, and a valid stop button is pressed. Wait until.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 93 determines in S161 that a valid stop button has been pressed (in the case of YES determination in S161), the main CPU 93 stores the pressing order storage area (see FIG. 46) and the operation stop button storage area (see FIG. 46). 45) is updated (S162). Next, the main CPU 93 decrements the stop button non-operating counter by 1 (S163).

  Next, the main CPU 93 determines a search target reel from the operation stop button (S164). Then, the main CPU 93 stores the stop start position in the main RAM 95 based on the symbol counter (S165).

  Next, the main CPU 93 performs a sliding piece number determination process (S166). The details of the sliding piece number determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, the main CPU 93 transmits a reel stop command to the sub-control circuit 101 (S167). The reel stop command transmitted in this process includes information such as the type of main reel to be stopped, the number of sliding pieces, and the ON / OFF edge of the stop switch. Note that the ON / OFF edge information of the stop switch may be monitored by an interrupt process described later, and the information may be transmitted to the sub-control circuit 101.

  Next, the main CPU 93 determines a planned stop position based on the stop start position and the number of sliding pieces determined in S166, and stores the determined planned stop position in the main RAM 95 (S168). In this process, the main CPU 93 adds the number of sliding frames to the stop start position, and sets the result as the planned stop position.

  Next, the main CPU 93 sets the planned stop position determined in S168 as a search symbol position (S169). Next, the main CPU 93 performs the symbol code storing process described with reference to FIG. 83 (S170). Thereafter, the main CPU 93 updates the symbol code storage area (see FIG. 47) using the acquired symbol code (S171).

  Next, the main CPU 93 performs a control change process (S172). Details of the control change process will be described later with reference to FIG. 90 described later. Next, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the pressed stop button has been released (S173). When the main CPU 93 determines in S173 that the pressed stop button has not been released (when S173 is NO), the main CPU 93 repeats the processing of S173 until the pressed stop button is released. stand by.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 93 determines in S173 that the pressed stop button has been released (YES in S173), the main CPU 93 performs a reel stop command transmission process (S174). In this process, the main CPU 93 transmits a reel stop command to the sub control circuit 101. At this time, the data structure of the reel stop command to be transmitted is the same as that of the reel stop command transmitted in S167. However, the ON edge / OFF edge information included in the reel stop command transmitted in S174 is different from the ON edge / OFF edge information included in the reel stop command transmitted in S167.

  Next, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is “0” (S175). In S175, when the main CPU 93 determines that the inoperative counter is not “0” (when S175 is NO), the main CPU 93 performs the pull-in priority storage process described with reference to FIG. 81 (S176). ). Thereafter, the main CPU 93 returns the process to S161 and repeats the processes after S161.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 93 determines that the inoperative counter is “0” in S175 (when S175 is YES), the main CPU 93 ends the reel stop control process, and the process proceeds to the main flow (FIG. 73). (Refer to S15).

[Sliding piece number determination processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 85, the slip piece number determination process performed in S166 in the flowchart of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 84) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 93 selects line mask data corresponding to the operation stop button based on a line mask data table (not shown) (S181). In this process, for example, when the left stop button 19L is pressed, the main CPU 93 sets “1000000” to bit 7 corresponding to “left reel A line” of the stop data as line mask data. Select. For example, when the middle stop button 19C is pressed, the main CPU 93 selects “00010000” in which “1” is set in bit 4 corresponding to “middle reel A line” of the stop data as the line mask data. To do. For example, when the right stop button 19R is pressed, the main CPU 93 selects “00000010” in which bit 1 corresponding to “right reel A line” of the stop data is set as line mask data. To do.

  Next, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not it is the first stop (the stop button non-operation counter is “2”) (S182). In S182, when the main CPU 93 determines that it is not the first stop (when S182 is NO), the main CPU 93 performs the second and third stop processes (S183). Details of the second and third stop processes will be described later with reference to FIG. 86 described later. Thereafter, the main CPU 93 performs a process of S191 described later.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S182 that the main CPU 93 is the first stop (when S182 is YES), the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the operation stop button is a left stop button (S184).

  In S184, when the main CPU 93 determines that the operation stop button is the left stop button (when S184 is YES), the main CPU 93 obtains the table selection data and the symbol counter at the time of forward pressing (S185). In this process, the forward-pressing table selection data is acquired with reference to the reel stop initial setting table (see FIG. 29). Next, the main CPU 93 refers to the first press stop table corresponding to the forward press table selection data, and acquires the sliding piece number determination data and the change status based on the symbol counter (S186). Thereafter, the main CPU 93 performs a process of S191 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 93 determines in S184 that the operation stop button is not the left stop button (when S184 is NO), the main CPU 93 obtains the irregular pressing table selection data and selects the irregular pressing table selection. An irregular pressing stop table corresponding to the data is set (S187). In this process, the irregular pressing time table selection data is acquired with reference to the reel stop initial setting table (see FIG. 29).

  Next, the main CPU 93 performs a line change bit check process (S188). Details of the line change bit check process will be described later with reference to FIG. 87 described later. Next, the main CPU 93 performs line mask data change processing (S189). Details of the line mask data changing process will be described later with reference to FIG. 88 described later. After that, the main CPU 93 refers to the set table for stopping irregular pressing, and acquires the number of pieces of sliding piece determination based on the line mask data and the stop start position (S190).

  After the process of S183, S186, or S190, the main CPU 93 performs a priority pull-in control process (S191). In this process, the drawing priority order data corresponding to each symbol position in the range from the stop start position to the maximum number of sliding symbols “4” is compared, and the most appropriate number of sliding symbols is determined. The details of the priority pull-in control process will be described later with reference to FIG. 89 described later. Thereafter, the main CPU 93 ends the sliding piece number determination process, and moves the process to S167 of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 84).

[Second and third stop processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 86, the second and third stop processing performed in S183 in the flowchart (see FIG. 85) of the sliding piece number determination processing will be described.

  First, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not it is during the second stop operation (S201). In S201, when the main CPU 93 determines that it is not during the second stop operation (when S201 is NO), the main CPU 93 performs the process of S204 described later.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S201 that the main CPU 93 is at the time of the second stop operation (when S201 is YES), the main CPU 93 presses the stop buttons in order (first reel is the left reel 3L). It is determined whether or not (S202). In S202, when the main CPU 93 determines that it is not a forward press (when S202 is NO), the main CPU 93 performs a process of S204 described later.

  On the other hand, in S202, when the main CPU 93 determines that it is a forward press (when S202 is YES), the main CPU 93 performs a line change bit check process (S203). Details of the line change bit check process will be described later with reference to FIG. 87 described later.

  After the process of S203, or when S201 or S202 is NO, the main CPU 93 performs a line mask data change process (S204). Details of the line mask data changing process will be described later with reference to FIG. 88 described later. Next, the main CPU 93 performs a sliding frame number search process (S205). In this process, with reference to the stop table (FIGS. 30, 32, and 33), the number of pieces of sliding symbols is determined based on the stop start position.

  For example, when the line mask data is “00010000” corresponding to “middle reel A line”, the main CPU 93 refers to the column of “middle reel A line” of bit 4. Then, a search is sequentially performed as to whether or not the corresponding data is “1” for each symbol position within the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols from the stop start position. Next, the main CPU 93 calculates the difference from the symbol position where the corresponding data is “1” to the stop start position, and determines the calculated value as the number of sliding pieces determination data. Then, after the processing of S205, the main CPU 93 ends the second and third stop processing, and shifts the processing to S191 of the sliding piece number determination processing (see FIG. 85).

[Line change bit check processing]
Next, referring to FIG. 87, the line change bit performed in S188 in the flowchart (see FIG. 85) of the sliding piece number determining process and in S203 in the flowchart of the second and third stop processes (see FIG. 86). The check process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the change status is “1” or “2” (S211). In S211, when the main CPU 93 determines that the change status is “1” or “2” (when S211 is YES), the main CPU 93 sets the corresponding line status (S212). In this process, in this embodiment, when the change status is “1”, the A line status is set, and when the change status is “2”, the B line status is set. Then, after the processing of S212, the main CPU 93 ends the line change bit check processing, and the processing is S189 of the sliding piece number determination processing (see FIG. 85) or the second and third stop processing (see FIG. 86). The process proceeds to S204.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 93 determines in S211 that the change status is not “1” or “2” (when S211 is NO), the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the line change bit is on. (S213). In this process, the main CPU 93 refers to the column corresponding to the “middle reel line change bit” or “right reel line change bit” in the stop table (see FIGS. 32 and 33), and the data corresponding to the stop start position is stored. It is determined whether or not “1”. When the main CPU 93 determines that the data corresponding to the stop start position is not “1”, that is, the line change bit is not on (when S213 is NO), the main CPU 93 performs the line change bit check process. The process is terminated, and the process proceeds to S189 in the sliding piece number determination process (see FIG. 85) or S204 in the second and third stop processes (see FIG. 86).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 93 determines in S213 that the data corresponding to the stop start position is “1”, that is, the line change bit is ON (when S213 is YES), the main CPU 93 The line status is set (S214). The B line status is data used for changing the line mask data. Then, after the process of S214, the main CPU 93 ends the line change bit check process, and the process of S189 of the sliding piece number determination process (see FIG. 85) or the second / third stop process (see FIG. 86). The process proceeds to S204.

[Line mask data change processing]
Next, referring to FIG. 88, the line mask data to be executed in S189 in the flowchart (see FIG. 85) of the sliding piece number determining process and in S204 in the flowchart of the second and third stop processes (see FIG. 86). The change process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the C line status is set (S221). The setting of the C line status is performed in the case of forward pressing in the second post-stop control change process (see FIG. 91) described later.

  When the main CPU 93 determines that the C line status is set in S221 (when S221 is YES), the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the operation stop button at the second stop is the middle stop button. A determination is made (S222).

  In S222, when the main CPU 93 determines that the operation stop button at the second stop is the middle stop button (when S222 is YES), the main CPU 93 rotates the line mask data twice to the right (S223). ). If it is a forward press and the operation stop button at the second stop is a middle stop button, the operation stop button at the third stop is a right stop button. Therefore, the line mask data is changed from “00000010” to “10000000” by the process of S223. As a result, the column of bit 7 corresponding to the “right reel C line data” of the stop table for second and third stops (see FIG. 32) at the time of forward pressing is referred. Then, after the processing of S223, the main CPU 93 ends the line mask data change processing, and the processing is S190 of the sliding piece number determination processing (see FIG. 85) or the second and third stop processing (see FIG. 86). The process proceeds to S205.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 93 determines in S222 that the operation stop button at the time of the second stop is not the middle stop button (when S222 is NO), the main CPU 93 rotates the line mask data twice to the left ( S224). If it is a forward press and the operation stop button at the second stop is not the middle stop button, the operation stop button at the third stop becomes the middle stop button. Therefore, the line mask data is changed from “00010000” to “01000000” by the process of S224. As a result, the column of bit 6 corresponding to the “middle reel C line data” of the stop table for the second and third stops at the time of forward pressing is referred. Then, after the processing of S224, the main CPU 93 ends the line mask data change processing, and the processing is S190 of the sliding piece number determination processing (see FIG. 85) or the second and third stop processing (see FIG. 86). The process proceeds to S205.

  In S221, when the main CPU 93 determines that the C line status is not set (when S221 is NO), the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the B line status is set (S225). . In S225, when the main CPU 93 determines that the B line status is not set (in the case where S225 is NO), the main CPU 93 ends the line mask data changing process, and the process is determined as the number of sliding frames (see FIG. 85) or S205 of the second and third stop processing (see FIG. 86).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 93 determines that the B line status is set in S225 (when S225 is YES), the main CPU 93 rotates the line mask data once to the right (S226). By this processing, for example, when the line mask data is “00000010”, it is changed to “00000001”. As a result, the column corresponding to “B line data” in the stop table (see FIGS. 32 and 33) is referred to. Then, after the process of S226, the main CPU 93 ends the line mask data change process, and the process of S190 of the slip piece number determination process (see FIG. 85) or the second / third stop process (see FIG. 86). The process proceeds to S205.

[Priority pull-in control processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 89, the priority pull-in control process performed in S191 in the flowchart (see FIG. 85) of the sliding piece number determination process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 93 sets a search order table (see FIG. 35) (S231). Next, the main CPU 93 sets initial values for the search order counter and the number of checks (S232). Specifically, the main CPU 93 sets “1” as an initial value in the search order counter. Further, the main CPU 93 sets the data length of the search order table as an initial value for the number of checks. Specifically, “5” is set as the initial value of the number of checks.

  Next, the main CPU 93 sets the start address of a stop order table (not shown), and adds the address of the search order table based on the sliding piece number determination data (S233).

  Next, the main CPU 93 obtains the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the value of the search order counter (S234). Next, the main CPU 93 adds the acquired number of sliding frames to the expected stop start address, and acquires pull-in priority data (S235).

  Next, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the pull-in priority data acquired in S235 exceeds the pull-in priority data acquired previously (S236). In S236, when the main CPU 93 determines that the pull-in priority data acquired in S235 does not exceed the pull-in priority data acquired previously (when S236 is NO), the main CPU 93 performs the process of S238 described later. Do.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 93 determines in S236 that the pull-in priority data acquired in S235 exceeds the pull-in priority data acquired previously (in the case where S236 is YES), the main CPU 93 detects the slip acquired in S234. The number of frames is saved (S237).

  Next, the main CPU 93 decrements the number of checks by 1, and increments the search order counter by 1 (S238).

  Next, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the number of checks is “0” (S239). In S239, when the main CPU 93 determines that the number of checks is not “0” (when S239 is NO), the main CPU 93 returns the process to S234 and repeats the processes after S234.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 93 determines that the number of checks is “0” in S239 (when S239 is YES), the main CPU 93 restores the number of sliding symbols that have been retreated (S240). Thereafter, the main CPU 93 ends the priority pull-in control process and also ends the sliding piece number determination process (see FIG. 85).

[Control change processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 90, the control change process performed in S172 in the flowchart of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 84) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not it is after the third stop (S251). When the main CPU 93 determines in S251 that it is after the third stop (when S251 is YES), the main CPU 93 ends the control change process, and the process is S173 of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 84). Move to.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 93 determines in S251 that it is not after the third stop (when S251 is NO), the main CPU 93 determines whether or not it is after the second stop (S252). When the main CPU 93 determines in S252 that it is after the second stop (when S252 is YES), the main CPU 93 performs a control process after the second stop (S253). The details of the second post-stop control process will be described later with reference to FIG. 91 described later. Then, after the process of S253, the main CPU 93 ends the control change process and moves the process to S173 of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 84).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S252 that the main CPU 93 is not after the second stop (when S252 is NO), the main CPU 93 determines whether or not it is a forward press (S254). In S254, when the main CPU 93 determines that it is not a forward press (when S254 is NO), the main CPU 93 ends the control change process and moves the process to S173 of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 84).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S254 that the main CPU 93 is the forward press (when S254 is YES), the main CPU 93 determines the forward push control change table according to the forward push table change data (see FIG. 31). And the number of searches is set (S255).

  Next, the main CPU 93 acquires a planned stop position (S256). Then, the main CPU 93 updates the change target position according to the acquired planned stop position (S257).

  Next, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the change target position updated in S257 matches the planned stop position (S258). In S258, when the main CPU 93 determines that the updated change target position does not match the scheduled stop position (when S258 is NO), the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the number of searches is “0”. (S259). When the main CPU 93 determines that the number of searches is not “0” in S259 (when S259 is NO), the main CPU 93 returns the process to S257 and repeats the processes after S257.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 93 determines that the number of searches is “0” in S259 (when S259 is YES), the main CPU 93 sets the second- Obtained as the third stop table number and set the corresponding stop table (S260).

  Next, the main CPU 93 sets “0” in the C line check data (S261). After the process of S261, the main CPU 93 ends the control change process, and moves the process to S173 of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 84).

  In S258, when the main CPU 93 determines that the updated change target position coincides with the scheduled stop position (when S258 is YES), the main CPU 93 performs the second pressing operation according to the value of the line change status. The third stop table number and C line check data are acquired (S262).

  Next, the main CPU 93 sets the corresponding stop table based on the second and third stop table numbers for forward pressing (S263). After the process of S263, the main CPU 93 ends the control change process, and moves the process to S173 of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 84).

[Control change processing after second stop]
Next, the second post-stop control change process performed in S253 in the flowchart of the control change process (see FIG. 90) will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not it is a forward press (S271). In S271, when the main CPU 93 determines that it is not a forward press (when S271 is NO), the main CPU 93 ends the control change process after the second stop and also ends the control change process (see FIG. 90). .

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S271 that the main CPU 93 is a forward press (when S271 is YES), the main CPU 93 determines whether the C line check data is on (change status is “3”) or not. Is determined (S272). The C line check data is acquired by the process of S262 of the control change process (see FIG. 90). In S272, when the main CPU 93 determines that the C line check data is not ON (in the case where S272 is NO), the main CPU 93 ends the control change process after the second stop and the control change process (FIG. 90) also ends.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 93 determines that the C line check data is on in S272 (when S272 is YES), the main CPU 93 turns on the line change bit corresponding to the stop start position at the second stop. It is determined whether or not (S273). In S273, when the main CPU 93 determines that the line change bit corresponding to the stop start position at the time of the second stop is not ON (when S273 is NO), the main CPU 93 ends the control change process after the second stop. At the same time, the control change process (see FIG. 90) is also terminated.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 93 determines in S273 that the line change bit corresponding to the stop start position at the time of the second stop is on (in the case where S273 is YES), the main CPU 93 performs the stored forward pressing. “1” is added to the second and third stop table numbers, and the corresponding stop table is set (S274). Next, the main CPU 93 sets the C line status (S275). Then, after the process of S275, the main CPU 93 ends the second post-stop control change process and also ends the control change process (see FIG. 90).

[RT control processing]
Next, the RT control process performed in S17 in the main flow (see FIG. 73) will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, the RT control process described below is executed by the main control circuit 91. In other words, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 91 also serves as means (special game determination means) for determining the transition to the BB game state at the time of BB winning prize (operation).

  First, the main CPU 93 refers to the RT transition table (see FIG. 14) and checks the RT game state transition conditions (the RT game state end condition and the activation condition) that can be established in the current (transition source) RT game state. (S281).

  Next, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the RT gaming state transition condition is satisfied (S282). In S282, when the main CPU 93 determines that the RT game state transition condition is not satisfied (when S282 is NO), the main CPU 93 performs the process of S284 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 93 determines in S282 that the RT gaming state transition condition is satisfied (when S282 is YES), the main CPU 93 refers to the RT transition table (see FIG. 14) and transitions. Based on the condition, the RT game state flag of the transfer destination is set to a predetermined bit of the game state flag storage area (see FIG. 44), and the game state flag storage area is updated (S283).

  After the process of S283 or when S282 is NO, the main CPU 93 performs a display command transmission process (S284). Specifically, the main CPU 93 transmits a display command to the sub control circuit 101. The display command includes parameters that specify a display combination, a payout number, and the like. Then, after the process of S284, the main CPU 93 ends the RT control process and moves the process to S18 of the main flow (see FIG. 73).

[Bonus end check process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 93, the bonus end check process performed in S19 in the main flow (see FIG. 73) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 93 refers to the gaming state flag storage area (see FIG. 44) to determine whether or not the BB (BB associated with any of the combination names “C_BB — 01” to “C_BB — 09”) is in operation. (S291). In S291, when the main CPU 93 determines that the BB is not operating (when S291 is NO), the main CPU 93 ends the bonus end check process, and moves the process to S20 of the main flow (see FIG. 73). .

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 93 determines in S291 that the BB is operating (when S291 is YES), the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter is less than “0”. (S292).

  In S292, when the main CPU 93 determines that the value of the bonus end number counter is less than “0” (when S292 is YES), the main CPU 93 performs a bonus end command transmission process (S293). In this process, the main CPU 93 transmits a bonus end command to the sub-control circuit 101. The bonus end command includes information indicating that the bonus game has ended.

  Next, the main CPU 93 sets a lock time (4500 ms) corresponding to the game lock (the above-described third game lock) performed at the end of the BB in the lock timer (S294). This process starts the game lock at the end of the BB. Next, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the value of the lock timer is “0” (S295).

  In S295, when the main CPU 93 determines that the value of the lock timer is not “0” (when S295 is NO), the main CPU 93 repeats the process of S295 until the value of the lock timer becomes “0”. stand by.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 93 determines in S295 that the value of the lock timer is “0” (when S295 is YES), the main CPU 93 performs bonus end time processing (S296). In this process, the main CPU 93 clears the bonus end number counter and sets the gaming state flag (BB gaming state flag) corresponding to the activated BB to the off state. When the value of the bonus end number counter is less than “0”, it means that the number of medals paid out exceeds a predetermined number (297 or 144) during the BB gaming state.

  Next, the main CPU 93 performs initialization processing at the end of the bonus (S297). After the process of S297, the main CPU 93 ends the bonus end check process and moves the process to S20 of the main flow (see FIG. 73).

  Here, returning to the processing of S292 again, when the main CPU 93 determines in S292 that the value of the bonus end number counter is not less than “0” (when S292 is NO), the main CPU 93 Then, each value of the possible game number counter is updated (S298). The value of the winable number counter is decremented by “1” when a small role (a medal payout) is displayed, and the value of the possible game number counter is “1” for one unit game regardless of the stop pattern. Is subtracted.

  Next, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the value of the winning number counter or the value of the possible game number counter is “0” (S299). In S299, when the main CPU 93 determines that the value of the winning number counter or the value of the possible game number counter is not “0” (when S299 is NO), the main CPU 93 ends the bonus end check process. The process proceeds to S20 of the main flow (see FIG. 73).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 93 determines in S299 that the value of the winning number counter or the value of the possible game number counter is “0” (when S299 is YES), the main CPU 93 performs processing at the end of RB. (S300). Specifically, processing such as setting the RB gaming state flag to an OFF state, clearing the values of the winning possible number counter and the gaming possible number counter is performed. Thereafter, the main CPU 93 ends the bonus end check process, and moves the process to S20 of the main flow (see FIG. 73).

[Bonus activation check process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 94, the bonus operation check process performed in S20 in the main flow (see FIG. 73) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the BB (BB according to any of the combination names “C_BB — 01” to “C_BB — 09”) is operating (S311). In S311, when the main CPU 93 determines that the BB is not operating (when S311 is NO), the main CPU 93 performs a process of S314 described later.

  On the other hand, in S311, when the main CPU 93 determines that the BB is operating (when S311 is YES), the main CPU 93 determines whether the RB is operating (S312). In S312, when the main CPU 93 determines that the RB is operating (when S312 is YES), the main CPU 93 ends the bonus operation check process, and the process proceeds to S2 of the main flow (see FIG. 73). Move.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 93 determines that the RB is not operating in S312 (when S312 is NO), the main CPU 93 performs the RB operation process based on the bonus operation table (see FIG. 12). (S313). After the process of S313, the main CPU 93 ends the bonus operation check process, and moves the process to S2 of the main flow (see FIG. 73).

  If S311 is NO, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the bonus game is winning (S314). In the present embodiment, a bonus game winning is a display on a valid line of a combination of symbols corresponding to any of the combination names “C_BB — 01” to “C_BB — 09”. In S314, when the main CPU 93 determines that the bonus game is not a winning game (when S314 is NO), the main CPU 93 performs a process of S320 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 93 determines that the bonus game is a win in S314 (when S314 is YES), the main CPU 93 determines the winning bonus game based on the bonus operating table (see FIG. 12). A corresponding bonus activation process is performed (S315). In this process, the main CPU 93 refers to the bonus operating time table (see FIG. 12), sets “1” to the corresponding bit in the gaming state flag storage area (see FIG. 44), and sets the bonus end number counter. The numerical value is set to a predetermined value (“297” or “144”). Further, in this process, the RB operation process described in S313 is also performed.

  Next, the main CPU 93 clears the value of the carryover combination storage area (S316). Next, the main CPU 93 performs a bonus start command transmission process (S317). In this process, the main CPU 93 transmits a bonus start command to the sub control circuit 101. The bonus start command includes information indicating that the bonus game has started.

  Next, the main CPU 93 sets a lock time (10000 ms) corresponding to the game lock (the above-described third game lock) to be performed at the time of winning the BB in the lock timer (S318). By this process, the game lock at the time of winning the BB is started. Next, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the value of the lock timer is “0” (S319).

  When the main CPU 93 determines that the value of the lock timer is not “0” in S319 (when S319 is NO), the main CPU 93 repeats the process of S319 until the value of the lock timer becomes “0”. stand by.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 93 determines in S319 that the value of the lock timer is “0” (when S319 is YES), the main CPU 93 ends the bonus operation check process, and the process proceeds to the main flow (FIG. 73).

  When S314 is NO, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the winning combination related to replaying (replay) is a winning (S320). In S320, when the main CPU 93 determines that the role related to replay is not winning (when S320 is NO), the main CPU 93 ends the bonus operation check process, and the process of the main flow (see FIG. 73). Move to S2.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 93 determines in S320 that the combination related to replaying is a win (when S320 is YES), the main CPU 93 requests automatic insertion of medals (S321). That is, the main CPU 93 copies the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion number counter. After the process of S321, the main CPU 93 ends the bonus operation check process, and moves the process to S2 of the main flow (see FIG. 73).

[Interrupt processing under the control of the main CPU (1.1172 msec)]
Next, with reference to FIG. 95, an interrupt process periodically executed at 1.1172 msec intervals under the control of the main CPU 93 will be described. This interrupt process is also executed during the process of S12 of the main flow (see FIG. 73), for example.

  First, the main CPU 93 saves the register (S331). Next, the main CPU 93 performs an input port check process (S332). In this process, signals input from various switches such as a stop switch on the stop switch substrate 80 are checked.

  Next, the main CPU 93 performs timer update processing (S333). In this process, the main CPU 93 performs a process of subtracting the value of the lock timer for each interrupt process, for example. Next, the main CPU 93 performs communication data transmission processing (S334). In this processing, various commands are mainly transmitted to the sub-control circuit 101 as appropriate.

  Next, the main CPU 93 performs a reel control process (S335). In this process, the main CPU 93 starts the rotation of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R when the rotation start of all the main reels is requested, and then the main reels rotate at a constant speed. The three stepping motors are driven and controlled. When the number of sliding symbols is determined, the main CPU 93 updates the symbol counter of the corresponding main reel by the number of sliding symbols. Then, the main CPU 93 waits until the updated symbol counter matches the value corresponding to the planned stop position (the symbol at the planned stop position reaches the area on the effective line of the reel display window 4). The corresponding stepping motor is driven and controlled so that the rotation of the main reel is decelerated and stopped. Further, in the present embodiment, in the process of S335, when the game lock is set as well as the normal acceleration process, constant speed process and stop process of the main reel, the main CPU 93 determines the type of the game lock. The corresponding lock and reel effects (reel action) are also controlled.

  Next, the main CPU 93 performs a lamp and 7-segment driving process (S336). In this process, the main CPU 93 drives and controls the 7-segment display 24 to display the number of payouts and the number of credits. Next, the main CPU 93 performs a register restoration process (S337). After that, the main CPU 93 ends the interrupt process.

<Description of operation of sub-control circuit>
Next, the contents of various processes (tasks) executed by the sub CPU 102 of the sub control circuit 101 using a program will be described with reference to FIGS. 96 to 106.

[Main board communication task]
First, the main board communication task performed by the sub CPU 102 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 102 performs a reception check on the command transmitted from the main control circuit 91 (S401). Next, when receiving a command, the sub CPU 102 extracts the type of the received command (S402).

  Next, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the command type is normal (S403). In the present embodiment, the command type is associated with one of a plurality of types of codes, and when the game is operating normally, the type of the command is one of the plurality of types of codes. Therefore, in the process of S403, if the received command type code is one of a plurality of types of codes, the sub CPU 102 determines that the command type is normal. On the other hand, if the command type code is other than a plurality of types of codes, the sub CPU 102 determines that some abnormality (including an illegal act) has occurred during the game, and determines that the command type is not a normal command type.

  When the sub CPU 102 determines in S403 that the command type is not normal (when S403 is NO), the sub CPU 102 returns the process to S401 and repeats the processes after S401.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 102 determines in S403 that the command type is normal (YES in S403), the sub CPU 102 stores a message in the message queue based on the received command (S404). . The message queue is a mechanism for exchanging information between processes. Then, after the processing of S404, the sub CPU 102 returns the processing to S401 and repeats the processing after S401.

[Direction registration task]
Next, an effect registration task performed by the sub CPU 102 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 102 extracts a message from the message queue (S411). Next, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not there is a message in the message queue (S412). In S412, when the sub CPU 102 determines that there is no message in the message queue (when S412 is NO), the sub CPU 102 performs processing of S415 described later.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 102 determines in S412 that there is a message in the message queue (when S412 is YES), the sub CPU 102 copies the game information from the message (S413). In this process, for example, various data such as the internal winning combination, the type of reel that has stopped rotating, the display combination, and the game state flag specified by the parameters are copied to a storage area (not shown) provided in the sub-RAM 103. The

  Next, the sub CPU 102 performs an effect content determination process (S414). In this process, the sub CPU 102 determines the contents of the effect, registers the effect data, and the like according to the type of the received command. Details of the effect content determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. 98 described later.

  Next, the sub CPU 102 registers animation data (S415). Next, the sub CPU 102 registers sound data (S416). Next, the sub CPU 102 registers lamp data (S417). These registration processes are performed based on the effect data registered in the effect content determination process of S414. After the processing of S417, the sub CPU 102 returns the processing to S411 and repeats the processing after S411.

[Production content decision processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 98, the effect content determination process performed in S414 in the flowchart of the effect registration task (see FIG. 97) will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 102 determines whether a start command is received (S421).

  When the sub CPU 102 determines in S421 that the start command is being received (when S421 is YES), the sub CPU 102 performs a start command receiving process (S422). In this process, the sub CPU 102 extracts various random numbers for effects, determines an effect number by lottery based on an internal winning combination, and registers it. Here, the production number is data for designating the content of the production to be executed this time. Details of the start command reception process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the sub CPU 102 registers the production data at the start according to the registered production number (S423). The effect data is data that designates animation data, sound data, and lamp data. Therefore, when the effect data is registered, the corresponding animation data and the like are determined, and effects such as display of video are executed. Then, after the process of S423, the sub CPU 102 ends the effect content determination process and moves the process to S415 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 97).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 102 determines in S421 that the start command is not received (when S421 is NO), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the reel stop command is received (S424).

  When the sub CPU 102 determines in S424 that the reel stop command is being received (when S424 is YES), the sub CPU 102 performs a reel stop command receiving process (S425). When the JR effect is won, it is determined in this process whether or not the player has successfully stopped each main reel. Details of the reel stop command reception process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the sub CPU 102 registers the production data at the time of stop according to the registered production number and the type of the operation stop button (S426). Thereafter, the sub CPU 102 ends the effect content determination process, and moves the process to S415 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 97).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S424 that the sub CPU 102 is not receiving a reel stop command (when S424 is NO), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not it is a display command reception (S427).

  When the sub CPU 102 determines in S427 that the display command is being received (when S427 is YES), the sub CPU 102 registers the display effect data according to the registered effect number and display combination. (S428). Thereafter, the sub CPU 102 ends the effect content determination process, and moves the process to S415 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 97).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S427 that the display command is not received (when S427 is NO), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the payout end command is received (S429). In S429, when the sub CPU 102 determines that it is time to receive a payout end command (when S429 is YES), the sub CPU 102 performs payout end command reception processing (S430). Thereafter, the sub CPU 102 ends the effect content determination process, and moves the process to S415 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 97).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S429 that the sub CPU 102 is not receiving a payout end command (NO in S429), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not it is a bonus start command reception (S431).

  When the sub CPU 102 determines in S431 that the bonus start command is being received (when S431 is YES), the sub CPU 102 sets various related flags for BB control to the on state and sets the number of successful JR times. “0” is set (S432). Specifically, the sub CPU 102 sets any one of the red 7BB flag, the blue 7BB flag, and the premium BB flag to the on state based on the internal winning combination. At this time, when one of the red 7BB flag and the blue 7BB flag is set to the on state, the sub CPU 102 also sets the BB start flag to the on state.

  Next, the sub CPU 102 registers effect data for starting the bonus (S433). Then, after the processing of S433, the sub CPU 102 ends the effect content determination process, and moves the process to S415 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 97).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 102 determines in S431 that the bonus start command is not received (when S431 is NO), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not it is a bonus end command reception (S434). In S434, when the sub CPU 102 determines that it is not at the time of receiving the bonus end command (when S434 is NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the effect content determination process, and the process is performed in S415 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 97). Move to.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 102 determines in S434 that the bonus end command is being received (S434 is YES), the sub CPU 102 registers bonus end effect data (S435). Next, the sub CPU 102 sets various related flags for BB control to an off state (S436).

  Next, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the ART winning flag is on (S437). The ART winning flag is turned on when the JR effect executed in the normal BB state is successful, and when the ART lottery process when the JR is successful is won (see FIG. 106 described later). The ART winning flag is stored in the sub RAM 103.

  In S437, when the sub CPU 102 determines that the ART winning flag is not on (when S437 is NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the effect content determination process, and the process is performed in the effect registration task (see FIG. 97). Move to S415.

  On the other hand, in S437, when the sub CPU 102 determines that the ART winning flag is on (when S437 is YES), the sub CPU 102 turns on the ART flag, the ART start flag, the FC start flag, and the FC generation flag. The normal flag is set to the off state (S438). By this process, the game in the ART state is started after the end of the BB game.

  Next, the sub CPU 102 sets the ART winning flag to an off state (S439). After the process of S439, the sub CPU 102 ends the effect content determination process, and moves the process to S415 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 97).

[Start command reception processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 99, the process at the time of start command reception performed in S422 in the flowchart of the effect content determination process (see FIG. 98) will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the sub gaming state is the BB state (S441). In this process, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the sub gaming state is the BB state based on the on / off state of the red 7BB flag, the blue 7BB flag, and the premium BB flag managed by the sub control circuit 101. . The sub CPU 102 determines that the sub gaming state is the BB state when any of these BB flags is in the on state.

  In S441, when the sub CPU 102 determines that the sub game state is the BB state (when S441 is YES), the sub CPU 102 performs a process during BB (S442). Details of the BB in-process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 102 determines in S441 that the sub gaming state is not the BB state (when S441 is NO), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the sub gaming state is the ART state (S443). . In this process, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the sub gaming state is the ART state based on the on / off state of the ART flag managed by the sub control circuit 101. The sub CPU 102 determines that the sub gaming state is the ART state when the ART flag is on.

  In S443, when the sub CPU 102 determines that the sub gaming state is the ART state (when S443 is YES), the sub CPU 102 performs the ART processing (S444). The details of the ART processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 102 determines in S443 that the sub gaming state is not the ART state (when S443 is NO), the sub CPU 102 performs normal middle processing (S445). Note that details of the normal middle processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the sub CPU 102 performs an effect lottery process (S446). In this process, for example, the sub CPU 102 refers to an effect number lottery table (not shown) based on various kinds of information such as the results of various lotteries performed in the various processes described above, the sub game state, the internal winning combination, Determine the production number. After the process of S446, the sub CPU 102 ends the process at the time of receiving the start command, and moves the process to S423 of the effect content determination process (see FIG. 98).

[BB processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 100, the BB in-process performed in S442 in the flowchart (see FIG. 99) of the start command reception process will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the sub gaming state is a normal 7-state BB state (a normal medium red 7BB state or a normal medium blue 7BB state) (S451). In this process, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the sub gaming state is the normal 7-state BB state based on the on / off state of the red 7BB flag, the blue 7BB flag, the premium BB flag, and the normal flag. Note that, when one of the red 7BB flag and the blue 7BB flag is in the on state and the normal flag is in the on state, the sub CPU 102 determines that the sub gaming state is in the normal 7-state BB state.

  In S451, when the sub CPU 102 determines that the sub gaming state is not the normal 7-match BB state (when S451 is NO determination), that is, the sub gaming state is the ART 7-match BB state or the premium BB state. The sub CPU 102 performs a process of S458 described later.

  On the other hand, in S451, when the sub CPU 102 determines that the sub gaming state is the normal BB state with 7 matches (when S451 is YES), the sub CPU 102 determines whether the BB start flag is on or off. It is determined whether or not the current game is a game at the beginning of the normal 7-color BB (normal medium red 7BB or normal medium blue 7BB) (S452). In this process, when the BB start flag is on, the sub CPU 102 determines that the current game is a normal BB start game with 7 matches in progress.

  In S452, when the sub CPU 102 determines that the current game is not a normal 7-game BB start game (when S452 is NO), the sub CPU 102 performs a process of S454 described later. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 102 determines in S452 that the current game is a normal BB start game (when S452 is YES), the sub CPU 102 performs ART entry mode selection processing (S453). . In this process, a selection effect process of the ART entry mode by the player is performed. The details of the ART entry mode selection process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After the processing of S453, or when S452 is NO, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the number of times of successful JR in the game period of the current 7 regular BB states is 3 or more (S454).

  In S454, when the sub CPU 102 determines that the number of JR successes is 3 or more (when S454 is YES), the sub CPU 102 terminates the BB process and starts the process when the start command is received (FIG. 99). (See step S446). In other words, in the present embodiment, the JR lottery process described later is not performed in a situation where the number of JR successes is 3 or more in the normal BB state gaming period.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 102 determines that the number of JR successes is not 3 or more (less than 3) in S454 (when S454 is NO), the sub CPU 102 performs a JR lottery process (S455). In this process, the sub CPU 102 refers to the JR lottery table (see FIG. 66) during the 7-set BB (normal), and determines whether or not the JR effect is won.

  Next, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the JR effect is won (S456). In S456, when the sub CPU 102 determines that the JR effect has not been won (when S456 is NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the process during BB, and the process is a process when a start command is received (see FIG. 99). Move on to S446.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 102 determines that the JR effect is won in S456 (when S456 is YES), the sub CPU 102 sets the JR generation flag to the on state (S457). This process generates a JR effect. Then, after the process of S457, the sub CPU 102 ends the process during BB, and moves the process to S446 of the start command reception process (see FIG. 99).

  Here, the process returns to S451 again, and if S451 is NO (when the sub gaming state is the 7th BB state during the ART or the premium BB state), the sub CPU 102 performs the ART addition game number lottery process. (S458). In this process, the sub CPU 102 refers to an additional lottery table (see FIG. 71 or 72) corresponding to the number of ART games corresponding to the sub gaming state, and determines the number of ART additional games.

  Next, the sub CPU 102 adds the ART added game number (lottery result) determined in S458 to the current remaining ART game number (S459).

  Next, the sub CPU 102 performs a JR lottery process (S460). In this process, the sub CPU 102 refers to the JR lottery table (see FIG. 67 or 68) corresponding to the sub gaming state, determines whether the JR effect is won or not, and the number of ART added games (5, 10 or 30G). In this JR lottery process, the winning probability of the JR effect varies depending on the number of successful JR times during the game period of the current BB state.

  Next, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the JR effect is won (S461). In S461, when the sub CPU 102 determines that the JR effect has not been won (in the case where S461 is NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the BB processing and executes the start command reception processing (see FIG. 99). Move on to S446.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 102 determines that the JR effect has been won in S461 (in the case where S461 is YES), the sub CPU 102 sets the JR generation flag to the on state (S462). This process generates a JR effect.

  Next, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the number of the ART addition games (JR lottery result) at the time of the JR success determined in the JR lottery processing is larger than 10 games (the specified number of addition unit games) (S463). In S463, when the sub CPU 102 determines that the JR lottery result is not larger than 10 games (when S463 is NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the BB process and starts the process when the start command is received (FIG. 99). (See step S446).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 102 determines in S463 that the JR lottery result is greater than 10 games (when S463 is YES), the sub CPU 102 determines that the JR lottery result (the number of ART added games when JR is successful is 30 games). An effect that suggests that there is something on the liquid crystal screen 11a is set (S464). After the process of S464, the sub CPU 102 ends the process during BB, and moves the process to S446 of the start command reception process (see FIG. 99).

  In the present embodiment, the JR control lottery processing of S455 and S460 during the BB processing is executed by the sub-control circuit 101. In other words, in the present embodiment, the sub control circuit 101 also serves as means for determining whether or not to execute the JR effect (privilege effect determining means). In the present embodiment, the sub-control circuit 101 executes the processes of S463 and S464 during the BB process. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub control circuit 101 does not notify the information suggesting the number of ART added games when the number of ART added games when JR is successful (JR lottery result) is 10 games or less. When the number of ART added games at the time of JR success (JR lottery result) is larger than 10 games, it also serves as means for notifying information indicating the number of ART added games (addition number suggesting effect executing means).

[ART entry mode selection process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 101, the ART entry mode selection process performed in S453 in the flowchart of the BB processing (see FIG. 100) will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 102 controls the liquid crystal display device 11 to display an effect image (ART entry mode selection screen) that enables the player to select the ART entry mode on the liquid crystal screen 11a (S471). By this process, the ART entry mode selection effect is started, and the player can select and determine a desired ART entry mode (any one of the entry modes A to D) on the ART entry mode selection screen.

  Note that the selection and determination operation of the ART entry mode by the player is executed as follows. First, when the ART rush mode selection effect is started, each option image of the rush modes A to D is displayed in the ART rush mode selection screen, for example. The player operates a selection button 25 provided on the front door 2b to select a desired entry mode option image from among the entry modes A to D. Then, when the player presses the MAX bet button 21 in a state where the desired entry mode selection image is selected, the selection of the desired entry mode is determined.

  Next, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the ART entry mode has been determined by the player (S472).

  In S472, when the sub CPU 102 determines that the ART entry mode has not been determined by the player (when S472 is NO), the sub CPU 102 repeats the determination processing of S472. That is, at the start of the normal 7-set BB (normal medium red 7BB or normal medium blue 7BB), the player enters a standby state until the player enters the ART entry mode. Note that the present invention is not limited to this, and if the selection operation by the player is not performed before the predetermined time elapses after the start of the ART rush mode selection effect, the rush modes A to D are selected. The rush mode may be automatically determined. In this case, the predetermined entry mode automatically determined may be determined in advance, or may be determined at random every execution of the effect.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 102 determines in S472 that the ART entry mode has been determined by the player (YES in S472), the sub CPU 102 registers the determined ART entry mode (S473). Next, the sub CPU 102 sets the BB start flag to an off state (S474). Then, after the process of S474, the sub CPU 102 ends the ART entry mode selection process, and moves the process to S454 of the BB process (see FIG. 100).

[Processing during ART]
Next, with reference to FIG. 102, a description will be given of the ART processing performed in S444 in the flowchart of the start command reception processing (see FIG. 99).

  First, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the ART start flag is on (S481). In this process, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the current game is an ART set start game.

  In S481, when the sub CPU 102 determines that the ART start flag is in the on state (when S481 is YES), the sub CPU 102 performs the FC in-process (S482). In this process, the above-described FC game control process at the start of ART set, that is, the FC game process for determining the number of ART initial games is performed. Details of the mid-FC processing will be described later with reference to FIG. After the processing of S482, the sub CPU 102 ends the ART processing, and moves the processing to S446 of the start command reception processing (see FIG. 99).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 102 determines in S481 that the ART start flag is not in the on state (when S481 is NO), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the FC generation flag is in the on state (S483). . In this process, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the current game is a game during the FC game period.

  In S483, when the sub CPU 102 determines that the FC generation flag is in the ON state (when S483 is YES), the sub CPU 102 performs an FC in-process (S484). In this process, the FC game control process during the ART set period described above is performed. Details of the mid-FC processing will be described later with reference to FIG. After the process of S484, the sub CPU 102 ends the ART process, and moves the process to S446 of the start command reception process (see FIG. 99).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 102 determines in S483 that the FC generation flag is not on (when S483 is NO), the sub CPU 102 subtracts 1 from the current remaining ART game number (S485).

  Next, the sub CPU 102 performs FC / ART game number lottery processing (S486). In this processing, the sub CPU 102 refers to the FC during FC ART extra lottery table (see FIGS. 58A and 58B), and based on the internal winning combination, the presence / absence of FC game winning / non-winning and ART game additional games Both lottery processes are performed simultaneously.

  Next, the sub CPU 102 adds the number of added ART games (lottery result) determined by the lottery process in S486 to the current remaining ART game number (S487). Next, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the FC game is won by the lottery process of S486 (S488).

  When the sub CPU 102 determines that the FC game is won in S488 (when S488 is YES), the sub CPU 102 sets the FC start flag and the FC generation flag to the on state (S489). With this process, the FC game is started from the next game. Then, after the processing of S489, the sub CPU 102 ends the ART processing, and moves the processing to S446 of the start command reception processing (see FIG. 99).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 102 determines that the FC game is not won in S488 (when S488 is NO), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the remaining number of ART games is 0 (S490).

  In S490, when the sub CPU 102 determines that the number of remaining ART games is not 0 (in the case where S490 is NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the ART processing and receives the start command (see FIG. 99). To S446. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 102 determines that the number of remaining ART games is 0 in S490 (when S490 is YES), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not ART continuation is determined (S491). The ART continuous lottery is performed in an FC process described later, and is performed at the start of setting the current ART.

  When the sub CPU 102 determines that the ART continuation is determined in S491 (when S491 is YES), the sub CPU 102 sets the ART start flag, the FC start flag, and the FC generation flag to the on state (S492). ). Then, after the processing of S492, the sub CPU 102 ends the ART processing, and moves the processing to S446 of the start command reception processing (see FIG. 99).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 102 determines in S491 that the ART continuation has not been determined (NO in S491), that is, when the gaming period in the ART state ends, the sub CPU 102 turns off the ART flag. And the normal flag is set to the on state (S493). After the processing of S493, the sub CPU 102 ends the ART processing, and moves the processing to S446 of the start command reception processing (see FIG. 99).

[Processing during FC]
Next, in-FC processing performed in S482 or S484 in the flowchart of ART processing (see FIG. 102) will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the ART start flag is on (S501). In this process, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the current game is an ART set start game.

  In S501, when the sub CPU 102 determines that the ART start flag is not in the on state (when S501 is NO), the sub CPU 102 performs a process of S507 described later. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 102 determines in S501 that the ART start flag is in the on state (when S501 is YES), the sub CPU 102 performs the ART continuous lottery process (S502). In this process, the sub CPU 102 refers to the ART continuation lottery table (see FIG. 59), and determines whether or not to continue the ART based on the currently set loop mode.

  Next, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the ART continuation is won by the lottery process of S502 (S503). In S503, when the sub CPU 102 determines that the ART continuation has not been won (when S503 is NO), the sub CPU 102 performs a process of S506 described later.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 102 determines in step S503 that ART continuation has been won (in the case where S503 is YES), the sub CPU 102 performs ART loop mode promotion lottery processing (S504). In this process, the sub CPU 102 refers to the loop mode transition lottery table (see FIG. 60), and based on the loop mode set in the current set (current) ART, the loop mode in the next set (next) ART. To decide. Next, the sub CPU 102 sets the determined loop mode of the next set of ART (S505).

  After the processing of S505 or when S503 is NO, the sub CPU 102 sets the ART start flag to an off state (S506).

  After the processing of S506 or when S501 is NO, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the FC start flag is on (S507). In this process, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the current game is a start game of the FC game period.

  In S507, when the sub CPU 102 determines that the FC start flag is not in the on state (when S507 is NO), the sub CPU 102 performs the process of S512 described later. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 102 determines in S507 that the FC start flag is in the on state (when S507 is YES), the sub CPU 102 sets “5” as the number of remaining FC games (S508).

  Next, the sub CPU 102 performs FC mode lottery processing (S509). In this process, the sub CPU 102 refers to the FC mode lottery table (see FIGS. 61A and 61B) and determines the FC mode based on the internal winning combination. Next, the sub CPU 102 sets the determined FC mode (S510). Next, the sub CPU 102 sets the FC start flag to an off state (S511).

  After the processing of S511 or when S507 is NO, the sub CPU 102 performs the FC game number addition lottery processing (S512). In this process, the sub CPU 102 refers to the FC game number addition lottery table (see FIGS. 62 and 63) corresponding to the set FC mode, and determines the FC addition game number based on the internal winning combination. Next, the sub CPU 102 adds the determined FC addition game number (lottery result) to the current remaining FC game number (S513).

  Next, the sub CPU 102 performs ART game number addition lottery processing (S514). In this process, the sub CPU 102 refers to the FC extra lottery table (see FIGS. 64 and 65) corresponding to the set FC mode, and determines the ART extra game number based on the internal winning combination. Next, the sub CPU 102 adds the determined ART addition game number (lottery result) to the current remaining ART game number (S515).

  Next, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is an internal winning combination (weak watermelon or strong watermelon) related to a watermelon and the number of ART addition games determined in S514 is 100 or more (S516). .

  In S516, when the sub CPU 102 determines that the determination condition of S516 is not satisfied (when S516 is NO), the sub CPU 102 performs processing of S518 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined in S516 that the sub CPU 102 satisfies the determination condition of S516 (when S516 is YES), the sub CPU 102 sets the FC special effect (outgoing fusion) using the liquid crystal sub reel described above. (S517).

  After the processing of S517 or when S516 is NO, the sub CPU 102 subtracts 1 from the number of remaining FC games (S518). Next, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the remaining number of FC games is 0 (S519).

  When the sub CPU 102 determines that the number of remaining FC games is not 0 in S519 (when S519 is NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the FC processing and also ends the ART processing (see FIG. 102). . On the other hand, when the sub CPU 102 determines that the number of remaining FC games is 0 in S519 (when S519 is YES), the sub CPU 102 sets the FC generation flag to an off state (S520). This process ends the FC game in the current game. Then, after the processing of S520, the sub CPU 102 ends the FC processing and also ends the ART processing (see FIG. 102).

  In the present embodiment, the above-described FC processing is executed by the sub control circuit 101. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control circuit 101 also serves as means for executing an FC game (addition game) (addition game execution means). In the present embodiment, the sub-control circuit 101 executes the process of S502 during the FC process. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control circuit 101 also serves as means for determining whether or not to continue ART (notification game continuation determining means). In the present embodiment, the sub-control circuit 101 executes the process of S509 during the FC process. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub control circuit 101 also serves as means (addition mode determination means) for determining a predetermined FC mode from a plurality of types of FC modes (addition modes). In the present embodiment, the sub-control circuit 101 executes the process of S512 during the FC process. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control circuit 101 also serves as means for determining the FC addition game number based on the internal winning combination (additional game addition means). Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the sub-control circuit 101 executes the process of S515 during the FC process. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control circuit 101 also serves as means for accumulating the number of added ART games determined for each unit game over the FC game period (notification game number addition means).

[Normal processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 104, the normal middle process performed in S445 in the flowchart of the start command reception process (see FIG. 99) will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 102 performs an ART lottery process (S531). In this process, the sub CPU 102 refers to the normal ART lottery table (see FIGS. 56A and 56B) and determines whether or not the ART is won based on the internal winning combination.

  Next, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the ART is won by the lottery process of S531 (S532). In S532, when the sub CPU 102 determines that the ART has not been won (when S532 is NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the normal mid-process, and the process is S446 in the start command reception process (see FIG. 99). Move to.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 102 determines that the ART is won in S532 (when S532 is YES), the sub CPU 102 performs an ART loop mode lottery process (S533). In this process, the sub CPU 102 refers to the normal medium loop mode lottery table (see FIG. 57) to determine the ART loop mode. Next, the sub CPU 102 sets the determined loop mode of ART (S534).

  Next, the sub CPU 102 turns on the ART flag, the ART start flag, the FC start flag, and the FC generation flag, and sets the normal flag to the off state (S535). By this process, the game in the ART state is started after the next game. Then, after the process of S535, the sub CPU 102 ends the normal process, and moves the process to S446 of the start command reception process (see FIG. 99).

  In the present embodiment, the ART lottery processing performed in S531 during the normal processing and S563 (see FIG. 106 described later) during the JR success processing described later is executed by the sub-control circuit 101. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub control circuit 101 also serves as means for executing the ART lottery process (notification game determination means).

[Reel stop command reception processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 105, the reel stop command reception process performed in S425 in the flowchart of the effect content determination process (see FIG. 98) will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the JR generation flag is on (S541).

  In S541, when the sub CPU 102 determines that the JR occurrence flag is not in the on state (when S541 is NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the reel stop command reception processing and the processing is effect content determination processing (FIG. 98). Reference S) 426. On the other hand, in S541, when the sub CPU 102 determines that the JR generation flag is on (when S541 is YES), the sub CPU 102 determines whether the received reel stop command is a command for the first stop operation. It is determined whether or not (S542).

  In S542, when the sub CPU 102 determines that the received reel stop command is not the command for the first stop operation (when S542 is NO), the sub CPU 102 performs the process of S546 described later.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 102 determines in S542 that the received reel stop command is a command for the first stop operation (when S542 is YES), the sub CPU 102 performs a first stop operation determination process ( S543). In this process, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the first stop operation by the player is performed at a timing within a predetermined success range in the JR effect.

  For example, in the example of the JR effect shown in FIG. 55, the timing of the first stop operation by the player is a timing within one of the success ranges 122, 123, 124 defined in the JR effect. It is determined whether or not there was. When the timing of the first stop operation by the player is within the success range of any of the three success ranges 122, 123, and 124, the sub CPU 102 determines the first stop operation by the player. Determine that the operation was successful.

  Next, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the first stop operation by the player is successful in the JR performance based on the determination result of S543 (S544).

  In S544, when the sub CPU 102 determines that the first stop operation by the player has been successful (when S544 is YES), the sub CPU 102 ends the reel stop command reception process, and the process is an effect content determination process. The process moves to S426 in (see FIG. 98).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 102 determines in S544 that the first stop operation by the player has not been successful (when S544 is NO), the sub CPU 102 sets the JR generation flag to an off state (S545). That is, in the JR effect, when the first stop operation by the player is unsuccessful, the JR effect ends at the time of the first stop operation. Then, after the process of S545, the sub CPU 102 ends the reel stop command reception process, and moves the process to S426 of the effect content determination process (see FIG. 98).

  Here, returning to the process of S542 again, if S542 is NO, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the received reel stop command is a command for the second stop operation (S546).

  In S546, when the sub CPU 102 determines that the received reel stop command is not the command for the second stop operation (when S546 is NO), the sub CPU 102 performs the process of S550 described later.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 102 determines in S546 that the received reel stop command is a command for the second stop operation (when S546 is YES), the sub CPU 102 performs a second stop operation determination process ( S547). In this process, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the second stop operation by the player is performed at a timing within a predetermined success range in the JR effect.

  For example, in the example of the JR effect shown in FIG. 55, the timing of the second stop operation by the player is the first stop operation determination process in S543 out of the three success ranges 122, 123, and 124 defined by the JR effect. It is determined whether or not the timing is within one of the remaining two success ranges, excluding the success range that is the determination target. If the timing of the second stop operation by the player is within one of the remaining two success ranges, the sub CPU 102 determines that the second stop operation by the player has been successful.

  Next, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the second stop operation by the player has succeeded in the JR performance based on the determination result of S547 (S548).

  In S548, when the sub CPU 102 determines that the second stop operation by the player has been successful (when S548 is YES), the sub CPU 102 ends the reel stop command reception process, and the process is an effect content determination process. The process moves to S426 in (see FIG. 98).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 102 determines in S548 that the second stop operation by the player has not succeeded (when S548 is NO), the sub CPU 102 sets the JR generation flag to an off state (S549). That is, in the JR effect, when the second stop operation by the player is unsuccessful, the JR effect ends at the time of the second stop operation. Then, after the processing of S549, the sub CPU 102 ends the reel stop command reception processing, and moves the processing to S426 of the effect content determination processing (see FIG. 98).

  Here, returning to the process of S546 again, if S546 is NO, the sub CPU 102 performs a third stop operation determination process (S550). In this process, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the third stop operation by the player is performed at a timing within a predetermined success range in the JR effect.

  For example, in the example of the JR effect shown in FIG. 55, the timing of the third stop operation by the player is the first stop operation determination process in S543 out of the three success ranges 122, 123, and 124 defined by the JR effect. And it is determined whether it was the timing in the remaining one success range except the success range used as the determination object in the 2nd stop operation determination process of S547. When the timing of the third stop operation by the player is within the remaining one success range, the sub CPU 102 determines that the third stop operation by the player has been successful.

  Next, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the third stop operation by the player is successful in the JR performance based on the determination result of S550 (S551).

  In S551, when the sub CPU 102 determines that the third stop operation by the player is not successful (when S551 is NO), the sub CPU 102 sets the JR generation flag to an off state (S552). With this process, the JR effect ends. After the process of S552, the sub CPU 102 ends the reel stop command reception process, and moves the process to S426 of the effect content determination process (see FIG. 98).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 102 determines in S551 that the third stop operation by the player has succeeded (when S551 is YES), the sub CPU 102 performs a JR success process (S553). In this process, in the JR effect, a process of granting a privilege (the number of ART extra games or an ART lottery) executed when all stop operations by the player are successful is performed. Details of the JR success process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the sub CPU 102 sets the JR generation flag to an off state (S554). With this process, the JR effect ends. Then, after the process of S554, the sub CPU 102 ends the reel stop command reception process, and moves the process to S426 of the effect content determination process (see FIG. 98).

[JR success processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 106, the JR success process performed in S553 in the flowchart of the reel stop command reception process (see FIG. 105) will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 102 adds “1” to the number of JR successes (S561). Next, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the sub gaming state is a normal BB state with 7 matches (S562). In this process, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the sub gaming state is the normal 7-state BB state based on the on / off state of the red 7BB flag, the blue 7BB flag, the premium BB flag, and the normal flag.

  In S562, when the sub CPU 102 determines that the sub gaming state is not the normal BB state with 7 matches (when S562 is NO), the sub CPU 102 performs the process of S568 described later.

  On the other hand, in S562, when the sub CPU 102 determines that the sub gaming state is the normal BB state with 7 matches (when S562 is YES), the sub CPU 102 performs the JR successful ART lottery process (S563). In this process, the sub CPU 102 refers to the ART lottery table (see FIG. 69) during the 7-set BB (normal), and determines whether or not the ART is won based on the type of the 7-set BB being executed and the entry mode of the ART. To decide.

  Next, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the ART is won by the lottery process of S563 (S564). In S564, when the sub CPU 102 determines that the ART has not been won (when S564 is NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the JR success process, and performs the reel stop command reception process (see FIG. 105). To S554.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 102 determines that the ART is won in S564 (when S564 is YES), the sub CPU 102 performs an ART loop mode lottery process (S565). In this process, the sub CPU 102 refers to the 7-set BB (normal) loop mode lottery table (see FIG. 70), and sets the ART loop mode based on the type of 7-set BB being executed and the ART entry mode. decide. Next, the sub CPU 102 sets the determined loop mode of the ART (S566).

  Next, the sub CPU 102 sets the ART winning flag to the on state (S567). After the process of S567, the sub CPU 102 ends the JR success process, and moves the process to S554 of the reel stop command reception process (see FIG. 105).

  Here, returning to the processing of S562 again, if S562 is NO, that is, if the sub gaming state is the 7 BB state during the ART or the premium BB state, the sub CPU 102 performs the BB processing (see FIG. 100). ) Is added to the current number of remaining ART games (S568). Then, after the process of S568, the sub CPU 102 ends the JR success process, and moves the process to S554 of the reel stop command reception process (see FIG. 105).

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control circuit 101 executes the process of S561 during the JR success process. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub control circuit 101 also serves as means for counting the number of times of successful JR (success number of times counting means).

<Various modifications>
The configuration and operation of the gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention have been described above including the effects thereof. However, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various embodiments and modifications are included without departing from the gist of the present invention described in the claims. For example, the following various modifications can be considered.

[Modification 1]
In the above embodiment, in the FC game at the start of ART setting, when the total number of added ART games finally obtained is less than a predetermined number of games (for example, 30 games), the predetermined number of games is set to the ART initial stage. Although the example of the guarantee function of the ART initial game number as the number of games has been described, the present invention is not limited to this.

  For example, in the FC game at the start of ART setting, if the total number of additional ART games acquired up to the fourth game is less than a specific number of games (for example, 25 games), the ART game of the fifth game In the number addition lottery (S514 in FIG. 103), the number of ART addition games may be determined so that the total number of ART addition games at the end of the fifth game is equal to or greater than a predetermined number of games (for example, 30 games). . In this case, in the fifth game of the FC game at the start of the ART setting, in order to ensure that the ART initial game number is equal to or more than the predetermined number of games, the FC extra lottery referred to by the first to fourth games Rather than refer to the table (see FIG. 64 and FIG. 65), refer to the FC extra addition lottery table in which the number of ART addition games equal to or greater than the difference between the total number of ART addition games acquired up to the fourth game and the predetermined number of games is determined. To do.

  107A and 107B show an example of the FC extra lottery table that can be referred to in the fifth game of the FC game at the start of ART setting in this example. In this example, a description will be given of an example in which the total number of ART addition games that can be acquired up to the fourth game is 25 (specific number of games) and the guaranteed number of ART initial games is 30. . That is, in the FC extra lottery table shown in FIGS. 107A and 107B, the FC mode 1 is set, and the total number of ART extra games that can be obtained up to the fourth game in the FC game at the start of ART setting. This is an FC random lottery table that is referred to when is less than 25 games. In addition, for each of the FC modes 2 to 5, a separate FC extra lottery table that is referred to in the fifth game of the FC game at the start of ART setting is provided separately, but here the description is simplified. Therefore, the illustration of the lottery table added in the FC is omitted.

  In the above embodiment, the number of ART addition games of 5 games or more is given for each game in the FC game. Therefore, if the number of ART addition games for 5 games or 5 games is given by the 4th game, 4 games are given. The total number of ART addition games (20 games) at the end of the eye FC game is less than 25 games. Therefore, in this example, as shown in FIGS. 107A and 107B, the FC extra lottery table referred to in the fifth game of the FC game at the start of the ART set always has an ART extra game number of 10 games or more. It is a configuration to be granted.

  Therefore, in the FC game at the start of ART set in this example, even if the total number of additional ART games at the end of the FC game of the fourth game is less than 25 games, 10 or more games in the FC game of the fifth game The number of games added to the ART is added. As a result, in this example, the ART initial game number of 30 games or more is guaranteed.

  In this example, in the first to fourth games of the FC game at the start of ART setting, the FC added lottery table (see FIGS. 64 and 65) described in the above embodiment is referred to. Further, if the number of FC games is added, the FC added lottery table described in the above embodiment is also referred to in the FC games after the sixth game. Further, when the total number of additional ART games that have been acquired up to the fourth game in the FC game at the start of ART set is 25 games or more, the FC described in the above embodiment in the fifth game FC game. The middle top lottery table is referenced.

[Modification 2]
In the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which, in the case where the sub game state is the normal state, the ART winning opportunity is limited to the ART lottery when the internal check or the chance lip B is won internally (FIGS. 56A and 56B). In the normal ART lottery table), the present invention is not limited to this. As an opportunity to win ART in the normal state, not only the ART lottery at the time of the middle chain winning or the chance lip B winning may be provided, for example, when the following condition is satisfied.

  For example, during a normal state, a predetermined game period (for example, a game period referred to as a chance zone) in which the ART winning probability in the ART lottery is increased is provided, and a predetermined small combination is won in the internal game during the predetermined game period. If you do, you may win ART. Further, for example, an internal winning combination (so-called ART determining combination) that the ART always wins in the ART lottery may be provided, and the ART winning combination may be made when the ART determining combination is won. However, in this case, the probability that the ART determined combination is won internally is set to a very small value.

  Further, for example, in a normal state, when a normal replay combination is won internally for a predetermined number of games (for example, 10 games, etc.), an ART win may be used. Further, for example, when two types of normal replay roles having different internal winning probabilities are provided, and a normal replay role having a higher internal winning probability wins a predetermined number of games (for example, 10 games) continuously, or When the normal replay combination with the lower internal winning probability wins continuously for a specific number of games (for example, 5 games) smaller than the predetermined number of games, it may be an ART winning.

[Modification 3]
In the above-described embodiment, an example in which a game lock at the time of lever-on (the second game lock) is generated when a period chance is won in the RT0 to RT2 states is described, but the present invention is not limited to this. . In addition to the periodic chance, for example, a normal replay combination may generate a game lock when a predetermined number of games (for example, 10 games, etc.) are won internally.

  Further, two types of normal replay roles having different internal winning probabilities are provided, and when a normal replay role having a higher internal winning probability wins a predetermined number of games (for example, 10 games) continuously, A game lock may be generated when a normal replay combination with a lower winning probability wins a specific number of games (for example, five games) smaller than a predetermined number of games in succession.

[Modification 4]
In the above embodiment, for example, when an internal winning combination having a very low internal winning probability (for example, abbreviations “F_BB_01”, “F_Medium Cho”, etc.) is won during a game period in the ART state, a predetermined ART is continued. A function of stocking one set of gaming periods in an ART state in which a rate (loop rate) is set may be provided.

  In this configuration, for example, when ART ends in the game period of the ART state of the current set (when ART does not continue to the next set), after the game of the ART state of the current set ends, New start. Also, in the current set ART state game period, if it is determined to continue ART after the next set, after this series of continued ART state game periods ends, the stocked ART set is displayed. New start.

  The ART continuation rate of a set of ARTs to be stocked may be determined in advance to a predetermined value (for example, an upper limit value), may be determined by lottery or the like when stocked, or may be an internal winning It may be determined in association with the combination. The ART continuation rate of the set of ARTs to be stocked may be an ART continuation rate higher than the ART continuation rate during the ART game period in which the ART stock is determined, or may be the same.

[Other variations]
In the above-described embodiment and various modifications, BB (RB) is provided as a bonus, and BB is an example of what is called an accessory continuous action device related to RB called a so-called first type special accessory. The invention is not limited to this.

  The various techniques of the present invention can be applied to a pachislot machine that uses, for example, a game in which an AT or an ART operates as a pseudo bonus (hereinafter referred to as “pseudo bonus”) instead of the bonus described above. In this case, the game period (end condition) of the pseudo bonus may be managed by the number of games or by the number of medals paid out.

  When managing the game period (end condition) of the pseudo bonus by the number of games (when the pseudo bonus is consumed by a predetermined number of unit games, the game period of the pseudo bonus ends) May be an addition (addition) of the number of unit games of the pseudo bonus regardless of the sub game state.

  Moreover, although the said embodiment demonstrated the structural example of the gaming machine provided with an ART function, this invention is not limited to this. The various techniques of the present invention described above can be applied to, for example, a gaming machine having only an AT function.

  Furthermore, the parameters that define the pseudo bonus and the ART game end condition (game period) are not limited to the number of games, and arbitrary parameters can be used. For example, a pseudo bonus or an ART game end condition may be defined by parameters such as the number of times of navigation, the number of payouts, the difference number (net increase number), and the lottery result. In this case, according to the parameters that define the end condition, for example, the number of navigations, the number of payouts, It can be defined by the difference number (pure increase number) or the like.

  In the above embodiment and various modifications, for example, lottery processing (for example, internal lottery processing) and control processing related to the progress of the game are performed in the main control circuit, and lottery processing and control processing related to effect control are performed. Although the example performed by the sub-control circuit has been described, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, some or all of the various lottery processes and various control processes performed in the sub-control circuit in the embodiment and various modifications may be performed in the main control circuit. Also, for example, some or all of the various lottery processes and various control processes performed in the main control circuit in the above-described embodiment and various modifications may be performed in the sub-control circuit.

<Summary>
[JR production function]
Conventionally, there is a gaming machine having an ART function in which both AT and RT operate simultaneously (see, for example, JP-A-2014-42658). Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-42658 provides a high RT game section called a pseudo bonus in the transition process from a game in a normal state to a game in an ART state, and the number of games in the ART state ( A technique for adding lottery by adding (art game number) is described.

  As described above, a special game state in which a privilege related to a game in a specific game state that is advantageous for a player such as an ART state (e.g., an additional number of ART games in JP 2014-42658 A) can be provided. There is known a gaming machine in which (for example, a pseudo bonus game period in JP 2014-42658 A) is provided separately from a specific gaming state. In the present technical field, there is a demand for a gaming machine that can further enhance the interest of the player with respect to such a special gaming state game.

  The present invention has been made to meet the above-mentioned demands, and the object of the present invention is to provide a special game state that can give a privilege related to a game in a specific game state advantageous to the player separately from the specific game state. It is to provide a technique capable of further enhancing the interest of a player with respect to a game in a special gaming state in the provided gaming machine.

  On the other hand, according to the gaming machine of the present invention configured as described above, a special game state (special game state) that can give a privilege related to a game in a specific game state (notification game state) advantageous to the player is specified game. In the gaming machine provided separately from the state, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the player for a game in a special game state.

[Various lottery functions in FC games]
Conventionally, there is a gaming machine having an ART function in which both AT and RT operate simultaneously (for example, see JP 2013-215284 A). Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2013-215284 proposes a technique for determining, by lottery, the number of unit games (number of games) consumed during the ART operation period (game period) at the start of the ART operation.

  As described above, conventionally, in a gaming machine having an ART function, a technique for determining an ART game period (number of ART games) by lottery at the start of ART operation has been proposed. However, in the present technical field, there is a demand for a technology that can further improve the interest of the player with respect to the manner of determining the ART game period in a gaming machine having an ART function.

  The present invention has been made to meet the above-mentioned demands, and the object of the present invention is to enhance the interest of the player with respect to the determination mode of the game state period, which is advantageous for the player such as ART, AT, etc. It is to provide a gaming machine.

  On the other hand, according to the gaming machine of the present invention configured as described above, it is possible to increase the interest of the player with respect to the determination mode of the gaming state period that is advantageous to the player such as ART and AT.

[Game lock function]
Conventionally, a gaming machine having a lock function for invalidating or delaying a game operation by a player for a predetermined period at the start of a unit game has been proposed (see, for example, JP-A-2006-305183). In the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-305183, locking is performed when a bonus is won in the RT gaming state or at a predetermined number of games. With such a lock function configuration, the occurrence of the lock can increase the player's expectation for winning the bonus and improve the player's interest in games during the RT gaming state.

  As described above, a gaming machine having a lock function is conventionally known. However, in the technique described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-305183, a lock is generated at a predetermined number of games, so that the lock generation mode is simplified, and the player's interest in the lock function may be reduced. .

  The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the interest of the player with respect to the lock function by making the generation modes of the lock more diverse. is there.

  On the other hand, according to the gaming machine of the present invention configured as described above, it is possible to increase the variety of lock generation modes and enhance the player's interest in the lock function.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachi slot (game machine), 2 ... Exterior body, 2a ... Cabinet, 2b ... Front door, 3L ... Left reel, 3C ... Middle reel, 3R ... Right reel, 4 ... Reel display window, 11 ... Liquid crystal display device, 11a ... LCD screen, 19L ... Left stop button, 19C ... Middle stop button, 19R ... Right stop button, 21 ... MAX bet button, 23 ... Start lever, 71 ... Main control board, 72 ... Sub control board, 86 ... Rom cartridge board 91 ... Main control circuit, 93 ... Main CPU, 94 ... Main ROM, 95 ... Main RAM, 101 ... Sub control circuit, 102 ... Sub CPU, 103 ... Sub RAM, 110L ... Left liquid crystal sub reel, 110C ... Middle liquid crystal sub reel, 110R ... Right LCD sub reel

Claims (3)

An input operation detecting means for detecting an input operation of the game medium;
Start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation by the player based on detection of the input operation by the input operation detecting means;
An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination with a predetermined probability based on the detection of the start operation by the start operation detecting means;
Fluctuation display means that is constituted by a plurality of display rows, and that variably displays symbols necessary for the game based on detection of the start operation by the start operation detection means,
A stop operation detecting means for detecting a stop operation by the player;
Based on the determination result of the internal winning combination determining means and the detection of the stop operation by the stop operation detecting means, stop control means for stopping the variation display of the symbol,
An informing means for informing information giving an advantageous state for the player;
A notification game determination means capable of determining a transition to a notification game state in which notification by the notification means is executed;
Special game determination means for determining a transition to the special game state when a predetermined condition is established in the normal game state or the notification game state;
In a unit game in the special game state, a privilege that gives a privilege when the timing of the stop operation detected by the stop operation detecting means with respect to the variable display of the symbols in the display row is within a corresponding predetermined time range Privilege granting effect determining means for determining whether to execute the granting effect;
Successful counting of the number of times that the bonus granting effect was executed and the timing of the stop operation detected by the stop operation detecting means was within a corresponding predetermined time range in one game period of the special game state A frequency counting means,
Probability that execution of the bonus granting effect is determined by the bonus granting effect determining unit when the number of times counted by the success count counting unit is less than a predetermined number in one game period in the special gaming state Is higher than the probability that execution of the privilege granting effect is determined by the privilege granting effect determining unit when the number of times counted by the success count counting unit is a predetermined number or more. . One game period in the special game state ends when the number of paid out game media exceeds a predetermined number,
The stop detected by the stop operation detecting means in the privilege granting effect executed in the unit game in the special game state when the predetermined condition is established in the normal game state and the special game state is entered. When the operation timing is within a corresponding predetermined time range, as the privilege, a determination process is performed as to whether or not to shift the gaming state to the notification gaming state by the notification game determination means,
The stop detected by the stop operation detecting means in the privilege giving effect executed in the unit game in the special game state when the predetermined condition is established in the notification game state and the state is shifted to the special game state The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the operation timing is within a corresponding predetermined time range, an extra number of unit games in the notification gaming state is determined as the bonus. One game period in the special game state ends when a unit game of a predetermined number of unit games is consumed,
In the privilege granting effect executed in the unit game in the special gaming state, when the timing of the stop operation detected by the stop operation detecting means is within a corresponding predetermined time range, the special The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein an addition of the number of unit games in the gaming state is determined.

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