JP2017113281A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of inhibiting a decrease in interest in a game even if a shift to an advantageous state is not determined in the game machine for determining whether the shift to the advantageous state is performed for each cycle period.SOLUTION: In a normal period (for example, a normal game), a lottery right (for example, a lottery card) is determined. In a special period (for example, CZ), it is determined whether a shift is performed to an advantageous state (for example, a first AT period and a second AT period) based on the lottery right. When it is not determined whether a shift is performed to an advantageous state, it is determined whether the lottery right is nullified. When it is determined to nullify the lottery right, the number of points (for example, re-lottery points) is granted, and it is re-determined whether a shift is performed to an advantageous state with a probability corresponding to the number of points.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 66

Description

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

  Conventionally, when a player inserts a game medium such as a medal or coin and operates a start lever, rotation of a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are arranged on each surface starts and a stop button is operated. Then, a game machine called a so-called pachislot machine is known in which the rotation of a plurality of reels is stopped and a privilege is given according to the combination of symbols displayed as a result.

  In such a gaming machine, when an operation to the start lever (hereinafter referred to as “start operation”) is detected by a start switch, a random number is extracted and a lottery is performed (hereinafter, the lottery result is referred to as “internal winning” In addition, the stepping motor is controlled by driving the stepping motor to start rotation of a plurality of reels. When an operation to the stop button (hereinafter referred to as “stop operation”) is detected by the stop switch, the stepping motor Is controlled to stop the rotation of the plurality of reels based on the internal winning combination.

  2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, a gaming machine is known that determines whether or not to shift to an advantageous state each time a predetermined number of game cycles elapses, according to a determination result during the cycle period (Patent Document 1).

  In the gaming machine shown in Patent Document 1, the number of executions of a specific effect is determined by lottery during the cycle period, and a transition is made to an advantageous state when the specific effect is executed a predetermined number of times after the end of the cycle period. Yes.

JP 2014-208056 A

  However, in the gaming machine shown in Patent Document 1, since it is determined whether or not to shift to the advantageous state depending on how many times the specific effect is executed, it is determined that the specific effect is not performed a predetermined number of times. In some cases, there was a problem that the interest of the game would be significantly reduced.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a point, and in a gaming machine in which whether or not to shift to an advantageous state during a specific period is determined, it is not determined to shift to the advantageous state. It is another object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can prevent the interest of the game from deteriorating.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention includes a symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R and display windows 4L, 4C, 4R) that variably displays a plurality of symbols in a plurality of columns, and an internal winning combination that determines an internal winning combination. Determination means (for example, internal lottery processing by the main CPU 51), symbol variation start control means (for example, reel rotation start processing and reel control processing by the main CPU 51) for starting variation of symbols displayed on the symbol display means, Displayed on the symbol display means by the symbol variation stop control means (for example, reel stop control processing and reel control processing by the main CPU 51) for stopping the variation of the symbol displayed on the symbol display means, and the symbol variation stop control means. When the change of the symbol to be stopped is stopped, a profit granting means (for example, the main CPU 51) for giving a profit according to the combination of the stopped symbols. Advantageous state control means for controlling to an advantageous state (for example, a first AT period and a second AT period) in which a procedure of a stop operation advantageous to the player is notified. For example, the sub CPU 81) has a normal period (for example, a normal game) and a special period (for example, CZ) that has a higher probability of shifting to the advantageous state than the normal period, and a predetermined condition is satisfied ( For example, at the end of the normal game cycle, special period transition determining means (for example, the sub CPU 81) that determines whether or not to shift from the normal period to the special period, and the expectation (for example, Lottery rights determining means (for example, sub CPU 81) capable of determining a plurality of lottery rights (for example, lottery cards) having different levels, and the lottery right determining unit in the special period. Special period first determination means (for example, AT acquisition lottery processing shown in S506 of FIG. 66) for determining whether or not to shift to the advantageous state based on the lottery right determined by the A special period second for determining whether or not the lottery right determined by the lottery right determining means is to be extinguished when the special period first determining means does not determine whether or not to shift to the advantageous state. In the determination means (for example, the card extinction lottery process shown in S509 in FIG. 66) and the special period second determination means in the special period, it is determined that the lottery right is to be extinguished. Special period third determining means for determining (for example, re-lottery points) (for example, re-lottery point lottery processing shown in S511 of FIG. 66), and in the special period When the special period second determining unit determines that all of the lottery rights are to be extinguished, the special period end determining unit (for example, the process shown in S515 in FIG. 66) determines to end the special period. ) And an advantageous state transition re-determination unit (for example, re-determining whether or not to shift to the advantageous state in the normal period when the special period is determined to be ended by the special period end determination unit (for example, 67), and the special period first determination means has the advantage with a probability according to the degree of expectation associated with the lottery right determined by the lottery element determination means. The advantageous state transition redetermining means determines whether or not to transition to the state, and the advantageous state transition redetermining means transitions to the advantageous state with a probability corresponding to the number of points determined by the special period third determining means. Characterized by re-determining whether the to.

  In the present invention, as a state that is not in an advantageous state (for example, the first AT period and the second AT period), a normal period (for example, a normal game) and a special period (for example, CZ) that is more likely to shift to an advantageous state than the normal period. In a normal period, a lottery right (for example, a lottery card) is determined. In a special period, whether or not to shift to an advantageous state is determined based on the lottery right. If no determination is made, it is determined whether the lottery right is to be extinguished.

  Further, in the normal period, a plurality of lottery rights with different expectation levels (for example, levels) can be determined, and in the special period, an advantageous state is obtained from the special period with a probability corresponding to the expectation level associated with the lottery right. It is determined whether or not to proceed to the above. In addition, the special period is determined to end when all the lottery rights are extinguished. Therefore, the lottery can be diversified with respect to the transition of the advantageous state, and the expectation can be further enhanced.

  In the present invention, when it is determined that the lottery right is to be extinguished, the number of points (for example, re-lottery points) is given, and all the lottery rights are extinguished, and the special period is shifted to the normal period. In this case, it is re-determined whether or not to shift to the advantageous state with a probability corresponding to the number of points. Therefore, even if it is not determined to shift to the advantageous state in the special period, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from deteriorating.

  In addition, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the advantageous state transition redetermining unit is determined to end the special period by the special period end determining unit, and the first game that has shifted from the special period to the normal period. The determination of whether or not to shift to the advantageous state, and the lottery right determining means determines that the determination of shifting to the advantageous state is re-determined by the advantageous state transition redetermining means. Is not determined (for example, the normal game process shown in FIG. 67).

  In the present invention, in the first game that shifts from the special period to the normal period, whether or not to shift to the advantageous state is determined again with the probability according to the number of points, and when it is determined again that the transition to the advantageous state The lottery right may be determined. In this case, since the redetermination of whether or not to shift to the advantageous state is performed at an early stage, it is possible to further prevent the interest of the game from deteriorating. Further, in this case, since it is possible to prevent the lottery right from being excessively granted, it is possible to balance the profits between the player and the game hall.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the special period second determination unit extinguishes the lottery right with a probability corresponding to the degree of expectation associated with the lottery right determined by the lottery element determination unit. A first expectation level (for example, an attack level) used when determining whether or not to shift to the advantageous state by the first determination means for the special period, A second expectation (for example, a defense level) used when determining whether or not the lottery right is to be extinguished by the special period third determining unit is associated with the second period.

  In the present invention, in the special period, it is determined whether or not the lottery right is extinguished with a probability corresponding to the degree of expectation associated with the lottery right, and further, it is determined whether or not the lottery right is to be shifted to an advantageous state. It is also possible to associate the first expectation level (for example, the attack level) used in the determination with the second expectation level (for example, the defense level) used for determining whether or not the lottery right is to be extinguished. Good. In this case, since the content of the determined lottery right can be changed more, the lottery can be further diversified to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention includes a special period fourth determination unit that determines whether or not the special period first determination unit determines whether to shift to the advantageous state during the special period. For example, the special period second determination unit determines whether or not the special period first determination unit causes the special period first determination unit to shift to the advantageous state. If it is determined that such a determination is not made, it is determined whether to cancel the lottery right.

  In the present invention, it is further determined whether or not the determination of whether or not to shift to the advantageous state is performed, and when it is determined that the determination whether or not to shift to the advantageous state is not performed, the lottery is performed. It may be determined whether to revoke the right. In this case, if a decision is made whether or not to shift to the advantageous state, it is not determined to extinguish the lottery right. Even when it is not determined to shift to the state, the expectation in the special period can be maintained.

  According to the present invention, in the gaming machine in which it is determined whether or not to shift to the advantageous state during the specific period, even if it is not determined to shift to the advantageous state, the interest of the game is reduced. Can be suppressed.

It is a figure which shows the function flow of the pachi-slot machine which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the external structure of the pachi-slot machine which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a front view of the state of the front panel in the state where a movable part is in an initial position in the pachi-slot machine according to the present embodiment. It is a front view of the state of the front panel in the state where a movable part is in the production position in the pachi-slot machine according to the present embodiment. It is a disassembled perspective view of the front panel in the pachi-slot machine concerning this embodiment. FIG. 2 is a front view showing the internal structure of the pachislot machine according to the present embodiment, with the front door opened. It is a block diagram which shows the whole circuit structure with which the pachislot machine which concerns on this Embodiment is provided. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the sub control circuit in the pachislot machine which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a transition diagram of the gaming state in the pachislot machine according to the present embodiment. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | positioning table memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the symbol code table in the pachislot machine which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table which concerns on the bonus combination memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table which concerns on the replay combination memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table which concerns on the small combination memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table which concerns on the small combination memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table for general gaming states memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table for RB game states memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the internal winning combination determination table for a small combination and replay memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the internal winning combination determination table for bonus memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the stop operation order with respect to the internal winning combination and a winning combination in the pachislot machine according to the present embodiment. (A) is a figure which shows the structural example of the push order small part in the pachislot machine which concerns on this Embodiment, (b) is the case where the structure of the push order small part in the pachislot machine which concerns on this Embodiment is not applied It is a figure which shows the structural example of a pushing order small part. It is a figure which shows the internal winning combination storing area allocated to main RAM. It is a figure which shows the display combination storage area allocated to main RAM. It is a figure which shows the symbol code storage area allocated to in-RAM. It is a figure which shows the carryover combination storage area allocated to in-RAM. It is a figure which shows the game state flag storage area allocated to main RAM. It is a figure which shows the operation | movement stop button storage area allocated to main RAM. It is a figure which shows the pressing order storage area allocated to main RAM. It is a figure which shows the CZ transfer point lottery table memorize | stored in sub ROM. It is a figure which shows the CZ level lottery table memorize | stored in sub ROM. It is a figure which shows the card lottery table memorize | stored in sub ROM. It is a figure which shows the AT direct hit | lottery table memorize | stored in sub ROM. It is a figure which shows the initial CZ level lottery table memorize | stored in sub ROM. It is a figure which shows the initial card lottery table memorize | stored in sub ROM. It is a figure which shows the CZ transfer lottery table memorize | stored in sub ROM. It is a figure which shows the special card combination lottery table memorize | stored in sub ROM. It is a figure which shows the attack right acquisition lottery table memorize | stored in sub ROM. It is a figure which shows the AT acquisition lottery table memorize | stored in sub ROM. It is a figure which shows the lottery card extinction lottery table memorize | stored in sub ROM. It is a figure which shows the re-lottery point lottery table memorize | stored in sub ROM. It is a figure which shows the AT acquisition re-lottery table at the time of CZ completion memorize | stored in sub ROM. It is a figure which shows the 1st AT period (normal) addition classification lottery table memorize | stored in sub ROM. It is a figure which shows the 1st AT period (in JAC) addition classification lottery table memorize | stored in sub ROM. It is a figure which shows the 1st AT period (normal) addition difference number lottery table memorize | stored in sub ROM. It is a figure which shows the 1st AT period (at the time of JAC) memorize | stored difference number lottery table memorize | stored in sub ROM. It is a figure which shows the 2nd AT period addition classification lottery table memorize | stored in sub ROM. It is a figure which shows the 2nd AT period addition difference number lottery table memorize | stored in sub ROM. It is a figure which shows the 2nd AT period special card lottery table memorize | stored in sub ROM. It is a figure which shows the 2nd AT period AT acquisition lottery table memorize | stored in sub ROM. It is a schematic diagram which shows the flow of the game in the pachislot machine which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the main control process of the pachi-slot machine which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of power activation performed in the main control process shown in FIG. FIG. 51 is a flowchart showing a medal acceptance / start check process executed in the main control process shown in FIG. 50. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the internal lottery process performed in the main control process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the interruption process by control of the main CPU which comprises the pachislot machine which concerns on this Embodiment. FIG. 55 is a flowchart showing an input port check process executed in the interrupt process shown in FIG. 54. FIG. FIG. 57 is a flowchart showing communication data transmission processing executed in the interrupt processing shown in FIG. 54. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the power-on process of the sub CPU which comprises the pachislot machine which concerns on this Embodiment. FIG. 58 is a flowchart showing a lamp control task activated in the power-on process shown in FIG. 57. FIG. 58 is a flowchart showing a sound control task activated in the power-on process shown in FIG. 57. 58 is a flowchart showing a main board communication task activated in a mother task activated by the power-on process shown in FIG. 57. FIG. 61 is a flowchart showing command analysis processing executed in the main board communication task shown in FIG. 60. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the effect content determination process performed in the command analysis process shown in FIG. FIG. 63 is a flowchart showing a start command reception process executed in the effect content determination process shown in FIG. 62. FIG. FIG. 64 is a flowchart showing processing during a first AT period that is executed in the start command reception processing shown in FIG. 63. FIG. FIG. 64 is a flowchart showing processing during a second AT period that is executed in the start command reception processing shown in FIG. 63. FIG. FIG. 64 is a flowchart showing an in-CZ process executed in the start command reception process shown in FIG. 63. FIG. 64 is a flowchart showing a normal game process executed in the start command reception process shown in FIG. 63. FIG. 67 is a flowchart showing a normal game initial setting process executed in the second AT period process shown in FIG. 65 and the CZ process shown in FIG. 66; FIG. 63 is a flowchart showing a winning action command reception process executed in the effect content determination process shown in FIG. 62. FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of the production | presentation screen in the pachislot machine which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the production | presentation screen in the pachislot machine which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the production | presentation screen in the pachislot machine which concerns on this Embodiment.

  A pachislot machine, which is a specific example of a gaming machine according to the present invention, will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, a functional flow of the pachislot machine of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

[Function flow of pachislot machine]
As shown in FIG. 1, a pachislot machine (for example, a pachislot machine 1 described later) is predetermined when a medal is inserted by a player and a start lever (for example, a start lever 16 described later) is operated. One value (hereinafter referred to as a random value) is extracted from random numbers in a numerical range (for example, 0 to 65535).

  An internal winning combination determining means (for example, a main CPU 51 described later) performs lottery based on the extracted random number value and determines an internal winning combination. In other words, the internal winning combination determining means is configured to select a predetermined combination from a plurality of combinations based on detection of a unit game start operation on a start lever (establishment of a predetermined start condition) by a start switch (for example, a start switch 16S described later). The internal winning combination is determined by the winning probability.

  By the determination of the internal winning combination, the combination of symbols permitted to be displayed along the winning line is determined. The types of symbol combinations include those related to “winning” in which benefits such as medal payout, replay operation, bonus operation, etc. are given to the player, and other so-called “losing” Such a thing is provided.

  In addition, the pachislot machine can perform control to stop the progress of the game. Such control is referred to as “freeze” or “lock”. For convenience, the control that stops the progress of the game that is executed at the start of the game is called “game start lock”, and the control that stops the progress of the game that is executed at the end of the game is called “game end lock”. Call. That is, the “lock at the start of game” means that an operation to a stop button (for example, stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R described later) is not effective for a predetermined period after the start lever is operated. This means that the progress of the game is stopped, and “lock at the end of the game” means that the bet button is operated or the start lever is operated for a predetermined period after the stop button is operated. This is a control in which the progress of the game is stopped in the sense that is not effective. Of course, the trigger of “freeze” or “lock” is not limited to the above. For example, after the start lever 16 is operated and any of the stop buttons is operated, It is also possible to perform control that does not enable the above operation.

  The internal winning combination determination means performs lottery based on the extracted random number value and determines whether to perform “freeze” or “lock” in place of the internal winning combination or together with the internal winning combination. Also good. At that time, whether a plurality of random numbers are extracted, an internal winning combination is determined based on one of the random numbers, and “freeze” or “lock” is performed based on the other random number It may be determined whether or not.

  Subsequently, after a plurality of reels (for example, reels 3L, 3C, and 3R described later) are rotated, when a stop button is pressed by the player, reel stop control means (for example, a motor drive circuit 62 described later). Stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R, which will be described later, perform control to stop the rotation of the corresponding reels based on the internal winning combination and the timing when the stop button is pressed.

  Here, in the pachi-slot machine, basically, control for stopping the rotation of the corresponding reel is performed within a specified time (190 msec or 75 msec) from when the stop button is pressed. In the present embodiment, the number of symbols that move with the rotation of the reel within the specified time is referred to as “the number of sliding symbols”. When the specified period is 190 msec, the maximum number of sliding symbols is set to 4 symbols, and when the specified period is 75 msec, the maximum number of sliding symbols is set to 1 symbol. The maximum number of sliding pieces is not limited to these and can be set as appropriate.

  The reel stop control means uses the specified time to determine the winning line (hereinafter referred to as the winning combination line) in which the symbol combination is validated when the internal winning combination allowing the display of the symbol combination related to winning is determined. The rotation of the reel is stopped within the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces so that it is displayed as much as possible along the “effective line”.

  On the other hand, for combinations of symbols that are not permitted to be displayed by the internal winning combination, the reels are used within the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols so that they are not displayed along the effective line using the specified time. Stop rotating.

  Further, when the determined internal winning combination is to change the combination of symbols to be displayed according to the predetermined stop operation order, the reel stop control means also determines the predetermined stop operation order. Referring to the control, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped.

  Thus, when the rotations of the plurality of reels are all stopped, the winning determination means determines whether or not the combination of symbols displayed along the active line relates to winning.

  That is, the winning determination means determines whether or not the winning combination is based on the combination of symbols stopped on the active line when the change of the symbols is stopped by the reel stop control means.

  When it is determined that the prize is related to a prize, a bonus such as a medal payout is given to the player. A series of flows as described above is performed as one game (unit game) in the pachislot machine.

  In the present embodiment, the first stop operation that is performed first when all reels are rotating is the first stop operation, the second stop operation that is performed after the first stop operation is the second stop operation, The stop operation performed after the 2 stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation.

  In the pachislot machine, various effects are performed by the effect execution means (notification means) in the above-described series of flows. These effects include video display performed by a display device (for example, a liquid crystal display device 11 described later), light output performed by a lamp (for example, a lamp group 21 described later), and speakers (for example, speakers 20L and 20R described later). The sound is output by the above or a combination thereof.

  When the start lever is operated by the player, in addition to the random number value used for determining the internal winning combination, other lottery processing, for example, a random number value for production (hereinafter referred to as a random number value for production) is extracted. The

  When the effect random number is extracted, the effect content determining means (for example, a sub-CPU 81 described later) determines, by lottery, what is to be executed this time among a plurality of types of effect contents associated with the internal winning combination.

  When the content of the production is determined, the production execution means is linked to each opportunity such as when the rotation of the reel is started, when the rotation of each reel is stopped, or when the presence / absence of a prize is determined. To perform the production.

  As described above, in the pachislot machine, the player has an opportunity to know or predict the determined internal winning combination (in other words, the combination of symbols to be aimed at) by executing the production contents associated with the internal winning combination. It is provided and the player's interest is improved.

[Pachislot machine structure]
Next, the structure of the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the external structure of the pachislot machine according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 3 is a front view of the front panel in a state where the movable parts are in the initial position in the pachislot machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is a front view of the state of the front panel in a state where the movable part is in the effect position in the pachislot machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the front panel of the pachislot machine according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 6 shows the internal structure of the pachislot machine according to the present embodiment with the front door opened. It is a front view of a state.

  The pachi-slot machine 1 is a gaming machine that uses a game medium such as a coin or a medal, a game ball, a token, or the like, or a game medium such as a card that stores information on a game value assigned to a player. However, in the following description, medals are used.

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

  The front door 2b includes a door body 9, a front panel 10, a liquid crystal display device 11 (see FIG. 3) showing a specific example of the display device, and a waist panel 12. The door body 9 is attached to the cabinet 2a so as to be openable and closable using a hinge (not shown). The hinge is provided at the left end of the door body 9 when the door body 9 is viewed from the front of the pachi-slot machine 1.

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

  The liquid crystal display device 11 is attached to the upper part of the door body 9 and executes an effect by displaying an image. The liquid crystal display device 11 includes a display unit (display screen) 11a including display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R for displaying symbols drawn on the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. In the present embodiment, the entire display unit 11a including the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R is used to display an image and execute an effect.

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

  In the present embodiment, the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R are continuously arranged among a plurality of types of symbols drawn on each reel when the rotation of the corresponding reel provided behind the display windows stops. The size is set so that three symbols can be displayed. That is, in the frame of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, upper, middle and lower areas are provided for each reel, and one symbol is displayed in each area. In this embodiment, a 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 is used as a winning line for determining whether or not a prize is won. Define.

  The front panel 10 is attached to the upper part of the door body 9 and is set to a size that covers the liquid crystal display device 11. The front panel 10 is disposed so as to overlap the display unit 11 a side of the liquid crystal display device 11, and covers a decorative frame 101 having a panel opening 101 a that exposes the display unit 11 a of the liquid crystal display device 11, and a front surface of the decorative frame 101. And a protective cover 102 (see FIGS. 2 and 5).

  As shown in FIG. 5, the decorative frame 101 is formed in a rectangular frame shape having a panel opening 101a. The decorative frame 101 includes an upper frame portion 111, a lower frame portion 112, a left frame portion 113, and a right frame portion 114. The decorative frame 101 is formed such that a pattern is generated on the surface by mixing a resin with a mixture and performing injection molding. In order to generate a pattern on the surface by such molding, for example, the position of the injection gate may be adjusted.

  The upper frame portion 111 is provided with a plurality of upper engagement holes 111a that open forward. The openings of the plurality of upper engagement holes 111a are each formed in a horizontally long rectangle. An upper engagement piece 126 (described later) of the protective cover 102 is inserted into the plurality of upper engagement holes 111a.

  Further, the left frame portion 113 is provided with a plurality of left engagement holes 113a that open forward, and the right frame portion 114 is provided with a plurality of right engagement holes 114a that open forward. The openings of the plurality of left engagement holes 113a and right engagement holes 114a are each formed in a vertically long rectangle. A left engagement piece 127 and a right engagement piece 128, which will be described later, of the protective cover 102 are inserted into the plurality of left engagement holes 113a and right engagement holes 114a.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the protective cover 102 is formed of a light-transmitting synthetic resin, and includes a front surface portion 121 facing forward, an upper surface portion 122 facing upward, and a lower surface portion 123 facing downward. And a left side surface portion 124 and a right side surface portion 125 facing sideways.

  Switch notches 121a and 121b for exposing later-described effect switches 22L and 22R are formed in the lower portion of the front surface portion 121. These switch notches 121a and 121b are formed in an arc shape corresponding to the outer shape of the production switches 22L and 22R.

  A plurality of upper engagement pieces 126 are provided on the end surface of the upper surface portion 122. The plurality of upper engagement pieces 126 are formed in a flat plate shape having a plane substantially orthogonal to the vertical direction, and have flexibility. Further, on the upper surface (one plane) of the plurality of upper engagement pieces 126, engagement protrusions 126a are provided.

  When the upper engagement piece 126 is inserted into the plurality of upper engagement holes 111 a of the decorative frame 101, the engagement protrusion 126 a engages with the upper frame portion 111 of the decorative frame 101, and the protective cover 102 comes off from the decorative frame 101. Can not be.

  The left side surface portion 124 and the right side surface portion 125 of the protective cover 102 are continuous with the front surface portion 121 at an intermediate portion in the front-rear direction. Accordingly, the left side surface portion 124 and the right side surface portion 125 have a protruding piece 124A and a protruding piece 125A that protrude forward from the front surface portion 121. End surfaces facing the front of the left side surface portion 124 and the right side surface portion 125 are end surfaces on the protruding piece 124A and the protruding piece 125A side, and are formed in an arc shape so that the central portion protrudes most forward.

  A plurality of right engagement pieces 128 are provided on the end surface facing the rear side of the right side surface portion 125. The left side surface portion 124 is provided with a plurality of left engagement pieces 127 (not shown) in the same manner as the right engagement piece 128 in the right side surface portion 125. The plurality of left engagement pieces 127 and the plurality of right engagement pieces 128 are formed in a flat plate shape having a plane substantially orthogonal to the left-right direction.

  The right side surface portion 125 is provided with a decoration portion 125a. The decorative portion 125 a is formed by applying a texture to a part of the outer surface of the right side surface portion 125. The decorative portion 125a emits light upon receiving light emitted from a light source (not shown) provided in the back of the right engagement hole 114a of the decorative frame 101. In the right side surface 125, a region where the decorative portion 125a is not provided is a light transmitting portion that transmits light.

  Further, the left side surface portion 124 is provided with a decorative portion (not shown) similar to the decorative portion 125a of the right side surface portion 125. A decorative portion (not shown) of the left side surface portion 124 receives light emitted from a light source (not shown) provided in the back of the left engagement hole 113a of the decorative frame 101 and emits light. In the left side surface portion 124, the region where the decorative portion is not provided is a light transmitting portion that transmits light.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, the decorative frame 101 is provided with a lamp group 21 and effect switches 22 </ b> L and 22 </ b> R. The lamp group 21 includes, for example, the lamps 21a and 21b in FIG. The lamp group 21 is configured by an LED (Light Emitting Diode) or the like, and turns on and off the light in a pattern corresponding to the effect content. The effect switches 22L and 22R are provided on the left and right sides of the decorative frame 101, respectively.

  A central movable unit 105, a left movable unit 106, and a right movable unit 107 are attached to the decorative frame 101.

  The central movable unit 105 is disposed in the central portion above the interior of the decorative frame 101 and has a movable part 309 described later. For example, when a specific effect is performed, the central movable unit 105 rotates the movable component 309 at the initial position (see FIG. 3) about the axis extending in the left-right direction and from below the decorative cover 364. Lower. Thereby, the movable component 309 moves to an effect position (see FIG. 4) that covers a part of the display unit 11 a of the liquid crystal display device 11.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 4, the movable part 309 includes a character part 323, an arch cover 324, and a light emitting display part 325. When the movable part 309 is arranged at the effect position, the character part 323 and the arch cover 324 are arranged. The light emitting display unit 325 is visible from the front of the pachislot machine 1. Although not shown, the arch cover 324 and the light emitting display unit 325 are individually formed with transmissive regions that transmit light emitted from LEDs (not shown) provided on the back surfaces thereof. Yes. In particular, the light-emitting display unit 325 includes a plurality of (for example, three) transmissive regions formed in parallel so that a plurality of levels (for example, three levels) of lighting display can be performed in stages.

  The left movable unit 106 is disposed on the left side in the decorative frame 101 and has a left door 188 described later. The right movable unit 107 is arranged on the right side in the decorative frame 101 and has a right door 189 described later. The left door 188 and the right door 189 are formed in a substantially rectangular plate shape having an appropriate thickness, and one plane faces forward in the initial position.

  For example, when a predetermined effect is performed, the left movable unit 106 rotates the left door 188 at the initial position (see FIG. 3) about an axis extending in the vertical direction. Further, the right movable unit 107 rotates the right door 189 at the initial position around an axis extending in the vertical direction when, for example, a predetermined effect is performed. In the pachislot machine 1, when a predetermined effect is performed, either the left door 188 or the right door 189 may be rotated, or both the left door 188 and the right door 189 may be rotated. Good.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a pedestal portion 13 is formed on the waist panel 12. The pedestal portion 13 is provided with various devices (medal insertion slot 14, MAX bet button 15A, 1BET button 15B, start lever 16, stop buttons 17L, 17C, 17R, checkout button 18) to be operated by the player. ing.

  The medal slot 14 is provided for receiving a medal dropped on the pachislot machine 1 from the outside by the player. The medals accepted from the medal slot 14 are used for one game up to a predetermined number (for example, three), and the amount exceeding the predetermined number can be deposited inside the pachislot machine 1 (so-called credits). function).

  The MAX bet button 15A and the 1BET button 15B are provided for determining the number of coins used for one game from medals deposited inside the pachislot machine 1. In addition, the settlement button 18 is provided for pulling out (discharging) the medals deposited inside the pachislot machine 1 to the outside.

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

  Although not shown in FIG. 2, the pedestal portion 13 is provided with a 7-segment display 6 (see FIG. 7) composed of a 7-segment LED (Light Emitting Diode). The 7-segment display 6 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 machine 1 (hereinafter referred to as the number of credits), and the like. Digital display.

  At the lower part of the door body 9, a medal payout outlet 24, a medal tray 25, speakers 20L, 20R, and the like are provided. The medal payout port 24 guides medals discharged by driving a medal payout device 33 described later to the outside. The medal tray 25 stores medals discharged from the medal payout opening 24. In addition, the speakers 20L and 20R output sound such as sound effects and music corresponding to the production contents.

  Moreover, as shown in FIG. 6, the cabinet 2a is formed in the substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape by which one surface of the front side was opened. A main board 31 constituting a main control circuit 41 (see FIG. 7), which will be described later, is provided in the upper part of the cabinet 2a. The main control circuit 41 is a circuit that controls main operations of the game in the pachislot machine 1 and the flow between the operations such as determination of an internal winning combination, rotation and stop of each reel, determination of presence / absence of winning. The specific configuration of the main control circuit 41 will be described later.

  Three reels (a left reel 3L, a middle reel 3C, and a right reel 3R) are provided in the center of the cabinet 2a. Although not shown in FIG. 6, each reel is connected to a corresponding stepping motor described later (any of stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R in FIG. 7) through a gear having a predetermined reduction ratio. .

  A medal payout device 33 (hereinafter referred to as a hopper 33) having a structure capable of storing a large amount of medals and discharging them one by one is provided in the lower part of the cabinet 2a. In addition, a power supply device 4 that supplies necessary power to each device of the pachislot machine 1 is provided on one side of the hopper 33 (left side in the example shown in FIG. 6) in the cabinet 2a. .

  A sub-board 32 constituting a sub-control circuit 42 (see FIG. 7 and FIG. 8) to be described later is provided on the upper portion of the back side of the front door 2b (the part opposite to the display screen side). The sub-control circuit 42 is a circuit that controls the execution of effects by displaying images. The specific configuration of the sub control circuit 42 will be described later.

  Furthermore, a selector 35 is provided at a substantially central portion on the back surface side of the front door 2b. The selector 35 is a device for selecting whether or not the material or shape of the medal inserted from the outside through the medal insertion slot 14 (see FIG. 2) is appropriate. Guide to 33. Although not shown in FIG. 6, a medal sensor 35 </ b> S (see FIG. 7) that detects that an appropriate medal has passed is provided on the path through which the medal passes in the selector 35.

[Circuit configuration of pachislot machine]
Next, with reference to FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, the configuration of a circuit provided in the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating an overall configuration of a circuit included in the pachislot machine according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 8 is a block diagram illustrating an internal configuration of the sub control circuit in the pachislot machine according to the present embodiment. . The pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a main control circuit 41, a sub control circuit 42, and peripheral devices (actuators) that are electrically connected thereto.

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

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

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

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

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

  The stop switch 17S detects that each of the left stop button 17L, the middle stop button 17C, and the right stop button 17R has been pressed (stop operation) by the player. The start switch 16S detects that the start lever 16 has been operated by the player (start operation). The settlement switch 18S detects that the settlement button has been pressed by the player.

  The medal sensor 35S detects that a medal inserted into the medal slot 14 has passed through the selector 35. Further, the bet switch 15S detects that the bet button (the MAX bet button 15A or the 1BET button 15B) has been pressed by the player.

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

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

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

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

  Here, the management of the rotation angle of each reel will be specifically described. The number of pulses output to each stepping motor is counted by a pulse counter (not shown) provided in the main RAM 53. Each time the output of a predetermined number of pulses (for example, 17 times) necessary for rotation of one symbol is counted by the pulse counter, the value of a symbol counter (not shown) provided in the main RAM 53 is changed to “ 1 "is added. A symbol counter is provided for each reel. The value of the symbol counter is cleared when the reel index is detected by the reel position detection circuit 63.

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

  The display unit drive circuit 64 controls the operation of the 7-segment display 6. The hopper drive circuit 65 controls the operation of the hopper 33. The payout completion signal circuit 66 manages the detection of medals performed by the medal detection unit 33S provided in the hopper 33, and checks whether or not medals discharged from the hopper 33 have reached a predetermined payout number. To do.

  Although not shown, an external concentrated terminal plate is connected to the output port of the microcomputer 50. The external concentration terminal board receives signals such as the number of inserted / withdrawn medals from the main control circuit 41, the number of games, information on the presence / absence of bonus operation, and the like, and displays the number of games, the number of bonus operations, etc. It is output as an external signal to an external display or a game room host computer. The external indicator is installed, for example, above the pachislot machine 1, and updates the display in conjunction with the progress of the number of games or the bonus operation, or notifies the bonus operation by a lamp or the like.

<Sub control circuit>
As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the sub control circuit 42 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 41, and performs processing such as determination and execution of effect contents based on a command transmitted from the main control circuit 41. . The sub control circuit 42 basically includes a sub CPU 81, a sub ROM 82, a sub RAM 83, a rendering processor 84, a drawing RAM 85, and a driver 86 as shown in FIG. Further, the sub-control circuit 42 includes a DSP (Digital Signal Processor) 90, an audio RAM 91, an A / D (Analog to Digital) converter 92, an amplifier 93, a central movable unit drive circuit 96, a left movable unit drive circuit 97, and a right movable. A unit driving circuit 98 and a rotating lamp driving circuit 99 are included.

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

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

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

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

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the sub-control circuit 42 includes the liquid crystal display device 11, the speakers 20 </ b> L and 20 </ b> R, the lamp group 21, the central movable unit 105, the left movable unit 106, the right movable unit 107, and the rotating lamp 543. And other peripheral devices are connected. That is, the operations of these peripheral devices are controlled by the sub control circuit 42.

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

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

  The sub CPU 81 and the central movable unit drive circuit 96 drive the central movable unit 105 in accordance with the central movable unit drive data specified by the contents of effects. That is, the central movable unit 105 is driven when a specific effect is performed, and moves the movable component 309 to a position covering a part of the display unit 11 a of the liquid crystal display device 11.

  Further, the sub CPU 81 and the left movable unit drive circuit 97 drive the left movable unit 106 in accordance with the left movable unit drive data designated by the effect contents. The sub CPU 81 and the right movable unit drive circuit 98 drive the right movable unit 107 according to the right movable unit drive data specified by the contents of the effect. Further, the sub CPU 81 and the rotating lamp driving circuit 99 drive the rotating lamp 543 according to the rotating lamp driving data designated by the contents of the effect.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-CPU 81 is in a state of notifying a procedure of a stop operation that is advantageous to the player according to the determined internal winning combination when a predetermined start condition is satisfied. Advantageous gaming state control means for controlling the state is configured. Such an advantageous gaming state is referred to as “AT”.

[Changes in gaming state]
Next, with reference to FIG. 9, the gaming state of the pachislot machine 1 will be described. As the gaming state of the pachislot machine 1, the main CPU 51 changes two gaming states, a general gaming state (RT0 gaming state or RT1 gaming state) and a BB gaming state (RB gaming state).

<Transition of general gaming state>
As shown in FIG. 9, the main CPU 51 takes either the RT0 gaming state or the RT1 gaming state as the general gaming state. In the RT0 gaming state, when the internal winning combination is a bonus combination (BB in the present embodiment) that is a bonus operating combination, the gaming state is shifted to the RT1 gaming state.

  The RT0 gaming state is a replay low-probability state (low RT gaming state) in which the winning probability of the replaying role that is the act of operating the replay is relatively lower than the RT1 gaming state. The RT1 gaming state is a replay high probability state (high RT gaming state) in which the winning probability of the replay role is relatively higher than the RT0 gaming state.

  Here, there is no direct transition from the RT1 gaming state to the RT0 gaming state. In the RT1 gaming state, the BB is won, the BB gaming state is transitioned, and the BB gaming state is terminated, so that the RT0 gaming state is again entered. Will be migrated.

  In addition, BB is always in an internal winning state after winning an internal winning until winning. Hereinafter, this state is referred to as “BB carryover state”. That is, in the present embodiment, the RT1 gaming state and the BB carryover state are in an equivalent relationship.

  Note that the RT1 gaming state is not an RT managed by the number of games, but a gaming state that shifts only when the above-described transition condition is satisfied. In that sense, the RT1 gaming state is infinite RT.

<BB game state transition>
Further, when the BB wins, the main CPU 51 shifts the gaming state to the BB gaming state. In the present embodiment, during the BB gaming state, control is always performed during the RB gaming state, and when the BB end condition is satisfied, specifically, the specified number of sheets in the BB gaming state (in this embodiment, 75 sheets). ), The BB gaming state and the RB gaming state are ended, and the state is shifted to the RT0 gaming state.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in a general gaming state internal lottery table, which will be described later in FIG. 15, in the RT1 gaming state, one of the internal winning combinations is always determined by lottery. That is, a unit game that is in the BB carryover state and has not won any small combination or replay combination will occur only in a unit game that has internally won BB. The internal winning combination can be roughly divided into a replay combination, a small combination, and a bonus combination. As shown in FIG. 19 to be described later, in this embodiment, a replay combination and a small combination are provided rather than BB. The stop display is preferentially configured.

  Therefore, when the BB is won internally, but the BB cannot be won in the unit game, until the predetermined initialization condition is satisfied (for example, all memory due to a backup error of the main RAM 33 at the time of power-on) Region initialization) The RT1 gaming state will continue.

  The game state transition is not limited to that described above. For example, by providing a plurality of bell lip symbol combinations to be described later, when winning one of the normal lip 1 to 4 or bell lip 1 to 4 described later, the combination of symbols to be awarded is made different depending on the stop operation order, so that one bell lip symbol It is possible to make a transition to the above-described RT1 gaming state when the combination is won, and to shift to the above-described RT0 gaming state when a combination of other bell-lip symbols is won.

  In this case, when controlled to the advantageous gaming state by the sub CPU 81, first, the stop operation sequence in which the combination of the symbols of the one bell lip is won is notified, and by performing the stop operation according to this notification, Transition from the RT0 gaming state to the RT1 gaming state. In the RT1 gaming state, the stop operation sequence in which the other bell-lip symbol combinations do not win is informed, and the stop operation sequence in which the payout of the medal is maximized is informed for each winning combination. Thus, similarly, it is possible to configure an advantageous gaming state that is advantageous to the player.

[Data table stored in main ROM]
Next, various data tables stored in the main ROM 52 will be described with reference to FIGS.

<Pattern arrangement table>
The symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 10 represents the arrangement of symbols arranged on the surface of each of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R. The symbol arrangement table defines the correspondence between the twenty symbol positions “0” to “19” and symbols corresponding to these symbol positions.

  Symbol position data “0” to “19” indicates the positions of symbols arranged along the rotation direction in each of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R. The symbols corresponding to the symbol positions “0” to “19” can be specified by referring to the symbol arrangement table using the value of the symbol counter.

  The types of symbols are “Red 7”, “BAR”, “Replay”, “Bell”, “Cherry”, “Watermelon A”, “Watermelon B”, “Watermelon C”, “White Blank” and “Purple Blank” Is included.

  Here, “watermelon A”, “watermelon B”, and “watermelon C” only need to be identifiable as having different symbols internally by the main CPU 51. In the present embodiment, like the same symbols. A symbol that can be recognized by the player. Hereinafter, “watermelon A”, “watermelon B”, and “watermelon C” are also collectively referred to as “watermelon”.

<Design code table>
As shown in FIG. 11, each symbol arranged on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is specified by a symbol code table, and in the present embodiment, it is distinguished by 2 bytes (16 bits) of data. The symbol code table shown in FIG. 11 represents symbol codes as data for specifying symbols arranged on the surfaces of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

  For example, the symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 10 has been described as representing the arrangement of symbols arranged on the surface of each of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R, but is actually stored in the main ROM 52. The symbol arrangement table shows the arrangement of symbol codes for identifying symbols arranged on the surfaces of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R.

  In the present embodiment, the symbols used in the pachislot machine 1 are “red 7”, “BAR”, “replay”, “bell”, “cherry”, “watermelon A”, “watermelon B”, “ There are 10 types of “Watermelon C”, “White Blank” and “Purple Blank”.

  In the symbol code table, “1” is assigned as the symbol code for the “red 7” symbol. Further, “2” is assigned as a symbol code for the “BAR” symbol. Also, “3” is assigned as the symbol code for the “replay” symbol.

  Similarly, “4” to “10” are the symbol codes for the symbols “Bell”, “Cherry”, “Watermelon A”, “Watermelon B”, “Watermelon C”, “White Blank” and “Purple Blank”, respectively. Assigned.

<Design combination table>
In the symbol combination tables shown in FIGS. 12 to 14, a winning action flag and a payout number are associated with a symbol combination identified by the storage area identification data represented by 27 bytes.

  The winning action flag is data assigned corresponding to a combination of unique symbols for representing a winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “winning winning combination”), and includes 1 byte (8 bits) data and a storage area type. It is out. The storage area type is data for distinguishing 1-byte data. One byte data includes data corresponding to a combination of a plurality of symbols. Each symbol combination is distinguished by the storage area type and 1-byte data.

  In the symbol combination tables shown in FIGS. 12 to 14, the names (contents) of winning combinations are associated with the winning action flags for the combinations of symbols in order to make the invention easy to understand.

  The number of payouts is data indicating the number of medals to be paid out to the player corresponding to each symbol combination. When the combination of symbols arranged along the effective line matches the “combination of symbols” in the symbol combination table, the number of medals discharged or credits by driving the hopper device 33 is counted based on the corresponding payout number. The credit counter is added.

  FIG. 12 shows a symbol combination table related to the bonus combination. When a combination of symbols of “watermelon B-BAR-white blank” representing a winning combination called “BB” is displayed along the active line in the general gaming state (RT1 gaming state), Although there is no payout, it means that BB is won. That is, when “BB” wins in the general gaming state (RT1 gaming state), the game state shifts to the BB gaming state.

  FIG. 13 shows a symbol combination table related to the replay combination. When the combination of symbols shown in FIG. 13 is displayed along the active line, it indicates that no medal has been paid out, but that the player has won a re-game act. That is, when the replay combination wins, the replay can be performed in the next game.

  In FIG. 13, when a combination of symbols “Replay-Replay-Replay” representing a winning combination called “middle lip” is displayed along the active line, “middle lip” is displayed in the middle in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. "Replay" is available.

  When a combination of symbols “Bell-Replay-Red 7” representing a winning combination called “Cross-up Lip 1” is displayed along the active line, the symbol “ "Replay" is available. “Cross-up Lip 2” to “Cross-Up Lip 4” are the same as “Cross-up Lip 1”.

  When a combination of symbols of “Watermelon A-Replay-Watermelon A” representing a winning combination called “Crossdown Lip 1” is displayed along the active line, it is lowered to the right in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. "Replay" is available. “Crossdown Lip 2” to “Crossdown Lip 6” are the same as “Crossdown Lip 1”.

  When a combination of symbols of “Replay-Bell-Cherry” representing a winning combination called “Bell Lip” is displayed along the active line, “Bell” is aligned to the lower right in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. .

  As described above, in the present embodiment, only the above-described center line is an effective line, but the symbol combination relating to the replay combination is configured as shown in FIG. 13 and will be described later in the description of FIG. The combination of symbols related to small roles (for example, upper bells 1 to 12, cross-up bells 1 to 9, lower bells 1 to 3, cross-down watermelons 1 to 4, etc.) is configured in the same way, as if five lines The center line aligned to the middle, the top line aligned to the upper level, the bottom line aligned to the lower level, the cross-down line aligned to the lower right, and the cross-up line aligned to the upper right) can be impressed by the player. It can be done.

  When a combination of symbols of “Replay-Replay-Cherry” representing a winning combination called “Chance Lip A1” is displayed along the active line, “Bell” is displayed at the upper part of the display window 4L, and the lower part of the display window 4C. “Bell” is displayed on the display window 4R, and “bell” is displayed on the lower part of the display window 4R. That is, two “bells” are displayed on at least one of the five lines described above (for example, the bottom line aligned at the lower stage or the cross-down line aligned at the lower right) (hereinafter, “tempe”). The remaining “bell” is displayed on another line (hereinafter referred to as “tempered off”). As for “Chance Lip A2” to “Chance Lip A5” and “Chance Lip B1” to “Chance Lip B3”, “Bell” is out of the tempering in the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R, similarly to “Chance Lip A1”. Is displayed.

  When a combination of symbols “Bell-Watermelon A-Watermelon A” representing a winning combination called “Special Lip A1” is displayed along the active line, “Watermelon” is displayed in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. It is displayed outside the temper. “Special Lip A2” to “Special Lip A6” and “Special Lip B” are the same as “Special Lip A1”.

  When a combination of symbols “BAR-BAR-BAR” representing a winning combination called “BAR Lip A” is displayed along the active line, “BAR” is displayed in the middle in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. It's aligned. When the symbol combination “REPLAY-BAR-CHERRY” representing the winning combination called “BAR RIP E” is displayed along the active line, the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R BAR "may be available.

  When a combination of symbols “BAR-BAR-Watermelon A” representing a winning combination called “BAR Lip B1” is displayed along the active line, “BAR” is displayed as a template in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Displayed out of place. “BAR lip B2”, “BAR lip B3”, “BAR lip C”, “BAR lip D1”, and “BAR lip D2” are the same as “BAR lip B1”.

  When a combination of symbols “Bell-BAR-Watermelon A” representing a winning combination called “BAR Lip B4” is displayed along the active line, “Replay” is displayed at the bottom in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Is complete. “BAR lip B5” and “BAR lip B6” are the same as “BAR lip B4”.

  When a combination of symbols “Cherry-ANY-ANY” representing a winning combination called “Cherry Lip A” is displayed along the active line, “Cherry” is displayed in the middle of the display window 4L. “ANY” indicates that any symbol may be used. That is, in “Cherry Lip A”, if “Cherry” is displayed in the middle of the display window 4L, it is a combination of symbols in which a winning is determined regardless of the symbols displayed in the display windows 4C and 4R. ing.

  When a combination of symbols “Watermelon A-Red 7-Cherry” representing a winning combination called “Cherry Lip B1” is displayed along the active line, “Red 7” is displayed in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. May be displayed out of balance, but basically, the symbol displayed when the symbol “cherry” in “cherry lip A” described above cannot be displayed in the middle of the display window 4L. Is defined as a combination of “Cherry Lip B2” to “Cherry Lip B8” and “Cherry Lip C” are the same as “Cherry Lip B1”.

  14a and 14b show a symbol combination table related to a small combination with a medal payout. When the symbol combinations shown in FIGS. 14a and 14b are displayed along the active line, the payout number of medals associated with the symbol combination is paid out.

  When the symbol combination “Replay-Watermelon A-Watermelon A” representing the winning combination called “Upper Bell 1” is displayed along the active line, the upper “bell” is displayed in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. ”And 7 medals are paid out. “Upper bell 2” to “upper bell 12” are the same as “upper bell 1”.

  When the combination of symbols of “Watermelon A-Bell-Watermelon A” representing the winning combination called “Cross-up Bell 1” is displayed along the active line, it is raised to the right in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. "Bell" is ready and 7 medals are paid out. “Cross-up bell 2” to “cross-up bell 9” are the same as “cross-up bell 1”.

  When a combination of symbols “BAR-Bell-Replay” representing a winning combination called “medium 1st2nd incorrect answer A1” is displayed along the active line, one medal is paid out. “Middle 1st2nd incorrect answer A9” to “Middle 1st2nd incorrect answer A9” and “Middle 1st2nd incorrect answer B1” to “Middle 1st2nd incorrect answer B9” are the same as “Middle 1st2nd incorrect answer A1”.

  As described later in the description of FIG. 19, “middle 1st 2nd incorrect answer” means, for example, that “middle left and right cross-up bell 1” is determined as an internal winning combination as “push order small combination”. When the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R are operated in the "middle left and right" stop operation sequence, one of "cross-up bell 1" to "cross-up bell 9" wins and 7 medals are paid out. However, when the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R are operated in the “middle right left” stop operation sequence, the stop operation sequence of the first stop operation is correct, but the stop operation of the second stop operation is performed. Since the order is incorrect, one of “medium 1st2nd incorrect answer A1” to “medium 1st2nd incorrect answer A9” wins and one medal is paid out.

  When a combination of symbols “Watermelon A-Watermelon A-Bell” representing a winning combination called “Right 1st Incorrect Answer A1” is displayed along the active line, one medal is paid out. “Right 1st incorrect answer A2” to “Right 1st incorrect answer A4” and “Right 1st incorrect answer B1” to “Right 1st incorrect answer B4” are the same as “Right 1st incorrect answer A1”.

  Note that “right 1st incorrect answer” means that, for example, “middle left and right cross-up bell 1” is determined as an internal winning combination as “push order small combination” as described later in the description of FIG. When the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R are operated in the "middle left and right" stop operation sequence, one of "cross-up bell 1" to "cross-up bell 9" wins and 7 medals are paid out. However, when “right”, that is, when the stop button 17R is operated for the first stop, the stop operation order is incorrect, so when “missing” described later does not occur, “right 1st incorrect answer”. One of “A1” to “Right 1st incorrect answer A4” or “Right 1st incorrect answer B1” to “Right 1st incorrect answer B4” is won and one medal is paid out.

  When a combination of symbols “Bell-Bell-Bell” representing a winning combination called “middle bell” is displayed along the active line, “bells” are aligned in the middle in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. , 7 medals will be paid out.

  When a combination of symbols “watermelon A-purple blank-bell” representing a winning combination called “right 1st2nd incorrect answer A1” is displayed along the active line, one medal is paid out. “Right 1st2nd incorrect answer A6” to “Right 1st2nd incorrect answer A6” and “Right 1st2nd incorrect answer B1” to “Right 1st2nd incorrect answer B6” are the same as “Right 1st2nd incorrect answer A1”.

  Note that “right 1st2nd incorrect answer” means, for example, that “right left middle middle bell 1” is determined as the internal winning combination as “push order small combination” as described later in the description of FIG. When the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R are operated in the "middle" stop operation sequence, the "middle bell" wins and seven medals are paid out, but the "right middle left" stop operation When the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R are operated in order, the stop operation order of the first stop operation is correct, but the stop operation order of the second stop operation is incorrect. One of “correct answer A1” to “right 1st2nd incorrect answer A6” wins and one medal is paid out.

  However, for “right 1st2nd incorrect answer B1” to “right 1st2nd incorrect answer B6”, “middle left and right lower bell 1” to “middle right and left lower bell 3”, “middle right left lower bell 1” -If any of “middle right left lower bell 3” is determined as an internal winning combination, if “right”, that is, if the stop button 17R is first stopped, the stop operation sequence is incorrect. In this case, “missing out”, which will be described later, does not occur, and any one of “right 1st2nd incorrect answer B1” to “right 1st2nd incorrect answer B6” wins and one medal is paid out. Therefore, it can be said that the right winning 1st incorrect answer in the case of the internal winning combination described above, except that “missing” described later does not occur.

  Also, any of “Right and middle left lower bell 1” to “Right middle left lower bell 3”, “Right middle left bottom bell 1” to “Right middle left bottom bell 3” as an internal winning combination When determined, if “medium”, that is, if the stop button 17C is first stopped, the stop operation order is incorrect, but in this case, “missing” described later does not occur, One of “right 1st2nd incorrect answer B1” to “right 1st2nd incorrect answer B6” wins and one medal is paid out. Therefore, it can be said that the internal winning combination described above is a “medium 1st incorrect answer” described later, except that “missing” described later does not occur.

  When a combination of symbols “Bell-Cherry-BAR” representing a winning combination called “medium 1st incorrect answer A1” is displayed along the active line, one medal is paid out. “Middle 1st incorrect answer A4” and “Middle 1st incorrect answer A4” and “Middle 1st incorrect answer B1” to “Middle 1st incorrect answer B4” are also the same as “Middle 1st incorrect answer A1”.

  Note that “middle 1st incorrect answer” means, for example, “right / left / middle middle bell 1” is determined as an internal winning combination as “push order small combination” as described later in the description of FIG. When the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R are operated in the “middle” stop operation sequence, “middle bell” wins and seven medals are paid out, but “middle”, that is, the stop button 17C When the first stop operation is performed, the stop operation order is incorrect. Therefore, when “missing” described later does not occur, “medium 1st incorrect answer A1” to “medium 1st incorrect answer A4” or “ This indicates that any one of “medium 1st incorrect answer B1” to “medium 1st incorrect answer B4” wins and one medal is paid out.

  When the combination of symbols “Watermelon A-Replay-Cherry” representing the winning combination called “Lower Bell 1” is displayed along the active line, “Bell” is displayed in the lower row in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. And 7 medals are paid out. “Lower bell 2” and “lower bell 3” are the same as “lower bell 1”.

  When the combination of symbols of “Red 7-Watermelon A-Bell” representing the winning combination called “Crossdown Watermelon 1” is displayed along the active line, it is lowered to the right in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. “Watermelon” is available and 3 medals are paid out. “Crossdown watermelon 2” to “crossdown watermelon 4” are the same as “crossdown watermelon 1”.

  When a combination of symbols of “watermelon B-watermelon A-watermelon A” representing a winning combination called “middle watermelon 1” is displayed along the active line, “middle watermelon 1” is displayed in the middle in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. "Watermelon" is complete and 3 medals are paid out. The “middle watermelon 2” to “middle watermelon 6” are the same as the “middle watermelon 1”.

  When the symbol combination “BAR-Cherry-White Blank” representing the winning combination called “Square Cherry A1-1” is displayed along the active line, “Cherry” is displayed at the bottom of the display window 4L. And 3 medals are paid out. “Corner Cherry A1-2” to “Corner Cherry A1-8”, “Corner Cherry B1-1” to “Corner Cherry B1-4”, “Corner Cherry B2-1” to “Corner Cherry B2-24”, “Corner” "Cherry B3-1" to "Kaku Cherry B3-4", "Kaku Cherry B4-1" to "Kaku Cherry B4-3", "Kaku Cherry B5-1" to "Kaku Cherry B5-4", "Kaku Cherry C1" -1 "to" Kaku Cherry C1-8 "," Kaku Cherry C2-1 "to" Kaku Cherry C2-12 "," Kaku Cherry C3-1 "to" Kaku Cherry C3-6 "," Kaku Cherry C4-1 " ”To“ Square Cherry C4-3 ”,“ Cherry ”is displayed in the upper or lower part of the display window 4L in the same manner as“ Square Cherry A1-1 ”.

  When a combination of symbols “watermelon B-bell-bell” representing a winning combination called “special combination A” is displayed along the active line, one medal is paid out. “Special role B” and “Special role C” are the same as “Special role A”.

  Here, when “weak cherry”, “strong cherry 1”, or “strong cherry 2” is determined as the internal winning combination, none of the above-mentioned “horn cherry” can be awarded. In this case, that is, when “cherry” cannot be displayed in the upper or lower part of the display window 4L according to the timing of the stop operation, “special role” is preferentially displayed over “BB”. By performing the stop control, “BB” is defined as a combination of symbols for controlling so as not to win.

  In the present embodiment, the above-mentioned names are assigned to the combination of symbols related to the replay role and the combination of symbols related to the small role so as to be distinguished from others, but the name is not necessarily the combination of the symbols. The role of is not limited.

<Internal lottery table>
In the plurality of internal lottery tables shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, lottery values and data pointers for each gaming state are associated with the winning number. The internal lottery table is normally stored in the main ROM 52 for each set value (for example, set values 1 to 6) of the pachislot machine 1. However, in the present embodiment, for convenience of explanation, explanation will be made using one internal lottery table.

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

  Therefore, the larger the numerical value defined as the lottery value, the higher the probability that assigned data (that is, data pointer) is determined. When the number of times of the determination process for determining whether the result of the subtraction is negative exceeds the number of winning numbers, the result of the internal lottery process is “lost”.

  The winning probability of each winning number can be represented by “the lottery value corresponding to each winning number / the number of all random numbers that may be extracted (65536)”. In the present embodiment, by using a plurality of types of internal lottery tables, the type of internal winning combination to be determined and the winning probability are changed, and as a result, the player's expectation is undulated.

  The data pointer is data acquired as a result of lottery performed with reference to the internal lottery table, and is data for designating an internal winning combination defined by an internal winning combination determination table described later.

  That is, the data pointer is data used to determine the storage area type and 1-byte data in the small combination / replay winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 17 and the bonus internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. . For the data pointer, a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer are individually defined corresponding to each winning number.

  The method of the internal lottery process is not limited to the above-described method. For example, a lottery value corresponding to each winning number is selected from a predetermined random number range “0 to 65535”. An internal lottery may be performed by sequentially adding values and determining whether the result of the addition has reached a predetermined value (for example, a value determined in advance for each winning number).

(Internal lottery table for general gaming state)
As shown in FIG. 15, the internal lottery table for the general gaming state referred to in the general gaming state defines lottery values for the winning numbers in the RT0 gaming state and the RT1 gaming state. In the internal lottery table for the general gaming state, the winning numbers “1” to “45” in the RT0 gaming state and the RT1 gaming state are associated with the small role / replay data pointers “1” to “45”, respectively. Note that “(between the BB flags)” in the RT1 gaming state is synonymous with the “BB carryover state” described above.

  In the RT0 gaming state and the RT1 gaming state, the winning numbers “1” to “16” and “46” are different, and the winning numbers “17” to “45” are the same. The winning number “46” is associated with “1” as the bonus data pointer, and when BB is determined as the internal winning combination, only BB is determined as the internal winning combination (winning alone). Is set.

  Specifically, in the RT0 gaming state, when the lottery values of the winning numbers “1” to “16” are added together, “8978” is set, and the lottery value of the winning number “46” is set to “5851”. ing. On the other hand, in the RT1 gaming state, the lottery values of the winning numbers “1” to “16” are set to “14829”, which is set higher than that in the RT0 gaming state, and the lottery number of the winning number “46” is set. The value is set to “0”. That is, the lottery value corresponding to the difference of the winning number “46” is assigned to the lottery values of the winning numbers “1” to “16”.

(Internal lottery table for RB gaming state)
As shown in FIG. 16, the RB gaming state internal lottery table referred to in the RB gaming state defines lottery values of the winning numbers in the RB gaming state. In the RB gaming state internal lottery table, the winning numbers “1” and “2” are associated with the small role / replay data pointers “46” and “47”, respectively. In the present embodiment, since the RB gaming state is always in the BB gaming state, the RB gaming state internal lottery table can also be referred to as the BB gaming state internal lottery table.

<Internal winning combination determination table for small role / replay>
In the internal winning combination determination table for a small combination / replay shown in FIG. 17, data for identifying a combination of symbols (winning operation flag) for which winning is permitted is associated with the data pointer for small combination / replay. ing.

  Further, in the internal winning combination determination table for the small combination / replay shown in FIG. 17, for the sake of convenience, the data of the internal winning combination is omitted for the data pointer for the small combination / replay, and the name (contents) of the winning combination, The name of the internal winning combination (remarks) is associated.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 17, a plurality of symbol combinations (winning operation flags) for which winning is permitted are associated with one data pointer, so that a plurality of combinations can be achieved in one internal lottery process. The winning of a combination of symbols (winning operation flag) can be permitted. These internal lottery methods are called “simultaneous winning” method and “overlapping winning” method.

  In the present embodiment, one symbol combination (winning operation flag) for which winning is permitted can be defined as “internal winning combination”, and winning is permitted for one data pointer. A combination of a plurality of symbols (winning action flag) can be defined as an internal winning combination, but in FIGS. 17 to 20, the latter is defined as an internal winning combination.

  In the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determining table, the small winning combination / replay data pointer “0” is associated with “losing”.

  Also, in the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, the small winning combination / replay data pointer “1” indicates “normal lip 1” as the internal winning combination, and a combination of symbols for which winning is permitted. As (winning operation flag), “middle stage lip”, “cross-up lip 1-4”, “cross-down lip 1-6” and “bell lip” are associated.

  Also, in the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, the small winning combination / replay data pointer “2” indicates “normal lip 2” as the internal winning combination, and a combination of symbols for which winning is permitted. As (winning operation flag), “middle stage lip”, “cross-up lip 1-4”, “cross-down lip 1-6”, “bell lip”, and “special lip A1-6” are associated.

  Also, in the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, the small winning combination / replay data pointer “3” indicates “normal lip 3” as the internal winning combination, and a combination of symbols for which winning is permitted. As (winning operation flag), “middle stage lip”, “cross-up lip 1-4”, “cross-down lip 1-6”, “bell lip”, and “special lip B” are associated.

  Also, in the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, the small winning combination / replay data pointer “4” indicates “normal lip 4” as the internal winning combination, and a combination of symbols for which winning is permitted. As (winning operation flag), “middle lip”, “cross-up lip 1-4”, “cross-down lip 1-6”, “bell lip”, “special lip A1-6” and “special lip B” are associated. It has been.

  Further, in the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, the small winning combination / replay data pointer “5” indicates “bell lip 1” as the internal winning combination, and a combination of symbols permitted to win a prize ( As the winning action flag), “middle lip” and “bell lip” are associated.

  Further, in the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, the small winning combination / replay data pointer “6” indicates “bell lip 2” as the internal winning combination, and a combination of symbols permitted to win a prize ( As “winning operation flags”, “middle lip”, “bell lip”, and “special lip A1 to 6” are associated.

  Further, in the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, the small winning combination / replay data pointer “7” indicates “BELL lip 3” as the internal winning combination, and a combination of symbols permitted to win a prize ( As “winning operation flags”, “middle stage lip”, “bell lip”, and “special lip B” are associated.

  Further, in the internal winning combination determination table for the small role / replay, the data pointer “8” for the small role / replay indicates “BELLIP 4” as the internal winning combination, and a combination of symbols that is permitted to win ( As “winning operation flags”, “middle lip”, “bell lip”, “special lip A1-6” and “special lip B” are associated.

  Also, in the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, the small winning combination / replay data pointer “9” indicates “chance lip 1” as the internal winning combination, and a combination of symbols for which winning is permitted. As (winning operation flags), “chance lip A1-5” and “chance lip B1-3” are associated.

  Also, in the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, the small winning combination / replay data pointer “10” indicates “chance lip 2” as the internal winning combination, and a combination of symbols for which winning is permitted. As (winning operation flags), “chance lip A1-5”, “chance lip B1-3”, and “bell lip” are associated.

  Also, in the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, the small winning combination / replay data pointer “11” indicates “strong chance lip” as the internal winning combination, and a combination of symbols for which winning is permitted. As (winning operation flag), “middle stage lip”, “special lip A1 to 6”, and “special lip B” are associated.

  Also, in the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, the small winning combination / replay data pointer “12” indicates “cherry lip” as the internal winning combination, and a combination of symbols for which winning is permitted ( “BAR RIP B1-6”, “BAR RIP C”, “BAR RIP D1, 2”, “BAR RIP E”, “CHERRY RIP A”, and “CHERRY RIP B1-8” are associated with each other. It has been.

  Also, in the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, the small winning combination / replay data pointer “13” indicates “strong cherry lip” as the internal winning combination, and a combination of symbols for which winning is permitted. As (winning operation flag), “BAR Lip B1-6”, “BAR Lip C”, “BAR Lip D1, 2”, “BAR Lip E”, “Cherry Lip A”, “Cherry Lip B1-8”, “ “BAR Lip A” and “Cherry Lip C” are associated with each other.

  Further, in the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, the small winning combination / replay data pointer “14” indicates “BAR lip 1” as the internal winning combination, and a combination of symbols for which winning is permitted. (Medium stage lip), “Cross-up lip 1-4”, “BAR lip A”, “BAR lip B1-6”, “BAR lip C” and “BAR lip D1, 2” are supported as (winning operation flag) It is attached.

  In the internal winning combination determination table for the small role / replay, the data pointer “15” for the small role / replay indicates “BAR Lip 2” as the internal winning combination, and a combination of symbols for which winning is permitted. As (winning operation flag), “middle lip”, “cross-up lip 1-4”, “BAR lip A”, “BAR lip B1-6”, “BAR lip C”, “BAR lip D1, 2”, “ “Bell Lip” and “BAR Lip E” are associated with each other.

  Further, in the internal winning combination determination table for the small role / replay, the data pointer “16” for the small role / replay indicates “fake BAR lip” as the internal winning combination, and a combination of symbols for which winning is permitted. As (winning operation flag), “middle lip”, “cross-up lip 1-4”, and “BAR lip D1, 2” are associated.

  Also, in the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, the small combination / replay data pointer “17” indicates “middle left / right cross-up bell 1” as the internal winning combination, and winning is permitted. As the symbol combination (winning operation flag), “upper bell 1”, “cross-up bell 1-9”, “medium 1st2nd incorrect answer A1-9” and “right 1st incorrect answer A1-4” are associated. .

  Further, in the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, the small combination / replay data pointer “18” indicates “middle left / right cross-up bell 2” as the internal winning combination, and winning is permitted. As the symbol combination (winning operation flag), “upper bell 2”, “cross-up bell 1-9”, “medium 1st2nd incorrect answer A1-9” and “right 1st incorrect answer A1-4” are associated. .

  Also, in the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, the small combination / replay data pointer “19” indicates “middle left / right cross-up bell 3” as the internal winning combination, and winning is permitted. As the symbol combination (winning operation flag), “upper bell 3”, “cross-up bell 1-9”, “medium 1st2nd incorrect answer A1-9” and “right 1st incorrect answer A1-4” are associated. .

  Also, in the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, the small combination / replay data pointer “20” indicates “middle right / left cross-up bell 1” as the internal winning combination, and winning is permitted. As the symbol combination (winning operation flag), “upper bell 4”, “cross-up bell 1-9”, “medium 1st2nd incorrect answer A1-9” and “right 1st incorrect answer B1-4” are associated. .

  Also, in the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, the small combination / replay data pointer “21” indicates “middle right / left cross-up bell 2” as the internal winning combination, and winning is permitted. As the symbol combination (winning operation flag), “upper bell 5”, “cross-up bell 1-9”, “medium 1st2nd incorrect answer A1-9” and “right 1st incorrect answer B1-4” are associated. .

  Also, in the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, the small combination / replay data pointer “22” indicates “middle right / left cross-up bell 3” as the internal winning combination and winning is permitted. As the symbol combination (winning operation flag), “upper bell 6”, “cross-up bell 1-9”, “medium 1st2nd incorrect answer A1-9” and “right 1st incorrect answer B1-4” are associated. .

  Also, in the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, the small combination / replay data pointer “23” indicates “right middle left bell 1” as the internal winning combination, and a winning pattern is permitted. Are associated with (upper bell 7), "middle bell", "right 1st2nd incorrect answer A1-6" and "middle 1st incorrect answer A1-4".

  Also, in the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, the small winning combination / replay data pointer “24” indicates “right / left / middle middle bell 2” as the internal winning combination, and the winning pattern is permitted. Are associated with (upper bell 8), "middle bell", "right 1st2nd incorrect answer A1-6" and "middle 1st incorrect answer A1-4".

  Further, in the internal winning combination determination table for the small role / replay, the data pointer “25” for the small role / replay indicates “right / left / middle middle bell 3” as the internal winning combination, and the winning pattern is permitted. Are associated with (upper bell 9), "middle bell", "right 1st2nd incorrect answer A1-6" and "middle 1st incorrect answer A1-4".

  Also, in the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, the small combination / replay data pointer “26” indicates “right middle left middle bell 1” as the internal winning combination, and winning is permitted. As the symbol combination (winning operation flag), “upper bell 10”, “middle bell”, “right 1st2nd incorrect answer A1-6” and “middle 1st incorrect answer B1-4” are associated.

  Also, in the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, the small combination / replay data pointer “27” indicates “right middle left middle bell 2” as the internal winning combination, and winning is permitted. As the symbol combination (winning operation flag), “upper bell 11”, “middle bell”, “right 1st2nd incorrect answer A1-6” and “middle 1st incorrect answer B1-4” are associated.

  Also, in the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, the small combination / replay data pointer “28” indicates “right middle left middle bell 3” as the internal winning combination, and winning is permitted. As the symbol combination (winning operation flag), “upper bell 12”, “middle bell”, “right 1st2nd incorrect answer A1-6” and “middle 1st incorrect answer B1-4” are associated.

  Also, in the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, the small winning combination / replay data pointer “29” indicates “middle left / right / lower bell 1” as the internal winning combination, and a winning pattern is permitted. Are associated with (upper bell 1, 2), "lower bell 1-3", "middle 1st2nd incorrect answer B1-9" and "right 1st2nd incorrect answer B1-6". .

  Also, in the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, the data pointer “30” for small winning combination / replay indicates “middle left and right lower bell 2” as the internal winning combination, and the winning pattern is permitted. Are associated with (upper bell 3, 4), "lower bell 1-3", "middle 1st2nd incorrect answer B1-9" and "right 1st2nd incorrect answer B1-6". .

  Also, in the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, the small winning combination / replay data pointer “31” indicates “middle left / right lower bell 3” as the internal winning combination, and a winning pattern is permitted. As the combinations (winning operation flags), “upper bells 5, 6”, “lower bells 1-3”, “middle 1st2nd incorrect answers B1-9” and “right 1st2nd incorrect answers B1-6” are associated. .

  Further, in the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, the small winning combination / replay data pointer “32” indicates “middle right / lower left bell 1” as an internal winning combination, and a winning pattern is permitted. Are associated with (upper bells 7, 8), "lower bells 1-3", "middle 1st2nd incorrect answers B1-9" and "right 1st2nd incorrect answers B1-6". .

  Also, in the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, the small winning combination / replay data pointer “33” indicates “middle right / lower left bell 2” as the internal winning combination, and a winning pattern is permitted. Are associated with (upper bell 9, 10), "lower bell 1-3", "middle 1st2nd incorrect answer B1-9" and "right 1st2nd incorrect answer B1-6". .

  Further, in the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, the small winning combination / replay data pointer “34” indicates “middle right / lower left bell 3” as an internal winning combination, and a winning pattern is permitted. Are associated with (upper bells 11, 12), "lower bells 1-3", "middle 1st2nd incorrect answers B1-9" and "right 1st2nd incorrect answers B1-6". .

  Further, in the internal winning combination determination table for the small role / replay, the data pointer “35” for the small role / replay indicates “Right / Left / Middle / Lower Bell 1” as the internal winning combination, and the winning pattern is permitted. As the combination (winning operation flag), “upper bells 1 and 2”, “lower bells 1 to 3” and “right 1st2nd incorrect answers B1 to 6” are associated.

  Further, in the internal winning combination determination table for the small role / replay, the data pointer “36” for the small role / replay indicates “Right / Left / Middle / Lower Bell 2” as the internal winning combination, and the winning pattern is permitted. Are associated with (upper bells 3, 4), "lower bells 1-3" and "right 1st2nd incorrect answers B1-6".

  Further, in the internal winning combination determination table for the small role / replay, the data pointer “37” for the small role / replay indicates “Right / Left / Middle / Lower Bell 3” as the internal winning combination, and the winning pattern is permitted. Are associated with (upper bells 5, 6), "lower bells 1-3" and "right 1st2nd incorrect answers B1-6".

  Also, in the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, the small combination / replay data pointer “38” indicates “right middle left lower bell 1” as the internal winning combination, and winning is permitted. As the symbol combination (winning operation flag), “upper bells 7, 8”, “lower bells 1 to 3”, and “right 1st2nd incorrect answers B1 to 6” are associated.

  Also, in the internal winning combination determination table for small role / replay, the data pointer “39” for small role / replay indicates “right middle left lower bell 2” as an internal winning combination, and winning is permitted. As the symbol combination (winning operation flag), “upper bells 9, 10”, “lower bells 1 to 3”, and “right 1st2nd incorrect answers B1 to 6” are associated.

  Also, in the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, the small combination / replay data pointer “40” indicates “right middle left lower bell 3” as the internal winning combination, and winning is permitted. As the symbol combination (winning operation flag), “upper bells 11 and 12”, “lower bells 1 to 3”, and “right 1st 2nd incorrect answers B1 to 6” are associated.

  Also, in the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, the small winning combination / replay data pointer “41” indicates “strong bell” as the internal winning combination, and a combination of symbols that are permitted to win ( As “winning operation flags”, “upper bells 1 to 12”, “cross-up bells 1 to 9”, and “lower bells 1 to 3” are associated.

  Also, in the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, the small winning combination / replay data pointer “42” indicates “watermelon” as the internal winning combination, and a combination of symbols (winning winning) As the operation flag), “cross-down watermelons 1 to 4” and “middle stage watermelons 1 to 6” are associated.

  Further, in the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, the small winning combination / replay data pointer “43” indicates “weak cherry” as the internal winning combination, and a combination of symbols that allows winning ( As winning operation flags), “horn cherry A1-1-8”, “horn cherry B3-1-4”, “horn cherry C1-1-8”, “horn cherry C2-1-12”, “horn cherry C3” “-1 to 6”, “horn cherry C4-1 to 3”, “special combination A”, “special combination B”, and “special combination C” are associated with each other.

  Also, in the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, the small winning combination / replay data pointer “44” indicates “strong cherry 1” as the internal winning combination, and a combination of symbols for which winning is permitted. (Corner Cherry A1-1 to 8), “Corner Cherry B1-1 to 4”, “Corner Cherry B2-1 to 24”, “Corner Cherry B3-1 to 4”, “Corner Cherry” “B4-1-3”, “Square Cherry B5-1-4”, “Square Cherry C2-1-12”, “Special Role A”, “Special Role B”, and “Special Role C” are associated with each other. .

  Also, in the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, the small winning combination / replay data pointer “45” indicates “strong cherry 2” as the internal winning combination, and a combination of symbols for which winning is permitted. (Corner Cherry A1-1 to 8), “Corner Cherry B1-1 to 4”, “Corner Cherry B2-1 to 24”, “Corner Cherry B3-1 to 4”, “Corner Cherry” “B4-1-3”, “Square Cherry B5-1-4”, “Square Cherry C2-1-12”, “Special Role A”, and “Special Role C” are associated with each other.

  Further, in the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, the small winning combination / replay data pointer “46” indicates “RB medium / small winning combination A” as an internal winning combination, and a symbol for which winning is permitted. As a combination (winning operation flag), “medium 1st2nd incorrect answers A1 to 9” are associated.

  Also, in the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, the small winning combination / replay data pointer “47” indicates “RB medium / small winning combination B” as the internal winning combination, and the symbol of which winning is permitted is shown. As combinations (winning operation flags), all small combinations (that is, combinations of all symbols shown in FIGS. 14a and 14b) are associated.

  Referring to the RB gaming state internal lottery table shown in FIG. 16, “RB small and medium combination A” corresponds to the winning number “1” and wins internally with a winning probability of 39425/65536. On the other hand, referring to the internal lottery table for the general gaming state shown in FIG. 15, the winning probability of “medium 1st2nd incorrect answer A1-9” associated with “RB medium / small combination A” is 2734 × 6/65536 = 16404. / 65536.

  Further, referring to the internal lottery table for RB gaming state shown in FIG. 16, “RB small and medium combination B” corresponds to the winning number “2” and wins internally with a winning probability of 16406/65536. On the other hand, referring to the internal lottery table for the general gaming state shown in FIG. 15, the winning probability is the highest among the combinations of symbols (winning operation flag) that are allowed to win in association with “RB small and medium role B”. Are “cross-up bells 1 to 9” corresponding to the winning numbers “17” to “22” and “41”, and the winning probability is (2734 × 6 + 1) / 65536 = 16405/65536.

  Therefore, in the RB gaming state, a winning probability higher than that in the general gaming state, that is, a winning probability that is more advantageous to the player, is set for each symbol combination (winning operation flag) in which winning is permitted.

<Bonus internal winning combination determination table>
In the bonus internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 18, data for identifying the internal winning combination is associated with the bonus data pointer.

  Further, in the bonus internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 18, for convenience, the internal winning combination data is omitted from the bonus data pointer, and the name (contents) of the winning combination and the name of the internal winning combination ( Remarks) are associated with each other.

  In the bonus internal winning combination determination table, the bonus data pointer “0” is associated with “losing”. In the bonus internal winning combination determination table, the bonus data pointer “1” indicates “BB” as the internal winning combination, and “ BB "is associated.

[Relationship between stop operation order for internal winning combination and winning combination]
Next, with reference to FIG. 19, the relationship between the stop operation sequence for the internal winning combination and the winning combination will be described.

  In FIG. 19, as the order of stop operations, “left middle right” means that stop operations are performed in the order of the stop button 17L, stop button 17C, and stop button 17R, and “middle left and right” means stop button 17L, The stop operation is performed in the order of the stop button 17R and the stop button 17C, and “middle left and right” means that the stop operation is performed in the order of the stop button 17C, the stop button 17L, and the stop button 17R. “Right left” means that the stop operation is performed in the order of the stop button 17C, the stop button 17R, and the stop button 17L, and “Right left middle” is performed in the order of the stop button 17R, the stop button 17L, and the stop button 17C. "Right middle left" means stop button 17R, stop button 17C, it means that the order stop operation of the stop buttons 17L is made.

<Outline of reel stop>
In the present embodiment, a plurality of combinations of symbols permitted to win a prize are associated with one internal winning combination, and at what timing the stop buttons 17L, 17C, 17R are operated (stop) Depending on the operation timing) and in what order (stop operation order), the final winning combination to be displayed may be controlled to vary.

  That is, regarding which symbol combination is finally displayed on the active line (in other words, as the basic information when the main CPU 51 executes the reel stop control), It is determined based on the following three elements.

  The first element is an internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery process. For example, when the result of the internal lottery process is “losing” (the value of the small role / replay data pointer is “0”), a combination of symbols related to any of the replay roles, or a combination of symbols related to the small role Will never be displayed on the active line.

  The second element is the player's stop operation timing (in other words, the position of the symbol when the player operates one of the stop buttons). For example, in this embodiment, four symbols are determined as the maximum number of sliding pieces, so that even if one of the internal winning combinations is won as a result of the internal lottery process, winning is permitted by that. If there are more than 4 symbols in the symbol combination, the symbol combinations permitted to win may not be displayed depending on the timing of the player's stop operation. . This is called so-called “missing”. In FIG. 19, “or lost” means that there is this “missing”. Therefore, in the same figure, when “or lose” is not written, it means that at least one of the displayed winning combinations is displayed and there is no “missing”. .

  The third element is the stop operation order of the player. For example, when the result of the internal lottery process is “normal lip 1” (the value of the small role / replay data pointer is “1”), regardless of the stop operation order, regardless of the stop operation timing, As shown in FIG. 19, a combination of symbols related to one of the replay combinations is displayed on the active line. On the other hand, when the result of the internal lottery process is “middle left / right cross-up bell 1” (the value of the small role / replay data pointer is “17”), Regardless of the stop operation timing, if any combination of symbols of “Cross-up Bells 1-9” is displayed on the active line and the stop operation order is “middle right left”, regardless of the stop operation timing Any combination of symbols of “medium 1st2nd incorrect answers A1 to 9” is displayed on the active line. On the other hand, when the stop operation order is “left middle right” or “left and right middle”, the stop operation timing is a timing at which the symbols constituting the symbol combination of “upper bell 1” can be displayed on the effective line. Only when the combination of symbols of “upper bell 1” is displayed on the active line and the stop operation order is “middle right / left” or “middle right / left”, the stop operation timing is “right 1st incorrect answer”. Only when it is a timing at which a symbol constituting any combination of symbols A1 to 4 ”can be displayed on the effective line, any combination of symbols of the right 1st incorrect answer A1 to 4” is on the effective line. Is displayed.

  Here, the internal winning combination “middle left / right cross-up bell 1” (small pointer / replay data pointer value “17”), “middle left / right cross-up bell 2” (small role / replay data pointer value “ 18 ”),“ middle left and right cross-up bell 3 ”(small role / replay data pointer value is“ 19 ”),“ middle left and right lower bell 1 ”(small role / replay data pointer value is“ 29 ”) , “Middle left and right lower bell 2” (small role / replay data pointer value is “30”) and “middle right and left lower bell 3” (small role / replay data pointer value is “31”) Focusing on the operation sequence (see FIG. 19) is common in that it can provide similar benefits, and can be collectively referred to as “middle left and right bells”.

  That is, when the result of the internal lottery process is “middle left and right bell”, only when the stop operation order is “middle left and right”, seven medals are paid out regardless of the timing of the stop operation. Therefore, when the internal winning combination is “middle left and right bell”, the stop operation sequence “middle left and right” is the procedure of the stop operation that is most advantageous for the player.

  Also, the internal winning combination “middle right / left cross-up bell 1” (the value of the small role / replay data pointer is “20”) and “middle right / left cross-up bell 2” (the value of the small role / replay data pointer is “21”). ”),“ Middle right / left cross-up bell 3 ”(small role / replay data pointer value is“ 22 ”),“ middle right / left lower bell 1 ”(small role / replay data pointer value is“ 32 ”), “Middle right left lower bell 2” (small role / replay data pointer value is “33”) and “middle right left lower bell 3” (small role / replay data pointer value is “34”) Focusing on the order (see FIG. 19) is common in that it can provide similar benefits, and can be collectively referred to as “middle right left bell”.

  That is, when the result of the internal lottery process is “middle right left bell”, only when the stop operation order is “middle right left”, seven medals are paid out regardless of the timing of the stop operation. Therefore, when the internal winning combination is “middle right left bell”, the stop operation sequence “middle right left” is the procedure of the stop operation that is most advantageous for the player.

  In addition, the internal winning combination “Right / Left / Middle middle bell 1” (small pointer / replay data pointer value “23”), “Right / left middle middle bell 2” (small role / replay data pointer value “24”) , “Right left middle middle bell 3” (small role / replay data pointer value is “25”), “Right middle left bottom bell 1” (small role / replay data pointer value is “35”), “Right middle left” Lower bell 2 ”(small role / replay data pointer value is“ 36 ”) and“ right / left middle lower bell 3 ”(small role / replay data pointer value is“ 37 ”) 19), it can be collectively referred to as a “right / left middle bell” since it is common in that it can provide the same profit.

  That is, when the result of the internal lottery process is “Right / Left / Middle Bell”, only when the stop operation order is “Right / Left / Middle”, seven medals are paid out regardless of the timing of the stop operation. Therefore, when the internal winning combination is “Right / Left / Middle”, the stop operation sequence “Right / Left / Middle” is the procedure of the stop operation that is most advantageous to the player.

  Also, the internal winning combination “right middle left middle bell 1” (small pointer / replay data pointer value “26”), “right middle left middle bell 2” (small role / replay data pointer value “27”). ”),“ Right middle left middle bell 3 ”(small role / replay data pointer value is“ 27 ”),“ Right middle left bottom bell 1 ”(small role / replay data pointer value is“ 38 ”) , “Right middle left lower bell 2” (small role / replay data pointer value is “39”) and “Right middle left lower bell 3” (small role / replay data pointer value is “40”) When attention is paid to the stop operation sequence (see FIG. 19), it can be collectively referred to as “right middle left bell” because it is common in that similar profit can be given.

  That is, when the result of the internal lottery process is “right middle left bell”, only when the stop operation order is “right middle left”, seven medals are paid out regardless of the timing of the stop operation. It is. Therefore, when the internal winning combination is “right middle left bell”, the stop operation order “right middle left” is the procedure of the stop operation that is most advantageous to the player.

  Thus, based on the third element described above, the internal winning combination in which the player's profit fluctuates is referred to as a so-called “push order replay”, and when it is a replay combination, it is referred to as “push order replay”. In the case of a small combination, it may be referred to as “push order small combination”.

  In the present embodiment, during AT, “middle left / right bell”, “middle right / left bell”, “right / left middle bell” and “right middle / left bell” are determined as internal winning combinations during AT In addition, the stop operation sequence in which seven medals are paid out is notified.

<Composition of push order small role>
Next, with reference to FIG. 20, the structure of the push order small combination in the pachislot machine according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 20A is a diagram showing a configuration example of the push order small combination in the pachislot machine according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 20B is an application of the configuration of the push order small combination in the pachislot machine according to the present embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the push order small part when not doing.

  In FIG. 20A, “middle left and right bell A” conceptually means “middle left and right cross-up bells 1 to 3” (the value of the small role / replay data pointer is “17” to “19”). “Middle right / left bell A” conceptually represents “middle right / left cross-up bells 1 to 3” (the value of the small role / replay data pointer is “20” to “22”). “B” conceptually represents “middle bells 1 to 3 in the middle of the right and left” (the value of the data pointer for the small role / replay is “23” to “25”). Left middle bell 1 to 3 ”(small role / replay data pointer values are“ 26 ”to“ 28 ”),“ middle left and right bell C ”is“ middle left and right lower bell 1 to 3 ”( The small pointer / replay data pointer value conceptually represents “29” to “31”), and “middle right / left bell C” represents “middle “Right left lower bell 1 to 3” (small role / replay data pointer values are “32” to “34”), “Right left middle bell C” is “Right left middle lower bell 1 to 3” ( “Position / replay data pointer value is“ 35 ”to“ 37 ”” conceptually, “right middle left bell C” is “right middle left lower bell 1-3” (small role / replay data The pointer value conceptually represents “38” to “40”).

  Further, in FIG. 20A, “unquestioned one” means “middle left and right lower bells 1 to 3” (the values of the small role / replay data pointers are “29” to “31” as shown in FIG. 19). ”),“ Middle right and left lower bells 1 to 3 ”(small role / replay data pointer values are“ 32 ”to“ 34 ”),“ right left middle lower bells 1 to 3 ”(small role / replay data pointers The value is “35” to “37”) and “middle 1st2nd incorrect answer B1 to 9” in “middle right and left lower bells 1 to 3” (small pointer / replay data pointer values are “38” to “40”). And “Right 1st2nd Incorrect B1-6” are conceptually represented. In the same manner, “push order correct answer up to 7 sheets”, “push order correct answer middle stage of 7 sheets”, “push order correct answer lower stage of 7 sheets”, “pressed position correct answer upper stage of 7 sheets”, “pressed position correct answer of 1 sheet”, and “One first correct answer” also conceptually represents the winning combination shown in FIG.

  In FIG. 20 (b), “Right / Left / Middle Bell A” conceptually represents “Right / Left / Middle Cross-Up Bells 1 to 3” if it is defined as an internal winning combination. Only when the order is “middle right and left”, regardless of the timing of the stop operation, the player wins one of “cross-up bells 1 to 9” and 7 medals are paid out. Also, if “Right / Middle / Left Bell A” is defined as an internal winning combination, “Right / Middle / Left Cross Up Bells 1-3” are conceptually represented. "", It represents that one of the "cross-up bells 1 to 9" is won and 7 medals are paid out regardless of the timing of the stop operation. If “middle left / right bell B” is defined as an internal winning combination, it is a conceptual representation of “middle left / right middle bell 1-3”, and the stop operation order is “middle left / right”. In this case, regardless of the timing of the stop operation, the “middle bell” is won and 7 medals are paid out. If “middle right left bell B” is defined as an internal winning combination, “middle right left middle bell 1-3” is conceptually represented, and the stop operation order is “middle right left”. In this case, regardless of the timing of the stop operation, the “middle bell” is won and 7 medals are paid out.

  Also, in FIGS. 20A and 20B, “correction of the pressed position” means that the timing of the stop operation is appropriate, that is, “missing” occurs in the second element described above. This shows that the stop operation has been performed without any operation. For example, “upper right position of 7 pressed positions” means that when the stop operation order is “left middle right” or “middle left and right”, the stop operation timing is determined among “upper bells 1 to 12” ( The “upper bell” where the winning combination is permitted (winning is permitted) only when it is time to display the symbols constituting the symbol combination related to the “upper bell” (winning is permitted) on the active line. "Is displayed on the active line and 7 medals are paid out.

  Further, in (a) and (b) of FIG. 20, “(1/4)” or “(1/2)” is a symbol on at least one of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Therefore, when a stop operation is performed at a predetermined stop operation timing at which one predetermined symbol is displayed on the one reel, another predetermined operation that is not displayed at the predetermined stop operation timing is performed. When there are symbols, the number of those predetermined symbols (in other words, the number of selections when the player selects the stop operation timing) is shown.

  For example, when "upper bells 1 to 12" are viewed as one group, the reel 3L is arranged so that the "replay" symbol is displayed on the active line regardless of the timing of the stop operation, and the reel 3R , “Watermelon A”, “Watermelon B”, and “Watermelon C” symbols (one symbol group) are arranged to be displayed on the active line regardless of the timing of the stop operation. On the other hand, in the reel 3C, “watermelon A” (corresponding to “upper bells 1 to 3”), “watermelon C (corresponding to“ upper bells 4 to 6 ”),“ white blank ”(“ upper bells 7 to 9 ”). ), “Red 7” (corresponding to “upper bells 10 to 12”) are the predetermined symbols described above, and when the stop operation is performed at the stop operation timing for displaying any of these symbols, the stop is performed. It is arranged so that other symbols are not displayed at the operation timing. That is, on the reel 3C, predetermined symbols are arranged so that the number of choices when the player selects the stop operation timing is 4 (see FIGS. 10, 14a and 14b).

  Further, for example, when “medium 1st incorrect answer A1 to A4” and “medium 1st incorrect answer B1 to B4” are considered as one group, in the reel 3L, “bell” and “watermelon B” symbols (one symbol group) ) Is displayed so as to be displayed on the effective line regardless of the timing of the stop operation. In the reel 3C, the “cherry” symbol is displayed so as to be displayed on the effective line regardless of the timing of the stop operation. Yes. On the other hand, in the reel 3R, “BAR” (corresponding to “medium 1st incorrect answer A1, A3”), “watermelon A” (corresponding to “medium 1st incorrect answer A2, A4”), “watermelon B” (“medium 1st incorrect answer”). "Corresponding to incorrect answers B1, B3") and "red 7" (corresponding to "medium 1st incorrect answer B2, B4") are the predetermined symbols described above, and stop at the stop operation timing to display any of these symbols When an operation is performed, it is arranged so that other symbols are not displayed at the stop operation timing. That is, on the reel 3R, predetermined symbols are arranged so that the number of choices when the player selects the stop operation timing is two (see FIGS. 10, 14a, and 14b).

  Here, when comparing (a) and (b) of FIG. 20, in FIG. 20 (a), the number of internal winning combinations is eight, whereas in FIG. The number of winning combinations is 12, and the number of internal winning combinations is increased by four. Also, in FIG. 20A, when the desired lottery value of the push order small combination is set to “4000” (that is, when it is desired to assign lottery values of “1000” to the correct push order). ) Can be evenly assigned lottery values, whereas in FIG. 20B, the desired lottery values described above cannot be evenly assigned.

  As described above, according to the configuration of the push order small combination according to the present embodiment, the number of the internal winning combination is not made monotonous (the combination of displayed symbols) in the push order small combination. By reducing the number, it is possible to reduce the data capacity, reduce the control burden of the internal lottery processing, and even more easily assign the desired lottery values. It will also help.

  In FIG. 20A, lottery values (for example, “250”) of “middle left / right bell C”, “middle right / left bell C”, “right / left middle bell C”, and “right middle / left bell C” are used. , Instead of lowering the lottery value (for example, “750”) of “middle left / right bell A”, “middle right / left bell A”, “right / left middle bell B” and “right middle / left bell B”, Even if the stop operation sequence is incorrect due to any stop operation sequence when “C”, “middle right left bell C”, “right left center bell C” or “right middle left bell C” is won, ”Does not occur, and“ one unquestioned ”is won and one medal is paid out, whereas in FIG. 20B, the stop operation sequence of the first stop operation is incorrect. As long as there is, there is always the possibility of "missing".

  Thus, according to the configuration of the push order small combination according to the present embodiment, in the push order small combination that relatively lowers the lottery value, even if the stop operation order is incorrect, By giving the minimum profit to the player, as a result, the bias of the profit given to the player can be reduced, which contributes to the fairness of the game.

  The configuration of the push order small combination according to the present embodiment has been described above with reference to FIG. 20, but the configuration of the push order small combination according to the present embodiment is not limited to this. For example, in the configuration of the push order small part according to the present embodiment, when the stop operation order is “left middle right” or “left and right middle”, there is no case where the push order is correct, but the push order It is good also as providing the case where it becomes a correct answer.

  In this case, “left middle right bell D” and “left and right middle bell D” are defined, and when “left middle right bell D” is won, only when the stop operation order is “left middle right”, Regardless of the timing, if any one of the “upper bells 1 to 12” wins and 7 medals are paid out, and the “left and right middle bell D” is won, the stop operation order is “right and left middle” In any case, regardless of the timing of the stop operation, any one of “upper bells 1 to 12” may be won and seven medals may be paid out. Furthermore, “left middle right bell C” and “left and right middle bell C” are defined, and when “left middle right bell C” is won, the timing of the stop operation is limited only when the stop operation order is “left middle right”. Regardless of the case, if any of the “lower bells 1 to 3” is won and seven medals are paid out, and the “left and right middle bell C” is won, the stop operation sequence is “left and right middle”. As long as it is won, regardless of the timing of the stop operation, it will suffice to win one of the “lower bells 1 to 3” and pay out seven medals. Further, “one unquestioned sheet”, “one correct answer at pressing position”, and “one correct answer at first stop” may be configured in the same manner as described above.

  In addition, for example, “7” medals are paid out when the correct push order is answered, and “1” medals are issued when the push order is incorrect. The number of medals equal to or less than the prescribed number (15) may be paid out, and the number can be set as appropriate. Also, when the answer is incorrect, the number of medals that is one or more and less than the number of inserted medals (three) may be paid out, and the number can be set as appropriate. Further, when the push order is incorrect, the number of medals less than the number of medals paid out when the push order is correct may be paid out.

<Reel stop control>
The main CPU 51 executes the following processing in order to realize the above-described reel stop control.

  First, when an internal winning combination is determined in an internal lottery process (see S14 in FIG. 42) described later and information related to the internal winning combination is stored in the main RAM 53, the main CPU 51 performs a reel stop initial setting process (see FIG. 42), various stop control information stored in the main ROM 52 is read out and stored in the main RAM 53 based on the internal winning combination.

  Here, as examples of information stored as various types of stop control information, in relation to the above-described second element, at which symbol position at which symbol position is operated at each symbol position in each reel, the symbol is stopped ( In relation to information that directly or indirectly defines the number of sliding pieces) and the third element described above, which symbol combination is preferentially displayed when the stop button is operated in any stop operation order The information etc. which prescribed | regulated this directly or indirectly can be mentioned.

  Next, the main CPU 51 stops each reel based on various types of stop control information stored in the main RAM 53 in a reel stop control process (see S22 in FIG. 42) described later. In particular, when the internal winning combination is “push order”, appropriate stop control information is selected from the stored stop control information according to the stop operation order, or one stop operation is performed. After that, stop control information is generated (changed) to perform stop control.

  Depending on the stop operation timing and stop operation order, different stop controls may be executed even for the same internal winning combination, but the stop control is uniquely determined in advance, and the same As long as the internal winning combination is the same stop operation timing and stop operation sequence, the same stop control is executed.

[Configuration of storage area allocated to main RAM]
Next, the configuration of various storage areas allocated to the main RAM 53 will be described with reference to FIGS.

<Internal winning combination storage area>
The internal winning combination storing area shown in FIG. 21 is composed of 27 storage areas of internal winning combination storing areas 1 to 27. The internal winning combination storage area is configured to be able to store data (bits) according to the combination of symbols defined in the symbol combination table shown in FIGS. 12 to 14, and as a result of the internal lottery process, a winning is obtained. “1” is set in the data (bit) corresponding to the permitted symbol combination, and “0” is set in the data (bit) corresponding to the symbol combination that is not permitted to win.

<Display combination storage area>
The display combination storage area shown in FIG. 22 is composed of 27 storage areas of display combination storage areas 1 to 27. The display combination storage area is configured in the same manner as the internal winning combination storage area described above, and as a result of the internal lottery process, among the combinations of symbols that are allowed to win, symbols that can be displayed on the active line “1” is set in the data (bit) corresponding to the combination, and “0” is set in the data (bit) corresponding to the combination of symbols that cannot be displayed. The display combination storage area is updated based on data (bits) stored in a symbol code storage area (to be described later) each time the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped. Even after all of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped, the symbol combination in which “1” is set becomes the winning combination. That is, the display combination storing area is used for the main CPU 51 to identify the winning combination after all of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped.

<Design code storage area>
The symbol code storage area shown in FIG. 23 is composed of 27 storage areas, symbol code storage areas 1 to 27. The symbol code storage area is configured in the same manner as the internal winning combination storage area and the display combination storage area described above, and is effective among the combinations of symbols defined in the symbol combination table shown in FIGS. “1” is set in the data (bit) corresponding to the combination of symbols that can be displayed on the line, and “0” is set in the data (bit) corresponding to the combination of symbols that cannot be displayed. Set. The symbol code storage area is updated each time the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped.

<Carry-over portion storage area>
The carryover combination storage area shown in FIG. 24 stores data related to the carryover combination. For example, when the BB carryover state is entered (that is, when “BB” is determined as the internal winning combination), bit 0 of the carryover combination storage area is set to “1”, and “BB” is won and BB is awarded. When shifting to the gaming state, the corresponding bit is reset to “0”.

<Game state flag storage area>
In the gaming state flag storage area shown in FIG. 25, data relating to the BB gaming state, the RB gaming state, and the RT gaming state is stored. For example, when the BB gaming state is entered, bit 0 of the gaming state flag storage area is set to “1”, and bit 1 of the gaming state flag storage area is set to “1”.

  Further, when the RT gaming state becomes the RT1 gaming state, bit 2 of the gaming state flag storage area is set to “1”, and when the RT gaming state becomes the RT0 gaming state, the gaming state flag storage area Bit 2 is reset to “0”.

  In the following description, bit 0 of the gaming state flag storage area is also referred to as “BB gaming state flag”, bit 1 of the gaming state flag storage area is also referred to as “RB gaming state flag”, and bits of the gaming state flag storage area 2 is also referred to as “RT1 gaming state flag”.

<Operation stop button storage area>
The operation stop button storage area shown in FIG. 26 stores the states of the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R. Bit 0 corresponds to the stop button 17L, and “1” is stored in bit 0 when the stop button 17L is operated.

  Similarly, bit 1 corresponds to the stop button 17C, and “1” is stored in bit 1 when the stop button 17C is operated. Bit 2 corresponds to the stop button 17R, and “1” is stored in bit 2 when the stop button 17R is operated.

  Bit 4 corresponds to the stop button 17L, and “1” is stored in bit 4 when the stop button 17L is valid. Bit 5 corresponds to the stop button 17C, and “1” is stored in bit 5 when the stop button 17C is valid. Bit 6 corresponds to the stop button 17R. When the stop button 17R is valid, “1” is stored in bit 6.

  In the present embodiment, effective stop buttons refer to the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R that correspond to the rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R and that can be detected by the main CPU 51 as a stop operation.

<Pressing order storage area>
The pressing order storage area shown in FIG. 27 is an area for storing information indicating the pressing order of the three stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R. Bit 0 corresponds to the pressing order “left → middle → right”, “1” is stored in bit 0 when the pressing order is “left → middle → right”, and other bits are set to “0”. Reset.

  Similarly, bit 1 corresponds to the pressing order “left → right → middle”, bit 2 corresponds to the pressing order “middle → left → right”, and bit 3 corresponds to the pressing order “middle → right → left”. Bit 4 corresponds to the pressing order “right → left → middle”, and bit 5 corresponds to the pressing order “right → middle → left”.

[Configuration of various lottery tables used for production]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 28 to 48, configurations of various tables used for effects and the like will be described.

<CZ transition point lottery table>
FIG. 28 is a diagram showing a CZ transition point lottery table stored in the sub ROM 82. This CZ transition point lottery table is referred to in the normal game process described later in the description of FIG. The CZ transition point is a lottery element used to determine whether or not a CZ transition condition for shifting to CZ is satisfied at the end of the normal game cycle (see FIG. 49). Note that “CZ” is an abbreviation of “chance zone”, and this chance zone is a special period that has a higher probability of shifting to a first AT period described later than a normal game.

  As shown in FIG. 28, in the CZ transition point lottery table, based on the internal winning combination determined in the normal game, the CZ transition point is not added (non-winning), and the CZ transition point is incremented by 1 (+1) ), CZ transition point is incremented by 2 (+2), CZ transition point is incremented by 3 (+3), or CZ transition point is incremented by 4 (+4). A value has been assigned.

  For example, when the internal winning combination is “watermelon”, “non-winning” is determined with a probability of 2016/32768, “+1” is determined with a probability of 10,000 / 32768, and “+2” is determined with a probability of 2000/32768. And “+3” is determined with a probability of 500/32768, and “+4” is determined with a probability of 100/32768.

  In FIG. 28 to FIG. 48, unless otherwise indicated, the internal winning combination “Replay” refers to “normal lip 1 to 4”, “bell lip 1 to 4” and “fake BAR lip”. “Bell” means “middle left and right cross-up bells 1-3”, “middle right left cross-up bells 1-3”, “right left middle middle bells 1-3”, “right middle left middle bells 1-3”, “middle Left and right lower bells 1-3, “middle right left lower bells 1-3”, “right left middle lower bells 1-3”, “right middle left lower bells 1-3” and “strong bells” The “chance role” refers to “chance lip 1”, “chance lip 2” and “strong chance lip”, the internal winning role “watermelon” refers to “watermelon”, and the internal winning role “weak cherry” refers to “cherry” "Lip" and "Weak cherry". Internal winning role "Strong cherry" “Cherry Lip”, “Strong Cherry 1”, and “Strong Cherry 2” are not limited to this, but for example, all or part of the internal winning combination shown in FIGS. 17 and 18 Each lottery may be performed.

<CZ level lottery table>
FIG. 29 is a diagram showing a CZ level lottery table stored in the sub ROM 82. The CZ level lottery table is referred to in the normal game process described later in the description of FIG. The CZ level is one of lottery elements used to determine whether or not AT is acquired in the CZ (that is, whether or not an AT transition condition for shifting to the first AT period is satisfied) (see FIG. 37). ).

  As shown in FIG. 29, in the CZ level lottery table, the CZ level is not added based on the internal winning combination determined in the normal game (non-winning), the CZ level is incremented by 1 (+1), and CZ The lottery value is assigned so that either the level is added by 2 (+2) or the CZ level is added by 3 (+3) is determined.

  For example, when the internal winning combination is “chance combination”, “non-winning” is determined with a probability of 29248/32768, “+1” is determined with a probability of 3000/32768, and “+2” with a probability of 500/32768. And “+3” is determined with a probability of 20/32768.

<Card lottery table>
FIG. 30 is a diagram showing a card lottery table stored in the sub ROM 82. This card lottery table is referred to in the normal game process described later in the description of FIG. This card lottery table is configured to be able to determine either a lottery card or a special card. The lottery card is one of the direct lottery elements (lottery rights) used to determine whether or not the AT is acquired in the CZ (that is, whether or not the AT transition condition for shifting to the first AT period is satisfied). ) (See FIG. 37), and the special card is used to determine whether or not an AT is acquired in CZ (that is, whether or not an AT transition condition for shifting to the first AT period is satisfied). This is one of the indirect (auxiliary) lottery elements (auxiliary lottery right) (see FIG. 66).

  As shown in FIG. 30, the card lottery table is determined based on the current number of special cards and the internal winning combination determined in the normal game, or the type of acquired card is determined. A lottery value is assigned as shown.

  For example, when the current number of special cards is three or less and the internal winning combination is “watermelon”, “non-winning” is determined with a probability of 17148/32768, and “lottery card LV2” with a probability of 6000/32768. Is determined with a probability of 3200/32768, a “lottery card LV4” is determined with a probability of 1600/32768, a “lottery card LV5” is determined with a probability of 800/32768, The “lottery card LV6” is determined with a probability of 200/32768, the “lottery card LV7” is determined with a probability of 80/32768, and the “lottery card LV8” is determined with a probability of 40/32768. Also, a “special card (attack power + 1)” is determined with a probability of 800/32768, a “special card (attack power + 2)” is determined with a probability of 400/32768, and a “special card (attack power + 2)” is determined with a probability of 200/32768. Attack power +3) "is determined," Special card (CZ level +3) "is determined with a probability of 400/32768, and" Special card (re-lottery P preferential treatment) "is determined with a probability of 400/32768. A “special card (one extinction avoidance)” is determined with a probability of 32768, a “special card (one attack right acquisition)” is determined with a probability of 800/32768, and a “special card (attack) with a probability of 200/32768 Right acquisition 2 times) "and" special card (attack right acquisition 3 times) "is determined with a probability of 100/32768.

  In the present embodiment, eight types of lottery cards, “lottery card LV1” to “lottery card LV8”, are defined. Here, “LV” (level) indicates the degree of expectation as to whether or not AT will be acquired, and is set so that the AT is easily acquired (that is, the degree of expectation is high) as the level increases. ing.

  In the present embodiment, the special cards are “special card (attack power + 1)” to “special card (attack power + 3)”, “special card (CZ level + 3)”, “special card (re-lottery P preferential treatment). ), “Special card (disappearance avoidance once)”, “special card (attack right acquisition once)” to “special card (attack right acquisition three times)” are defined.

  “Special card (attack power + 1)” to “special card (attack power + 3)” are higher than the level of the lottery card used in the attack (AT acquisition lottery) when the attack right described later is acquired in CZ. This is a card for making an AT acquisition lottery with high expectation. For example, when “Special card (attack power + 1)” is associated with “lottery card LV1” and the right to attack is acquired, the level of the lottery card is incremented by one in the attack, The AT acquisition lottery is executed with the same expectation as the lottery card LV2.

  The “special card (CZ level + 3)” allows an AT acquisition lottery to be performed with a higher degree of expectation than the CZ level referenced in the attack (AT acquisition lottery) when an attack right is acquired in the CZ. Card for. For example, if “Special card (CZ level + 3)” is associated with “Lottery card LV1” and the current CZ level is 1, and the right to attack is acquired, 3 is added, and the AT acquisition lottery is executed with the same degree of expectation as when the CZ level is 4.

  The “special card (re-lottery P preferential treatment)” is for preferentially giving the re-lottery point when it is determined that the lottery card, which will be described later, disappears and the re-lottery point, which will be described later, is determined. Card. Details will be described later in the description of FIG.

  The “special card (disappearance avoidance once)” is a card that makes it possible to avoid extinction of a lottery card when it is determined in CZ. For example, even when the “special card (one extinction avoidance)” is associated with the “lottery card LV1” and the right to attack is not acquired, in the game, the “lottery card LV1” The disappearance of "" will not be determined.

  The “special card (attack right acquisition once)” to “special card (attack right acquisition three times)” are cards that make it possible to always acquire the attack right in the CZ. For example, when a “special card (attack right acquisition once)” is associated with a “lottery card LV1”, an attack right can be always acquired in the game, and an AT is acquired according to the “lottery card LV1”. A lottery will be executed.

  Note that the lottery card and special card shown in FIG. 30 are merely examples, and the level of the lottery card and the role (function) of the special card are not limited thereto. For example, a lottery card (for example, “lottery card (LV9)”) that will determine AT acquisition regardless of which internal winning combination is determined as the level of the lottery card may be defined. Alternatively, a special card (for example, “special card (attack power + 1.attack right acquisition once))” associated with a plurality of roles (functions) may be defined as the special card.

  In addition, as the level of the lottery card, a reference level (expected degree) may be associated with each of an attack right acquisition lottery (including an AT acquisition lottery) to be described later and a card extinction lottery. For example, a lottery card such as “lottery card (attack LV3) (defense LV1)”, “lottery card (attack LV1) (defense level 3)”, “lottery card (attack LV4) (defense LV1)” or the like is defined. It is good as well. For example, when lottery is performed using “lottery card (attack LV3) (defense LV1)”, the attack LV is referred to in the attack right acquisition lottery (including AT acquisition lottery), and the lottery card level is 3. If there is a lottery, the defense LV is referred to in the card extinction lottery, and the lottery is performed assuming that the level of the lottery card is 1.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 30, in the present embodiment, when the number of current special cards is 4, no lottery for determining whether or not to acquire a special card is performed. For example, even if the number of current special cards is 4, lottery for whether or not to acquire special cards is performed, and as a result of the lottery, special cards currently held When a special card more advantageous than the above is obtained, the special card may be exchanged and held in the same manner as the lottery card exchange described later.

<AT lottery table>
FIG. 31 is a diagram showing an AT direct hitting lottery table stored in the sub ROM 82. This AT direct hitting lottery table is referred to in the normal game processing described later in the description of FIG. 67, and is used to determine whether or not to shift to the first AT period without going through CZ in the normal game (FIG. 67). 49). Although not shown in FIG. 31, when “BAR Lip 1” or “BAR Lip 2” is determined as the internal winning combination, AT acquisition (AT direct hit) is determined. Yes.

  As shown in FIG. 31, in the AT direct lottery table, the AT is not acquired (non-winning) or the AT is acquired based on the current number of cyclic games and the internal winning combination determined in the normal game. A lottery value is assigned so that any one of them is determined. In the present embodiment, when the number of periodic games is 1 (that is, the first game in the periodic period in the normal game), AT acquisition (AT direct It is configured such that the degree of expectation of the hit is high. Of course, the number of periodic games in which the degree of expectation for AT acquisition is high is not limited to this. For example, it may be configured so that the degree of expectation is high in an odd (or even) number of games. The number of games (for example, the seventh game, the fourteenth game, the twenty-first game, and the twenty-eighth game) that is a multiple of the number (for example, seven) may be configured to have high expectation.

  In FIG. 31, for example, when the current number of cyclic games is 1 and the internal winning combination is “strong bell”, “non-winning” is determined with a probability of 32518/32768, and “ "Win" is determined. For example, when the current number of cyclic games is other than 1 (others) and the internal winning combination is “strong bell”, “non-winning” is determined with a probability of 32768/32768, and “winning” is determined. There is no case.

<Initial CZ level lottery table>
FIG. 32 is a diagram showing an initial CZ level lottery table stored in the sub ROM 82. This initial CZ level lottery table is referred to in the normal game initial setting process described later in the description of FIG. 68, and when the CZ ends (CZ failure) and shifts to the normal game without acquiring AT in the CZ (period start) ) Is used to determine the initial value of the CZ level in the normal game when the second AT period ends and the game shifts to the normal game (AT end) (see FIG. 49). Although not shown in FIG. 68, the CZ level is also initialized when the setting value of the pachislot machine 1 is changed (setting change). The initial value of the CZ level in the normal game is determined using the CZ level lottery table.

  As shown in FIG. 32, in the initial CZ level lottery table, 1 is set as the initial value of the CZ level according to the trigger (setting change, cycle start, AT end) for initializing the CZ level (CZ level). = 1), 2 is set as the initial value of the CZ level (CZ level = 2), 3 is set as the initial value of the CZ level (CZ level = 3), and 4 is set as the initial value of the CZ level. A lottery value is assigned so that one of the set values (CZ level = 4) is determined.

  For example, when the opportunity to initialize the CZ level is “setting change”, “CZ level = 1” is determined with a probability of 18768/32768, “CZ level = 2” is determined with a probability of 8000/32768, “CZ level = 3” is determined with a probability of 4000/32768, and “CZ level = 4” is determined with a probability of 2000/32768.

<Initial card lottery table>
FIG. 33 shows an initial card lottery table stored in the sub ROM 82. This initial card lottery table is referred to in the normal game initial setting process to be described later in the description of FIG. 68, and when the CZ ends (CZ failure) and shifts to the normal game without acquiring AT in the CZ (cycle start) When the second AT period ends and the game shifts to the normal game (AT end), it is used to determine the initial state of the lottery card in the normal game (see FIG. 49). In addition, although illustration is abbreviate | omitted in FIG. 68, since it is necessary to set the initial state of a lottery card | curd also when the setting value of the pachislot machine 1 is changed (setting change), it is similar to the above case. The initial state of the lottery card in the normal game is determined using the initial card lottery table.

  In the present embodiment, as will be described later, the lottery cards are configured to be stocked (stored) at all times. In the initial state, lottery using the initial card lottery table is performed four times. As a result, the initial state of the lottery card is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 33, the initial card lottery table has any of “lottery card LV1” to “lottery card LV8” as acquisition cards depending on the opportunity (setting change, cycle start, AT end) to initialize the lottery card. A lottery value is assigned so that it is determined.

  For example, when the opportunity to initialize the CZ level is “setting change”, “lottery card LV1” is determined with a probability of 29500/32768, and “lottery card LV2” is determined with a probability of 2500/32768. The “lottery card LV3” is determined with a probability of 32768, the “lottery card LV4” is determined with a probability of 256/32768, and the “lottery card LV5” is determined with a probability of 256/32768.

<CZ transition lottery table>
FIG. 34 is a diagram showing a CZ transition lottery table stored in the sub-ROM 82. This CZ transition lottery table is referred to in the normal game process described later in the description of FIG. 67, and whether or not the CZ transition condition for shifting to the CZ is established based on the CZ transition point at the end of the normal game cycle. Is used to determine (see FIG. 49). In addition, when the CZ transition point is 4 points or more, the transition to the CZ is surely performed.

  As shown in FIG. 34, in the CZ transition lottery table, based on the CZ transition point at the end of the normal game cycle, whether to shift to CZ (non-winning) or to shift to CZ (winning) is determined. A lottery value is assigned as shown.

  For example, when the CZ transition point at the end of the normal game cycle is 0 and the internal winning combination is “replay”, “non-winning” is determined with a probability of 32468/32768 and “winning” with a probability of 300/32768 Is determined. Also, when the CZ transition point at the end of the normal game cycle is 3, and the internal winning combination is “replay”, “non-winning” is determined with a probability of 32168/32768 and “winning” with a probability of 600/32768 Is determined.

<Special card combination lottery table>
FIG. 35 is a view showing a special card combination lottery table stored in the sub ROM 82. As shown in FIG. This special card combination lottery table is referred to in the CZ mid-process described later in the description of FIG. 66, and is used to determine which special card is associated with the lottery card used for AT acquisition lottery in the CZ. .

  As shown in FIG. 35, the special card combination lottery table corresponds to the special cards that can be held up to four for the first to fourth lottery cards used for AT acquisition lottery in CZ. The lottery value is assigned so that any one of the combination numbers “NO.1” to “NO.24” indicating the combination to be attached is determined.

  For example, the combination number “NO.1” is determined with a probability of 1373/32768, and the combination number “No.24” is determined with a probability of 1365/32768. Note that lottery values may be assigned so that all combination numbers are determined with the same probability.

  Also, for example, at the time of transition to CZ, “lottery card LV1” is held as the first lottery card, “lottery card LV2” is held as the second lottery card, and the third lottery card. As “Lottery card LV3”, “Lottery card LV4” as four lottery cards, and “Special card (attack power + 1)” as the first special card. Possesses a "special card (re-plotting P preferential treatment)" as the second special card and a "special card (one extinction avoidance)" as the third special card. If “NO.1” is determined as the combination number when “special card (attack right acquisition once)” is held as the first special card, “lottery card LV1” and “special card” are determined. (Attack +1) “Lottery card LV2” and “special card (re-lottery P preferential treatment)” are associated with each other, “lottery card LV3” and “special card (one extinction avoidance)” are associated with each other, and “lottery card” The lottery in the CZ is executed after the “LV4” and the “special card (attack right acquisition once)” are associated with each other. In addition, when the number of special cards held is less than four, for example, in the case of one, the special card is associated with the lottery card corresponding to the “first card” in the determined combination number. A special card is not associated with the lottery card.

<Attack right acquisition lottery table>
FIG. 36 is a diagram showing an attack right acquisition lottery table stored in the sub-ROM 82. This attack right acquisition lottery table is referred to in the CZ mid-process described later in the description of FIG. 66, and is used to determine whether or not the AT acquisition lottery based on the lottery card is executed in the CZ. The right to attack means that the teammate character has the right to attack the enemy character. In this embodiment, when the right to attack is acquired, the teammate character attacks the enemy character. When the image to be shown is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11 and an AT acquisition lottery described later is executed and the result of the lottery is AT winning, the enemy character is brought down by the attack of the teammate character this time. Is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11, and when the AT is not won, an image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11 indicating that the enemy character was not defeated by the attack of the teammate character this time. It will be. As described above, when a lottery card is associated with one of the special cards from “special card (attack right acquisition once)” to “special card (attack right acquisition three times)”, The right to attack is always acquired without performing lottery based on the attack right acquisition lottery table.

  As shown in FIG. 36, in the attack right acquisition lottery table, the attack right is not acquired (enemy attack) or the attack right is acquired based on the level of the lottery card and the internal winning combination determined in the CZ. A lottery value is assigned so that any one of them (friend attack) is determined.

  For example, when the level of the lottery card is 1 and the internal winning combination is “replay”, “enemy attack” is determined with a probability of 31744/32768, and “ally attack” is determined with a probability of 1024/32768. . Also, when the lottery card level is 7 and the internal winning combination is “replay”, “enemy attack” is determined with a probability of 24576/32768, and “ally attack” is determined with a probability of 8192/32768. . That is, the higher the level of the lottery card, the easier it is to acquire the right to attack.

<AT acquisition lottery table>
FIG. 37 is a diagram showing an AT acquisition lottery table stored in the sub ROM 82. As shown in FIG. This AT acquisition lottery table is referred to in the CZ mid-process described later in the description of FIG. 66, and determines whether or not AT acquisition is performed in CZ (that is, whether or not an AT transition condition for shifting to the first AT period is satisfied). Used to determine.

  As shown in FIG. 37, in the AT acquisition lottery table, the AT is not acquired (AT non-winning) or the AT is acquired based on the CZ level, the level of the lottery card, and the internal winning combination determined in the CZ. A lottery value is assigned so that one of the things to be done (AT winning) is determined.

  For example, when the CZ level is 1, the lottery card level is 1, and the internal winning combination is “replay”, “AT non-winning” is determined with a probability of 31768/32768, and with a probability of 1000/32768. “AT win” is determined. Further, when the CZ level is 1, the lottery card level is 2, and the internal winning combination is “replay”, “AT non-winning” is determined with a probability of 31268/32768, and with a probability of 1500/32768. “AT win” is determined. Further, when the CZ level is 2, the lottery card level is 1, and the internal winning combination is “replay”, “AT non-winning” is determined with a probability of 31268/32768, and with a probability of 1500/32768. “AT win” is determined. Further, when the CZ level is 2, the lottery card level is 2, and the internal winning combination is “replay”, “AT non-winning” is determined with a probability of 30768/32768, and with a probability of 2000/32768. “AT win” is determined. That is, the higher the CZ level, the easier it is to acquire an AT, and the higher the level of a lottery card, the easier it is to acquire an AT.

  In the AT acquisition lottery table shown in FIG. 37, if there is a special card associated with the lottery card, a different table may be defined according to the type of the special card. For example, when “special card (attack power + 1)” is associated with “lottery card LV1”, the level of the lottery card is incremented by 1, and an AT acquisition lottery is performed with the lottery value defined in “lottery card LV2”. Instead of executing the above, it is possible to define the lottery value as “lottery card LV1” + “special card (attack power + 1)” and execute AT acquisition lottery. In this case, the AT acquisition lottery may be executed with the same degree of expectation as that of the “lottery card LV2”, or the degree of expectation different from the expectation degree in the “lottery card LV2” The AT acquisition lottery may be executed at a high or low level.

<Lottery card disappearance lottery table>
FIG. 38 is a diagram showing a lottery card extinction lottery table stored in the sub ROM 82. This lottery card extinction lottery table is referred to in the CZ mid-process described later in the description of FIG. 66, and when it is determined that the AT acquisition lottery based on the lottery card is not executed in CZ (that is, shown in FIG. 36 described above). When an “enemy attack” is determined by the attack right acquisition lottery table), it is used to determine whether or not to delete the lottery card used for the lottery. In the present embodiment, if all of the lottery cards held before the AT is acquired in the CZ disappear, the CZ is terminated and the CZ is ended, and the game shifts to a normal game (see FIG. 49). In addition, as described above, when a special card of “special card (disappearance avoidance once)” is associated with the lottery card, the lottery card disappears without using the lottery table according to the lottery card extinction lottery table. The disappearance will be avoided.

  As shown in FIG. 38, the lottery card disappearance lottery table indicates that the lottery card is prevented from disappearing (disappearance avoidance) based on the level of the lottery card and the internal winning combination determined in the CZ. A lottery value is assigned so as to determine whether to disappear (disappear).

  For example, when the level of the lottery card is 1 and the internal winning combination is “replay”, “disappearance avoidance” is determined with a probability of 24576/32768, and “disappearance” is determined with a probability of 8192/32768. Further, when the level of the lottery card is 8 and the internal winning combination is “replay”, “disappearance avoidance” is determined with a probability of 32768/32768, and “disappearance” is not determined. That is, the higher the level of the lottery card, the harder the lottery card disappears.

<Re lottery point lottery table>
FIG. 39 shows a re-lottery point lottery table stored in the sub ROM 82. This re-lottery point lottery table is referred to in the CZ mid-process described later in the description of FIG. The re-lottery point is determined when the lottery card is determined to disappear in the CZ (that is, when “annihilation” is determined by the lottery card disappearance lottery table shown in FIG. 38 described above), and at the end of the CZ This is one of the lottery elements used to determine whether or not the AT acquisition re-lottery is executed and the AT is acquired (that is, whether or not the AT transition condition for shifting to the first AT period is satisfied) (see FIG. 40).

  As shown in FIG. 39, the re-lottery point lottery table indicates whether or not the re-lottery point is based on the presence / absence of preferential treatment (that is, whether the special card (re-lottery P preferential treatment) is associated with the lost lottery card). Not granted (non-winning), 1 additional lottery point (+1), 2 additional lottery points (+2), 3 additional lottery points (+3), 2 lottery points A lottery value is assigned so that either 4 is added (+4) or 5 re-lottery points are added (+5).

  For example, in the case of no preferential treatment (no “special card (re-drawing P preferential treatment)”), “non-winning” is determined with a probability of 9826/32768, “+1” is determined with a probability of 21600/32768, and 983/32768 “+2” is determined by the probability of “+3”, “+3” is determined by the probability of 327/32768, “+4” is determined by the probability of 32/32768, and “+5” is not determined. Also, in the case of preferential treatment (“special card (re-lottery P preferential treatment)”), “non-winning” and “+1” are not determined, “+2” is determined with a probability of 30771/32768, and 1638/32768 “+3” is determined by the probability, “+4” is determined by the probability of 327/32768, and “+5” is determined by the probability of 32/32768. That is, re-lottery points are more easily awarded when there is a preferential treatment.

<AT acquisition re-lottery table at the end of CZ>
FIG. 40 is a diagram showing a CZ end-time AT acquisition re-lottery table stored in the sub-ROM 82. The AT acquisition re-lottery table at the end of CZ is referred to in the normal game in-process described later in the description of FIG. 67, and when the CZ ends without acquiring the AT, the first game of the normal game (at the start of the cycle) ) Is used to determine whether or not AT acquisition is performed (that is, whether or not an AT transition condition for shifting to the first AT period is satisfied). Note that the AT acquisition re-lottery may be performed in a game in which CZ has ended.

  As shown in FIG. 40, the AT acquisition re-lottery table at the end of the CZ indicates that an AT is not acquired based on the re-lottery points and the internal winning combination determined at the start of the normal game cycle (AT non-win) Alternatively, a lottery value is assigned so that either an AT is acquired (AT winning) is determined.

  For example, when the re-lottery point is 0 to 2 and the internal winning combination is “replay”, “AT non-winning” is determined with a probability of 32544/32768, and “AT winning” is determined with a probability of 224/32768. Is done. Further, when the re-lottery point is 10 or more and the internal winning combination is “replay”, “AT non-winning” is determined with a probability of 30720/32768, and “AT winning” is determined with a probability of 2048/32768. The That is, the higher the re-lottery point, the easier it is to acquire an AT. Further, when the re-lottery point is 7 and the internal winning combination is “replay”, “AT non-winning” is determined with a probability of 30720/32768, and “AT winning” is determined with a probability of 2048/32768. . That is, even when the re-lottery point is a specific value (for example, 7), the AT is easily acquired.

<First AT period (normal) extra lottery table>
FIG. 41 is a view showing a first AT period (normal) extra type lottery table stored in the sub-ROM 82. This first AT period (normal) extra type lottery table is referred to in the process during the first AT period, which will be described later in the description of FIG. 64, and is used to determine the type of extra etc. performed in the first AT period except during JAC. . The configuration of the first AT period will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 41, the first AT period (normal) extra type lottery table is not added based on the internal winning combination determined in the first AT period except during JAC (non-winning), or the type of extra etc. A lottery value is assigned so that is determined. In FIG. 41 to FIG. 43 and FIG. 45, the internal winning combinations “Replay 1 to 8” are “Normal Lip 1 to 4” and “Bell Lip 1 to 4” (small pointer / replay data pointers 1 to 8). The internal winning combination “replay 12, 13, 16” indicates “cherry lip”, “strong cherry lip” and “fake BAR lip” (small pointer / replay data pointers 12, 13, 16). The internal winning combination “Replay 14, 15” indicates “BAR Lip 1” and “BAR Rep 2” (small pointer / replay data pointers 14, 15) (see FIG. 17).

  For example, when the internal winning combination is “Replay 1 to 8”, “Non-winning” and “Move to additional zone” are not determined, and “Addition of difference number” is determined with a probability of 535/32768, and 31233/32768 The “push order JAC” is determined by the probability, and the “determined JAC” is determined by the probability of 1000/32768. Further, when the internal winning combination is “strong bell”, “push order JAC” and “confirmed JAC” are not determined, “non-winning” is determined with a probability of 30592/32768, and “probable JAC” is determined with a probability of 2048/32768. “Addition of difference number” is determined, and “Additional zone shift” is determined with a probability of 128/32768.

  In the present embodiment, in the first AT period, whether or not the first AT period is ended is managed by the number of games (for example, 20 games) in the first AT period (normal) except during JAC (game number management). ) In the second AT period, whether or not the second AT period is ended is managed based on the difference number in the second AT period (difference number management). Here, the difference number management means that when a medal is paid out by winning one of the small roles in the unit game, the medal inserted in the unit game from the payout number (for example, 7). The net increase number (for example, 7-3 = 4) obtained by subtracting the number of inserted sheets (for example, 3) is subtracted from the difference number counter (for example, the second AT management difference number counter), When the value of the difference counter becomes 0 or less (or less than 0), the AT period (for example, the second AT period) is ended.

  However, the AT period management method is not limited to the above-described number-of-games management or difference-number management. For example, the number-of-notices management method for managing the number of times the push order is notified, Either a set number management method managed as one set, a continuation rate management method for managing a continuation rate during which the AT period continues, or a combination thereof may be employed. That is, in the case of “addition” for not ending (continuing) the “AT period”, in addition to adding the number of games or adding the difference number, add the number of times the push forward is notified, It is assumed that either the number of sets is added, the continuation rate is reset, the continuation rate is set high, or a combination thereof.

  When the “addition of difference number” is determined, the difference number addition lottery for managing the second AT period that is shifted to after the end of the first AT period is executed (see FIG. 43). If “additional zone shift” is determined, the next game shifts to an additional zone, which will be described later, and in the additional zone, the number of games in the first AT period is added, or the difference number in the second AT period is added.

  In addition, when “push order JAC” is determined, in the liquid crystal display device 11, in which push order the stop operation is performed (for example, which of the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R is the first stop operation) ) Is displayed, and if the player's selected push order is a specific push order, the push order will be successful and the benefit of shifting to JAC will be added, If the push order is different from the specific push order, the push order has failed and no transition is made to JAC.

  For example, when “Bellip 1” is determined as the internal winning combination, the specific pressing order is “medium first stop” (stop button 17C is the first stop), and the player stops “medium first stop”. When the operation is performed, it is defined that “middle lip” different from “bell lip” is displayed and the pressing order is successful, and the player performs a stop operation different from “medium first stop” (for example, “ When “first left stop” (stop button 17L is first stopped) or “first right stop” (stop button 17R is first stopped), “bell lip” is displayed, indicating that the pressing order has failed. It stipulates that In addition, when “Berlip 3” is determined as the internal winning combination, the specific pressing order is “right first stop” (stop button 17R is first stop), and the player stops “right first stop”. When the operation is performed, it is defined that “middle lip” different from “bell lip” is displayed and the pressing order is successful, and the player performs a stop operation different from “first stop right” (for example, “ When “first left stop” (stop button 17L is first stopped) or “medium first stop” (stop button 17C is first stopped), “bell lip” is displayed, indicating that the pressing order has failed. It stipulates that

  In addition, when “determined JAC” is determined, even if the stop operation is performed in any pressing order, a profit that the pressing order is successful and the process shifts to JAC is added. When “replay 1 to 8” is determined as the internal winning combination, and “confirmed JAC” is determined, the liquid crystal display device 11 displays an image that can specify the above-described specific pressing order. Then, if the stop operation is performed according to the display, the pushing order may be successful.

<First AT period (during JAC) extra lottery table>
FIG. 42 is a diagram showing an extra type lottery table stored in the sub ROM 82 for the first AT period (during JAC). This first AT period (in JAC) extra type lottery table is referred to in the first AT period processing described later in the description of FIG. 64, and is used to determine the type of extra or the like performed during JAC in the first AT period. .

  As shown in FIG. 42, the first AT period (during JAC) extra type lottery table is based on the internal winning combination determined during the JAT of the first AT period, and the type such as no extra or extra A lottery value is assigned so that is determined.

  For example, when the internal winning combination is “replays 1 to 8”, “shift to extra zone”, “push order JAC”, and “confirmed JAC” are not determined, and “non-winning” is determined with a probability of 22233/32768. “Addition of difference number” is determined with a probability of 535/32768. Further, when the internal winning combination is “strong bell”, “push order JAC” and “confirmed JAC” are not determined, “non-winning” is determined with a probability of 30592/32768, and “probable JAC” is determined with a probability of 2048/32768. “Addition of difference number” is determined, and “Additional zone shift” is determined with a probability of 128/32768.

<First AT period extra difference number lottery table>
FIG. 43 is a diagram illustrating a first AT period extra difference number lottery table stored in the sub ROM 82. The first AT period extra difference number lottery table is referred to in the process during the first AT period, which will be described later in the description of FIG. 64, and when the addition of the difference number is determined (that is, the first AT shown in FIGS. 41 and 42 described above). This is used to determine the added difference number (when the “additional number difference” is determined by the period addition type lottery table).

  As shown in FIG. 43, in the first AT period additional difference number lottery table, five sheets are added as the difference number based on the internal winning combination determined in the first AT period (+5), and the difference number is 10 The number of sheets is added (+10), the difference number is added by 20 sheets (+20), the difference number is added by 30 sheets (+30), and the difference number is added by 50 sheets. The lottery value is assigned so that one of (+50) and 100 as the difference number is added (+100) is determined.

  For example, when the internal winning combination is “strong bell”, “+5” is determined with a probability of 16384/32768, “+10” is determined with a probability of 13806/32768, and “+20” is determined with a probability of 2048/32768. “+30” is determined with a probability of 512/32768, “+50” is determined with a probability of 16/32768, and “+100” is determined with a probability of 2/32768.

<First AT period (JAC) extra lottery table>
FIG. 44 is a diagram showing an extra difference number lottery table stored in the sub ROM 82 for the first AT period (in JAC). This first AT period (in JAC) extra difference number lottery table is referred to in the winning action command reception process described later in the description of FIG. 69, and when it is determined to shift to JAC (that is, FIG. 41 described above). The first AT period (ordinary) shown in FIG. 5 determines that the “push order JAC” is determined by the addition type lottery table and is stopped in the specific push order described above and “determined JAC” is determined). Used to determine the difference number.

  As shown in FIG. 44, the first AT period (in JAC) extra difference number lottery table shows the difference depending on whether the determined JAC type is “push order JAC” or “determined JAC”. 5 sheets are added as the number of sheets (+5), 10 sheets are added as the number of differences (+10), 20 sheets are added as the number of differences (+20), and 30 sheets are added as the number of differences. The lottery value is determined so as to determine whether one is added (+30), 50 is added as the difference number (+50), or 100 is added as the difference number (+100). Assigned.

  For example, when the JAC type is “determined JAC”, “+5” is determined with a probability of 16384/32768, “+10” is determined with a probability of 13806/32768, and “+20” is determined with a probability of 2048/32768. “+30” is determined with a probability of 512/32768, “+50” is determined with a probability of 16/32768, and “+100” is determined with a probability of 2/32768.

<Second AT period extra type lottery table>
FIG. 45 is a diagram illustrating a second AT period extra type lottery table stored in the sub-ROM 82. The second AT period extra type lottery table is referred to in the second AT period processing described later in the description of FIG. 65, and is used for determining the type of extra etc. performed in the second AT period. The configuration of the second AT period will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 45, in the second AT period extra type lottery table, based on the internal winning combination determined in the second AT period, the lottery is determined so as not to be added (non-winning) or the type such as extra is determined. A value has been assigned. Note that the additional types “addition of the difference number” and “transfer to the additional zone” are the same as those in the first AT period.

  For example, when the internal winning combination is “strong bell”, “non-winning” is determined with a probability of 32384/32768, “addition of difference number” is determined with a probability of 128/32768, and “probable with 128/32768” “Additional zone shift” is determined, and “special card acquisition” is determined with a probability of 128/32768. The types of special cards that can be acquired in the second AT period will be described later.

<Second AT period extra difference number lottery table>
FIG. 46 is a diagram showing a second AT period extra difference number lottery table stored in the sub-ROM 82. This second AT period extra difference number lottery table is referred to in the processing during the second AT period, which will be described later in the description of FIG. 65, and when the addition of the difference number is determined (that is, the second AT period extra type shown in FIG. 45 described above). When “addition of difference number” is determined by the lottery table), it is used to determine the difference number to be added.

  As shown in FIG. 46, in the second AT period additional difference number lottery table, regardless of which internal winning combination is determined, five difference numbers are added (+5). 10 sheets are added (+10), 20 sheets are added as a difference number (+20), 30 sheets are added as a difference number (+30), and 50 sheets are added as a difference number The lottery value is assigned so as to determine which one is to be added (+50) or 100 difference is added as the difference number (+100).

  For example, “+5” is determined with a probability of 24576/32768, “+10” is determined with a probability of 7680/32768, “+20” is determined with a probability of 384/32768, and “+30” with a probability of 128/32768. Are determined, and “+50” and “+100” are not determined.

<2nd AT period special card lottery table>
FIG. 47 is a view showing a second AT period special card lottery table stored in the sub-ROM 82. This second AT period special card lottery table is referred to in the processing during the second AT period to be described later in the description of FIG. 65, and when it is decided to acquire a special card (that is, the second AT period extra time shown in FIG. 45 described above). When “special card acquisition” is determined by the type lottery table), it is used to determine the type of special card to be acquired.

  As shown in FIG. 47, the special card lottery table for the second AT period is based on the internal winning combination determined in the second AT period, “special card (chance winning high probability)”, “special card (watermelon winning) "High probability)", "Special card (high probability at the time of cherry win)", "Special card (difference subtraction slow)" or "Special card (difference subtraction stop)" so that the special card is determined A lottery value is assigned.

  For example, when the internal winning combination is “strong bell”, “special card (high chance at winning chance)” is determined with a probability of 3642/32768, and “special card (high watermelon winning high) is determined with a probability of 3641/32768. "Probability)" is determined, "Special card (high probability at cherry win)" is determined with a probability of 3641/32768, "Special card (difference number subtraction slow)" is determined with a probability of 10922/32768, and 10922 / A “special card (difference number subtraction stop)” is determined with a probability of 32768.

  In the present embodiment, special cards that can be acquired during the second AT period are “special card (high chance when winning a chance role)”, “special card (high probability when winning watermelon)”, “special card (when winning cherry) Five types are defined: “high probability”, “special card (difference number subtraction slow)” and “special card (difference subtraction subtraction stop)”.

  The “special card (high probability when winning a chance role)” allows the AT acquisition lottery to be performed with a higher expectation than usual when the “chance role” is determined as the internal winning combination in the second AT period. Card (see FIG. 48). In addition, in the extra type lottery (see FIG. 45), the extra type lottery may be performed with a higher expectation than usual. For example, when a “special card (high chance at winning a chance role)” is acquired, “non-winning” is determined with a probability of 16384/32768, “addition of difference number” is determined with 8192/32768, and 8192 / “Special card acquisition” may be determined with a probability of 32768. Note that the lottery value changed to increase the degree of expectation and the method for increasing the degree of expectation are not limited to this.

  “Special card (high probability when winning watermelon)” is used to make an AT acquisition lottery with a higher expectation than usual when “watermelon” is determined as an internal winning combination in the second AT period. Card (see FIG. 48). In addition, in the extra type lottery (see FIG. 45), the extra type lottery may be performed with a higher expectation than usual. For example, when a “special card (high probability when winning a watermelon)” is acquired, “non-winning” is determined with a probability of 28672/32768, “addition of difference number” is determined with 2048/32768, and 2048/32768 The “special card acquisition” may be determined with the probability of. Note that the lottery value changed to increase the degree of expectation and the method for increasing the degree of expectation are not limited to this.

  “Special card (high probability when cherry wins)”, when “weak cherry” or “strong cherry” is determined as the internal winning combination in the 2nd AT period, AT acquisition lottery is performed with a higher expectation than usual Card (see FIG. 48). In addition, in the extra type lottery (see FIG. 45), the extra type lottery may be performed with a higher expectation than usual. For example, when the “special card (high probability when winning cherry)” is acquired and the internal winning combination is “weak cherry”, “non-winning” is determined with a probability of 28416/32768, and 2048 It is sufficient to determine “add a difference number” at / 32768, determine “transfer to the added zone” with a probability of 256/32768, and determine “acquire special card” with a probability of 2048/32768. In addition, when the internal winning combination is “strong cherry”, “non-winning” is not determined, “addition of difference number” is determined in 16384/32768, and “transfer to additional zone” is performed with a probability of 2048/32768. It is determined that “special card acquisition” is determined with a probability of 14336/32768. Note that the lottery value changed to increase the degree of expectation and the method for increasing the degree of expectation are not limited to this.

  The “special card (difference number subtraction slow)” is a card for changing the value subtracted from the second AT management difference number counter in the second AT period. In the present embodiment, when “special card (difference number subtraction slow)” is acquired, the value subtracted from the second AT management difference number counter (pure increase number) is halved. Be controlled. For example, when winning the push order bell, under normal circumstances, “7 payouts−3 inserts = 4” is subtracted from the second AT management difference counter. When “difference number subtraction slow)” is acquired, “7 paid out sheets−3 inserted sheets = 4 × 1/2 = 2 sheets” is subtracted from the second AT management difference sheet counter. For this reason, when the “special card (difference in number of subtractions)” is acquired, the second AT period is substantially extended (continued).

  In addition, the aspect for changing the value subtracted from the second AT management difference sheet counter by the “special card (difference sheet subtraction slow)” is not limited to this. For example, a plurality of change rates (subtraction rates) may be defined, and the type of special card corresponding thereto may be defined. Specifically, “special card (difference number subtraction slow ½)” controlled so that the value subtracted from the second AT management difference sheet counter is halved, and the second AT management difference sheet number are controlled. The value to be subtracted from the counter is controlled to be 「,“ special card (difference number subtraction slow １ ／) ”, and the value to be subtracted from the second AT management difference number counter is ¼. Is defined as “special card (difference number subtraction slow ¼)”, and a value subtracted from the second AT management difference number counter at a rate of change associated with the acquired special card. It may be changed. In addition, the type of special card in which the rate of change (magnification) that is disadvantageous to the player may be defined. Specifically, a “special card (double difference number subtraction acceleration)” that is controlled so that the value subtracted from the second AT management difference number counter is doubled may be defined.

  Further, by calculating the change rate (subtraction rate / magnification) and the value subtracted from the second AT management difference sheet counter, a value less than the minimum payout unit (for example, one medal) is obtained in the calculation result. If it occurs, the value less than the minimum payout unit may be rounded down or moved up. Further, a value less than the minimum payout unit is held, and a value less than the minimum payout unit is added at the next update timing of the second AT management difference sheet counter, and then a predetermined change rate (subtraction rate). (Magnification) and a value subtracted from the second AT management difference sheet counter may be calculated.

  Further, whether or not the “special card (difference in subtraction of difference number)” disappears may be determined by lottery for each game based on the internal winning combination, and a predetermined number of games (for example, 20 games). It is good also as extinguishing based on having played this game. The “push order bell” may be eliminated based on the occurrence of a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times). In addition, the number of games that will be extinguished or the number of winnings for “push order bell” may be determined by lottery when a “special card (difference in subtraction of difference number)” is acquired.

  The “special card (difference number subtraction stop)” is a card for preventing a value from being subtracted from the second AT management difference number counter in the second AT period. In the present embodiment, when the “special card (difference number subtraction stop)” is acquired, control is performed so that the value is not subtracted from the second AT management difference number counter. Therefore, when the “special card (difference number subtraction stop)” is acquired, the second AT period is further extended (continued) than when the “special card (difference number subtraction slowdown)” is acquired. It will be.

  Whether or not the “special card (difference subtraction stop)” disappears may be determined by lottery for each game based on the internal winning combination, and a predetermined number of games (for example, 10 games). It is good also as extinguishing based on having played this game. Alternatively, the “push order bell” may be eliminated based on the occurrence of a predetermined number of times (for example, five times). In addition, the number of games that will be extinguished or the number of winnings for the “push order bell” may be determined by lottery when a “special card (difference subtraction stop)” is acquired.

  Also, when both “Special Card (Difference Subtraction Subtraction Slow)” and “Special Card (Difference Subtraction Subtraction Stop)” are acquired, “Special Card (Difference Subtraction Subtraction Stop)” is more advantageous to the player. Therefore, the “special card (difference number subtraction stop)” may be used preferentially.

<Second AT period AT acquisition lottery table>
FIG. 48 is a diagram showing a second AT period AT acquisition lottery table stored in the sub-ROM 82. This second AT period AT acquisition lottery table is referred to in the processing during the second AT period, which will be described later in the description of FIG. 65, and is shifted from the second AT period to the first AT period again (that is, shifted to the first AT period in the second AT period). This is used to determine whether or not an AT transition condition is established).

  As shown in FIG. 48, in the second AT period AT acquisition lottery table, as a special card, “special card (high probability when winning a chance)”, “special card (high probability when winning a watermelon)” or “special card (cherry) Is not acquired (AT non-winning) or AT is acquired based on the internal winning combination determined in the second AT period (AT non-winning) or AT is acquired (AT A lottery value is assigned so that one of the winners is determined.

  For example, when there is no special card and the internal winning combination is “chance combination”, “AT non-winning” is determined with a probability of 26232/32768, and “AT winning” is determined with a probability of 6536/32768. In addition, when there is a “special card (high chance when winning a chance role)” and the internal winning combination is “chance role”, “AT non-winning” is determined with a probability of 19696/32768, with a probability of 13072/32768 “AT win” is determined. Further, when there is no special card and the internal winning combination is “watermelon”, “AT non-winning” is determined with a probability of 28412/32768, and “AT winning” is determined with a probability of 4356/32768. In addition, when there is a “special card (high probability when winning watermelon)” and the internal winning combination is “watermelon”, “AT non-winning” is determined with a probability of 24056/32768 and “AT” with a probability of 8712/32768. "Win" is determined. When there is no special card and the internal winning combination is “strong cherry”, “AT non-winning” is determined with a probability of 21326/32768, and “AT winning” is determined with a probability of 11442/32768. In addition, when there is a “special card (high probability when winning cherry)” and the internal winning combination is “strong cherry”, “AT non-winning” is determined with a probability of 9884/32768, and “2884/32768” with a probability of “2884/32768” “AT win” is determined.

[Pachislot machine game flow]
Next, the game flow of the pachislot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 49 is a schematic diagram showing a game flow in the pachislot machine according to the present embodiment.

  First, in the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the state in which the player plays a game is roughly divided into an advantageous gaming state that is advantageous to the player and a normal gaming state that is relatively disadvantageous than the advantageous gaming state. Is done.

  In addition, the advantageous gaming state includes an extra zone, which is an extra period in which the first AT period and the second AT period having different game characteristics, and the number of continuations of these AT periods, etc. are added. Further, the normal game state includes a normal game with a low expectation level for shifting to the advantageous game state and a CZ (chance zone) with a high expectation level for shifting to the advantageous game state.

<Normal game>
In the normal game, CZ transition points, CZ levels, and card lottery are executed (see FIGS. 28 to 30, 32, and 33), and lottery results are accumulated and stored. In addition, a random lottery is performed (see FIG. 31), and when the AT win is reached, the first AT period starts. Further, in the normal game, a predetermined number of games (32 games) is set as one cycle, and when the CZ transition condition is satisfied at the end of the cycle (see FIG. 34), the game shifts to CZ.

  In addition, the CZ transition condition is established by winning a CZ transition lottery executed when the CZ transition point is 4 or more at the end of the normal game cycle and when the CZ transition point is 0 to 3 points. To do. When the CZ transition point is 0 to 3 points, an effect (CZ transition result notification effect) that finally indicates whether or not to shift to CZ at the end of the cycle is executed over a plurality of games. The player is notified of the transition to CZ (or the transition to CZ).

  Note that the timing for determining whether or not the CZ transition condition is satisfied is not limited to the end of the normal game cycle. For example, even when a specific internal winning combination (for example, “watermelon”) is won. Good. In addition, for example, a predetermined combination of symbols (as an example) by winning a predetermined internal winning combination (for example, “Bell Lip 1-4”) and performing a stop operation in a predetermined stop operation sequence (see FIG. 19). , “Bellip”) may be displayed. In this case, it may be determined whether to notify the predetermined stop operation order. Further, in this case, it is also possible to provide a notification for allowing the player to select whether or not to perform the stop operation in the predetermined stop operation order. If comprised in this way, based on the information of the present CZ transition point, the current CZ level, or the current possession card, a player will select the timing at which it is determined whether or not the CZ transition condition is satisfied. Therefore, the playability related to CZ transition can be improved.

<CZ (Chance Zone)>
In CZ, AT acquisition lottery (that is, lottery for transition to the first AT period) is executed based on the CZ level and lottery card level acquired in the normal game (see FIG. 37). And shifts to the first AT period. As a premise that the AT acquisition lottery is executed, whether or not to acquire the right (attack right) to execute the AT acquisition lottery is determined based on the level of the lottery card (see FIG. 35). Note that CZ may be a period in which a stop operation procedure that is advantageous to the player is notified and medals can be increased, as in the first AT period, the second AT period, and the extra zone.

  Further, when the right to execute AT acquisition lottery (attack right) cannot be acquired, it is determined by lottery whether or not the lottery card used for the lottery is to be extinguished (see FIG. 38). If it is determined, the lottery card used for the lottery disappears. Here, as described above, since four lottery cards are always stored, in the CZ, whether or not to acquire the right (attack right) to execute AT acquisition lottery at least four times is determined. Will be executed. In addition, when it is determined that the lottery card will disappear, it is determined by lottery whether or not a re-lottery point is given (see FIG. 39).

  Also, if a special card has been acquired in the normal game, at the start of CZ, it is determined by lottery which lottery card is associated with the special card (see FIG. 35). Controlled to be advantageous to the user.

  Thus, in the CZ, based on the lottery card acquired in the normal game, whether or not to acquire the right (attack right) to execute the AT acquisition lottery is executed, and the AT acquisition lottery is executed. When the right (attack right) is acquired, the AT acquisition lottery is further executed. When the AT win is determined, the CZ is successful and the first AT period starts. On the other hand, the right to execute the AT acquisition lottery (attack right) cannot be acquired, or the right to execute the AT acquisition lottery (attack right) has been acquired. When all the lottery cards have disappeared, CZ has failed and the game is shifted to a normal game. In addition, when shifting to the normal game due to CZ failure, the AT acquisition re-lottery is executed based on the re-lottery points given in the CZ at the start of the normal game cycle (see FIG. 40). Then, the first AT period starts.

  In CZ, the manner in which the AT acquisition lottery is executed and the manner in which the lottery for determining whether or not the lottery card is to be deleted are not limited to this. For example, the right to execute the AT acquisition lottery (attack) It is good also as an aspect in which the AT acquisition lottery is performed directly or the lottery whether the lottery card is extinguished is executed without performing the lottery of whether or not the right is acquired. For example, in CZ, first, an AT acquisition lottery is executed, and if the AT winning lottery is not achieved, a lottery for determining whether or not to delete the lottery card may be executed.

  In CZ, a plurality of lottery cards may be used one for each game, and each lottery card described above may be executed, or all lottery cards may be executed in one game. It is good also as each lottery mentioned above being used. In the former case, there is an advantage that the player's expectation can be maintained by making the number of games in CZ longer to some extent, and in the latter case, the lottery result in CZ can be quickly notified to the player. , There is an advantage that it can be made not to feel the fatigue of the game. However, in the CZ, the player may be able to select the number of lottery cards used in one game (that is, the number of lottery rights). If comprised in this way, since the lottery result in CZ will be alert | reported at the timing which a player desires, it will become possible to alert | report the lottery result according to a player's preference.

<First AT period>
The first AT period is a period in which a stop operation procedure that is advantageous to the player is notified and medals can be increased except when the additional type “push order JAC” is determined. The first AT period is composed of a first AT period (normal) and a first AT period (during JAC). In the first AT period (normal), the additional type “push order JAC” is determined and the push order is successful. , And when the addition type “determined JAC” is determined, the process proceeds to the first AT period (during JAC), and the “push order bell” is set to a predetermined number of times (for example, 5 times) during the first AT period (during JAC). ) Based on winning a prize, it shifts to the first AT period (normal) again. Further, when the number of games in the first AT period (normal) (the value of the first AT management game number counter) reaches a predetermined number (for example, 20 games), the first AT period ends, and the process proceeds to the second AT period.

  In addition, when the additional type “additional difference number” is determined in the first AT period, the value of the second AT management difference number counter indicating the number of games continued in the second AT period is added (added). In addition, when the additional type “shift to the additional zone” is determined in the first AT period, the zone shifts to the additional zone. When the termination condition is satisfied in the additional zone, the zone is terminated, and the phase shifts to the first AT period again.

<Second AT period>
The second AT period is a period in which a stop operation procedure that is advantageous to the player is notified following the first AT period, and medals can be increased. When a small combination (for example, “push order bell”) is won in the second AT period, the value of the second AT management difference counter is subtracted according to the difference at the time of winning, and the second AT management difference counter When the value of becomes less than or equal to 0, the second AT period ends and the game shifts to a normal game.

  Further, when the addition type “additional difference number” is determined in the second AT period, the value of the second AT management difference number counter is added (added). In addition, when the additional type “transition to the additional zone” is determined in the second AT period, the transition to the additional zone is made. When the termination condition is satisfied in the additional zone, the additional zone is terminated, and the second AT period is resumed. In addition, when the AT win is reached in the second AT period, the current second AT management difference sheet counter value is maintained and the process proceeds to the first AT period again. In the shifted first AT period, the second AT management difference sheet number is further increased. It is possible to add (add) the value of the counter.

<Additional zone>
The extra zone is a period in which a stop operation procedure that is advantageous to the player is informed and the number of medals can be increased, and the value of the second AT management difference counter indicating the number of games that the second AT period continues is This is a period to be added (added). In the extra zone, for example, on the basis of the internal winning combination, an extra lottery is performed for each unit game. In the extra zone, a specific number of games (for example, 4 games) is set as one set, and at the start or end of one set, a continuous lottery is executed as to whether or not to continue the next set. In such a case, the additional lottery is performed again during the next set. On the other hand, if the continuous lottery is not won, the extra zone is ended and the first AT period or the second AT period is started.

  In addition, at the time of transition of the extra zone, it is determined whether or not to continue the set in the extra zone according to the transition opportunity (for example, the internal winning combination for which the extra type “transition of extra zone” is determined). The probability of winning the continuation lottery ("continuation rate") is determined from a plurality of predetermined continuation rates (for example, 1%, 10%, 25%, 50%, 75%, 90%), The continuous lottery corresponding to the continuation rate is executed. Of course, the mode of determining whether or not to continue the additional zone is not limited to this. For example, when the additional zone is shifted, it may be determined in advance how many sets are to be continued according to the transition trigger. . Further, whether or not the additional zone is continued may be managed by the above-described methods of game number management, difference number management, and notification number management.

  Moreover, the profit of the addition determined in the addition zone is not limited to the above. For example, in the extra zone shifted from the first AT period, a lottery for adding the number of games in the first AT period (normal) may be executed, and the right to perform the first AT period from the beginning again (that is, normal game or CZ) It is also possible to execute a lottery that adds the same profit as “AT win” in FIG. In addition to the above-mentioned profit, in the extra zone shifted from the second AT period, a lottery for adding the right to shift to the first AT period (that is, the same profit as “AT winning” in the second AT period) is executed. Also good.

[Main control processing]
Next, various processing executed by the main CPU 51 of the main control circuit 41 will be described with reference to FIGS.

<Main control processing>
FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing the main control process. The main control process described below is started when the pachislot machine 1 is powered on.

  First, when the pachislot machine 1 is powered on, the main CPU 51 executes the power-on process shown in FIG. 51 (S10). In this power-on process, it is determined whether the backup is normal or the setting has been changed appropriately, and an initialization process is executed according to the determination result.

  Next, the main CPU 51 executes an initialization process at the end of one game (one unit game) (S11). In this initialization process, a storage area designated in advance to be initialized at the end of one game is initialized. By this initialization process, for example, data stored in the internal winning combination storing area, the display winning combination storing area, etc. of the main RAM 53 is cleared.

  Next, the main CPU 51 executes a medal acceptance / start check process shown in FIG. 52 (S12). In the medal acceptance / start check process, a process for detecting a medal inserted by the player and a process for detecting a start operation are executed.

  Next, the main CPU 51 extracts a random number value and stores it in a random value storage area allocated to the main RAM 53 (S13). Here, the random value is a value used for the internal lottery process, and is extracted from 0 to 65535 in the present embodiment. For example, when a random number value used for the lock determination process described later is required, a different random value can be extracted in this process.

  Next, the main CPU 51 executes an internal lottery process shown in FIG. 53 (S14). The main CPU 51 that executes the internal lottery process constitutes an internal winning combination determining means.

  Next, the main CPU 51 executes a lock determination process (S15). In this lock determination process, the lottery for determining whether or not to perform the “lock”, the lottery for determining whether or not to perform the “reel action”, and the setting of various flags and timers necessary for the execution of the lock and reel action Done. For example, when “BAR lip 1” or “BAR lip 2” is determined as the internal winning combination, it is determined to execute the lock and reel action with a predetermined probability (for example, 1/2). Further, in the state management process described later, when the output of an external signal is started, it is determined to execute “lock”.

  Next, the main CPU 51 executes a reel stop initial setting process (S16). By the reel stop initial setting process, the various stop control information of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R described above is stored in the corresponding area of the main RAM 53 based on the result of the internal lottery process (internal winning combination).

  Next, the main CPU 51 generates start command data to be transmitted from the main control circuit 41 to the sub control circuit 42, and stores the generated start command data in a communication data storage area assigned to the main RAM 53 (S17). The start command data is data that allows the sub CPU 81 to recognize, for example, an internal winning combination type, a gaming state flag type, a lock type and period, a bonus end number counter value, and the like.

  Next, the main CPU 51 executes a wait process (S18). In this wait process, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the previous game (start of the previous unit game), and if it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed, the predetermined time has elapsed. Waiting time to wait is digested. The predetermined time in the wait process, that is, the wait time is set to 4.1 seconds from the start of the previous unit game, for example.

  Next, the main CPU 51 executes a game start lock execution process (S19). In this lock execution process, based on the determination result in the lock determination process in S15, etc., a lock at the start of the game and a reel action during the execution of the lock (that is, an effect based on the variation mode of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R) are executed Is done.

  Next, the main CPU 51 executes a reel rotation start process for rotating all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (S20). With this reel rotation start process, “01110000” is stored in the operation stop button storage area (see FIG. 26). Note that the reel rotation start control is executed by the interrupt process shown in FIG. 54 (more specifically, the reel control process shown in S324). This interrupt process is a process that is periodically executed at regular intervals (1.1172 ms).

  By this interruption process, the driving of the stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R is controlled, and the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R starts. Thereafter, the driving of the stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R is controlled by this interruption process, and the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is accelerated until reaching a constant speed.

  Further, when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R reaches a constant speed, the driving of the stepping motors 61L, 61C, and 61R is controlled by this interruption process so that the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R rotate at a constant speed. Maintained. When the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R reaches a constant speed and the reel index described above is detected, the stop operation to the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R is permitted.

  Next, the main CPU 51 generates reel rotation start command data to be transmitted from the main control circuit 41 to the sub control circuit 42, and stores the generated reel rotation start command data in a communication data storage area assigned to the main RAM 53 ( S21). The reel rotation start command data is data that enables the sub CPU 81 to recognize that the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R has been started, for example.

  By receiving this reel rotation start command data, the sub-control circuit 42 can recognize the start of reel rotation, and can determine the timing for executing various effects.

  Next, the main CPU 51 executes a reel stop control process (S22). By this reel stop control processing, stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed. Although not shown, in the reel stop control process, the main CPU 51 generates reel stop command data to be transmitted from the main control circuit 41 to the sub control circuit 42, and the generated reel stop command data is stored in the main RAM 53. Store in the allocated communication data storage area. The reel stop command data includes the type of reel to be stopped, the stop start position (ie, the symbol position when the stop button is operated), the number of sliding pieces or the expected stop position (ie, the reel is actually scheduled to stop). The symbol position) is data that the sub CPU 81 can recognize.

  Next, the main CPU 51 executes a winning search process (S23). In this winning search process, after all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped, the symbol combination displayed on the effective line is collated with the symbol combination table to identify the symbol combination displayed on the effective line. The

  Specifically, the data stored in the symbol code storage area (see FIG. 23) and the data in the symbol combination table (see FIGS. 12 to 14) are collated, and if there is a match as a result of the collation, The data corresponding to the matched symbol combination (display combination) is stored in the display combination storage area (see FIG. 22), and the payout number (payout number counter value) associated with the combination of symbols is acquired.

  Next, the main CPU 51 executes a medal payout process of paying out medals of the number corresponding to the acquired payout number counter value as a result of the winning search process (S24). In this medal payout process, the control of the hopper drive circuit 65 and the update of the credit number are performed based on the payout number counter value.

  Next, the main CPU 51 executes state management processing (S25). In this state management process, on / off of the output of the external signal from the external concentration terminal board described above is managed. For example, when the internal winning combination is “push order bell” and the stop operation is performed in a predetermined push order that does not give out “7”, the output of the external signal from the external concentration terminal board is turned on. When the stop operation is performed in a pushing order that does not result in the payout of “7” and is different from the predetermined pushing order, the output of the external signal from the external concentrated terminal board is turned off. When the first AT period is started, the predetermined push order is notified only once under the control of the sub CPU 81, and the stop operation is performed in accordance with this notification, so that the main AT 51 also has the first AT period. It is recognized to start.

  Specifically, when the internal winning combination is “middle left and right cross-up bells 1 to 3”, the predetermined pushing order is defined as “right left middle”, and the internal winning combination is “middle left and right lower bells 1 to 3”. In some cases, the predetermined pushing order is defined as “right middle left”, and when the internal winning combination is “middle right left cross-up bells 1 to 3”, the predetermined pushing order is defined as “right middle left”. When the winning combination is “middle right / left lower bell 1-3”, the predetermined pushing order is defined as “right middle left”, and when the internal winning combination is “right left middle middle bell 1-3”, the predetermined pushing order is defined. Is defined as “middle left and right”, and when “right left middle lower bell 1-3”, the predetermined push order is defined as “middle right left”, and when “right middle left middle bell 1-3”, Is specified as “middle left and right” and “right middle left lower bell 1-3” The predetermined pressing order is defined as “middle right left”.

  Next, the main CPU 51 executes a lock execution process at the end of the game (S26). In the game end lock execution process, lock at the end of the game is executed based on a predetermined execution condition. For example, as described above, when the internal winning combination is “push order bell”, when a stop operation is performed in a predetermined push order that does not result in “7 sheets” being paid out, a predetermined period (for example, 1 second) ) Will be locked.

  Next, the main CPU 51 generates winning action command data to be transmitted from the main control circuit 41 to the sub control circuit 42, and stores the generated winning action command data in the communication data storage area assigned to the main RAM 53 (S27). . The winning operation command data is data that allows the sub CPU 81 to recognize, for example, the type of display combination and the payout number counter value.

  Next, the main CPU 51 executes a bonus end check process (S28). By this bonus end check process, a process for ending the operation of the BB is executed when the BB end condition is satisfied.

  In this bonus end check process, specifically, the current payout number counter value is subtracted from the bonus end number counter value stored in the bonus operation check process described later, and it is determined whether the value has become negative. And when it is judged that it became a negative value, the process at the time of BB completion | finish is performed. In the BB end process, the BB gaming state flag and the RB gaming state flag are turned off, and the gaming state is shifted to the RT0 gaming state.

  Although not shown, in this bonus end check process, the main CPU 51 generates bonus end command data to be transmitted from the main control circuit 41 to the sub-control circuit 42, and the generated bonus end command data is stored in the main RAM 53. Store in the allocated communication data storage area. The bonus end command data is data that allows the sub CPU 81 to recognize that the BB has ended, for example.

  Next, the main CPU 51 executes a bonus operation check process (S29). By this bonus operation check processing, processing for operating the BB based on the combination of symbols displayed by the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is executed. After executing the process of step S29, the main CPU 51 returns to the process of step S11.

  In this bonus operation check process, specifically, it is first determined whether or not the display combination is BB. If it is determined that the display combination is BB, the BB operation process is executed. In the BB operation process, the BB gaming state flag and the RB gaming state flag are turned on, and “75” is set as the value of the bonus end number counter. Further, the carryover combination storage area is cleared (the value of bit 0 is reset to “0”). Next, when it is determined that the display combination is not BB, it is determined whether the display combination is replay. When it is determined that the display combination is replay, an automatic insertion request is made. That is, control is performed so that the number of inserted coins (three) in the current unit game is automatically inserted in the next unit game. If it is determined that the display combination is not replay, the process is terminated.

  Although not shown, in this bonus operation check process, the main CPU 51 generates bonus start command data to be transmitted from the main control circuit 41 to the sub control circuit 42, and the generated bonus start command data is stored in the main RAM 53. Store in the allocated communication data storage area. This bonus start command data is data that allows the sub CPU 81 to recognize, for example, that the BB has started.

<Power-on processing>
FIG. 51 is a flowchart showing the power-on process executed in step S10 of the main control process shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not backup is normal (S30). In this determination process, it is determined whether the backup is normal or not by error detection using the checksum value.

  For example, the main CPU 51 stores the set value of the pachislot machine 1 and the checksum value calculated from the set value when the power is turned off in the main RAM 53 as backup data, and the determination process when the power is turned on (S30). , The set value and the checksum value stored in the main RAM 53 are read out.

  Then, the main CPU 51 compares the checksum calculated from the read setting value and the checksum that has been backed up, and determines that the backup is normal if the comparison results match.

  When the main CPU 51 determines that the backup is normal (YES), it sets the backed-up setting values and the like in the main RAM 53 (S31). As a result, when the backup is normal, the setting value before the power is turned off is set in the main RAM 53.

  After executing the process of step S31 or when determining that the backup is not normal in step S30 (NO), the main CPU 51 sets a setting change switch (not shown) provided in the cabinet 2a of the pachislot machine 1. ) Is turned on (S32). If the main CPU 51 determines that the setting change switch is on (YES), the main CPU 51 executes an initialization process at the time of setting change (S33).

  In the initialization process at the time of changing the setting, for example, the data stored in the internal symbol combination storage area, the symbol code storage area, and the display combination storage area of the main RAM 53 are cleared and the set value is cleared. Note that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area may not be cleared or may be cleared.

  Next, the main CPU 51 generates initialization command data to be transmitted from the main control circuit 41 to the sub control circuit 42, and stores the generated initialization command data in a communication data storage area allocated to the main RAM 53 (S34). . The initialization command data is data that enables the sub CPU 81 to recognize, for example, whether or not the setting value has been changed and the setting value.

  Next, the main CPU 51 executes a setting value changing process (S35). In this set value changing process, a set value is selected from 1 to 6 according to the operation result of a reset switch (not shown) provided in the cabinet 2a of the pachislot machine 1, and subsequently, The set value selected when the start lever 16 is operated is confirmed.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the setting change switch is in the on state (S36), and repeatedly executes the process of step S36 until a determination result that is not in the on state is obtained.

  Here, when the determination result that the setting change switch is not in the ON state is obtained (that is, when the setting change switch is changed from ON to OFF) (NO), the main CPU 51 performs sub-control from the main control circuit 41. Initialization command data to be transmitted to the circuit 42 is generated, the generated initialization command data is stored in the communication data storage area assigned to the main RAM 53 (S37), and the power-on process is terminated.

  If the main CPU 51 determines in step S32 that the setting change switch is not on (NO), it determines whether the backup is normal (S38). If it is determined that the backup is not normal (NO), the main CPU 51 executes power-on error processing (S39).

  In power-on error processing, the main CPU 51 displays an error display or the like that backup is not normal. Note that the main CPU 51 does not cancel the error state by an operation of a stop release switch (not shown) or a reset switch (not shown) in an error state where the backup is not normal (backup error). Therefore, the error state is canceled only when the setting is newly changed.

  If it is determined in step S38 that the backup is normal (YES), the main CPU 51 restores the state of the pachislot machine 1 to the state before the power is turned off based on the backup data stored in the main RAM 53. (S40), the power-on process is terminated.

<Medal reception / start check processing>
FIG. 52 is a flowchart showing the medal acceptance / start check process executed in step S12 of the main control process shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not there is an automatic insertion request (S50). That is, it is determined whether or not a replay is won in the previous unit game.

  In step S50, when determining that there is an automatic insertion request (YES), the main CPU 51 executes automatic insertion processing for automatically inserting the same number of medals as the medals inserted in the previous unit game (S51). Specifically, the main CPU 51 copies the automatic insertion counter to the insertion number counter and clears the automatic insertion counter.

  Next, the main CPU 51 generates medal insertion command data to be transmitted from the main control circuit 41 to the sub control circuit 42, and stores the generated medal insertion command data in a communication data storage area assigned to the main RAM 53. A transmission process is executed (S52). Here, the medal insertion command data is data that allows the sub CPU 81 to recognize, for example, whether or not a medal has been inserted, the number of inserted counters, the value of a credit counter, and the like.

  If the main CPU 51 determines in step S50 that there is no automatic insertion request (NO), it accepts medal acceptance (S53). For example, the main CPU 51 drives a solenoid (not shown) of the selector 35 to form a path so that a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 14 can pass through the selector 35.

  In step S50, when the main CPU 51 determines that there is an automatic insertion request (YES), the medal acceptance is prohibited since the medal acceptance is prohibited from the previous unit game. Is not executed, but even if the player has won a replay in the previous unit game, acceptance of medals may be permitted.

  After the processing of step S52 or S53 is executed, the main CPU 51 sets the maximum value of the inserted number in the main RAM 53 according to the gaming state (S54). In the present embodiment, 3 is set as the maximum value of the inserted number in any gaming state.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not acceptance of medals is permitted (S55). If it is determined that the acceptance of medals is permitted (YES), the main CPU 51 determines whether the medals are properly inserted, or whether the operation to the MAX bet button 15A or the 1BET button 15B is performed. The medal insertion check process for checking is executed (S56). In this medal insertion check process, when a medal is inserted properly, or when a medal is inserted by an operation from the credit to the MAX bet button 15A or the 1BET button 15B, depending on the number of inserted medals, The value of the inserted number counter or the value of the credit counter is updated.

  Next, the main CPU 51 generates medal insertion command data to be transmitted from the main control circuit 41 to the sub control circuit 42, and stores the generated medal insertion command data in a communication data storage area assigned to the main RAM 53. A transmission process is executed (S57).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not medals can be inserted or credited (S58). In the present embodiment, the main CPU 51 has a condition that the value of the insertion number counter is 3 and the value of the credit counter is 50, or that the automatic insertion process of step S51 has been executed. When the condition is satisfied, it is determined that a medal cannot be inserted or credited. When the condition is not satisfied, it is determined that a medal can be inserted or credited.

  If it is determined in step S58 that medals cannot be inserted or credited (NO), the main CPU 51 prohibits the acceptance of medals (S59). For example, the main CPU 51 forms a path so that the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 14 is discharged from the medal payout opening 24 without driving the solenoid of the selector 35.

  If it is determined in step S55 that acceptance of medals is not permitted (NO), if it is determined in step S58 that medals can be inserted or credited (YES), or after the processing of step S59 is executed. The main CPU 51 determines whether or not the number of medals inserted is a number that can start the game. That is, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the number of inserted medals is 3, which is the maximum value (S60).

  If it is determined that the number of inserted medals is not the maximum value (NO), the main CPU 51 returns to the process of step S55. On the other hand, when determining that the number of inserted medals is the maximum value (YES), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the start switch 16S is on (S61).

  If it is determined that the start switch 16S is not on (NO), the main CPU 51 returns to the process of step S55. On the other hand, if it is determined that the start switch 6S is on (YES), the main CPU 51 prohibits the reception of medals (S62) and ends the medal reception / start check process.

<Internal lottery processing>
FIG. 53 is a flowchart showing an internal lottery process executed in step S14 of the main control process shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 51 sets an internal lottery table corresponding to the gaming state in the main RAM 53 (S70). In the present embodiment, the main CPU 51 sets one of the internal lottery tables shown in FIG. 15 or 16 in the main RAM 53 according to the gaming state.

  Next, the main CPU 51 acquires a random value stored in the random value storage area (S71). The random value acquired here is the random value 1. Next, the main CPU 51 refers to the predetermined area of the internal lottery table set in step S70, obtains one lottery value associated with each winning number of the corresponding set value, and determines the lottery value from the random number value. Is subtracted (S72). That is, the main CPU 51 collates whether or not an internal winning combination associated with the winning number is determined.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the subtraction result obtained in step S72 is less than 0 (S73). If the main CPU 51 determines that the subtraction result is not less than 0 (NO), the main CPU 51 updates the random number value and the winning number (S74).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not all winning numbers in the internal lottery table being used have been checked (S75). If it is determined that all winning numbers have not been checked (NO) The process returns to step S72.

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 51 determines that all winning numbers have been checked (YES), it sets 0 as the value of the data pointer (S76). In the present embodiment, the internal lottery table for the general gaming state is set so that the subtraction result does not necessarily become 0 or more when the main CPU 51 has checked all the winning numbers. Except for the case of (RB gaming state), step S76 is not executed.

  If the main CPU 51 determines in step S73 that the subtraction result is less than 0 (YES), it refers to the internal lottery table set in the main RAM 53 and determines the data pointer for the small role / replay from the winning number. The value and the value of the bonus data pointer are acquired (S77).

  After executing the processing of step S76 or S77, the main CPU 51 refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table (see FIG. 17) and determines the internal winning combination based on the value of the small winning combination / replay data pointer. Is acquired (S78).

  In the process of step S78, the internal winning combination determination table for the small combination / replay is referred to, and 27 bytes indicating the internal winning combination corresponding to the value of the small combination / replay data pointer acquired in the process of step S76 or S77. Data values are determined.

  Next, the main CPU 51 stores the internal winning combination data acquired in step S78 in the internal winning combination storing area (see FIG. 21) (S79). In the process of step S79, a 27-byte data value indicating the internal winning combination determined in the process of step S78 is stored in the internal winning combination storing areas 1 to 27.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the value of the carryover combination storage area (see FIG. 24) is 0 (S80). When the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the carryover combination storage area is 0 (YES), the main CPU 51 refers to the bonus internal winning combination determination table (see FIG. 18) and determines the internal based on the value of the bonus data pointer. A winning combination is acquired (S81).

  In the process of step S81, the bonus internal winning combination determination table is referred to, and a 27-byte data value indicating the internal winning combination corresponding to the value of the bonus data pointer acquired in the process of step S76 or S77 is determined. The

  Next, the main CPU 51 stores the internal winning combination acquired in step S81 in the carryover combination storage area (see FIG. 24) (S82). In the process of step S82, when “BB” is acquired as the internal winning combination in step S81, bit 0 corresponding to “BB” in the carryover storage area is set to “1”.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the value of the carryover combination storage area (see FIG. 24) is 0 (S83). In this determination process, it is determined in step S82 whether or not bit 0 corresponding to “BB” in the carryover combination storage area is set to “1”.

  If it is determined in step S83 that the value of the carryover combination storage area is not 0 (NO), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is “BB” (S84). If the main CPU 31 determines that the internal winning combination is “BB” (YES), the main CPU 31 sets the RT gaming state to the RT1 gaming state (S85). Specifically, the main CPU 51 sets “1” to the RT1 gaming state flag. In the present embodiment, since the bonus combination is only “BB”, the determination process may not be executed.

  If it is determined in step S80 that the value of the carryover combination storage area is not 0 (NO), or if it is determined in step S83 that the value of the carryover combination storage area is 0 (YES), the internal winning combination is “BB” in step S84. ”(NO) or after executing the processing of step S85, the main CPU 51 updates the internal winning combination storing area based on the internal winning combination stored in the carryover combination storing area (S86). The internal lottery process is terminated.

<Interrupt processing under main CPU control>
FIG. 54 is a flowchart showing an interrupt process under the control of the main CPU 51. This process is periodically executed every 1.1172 ms.

  First, the main CPU 51 saves the register (S320). Next, the main CPU 51 executes an input port check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 55 (S321). In this input port check process, for example, the presence or absence of signals from various switches and sensors connected to the main CPU 51 is confirmed.

  For example, the main CPU 51 stores in the main RAM 53 information on on / off edges of various switches such as the start switch 16S and stop switch 17S and information on the on / off of various sensors such as the medal sensor 35S.

  Next, the main CPU 51 executes timer update processing (S322). Next, the main CPU 51 executes communication data transmission processing described later in the description of FIG. 56 (S323).

  Next, the main CPU 51 executes a reel control process (S324). In this reel control process, the main CPU 51 accelerates the rotation of each reel by controlling the driving of each stepping motor based on the rotation start request of each reel in the reel rotation start process (S20 in FIG. 50). And, based on the fact that each reel has reached a predetermined speed (for example, 80 revolutions per minute), a constant speed process for maintaining the predetermined speed is executed by controlling the driving of each stepping motor. Then, based on the rotation stop request for each reel in the stop control process (S22 in FIG. 50), the stop process for stopping the rotation of each reel is executed by controlling the driving of each stepping motor.

  Next, the main CPU 51 executes a lamp / 7SEG drive process (S325). For example, the main CPU 51 displays the number of credited medals, the number of payouts, etc. on various display units. Next, the main CPU 51 restores the register (S326), and terminates the interrupt process that occurs periodically.

<Input port check processing>
FIG. 55 is a flowchart showing the input port check process executed in step S321 of the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU 51 shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 51 checks the state of each input port (S330). Next, the main CPU 51 stores the previous interrupt, that is, the state of the input port before one interrupt in the main RAM 53 (S331), and stores the current input port state in the main RAM 53 (S332).

  In this way, by comparing the state of the input port before one interrupt with the current state of the input port, the main CPU 51 can check the state of both input ports. It is checked whether the state has changed, for example, whether the MAX bet button 15A, the 1BET button 15B, the start lever 16 or the like has been operated.

  Next, the main CPU 51 stores the on-edge state in the main RAM 53 (S333). For example, the main CPU 51 has changed to an on edge when the input data of the input port assigned to the start switch 16S is data indicating off before one interrupt, but is currently data indicating on. On-edge information indicating this is stored in the main RAM 53, and the input data of the input port assigned to the start switch 16S is data indicating ON before one interrupt, but is currently data indicating OFF. If there is, off-edge information indicating the transition to off-edge is stored in the main RAM 53.

<Communication data transmission processing>
FIG. 56 is a flowchart showing the communication data transmission process executed in step S323 of the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU 51 shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 51 subtracts 1 from the communication data transmission timer (S340). Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the communication data transmission timer is 0 (S341).

  Here, when it is determined that the communication data transmission timer is not 0 (NO), the main CPU 51 ends the communication data transmission process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the communication data transmission timer is 0 (YES), the main CPU 51 determines whether there is untransmitted data in the communication data storage area (S342).

  If it is determined that there is no untransmitted data in the communication data storage area (NO), the main CPU 51 generates no-operation command data, and the generated no-operation command data is assigned to the main RAM 53 as communication data. Store in the storage area (S343).

  The no-operation command data is set with various parameters such as on-edge / off-edge information of various switches and on / off information of various sensors stored in the input port check process described above. As a result, it is possible to prevent an illegal action against command transmission by preventing an interrupt process in which a command is not transmitted, and to make the sub CPU 81 recognize these pieces of information so that the operation is originally invalid. An effect can be changed based on an operation (for example, operation on the MAX bet button 15A during reel rotation).

  If it is determined in step S342 that there is untransmitted data in the communication data storage area (YES), or after executing the process of step S343, the main CPU 51 sets an initial value (for example, 14) in the communication data transmission timer. (S344).

  Next, the main CPU 51 transmits the communication data stored in the communication data storage area to the sub control circuit 42 (S345). Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not transmission of communication data has been completed (S346).

  If it is determined that the transmission of communication data has not been completed (NO), the main CPU 51 returns to the process of step S345. On the other hand, when it is determined that the transmission of communication data is completed (YES), the main CPU 51 updates the communication data storage area to be cleared (S347), and ends the communication data transmission process.

[Sub-control processing]
Next, various processes executed by the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 42 will be described with reference to FIGS.

<Power-on processing>
FIG. 57 is a flowchart showing the power-on process of the sub CPU 81 when the power is turned on.

  First, the sub CPU 81 executes an initialization process (S350). In this process, the sub CPU 81 performs error check of the sub RAM 83 and the like, and initializes the task system. The task system includes a lamp control task, which is a task group for timer interrupt synchronization, and a sound control task.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 activates the lamp control task shown in FIG. 58 (S351). The lamp control task waits for the sub CPU 81 to receive a timer interrupt event message transmitted every 2 milliseconds to the sub CPU 81, and in response to receiving this timer interrupt event message, It is a process which performs the process which controls a lighting state.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 activates the sound control task shown in FIG. 59 (S352). In the sound control task, the sub CPU 81 controls the sound output state from the speakers 20L and 20R. Next, the sub CPU 81 activates the mother task (S353) and ends the power-on process. In the mother task, a main board communication task shown in FIG. 60 and a display control task (not shown) for controlling display contents displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11 are activated.

<Ramp control task>
FIG. 58 is a flowchart showing the lamp control task activated in step S351 of the power-on process shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 executes a timer interrupt initialization process (S360). Next, the sub CPU 81 executes a lamp related data initialization process (S361).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 waits for a timer interrupt (S362). In this process, the sub CPU 81 executes a task group different from the timer interrupt synchronization until the sub CPU 81 receives a timer interrupt event message every 2 milliseconds.

  As a task group different from timer interrupt synchronization, for example, a main board communication task which is a task group for command reception interrupt synchronization can be cited. Moreover, a task group (not shown) for power supply interrupt synchronization, a task group (not shown) for door monitoring unit communication synchronization, and the like can be given.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 executes the sound control task shown in FIG. 59 (S363). In this process, the task in the next priority of the timer interrupt synchronization task group which is the same group as the lamp control task is executed.

  In this embodiment, the priority order of the task group for timer interrupt synchronization is basically the order of the lamp control task and the sound control task. Therefore, in step S363, the sound control task at the next priority of the lamp control task is executed. In step S363, the processes of steps S372 and S373 are executed in the sound control task shown in FIG.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 executes lamp data analysis processing (S364), executes lamp effect execution processing (S365), and returns to the processing of step S362.

<Sound control task>
FIG. 59 is a flowchart showing the lamp control task activated in step S352 of the power-on process shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 executes an initialization process for sound-related data related to the sound output state from the speakers 20L and 20R (S370). Next, the sub CPU 81 executes a task in the next priority of the task group for timer interrupt synchronization that is the same group as the sound control task, that is, the lamp control task (S371).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 executes sound data analysis processing (S372), performs sound effect execution processing (S373), and executes processing in step S371.

<Main board communication task>
FIG. 60 is a flowchart showing a main board communication task activated in the mother task activated in the power-on process shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 executes initialization of the communication message queue (S380), and checks the received command (S381).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a command different from the previous one has been received (S382). If it is determined that a command different from the previous command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 81 returns to the process of step S381.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that a command different from the previous command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 81 determines that the received command is a regular command, creates game information from the received command, and creates it. The game information is stored in the sub RAM 83 (S383). Next, the sub CPU 81 executes a command analysis process shown in FIG. 61 (S384), and returns to the process of step S381.

<Command analysis processing>
61 is a flowchart showing command analysis processing executed in step S384 of the main board communication task shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 executes an effect content determination process shown in FIG. 62 (S390), executes a ramp data determination process (S391), executes a sound data determination process (S392), and registers each determined data. (S393), and the command analysis process is terminated.

<Production content determination process>
FIG. 62 is a flowchart showing the effect content determination process executed in step S390 of the command analysis process shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not an initialization command has been received (S400). If it is determined that the initialization command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 81 executes initialization command reception processing (S401) and ends the effect content determination processing. In the initialization command reception process, effect data based on information transmitted as the initialization command is set. For example, the production state is restored or the production state is initialized based on the presence or absence of a setting change. For example, when there is a setting change, an initial value of the CZ level (see FIG. 32) and an initial state of the lottery card (see FIG. 33) are set.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the initialization command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a medal insertion command has been received (S402). If it is determined that a medal insertion command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 81 executes a medal insertion command reception process (S403), and ends the effect content determination process. In the medal insertion command reception process, effect data based on the information transmitted as the medal insertion command is set. For example, effect data for outputting a medal insertion sound is set based on whether or not a medal has been inserted.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that a medal insertion command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether a start command has been received (S404). If it is determined that a start command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 81 executes a start command reception process described later in the description of FIG. 63 (S405), and ends the effect content determination process. In the start command reception process, effect data based on information transmitted as a start command is set. For example, in an AT game (the first AT period, the second AT period, the extra zone), if the internal winning combination is a push forward, the performance data for informing the stop operation procedure that is most advantageous to the player is set. Is done.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that a start command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a reel rotation start command has been received (S406). If it is determined that a reel rotation start command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 81 executes a reel rotation start command reception process (S407), and ends the effect content determination process. In the reel rotation start command reception process, effect data based on the information transmitted as the reel rotation start command is set. For example, effect data for outputting a reel rotation start sound is set.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the reel rotation start command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a reel stop command has been received (S408). If it is determined that a reel stop command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 81 executes a reel stop command reception process (S409), and ends the effect content determination process. In the reel stop command reception process, effect data based on information transmitted as a reel stop command is set. For example, effect data for outputting a reel stop sound is set.

  On the other hand, when determining that the reel stop command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a lock command has been received (S410). If it is determined that a lock command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 81 executes a lock command reception process (S411), and ends the effect content determination process. The lock command is transmitted from the main control circuit 41 to the sub-control circuit 42 when the lock is executed in the lock execution process at the start of the game (S19 in FIG. 50) or the lock execution process at the end of the game (S26 in FIG. 50). In this lock command reception process, effect data based on information transmitted as a lock command is set. For example, effect data for displaying an image corresponding to the type of lock, its period, and the type of reel action is set.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that a lock command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a winning operation command has been received (S412). If it is determined that a winning action command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 81 executes a winning action command reception process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 69 (S413), and ends the effect content determination process. . In the process at the time of receiving the winning operation command, effect data based on the information transmitted as the winning operation command is set. For example, effect data for outputting a payout sound corresponding to the payout number corresponding to the winning combination is set.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the winning operation command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a bonus start command has been received (S414). If it is determined that a bonus start command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 81 executes a bonus start command reception process (S415), and ends the effect content determination process. In the bonus start command reception process, effect data based on the information transmitted as the bonus start command is set. In the present embodiment, the AT game is configured to be more advantageous than the BB game state. Therefore, based on the information transmitted as the bonus start command, the specific effect data It may be configured not to set.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the bonus start command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a bonus end command has been received (S416). If it is determined that a bonus end command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 81 executes a bonus end command reception process (S417), and ends the effect content determination process. In the bonus end command reception process, effect data based on information transmitted as the bonus end command is set. In the present embodiment, the AT game is configured to be relatively more advantageous than the BB game state. Therefore, based on the information transmitted as the bonus end command, the specific effect data It may be configured not to set.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that a bonus end command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a no-operation command has been received (S418). If it is determined that a no-operation command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 81 executes a no-operation command reception process (S419), and ends the effect content determination process.

  In the no-operation command reception process, the effect data may be changed based on information transmitted as a no-operation command. For example, if the effect data determined in the start command reception process is effect data requesting continuous hitting of the MAX bet button 15A, the MAX bet button 15A received as a no-operation command is in an on-edge state or off-edge The production data is changed based on the state information. On the other hand, if it is determined in S418 that a no-operation command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process.

<Processing when receiving a start command>
FIG. 63 is a flowchart showing a start command reception process executed in step S405 of the effect content determination process shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is in the extra zone (S430). If the sub CPU 81 determines that it is in the extra zone (YES), it executes the extra zone process (S431), and ends the start command reception process. In this extra zone processing, the above-described extra lottery is executed, the value of the second AT management difference counter is added based on the lottery result, and processing such as determining whether or not to continue the extra zone is executed. . On the other hand, if the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not in the extra zone (NO), it subsequently determines whether or not it is during the first AT period (S432).

  If the sub CPU 81 determines that it is during the first AT period (YES), it executes a process during the first AT period (S433), which will be described later in the description of FIG. 64, and ends the start command reception process. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not in the first AT period (NO), it subsequently determines whether or not it is in the second AT period (S434).

  If the sub CPU 81 determines that it is during the second AT period (YES), it executes a second AT period process (S435) to be described later in the description of FIG. 65, and ends the start command reception process. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not during the second AT period (NO), it subsequently determines whether or not it is during CZ (S436).

  If the sub CPU 81 determines that CZ is in progress (YES), it executes CZ in-process (S437) to be described later in the description of FIG. 66, and ends the start command reception process. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not in the CZ (NO), it executes a normal game process (S438) described later in the description of FIG. 67 and ends the start command reception process.

<Processing during the first AT period>
FIG. 64 is a flowchart showing processing during the first AT period that is executed in step S433 of the start command reception processing shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not JAC is being performed (S450). If the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not during JAC (that is, during the normal period of the first AT period) (NO), the sub CPU 81 proceeds to processing in step S459. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 81 determines that JAC is being performed (YES), it sets the push order navigation data corresponding to the internal winning combination (S451). The push order data set in this process includes, for example, an image indicating that the stop button should be stopped in the order of 17C → 17L → 17R when “middle left / right bell” is determined as the internal winning combination. This is effect data for display on the liquid crystal display device 11.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the “push order bell” is won in the JAC (S452). If the sub CPU 81 determines that the “push order bell” has been won (YES), it updates the JAC specified number counter (S453). Specifically, the sub CPU 81 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the JAC prescribed number counter. Here, the JAC specified number counter is a counting means for counting the number of times the “push order bell” is won in the first AT period (during JAC). As described above, in the first AT period, when the “push order bell” is won, the procedure of the stop operation that is advantageous to the player is notified. Therefore, as long as the stop operation is performed in accordance with this notification, the player has 7 You can get paid out. Therefore, it can be said that the JAC specified number counter is a counting means for counting the number of times the “push order bell” is won in the first AT period (during JAC). On the other hand, if the sub CPU 81 determines that the “push order bell” is not won (NO), the process proceeds to step S454.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 refers to the extra type lottery table for the first AT period (during JAC) shown in FIG. 42, and determines the extra type based on the internal winning combination (S454). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not there is an extra (S455). That is, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not “non-winning” is determined in the lottery in step S454. If the sub CPU 81 determines that there is an extra (YES), the sub CPU 81 executes an extra process according to the determined extra type (S456). On the other hand, if the sub CPU 81 determines that there is no extra (that is, “non-winning” is determined) (NO), the process proceeds to step S457.

  In step S456, when the addition type “additional difference number” is determined, the sub CPU 81 refers to the first AT period additional difference number lottery table shown in FIG. 43 and determines the additional difference number based on the internal winning combination. Processing is performed to add the determined additional difference number to the second AT management difference number counter.

  In step S456, when the additional type “transition of additional zone” has been determined, the sub CPU 81 performs processing for shifting to the additional zone from the first AT period (during JAC). In this case, the process during the first AT period may be terminated without performing the processes after step S457. In addition, the value of the JAC specified number counter in the first AT period (during JAC) is held as it is, and when the addition zone ends and the first AT period (in JAC) returns, the value of the JAC specified number counter is returned. The initial value (0) may be set again in the JAC specified number counter so that the first AT period (during JAC) can be performed from the beginning.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the value of the JAC specified number counter indicates the end of JAC (S457). Specifically, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the value of the JAC specified number counter has reached 5 (that is, the number of “push order bell” wins (winnings) in JAC is 5). If the sub CPU 81 determines that the value of the JAC prescribed number counter indicates the end of the JAC (YES), the sub CPU 81 clears the JAC (S458) and ends the process during the first AT period. As a result, the first AT period (during JAC) shifts to the first AT period (normal). On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the value of the JAC prescribed number counter does not indicate the end of JAC (NO), the sub CPU 81 also ends the process during the first AT period.

  If the sub CPU 81 determines in step S450 that JAC is not being performed (that is, during the normal period of the first AT period) (NO), the sub CPU 81 updates the first AT management game number counter (S459). Specifically, the sub CPU 81 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the first AT management game number counter. Here, the first AT management game number counter is a counting means for counting the number of games in the first AT period (normal).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 refers to the first AT period (normal) extra type lottery table shown in FIG. 41 and determines the extra type based on the internal winning combination (S460). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not there is an additional (S461). That is, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not “non-winning” is determined in the lottery in step S460. If the sub CPU 81 determines that there is no extra (that is, “non-winning” is determined) (NO), the process proceeds to step S465. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines that there is an additional (YES), it subsequently determines whether or not the additional type is JAC (S462). That is, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the addition type “push order JAC” or the addition type “determined JAC” is determined in the lottery in step S460.

  If the sub CPU 81 determines in step S462 that the additional type is JAC (YES), it sets the push order navigation data corresponding to the internal winning combination and the additional type (S463), and proceeds to the process of step S466. . The push order data set in this process is, for example, when “Bellip 1” or “Bell Lip 3” is determined as the internal winning combination and “Push order JAC” is determined as the additional type, and the stop button 17C is set. Select whether the first stop or the first stop button 17R should be stopped (for example, the display unit 11a displays images imitating the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R, and imitated the stop buttons 17C and 17R) This is the effect data for displaying the image on the liquid crystal display device 11 (displaying an arrow on the image and further displaying the text “Please choose one” on it). When this image is displayed and the player first stops the stop button 17C, if the internal winning combination is “BELLIP 1”, the pressing order is successful and JAC is set, and the internal winning combination is “BELLIP 3 ”, The push order has failed and is not set during JAC.

  Further, for example, when the “bell lip 1” is determined as the internal winning combination and “determined JAC” is determined as the additional type, the push order data set in this process is the first stop. This is effect data for displaying an image indicating that it should be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11, when “BELLIP 3” is determined as the internal winning combination and “Final JAC” is determined as the additional type The effect data for displaying on the liquid crystal display device 11 an image indicating that the stop button 17R should be stopped first.

  If the sub CPU 81 determines in step S462 that the additional type is not JAC (NO), the sub CPU 81 executes an additional process corresponding to the determined additional type (S464).

  In step S464, when the addition type “additional difference number” is determined, the sub CPU 81 refers to the first AT period additional difference number lottery table shown in FIG. 43 and determines the additional difference number based on the internal winning combination. Processing is performed to add the determined additional difference number to the second AT management difference number counter.

  In step S464, when the additional type “transition of additional zone” is determined, the sub CPU 81 performs processing of shifting from the first AT period (normal) to the additional zone. In this case, the process during the first AT period may be terminated without performing the processes after step S466. Further, the value of the first AT management game number counter in the first AT period (normal) is held as it is, and when the additional zone is ended and the first AT period (normal) is returned, the first AT management game is returned. The value of the number counter may be returned, or the initial value (0) may be set again in the first AT management game number counter so that the first AT period (normal) can be performed from the beginning.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 sets push order navigation data corresponding to the internal winning combination (S465). The push order data set in this process includes, for example, an image indicating that the stop button should be stopped in the order of 17C → 17L → 17R when “middle left / right bell” is determined as the internal winning combination. This is effect data for display on the liquid crystal display device 11.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the value of the first AT management game number counter indicates the end of the first AT period (S466). Specifically, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the value of the first AT management game number counter is 20 (that is, the number of games in the first AT period except during JAC is 20). If the sub CPU 81 determines that the value of the first AT management game number counter indicates the end of the first AT period (YES), the sub CPU 81 clears the first AT period and sets the second AT period (S467). Then, the process ends during the first AT period. As a result, the first AT period shifts to the second AT period. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the value of the first AT management game number counter does not indicate the end of the first AT period (NO), the sub CPU 81 also ends the process during the first AT period.

  In the case where the start of the first AT period (that is, the execution start of the process during the first AT period) is configured to be synchronized with the output of the external signal described above, the sub CPU 81 determines to shift to the first AT period. Even when the above-mentioned external signal output is turned on (for example, “push order bell” is determined as an internal winning combination, and a stop operation is performed in a predetermined push order) ) May be waited until the start of the first AT period. In this case, a period from when it is determined to shift to the first AT period until the first AT period starts can be defined as an AT standby period (in preparation). Further, during this AT standby period (in preparation), an additional type may be determined in the same manner as in the JAC described above, and an additional process corresponding to the determined additional type may be executed.

<Processing during the second AT period>
FIG. 65 is a flowchart showing processing during the second AT period that is executed in step S435 of the start command reception processing shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 sets push order navigation data corresponding to the internal winning combination (S480). The push order data set in this process includes, for example, an image indicating that the stop button should be stopped in the order of 17C → 17L → 17R when “middle left / right bell” is determined as the internal winning combination. This is effect data for display on the liquid crystal display device 11.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 refers to the second AT period acquisition lottery table shown in FIG. 48 and executes AT acquisition lottery based on the type of special card (including no special card) and the internal winning combination (S481). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not an AT has been acquired (S482). That is, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not “AT winning” is determined in the lottery in step S481. If the sub CPU 81 determines that the AT has not been acquired (that is, “non-winning” has been determined) (NO), the process proceeds to step S484. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 81 determines that the AT has been acquired (YES), the first AT period is set, the initial value (0) is set in the first AT management game number counter (S483), and the second AT period is set. End the middle processing. As a result, the second AT period shifts to the first AT period.

  Even if “AT winning” is determined in the lottery in step S481, the sub CPU 81 does not shift to the process of step S483 (transfers to step S484), and temporarily grants the right of the AT winning. Stock (storage) may be performed, and when the second AT period ends (when the process of step S491 described later is performed), the AT winning right may be used to shift to the first AT period again. .

  Next, the sub CPU 81 refers to the second AT period extra type lottery table shown in FIG. 45 and determines the extra type based on the internal winning combination (S484). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not there is an additional (S485). That is, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not “non-winning” is determined in the lottery in step S484. If the sub CPU 81 determines that there is an extra (YES), the sub CPU 81 executes an extra process according to the decided extra type (S486). On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines that there is no extra (that is, “non-winning” is determined) (NO), the process proceeds to step S487.

  In step S486, when the addition type “additional difference number” is determined, the sub CPU 81 refers to the second AT period additional difference number lottery table shown in FIG. 46, determines the addition difference number, and is determined. A process of adding the added difference number to the second AT management difference number counter is performed.

  In step S486, when the additional type “transition of additional zone” is determined, the sub CPU 81 performs processing for shifting from the second AT period to the additional zone. In this case, the process during the second AT period may be terminated without performing the processes after step S487. Also, the special card acquired in the second AT period is kept as it is, and when the extra zone ends and the second AT period returns, the acquired special card may also be returned. , If you have acquired the special card “High chance when winning a chance”, “High probability when winning a watermelon”, or “High probability when winning a cherry”, the extra lottery or continuous lottery will be performed even in the extra zone It is also possible that

  Further, in step S486, when the additional type “special card acquisition” is determined, the sub CPU 81 refers to the second AT period special card lottery table shown in FIG. 47 and determines the special card to be acquired. I do.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not there is a special card related to subtraction of the difference number (S487). That is, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it holds “special card (difference number subtraction slow)” or “special card (difference number subtraction stop)”. If the sub CPU 81 determines that there is a special card relating to subtraction of the difference number (YES), the value of the second AT management difference number counter is updated with a subtraction rate (change rate) according to the type of the special card (S488). ), The process proceeds to step S490. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is no special card related to difference number subtraction (NO), the value of the second AT management difference number counter is updated as in the above-described net increase in medals (S489).

  In step S488, for example, when “push order bell” is determined as the internal winning combination and “special card (difference number subtraction slow)” is acquired, the sub CPU 81 sets the original net increase number to “4”. On the other hand, the net increase number “2”, which is the result of calculating the subtraction rate (change rate) “× 1/2”, is subtracted from the value of the second AT management difference number counter. Also, for example, if “special card (difference number subtraction stop)” is acquired, the net increase that is the result of calculating the subtraction rate (change rate) “× 0” with respect to the original net increase number “4”. The number “0” is subtracted from the value of the second AT management difference number counter (that is, not subtracted). Note that the mode of updating the difference number based on the subtraction rate (change rate) is not limited to this, and, for example, the sub CPU 81 has an internal winning combination relating to awarding of medals (for example, the “push order bell” described above). ) Is determined in advance, the value of the net increase number to be subtracted from the value of the second AT management difference sheet counter is determined in advance according to the presence or absence of the subtraction rate (change rate) (ie, without calculation). The value of the specified net increase number may be subtracted from the value of the second AT management difference number counter.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the value of the second AT management difference sheet counter indicates the end of the second AT period (S490). Specifically, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the value of the second AT management difference sheet counter has become 0 or less. If the sub-CPU 81 determines that the value of the second AT management difference sheet counter indicates the end of the second AT period (YES), the second AT period is cleared, the normal game is set (S491), A normal game initial setting process (S492) described later in the description of FIG. 68 is executed, and the process during the second AT period is ended. Thereby, it will transfer to a normal game from 2nd AT period. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 81 determines that the value of the second AT management difference sheet counter does not indicate the end of the second AT period (NO), the sub CPU 81 also ends the process during the second AT period.

  In the present embodiment, the update of the second AT management difference sheet counter (the processes of steps S488 and S489) is executed during the process of the second AT period, but a prize to be described later in the description of FIG. It is good also as performing in the process at the time of operation command reception. That is, in this embodiment, the difference counter is updated when the game starts (when a start command is received), but when all the reels stop (when a winning action command is received). It is good. With this configuration, the difference counter can be updated according to the actual net increase. However, in the present embodiment, an internal winning combination (for example, “push order bell”) subject to subtraction of the difference number is performed by updating the difference number counter when the game starts (before a winning occurs). By intentionally losing the game and allowing the advantageous gaming state (for example, the second AT period) to continue illegally, it is possible to prevent illegal lottery (for example, AT acquisition lottery or extra lottery) from being performed. .

<Processing during CZ>
FIG. 66 is a flowchart showing the CZ in-process executed in step S437 of the start command reception process shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is during the transition of CZ (S500). That is, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is the first game in which CZ is set in the normal game processing described later in the description of FIG. If the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not at the time of transition of CZ (NO), the process proceeds to step S503. On the other hand, when it is determined that the time is the transition of CZ (YES), the combination (lot number) of the lottery card and the special card is determined with reference to the special card combination lottery table shown in FIG. 35 (S501).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 executes lottery card rearrangement processing (S502). In the lottery card rearrangement process, after lottery cards and special cards are associated with each other, the lottery cards are rearranged in order from the lowest level of the lottery cards, and lottery in the CZ is performed in this order. When the lottery cards have the same level, the order of setting (that is, the order indicating which card is held) is referred to, and the lottery card set at the head is used first. It may be arranged so that the order of acquisition (that is, the order of acquisition time) is referred to, and the lottery card that has been acquired earlier is used first. Also good. Also, priority may be provided for special cards, and rearrangement may be performed based on the presence / absence of special cards and their priorities. Moreover, it is good also as rearranging in order with the high level of a lottery card.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 sets information on the lottery card to be used (S503). For example, when the first lottery is performed in the CZ, the sub CPU 81 determines the level of the lottery card rearranged as the first in the lottery card rearrangement process in step S502 described above and the type of the associated special card. Set. Further, for example, the sub CPU 81 erases the lottery card set as the first in the card disappearance lottery process in step S509 described later, and the information on the lottery card to be used is updated in the process in step S514 described later. In this case, the level of the second lottery card and the type of the associated special card are set.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 executes an attack right acquisition lottery process (S504). In this attack right acquisition lottery process, with reference to the attack right acquisition lottery table shown in FIG. 36, it is determined whether or not to acquire the attack right based on the level of the lottery card and the internal winning combination. However, when a special card is associated, a decision (lottery) advantageous to the player is performed according to the type of the associated special card. For example, when “special card (attack right acquisition once)” is associated, it is determined to always acquire the attack right. Special cards ("Special card (attack right acquisition once)", "Special card (attack right acquisition twice)", "Special card (attack right acquisition three times)") used for the attack right acquisition lottery are If the attack right acquisition lottery is executed with the same lottery card in a game exceeding the specified number of times, it is determined whether or not to acquire the attack right by the above-mentioned lottery. Will be.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not an attack right has been acquired (S505). If the sub CPU 81 determines that the right to attack has not been acquired (NO), the process proceeds to step S509. On the other hand, if it is determined that the attack right has been acquired (YES), AT acquisition lottery processing (S506) is executed.

  In this AT acquisition lottery process, with reference to the AT acquisition lottery table shown in FIG. 37, it is determined whether or not to acquire an AT based on the CZ level, the lottery card level, and the internal winning combination. However, when a special card is associated, a decision (lottery) advantageous to the player is performed according to the type of the associated special card. For example, even if the CZ level is 1, if “special card (CZ level + 3)” is associated, the AT acquisition lottery is executed assuming that the CZ level is 4. Special cards ("Special card (attack power + 1)", "Special card (attack power + 2)", "Special card (attack power + 3)", "Special card (CZ level + 3)" used for AT acquisition lottery ") May disappear when used once, or may be associated until it is determined that the lottery card itself will disappear in the card disappearance lottery process in step S509 described later.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not an AT has been acquired (S507). If the sub CPU 81 determines that the AT has not been acquired (NO), the CZ process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the AT has been acquired (YES), the first AT period is set, the initial value (0) is set in the first AT management game number counter (S508), and the CZ process is terminated. As a result, the CZ is successful and the CAT shifts to the first AT period.

  If the sub CPU 81 determines in step S505 that the attack right has not been acquired (NO), the sub CPU 81 executes a card disappearance lottery process (S509).

  In this card disappearance lottery process, the lottery card disappearance lottery table shown in FIG. 38 is referred to, and it is determined whether or not the lottery card is to be extinguished based on the level of the lottery card and the internal winning combination. However, when a special card is associated, a decision (lottery) advantageous to the player is performed according to the type of the associated special card. For example, in the case where “special card (disappearance avoidance once)” is associated, it is decided to avoid the extinction of the lottery card. Special cards used for card extinction lottery ("Special card (one extinction avoidance)") will disappear when used for the specified number of times, and the card will be extinguished for the same lottery card in games exceeding the specified number of times. When the lottery is executed, it is determined whether or not the lottery card is to be extinguished by the lottery described above.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the lottery card disappears (S510). If the sub CPU 81 determines that the lottery card does not disappear (NO), the CZ process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the lottery card will disappear (YES), a re-lottery point lottery process (S511) is executed.

  In this re-lottery point lottery process, it is determined with reference to the re-lottery point lottery table shown in FIG. However, when a special card is associated, a decision (lottery) advantageous to the player is performed according to the type of the associated special card. For example, when “special card (re-lottery P preferential treatment)” is associated, re-lottery point lottery is executed with preferential treatment. The special card used for the re-lottery point lottery (“special card (re-lottery P preferential treatment)”) disappears with the disappearance of the associated lottery card.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 clears information on the used lottery card (S512). That is, the sub CPU 81 clears the level of the lottery card and the type of the associated special card when the lottery card disappearance is determined in the card disappearance lottery process in step S509. Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the lottery card has become 0 (S513). If the sub CPU 81 determines that the lottery card is not 0 (that is, there is a lottery card that is not yet used for lottery) (NO), the sub CPU 81 updates the information on the lottery card to be used (S514). , The process during CZ is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the sub CPU 81 determines that the lottery card has become 0 (YES), it clears CZ, sets a normal game (S515), and sets a normal game initial setting process (S516) to be described later with reference to FIG. ) Is executed, and the process during CZ is terminated. As a result, a CZ failure occurs and the game shifts from the CZ to the normal game.

<In-game processing>
FIG. 67 is a flowchart showing the normal game in-process executed in step S438 of the start command reception process shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is a transition from CZ (S530). That is, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is the first game that has shifted to the normal game due to the CZ failure in the CZ mid-process described above with reference to FIG. If the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not the time of transition from CZ (NO), the process proceeds to step S533. On the other hand, when it is determined that the time is the transition from CZ (YES), the AT acquisition lottery table is executed based on the re-lottery points and the internal winning combination with reference to the CZ end-time AT acquisition lottery table shown in FIG. (S531). Regardless of the lottery result of the AT acquisition lottery, the re-lottery points used in this process are initialized (cleared to 0).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not an AT has been acquired (S532). That is, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not “AT winning” is determined in the lottery in step S531. If the sub CPU 81 determines that the AT has not been acquired (that is, “non-winning” has been determined) (NO), the process proceeds to step S533. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 81 determines that the AT has been acquired (YES), the sub CPU 81 proceeds to the process of step S535.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 executes a random lottery process (S533). In this AT direct lottery process, the AT direct lottery table shown in FIG. 31 is referred to, and AT acquisition lottery is executed based on the number of cyclic games and the internal winning combination. Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not an AT has been acquired (S534). That is, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not “AT winning” is determined in the lottery in step S533. Further, the sub CPU 81 determines whether “BAR lip 1” or “BAR lip 2” is determined as the internal winning combination. If the sub CPU 81 determines that the AT has not been acquired (that is, “BAR RIP 1” or “BAR RIP 2” has not been determined, “NO RIGHT” has been determined), (NO), The process proceeds to S536. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 81 determines that the AT has been acquired (YES), the sub CPU 81 proceeds to the process of step S535.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 sets the first AT period, sets the initial value (0) in the first AT management game number counter (S535), and ends the normal game processing. As a result, the game shifts from the normal game to the first AT period.

  If the sub CPU 81 determines in step S534 that the AT has not been acquired (NO), the sub CPU 81 updates the cycle management game number counter (S536). Specifically, the sub CPU 81 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the cycle management game number counter. Here, the cycle management game number counter is a counting means for counting the number of games in one cycle in a normal game.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the value of the cycle management game number counter indicates the end of the cycle (S537). Specifically, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the value of the cycle management game number counter is 32 (that is, the number of games in one cycle of the normal game is 32 times). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the value of the cycle management game number counter does not indicate the end of the cycle (NO), the sub CPU 81 proceeds to the process of step S542. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 81 determines that the value of the cycle management game number counter indicates the end of the cycle (YES), the sub CPU 81 executes a CZ transition lottery process (S538).

  In this CZ transition lottery process, the CZ transition lottery table shown in FIG. 34 is referred to and it is determined whether or not to shift to CZ based on the CZ transition point and the internal winning combination. When the CZ transition point is 4 points or more, it is determined that the CZ transition is surely performed.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not to shift to CZ (S539). If the sub CPU 81 determines to shift to CZ (YES), it sets CZ (S540) and ends the normal game processing. On the other hand, when it is determined not to shift to CZ (NO), an initial value (0) is set in the cycle management game number counter (S541), and the normal game processing is terminated. That is, the next cycle is started without shifting to CZ in the current cycle. In addition, when it does not shift to CZ at the end of the cycle, information on lottery elements such as CZ transition point, CZ level, lottery card level, acquired special cards, etc. is held as it is, and the next cycle is started. It will be. Therefore, even if it does not shift to CZ at the end of the cycle, it is possible to enhance the expectation of CZ shift in the next cycle and improve the interest of the game.

  If the sub CPU 81 determines in step S537 that the value of the cycle management game number counter does not indicate the end of the cycle (NO), the sub CPU 81 executes CZ transition point lottery processing (S542). In the CZ transition point lottery process, the CZ transition point lottery table shown in FIG. 28 is referred to, and the CZ transition point is determined based on the internal winning combination, accumulated and stored.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 executes CZ level lottery processing (S543). In this CZ level lottery process, the CZ level lottery table shown in FIG. 29 is referred to, the CZ level is determined based on the internal winning combination, and is cumulatively added.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 executes card lottery processing (S544). In this card lottery process, a card to be obtained is determined based on the number of special cards and the internal winning combination with reference to the card lottery table shown in FIG. Since four lottery cards are always acquired from the initial state, when further lottery cards are acquired, it is determined by lottery card replacement processing in step S546, which will be described later, whether to replace the lottery cards that are held. Is done. In addition, four special cards can be acquired up to the upper limit. When four special cards are held, acquisition of the special card is not determined. Of course, it is possible to acquire more than four special cards, and when a special card is acquired, processing similar to lottery card replacement processing in step S546 described later (for example, special card replacement processing). ) May be executed to determine whether to replace the special card that is held.

  Further, in the case where it is possible to acquire cards (including lottery cards and special cards) exceeding a specified number (for example, four), the player may be able to select a card to be replaced. In particular, special cards have different types of CZ functions (for example, special cards used for attack right lottery, special cards used for AT acquisition lottery, special cards used for card extinction lottery, Since the special card used for lottery point lottery is specified, the player's lottery orientation (for example, because the level of the lottery card is low, at the time of AT acquisition lottery, card extinction lottery, or re-lottery point lottery If you want to be advantageous, because the level of lottery cards is high, you want to be advantageous in the case of lottery to acquire the right to attack, etc. It becomes possible to improve.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a lottery card has been acquired (S545). If it is determined that no lottery card has been acquired (NO), the normal game process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that a lottery card has been acquired (YES), lottery card replacement processing (S546) is executed, and the normal game processing is terminated.

  In this lottery card replacement process, the level of the lottery card currently held and the level of the newly acquired lottery card are referred to, and the lottery card having the largest level difference is replaced. For example, as the current lottery card, the first “lottery card (LV1)”, the second “lottery card (LV2)”, the third “lottery card (LV3)” and the fourth “lottery card (LV4)” are held. If a new “lottery card (LV5)” is acquired, the level difference from the first to fourth lottery cards is referred to, and the first “lottery card (LV1) having the largest level difference” is referred to. "And" lottery card (LV5) "are replaced.

  Further, in the lottery card replacement process, the lottery card replacement is performed by referring to the set order of the currently owned lottery cards (that is, the order indicating which card is held). For example, as the current lottery card, the first “lottery card (LV1)”, the second “lottery card (LV2)”, the third “lottery card (LV1)” and the fourth “lottery card (LV3)” are held. If the “lottery card (LV4)” is newly acquired, the “lottery card (LV1)” having the largest level difference becomes the lottery card to be replaced as described above. Here, since the “lottery card (LV1)” is held first and third, the set order is referred to, and the first “lottery card (LV1)” and “ Replacement with “lottery card (LV4)” is performed.

  In the lottery card replacement process, the lottery card replacement may be performed by referring to the acquisition order of the lottery cards currently held (that is, the order of the acquisition time). For example, as the current lottery card, the first “lottery card (LV1)”, the second “lottery card (LV2)”, the third “lottery card (LV1)” and the fourth “lottery card (LV3)” are held. If the “lottery card (LV4)” is newly acquired, the “lottery card (LV1)” having the largest level difference becomes the lottery card to be replaced as described above. Here, in the case where the third “lottery card (LV1)” is the lottery card that has been acquired from before rather than the first “lottery card (LV1)”, the acquisition order is referred to, The third “lottery card (LV1)” and “lottery card (LV4)” may be exchanged.

  Note that the lottery cards replaced in this way are further subjected to lottery card rearrangement processing (see S502 in FIG. 66) at the time of transition to CZ. However, various lotteries in CZ may be performed without performing the lottery card rearrangement process. In this case, the lottery cards exchanged in the set order are used in the same order in the CZ. That is, it can be said that the change of the set order is based on the use order in CZ (that is, the order in which lottery is performed).

<Normal game initial setting process>
FIG. 68 is a flowchart showing the normal game initial setting process executed in step S492 in the second AT period process shown in FIG. 65 and in S516 in the CZ process shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 sets an initial value (0) at the CZ transition point (S550). Next, the sub CPU 81 sets an initial value (0) to the CZ level (S551). Next, the sub CPU 81 clears the lottery card and the special card (S552). Next, the sub CPU 81 sets an initial value (0) in the cycle management game number counter (S553).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 executes an initial CZ level lottery process (S554). In the initial CZ level lottery process, the initial value of the CZ level is determined based on the opportunity to shift to the normal game with reference to the initial CZ level lottery table shown in FIG.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 executes an initial card lottery process (S555), and ends the normal game initial setting process. In this initial card lottery process, an initial card lottery table shown in FIG. 33 is referred to, and an initial state of the lottery card is determined based on an opportunity to shift to a normal game.

  In the normal game initial setting process, an initial CZ transition point lottery process for determining an initial value of the CZ transition point based on the opportunity to shift to the normal game may be executed.

  In addition, when the transition to the normal game is the start of the cycle (that is, the CZ has failed and the transition from the CZ to the normal game), the processing of steps S550 and S551 may be performed by lottery. . For example, when a CZ transition point holding lottery is won in step S550, the initial value (0) may not be set, and the period in the normal game may be started. Further, for example, when winning the CZ transition level holding lottery in step S551, the period in the normal game may be started without setting the initial value (0).

<Process when receiving a winning action command>
FIG. 69 is a flowchart showing a winning action command reception process executed in step S413 of the effect content determination process shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is during the first AT period (S560). If the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not during the first AT period (NO), it ends the winning operation command reception process. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 81 determines that it is during the first AT period (YES), it subsequently determines whether or not the additional type is “determined JAC” (S561). If the sub CPU 81 determines that the additional type is “determined JAC” (YES), the sub CPU 81 proceeds to the process of step S564.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the additional type is not “determined JAC” (NO), it subsequently determines whether or not the additional type is “push order JAC” (S562). If the sub CPU 81 determines that the additional type is not “push order JAC” (NO), the winning operation command reception process ends. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the additional type is “push order JAC” (YES), it subsequently determines whether or not a winning operation has occurred due to a stop operation in a specific push order ( S563). That is, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the pushing order selected by the player is the above-described specific pushing order, and whether or not a winning has occurred due to the successful pushing order.

  The sub CPU 81 performs a stop operation in a specific push order and no winning has occurred (that is, the push order selected by the player is a push order different from the above-mentioned specific push order, and the push order fails. If it is determined that a winning has occurred (NO), the winning operation command is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that a stop operation is performed in a specific pushing order and a winning has occurred (YES), JAC is set and an initial value (0) is set in the JAC prescribed number counter (S564).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 refers to the extra difference number lottery table for the first AT period (in JAC) shown in FIG. 44, determines the additional difference number based on the JAC type (S565), and determines the determined additional difference number. The value is added to the 2AT management difference sheet counter, and the process at the time of receiving the winning operation command is completed.

[Production screen of pachislot machine]
Next, an effect screen displayed on the display unit 11a of the liquid crystal display device 11 of the pachislot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 70 is a diagram showing an example of the effect screen in the normal game of the pachislot machine according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 71 is a diagram showing an example of the effect screen in the CZ of the pachislot machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 72 is a diagram showing an example of the effect screen in the second AT period of the pachislot machine according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 70, in the normal game, the lottery card display area 1101 for displaying the lottery card held on the display unit 11a of the liquid crystal display device 11, the special card display area 1102 for displaying the special card held, A CZ transition point display area 1103 for displaying the current CZ transition point is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 71, in CZ, the display unit 11a of the liquid crystal display device 11 displays a used card display area 1104 in which a combination of a lottery card used for lottery and a special card is displayed, and the current CZ level. A CZ level display area 1105 is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 72, in the second AT period, the special card display area 1106 during the second AT period for displaying the special card held on the display unit 11a of the liquid crystal display device 11, and the second AT management difference counter A difference number display area 1107 for displaying the value of is provided.

  Note that these are examples of the display contents of the display unit 11a, and the display contents are not limited to these. For example, the CZ level display area 1105 may be provided also in the normal game, and the difference number display area 1107 may be provided also in the effect screen (not shown) in the first AT period.

  In addition, for example, in a normal game, a specific condition (for example, the value of the cycle management game number counter is any value between 30 and 32, that a specific internal winning combination is won) is established. Based on the above, the movable part 309 described above is moved from the initial position to the production position so that the arch cover 324 and the light emitting display unit 325 can be visually recognized, and the current CZ level is displayed according to the lighting mode of the light emitting display unit 325. It is good to do. Similarly, the current CZ transition point may be displayed depending on the lighting mode of the light emitting display unit 325.

  The lottery card display area 1101 displays the first to fourth lottery cards as a schematic image in a part of the display unit 11a. In the example shown in FIG. 70, “lottery card (LV1)” (displayed in plain white) as the first lottery card, and “lottery card (LV2)” (displayed in a vertical line pattern) as the second lottery card in the order from the top. ) “Lottery card (LV1)” (displayed in plain white) as the third lottery card, and “Lottery card (LV3)” (displayed in plain black) as the fourth lottery card. If the lottery cards are not rearranged (see S502 in FIG. 66), the lottery card display area 1101 maintains the order in which the lottery cards are used in the CZ (that is, the order in which lottery is performed). Will be displayed. That is, the lottery card display area 1101 can display the level (expectation) associated with each lottery card and the order of use in the CZ for the four lottery cards.

  The special card display area 1102 displays the first to fourth special cards as a schematic image in a part of the display unit 11a. In the example shown in FIG. 70, “special card (attack power + 1)” is displayed as the first special card, and “special card (disappearance once)” is displayed as the second special card in the order from the top.

  In the lottery card display area 1101 and the special card display area 1102, only the number of cards may be displayed in the normal game, and the contents of the cards may be displayed when the game proceeds to CZ. For example, in the lottery card display area 1101, only the fact that four lottery cards are held is displayed, and in the special card display area 1102, two special cards are held. Only what is being performed may be displayed. Thereby, in the normal game, since it is not known from the contents of the card that is held that it is easy to shift to the CZ, the expectation of the CZ shift in the normal game may be further enhanced.

  The CZ transition point display area 1103 displays the current CZ transition point as a schematic image in a part of the display unit 11a. In the example shown in FIG. 70, it is displayed that the current CZ transition point is 4 depending on the number of circular items.

  In the used card display area 1104, the lottery card and the special card are associated and rearranged (see S502 of FIG. 66) in the part of the display unit 11a according to the determined combination (see FIG. 35). The second card used is displayed as a schematic image. In the example shown in FIG. 71, in order from the top, a combination of “lottery card (LV1)” (displayed in plain white) and “special card (attack power + 1)” as the first used card, and “ The combination of “lottery card (LV1)” (displayed in plain white) and “special card (one extinction avoidance)”, the third card used as “lottery card (LV2)” (displayed in vertical line pattern), fourth A “lottery card (LV3)” (displayed in plain black) is displayed as the card used. As described above, when the lottery cards are not rearranged, the lottery cards are displayed in the used card display area 1104 in the same order as displayed in the lottery card display area 1101. The Rukoto. In any case, the used card display area 1104 can display the level (expected degree) associated with each lottery card and the order of use in CZ for the four lottery cards.

  The CZ transition point display area 1105 displays the current CZ level as a schematic image on a part of the display unit 11a. In the example shown in FIG. 71, it is displayed that the current CZ level is 2 depending on the number of diamond-shaped items.

  During the second AT period, the special card display area 1106 displays the first to fourth special cards as a schematic image on a part of the display unit 11a. In the example shown in FIG. 72, “special card (high probability when winning watermelon)” is displayed as the first special card, and “special card (difference number subtraction slow)” is displayed as the second special card in order from the top. .

  The difference number display area 1107 displays the value of the second AT management difference number counter in a part of the display unit 11a.

  In addition, these show an example of the display mode of the display unit 11a, and the display mode is not limited to these. For example, a lottery card or a special card is an example of a display mode showing lottery elements, and if the display mode allows the player to recognize these lottery elements, they may be displayed in other display modes. Good. Specifically, since the “card” is an aspect of the item, these lottery elements may be displayed by an item called an ornament (equipment) of a teammate character, or by an item called a jewel. Also good. Further, for example, the CZ transition point and the CZ level are examples of display modes indicating lottery elements. If the display mode allows the player to recognize these lottery elements, they are displayed in other display modes. There may be. Specifically, these lottery elements may be displayed as direct numerical values, or may be displayed by items as described above.

  Although the present embodiment has been described above, the invention according to the present embodiment is not limited to this. That is, the specific configuration of each means and the like provided in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment is not limited to the example adopted in the above-described embodiment, and does not depart from the gist of the invention according to the present embodiment. It can be arbitrarily modified within the range.

  For example, in the present embodiment, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R are employed as the symbol display means, but a configuration using a liquid crystal display device instead of or in addition to this. It is good. That is, it is also possible to display the pattern image displayed on the liquid crystal display device in a variable manner. Further, the display window may be a single display window 4, and a part of the symbols arranged on the peripheral surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R may be displayed by the display window 4.

  Further, for example, in the present embodiment, as the internal winning combination determination means, the main CPU 51 acquires the random number value generated by the random number generator 56 and performs the internal lottery process. Alternatively, a random number value may be acquired using a random number generation circuit (not shown) built in the main CPU 51.

  Further, for example, in the present embodiment, a start switch 16S that detects an operation to the start lever 16 is employed as a start operation detection means that detects a player's start operation, and a stop that detects a player's stop operation is detected. As the operation detection means, a stop switch 17S that detects an operation on the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R is employed, but a touch panel switch may be used instead of or together with this.

  Further, for example, the various counters and various timers managed by the control of the main CPU 51 or the sub CPU 81 shown in the present embodiment are managed without departing from the spirit of the invention according to the present embodiment. The aspect can be changed as appropriate. For example, various counters and various timers managed by “addition” may be managed by “subtraction”. In this case, whether or not “to be greater than or equal to” is determined by “to be less than or equal to”. The determination as to whether or not “exceeds” and the determination as to “exceeding to” shall be read as the determination as to whether or not “less than”. In addition, for example, various counters and various timers managed by “subtraction” may be managed by “addition”. The determination of whether or not is “over”, and the determination of “less than” is replaced with the determination of “over”.

  Further, for example, the various counters managed by the control of the main CPU 51 shown in the present embodiment are managed by the control of the sub CPU 81 without departing from the gist of the invention according to the present embodiment. Alternatively, the various counters managed by the control of the sub CPU 81 may be managed by the control of the main CPU 51 without departing from the gist of the invention according to the present embodiment.

  Further, for example, various control states managed by the control of the main CPU 51 shown in the present embodiment are managed by the control of the sub CPU 81 without departing from the gist of the invention according to the present embodiment. Various control states managed by the control of the sub CPU 81 may be managed by the control of the main CPU 51 without departing from the gist of the invention according to the present embodiment.

  As an example, some or all of the various lottery tables shown in FIGS. 28 to 48 are stored in the main ROM 52, and some or all of the processes shown in FIGS. 63 to 69 are controlled by the main CPU 51. It may be executed. 49, transition control from normal game to CZ (CZ to normal game), transition control from CZ to first AT period, from first AT period to second AT period (second AT period to first AT period) Part or all of the transition control, transition control from the first AT period or the second AT period to the extra zone (from the extra zone to the first AT period or the second AT period), and the transition control from the second AT period to the normal game are controlled by the main CPU 51 It may be executed by. With this configuration, it is possible to appropriately prevent an illegal act performed by modifying the sub control circuit (for example, the sub control circuit 42) by an unauthorized means.

  In this case, in step S17 of the main control process shown in FIG. 50, the main CPU 51 executes each process shown in FIGS. 63 to 68 (that is, a process at the start of the game), and various necessary information based on the execution result. Is transmitted as a command (for example, a start command) to the sub CPU 81, and the sub CPU 81 uses necessary information based on the transmitted command by the sub control notification unit (for example, the liquid crystal display device 11) controlled by the sub control circuit 42. The notification may be executed. In addition, in step S27 of the main control process shown in FIG. 50, the main CPU 51 executes the process shown in FIG. 69 (that is, the process at the end of the game), and sends various necessary information based on the execution result to the sub CPU 81. (For example, a winning operation command), and the sub CPU 81 performs notification of necessary information based on the transmitted command by the sub control notification means (for example, the liquid crystal display device 11) controlled by the sub control circuit 42. What should I do? The notification of necessary information described above may be notified by main control notification means (for example, 7-segment display 6) controlled by the main control circuit 41.

  For example, the 7-segment display 6 is formed so as to be provided with a plurality of display areas (for example, three display areas). In a normal game, one of “1” to “32” indicating the number of games for one cycle is displayed. If it is in CZ, “0” (or “C”) is displayed in the leftmost display area of the 7-segment display 6 and the number of lottery cards is displayed in the central display area of the 7-segment display 6. Any one of “1” to “4” is displayed, and any one of “1” to “8” indicating the degree of expectation of the lottery card is displayed in the rightmost display area of the 7-segment display 6. Also, during the first AT period, “1” is displayed in the leftmost display area of the 7-segment display 6, and the value of the first AT management game number counter (or the number of JACs) is displayed in the other display areas. indicate. Also, during the second AT period, “2” is displayed in the leftmost display area of the 7-segment display 6, and the value of the second AT management difference sheet counter (“100” or more is required) in the other display areas. "99") is displayed. If it is in the extra zone, “3” is displayed in the leftmost display area of the 7-segment display 6, and the number of games per set (or the number of sets) is displayed in the other display areas. With this configuration, even when the gaming state is managed by the main control circuit 41, the gaming state is controlled by the main control notification means (for example, the 7-segment display 6) controlled by the main control circuit 41. It becomes possible to report information accurately.

  Also, for example, in the first AT period, the second AT period, and the extra zone (AT gaming state), a stop operation procedure (for example, stop operation sequence, see FIG. 19) advantageous to the player is notified according to the internal winning combination. When performing (including in the case of notification in CZ), the procedure of the stop operation to be notified is displayed using each display area of the 7-segment display 6. As an example, when “middle left / right bell” is determined as the internal winning combination, “2” is displayed in the leftmost display area of the 7-segment display 6 and the central display area of the 7-segment display 6 is displayed. “1” is displayed, and “3” is displayed in the rightmost display area of the 7-segment display 6. With this configuration, even when the gaming state (for example, the AT gaming state) in which the main control circuit 41 is notified of a procedure for a stop operation advantageous to the player is managed by the main control circuit 41, The main control notification means (for example, the 7-segment display 6) to be controlled can accurately notify information on the procedure of the stop operation that is advantageous for the player.

  In this example, the notification of necessary information is controlled by the sub-control circuit 42, in a form in which notification of necessary information is notified only by the main control notification means (for example, the 7-segment display 6) controlled by the main control circuit 41. It is controlled by the form notified only by the sub-control notification means (for example, the liquid crystal display device 11) or the main control notification means (for example, the 7-segment display 6) controlled by the main control circuit 41 and the sub-control circuit 42. Any form notified by the sub control notification means (for example, the liquid crystal display device 11) can be adopted, but at least by the sub control notification means (for example, the liquid crystal display device 11) controlled by the sub control circuit 42. In the case of adopting a form including being notified, the main control circuit 41 further provides a current gaming state (that is, an AT gaming state or a non-AT As information corresponding to the normal or a game) is technique condition is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 42, a command (e.g., start command) is generated, it is sufficient and transmitted.

  Specifically, in a non-AT gaming state, the main CPU 51 determines a predetermined internal winning combination when a predetermined internal winning combination (for example, “push order small combination”) is determined. A command storing only information indicating that (grouping information) is generated, and which internal winning combination is determined among predetermined internal winning combinations (for example, “middle right / left bell”, “middle right / left bell”, A command that is not stored is generated for the “right / left / middle bell” or “right / middle / left bell” and information indicating the procedure of the stop operation (individual information).

  On the other hand, when in the AT gaming state, the main CPU 51 generates a command so that individual information is stored when a predetermined internal winning combination (for example, “push order small combination”) is determined. . For example, if “middle left and right bell” is determined as an internal winning combination, information indicating that and the procedure of the stop operation for generating “seven” (information indicating “middle left and right”) are individually provided. Information is stored, and when “middle right / left bell” is determined as an internal winning combination, information indicating that and a stop operation procedure in which “7” winnings occur (information indicating “middle right left”) ) Is stored as individual information, and “Right / Left / Middle Bell” is determined as the internal winning combination, and information indicating the procedure of the stop operation in which “7” winnings occur (“Right / Left / Middle”) Information) is stored as individual information, and when “right middle left bell” is determined as an internal winning combination, information indicating that and the procedure of the stop operation in which “7” winnings occur ( Information indicating “middle right” is stored as individual information.

  Thus, when the individual information is included in the command (for example, the start command) transmitted from the main CPU 51, the sub CPU 81 controls the liquid crystal display device 11 to notify the stop operation procedure according to the individual information. However, when the individual information is not included in the command (for example, the start command) transmitted from the main CPU 51, it is impossible to notify the stop operation procedure according to the individual information. . Therefore, even if any illegal act is performed on the sub-control circuit 42, it is possible to prevent the profit from being illegally granted.

  The data structure of the grouping information and the individual information can be set as appropriate. In this example, a method of transmitting a data ID (identification number) to the sub-control circuit 42 is an example. it can. Here, the data ID shown below indicates a hexadecimal number. For example, the grouping information of “push order small combination” is defined as the data ID “80H”.

  For example, the individual information of “middle left and right bell” is defined as data ID “03H”, the individual information of “middle right and left bell” is defined as data ID “04H”, and the individual information of “right and left middle bell” is defined as data. The ID “05H” is specified, and the individual information of “Right / Middle Left Bell” is specified as the data ID “06H”. Further, as described above, when the “left middle right bell” is provided, the individual information of “left middle right bell” is defined as the data ID “01H”, and when “left and right middle bell” is provided, The individual information “right and left middle bell” may be defined as the data ID “02H”.

  The individual information including the stop operation order can be configured by combining the grouping information and the stop operation order information. For example, when “push order small combination” is determined as an internal winning combination and no individual information is included, the data ID “80H” is defined and the “middle left and right bell” individual information is included. If the data ID “83H” is specified and the individual information “middle right left bell” is included, the data ID “84H” is specified and the individual information “right left middle bell” is included. Is defined with a data ID “85H”, and when including individual information of “right middle left bell”, a data ID “86H” is defined. Further, as described above, when the “left middle right bell” is provided and the individual information of “left middle right bell” is included, the data ID “81H” is defined, and “left and right middle bell” is provided. In this case, when the individual information of “left and right middle bell” is included, the data ID “82H” may be defined.

  Further, the individual information may include information related to the stop operation timing (the type of symbol to be pushed). For example, when “BAR Lip 1” or “BAR Lip 2” is determined as the internal winning combination, and when individual information regarding the stop operation timing is included, the individual information regarding the left reel 3L is represented by the data ID “10001101B ”, The individual information regarding the middle reel 3C is defined as“ 01001001B ”, the individual information regarding the right reel 3R is defined as“ 00101100B ”, and these three bytes of information are transmitted to the sub-control circuit 42 as individual information. What should I do? Here, bits 0 to 4 indicate the symbol position of the “BAR” symbol (“13” for the left reel 3L, “10” for the middle reel 3C, “12” for the right reel 3R, see FIG. 10). Bits 5 to 7 are data indicating the type of reel (left reel 3L if bit 7 is “1”, middle reel 3C if bit 6 is “1”, and right reel 3R if bit 5 is “1”). Configured as Furthermore, when “BAR Lip 1” or “BAR Lip 2” is determined as the internal winning combination, when the first stop operation is performed on the left stop button 17L, “BAR Lip A” is won. (See FIG. 19), information indicating that the first stop operation should be performed on the middle stop button 17C or the right stop button 17R is added to the grouping information or individual information and transmitted to the sub-control circuit 42. You can do so.

  As described above, in this example, the main control circuit 41 is in the advantageous game state (for example, the first AT period, the second AT period, and the extra zone) that is advantageous for the player, and the player performs the stop operation procedure. When a predetermined internal winning combination (for example, “push order small combination”) that changes the degree of advantage is internally won, the sub control circuit 42 is stopped by the sub control notifying means (for example, the liquid crystal display device 11). Information that can be notified of the operation procedure (for example, individual information) is transmitted, and in a non-advantageous game state (for example, normal game) that is not an advantageous game state, the player's advantage is improved by the stop operation procedure. When a predetermined internal winning combination (for example, “push order small combination”) whose degree is changed is internally won, the sub-control notification means (for example, the liquid crystal display device 11) notifies the sub-control circuit 42. It is possible to provide notification disable information to disable the notification procedure of stop operation (e.g., above grouping information) to game machine and transmits the.

  In the gaming machine of this example, grouped information (that is, information indicating a specific internal winning combination group that plays the same or similar role among a plurality of internal winning combinations) is taken as an example of information that cannot be notified. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as information that cannot be notified, common information that is information that cannot determine the determined internal winning combination may be adopted. It is also possible to adopt type information that is information that can specify only the type (for example, whether the internal winning combination is replay, small combination, or bonus).

  Further, in the gaming machine of this example, as information that can be notified, individual information (that is, individual internal winning combination in a specific internal winning combination group having the same or similar role among a plurality of internal winning combinations) The information shown and the information regarding the procedure of the stop operation corresponding to the individual internal winning combination have been described as examples. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the stop operation procedure information (for example, the stop operation procedure can be specified) In addition, it is possible to adopt only the information on the stop operation sequence and the information on the stop operation timing (the type of symbol to be pushed) described above, and winning information (for example, information on the winning number) that can identify the internal winning combination ) May be adopted.

  Further, in this example, notification of necessary information is performed by main control notification means (for example, the 7-segment display 6) controlled by the main control circuit 41 and sub-control notification means (for example, by the sub-control circuit 42). In the case of adopting the form notified by the liquid crystal display device 11), each notification start timing includes all the following aspects.

  First, the first mode is a mode in which the notification by the main control notification unit and the notification by the sub control notification unit are started substantially simultaneously. For example, the main control circuit 41 determines the internal winning combination based on the detection of the start operation, determines the notification content of the main control notification means based on the determined internal winning combination, and based on the determined notification content Then, the notification by the main control notification means is started. On the other hand, when a command (for example, a start command) including individual information is transmitted from the main control circuit 41, the sub control circuit 42 determines the notification content of the sub control notification means based on the individual information, and Notification by the control notification means is started. Here, in this 1st aspect, each notification start timing shall be before the detection of stop operation is permitted.

  In the first mode, in order to synchronize the notification start timings of the notification by the main control notification unit and the notification by the sub control notification unit, for example, the main control circuit 41, after transmitting the start command, The sub-control circuit 42 may wait until the notification by the sub-control notification unit is started, and then start the notification by the main control notification unit. The timing at which the notification by the main control notification unit is started is determined in advance. In addition, the start command may be transmitted so that the timing is synchronized with the timing at which notification by the sub-control notification unit is started. Further, for example, the respective notification start timings are synchronized when the rotation of each reel starts (when the main control circuit 41 side transmits a reel rotation start command, and when the sub control circuit 42 side receives a reel rotation start command). It is good.

  According to the first aspect, even when the stop control procedure is notified by the main control notification unit and the sub control notification unit, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable.

  Next, a 2nd aspect is an aspect by which the alerting | reporting by a sub control alerting | reporting means is started earlier than the alerting | reporting by a main control alerting | reporting means. For example, the main control circuit 41 determines the internal winning combination based on the detection of the start operation, and determines the notification content of the main control notification means based on the determined internal winning combination. On the other hand, when a command including individual information (for example, a start command) is transmitted by the main control circuit 41, the sub control circuit 42 determines the notification content of the sub control notification means based on the individual information, and has been described above. Based on the reception of the reel rotation start command, notification by the sub-control notification means is started. Thereafter, the main control circuit 41 starts notification by the main control notification means based on the fact that the detection of the stop operation is permitted.

  According to the second aspect, since the notification by the sub-control notification means that is easy to be felt by the player is started earlier than the notification by the main control notification means that is difficult to be felt by the player, Convenience can be improved.

  The third mode is a mode in which the notification by the main control notification unit is started before the notification by the sub control notification unit. For example, the main control circuit 41 determines the internal winning combination based on the detection of the start operation, determines the notification content of the main control notification means based on the determined internal winning combination, and based on the determined notification content Then, the notification by the main control notification means is started. The main control circuit 41 transmits a command (for example, a start command) including individual information to the sub-control circuit 42 after a predetermined time has elapsed since the notification by the main control notification unit was started. When a command including individual information (for example, a start command) is transmitted from the main control circuit 41, the sub control circuit 42 determines the notification contents of the sub control notification means based on the individual information, and also transmits the sub control notification. Notification by means is started.

  In the third mode, the main control circuit 41 is a specific command different from the above-described start command, and a specific command including individual information is predetermined after the main control notification means starts notification. It may be transmitted after a lapse of time. Further, the transmission timing of this specific command may be after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start operation was detected, or after a predetermined time has elapsed since the reel rotation start process (S20 in FIG. 50).

  Moreover, in this 3rd aspect, the sub control circuit 41 starts the alerting | reporting by a subcontrol alerting | reporting means after progress of specific time, after receiving the start command (or said specific command) containing separate information. It is good as well. In the third aspect, each notification start timing is assumed to be before detection of a stop operation is permitted.

  According to the third aspect, the sub-control circuit is clarified that the control related to the advantageous game state (for example, the AT game state) is performed by the main control circuit (for example, the main control circuit 41). Unauthorized acts on (for example, the sub control circuit 42) can be suppressed.

  The invention according to the present embodiment can be applied to all other gaming machines such as pachinko machines, game machines, slot machines and the like without departing from the spirit of the invention.

  For example, based on a game area in which a game ball can roll, a start area provided in the game area through which a game ball can pass (for example, a start port), and a game ball passing through the start area, Special game state transition determining means (for example, main CPU) for determining whether or not to shift to a special game state (for example, big hit game state, small hit game state) that is advantageous to the game, and identification information (for example, identification symbol) Identification information display means (for example, a special symbol display device) for variably displaying, and variation pattern determination means (for example, main CPU) for determining a variation pattern of identification information based on the determination result by the special gaming state transition determination means In accordance with the determination result by the variation pattern determining means, an effect execution means (for example, a liquid crystal display device) that performs an effect, and an effect control means (for example, sub-CP) that controls the effect execution means ) It can be applied in a pachinko machine equipped with.

  According to the gaming machine of the present embodiment, it is possible to provide gaming machines according to at least the following first to fifth inventions.

[A gaming machine according to the first invention]
2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, there is a gaming machine that determines whether or not to shift to an advantageous state every time a predetermined number of game cycles elapses, according to a determination result during the cycle period (for example, prior art document 1). : JP 2014-208056 A).

  In the gaming machine shown in Prior Art Document 1, the number of executions of a specific effect is determined by lottery during the cycle period, and a transition is made to an advantageous state in response to the specific effect being executed a predetermined number of times after the end of the cycle period. It is said.

  However, in the gaming machine shown in the prior art document 1, since it is determined whether or not to shift to the advantageous state depending on how many times the specific effect is executed, the expectation is further enhanced regarding the transition of the advantageous state. A gaming machine that can do this has been desired.

  The first invention has been made in view of such a point, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that can further enhance the expectation regarding the transition of the advantageous state.

  The gaming machine according to the first invention includes a symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R and display windows 4L, 4C, 4R) that displays a plurality of symbols variably in a plurality of columns, and an internal winning combination. Winning combination determination means (for example, internal lottery processing by the main CPU 51) and symbol variation start control means for starting the variation of symbols displayed on the symbol display means (for example, reel rotation start processing and reel control processing by the main CPU 51) A symbol fluctuation stop control means (for example, a reel stop control process and a reel control process by the main CPU 51) for stopping the fluctuation of symbols displayed on the symbol display means, and the symbol fluctuation stop control means to the symbol display means. When the change of the displayed symbol is stopped, the profit granting means (for example, the main CPU) that grants the profit according to the combination of the stopped symbols. 1 is an advantageous state control means for controlling to an advantageous state (for example, a first AT period and a second AT period) in which a procedure of a stop operation advantageous to the player is notified. (For example, the sub CPU 81), a normal period (for example, a normal game), and a special period (for example, CZ) that has a higher probability of shifting to the advantageous state than the normal period, and a predetermined condition is satisfied (For example, at the end of the normal game cycle) Special period transition determining means (for example, determining whether to shift from the normal period to the special period based on a first lottery element (for example, CZ transition point) (for example, , Sub CPU 81) and advantageous state transition determining means (for example, determining whether or not to transition to the advantageous state based on a second lottery element (for example, lottery card) in the special period. , Sub CPU 81) and the first lottery element are points for determining whether or not to shift to the special period by the special period transition determining means, and the points for determining the number of points in the normal period The number determining means (for example, the sub CPU 81) and the second lottery element are lottery rights for determining whether or not to shift to the advantageous state by the advantageous state transition determining means, and in the normal period, Lottery right determining means (for example, sub CPU 81) capable of determining a plurality of lottery rights with different expectations (for example, the level of the lottery card), and the special period transition determining means is determined by the lottery element determining means. Determining whether or not to shift to the special period with a probability corresponding to the number of points made, and the advantageous state transition determining means is determined by the lottery element determining means. It is determined whether or not to shift to the advantageous state with a probability corresponding to the degree of expectation associated with the determined lottery right.

  In addition, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the special period transition determining means is always configured to execute the special period when the number of points determined by the point number determining means is a predetermined number (for example, 4 points) or more. It is characterized by deciding to shift to.

  In the first invention, as a state that is not in an advantageous state (for example, the first AT period and the second AT period), a normal period (for example, a normal game) and a special period (for example, a high probability of shifting to an advantageous state over the normal period) CZ) and at least a first lottery element (for example, a CZ transition point) and a second lottery element (for example, a lottery card) are determined in a normal period, and based on the first lottery element Whether to shift from the period to the special period is determined, and whether to shift from the special period to the advantageous state is determined based on the second lottery element. Therefore, the lottery can be diversified with respect to the transition of the advantageous state, and the expectation can be further enhanced.

  Moreover, in 1st invention, it shows the point for determining whether the 1st lottery element transfers to a special period (for example, CZ transition point), and the 2nd lottery element is in an advantageous state A lottery right for determining whether or not to transfer (for example, a lottery card), and whether or not to shift from a normal period to a special period is determined according to the number of points, and is associated with a lottery right Whether to shift from the special period to the advantageous state is determined with a probability corresponding to the expected degree (for example, level).

  Therefore, when the number of points is large, it is easy to shift from the normal period to the special period, and when the degree of expectation associated with the lottery right is high, it is easy to shift from the special period to the advantageous state. For this reason, an expectation can be heightened more regarding the transition of the advantageous state via the special period.

  On the other hand, when the number of points is small, it becomes difficult to shift from the normal period to the special period, but in the first invention, it is prevented from excessively shifting to the special period by configuring in this way. . For example, if the transition to a special period is repeated, but if the transition to the normal period is repeated without shifting to the advantageous state because the degree of expectation associated with the lottery right is low, the interest of the player's game is reduced. It is because there is a possibility that it will end. In the first invention, it is further possible to prevent the interest of the player from being reduced.

  In addition, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the advantageous state transition determining means determines whether or not to transition to the advantageous state based on a third lottery element (for example, a special card) in the special period. And the third lottery element has a probability corresponding to the degree of expectation associated with the lottery right when it is determined by the advantageous state transition determining means whether or not to transition to the advantageous state. It is an auxiliary lottery right for changing, and further includes auxiliary lottery right determining means (for example, a sub CPU 81) capable of determining a plurality of auxiliary lottery rights in the normal period.

  In the first invention, the third lottery element may be further determined in the normal period, and it may be determined whether or not to shift from the special period to the advantageous state based on the third lottery element. Here, the third lottery element may be an element indicating an auxiliary lottery right (for example, a special card) for changing the probability according to the degree of expectation associated with the lottery right. In this case, the lottery can be further diversified with respect to the transition of the advantageous state, and the expectation can be further enhanced.

[A gaming machine according to the second invention]
2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, there is a gaming machine that determines whether or not to shift to an advantageous state every time a predetermined number of game cycles elapses, according to a determination result during the cycle period (for example, prior art document 1). : JP 2014-208056 A).

  In the gaming machine shown in Prior Art Document 1, the number of executions of a specific effect is determined by lottery during the cycle period, and a transition is made to an advantageous state in response to the specific effect being executed a predetermined number of times after the end of the cycle period. It is said.

  However, in the gaming machine shown in the prior art document 1, since it is determined whether or not to shift to the advantageous state depending on how many times the specific effect is executed, the expectation is further enhanced regarding the transition of the advantageous state. A gaming machine that can do this has been desired.

  The second invention has been made in view of such a point, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that can further increase the expectation regarding the transition of the advantageous state.

  The gaming machine according to the second aspect of the present invention includes a symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R and display windows 4L, 4C, 4R) that displays a plurality of symbols in a plurality of columns and an internal winning combination. Winning combination determination means (for example, internal lottery processing by the main CPU 51) and symbol variation start control means for starting the variation of symbols displayed on the symbol display means (for example, reel rotation start processing and reel control processing by the main CPU 51) A symbol fluctuation stop control means (for example, a reel stop control process and a reel control process by the main CPU 51) for stopping the fluctuation of symbols displayed on the symbol display means, and the symbol fluctuation stop control means to the symbol display means. When the change of the displayed symbol is stopped, the profit granting means (for example, the main CPU) that grants the profit according to the combination of the stopped symbols. 1 is an advantageous state control means for controlling to an advantageous state (for example, a first AT period and a second AT period) in which a procedure of a stop operation advantageous to the player is notified. (For example, the sub CPU 81), a normal period (for example, a normal game), and a special period (for example, CZ) that has a higher probability of shifting to the advantageous state than the normal period, and a predetermined condition is satisfied (For example, at the end of the normal game cycle), a special period transition determining means (for example, a sub CPU 81) that determines whether or not to shift from the normal period to the special period, and an expectation (for example, A lottery right determination means (for example, sub CPU 81) capable of determining a plurality of lottery rights (for example, lottery cards) having different levels, and the lottery right determination in the special period. Special period first determination means (for example, AT acquisition lottery processing shown in S506 of FIG. 66) for determining whether or not to shift to the advantageous state based on the lottery right determined by means, in the special period, Special period second determination means (for example, attack right acquisition processing shown in S504 in FIG. 66) for determining whether or not the special period first determination means determines whether or not to shift to the advantageous state; In the special period, when the special period second determining unit determines that the special period first determining unit does not determine whether to shift to the advantageous state, the lottery right determining unit Special period third determining means for determining whether or not to cancel the lottery right determined by (for example, the card extinction lottery process shown in S509 of FIG. 66), and in the special period When the special period third determining unit determines that all the lottery rights are to be extinguished, the special period end determining unit (for example, the process shown in S515 in FIG. 66) determines to end the special period. The special period first determination means determines whether or not to shift to the advantageous state with a probability corresponding to the degree of expectation associated with the lottery right determined by the lottery element determination means. It is characterized by determining.

  In the second invention, as a state that is not in an advantageous state (for example, the first AT period and the second AT period), a normal period (for example, a normal game) and a special period (for example, a higher probability of shifting to an advantageous state than the normal period) CZ), a lottery right (for example, a lottery card) is determined in a normal period, and in a special period, whether or not to shift to an advantageous state is determined. Whether or not to shift to the advantageous state is determined, and if it is not determined whether or not to shift to the advantageous state, it is determined whether or not the lottery right is to be extinguished.

  Further, in the normal period, a plurality of lottery rights with different expectation levels (for example, levels) can be determined, and in the special period, an advantageous state is obtained from the special period with a probability corresponding to the expectation level associated with the lottery right. It is determined whether or not to proceed to the above. In addition, the special period is determined to end when all the lottery rights are extinguished. Therefore, the lottery can be diversified with respect to the transition of the advantageous state, and the expectation can be further enhanced.

  In addition, in the gaming machine according to the second invention, the special period third determining means obtains the lottery right with a probability corresponding to the degree of expectation associated with the lottery right determined by the lottery element determining means. It is characterized by determining whether to extinguish.

  In the second invention, during the special period, it may be determined whether or not the lottery right is to be extinguished with a probability corresponding to the degree of expectation associated with the lottery right. In this case, the lottery can be further diversified with respect to the transition of the advantageous state, and the expectation can be further enhanced.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to a second aspect of the present invention has a first expectation (for example, for example, used for determining whether or not to shift to the advantageous state by the first determination unit for the special period for the lottery right. (Attack level) and the second expectation level (for example, defense level) used when determining whether or not the lottery right is to be extinguished by the special period third determination means. Features.

  In the second invention, when determining whether or not the lottery right is to be extinguished, the first expectation (for example, the attack level) used when determining whether or not the lottery right is to be shifted to an advantageous state. It is good also as making it match | combine with the 2nd expectation degree (for example, defense level) used for. In this case, since the content of the determined lottery right can be changed more, the lottery can be further diversified to improve the interest of the game.

[A gaming machine according to the third invention]
2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, there is a gaming machine that determines whether or not to shift to an advantageous state every time a predetermined number of game cycles elapses, according to a determination result during the cycle period (for example, prior art document 1). : JP 2014-208056 A).

  In the gaming machine shown in Prior Art Document 1, the number of executions of a specific effect is determined by lottery during the cycle period, and a transition is made to an advantageous state in response to the specific effect being executed a predetermined number of times after the end of the cycle period. It is said.

  However, in the gaming machine shown in Prior Art Document 1, since it is determined whether or not to shift to the advantageous state depending on how many times the specific effect is executed, it is determined that the specific effect is not performed a predetermined number of times. In such a case, there is a problem that the interest of the game is significantly lowered.

  The third invention has been made in view of such a point, and in a gaming machine in which it is determined whether or not to shift to an advantageous state during a specific period, it is not determined to shift to an advantageous state. Even if it exists, it aims at providing the gaming machine which can suppress that the interest of a game falls.

  The gaming machine according to the third aspect of the invention is a symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R and display windows 4L, 4C, 4R) that displays a plurality of symbols in a plurality of rows, and an internal winning combination. Winning combination determination means (for example, internal lottery processing by the main CPU 51) and symbol variation start control means for starting the variation of symbols displayed on the symbol display means (for example, reel rotation start processing and reel control processing by the main CPU 51) A symbol fluctuation stop control means (for example, a reel stop control process and a reel control process by the main CPU 51) for stopping the fluctuation of symbols displayed on the symbol display means, and the symbol fluctuation stop control means to the symbol display means. When the change of the displayed symbol is stopped, the profit granting means (for example, the main CPU) that grants the profit according to the combination of the stopped symbols. 1 is an advantageous state control means for controlling to an advantageous state (for example, a first AT period and a second AT period) in which a procedure of a stop operation advantageous to the player is notified. (For example, the sub CPU 81), a normal period (for example, a normal game), and a special period (for example, CZ) that has a higher probability of shifting to the advantageous state than the normal period, and a predetermined condition is satisfied (For example, at the end of the normal game cycle), a special period transition determining means (for example, a sub CPU 81) that determines whether or not to shift from the normal period to the special period, and an expectation (for example, A lottery right determination means (for example, sub CPU 81) capable of determining a plurality of lottery rights (for example, lottery cards) having different levels, and the lottery right determination in the special period. Special period first determination means (for example, AT acquisition lottery processing shown in S506 of FIG. 66) for determining whether or not to shift to the advantageous state based on the lottery right determined by means, in the special period, When the special period first determining means does not determine whether or not to shift to the advantageous state, the special period first determining whether or not to extinguish the lottery right determined by the lottery right determining means. 2 points awarded when it is determined that the lottery rights are to be extinguished by the special period second determining means in the special period, for example, the card extinction lottery process shown in S509 of FIG. Special period third determining means for determining the number (for example, re-lottery points) (for example, the re-lottery point lottery process shown in S511 of FIG. 66), and the special period If the special period second determination means determines that all the lottery rights are to be extinguished, the special period end determination means (for example, shown in S515 of FIG. 66) determines to end the special period. Processing) and, when it is determined by the special period end determination means that the special period is to be ended, advantageous state transition re-determination means for re-determining whether or not to shift to the advantageous state in the normal period ( 67), and the special period first determination means has a probability corresponding to the degree of expectation associated with the lottery right determined by the lottery element determination means. It is determined whether or not to shift to an advantageous state, and the advantageous state transition redetermining means has the probability according to the number of points determined by the special period third determining means. Characterized by re-determining whether to shift.

  In the third invention, as a state that is not in an advantageous state (for example, the first AT period and the second AT period), a normal period (for example, a normal game) and a special period (for example, a higher probability of shifting to an advantageous state than the normal period) CZ) and a lottery right (for example, a lottery card) is determined in the normal period, and whether or not to shift to the advantageous state is determined based on the lottery right in the special period. If it is not determined whether or not to do so, it is determined whether or not to cancel the lottery right.

  Further, in the normal period, a plurality of lottery rights with different expectation levels (for example, levels) can be determined, and in the special period, an advantageous state is obtained from the special period with a probability corresponding to the expectation level associated with the lottery right. It is determined whether or not to proceed to the above. In addition, the special period is determined to end when all the lottery rights are extinguished. Therefore, the lottery can be diversified with respect to the transition of the advantageous state, and the expectation can be further enhanced.

  In the third invention, when it is determined that the lottery right is to be extinguished, the number of points (for example, re-lottery points) is given, and all lottery rights are extinguished from the special period to the normal period. In the case of transition, it is redetermined whether or not to transition to the advantageous state with a probability corresponding to the number of points. Therefore, even if it is not determined to shift to the advantageous state in the special period, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from deteriorating.

  In addition, in the gaming machine according to a third aspect, the advantageous state transition re-determination means is determined to end the special period by the special period end determination means, and is first transferred from the special period to the normal period. In the game of (2), it is re-determined whether or not to shift to the advantageous state, the lottery right determination means, if it is determined again to shift to the advantageous state by the advantageous state transition re-determination means, The lottery right is not determined (for example, normal game processing shown in FIG. 67).

  In the third invention, in the first game that has shifted from the special period to the normal period, it is re-determined whether or not to shift to the advantageous state with a probability corresponding to the number of points, and it has been determined again that the state is to shift to the advantageous state In such a case, the lottery right may be determined. In this case, since the redetermination of whether or not to shift to the advantageous state is performed at an early stage, it is possible to further prevent the interest of the game from deteriorating. Further, in this case, since it is possible to prevent the lottery right from being excessively granted, it is possible to balance the profits between the player and the game hall.

  In addition, in the gaming machine according to a third aspect, the special period second determination unit obtains the lottery right with a probability corresponding to the degree of expectation associated with the lottery right determined by the lottery element determination unit. It is determined whether or not to extinguish, and the lottery right includes a first expectation (for example, attack level) used when determining whether or not to shift to the advantageous state by the first determination means for the special period And a second expectation level (for example, a defense level) used when determining whether or not the lottery right is to be extinguished by the special period third determining means. .

  In the third invention, in the special period, it is determined whether or not the lottery right is to be extinguished with a probability corresponding to the degree of expectation associated with the lottery right, and whether or not the lottery right is shifted to an advantageous state. The first expectation degree (for example, the attack level) used when determining the value is associated with the second expectation degree (for example, the defense level) used for determining whether to lose the lottery right. It is good. In this case, since the content of the determined lottery right can be changed more, the lottery can be further diversified to improve the interest of the game.

  The gaming machine according to a third aspect of the present invention is the special period fourth determination for determining whether or not the special period first determination means determines whether or not to shift to the advantageous state in the special period. Means (for example, attack right acquisition processing shown in S504 of FIG. 66), and the special period second determination means shifts to the advantageous state by the special period first determination means by the special period fourth determination means. When it is determined that the determination of whether or not to determine whether or not the lottery right is to be extinguished, it is determined.

  In the third invention, when it is further determined whether or not the determination of whether or not to shift to the advantageous state is performed, and when it is determined that the determination whether or not to shift to the advantageous state is not performed. It may be determined whether or not to cancel the lottery right. In this case, if a decision is made whether or not to shift to the advantageous state, it is not determined to extinguish the lottery right. Even when it is not determined to shift to the state, the expectation in the special period can be maintained.

[A gaming machine according to the fourth invention]
2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, there is a gaming machine that determines whether or not to shift to an advantageous state every time a predetermined number of game cycles elapses, according to a determination result during the cycle period (for example, prior art document 1). : JP 2014-208056 A).

  In the gaming machine shown in Prior Art Document 1, the number of executions of a specific effect is determined by lottery during the cycle period, and a transition is made to an advantageous state in response to the specific effect being executed a predetermined number of times after the end of the cycle period. It is said.

  However, in the gaming machine shown in the prior art document 1, since it is determined whether or not to shift to the advantageous state depending on how many times the specific effect is executed, the expectation is further enhanced regarding the transition of the advantageous state. A gaming machine that can do this has been desired.

  The fourth invention has been made in view of such a point, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that can further increase the expectation regarding the transition of the advantageous state.

  The gaming machine according to the fourth aspect of the invention is a symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R and display windows 4L, 4C, 4R) that displays a plurality of symbols variably in a plurality of columns, and an internal winning combination. Winning combination determination means (for example, internal lottery processing by the main CPU 51) and symbol variation start control means for starting the variation of symbols displayed on the symbol display means (for example, reel rotation start processing and reel control processing by the main CPU 51) A symbol fluctuation stop control means (for example, a reel stop control process and a reel control process by the main CPU 51) for stopping the fluctuation of symbols displayed on the symbol display means, and the symbol fluctuation stop control means to the symbol display means. When the change of the displayed symbol is stopped, the profit granting means (for example, the main CPU) that grants the profit according to the combination of the stopped symbols. 1 is an advantageous state control means for controlling to an advantageous state (for example, a first AT period and a second AT period) in which a procedure of a stop operation advantageous to the player is notified. (For example, the sub CPU 81), a normal period (for example, a normal game), and a special period (for example, CZ) that has a higher probability of shifting to the advantageous state than the normal period, and a predetermined condition is satisfied (For example, at the end of the normal game cycle), a special period transition determining means (for example, a sub CPU 81) that determines whether or not to shift from the normal period to the special period, and an expectation (for example, A lottery right determination means (for example, sub CPU 81) capable of determining a plurality of lottery rights (for example, lottery cards) having different levels, and the lottery right determination in the special period. Advantageous state transition determining means (for example, sub-CPU 81) for determining whether or not to shift to the advantageous state based on the lottery right determined by means, wherein the lottery right determining means has a predetermined number (for example, 4 lots of lottery rights can be determined, and the lottery rights exceeding the predetermined number can be determined, and the advantageous state transition determining means sets the predetermined number of lottery rights in a predetermined order (for example, set The lottery rights are determined in accordance with the expectation degree associated with each lottery right, and the lottery right exceeding the predetermined number is determined by the lottery right determination means. Is determined, based on the degree of expectation and the predetermined order, lottery right replacement means for determining whether or not to replace the predetermined number of lottery rights (for example, S546 in FIG. 67). The lottery card replacement process shown in FIG.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to the fourth aspect of the invention determines a symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R and display windows 4L, 4C, 4R) that displays a plurality of symbols in a plurality of rows, and an internal winning combination. Internal winning combination determining means (for example, internal lottery processing by the main CPU 51), and symbol fluctuation start control means (for example, reel rotation start processing and reel control by the main CPU 51) for starting the fluctuation of symbols displayed on the symbol display means. Processing), symbol fluctuation stop control means (for example, reel stop control processing and reel control processing by the main CPU 51) for stopping the fluctuation of symbols displayed on the symbol display means, and the symbol display by the symbol fluctuation stop control means. When the change of the symbol displayed on the means is stopped, the profit granting means (for example, the main Advantageous state control means for controlling to an advantageous state (for example, a first AT period and a second AT period) in which a stop operation procedure advantageous to the player is notified. (For example, the sub CPU 81), a normal period (for example, a normal game), and a special period (for example, CZ) that has a higher probability of shifting to the advantageous state than the normal period, and a predetermined condition is satisfied (For example, at the end of the normal game cycle), a special period transition determining means (for example, a sub CPU 81) that determines whether or not to shift from the normal period to the special period, and an expectation (for example, Lottery rights (for example, lottery cards) having different levels, for example, sub CPU81, and the lottery in the special period. Advantageous state transition determining means (for example, sub CPU 81) for determining whether or not to shift to the advantageous state based on the lottery right determined by the interest determining means, wherein the lottery right determining means includes a predetermined number (For example, four) the lottery rights can be determined, and the lottery rights exceeding the predetermined number can be determined, and the advantageous state transition determination means can determine the predetermined number of lottery rights in a predetermined order (for example, In the order of the set) and decides whether or not to shift to the advantageous state with a probability corresponding to the degree of expectation associated with each lottery right, and the lottery right decision means exceeds the predetermined number When a lottery right is determined, regardless of the predetermined order, based on the expectation and the order of determination of the predetermined number of lottery rights (for example, acquisition order), It is characterized by comprising lottery right replacement means (for example, lottery card replacement processing shown in S546 of FIG. 67) for determining whether or not to replace the lottery right.

  In the fourth invention, as a state that is not an advantageous state (for example, the first AT period and the second AT period), a normal period (for example, a normal game) and a special period (for example, a high probability of shifting to an advantageous state than the normal period) CZ), a predetermined number (for example, four) of lottery rights (for example, lottery cards) are determined in the normal period, and a predetermined number of lottery rights are determined in a predetermined order (for example, for example, in the special period) Whether or not to shift from the special period to the advantageous state is determined with a probability corresponding to the degree of expectation (for example, level) associated with each lottery right.

  Further, lottery rights exceeding a predetermined number can be determined. When a lottery right exceeding a predetermined number is determined, whether to replace with a predetermined number of lottery rights is determined according to a difference in expectation. Therefore, even if a predetermined number of lottery rights have already been determined in the normal period, an opportunity to obtain a lottery right with a higher expectation will be given, and if lottery rights are replaced In the special period, since it is determined whether or not to shift to the advantageous state with a more advantageous probability, the expectation can be further enhanced with respect to the transition of the advantageous state.

  In the fourth invention, the lottery rights may be replaced in consideration of a predetermined order, which is the order in which the lottery rights are used in the special period. For example, when there are a plurality of lottery rights to be exchanged, the lottery rights used earlier may be exchanged. In this case, since it is determined at an earlier stage whether or not to shift to the advantageous state with a more advantageous probability, the expectation when shifting to the special period can be further increased.

  In the fourth invention, the lottery right is used in consideration of the order of determination in the predetermined number of lottery rights (for example, acquisition order) regardless of the predetermined order, which is the order in which the lottery right is used in the special period. Replacement may be performed. For example, when there are a plurality of lottery rights to be exchanged, the lottery rights that have been held before may be exchanged. As a result, for example, for a new player when the player is changed, it is possible to improve the willingness to play, and the game is not decided to shift to an advantageous state during the special period. It is possible to reinvigorate a player who is playing a game and restore his / her willingness to play, so that the interest of the game can be improved regardless of the situation of the player.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to a fourth aspect of the present invention relates to the predetermined number of lottery rights, the expected degree associated with each lottery right, and the predetermined order in a predetermined display mode (for example, “ A lottery right display means (for example, a lottery card display area 1101) for displaying in a “card” display mode) is further provided.

  In the fourth invention, the player may be shown the expected degree (for example, level) for each lottery right and a predetermined order that is the order in which the lottery right is used in the special period. In this case, it is possible to indicate to the player which lottery right is to be replaced, and to indicate to the player the difference in expectation level of the lottery right before and after the replacement. Further improvement can be achieved.

[A gaming machine according to the fifth invention]
In recent years, there has been known a gaming machine that terminates an advantageous state advantageous to a player based on the fact that the number of sheets in the advantageous state has reached a predetermined number (for example, prior art document 2: Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2005-124678). Issue gazette).

  In the gaming machine shown in Prior Art Document 2, the difference in the number of games is determined by the player from the number of game media (paid-out number) paid out to the player due to the establishment of a prize (display of the combination of symbols related to the grant of game media). Since it is calculated by subtracting the number of inserted game media (number of inserted games), it is one of the indexes for measuring the player's degree of acquisition of the number of game media.

  However, the gaming machine shown in Prior Art Document 2 has a problem in that the profit obtained in the advantageous state does not vary, and the game in the advantageous state becomes monotonous.

  The fifth invention is made in view of such a point, and provides a gaming machine in which the advantageous state is managed by the difference in number of sheets, and can change the end time of the advantageous state. With the goal.

  A gaming machine according to a fifth aspect of the invention is a symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R and display windows 4L, 4C, 4R) that displays a plurality of symbols in a plurality of rows, and an internal winning combination. Winning combination determination means (for example, internal lottery processing by the main CPU 51) and symbol variation start control means for starting the variation of symbols displayed on the symbol display means (for example, reel rotation start processing and reel control processing by the main CPU 51) A symbol fluctuation stop control means (for example, a reel stop control process and a reel control process by the main CPU 51) for stopping the fluctuation of symbols displayed on the symbol display means, and the symbol fluctuation stop control means to the symbol display means. When the change of the displayed symbol is stopped, the profit granting means (for example, the main CPU) that grants the profit according to the combination of the stopped symbols. 1), an advantageous state control means (for example, a sub AT) for controlling to an advantageous state (for example, the second AT period) in which a stop operation procedure advantageous to the player is notified. CPU81), difference number storage means for storing the difference number in the advantageous state (for example, a second AT management difference number counter), and in the advantageous state, a combination of symbols relating to the application of the game medium to the symbol display means Difference number update means for updating the difference number stored in the difference number storage means based on the displayed and the game medium being granted by the profit grant means (for example, the process shown in S489 of FIG. 65) In the advantageous state, the difference sheet update unit updates the difference sheet number, and the difference sheet storage unit stores the difference sheet number to a predetermined value. Based on the advantage state end determining means (for example, the process shown in S491 of FIG. 65) for determining the end of the advantageous state, and in the advantageous state, a predetermined right (for example, “special card (subtracting the difference number of sheets)”. A right grant determination means (for example, the process shown in S486 of FIG. 65) for determining whether or not the difference number is given by the difference number update means. When updated, a rate of change (for example, 1/2) for changing the value to be updated is associated, and the difference number updating means is provided when the predetermined right is given The difference number stored in the difference number storing means is updated based on the rate of change associated with the predetermined right (for example, the process shown in S488 in FIG. 65 is performed).

  In the fifth aspect of the invention, whether or not the advantageous state is ended is managed based on the difference number (for example, the value of the second AT management difference number counter) in the advantageous state (for example, the second AT period). Here, when a predetermined right (for example, “special card (difference number subtraction slow)”) is granted in the advantageous state, the rate of change (for example, ½) associated with the predetermined right As a result, the value at which the difference number is updated changes. Therefore, even when the advantageous state is managed by the difference in number of sheets, it is possible to change the end time of the advantageous state.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to the fifth aspect of the invention is a special state control means (for example, a first AT period) for controlling to a special state (for example, a first AT period) in which a procedure of a stop operation advantageous to the player is different from the advantageous state. , Sub CPU 81), extra lottery means for executing extra lottery in the special state (for example, the process shown in S456 of FIG. 64), and terminating the special state when a predetermined termination condition is satisfied. A special state end determination means for determining (for example, the process shown in S467 of FIG. 64), and the advantageous state control means is determined to end the special state by the special state end determination means In addition, it is controlled to the advantageous state, and the predetermined value is determined based on a lottery result by the extra lottery means.

  In the fifth aspect of the invention, the special state (for example, the first AT period) is entered into the advantageous state, and the predetermined value of the difference number at which the advantageous state ends is the lottery for the extra lottery in the special state. It may be determined by the result. In this case, since the predetermined value itself of the difference number at which the advantageous state is ended also changes, it is possible to further change the end timing of the advantageous state.

  In addition, in the gaming machine according to the fifth invention, the special state includes a first special state (for example, a first AT period (normal)) and a second special state (for example, the first AT period (during JAC)), The additional lottery means shifts from the first special state to the second special state by first lottery (for example, lottery of the additional type “difference number additional”) for determining whether or not to add the difference number. A second lottery (for example, a lottery of the push type “push order JAC” or “determined JAC”) for lottery of whether or not a stop operation procedure for making a notification is notified, and a transition to the second special state In addition, a third lottery (for example, the process of S565 in FIG. 69) for lotting the difference number to be added can be executed.

  In the fifth invention, in a special state, a predetermined value of the difference number that causes the advantageous state to end may be lottery by a plurality of lottery triggers. In this case, it is possible to diversify the lottery in the special state and further change the end timing of the advantageous state.

1 Pachislot machine 3L, 3C, 3R Reel 4L, 4C, 4R Display window 16 Start lever 16S Start switch 17L, 17C, 17R Stop button 17S Stop switch 41 Main control circuit 42 Sub control circuit 51 Main CPU
53 Main RAM
81 Sub CPU
83 Sub RAM

Claims (4)

A symbol display means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of columns;
An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination;
Symbol variation start control means for starting variation of symbols displayed on the symbol display means;
A symbol variation stop control means for stopping the variation of the symbol displayed on the symbol display means;
A profit granting means for granting a profit in accordance with the combination of the stopped symbols when the symbol variation displayed on the symbol display means is stopped by the symbol variation stop control means,
Advantageous state control means for controlling to an advantageous state in which a procedure of a stop operation advantageous to the player is notified;
A special period that has a normal period and a special period that has a higher probability of shifting to the advantageous state than the normal period, and determines whether or not to shift from the normal period to the special period when a predetermined condition is satisfied A period transition determining means;
Lottery right determining means capable of determining a plurality of lottery rights with different degrees of expectation in the normal period;
Special period first determining means for determining whether or not to shift to the advantageous state based on the lottery right determined by the lottery right determining means in the special period;
Whether or not the lottery right determined by the lottery right determining means is to be extinguished in the special period when the special period first determining means does not determine whether or not to shift to the advantageous state. A special period second determining means for determining;
In the special period, when it is determined that the lottery right is to be extinguished by the special period second determination unit, a special period third determination unit that determines the number of points to be granted;
In the special period, when it is determined that the lottery right is to be extinguished by the special period second determination unit, a special period end determination unit that determines to end the special period;
Advantageous state transition re-determination means for re-determining whether or not to shift to the advantageous state in the normal period when it is determined by the special period end determination means to end the special period;
The special period first determination means determines whether or not to shift to the advantageous state with a probability according to the expectation level associated with the lottery right determined by the lottery element determination means,
The advantageous state transition re-determination means re-determines whether or not to shift to the advantageous state with a probability corresponding to the number of points determined by the special period third determination means. The advantageous state transition re-determination means determines whether or not to shift to the advantageous state in the first game in which the special period has been determined to be terminated by the special period end determination means and has shifted from the special period to the normal period. Re-determined
2. The lottery right determining unit does not determine the lottery right when it is redetermined to shift to the advantageous state by the advantageous state transition re-determining unit. Gaming machine. The special period second determining means determines whether or not to extinguish the lottery right with a probability according to the expectation degree associated with the lottery right determined by the lottery element determining means,
The lottery rights include
A first expectation used in determining whether to shift to the advantageous state by the special period first determination means;
The second expectation used when determining whether or not the lottery right is to be extinguished by the special period second determining means is associated with the second period. The gaming machine described. In the special period, the special period first determining means comprises a special period fourth determining means for determining whether or not to determine whether or not to shift to the advantageous state.
The special period second determining means, when the special period fourth determining means determines that the special period first determining means does not determine whether or not to shift to the advantageous state, The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein it is determined whether or not a lottery right is to be extinguished.

Images