JP2017124256A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine enabling a prevention of an oversight of a freeze winning notification, as well as preventing a presentation for the winning notification from becoming patterned, and thereby enabling improvement of reduction of a player's amusement.SOLUTION: Reels 3L, 3C, and 3R become a freeze state by a winning of a "replay 10" in a lottery during an ART. When the freeze is started, a main CPU performs a lock number lottery to determine a presentation pattern of a reel action presentation to be performed in a next game after the freeze is released. Also, the main CPU repeats this lock number lottery, while a freeze continuation lottery is won consecutively which is to be performed by a simulative operation of a start lever. In this way, the lock numbers that have been won in the lottery till the freeze is released are stocked, and to next games after the freeze is released, reel action presentation patterns of the stocked lock numbers are configured to be sequentially released.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 29

Description

  The present invention relates to a rotary-type game machine such as a pachislot machine.

  Conventionally, a plurality of reels having a plurality of symbols arranged on each peripheral surface, a game medal, a coin, etc. (hereinafter referred to as “game medium”) are inserted, and a start lever is operated by a player. Detects a start switch that requests the start of rotation of a plurality of reels and a stop button provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels, and detects that the player has pressed, and stops rotation of the corresponding reel. A stop switch for outputting a signal requesting a signal, a plurality of stepping motors provided for each of the plurality of reels, and a signal output by the start switch and the stop switch. A reel control unit that controls the operation of each stepping motor and rotates and stops each reel. When it is detected that the lever has been operated, lottery is performed based on the random number value, and the reel is determined based on the result of the lottery (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”) and the timing at which the stop button is detected. There is known a so-called pachislot machine that stops the rotation of the machine.

  In this type of gaming machine, a player operates a start lever to rotate a plurality of reels, and presses a stop button to stop the plurality of reels, thereby playing one game (or unit game). Conventionally, there is known a gaming machine that notifies a lottery result of the unit game and a plurality of games after the next time, which is performed at the timing when the player operates the start lever, by a lamp or a variable display. .

  However, in the case of a gaming machine that performs so-called winning notification using a lamp or a variable display, if the player keeps his gaze on the reel, he / she may miss the winning notification using the lamp or the variable display.

  In addition, there is a gaming machine that performs a winning notification by stopping a specific symbol combination as a reach eye, but in this model, the player stores a combination pattern of a plurality of symbols constituting the reach eye. It was necessary to keep it, and the burden was heavy.

  Therefore, in order not to overlook the announcement per lottery as a winning notification, and to prevent the player's concentration on the game from being reduced, a slot machine that makes an announcement by starting a reel is proposed (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

JP 2009-570 A

  However, the above-described slot machine has a monotonous method of notification (so-called production), and may have a negative effect on the player.

  The present invention has been made in view of the circumstances as described above, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of a player.

  In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention includes a plurality of reels (3L, 3C, 3R) on which a plurality of symbols are arranged, and provides a privilege based on a stop display derived after variable display by the reels. In a grantable gaming machine (pachislot machine 1), in a unit game in which a predetermined condition is satisfied, a reel effect determining means (main CPU 73) capable of giving a right to generate a plurality of reel effects is provided, and the predetermined condition is satisfied In the subsequent game after the unit game, the plurality of reel effects are executed based on the right.

  With this configuration, when the gaming machine according to the present invention wins freezing while a specified number of games (ART games) advantageous for granting game media are being played, while the frozen state continues. By repeatedly performing the lottery of the production mode, stocking the various production modes won, and releasing the stocked production mode in order for the next game after the freeze state ends, The behavior of the reel in the next game can be controlled based on various effects. Therefore, it is possible to give continuity to the freeze winning notification (win notification).

  In particular, when playing a specified number of games, if the behavior of the reel in the next game after the freeze state has been changed in accordance with various production modes, the variation of the presentation for winning notifications is increased. become able to. This makes it easy to differentiate from other devices, and prevents the production of reels from becoming monotonous, making the winning notification method a pattern and reducing the player's interest. Can be improved.

  In addition, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, when the first right and the second right are given as the right, the reel effect based on the first right and the reel based on the second right The production is configured to be executable in different game units.

  With this configuration, it is possible to widen the variety of reel effects by distributing and releasing a plurality of stocked reel effects into a plurality of games (multiple unit games).

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of a player.

It is a figure which shows the functional flow of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. 1 is an overall perspective view showing an external structure of a pachislot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view which shows the state which opened the front door in order to demonstrate the internal structure of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the internal structure of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a rear view which shows the inside of the front door of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the main control circuit of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the sub control circuit of the pachi-slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the transition of the game state in the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | positioning table memorize | stored in main ROM of the pachi-slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol code table memorize | stored in main ROM of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table memorize | stored in main ROM of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the pushing order memorize | stored in main ROM of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention, and a winning combination of a replay and a small part. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table for non-bonus game states memorize | stored in main ROM of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the internal winning combination determination table for a small combination and replay memorize | stored in main ROM of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. (A) is a figure which shows the internal winning combination storage area which concerns on this Embodiment of this invention, (b) is a figure which shows the display combination storage area which concerns on this Embodiment of this invention, ( (c) is a figure which shows the operation stop button storage area | region which concerns on this Embodiment of this invention, (d) is a figure which shows the pressing order storage area | region which concerns on this Embodiment of this invention, (e ) Is a diagram showing a game state flag storage area according to the present embodiment of the present invention, and (f) is a diagram showing a carryover combination storage area according to the present embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the drawing priority order table selection table memorize | stored in main ROM of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. (A) is a figure which shows the drawing priority order table memorize | stored in main ROM of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention, (b) is the drawing priority order data which concerns on this embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows a storage area. It is a figure which shows the reel stop initial setting table memorize | stored in main ROM of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the reel action selection number table memorize | stored in main ROM of the pachi-slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the freeze continuation lottery table memorize | stored in main ROM of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the addition game number lottery table memorize | stored in sub ROM of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the main control process of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the process at the time of power-on called by the process of step S1 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the medal reception / start check process called by the process of step S3 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the internal lottery process called by the process of step S5 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the reel stop initial setting process called by the process of step S6 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the freeze start process called by the process of step S8 of FIG. It is a figure shown in order to demonstrate the outline | summary of the freeze start process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the freeze discharge | release process called by the process of step S9 of FIG. It is a figure shown in order to demonstrate the outline | summary of the freeze discharge | release process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of a reel stop control process called by the process of step S14 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of RT control process called by the process of step S18 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the replay operation | movement check process called by the process of step S19 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the interruption process by control of main CPU of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the sub control process of the pachi-slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the lamp | ramp control task in the sub control process of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the sound control task in the sub control process of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the mother task in the sub control process of the pachi-slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the main task in the process of step S160 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the main board | substrate communication task in the process of step S161 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the command analysis process called by the process of step S184 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the animation task in the process of step S162 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the production content determination process called by the process of step S190 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of the start command reception called by the process of step S215 in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process in ART called by the process of step S231 in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of the display command reception called by the process of step S221 in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the normal time process called by the process of step S272 in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of the freeze start command reception called by the process of step S223 in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of the stock discharge command reception called by the process of step S225 in FIG.

  A swivel-type pachislot machine, which is an example of a gaming machine according to the present invention, will be described below with reference to the drawings.

[Function flow of pachislot machine]
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachislot machine (game machine) 1 has a predetermined numerical value when a medal (game medium) is inserted by the player and the start lever (start operation instruction means) 16 is operated. One value (hereinafter, random value) is extracted from random numbers in a range (for example, “0 to 65535”).

  The internal winning combination determining means (main CPU 73 described later) performs lottery based on the extracted random number value and determines the internal winning combination. That is, the internal winning combination determining means is configured to detect a plurality of combinations based on detection of a unit game start operation on the start lever 16 (establishment of a predetermined start condition) by a start switch 57 (see FIG. 6) as start operation detection means. The internal winning combination is determined with a predetermined probability from the inside.

  Along with the determination of the internal winning combination, the combination of symbols that allows display along the winning determination line 8 (see FIG. 2) described later as an effective line is determined by the symbol determining means (main CPU 73 described later). Is done. The types of symbol combinations include those related to “winning” in which merits such as paying out medals, re-playing (replay) operations, etc. are given to the player, and those other than so-called “losing”. Is provided.

  As for the “winning”, “replays 1 to 10” and “small roles 1 to 9” which are types of symbol combinations managed by the main control circuit 71 with and without accompanying game state transitions. (See FIG. 12).

  Subsequently, after the plurality of reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotated, when the player presses the stop buttons 17L, 17C, 17R, the reel stop control means (main CPU 73) Based on the timing at which the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R are pressed, the symbol display means (display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R described later) is controlled to stop the rotation of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Do.

  Here, in the pachislot machine 1, basically, within a specified time from when the stop operation execution of pressing the stop buttons 17L, 17C, 17R is detected by the stop operation detecting means (a stop switch board 58 described later), Control to stop the rotation of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed. In the present embodiment, the number of symbols that move with the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R within the specified time is referred to as “the number of sliding symbols”, and the maximum number is the number of four symbols (the maximum number of sliding symbols). ) (So-called 4-frame control).

  When the internal winning combination allowing the display of the symbol combination related to “winning” is determined, the reel stop control means uses the specified time to determine that the symbol combination is the winning determination line 8 (FIG. 2). The rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped within the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces so as to be displayed as much as possible.

  On the other hand, combinations of symbols that are not allowed to be displayed by the internal winning combination are not displayed along the winning determination line 8 (see FIG. 2) using the specified time. The rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped within the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces.

  Thus, when the rotation of the plurality of reels 3L, 3C, 3R is all stopped, the display combination determining means (main CPU 73 described later) displays the combination of symbols displayed along the winning determination line 8 (see FIG. 2). Then, it is determined whether or not it is related to “winning”. That is, the display combination determining means determines whether the combination is established or not established based on the combination of symbols stopped on the winning determination line 8 based on the fact that the change of the symbols is stopped by the reel stop control means.

  When it is determined that the game is related to “winning”, a bonus such as a medal payout is given to the player.

  A series of flows as described above is performed as one game (one unit game) in the pachislot machine 1.

  In the present embodiment, the reel stop operation (depressing the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R) that is first performed when all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotating is the first stop operation and the first stop. The stop operation performed after the operation is referred to as a second stop operation, and the stop operation performed after the second stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation.

  Further, in the pachislot machine 1, in the above-described series of flows, the image display performed by the liquid crystal display device 10, the light output performed by the lamp (LED etc.) 20, the sound performed by the speakers 48L, 48R, 49L, 49R. Various effects are performed using the output or a combination thereof.

  In addition, a notification sound corresponding to the winning combination is output from the speakers 48L, 48R, 49L, 49R. This notification sound is output when the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R are pressed. Thereby, the effect performed after the operation of the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R is finished does not compete with the notification sound.

  When the start lever 16 is operated by the player, an effect random number value (hereinafter referred to as an effect random number value) is extracted separately from the random number value used for determining the internal winning combination. When the effect random number value is extracted, the effect content determining means (sub CPU 82 described later) determines, by lottery, what is to be executed this time among a plurality of types of effect contents (effect data) associated with the internal winning combination. To do.

  When the production contents are determined, the production means (the liquid crystal display device 10, the speakers 48L, 48R, 49L, 49R, the lamp 20), when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started, the reels 3L, 3C. When the rotation of 3R is stopped, the execution of the effect is advanced in conjunction with each opportunity, such as when it is determined whether it is related to “winning” or not.

  A part of the effect is executed on condition that a bet button (a MAXBET button 12 described later, a 1BET button 14 described later) is operated.

  In this way, in the pachislot machine 1, 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. To improve the player's interest.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when a specific internal winning combination (specific combination) is determined during the ART described later, a freeze winning notification with a reel action effect is performed as a winning notification to the player. It has become.

  Although details will be described later, the reel action effect is a normal game of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R that is continuously performed every time the start lever 16 is pseudo-operated in the next game after the release of the freeze. Is different behavior (for example, reverse rotation, low-speed rotation, vibration, etc.). As a result, it is possible to make a player who keeps his gaze on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R reliably recognize the winning notification without reducing the concentration on the game. It is possible to have a sense of expectation.

  Further, as a privilege given to the player, at the time of the freeze winning notification accompanying the reel action effect, the number of games is added to the prescribed number of ART games. Thereby, it is possible to improve the interest with respect to a game.

[Pachislot machine structure]
Next, the structure of the pachislot machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

<External structure>
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an external structure of the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, the exterior body 2 of the pachislot machine 1 includes a cabinet 2a that houses a reel, a circuit board, and the like, and a front door 2b that is attached to the cabinet 2a so as to be opened and closed.

  Handles 7 are provided on both side surfaces of the cabinet 2a. The handle 7 is a recess that is put on when carrying the pachi-slot machine 1.

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

  The front door 2b can be unlocked by a door key 15 provided on the front right side. The door key 15 has a function of releasing the stop and releasing an error in addition to the function of releasing the key lock. By turning the door key 15 counterclockwise, it is possible to cancel the stop and cancel the error.

  A liquid crystal display device 10 is provided at the center of the front door 2b. In the liquid crystal display device 10, a display screen including symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R as symbol display means is provided so as to be positioned on the near side when superimposed on the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R when viewed from the front. It has been.

  In the present embodiment, the entire display screen including the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R is used to display an image and execute an effect.

  The symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R are provided corresponding to the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R, respectively. The symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R serve as display windows, and a part of a plurality of symbols displayed on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R provided behind the symbols is displayed from the outside. It is displayed so as to be visible.

  Hereinafter, the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R are respectively referred to as a left display window 4L, a middle display window 4C, and a right display window 4R (collectively referred to as display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R).

  When the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R provided behind the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R is stopped, the display window 4L, 4C, and 4R, One symbol (three in total) is displayed in each of the middle and lower regions. A target for determining whether or not to win a pseudo line that is a combination of any one of the three areas of the upper, middle, and lower stages of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. Is defined as an effective line (winning determination line).

  In the present embodiment, one winning determination line 8 is provided. The winning determination line 8 includes a combination of the middle stage of the left display window 4L, the middle stage of the middle display window 4C, and the middle stage of the right display window 4R.

  Below the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 10, a 7-segment display 6 including a 7-segment LED (Light Emitting Diode) is provided. 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 payout number) and the number of medals deposited in the pachislot machine 1 (hereinafter referred to as credit number). Digital display.

  The front door 2b is provided with various devices to be operated by the player. The selection button 9a and the determination button 9b are for selecting items in a hall menu (not shown) displayed on the liquid crystal display device 10. The medal slot 11 is provided to accept a medal dropped from the outside by the player. The medals received in the medal slot 11 are inserted into one game with a predetermined number as the upper limit, and the amount exceeding the specified number is deposited inside the pachislot machine 1 (so-called Credit function).

  The MAXBET button 12 is provided to insert the maximum specified number that can be inserted in one game from medals deposited inside the pachislot machine 1. The 1BET button 14 is provided to insert one medal into one game from medals deposited inside the pachislot machine 1.

  A checkout button (not shown) is provided for discharging medals deposited inside the pachislot machine 1 to the outside. The settlement button is provided on the front portion of the front door 2b, and can be operated from the outside without opening the front door 2b, like the MAXBET button 12, the 1BET button 14, and the like.

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

  The medal payout port 18 guides medals discharged by driving a hopper device 34 described later to the outside. The medals discharged from the medal payout opening 18 are stored in the medal tray 19.

  A plurality of lamps 20 are prepared in order to output light in accordance with a turn-on / off pattern according to the production contents, and a part of the lamps 20 is also used to illuminate the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  The speaker holes 21L, 21R, 22L, and 22R are provided to output sound such as sound effects and music corresponding to the contents of the performance.

<Internal structure>
3 to 5 are perspective views showing the internal structure of the pachislot machine 1. In FIG. 3, the front door 2b is opened, and the structure on the back side of the front door 2b and the structure inside the cabinet 2a are shown. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the inside of the cabinet 2a. FIG. 5 is an explanatory view showing the back side of the front door 2b.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a main control board 31 constituting a main control circuit 71 (see FIG. 7) is disposed on the upper side inside the cabinet 2a. The main control circuit 71 is a circuit that controls the main flow of the game in the pachislot machine 1 such as determination of the internal winning combination, rotation and stop of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and determination of the presence or absence of winning. A specific configuration of the main control circuit 71 will be described later.

  Three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are provided in the center inside the cabinet 2a. Note that FIG. 4 shows a state in which the reel body is exposed by removing the sheet material from each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Each stepping motor 38c is connected to the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R via gears having a predetermined reduction ratio (see FIG. 6).

  When the interior of the cabinet 2a is viewed from the front, a setting key type switch 32 and an external concentrated terminal plate 33 are disposed on the right side of the right reel 3R.

  The setting key type switch 32 is used when changing or confirming the setting value of the pachislot machine 1. Therefore, the setting value can be changed by the setting key type switch 32. The set value is a value indicating the degree of advantage for the player, and can be set, for example, in six stages from “1” to “6”.

  The main CPU 73 described later changes the probability that each combination such as a replay combination or a small combination is determined as an internal winning combination by selecting an internal lottery table described later based on the set value. The set values are “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, and “6” when arranged in order from the disadvantage to the player. That is, the case where the set value is “6” is most advantageous for the player.

  However, in the present embodiment, it is assumed that a game is performed using a predetermined internal lottery table (see FIG. 14).

  The external concentrated terminal plate 33 is attached to the side plate of the cabinet 2a. The external concentration terminal board 33 is provided for outputting signals such as a medal insertion signal, a medal payout signal, and a security signal to the outside of the pachislot machine 1.

  Below the interior of the cabinet 2a, there is provided a hopper device 34 which is a medal payout device having a structure capable of storing a large amount of medals and discharging them one by one. This hopper device 34 pays out medals when the number of stored medals exceeds 50, for example, or when the settlement button is pressed and the medals are settled. The medals paid out by the hopper device 34 are discharged from the medal payout outlet 18 (see FIG. 2).

  When the interior of the cabinet 2a is viewed from the front, a medal auxiliary store 35 for storing medals overflowing from the hopper device 34 is disposed on the right side of the hopper device 34. Further, when the interior of the cabinet 2a is viewed from the front, a power supply device 36 is provided on the left side of the hopper device 34 for supplying necessary power to each device of the pachislot machine 1. The power supply device 36 includes a power switch 36a and a power supply board 36b (see FIG. 6).

  A sub speaker 37 is disposed between the hopper device 34 and the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, a sub-control board case 42 that houses a sub-control board 41 (see FIG. 6) is disposed on the upper side of the back surface of the front door 2 b. The sub control board 41 is opposed to the main control board 31 inside the cabinet 2a via the sub control board case. And the sub control board 41 comprises the sub control circuit 81 (refer FIG. 8). The sub-control circuit 81 is a circuit that controls the execution of effects by displaying images. A specific configuration of the sub control circuit 81 will be described later.

  A sub-relay board 43 is disposed on the right side of the sub-control board case 42 when the front door 2b is viewed from the back side. The sub-relay board 43 is a board that relays the wiring between the sub-control board 41 and a board disposed around the sub-control board 41. In addition, as a board | substrate arrange | positioned around the sub control board 41, LED board 45A, 45B, 45C mentioned later and the sound I / O board | substrate 46 (refer FIG. 6) are mentioned.

  The LED board 45A is disposed above the sub control board case 42 when viewed from the back side of the front door 2b. The LED board 45B is disposed on the right side of the sub relay board 43 as viewed from the back side of the front door 2b, and the LED board 45C is disposed on the left side of the sub relay board 43. These LED boards 45A, 45B, and 45C display a blinking pattern according to the effect executed by the control of the sub control circuit 81 (see FIG. 8).

  The sound I / O substrate 46 is disposed at the center (below the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R) on the back surface of the front door 2b. The sound I / O board 46 outputs sound to speakers 48L, 48R, 49L, and 49R described later.

  A gaming operation display board 47 is disposed below the sound I / O board 46. This game operation display board 47 displays the number of medals inserted when the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotatable when receiving insertion of medals and when performing re-playing. 6 is a substrate to be displayed on the screen.

  Upper speakers 48L and 48R are arranged on the left and right sides of the sound I / O board 46 and the game operation display board 47. And lower speaker 49L, 49R is arrange | positioned in the lower side in the back surface of the front door 2b. The upper speakers 48L and 48R face the speaker holes 21L and 21R, respectively, and the lower speakers 49L and 49R face the speaker holes 22L and 22R, respectively.

  A selector 51 and a door opening / closing monitoring switch 52 are disposed between the upper speaker 48R and the lower speaker 49R. The selector 51 is a device for selecting whether or not the medal material or shape is appropriate, and guides the appropriate medal received in the medal insertion slot 11 to the hopper device 34. A medal passage sensor (not shown) for detecting that an appropriate medal has passed is provided on a path through which the medal passes in the selector 51.

  The door open / close monitoring switch 52 is disposed on the left side of the selector 51 when the front door 2b is viewed from the back side. The door opening / closing monitoring switch 52 outputs a security signal for notifying the opening / closing of the front door 2b to the outside of the pachi-slot machine 1.

  A door relay board 53 is disposed on the right side of the selector 51 when the front door 2b is viewed from the back side. The door relay board 53 is a board that relays wiring between the main control board 31 (see FIG. 6), various buttons and switches, the sub control board 41 (see FIG. 6), the game operation display board 47 and the selector 51. It is.

  As various buttons and switches, for example, the MAXBET button 12, the 1BET button 14, the settlement button (not shown), the door opening / closing monitoring switch 52, and the payout rate are switched to one of six predetermined stages. Examples thereof include a reset switch (not shown) as a setting change switch, a 1BET switch 55A, a MAXBET switch 55B, a start switch 57, and the like which will be described later.

  A 24h door opening / closing monitoring unit 54 is disposed below the door relay board 53. The 24h door opening / closing monitoring unit 54 stores the opening / closing history of the front door 2b. When the front door 2b is opened or the selector 51 is removed, a signal for displaying an error on the liquid crystal display device 10 is output to the sub control board 41 (sub control circuit 81).

<Control system of pachislot machine>
Next, a control system provided in the pachislot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a control system of the pachislot machine 1.

  The pachi-slot machine 1 includes a main control board 31 disposed in the cabinet 2a and a sub control board 41 disposed in the front door 2b. The main control board 31 includes a setting key switch 32, an external concentration terminal board 33, a hopper device 34, a motor drive circuit 38a, a reel position detection circuit 38b, a power supply board 36b of the power supply device 36, and a medal. Auxiliary warehouse switch 39 is connected.

  Since the setting key type switch 32, the external concentration terminal board 33, and the hopper device 34 have been described above, the description thereof will be omitted.

  A power switch 36 a and a power plug 36 c are connected to the power supply board 36 b of the power supply device 36. The power plug 36c and the cord connecting the power plug 36c and the power board 36b are drawn out from a through hole (not shown) provided in the back surface of the cabinet 2a. And the power plug 36c is inserted in the insertion port of the power outlet in the hole which is provided in the exterior of the pachi-slot machine 1, and is not shown.

  The motor drive circuit 38a outputs a drive signal for rotating each stepping motor 38c provided corresponding to each reel 3L, 3C, 3R in response to a command signal from the main control circuit 71 (see FIG. 7). It is a circuit to do.

  The reel position detection circuit 38b receives an output pulse signal from a photo sensor (not shown), detects the rotational position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, and outputs a signal corresponding to the detection result to the main control circuit 71.

  These motor drive circuit 38a, reel position detection circuit 38b, stepping motor 38c, and main control circuit 71 are based on the detection of the start operation performed by the start switch 57 (satisfaction of a predetermined start condition), and each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. Is rotated to form a so-called symbol control means for changing a plurality of symbols displayed by the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Further, the main CPU 73 determines each winning combination based on the determined internal winning combination and the timing when the stop buttons 17L, 17C, 17R detected by the stop operation detecting means (stop switch board 58 described later) are stopped. By stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, a reel stop control unit is configured to stop the fluctuation of the symbols displayed on the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R (see FIG. 2).

  The medal auxiliary warehouse switch 39 is provided in the medal auxiliary warehouse 35. This medal auxiliary box switch 39 detects whether or not the medal auxiliary box 35 is full of medals.

  The main control board 31 is connected to the selector 51, the door opening / closing monitoring switch 52, the game operation display board 47, the 1BET switch 55A, the MAXBET switch 55B, the checkout switch 56, the start switch 57, and the stop switch via the door relay board 53. The board 58, the stop release switch 63, and the sub relay board 43 are connected.

  Since the selector 51, the door opening / closing monitoring switch 52, and the game operation display board 47 have been described above, description thereof will be omitted.

  The main control board 31 and the door relay board 53 and the door relay board 53 and the sub relay board 43 are connected by optical cables, respectively. Bidirectional communication is performed between the main control board 31 and the door relay board 53. One-way communication from the door relay board 53 to the sub relay board 43 is performed between the door relay board 53 and the sub relay board 43. Thus, one-way communication from the main control board 31 to the sub-control board 41 between the main control board 31 and the sub-control board 41 connected to the sub-relay board 43 by a board to board (BOARD TO BOARD). Is done.

  The 1BET switch 55A detects that the 1BET button 14 has been pressed by the player. The MAXBET switch 55B detects the operation result of the MAXBET button 12 that is operated to perform the MAXBET.

  The settlement switch 56 detects that a settlement button (not shown) has been pressed by the player.

  The start switch 57 detects that the start lever 16 has been operated by the player (start operation).

  The stop release switch 63 is a switch operated when releasing the stop. The stop release switch 63 is provided on the door key 15 (FIG. 2) for key lock / key lock release of the front door 2b, and the stop release can be performed by turning the key 15 counterclockwise.

  Incidentally, by turning the door key 15 counterclockwise, in addition to releasing the stop, it is possible to cancel the error.

  The stop switch substrate 58 is a substrate that constitutes a circuit for stopping the rotating reel and a circuit for displaying the stopable reel by the lamp 20 or the like. The stop switch board 58 is provided with a stop switch (not shown) for each stop button 17L, 17C, 17R corresponding to each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. These stop switches detect that the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R are pressed by the player (stop operation). That is, the stop switch board 58 constitutes a stop operation detecting means for detecting a stop operation for stopping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  The 7-segment display 6 and the LED 59 are connected to the game operation display board 47. For example, the LED 59 lights a mark for displaying the start of a game, a mark for replaying, and the like.

  The sub control board 41 is connected to the main control board 31 via the door relay board 53 and the sub relay board 43. LED board 45A, 45B, 45C, sound I / O board 46, and 24h door open / close monitoring unit 54 are connected to the sub control board 41 through a sub relay board 43.

  In addition to the speakers 48L, 48R, 49L, 49R, a selection switch SW1 and a determination switch SW2 are connected to the sound I / O board 46. The selection switch SW1 and the determination switch SW2 are switches that receive the operation results of the selection button 9a and the determination button 9b described above in FIG. 2, and are used to select items in the hall menu.

  In addition to the lamp 20, movable body devices 64A and 64B are connected to the LED substrates 45A, 45B and 45C. The movable body devices 64A and 64B are production movable bodies controlled by the sub-control board 41, so-called movable accessories.

  Since the LED boards 45A, 45B, 45C, the sound I / O board 46, and the 24h door opening / closing monitoring unit 54 have been described above, description thereof will be omitted.

  Further, the ROM cartridge substrate 61 and the liquid crystal relay substrate 62 are connected to the sub control substrate 41. The ROM cartridge substrate 61 and the liquid crystal relay substrate 62 are accommodated in the sub control board case 42 together with the sub control board 41.

  The ROM cartridge substrate 61 is a substrate for managing production images (video), sound, LED substrates 45A, 45B, and 45C and communication data.

  The liquid crystal relay substrate 62 is a substrate that relays the wiring between the sub control substrate 41 and the liquid crystal display device 10.

<Main control circuit>
Next, the main control circuit 71 constituted by the main control board 31 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the main control circuit 71 of the pachislot machine 1.

  The main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 72 installed on the main control board 31 as a main component. The microcomputer 72 includes a main CPU 73, a main ROM 74, and a main RAM 75.

  The main ROM 74 stores a control program executed by the main CPU 73, a data table, data for transmitting various control commands (commands) to the sub control circuit 81, and the like.

  The main RAM 75 is provided with a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination determined by executing the control program.

  The main RAM 75 is a production mode stock means for stocking lock numbers, which will be described later, and constitutes a main stock storage area (not shown).

  Connected to the main CPU 73 are a clock pulse generation circuit 76, a frequency divider 77, a random number generator 78 and a sampling circuit 79.

  The clock pulse generation circuit 76 and the frequency divider 77 generate clock pulses. The main CPU 73 executes a control program based on the generated clock pulse.

  The random number generator 78 generates a random number in a predetermined range (for example, “0 to 65535”). The sampling circuit 79 extracts one value from the generated random numbers.

  After detecting the reel index, the main CPU 73 counts the number of times that the motor drive circuit 38a has output pulses to the stepping motors 38c of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Thereby, the main CPU 73 manages the rotation angle of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R (mainly, how many symbols the reels 3L, 3C, 3R have rotated).

  Here, management of the rotation angles of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R will be specifically described. The number of pulses output from the motor drive circuit 38 a to the stepping motor 38 c is counted by a pulse counter (not shown) provided in the main RAM 75. A symbol counter (not shown) provided in the main RAM 75 is incremented by one each time the output of a predetermined number of pulses (for example, 16 times) necessary for rotation of one symbol is counted by the pulse counter. Is done.

  The symbol counter is provided for each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. The value of the symbol counter is cleared when the reel index is detected by the reel position detection circuit 38b (see FIG. 6).

  In other words, in the present embodiment, by managing 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 3L, 3C, 3R is detected with reference to the position where the reel index is detected.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the maximum number of sliding symbols is set to four symbols. Therefore, when the left stop button 17L is pressed, the symbols of the left reel 3L in the middle of the left display window 4L and the symbols within the range up to the four symbols ahead are displayed in the middle of the left display window 4L. It becomes a symbol that can be stopped at once.

<Sub control circuit>
Next, the sub control circuit 81 constituted by the sub control board 41 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the sub control circuit 81 of the pachislot machine 1.

  The sub control circuit 81 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 71 and performs processing such as determination and execution of effect contents based on a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The sub control circuit 81 basically includes a sub CPU 82, a sub RAM 83, a rendering processor 84, a drawing RAM 85, a driver 86, and a sub ROM 87.

  The sub CPU 82 controls the output of video, sound, and light in accordance with a control program stored in the sub ROM 87 in accordance with a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71.

  The sub ROM 87 basically includes a program storage area and a data storage area.

  In the present embodiment, a control program executed by the sub CPU 82 is stored in the program storage area of the sub ROM 87. For example, in the control program, a main board communication task for controlling communication with the main control circuit 71, a production random number value, a production content determination process subroutine for performing production content determination and registration, etc. Is included.

  Further, a main task for controlling the display (drawing process) of the image by the liquid crystal display device 10 (see FIG. 6) based on the determined contents of the effect, a lamp control task for controlling the output of light by the lamp 20, speakers 48L, 48R, A sound control task for controlling sound output by 49L and 49R is included.

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

  The sub RAM 83 is provided with a storage area for registering the determined contents of the effect (effect data) and a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination transmitted from the main control circuit 71.

  The sub RAM 83 is a game frequency stock means for stocking the number of added games (number of added games), which will be described later, in association with a lock number, and constitutes a sub-side stock storage area (not shown). ing.

  The sub CPU 82, the rendering processor 84, the drawing RAM (including the frame buffer) 85, and the driver 86 create a video according to the animation data designated by the contents of the presentation, and output the created video to the liquid crystal relay board 62. The image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 10.

  In addition, the sub CPU 82 causes the speakers 48L, 48R, 49L, and 49R to output sounds such as BGM according to the sound data specified by the production contents. Further, the sub CPU 82 constitutes a lamp drive control means, and controls lighting and extinguishing of the lamp 20 according to the lamp data designated by the contents of the effect.

  The sub control board 41 constituting such a sub control circuit 81 is housed in the sub control board case 42 (see FIG. 5). The sub-control board case 42 has a plated portion formed on the entire outer surface of the case main body, so that the cost can be reduced as compared with the case where a radio wave blocking sheet is used.

[Game state transition]
As shown in FIG. 9, the pachislot machine 1 has RT0 gaming state, RT1 gaming state, RT2 gaming state, and RT3 gaming state (during ART) as the gaming state on the main control side controlled by the main control circuit 71. .

  The RT0 gaming state is a gaming state in which a winning number is determined based on the internal lottery table for non-bonus gaming state (see FIG. 14), and the replay low probability state (low probability) Replay state).

  That is, the RT0 gaming state is a gaming state in which an internal winning combination is lottery with the lottery value described in the RT0 gaming state column in FIG. In this RT0 gaming state, the re-game player is internally won only for “Replay 1” which is not related to the transition of the gaming state.

  On the other hand, as a role related to “winning”, a case where “Small 1 + Small 2 + Small 3 + Small 4” is won internally, and “Small 1 + Small 5 + Short 6 + Small 7” is internally won. In some cases, there is a case where “Pocket 8” is won internally and “Pocket 8 + Minor 9” is internally won.

  In the present embodiment, the probability of winning the winning combination (small winning combination) is common to each gaming state (RT0, RT1, RT2, RT3).

  The gaming state shifts to the RT1 gaming state when any of “RT transition symbols 1 and 2” is displayed in the RT0 gaming state (see FIG. 12).

  The RT1 gaming state is a gaming state in which a winning number is lottered based on the non-bonus gaming state internal lottery table (see FIG. 14), and is a replay low probability state (low probability replaying state) in which the winning probability of the replay role is low. is there.

  That is, the RT1 gaming state is a gaming state in which the internal winning combination is lottery with the lottery value described in the RT1 gaming state column in FIG. In this RT1 game state, regarding the re-gamer, “Replay 1” not related to the game state transition, “Replay 2” related to the game state transition + “Replay 5” not related to the game state transition, "Replay 3" related to gaming state transition + "Replay 5" not related to gaming state transition, "Replay 4" related to gaming state transition + "Replay 5" not related to gaming state transition, Will win in the same probability.

  The probability of winning the winning combination (small winning combination) is the same as in the case of the RT0 gaming state, and the description is omitted.

  The gaming state transitions to the RT2 gaming state when “Replays 2 to 4” are won in the RT1 gaming state, that is, any of “Replays 2 to 4” is displayed.

  The RT2 gaming state is a gaming state in which a winning number is drawn based on an internal lottery table for non-bonus gaming states (see FIG. 14), and a replay role having a slightly higher winning probability of a replay role than the RT0 gaming state and the RT1 gaming state is being replayed. Probability state (low probability replay state).

  That is, the RT2 gaming state is a gaming state in which an internal winning combination is lottered with the lottery value described in the RT2 gaming state column in FIG. In this RT2 gaming state, regarding the re-gamer, “Replay 1” not related to the transition of the gaming state, “Replay 6” related to the transition of the gaming state + “Replay 9” not related to the transition of the gaming state, "Replay 7" related to gaming state transition + "Replay 9" not related to gaming state transition, "Replay 8" related to gaming state transition + "Replay 9" not related to gaming state transition, Will win in the same probability.

  Since the probability of winning the winning combination (small winning combination) is the same as in the case of each gaming state of RT0 and RT1, description thereof will be omitted.

  The gaming state shifts to the RT3 gaming state when “Replay 6-8” is won in the RT2 gaming state, that is, when any of “Replays 6-8” is displayed.

  Further, in the RT2 gaming state, either “Replay 9” or “RT transition symbols 1 and 2” is displayed, thereby shifting to the RT1 gaming state.

  The RT3 gaming state is a gaming state (During ART) in which a winning number is drawn based on an internal lottery table for non-bonus gaming states (see FIG. 14), and the replay height is higher than the RT2 gaming state. Probability state (high probability replay state).

  That is, the RT3 gaming state is a gaming state in which an internal winning combination is lottery with the lottery value described in the RT3 gaming state column in FIG. In this RT3 gaming state, regarding the re-game player, “Replay 1” not related to the game state transition and “Replay 10 (specific role)” not related to the game state transition are internally won.

  That is, as the replay high probability state, the winning probability of “Replay 1, 10” in the RT3 gaming state is set to be higher than in the gaming states of RT0, RT1, and RT2.

  The probability of winning the winning combination (small winning combination) is the same as in the case of each gaming state of RT0, RT1, and RT2, and will not be described.

  The gaming state shifts to the RT1 gaming state when any of “RT transition symbols 1 and 2” is displayed in the RT3 gaming state.

  In addition, the RT3 gaming state has won the ART winning flag lottery in the RT2 gaming state as a result of winning the “small role 9” as a specific condition or when winning the “small role 8” Accordingly, an ART winning flag (described later) is turned on, and when “Replay 6-8” is won in that situation, that is, “Replay 6-8” is displayed, so that the ART state (specific effect state) It becomes.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 73 constitutes the gaming state transition control means of the present invention.

  Here, “Replay 10” is the case where the internal winning combination is the winning number 8 as shown in FIG. 13, and regardless of which of the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R is first stopped, As shown in FIG. 12, the winning combination (specific identification) is established when “Bell-Watermelon-Bell (predetermined symbol combination)” is stopped and displayed in the middle stage (on the winning determination line 8) of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. Role).

  By winning this “Replay 10” during ART, a freeze winning announcement accompanied by a reel action effect, more specifically, a freeze start process (see FIGS. 28 and 29) and a freeze release process (see FIG. 28) described later. 30, see FIG. 31).

  The ART state is a gaming state that is executed when the sub-control (sub) side shifts to the AT gaming state in the RT3 gaming state on the main control (main) side, and is realized by the main CPU 73 and the sub CPU 82. . That is, the main CPU 73 and the sub CPU 82 constitute so-called specific game execution means.

  Further, in the present embodiment, 50 games are set as the prescribed number of games in the ART state (the number of ART games described later), but the present invention is not limited to this.

  Also, the gaming states of RT0, RT1, RT2, and RT3 are not RTs for managing the number of games, and shift to other gaming states only when the transition condition is satisfied. In that sense, each gaming state of RT0, RT1, RT2, RT3 is infinite RT.

[Various data tables on the main side]
10 to 21 are various data tables stored in the main ROM 74.

<Pattern arrangement table>
The symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 10 represents the arrangement of symbols arranged on the peripheral surfaces of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R by data. The symbol arrangement table defines the correspondence between 21 symbol positions 0 to 20 and symbols corresponding to these symbol positions.

  Symbol positions 0 to 20 indicate 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 20 can be specified by referring to this symbol arrangement table using the value of the symbol counter.

  The types of symbols include “Red 7”, “Blue 7”, “Yellow 7”, “Watermelon”, “Bell”, and “Replay”. “Red 7”, “Blue 7” and “Yellow 7” (hereinafter, these may be collectively referred to as “7 symbols”) are arranged at intervals of 7 frames in each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. . “Watermelon”, “Bell”, and “Replay” are arranged at intervals of three frames or four frames in each reel 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Each symbol arranged on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is defined by the symbol code table shown in FIG. 11, and is distinguished by 1 byte (8 bits) data.

  The symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 10 assigns a symbol located in the middle stage of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R (a symbol passing through the middle stage of the display window) to the symbol position 0 when the reel index is detected. A correspondence relationship in which symbol positions 0 to 20 are assigned to each of the 21 symbols is defined in the order of variation in the rotation direction of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

  In this way, by specifying the middle stage of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R as a reference, the type of symbol positioned in the middle stage of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R is specified for each of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Can do.

<Design code table>
The symbol code table shown in FIG. 11 stores data for specifying symbols arranged on the peripheral surfaces of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  As described above, the symbols used in the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment are “red 7”, “blue 7”, “yellow 7”, “watermelon”, “bell”, and “replay”. is there.

  In the symbol code table, “00000001” is assigned as data to the “red 7” symbol (symbol code 1). “00000010” is assigned as data to the “blue 7” symbol (symbol code 2). “00000011” is assigned as data to the “yellow 7” symbol (symbol code 3).

  “00000100” is assigned as data to the “watermelon” symbol (symbol code 4). For the “bell” symbol (symbol code 5), “00000101” is assigned as data. “00000110” is assigned as data to the “replay” symbol (symbol code 6).

<Design combination table>
The symbol combination table shown in FIG. 12 defines the correspondence between symbol combinations, winning action flags, and payout numbers.

  In the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a combination of symbols arranged along the validated winning determination line 8 is a target of determination for winning or operating. That is, it is determined whether or not the combination of symbols arranged along the activated winning determination line 8 (see FIG. 2) matches a predetermined combination of symbols.

  The predetermined symbol combination is a symbol combination defined in the symbol combination table.

  When the combination of symbols arranged along the validated winning determination line 8 matches a predetermined symbol combination, medals are paid out, re-game is performed, or the game state is shifted.

≪Pattern combination≫
The symbol combination includes a combination of a middle symbol of the left reel 3L, a middle symbol of the middle reel 3C, and a middle symbol of the right reel 3R.

  As described above, it is determined whether or not the symbol combination in the symbol combination table matches the symbol combination arranged along the winning determination line 8. As the combination (display combination) for which the winning determination is made, there are “replay combination (replay 1 to 10)” and “small combination (small combination 1 to 9)”.

  The “replay combination” is a combination in which a game with the same number of medals as the medals inserted for playing a game can be performed without inserting new medals. Therefore, the number of payouts at the time of winning determination is zero.

  “Replay 1” is a normal replay in which a winning determination is made when “replay-replay-replay” is arranged along the winning determination line 8.

  “Replay 2” is a promotion replay in which a winning determination is made when “Replay-Red 7-Replay” is arranged along the winning determination line 8. By winning “Replay 2”, the gaming state shifts from the RT1 gaming state to the RT2 gaming state.

  “Replay 3” is a promotion replay in which a winning determination is made when “replay-blue 7-replay” is arranged along the winning determination line 8. By winning “Replay 3”, the gaming state shifts from the RT1 gaming state to the RT2 gaming state.

  “Replay 4” is a promotion replay in which a winning determination is made when “Replay-Yellow 7-Replay” is arranged along the winning determination line 8. By winning “Replay 4”, the gaming state shifts from the RT1 gaming state to the RT2 gaming state.

  “Replay 5” is a replay in which a winning determination is made when “replay-bell-replay” is arranged along the winning determination line 8. “Replay 5” wins simultaneously with “Replay 2”, “Replay 3” and “Replay 4” when the internal winning combination is the winning number 2 to the winning number 4.

  “Replay 6” is a promoted replay in which a winning determination is made when “Replay-Replay-Red 7” is arranged along the winning determination line 8. By winning “Replay 6”, the gaming state shifts from the RT2 gaming state to the RT3 gaming state.

  “Replay 7” is a promotion replay in which a winning determination is made when “Replay-Replay-Blue 7” is arranged along the winning determination line 8. By winning “Replay 7”, the gaming state shifts from the RT2 gaming state to the RT3 gaming state.

  “Replay 8” is a promoted replay in which a winning determination is made when “Replay-Replay-Yellow 7” is arranged along the winning determination line 8. By winning “Replay 8”, the gaming state shifts from the RT2 gaming state to the RT3 gaming state.

  “Replay 9” is a demoted replay in which a winning determination is made when “replay-replay-bell” is arranged along the winning determination line 8. By winning “Replay 9”, the gaming state shifts from the RT2 gaming state to the RT1 gaming state. “Replay 9” wins simultaneously with “Replay 6”, “Replay 7” and “Replay 8” when the internal winning combination is the winning number 5 to the winning number 7.

  “Replay 10” is a specific replay combination (specific combination) that is determined to be awarded when “Bell-Watermelon-Bell” is arranged along the winning determination line 8. By winning the “Replay 10”, a freeze winning announcement with a reel action effect described later is performed.

  “Small” is “Small 1” with six payouts when the number of inserted medals is 3, “Small 2” to “Small 7” with 10 payouts, and the number of payouts Includes 15 “small roles 8” and “small roles 9”.

  The “small role 1” is a bell role that is determined to receive a prize when “bell-bell-bell” is arranged along the winning determination line 8.

  “Small 2” to “Small 4” are lined up along the winning decision line 8 respectively: “Watermelon-Red 7-Watermelon”, “Watermelon-Blue 7-Watermelon”, “Watermelon-Yellow 7-Watermelon” In this case, the winning combination is determined.

  “Minor role 5” to “Minor role 7” are arranged along the winning determination line 8 with “watermelon-watermelon-red 7”, “watermelon-watermelon-blue 7”, and “watermelon-watermelon-yellow 7”, respectively. In this case, the winning combination is determined.

  The “small role 8” is a watermelon role that is determined to win when “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is lined up along the winning determination line 8, and “small role 9” is along the winning determination line 8 , “Red 7-Watermelon-Watermelon” is a combination in which a winning determination is made.

  In the RT2 gaming state, the “Winner 9” is determined to win, or the “Winner 8” is determined to win and wins the ART winning flag lottery, thereby turning the ART winning flag ON.

  “RT transition symbol 1” is a role in which “watermelon-replay-watermelon” is stopped and displayed on the middle stage (on the winning determination line 8) of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, and “RT transition symbol 2” The “watermelon-watermelon-replay” is stopped and displayed in the middle stage (on the winning determination line 8) of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R.

  When “RT transition symbol 1” or “RT transition symbol 2” is stopped and displayed, the gaming state changes from the RT0 gaming state to the RT1 gaming state, the gaming state changes from the RT2 gaming state to the RT1 gaming state, or gaming The state transitions from the RT3 gaming state to the RT1 gaming state, respectively.

≪Winning action flag≫
The winning action flag is data assigned in correspondence with a unique symbol combination to indicate a display combination, and includes 1 byte (8 bits) data and a storage area type.

  The storage area type is storage area identification data for distinguishing 1-byte data. One-byte data includes data related to a combination of a plurality of symbols. Each symbol combination (display combination) is distinguished by storage area identification data and 1-byte data.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, since there are more than 8 types of symbol combinations, all symbol combinations are specified only with 1 byte (8 bits) of data constituting the winning action flag. Cannot be identified or identified. For this reason, in this embodiment, 1-byte data is distinguished using storage area identification data 1, 2, and 3 (see FIG. 16A) of the storage area type.

  In this way, even if the value of 1-byte data is the same, by specifying any one of the storage area identification data 1, 2, and 3, different combinations of symbols exceeding 8 types are possible. Can be handled as a combination of symbols.

  The storage area identification data 1 of the storage area type is assigned for the replays 1 to 8 and the storage area identification data 2 of the storage area type is assigned to the replays 9 and 10 and the small roles 1 to 6 of the display combination. The storage area identification data 3 of the storage area type is assigned to the small combinations 7 to 9 and the RT transition symbols 1 and 2 as the display combination.

  For 1-byte data, for the assigned storage area type, the bit corresponding to each display combination is set to “1”, and the remaining bits are set to “0”.

  For example, by setting the storage area identification data of the storage area type to “1” and the value of 1-byte data to “00000100”, the display combination “Replay 3” can be specified, and the storage area type is stored. By setting the area identification data to “2” and the value of 1-byte data to “00000100”, the display combination “Small 1” can be specified, and the storage area identification data of the storage area type is set to “3”. "And the value of 1-byte data is" 00000100 ", the display combination" small combination 9 "can be designated.

≪Number of payouts≫
The number of payouts is data indicating the number of medals to be paid out to the player corresponding to each combination of symbols.

  When the combination of symbols arranged along the winning determination line 8 matches the “combination of symbols” in the symbol combination table, the medals discharged by driving the hopper device 34 and the number of credits are calculated based on the corresponding payout number. A credit counter (not shown) for counting is added.

  Incidentally, the number of payouts for the replay role is 0, the number of payouts for the bell role ("small role 1") is 6, the number of payouts for "small role 2" to "small role 7" is 10, and "small role 8" The payout number of “small role 9” is fifteen.

<Indication of winning prizes>
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing the relationship between the pressing order and the replay / winning winning combination. Here, the first stop operation in FIG. 13 means that after the start lever 16 is started, a pressing operation (stop operation) is first executed among the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R.

  Note that “RT transition symbols 1 and 2” shown in FIG. 12 are not small roles, but are displayed at the time of an incorrect answer that has won any of “small roles 2 to 7” but failed to win. "Spilled eyes".

  The winning number 1 has an internal winning combination of “Replay 1”. “Replay 1” wins the winning determination line 8 regardless of the stop operation position of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R when the first stop operation is performed on the stop buttons 17L, 17C, 17R.

  In the winning number 2, the internal winning combination is “Replay 2” + “Replay 5”. “Replay 2” is awarded when the first stop operation is executed on the stop button 17C and “red 7” can be stopped at the correct position of the middle reel 3C (at the time of correct answer). “Replay 5” wins the winning determination line 8 regardless of the stop operation position of the reels 3L and 3R when the first stop operation is performed on the stop buttons 17L and 17R.

  Here, the “correct answer position” refers to a position where the target symbol can be stopped on the winning determination line 8 within a range of four-slip, which is the maximum number of sliding symbols.

  In the winning number 3, the internal winning combination is “Replay 3” + “Replay 5”. “Replay 3” is awarded when the first stop operation is executed on the stop button 17C and “blue 7” can be stopped at the correct position of the middle reel 3C (at the time of correct answer).

  The winning number 4 is “Replay 4” + “Replay 5” as described above. “Replay 4” is awarded when the first stop operation is executed on the stop button 17C and “yellow 7” can be stopped at the correct position of the middle reel 3C (at the time of correct answer).

  In the winning number 5, the internal winning combination is “Replay 6” + “Replay 9”. “Replay 6” is awarded when the first stop operation is executed on the stop button 17R and “red 7” can be stopped at the correct position of the right reel 3R (at the time of correct answer). “Replay 9” wins the winning determination line 8 regardless of the stop operation position of the reels 3L and 3C when the first stop operation is performed on the stop buttons 17L and 17C.

  In the winning number 6, the internal winning combination is “Replay 7” + “Replay 9”. “Replay 7” is awarded when the first stop operation is executed on the stop button 17R and “blue 7” can be stopped at the correct position of the right reel 3C (at the time of correct answer).

  In the winning number 7, the internal winning combination is “Replay 8” + “Replay 9”. “Replay 8” is awarded when the first stop operation is executed on the stop button 17R and “yellow 7” can be stopped at the correct position of the right reel 3R (at the time of correct answer).

  The winning number 8 is “Replay 10” as the internal winning combination. “Replay 10” wins the winning determination line 8 regardless of the stop operation position of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R when the first stop operation is performed on the stop buttons 17L, 17C, 17R.

  In the winning number 9, the internal winning combination is any one of “small combination 1” + “small combination 2” to “small combination 4”. “Small 1” wins when the first stop operation is performed on the stop button 17C. “Small 2” to “Small 4” perform the first stop operation on the stop buttons 17L and 17R, and “red 7”, “blue 7”, “yellow” are positioned at the correct positions of the middle reel 3C. If “7” can be stopped (at the correct answer), either will win.

  In the winning number 10, the internal winning combination is any one of “small combination 1” + “small combination 5” to “small combination 7”. “Small 1” wins when the first stop operation is performed on the stop button 17R. “Small 5” to “Small 7” execute the first stop operation on the stop buttons 17L and 17C, and “Red 7”, “Blue 7”, “Yellow” at the correct position of the right reel 3R. If “7” can be stopped (at the correct answer), either will win.

  In the winning number 11, the internal winning combination is “small combination 8”. When the first stop operation is performed on the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R, the “small role 8” wins the winning determination line 8 regardless of the stop operation position of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

  In the winning number 12, the internal winning combination is “small combination 8” + “small combination 9”. “Small 8” wins regardless of the stop operation position of the reels 3C, 3R when the first stop operation is executed on the stop buttons 17C, 17R. “Small 9” performs the first stop operation on the stop button 17L and wins when “red 7” can be stopped at the correct position of the left reel 3L (at the time of correct answer).

<Internal lottery table>
FIG. 14 is an internal lottery table for the non-bonus gaming state. The internal lottery table shown in FIG. 14 is a table that defines lottery values and data pointers for each gaming state corresponding to the winning number.

  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 the data (that is, the data pointer) to which it is assigned will be determined.

  When the number of times of determination processing whether or not the result of subtraction is negative exceeds a predetermined maximum number, the result of the internal lottery processing is “lost”.

  The winning probability of each winning number as a predetermined probability can be represented by “the lottery value corresponding to each winning number / the number of all random numbers that may be extracted (65536)”. Therefore, by properly using a plurality of types of internal lottery tables, it is possible to vary the type of internal winning combination determined and the winning probability, and as a result, the expectation held by the player can be 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 internal winning combination determination table for the small combination / replay shown in FIG.

  For the data pointer, a small role / replay data pointer is individually defined corresponding to each of the plurality of winning numbers 1 to 12.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the internal lottery table for the non-bonus gaming state defines lottery values for the respective gaming states of RT0, RT1, RT2, and RT3. In these game states, the lottery values of “Replay 1 to 10” and “Small 1 to 9” are different.

  In the RT0 gaming state, although lottery values are assigned to the winning numbers 1 and 9 to 12, the winning numbers 2 to 8 are not assigned.

  In the RT1 gaming state, although lottery values are allocated to the winning numbers 1 to 4 and the winning numbers 9 to 12, there is no allocation of the winning numbers 5 to 8.

  In the RT2 gaming state, although lottery values are assigned to the winning numbers 1, 5-7 and the winning numbers 9-12, there is no assignment of the winning numbers 2-4, 8.

  In the RT3 gaming state, although lottery values are assigned to the winning numbers 1 and 8 to 12, the winning numbers 2 to 7 are not assigned.

  Regarding the winning numbers 9 to 12, the lottery values in the respective game states of RT0, RT1, RT2, and RT3 are common (same).

<Internal winning combination determination table for small role / replay>
The internal winning combination determination table for a small combination / replay shown in FIG. 15 is a display of an internal winning combination (small combination) that allows display of a combination of symbols related to the payout of medals, and a combination of symbols related to replay operation. The internal winning combination (replay combination) etc. that allow

  The contents of the internal winning combination are determined according to the small combination / replay data pointers 0 to 12. Of the small character / replay data pointers 0 to 12, except for the small character / replay data pointer 0 corresponding to “losing”, the small character / replay data pointers 1 to 12 have the winning numbers shown in FIG. Match.

  Each data pointer 0 to 12 corresponds to three 1-byte data. For example, in the data pointer 1 corresponding to “Replay 1”, the storage area identification data 1 of the storage area type is “00000001”, the storage area identification data 2 is “00000000”, and the storage area identification data 3 is “00000000”.

  On the other hand, the data point 11 corresponding to “small role 8” has storage area identification data 1 of the storage area type “00000000”, storage area identification data 2 “00000000”, and storage area identification data 3 “00000010”. is there.

<Storage area>
FIG. 16A to FIG. 16F are diagrams showing examples of various storage areas stored in the main RAM 75.

≪Internal winning combination storage area≫
The internal winning combination storing area shown in FIG. 16A is constituted by three storage area types of internal winning combination storing areas 1, 2, and 3.

  The size of each storage area type of the internal winning combination storage areas 1, 2, and 3 is 1 byte. Therefore, the total size of the internal winning combination storing areas 1, 2, and 3 is 3 bytes. In the internal winning combination storing areas 1, 2, and 3, data determined based on the internal winning combination data (storage area identification data of the storage area type) defined by the internal winning combination determining table for small role / replay shown in FIG. Is stored.

  In the illustrated internal winning combination storing area, for example, bit 0 of the internal winning combination storing area 1 corresponds to “Replay 1”, bit 1 corresponds to “Replay 2”, and bit 2 corresponds to “Replay 3”. Corresponding, bit 3 corresponds to “Replay 4”, bit 4 corresponds to “Replay 5”, bit 5 corresponds to “Replay 6”, bit 6 corresponds to “Replay 7” , Bit 7 corresponds to “replay 8”.

  Similarly, bit 0 of the internal winning combination storage area 2 corresponds to “Replay 9”, bit 1 corresponds to “Replay 10”, bit 2 corresponds to “Small 1”, and bit 3 is , Corresponding to “small role 2”, bit 4 corresponds to “small role 3”, bit 5 corresponds to “small role 4”, bit 6 corresponds to “small role 5”, bit 7 corresponds to “small role 6”.

  Similarly, bit 0 of the internal winning combination storing area 3 corresponds to “small combination 7”, bit 1 corresponds to “small combination 8”, and bit 2 corresponds to “small combination 9”. .

  In the present embodiment, bit 3 in the internal winning combination storing area 3 corresponds to “RT transition symbol 1”, bit 4 corresponds to “RT transition symbol 2”, and bits 5 to 7 are not set. It is in use.

≪Display combination storage area≫
The display combination storage area shown in FIG. 16B is configured by three storage area types of display combination storage areas 1, 2, and 3.

  The size of each storage area type in the display combination storage areas 1, 2, and 3 is 1 byte. Therefore, the total size of the display combination storage areas 1, 2, and 3 is 3 bytes. The display combination storage areas 1, 2, and 3 store data determined based on display combination data (storage area identification data of storage area type) defined by the symbol combination table shown in FIG.

  In the illustrated display combination storage area, for example, bit 0 of the display combination storage area 1 corresponds to “Replay 1”, bit 1 corresponds to “Replay 2”, and bit 2 corresponds to “Replay 3”. , Bit 3 corresponds to “Replay 4”, bit 4 corresponds to “Replay 5”, bit 5 corresponds to “Replay 6”, bit 6 corresponds to “Replay 7”, bit 7 corresponds to “Replay 8”.

  Similarly, bit 0 of the display combination storage area 2 corresponds to “replay 9”, bit 1 corresponds to “replay 10”, bit 2 corresponds to “small combination 1”, and bit 3 Corresponding to “small role 2”, bit 4 corresponds to “small role 3”, bit 5 corresponds to “small role 4”, bit 6 corresponds to “small role 5”, bit 7 Corresponds to “small role 6”.

  Similarly, bit 0 of the display combination storage area 3 corresponds to “small combination 7”, bit 1 corresponds to “small combination 8”, and bit 2 corresponds to “small combination 9”.

  In this embodiment, bit 3 of the display combination storage area 3 corresponds to “RT transition symbol 1”, bit 4 corresponds to “RT transition symbol 2”, and bits 5 to 7 are unused. It has become.

≪Operation stop button storage area≫
The operation stop button storage area shown in FIG. 16C is 1 byte in size. Bits 0 to 2 are storage areas indicating the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R in which the stop operation corresponding to the valid stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R is detected immediately before. Bits 4 to 6 are storage areas indicating stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R that can detect a stop operation by the player, that is, effective stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R.

  In this embodiment, bit 3 and bit 7 are unused and “0” is stored.

  Bit 0 corresponds to the left stop button 17L. When the left stop button 17L is operated by the player, “1” is stored in bit 0. Bit 1 corresponds to the middle stop button 17C. When the middle stop button 17C is operated by the player, “1” is stored in bit 1. Bit 2 corresponds to the right stop button 17R. When the right stop button 17R is operated by the player, “1” is stored in bit 2.

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

  In the present embodiment, that the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R are valid means that a stop operation can be detected. The stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R that are rotating at a constant speed and capable of detecting the stop operation are referred to as effective stop buttons.

<< Pressing order storage area >>
The pressing order storage area shown in FIG. 16D is an area for storing information indicating the pressing order of the three stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R.

  This push-down order storage area has a size of 1 byte, bits 0 to 5 are used, bits 6 and 7 are unused, and “0” is stored.

  Bit 0 corresponds to “left → middle → right” in the pressing order, and “1” is stored (turned on) in bit 0 when the pressing order is “left → middle → right”. Similarly, when the pressing order is “left → right → middle”, “1” is stored (turned on) in bit 1, and when the pressing order is “middle → left → right”, “1” is stored in bit 2. Is stored (ON), “1” is stored in bit 3 if “middle → right → left”, and “1” is stored in bit 4 if “right → left → middle”. In the case of “right → middle → left”, “1” is stored (turned on) in bit 5.

≪Game state flag storage area≫
The gaming state flag storage area shown in FIG. 16 (e) stores a flag indicating whether the gaming state is the RT1 gaming state, the RT2 gaming state, or the RT3 gaming state. It is a byte.

  In this gaming state flag storage area, bits 0, 1, and 2 are used, and bits 3 to 7 are unused, that is, “0” regardless of the gaming state.

  Bit 0 relates to the RT1 gaming state, bit 1 relates to the RT2 gaming state, and bit 3 relates to the RT3 gaming state.

  Bit 0 is set to “1” (on) when in the RT1 gaming state, bit 1 is set to “1” (on) when in the RT2 gaming state, and bit 3 is in the RT3 gaming state. , Bit 2 is set to “1” (ON).

  That is, the data in the gaming state flag storage area is “00000001” in the RT1 gaming state, “00000010” in the RT2 gaming state, and “00000100” in the RT3 gaming state.

≪Carryover role storage area≫
The carryover combination storage area shown in FIG. 16F is 1 byte in size, and bits 0 to 7 are unused.

  In other words, the carryover combination storage area originally stores “1” in bit 0 when the internal winning combination “MB” is won as a result of the internal lottery, and the state is a combination of symbols of the bonus combination. Is displayed on the winning determination line 8 as a display combination, that is, maintaining from the unit game winning the bonus combination to the unit game winning is called “carryover”, and “MB” won internally is “ Called “carryover”.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, bits 0 to 7 of the carryover combination storage area are unused.

<Pull-in priority table selection table>
In the pull-in priority table selection table shown in FIG. 17, the pull-in priority table number for the stop operation type indicating the stop operation order is associated with each pull-in priority table selection table number.

  For example, in the pull-in priority table selection table number 01, when the first stop operation is “left”, the pull-in priority table number 01 is associated, and when the first stop operation is “medium”. In the case where the drawing priority table number 00 is associated and the first stop operation is “right”, the drawing priority table number 01 is associated.

  Further, in the pull-in priority table selection table number 02, when the first stop operation is “left”, the pull-in priority table number 01 is associated, and when the first stop operation is “medium”. In the case where the pull-in priority table number 01 is associated and the first stop operation is “right”, the pull-in priority table number 00 is associated.

  In the pull-in priority table selection table number 03, when the first stop operation is “left”, the pull-in priority table number 02 is associated, and when the first stop operation is “medium”. In the case where the pull-in priority table number 03 is associated and the first stop operation is “right”, the pull-in priority table number 02 is associated.

  In the pull-in priority table selection table number 04, when the first stop operation is “left”, the pull-in priority table number 02 is associated, and when the first stop operation is “medium”. In the case where the pull-in priority table number 02 is associated and the first stop operation is “right”, the pull-in priority table number 03 is associated.

  In the drawing priority table selection table number 05, when the first stop operation is “left”, the drawing priority table number 02 is associated, and when the first stop operation is “medium”. In the case where the pull-in priority table number 03 is associated and the first stop operation is “right”, the pull-in priority table number 03 is associated.

<Pull-in priority table>
In the drawing priority order table shown in FIG. 18A, when there are a plurality of symbols that can be displayed in the drawing range (the symbols corresponding to the winning combination determined as an internal winning combination), which symbol is drawn with priority. Represents. In FIG. 18A, for the sake of simplicity, the data of the winning operation flag is omitted.

  In the drawing priority order table, drawing data indicating the drawing priority order of the combination of symbols related to the winning action flag (display combination) is represented. The pull-in priority data is information provided for the main CPU 73 to identify the pull-in priority.

  Here, “retraction” means that the symbols constituting the combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination within the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols are displayed along the winning determination line 8 on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. This means stopping rotation.

  For example, in the drawing priority order table number 00, there is a possibility that a winning operation flag “Replay 1, 10”, a winning operation flag “Replay 2-4, 6-8” and a winning operation flag “Replay 5, 9” may be won. If it is determined that there are “Replays 5 and 9”, “Replays 2 to 4 and 6 to 8” have higher priority, and “Replays 2 to 4 and 6 to 8” have “Replays 1 and 4”. Since “10” has a higher priority, the stop control of the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed so that “Replay 1, 10” is pulled in preferentially.

  Further, when it is determined that the winning action flag “Replay 5, 9” and the winning action flag “Replay 2-4, 6-8” are likely to win in the drawing priority table number 01, Since “Replay 5, 9” has a higher priority than “Replay 2-4, 6-8”, the rotation stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed so that “Replay 5, 9” is given priority. Is done.

  Further, in the drawing priority order table number 02, it is determined that there is a possibility that the winning action flag “small role 9, 2-4, 5-7” and the winning action flag “small role 8, 1” may win. In this case, since “priority 9, 2-4, 5-7” is higher in priority than “pocket 8,1”, “priorhood 9, 2-4, 5-7” has priority. The stop control of the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed so as to be drawn.

  Further, in the drawing priority order table number 03, it is determined that there is a possibility that the winning action flag “small combination 8, 1” and the winning action flag “small combination 9, 2-4, 5-7” may win. In this case, since the priority of “small roles 8, 1” is higher than “small roles 9, 2-4, 5-7”, the reels 3L are drawn so that “small roles 8, 1” have priority. 3C, 3R rotation stop control is performed.

<Retrieve priority data storage area>
The pull-in priority data storage area shown in FIG. 18B includes a pull-in priority data storage area for the left reel, a pull-in priority data storage area for the middle reel, and a pull-in priority data storage area for the right reel. Yes. The contents of the middle reel pull-in priority data storage area and the right reel pull-in priority data storage area are the same as those of the left reel pull-in priority data storage area. The rank data storage area will be described.

  The left reel pull-in priority data storage area can store pull-in priority data for each of the symbol position data (see FIG. 10). For example, for the symbol position data 0, the role (for example, “Replay 5, 10” from “Replay 1, 10” to “004H” as data 008H) and data defined in the priority order 1 to 3 in FIG. “End code” is defined as 000H, and from these pull-in priority data, any pull-in priority data is stored according to the winning positions and the stop positions of the other reels 3C, 3R. Thereby, the left reel 3L is controlled so that the symbol corresponding to the winning combination is stopped on the winning determination line 8 or is not stopped.

  Similarly, for the symbol position data 1 to 20, the contents corresponding to the data 008H to the data 000H are defined, and the winning positions and the stop positions of the other reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are determined based on the drawing priority data. One of the pull-in priority data is stored according to the above.

<Reel stop initial setting table>
In the reel stop initial setting table shown in FIG. 19, the pull-in priority table selection table number or the pull-in priority table number and the stop table selection data group are associated with the internal winning combination. These various data indicate various table numbers to be selected in the stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R according to the progress of one unit game.

  The pull-in priority table selection table number is data for selecting the pull-in priority table selection table number shown in FIG. The pull-in priority table number is data for selecting the pull-in priority table number shown in FIG.

  The details of the stop table selection data group are data for selecting a stop table or the like that stores the reel pressing position and the number of sliding frames in association with each other, although details are omitted.

  These data are data used to determine the “slip piece number determination data”, that is, to determine the positions at which the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped according to the progress of one unit game. .

  In the reel stop initial setting table, a pull-in priority table selection table number is associated with an internal winning combination corresponding to a data pointer for which stop control is different depending on the order of stop operations, regardless of the order of stop operations. A pull-in priority table number is associated with an internal winning combination corresponding to a data pointer whose stop control does not change.

  For example, the winning numbers 0, 1, 8, and 11 are associated with the pull-in priority table numbers 00, 00, 00, and 03, respectively, and the winning numbers 2 to 4, 5 to 7, 9, 10, and 12 are assigned. On the other hand, pull-in priority table numbers 01, 02, 03, 04, and 05 are associated with each other.

<Reel action selection number table>
The reel action selection number table shown in FIG. 20 is a reel action pattern lottery (hereinafter also referred to as a lock number lottery) for a reel action effect as a predetermined effect mode performed with the occurrence of freeze (lock). It is used, and for each lock number, a lottery value and a reel action (reel 3L, 3C, 3R behavior) executed in the next game after the release of the freeze are defined. This reel action selection number table is provided in the main ROM 74, for example.

  That is, this reel action selection number table is assigned with lock numbers “1 to 6” according to the types (effect patterns) of various reel actions executed with a predetermined lottery probability. The probability of winning is set to be 40%, 25%, 18%, 10%, 5%, 2% in the order of lock numbers 1-6.

  In the reel action selection number table, for example, lock number 1 is “vibration” for each action type combination of left reel 3L, middle reel 3C, and right reel 3R as an effect pattern.

  In the lock number 2, the action pattern of the left reel 3L is “reverse rotation”, the action pattern of the middle reel 3C is “vibration”, and each action pattern of the right reel 3R is “vibration”.

  In the lock number 3, the action pattern of the left reel 3L is “vibration”, the action pattern of the middle reel 3C is “reverse rotation”, and the action pattern of the right reel 3R is “vibration”.

  In the lock number 4, the action pattern of the left reel 3L is “reverse rotation”, the action pattern of the middle reel 3C is “reverse rotation”, and the action pattern of the right reel 3R is “reverse rotation”. .

  In the lock number 5, the action pattern of the left reel 3L is “reverse rotation”, the action pattern of the middle reel 3C is “reverse rotation”, and the action pattern of the right reel 3R is “vibration”.

  In the lock number 6, the action patterns of the left reel 3L, middle reel 3C, and right reel 3R are all “reversely rotated”.

  In this embodiment, the “behavior” means that the reels 3L, 3C, 3R move differently from the rotation during the normal game, such as rotating at a lower speed than during the normal game. The types of reel actions, the combinations thereof, and the lottery probabilities in the embodiments are examples, and the present invention is not limited to these.

  In this embodiment, production patterns corresponding to all the lock numbers won during freezing are temporarily stocked, and all the produced production patterns are released at once for the next game after the freeze is released. It is supposed to let you.

  Here, “freeze” means that, when one unit game is completed during ART, the game operation by the player is invalidated (stopped for a predetermined time) in accordance with the winning of a specific role described later. The game operation by the player includes, for example, operations for starting the next unit game, such as a BET operation, a medal insertion, and a lever operation during replay.

  Also, during ART, in the RT3 gaming state, when a specific condition is met, an ART winning notification is made on the sub-control circuit 81 side, and a predetermined internal winning combination is won (winning mode) Is a gaming state in which information on a stop operation according to the information is notified. In other words, during the ART, the sub CPU 82 as the specific performance state control means performs information related to an advantageous stop operation order related to the medal grant (stop buttons 17L, 17C, This is a gaming state in which the order of pressing 17R) is notified.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, “RT 9” is won in the RT2 gaming state, or the ART winning flag lottery is won at the time of “SP 8” winning, When is turned on, “REPLAY 6-8” is displayed to enter the ART state.

  During ART, the number of games is determined in advance, for example, the number of ART games is defined as 50 games.

  In the present embodiment, as will be described later, according to the lottery result (see FIG. 22) based on the lottery result of the lock numbers 1 to 6 shown in FIG. The addition of the number of different ART addition games is performed. Thus, in addition to the addition of the ART additional game number, when the ART additional game number to be added is changed according to the lock numbers 1 to 6, the player's expectation level is improved by the reel action effect, and the player's expectation is increased. It becomes possible to raise interest more.

<Freeze continuous lottery table>
The freeze continuous lottery table shown in FIG. 21 is used for an internal lottery (hereinafter also referred to as “freeze continuous lottery”) for determining whether or not to continue freezing in a game in which a freeze is occurring. This freeze continuation lottery table is provided in the main ROM 74, for example.

  In the present embodiment, the “continue” lottery value is set to win with a probability of 80% with respect to the “end” lottery value (20%).

[Sub-side data table]
FIG. 22 is a data table stored in the sub ROM 87.

<Additional game number lottery table>
In the added game number lottery table shown in FIG. 22, the sub CPU 82 draws the ART added game number to be added to the specified number of ART games based on the lock numbers 1 to 6 in the reel action selection number table shown in FIG. (Hereinafter also referred to as extra game number lottery).

  The extra game number lottery table is provided in the sub ROM 87, but may be provided in the ROM cartridge substrate 61, for example.

  In the case of the present embodiment, for lock numbers 1 to 3, the probabilities when the number of added games on the ART is “100”, “300”, and “500” are common (“100”, “10”, “1”) ( The same). For lock numbers 4 to 6, the probability of winning when the number of additional games on the ART is “10”, “30”, “50” is the same (same) as “1”, “10”, “100”. Yes. However, the denominator is “65536”.

More specifically, for the lock number 1, for example, “10”, “
The probabilities of winning for “30”, “50”, “100”, “300”, “500” are “45875”, “13107”, “6443”, “100”, “10”, “1”, respectively. Is set to ".

For lock number 2, for example, "10", "30", "
For “50”, “100”, “300”, “500”, the winning probability is “13107”, respectively.
, “45875”, “6443”, “100”, “10”, and “1”.

For lock number 3, for example, "10", "30", "
For 50 ”,“ 100 ”,“ 300 ”,“ 500 ”, the winning probability is set to“ 6443 ”,“ 13107 ”,“ 45875 ”,“ 100 ”,“ 10 ”,“ 1 ”, respectively. ing.

Also, for the lock number 4, for example, “10”, “30”, “
For 50 ”,“ 100 ”,“ 300 ”,“ 500 ”, the winning probabilities are“ 1 ”,“ 10 ”, respectively.
, “100”, “45875”, “13107”, and “6443”.

Also, for the lock number 5, for example, “10”, “30”, “
For 50 ”,“ 100 ”,“ 300 ”,“ 500 ”, the winning probabilities are“ 1 ”,“ 10 ”, respectively.
, “100”, “13107”, “45875”, and “6443”.

Also, for the lock number 6, for example, “10”, “30”, “
For 50 ”,“ 100 ”,“ 300 ”,“ 500 ”, the winning probabilities are“ 1 ”,“ 10 ”, respectively.
, “100”, “6443”, “13107”, and “45875”.

  In the present embodiment, as an aspect different from the digestion of the ART game of the specified number of times in the ART state, the reel action patterns with the lock numbers 1 to 6 corresponding to the lottery result are stocked during freezing during the ART. In addition, all the reel action patterns stocked during the occurrence of the freeze are released in the next game after the release of the freeze, and the number of additional ART games assigned in advance according to the reel action pattern to be released is set to the prescribed ART. It is added to the number of games.

  That is, the sub CPU 82 repeatedly performs the lock number lottery for the reel action effect while continuing to win the “continuation” in the freeze continuation lottery in the ART game after the freeze has occurred. The production pattern is stocked for each lock number (freeze start processing, which will be described later), and the stocked production patterns of all reel actions are non-winning (finished) in the freeze continuous lottery and the freeze is released. By continuing the release for the next game after that (freeze release process described later), it is possible to provide continuity to the reel action effect for the freeze winning notification.

  In this way, in the winning notification that the reel action effect tends to be monotonous in the behavior of the reel alone for each game, it is only possible to prevent oversight of the winning notification without reducing the player's concentration on the game. In addition, the content of the reel action effect for winning notification can be prevented from being patterned, so that the player can be prevented from getting bored.

  Moreover, the prescribed number of ART games can be increased according to the result of lottery of reel action production (more specifically, the result of the additional game number lottery based on the result of the lock number lottery). Therefore, it becomes possible to enhance the interest of the player.

  Further, since the conventional problem that the content of the reel action effect is easily patterned can be avoided, differentiation from other devices that perform similar effects becomes easy.

  It should be noted that when performing the reel action effect, not only the case where the freeze winning announcement is made only by the behavior of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, for example, the lamp 20 for lighting the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is turned on or off. It may be accompanied by an effect linked with effect means, such as changing the timing of.

[Control processing]
The main CPU 73 of the main control circuit 71 executes various programs according to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

<Main control of main CPU>
FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the main control process.

  First, when power is turned on to the pachi-slot machine 1, the main CPU 73 calls and executes a power-on process subroutine shown in FIG. 24, which will be described later (S1). 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 73 executes an initialization process at the end of one game (unit game) (S2). In this process, for example, internal data relating to one game is cleared. In other words, the data stored in the internal winning combination storing area or the display winning combination storing area of the main RAM 75 is cleared by this initialization process.

  Next, the main CPU 73 calls and executes a subroutine for medal acceptance / start check processing shown in FIG. 25 described later (S3). By this medal acceptance / start check process, a process for detecting a medal inserted by a player and a process for detecting a start operation are performed depending on conditions such as a replay role or whether three medals can be inserted. Is called.

  Next, the main CPU 73 extracts a random value on condition that the start lever 16 is operated, and stores it in the random value storage area (S4).

  Next, the main CPU 73 calls and executes a subroutine of internal lottery processing shown in FIG. 26 described later (S5). By this internal lottery process, a process for determining an internal winning combination is performed.

  Next, the main CPU 73 calls and executes a subroutine for a reel stop initial setting process shown in FIG. 27 described later (S6). By this reel stop initial setting process, a process for determining a stop table selection data group (see FIG. 19) and the like based on the internal winning combination is performed. By this reel stop initial setting process, each piece of information (for example, stop table number) regarding the stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stored based on the result of the internal lottery process (internal winning combination).

  Next, the main CPU 73 executes start command transmission processing for transmitting start command data from the main control board 31 to the sub control board 41 (S7). The start command data includes various types of information necessary for effects such as an internal winning combination.

  Next, the main CPU 73 calls and executes a freeze start processing subroutine shown in FIGS. 28 and 29 described later (S8). This freeze start process is executed when “Replay 10” is won, and a process for stocking an effect pattern for a reel action effect is performed.

  Next, the main CPU 73 calls and executes a subroutine for freeze release processing shown in FIGS. 30 and 31, which will be described later (S9). This freeze release process is executed for the next game (the next game of the game in which “Replay 10” is determined as the internal winning combination) of the game for which the above-described freeze start process has been performed, A process for performing a freeze winning announcement accompanied with a reel action effect is performed.

  The main CPU 73 in the present embodiment constitutes the freeze start control means and the freeze end control means of the present invention. Details of each process will be described later.

  Next, the main CPU 73 executes a wait process (S10). This wait process determines 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 elapses. This is a process to wait until the digestion is complete. The predetermined time in the wait process, that is, the wait time is normally set to 4.1 seconds from the start of the previous unit game, for example.

  Next, the main CPU 73 executes a rotation start process for all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R according to the number of inserted medals (S11). By this reel rotation start process, “11100000” is stored in the operation stop button storage area shown in FIG.

  The reel rotation start process in step S11 described above is executed by an interrupt process (S124 in FIG. 35). This interrupt process is a process executed at a constant cycle (1.1172 milliseconds (ms)).

  By this interruption process, the driving of the stepping motor 38c of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is controlled, and the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started. Thereafter, the driving of the stepping motor 38c is controlled by this interruption process, and acceleration is performed until the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R reaches a constant speed.

  Further, when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R reaches a constant speed, the interruption process controls the driving of the stepping motor 38c, and the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are maintained to rotate at a constant speed.

  Next, the main CPU 73 executes reel rotation start command transmission processing for transmitting reel rotation start command data from the main control board 31 to the sub control board 41 (S12). By this reel rotation start command transmission processing, the sub control circuit 81 can recognize the start of reel rotation, and can determine the timing for executing various effects.

  Next, the main CPU 73 executes a pull-in priority storage process (S13). In the pull-in priority storage process, the pull-in priority table selection process shown in FIG. 18A is performed, and the pull-in priorities of all symbols on the rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are determined. . That is, in the pull-in priority storage process, stop information is stored in the pull-in priority data storage area (see FIG. 18B) for each symbol position of each rotating reel 3L, 3C, 3R based on the internal winning combination. Is done.

  For example, for each symbol of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, when the symbol is permitted to be stopped, the drawing priority data is stored in the drawing priority data storage area based on the drawing priority table. When stop is not permitted (that is, when a winning combination is won), data indicating prohibition of stop is stored in the draw priority data storage area.

  Next, the main CPU 73 calls and executes a subroutine for reel stop control processing shown in FIG. 32 described later (S14). By this process, the stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed.

  Next, the main CPU 73 executes a winning search process (S15). In this winning search process, after all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped, the symbol combination displayed on the winning determination line 8 is collated with the symbol combination table, and the symbol combination displayed on the winning determination line 8 is determined. This is a process for determining.

  Specifically, the data stored in the symbol code storage area (not shown) and the data in the symbol combination table shown in FIG. 12 are collated, and the result is displayed in the display combination storage area (FIG. 16B). Store.

  More specifically, the data in the symbol code storage area is copied as it is into the display combination storage area. At that time, the payout number is obtained with reference to the symbol combination table. As a result of the winning search process, all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped, and a process of specifying a combination of symbols displayed on the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R is performed.

  Next, the main CPU 73 executes payout of the number of medals according to the displayed symbol combination based on the result of the winning search process (S16). Along with this medal payout process, the drive control of the hopper device 34 and the update of the credit counter are performed based on a payout number counter (not shown).

  Next, the main CPU 73 executes display command transmission processing for transmitting display command data from the main control board 31 to the sub control board 41 (S17). The display command data includes information such as a display combination.

  Next, the main CPU 73 executes RT control processing shown in FIG. 33 described later (S18). By the RT control process, the gaming state is updated among the RT0 gaming state, the RT1 gaming state, the RT2 gaming state, and the RT3 gaming state.

  Next, the main CPU 73 calls and executes a subroutine of replay operation check processing shown in FIG. 34 described later (S19). By this replay operation check process, a process of performing a replay operation is performed based on the combination of symbols displayed by the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

  After executing the process of step S25, the main CPU 73 returns the process to step S2 described above.

<Power-on processing>
FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the power-on process called up in step S1 of the main control process shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 73 determines whether the backup is normal (S30). In this determination process, the main CPU 73 determines whether or not the backup is normal by performing error detection using the checksum value.

  For example, when the power is turned off, the set value of the pachislot machine 1 (the value at which the payout rate is set to one of six predetermined stages) and the checksum value calculated from the set value are stored in the main RAM 75 as backup data. In the determination process when the power is turned on, the set value and the checksum value stored in the main RAM 75 are read out. The checksum calculated from the read setting value is compared with the checksum that was backed up. If the comparison results match, it is determined that the backup is normal.

  When the main CPU 73 determines that the backup is normal (Yes), it sets the backed-up setting values (S31). As a result, when the backup is normal, the set value before the power is turned off is set.

  After the process of step S31 or when it is determined in step S30 that the backup is not normal (No), the main CPU 73 determines whether or not a setting change switch (reset switch) (not shown) is on (S32). ).

  When determining that the setting change switch is not on (No), the main CPU 73 determines whether the backup is normal (S38).

  If it is determined in step S38 that the backup is not normal (No), the main CPU 73 executes power-on error processing (S40). In this process, the main CPU 73 displays an error display or the like indicating that the backup is not normal.

  Incidentally, the main CPU 73 does not cancel the error state by operating the stop release switch 63 or the reset switch in a state where the backup is not normal (backup error), and a new setting change is made. Only the error state is cleared.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S32 that the setting change switch is ON (Yes), the main CPU 73 shifts the process to step S33 and executes an initialization process at the time of setting change.

  In the initialization process at the time of changing the setting, for example, the main CPU 73 clears the data stored in the internal winning combination storing area and the display winning combination storing area of the main RAM 75 and also clears the set value.

  After the processing of step S33, the main CPU 73 shifts the processing to step S34, and executes initialization command transmission processing for transmitting initialization command data from the main control board 31 to the sub control board 41. The initialization command data includes, for example, presence / absence of setting value change and setting value information.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 73 shifts the process to step S <b> 35 and executes a set value change process. In the set value changing process, the main CPU 73 selects from “1 to 6” when the set value is determined in advance according to the operation result of the reset switch, and the start lever operated subsequently. The set value is determined based on the 16 operation results.

  After the set value change process (S35), the main CPU 73 shifts the process to step S36, determines whether or not the setting change switch is in the ON state, and continues until the determination result that is not in the ON state is obtained. S36) is repeated.

  If a determination result (No) is obtained in which the setting change switch is not in the on state, this means that the operation of the setting change switch has been completed, and the main CPU 73 shifts the processing to step S37, An initialization command transmission process for transmitting initialization command data is executed.

  The main CPU 73 ends this subroutine after the process of step S37.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S38 that the backup is normal (Yes), the main CPU 73 shifts the processing to step S39 and returns to the state before the power interruption based on the backup data stored in the main RAM 75. Return.

<Medal reception / start check processing>
FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of medal acceptance / start check processing called up in step S3 of the main control processing shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 73 determines whether or not there is an automatic insertion request (S50). When a replay is won in the previous unit game, medals are automatically inserted in the current unit game.

  That is, the determination process in step S50 is equivalent to determining whether or not a replay is won in the previous unit game.

  When the main CPU 73 determines in step S50 that there is an automatic insertion request (Yes), the main CPU 73 executes a process for automatically inserting the same number of medals as the previous unit game (S51).

  Specifically, the main CPU 73 copies the data of the automatic insertion counter (not shown) to the insertion number counter (not shown) and clears the automatic insertion counter. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S58.

  When the main CPU 73 determines in the determination process of step S50 that there is no automatic insertion request (No), the main CPU 73 executes medal acceptance permission (S52). Specifically, the main CPU 73 drives a solenoid of a selector (not shown) to prompt passage of medals in the selector.

  After executing the process of step S52, the main CPU 73 shifts the process to step S53, and performs a process of setting the maximum value of the number of inserted medals according to the gaming state with the execution of the medal acceptance permission.

  After executing the process of step S53, the main CPU 73 shifts the process to step S54 to check whether or not there is a medal acceptance permission.

  If the determination result that the medal acceptance permission is obtained is obtained (Yes), it means that the medal can be accepted, and the main CPU 73 shifts the process to step S55 to check the inserted medal. To do. If it is not possible to obtain a determination result that the medal acceptance is permitted (No), the process proceeds to step S58.

  When the main CPU 73 determines in the determination process of step S54 that there is a medal acceptance permission (Yes), the main CPU 73 checks the number of inserted medals (S55). By this processing, the value of the inserted number counter is updated according to the number of checked medals.

  After executing the processing of step S55, the main CPU 73 shifts the processing to step S56, and executes medal insertion command transmission processing for transmitting medal insertion command data from the main control board 31 to the sub control board 41.

  Next, the main CPU 73 shifts the processing to step S57, and determines whether or not the number of inserted medals is the number that can start the game. That is, the main CPU 73 determines whether the number of inserted medals is three.

  When the main CPU 73 determines in the determination process of step S57 that the inserted number of medals is not the number that can start the game (No), the process returns to step S54 described above.

  When the main CPU 73 determines in the determination process of step S57 that the inserted number of inserted medals is the number that can start the game (Yes), it determines whether or not the start switch 57 is on (S58). .

  In addition, after executing the automatic insertion process in step S51 described above, and also in the determination process in step S54, if the determination result that the medal acceptance permission is not obtained (No), Judgment processing is performed.

  When the main CPU 73 determines that the start switch 57 is not on in the determination processing in step S58 (No), the main CPU 73 returns the processing to step S54 described above.

  When the main CPU 73 determines in step S58 that the start switch 57 is on (Yes), the main CPU 73 performs medal acceptance prohibition processing (S59), and ends this subroutine.

  Specifically, the solenoid of the selector (not shown) is not driven, and the discharge of the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 11 from the medal payout opening 18 is urged.

<Internal lottery processing>
FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of internal lottery processing called up in step S5 of the main control processing shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 73 sets an internal lottery table corresponding to the gaming state (S60). In the present embodiment, the non-bonus gaming state internal lottery table shown in FIG. 14 is set regardless of whether the gaming state is the RT0, RT1, RT2, or RT3 gaming state.

  Next, the main CPU 73 acquires a random number value stored in the random value storage area (S61).

  Next, the main CPU 73 acquires a lottery value corresponding to the winning number using the predetermined area of the internal lottery table set in the process of step S60, and subtracts the lottery value from the random number value (S62). That is, the main CPU 73 collates the internal winning combination.

  Next, the main CPU 73 determines whether or not the subtraction result is smaller than “0” (S63).

  When the main CPU 73 determines that the subtraction result is not smaller than “0” in the determination process of step S63 (No), that is, determines that so-called borrowing is not performed, the main CPU 73 updates the random number value and the winning number. (S64).

  Next, the main CPU 73 determines whether or not all winning numbers in the internal lottery table being used have been checked (S65). In this process, if it is determined that all the winning numbers have not been checked (No), the main CPU 73 returns the process to step S62 described above.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the determination process of step S65 that all winning numbers have been checked (Yes), the main CPU 73 sets “0” as the value of the data pointer (S66). That is, the main CPU 73 determines that the display combination is “losing” as a result of the internal lottery.

  Next, when it is determined that the subtraction result is smaller than “0” in the determination process of step S63 described above (Yes), that is, when it is determined that so-called borrowing has been performed, the main CPU 73 uses the The value of the small role / replay data pointer is acquired with reference to the internal lottery table (S67).

  Next, after executing the processing of step S66 or step S67 described above, the main CPU 73 refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table (see FIG. 15), and determines the value of the small winning combination / replay data pointer. The internal winning combination is acquired based on (S68).

  The processing of step S68 refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table using the value of the small winning combination / replay data pointer determined in the processing of step S66 or step S67 described above. This is a process of determining a 3-byte data value indicating the internal winning combination corresponding to the value of the data pointer.

  Next, the main CPU 73 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the corresponding internal winning combination storage area (see FIG. 16A) (S69). The process of step S69 is a process of storing the 3-byte data value indicating the internal winning combination determined in the process of step S68 in the internal winning combination storing area (storage areas 1 to 3).

  After the process of step S69 is executed, this subroutine is terminated.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 73 constitutes an internal winning combination determining means.

<Reel stop initial setting process>
FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a reel stop initial setting subroutine called up in step S6 of the main control process shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 73 refers to the reel stop initial setting table (see FIG. 19), and acquires each information based on the winning number (internal winning combination) (S80).

  In the process of step S80, the main CPU 73 specifies, for example, the numbers of stop tables used at the time of the first to third stops and information necessary for performing control change in the control change process (that is, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are specified). When the information is stopped in this order, information that is used to reselect the stop table is acquired when the information is stopped (or pressed) at a specific position.

  In the stop table selection data group, information on the number of sliding pieces with respect to the pressed position is stored directly or indirectly. Using this information, there is no disadvantage to the player, and an erroneous winning prize is obtained. It is configured to stop at the stop position intended by the developer as long as it does not occur.

  Next, the main CPU 73 stores a rotating identifier in each storage area of the symbol code storage area of the main RAM 75 (S81), stores "3" in the stop button non-operation counter (S82), and this reel stop initial stage. The setting process ends.

<Freeze start processing>
FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of freeze start processing called up in step S8 of the main control processing shown in FIG.

  First, when the start lever 16 for starting the game is operated during the ART, the main CPU 73 determines whether or not “Replay 10” as a trigger for freezing is won (S320). If it is not determined that the player has won (No), the main CPU 73 ends the present subroutine.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that “Replay 10” has been won by the internal lottery process for determining the internal winning combination (Yes), the main CPU 73, for example, stores a main-side stock storage area (not shown) prepared in the main RAM 75, for example. No.) area number 1 is set (S321).

  That is, an area for stocking the lock numbers in the reel action selection number table of FIG. 20 individually (for each unit game) is secured in the stock storage area on the main side.

  Next, after executing the processing of step S321, the main CPU 73 shifts the processing to step S322, performs lottery processing using the reel action selection number table (see FIG. 20), and selects any one of the lock numbers 1 to 6. Determine one.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 73 constitutes the reel effect determining means of the present invention.

  Next, after executing the process of step S322, the main CPU 73 shifts the process to step S323, and sets, for example, “10000” to the lock timer (time limit detecting means) in order to provide a predetermined time limit.

  Next, after executing the process of step S323, the main CPU 73 shifts the process to step S324 to freeze (stop for a predetermined time) the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R (see, for example, FIG. 29A).

  At that time, the sub CPU 82 turns off the lamp 20 that illuminates the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

  Next, after executing the process of step S324, the main CPU 73 shifts the process to step S325 to store, for example, “3” in a lock stop button non-operating counter (not shown).

  Next, after executing the process of step S325, the main CPU 73 shifts the process to step S326 and executes a freeze start command transmission process for transmitting freeze start command data from the main control board 31 to the sub control board 41.

  By this freeze start command transmission processing, the sub control circuit 81 can recognize the lock number determined for the start of freeze or stock on the main control circuit 71 side, and the timing for executing various effects. Etc. can be determined.

  Next, after executing the process of step S326, the main CPU 73 shifts the process to step S327 to execute a predetermined common reel action. The predetermined common reel action is, for example, an effect in a reel action pattern in which the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are simultaneously rotated forward at a lower speed than in a normal game, as shown in FIG.

  The predetermined common reel action is not limited to the case where the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotated at a low speed. For example, all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R uniformly perform behaviors different from those in a normal game. That's fine.

  Next, after executing the process of step S327, the main CPU 73 shifts the process to step S328 to prepare for executing the reel action of the lock number determined in the above-described step S322. As a preparation, the main CPU 73 generates a pulse output to the stepping motor 38c in order to control the behavior of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, for example, according to the determined reel action.

  At this time, for example, the sub CPU 82 executes an effect such as a predetermined ART winning notification based on the freeze start command, and notifies the pressing order of the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R for the first to third stop operations (navigation). I do.

  Next, after executing the process of step S328, the main CPU 73 proceeds to step S329, and responds to the push order notification, which is an effective (pseudo-) pseudo stop button 17L, 17C, which does not contribute to actual game progress. Processing is performed for each button to determine whether or not 17R has been pressed.

  Whether or not the valid stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R have been pressed can be determined, for example, by checking the operation stop button storage area shown in FIG.

  When the main CPU 73 does not determine that the valid stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R are pressed by the determination processing in step S329 (No), the main CPU 73 shifts the processing to step S334.

  Next, the main CPU 73 determines whether or not the timer value of the lock timer set in step S323 described above is “0” (S334). In this determination process, when it is determined that the timer value of the lock timer is not “0” (No), the main CPU 73 returns the process to step S329 described above.

  In this case, for example, as shown in FIG. 29 (d), the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R continue to execute the predetermined common reel action described above until a predetermined time limit elapses. When a predetermined time limit elapses, the process automatically shifts to the next process (that is, a process for determining whether or not the freeze state continues by internal lottery).

  On the other hand, if it is determined by the determination process in step S329 that the effective stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R are pressed (Yes), the main CPU 73 uses the reel corresponding to the effective button operation in step S330 to change the lock number. The reel action corresponding to the lottery result is executed.

  Next, after executing the process of step S330, the main CPU 73 shifts the process to step S331, and performs a process of subtracting “1” from the stored value of the lock stop button inoperative counter.

  Next, after executing the process of step S331, the main CPU 73 shifts the process to step S332, and determines whether or not the stored value of the lock stop button inoperative counter is “0”. In this determination process, when it is determined that the stored value of the lock stop button non-operation counter is not “0” (No), the main CPU 73 returns the process to step S329 described above.

  In this way, the main CPU 73 repeats steps S329 to S332 according to the number of reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, so that each stop button 17L, 17C, and 17R is triggered, and the determination is made in step S322. The behavior of each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is controlled one by one by the reel action pattern corresponding to the locked number (for example, see FIG. 29C).

  In addition, the main CPU 73, in spite of the stop operation of all the stop buttons 17L, 17C, 17R, does not relate to the start of the game in a pseudo manner, that is, does not contribute to the determination of the internal winning combination (does not contribute to the determination of the internal winning combination). Provide guidance for prompting operations.

  On the other hand, if it is determined by the determination process in step S332 that the stored value of the lock stop button non-operating counter is “0” (Yes), the main CPU 73 determines whether or not the start lever 16 has been operated in step S333. Alternatively, a process of determining whether or not the timer value of the lock timer is “0” is performed.

  In this determination process, if a determination result of “No” is obtained in all cases, the main CPU 73 repeats the process (S333) until a determination result of “Yes” is obtained. That is, the main CPU 73 repeats the processing in step S333 until it is determined that the start lever 16 has been operated or until it is determined that the timer value of the lock timer is “0”.

  If it is determined in the above-described determination process that the start lever 16 has been operated, or if the timer value of the lock timer is determined to be “0” (Yes in steps S333 and S334), the main CPU 73 determines that the stock on the main side A process of stocking the lock number determined from the reel action selection number table in association with the area number 1 set in the storage area is performed (S335).

  That is, in step S335, when the start lever 16 is operated, or when a predetermined time limit has elapsed, the main CPU 73 controls the area of the main stock storage area set in step S321. Processing for stocking the lock number determined in step S322 in the area corresponding to number 1 is performed.

  Next, after executing the process of step S335, the main CPU 73 shifts the process to step S336, and adds “1” to the maximum area number set in the main stock storage area. Thereby, an area having an area number different from the area number 1 is secured in the stock storage area on the main side.

  By this processing, various action patterns for reel action production corresponding to the determined lock number are sequentially stocked for each area number (for each lock number) in the stock storage area on the main side.

  Next, after executing the processing of step S336, the main CPU 73 performs lottery processing using the freeze continuation lottery table (see FIG. 21) (S337), and determines whether or not the continuation lottery is won (S338).

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 73 constitutes the freeze continuation determining means of the present invention.

  When this lottery is not won, that is, when “end” is won (No in step S338), the main CPU 73 ends the present subroutine.

  When the freeze continuation lottery is not won, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotated at a specified speed in the next game (next game) after the freeze is released. In addition, “Replay 10” when a freeze occurs is won by a stop operation of the effective stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R (a stop operation that contributes to the progress of the actual game) (see, for example, FIG. 29F). .

  On the other hand, in the case of winning the freeze continuation lottery in step S337, that is, when “continuation” is won (Yes in step S338), the main CPU 73 shifts the process to step S322, and again in steps S322 to S322. The process is repeated (see, for example, FIG. 29 (e)).

  Thus, as long as “continue” is won in the freeze continuation lottery in step S337, this game (the game in which “Replay 10” is determined as the internal winning combination) corresponds to the lock number determined in step S322. Action patterns for reel action production are stocked in each area of the stock storage area on the main side in order of area number (for each unit game).

  As shown in FIG. 29 (c), in the present embodiment, not only the action pattern for reel action production is stocked, but also in accordance with the stop operation of the stop buttons 17L, 17C, 17R, the lock number lottery is performed. The reel action corresponding to the result is executed. Therefore, it is possible to easily notify the player who is keeping his gaze on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R that the “Replay 10” has been won, and to improve the expectation for future game development. It becomes.

<Freeze release treatment>
FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of freeze release processing called up in step S9 of the main control processing shown in FIG.

  First, when the start lever 16 for starting the game is operated, the main CPU 73 operates “Replay 10” as an opportunity to win the freeze in the previous game (a game in which “Replay 10” is determined as an internal winning combination). It is determined whether or not “” has won (S340). If it is not determined that a prize has been won (No), the main CPU 73 ends this subroutine.

  That is, it is determined whether or not the operation of the start lever 16 is an instruction to start the ART game in a state where “Replay 10” is won. If it is not the next game in the state where “Replay 10” is won, the main CPU 73 goes through this freeze release process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that “Replay 10” has won in the previous game (the game in which “Replay 10” is determined as an internal winning combination) (Yes), the main CPU 73, for example, stores the stock on the main side in the main RAM 75. The reel action to be released from the storage area is determined (S341).

  In the present embodiment, the lock numbers stocked in each area secured in the main-side stock storage area are released in the ascending order of each area number, for example. In addition, it is good also as determining by lottery etc. irrespective of the ascending order of an area number.

Next, after executing the process of step S341, the main CPU 73 shifts the process to step S342, and sets a predetermined time limit to a lock timer (not shown), for example, “
Set 10000 ".

  Next, after executing the process of step S342, the main CPU 73 shifts the process to step S343 to freeze (stop for a predetermined time) the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R (see, for example, FIG. 31A).

  At that time, the sub CPU 82 turns off the lamp 20 that illuminates the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

  Next, after executing the process of step S343, the main CPU 73 shifts the process to step S344, and stores, for example, “3” in a release stop button non-operating counter (not shown).

  Next, after executing the process of step S344, the main CPU 73 shifts the process to step S345 to execute a stock release command transmission process for transmitting stock release command data from the main control board 31 to the sub control board 41.

  With this stock release command transmission process, the sub control circuit 81 can recognize the lock number determined for the stock release or release on the main control circuit 71 side, and the timing for executing various effects. Etc. can be determined.

  Next, after executing the process of step S345, the main CPU 73 shifts the process to step S346, and the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are simultaneously forward rotated at a lower speed than in the normal game, and the predetermined common described above. The reel action is executed (see, for example, FIG. 31B).

  Next, after executing the process of step S346, the main CPU 73 shifts the process to step S347 to prepare for executing the reel action determined to be released in the above-described step S341. As a preparation, the main CPU 73 generates a pulse output to the stepping motor 38c in order to control the behavior of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, for example, according to the determined reel action.

  At this time, for example, the sub CPU 82 executes a predetermined effect based on the stock release command, and performs a push order notification (navigation) of the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R for the first to third stop operations.

  Next, after executing the process of step S347, the main CPU 73 proceeds to step S348, and responds to the push order notification, which is an effective (pseudo) stop button 17L, 17C, which does not contribute to the actual game progress. Processing is performed for each button to determine whether or not 17R has been pressed.

  When the main CPU 73 does not determine that the effective stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R are pressed by the determination processing in step S348 (No), the main CPU 73 shifts the processing to step S353.

  Next, the main CPU 73 determines whether or not the timer value of the lock timer set in step S342 described above is “0” (S353). In this determination process, when it is determined that the timer value of the lock timer is not “0” (No), the main CPU 73 returns the process to step S348 described above.

  In this case, for example, as shown in FIG. 31 (d), the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R continue to execute the predetermined common reel action described above until a predetermined time limit elapses. Note that when a predetermined time limit elapses, the process automatically proceeds to the next stage.

  On the other hand, if it is determined by the determination process in step S348 that the effective stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R have been pressed (Yes), the main CPU 73 releases in step S349 by the reel corresponding to the effective button operation. A reel action effect is executed by an action pattern corresponding to the determined lock number.

  At that time, the sub CPU 82 turns off the lamp 20 that illuminates the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

  In addition, the sub CPU 82 is notified of the number of ART added games lottered based on the determined lock number at the time of the transition. That is, the sub CPU 82 performs a lottery process using the extra game number lottery table (see FIG. 22), lotteries the ART extra game number with the lottery probability according to the determined lock number, and the result of the lottery is displayed as the lock number. Corresponding to the above, it is stored in the area of the corresponding area number in the sub RAM 83 and displayed by the liquid crystal display device 10.

  Next, after executing the process of step S349, the main CPU 73 shifts the process to step S350, and performs a process of subtracting “1” from the stored value of the release stop button inoperative counter.

  Next, after executing the process of step S350, the main CPU 73 shifts the process to step S351, and determines whether or not the stored value of the release stop button inactive counter is “0”. In this determination process, when it is determined that the stored value of the release stop button non-operating counter is not “0” (No), the main CPU 73 returns the process to step S348 described above.

  Thus, the main CPU 73 repeats the above steps S348 to S351 in accordance with the number of reels 3L, 3C, 3R, so that each stop button 17L, 17C, 17R is triggered, and the determination is made in step S341. The behavior of each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is controlled one by one by the reel action pattern corresponding to the locked number (see, for example, FIG. 31C).

  In addition, the main CPU 73 performs a pseudo operation of the start lever 16 that is not related to the start of the game (does not contribute to the determination of the internal winning combination) when all the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R are stopped. Prompt guidance.

  On the other hand, if it is determined by the determination processing in step S351 that the stored value of the release stop button inoperative counter is “0” (Yes), the main CPU 73 determines whether or not the start lever 16 has been operated in step S352. Alternatively, a process of determining whether or not the timer value of the lock timer is “0” is performed.

  In this determination process, when a determination result of “No” is obtained, the main CPU 73 repeats the process (S352) until a determination result of “Yes” is obtained. That is, the main CPU 73 repeats the processing in step S352 until it is determined that the start lever 16 has been operated or until it is determined that the timer value of the lock timer is “0”.

  In the above determination process, when it is determined that the start lever 16 has been operated, or when it is determined that the timer value of the lock timer is “0” (Yes in steps S352 and S353), the main CPU 73 determines that the stock on the main side “1” is subtracted from the stock number of the lock number (area number) stocked in the storage area (S354).

  That is, in step S354, the lock number corresponding to the reel action executed in step S349 is controlled under the control of the main CPU 73 when the start lever 16 is operated or a predetermined time limit elapses. Processing for setting the stocked area to an unrecorded state is performed.

  Next, after executing the process of step S354, the main CPU 73 shifts the process to step S355, and determines whether or not the stock number of the lock number stocked in the stock storage area on the main side is “0”. .

  In this determination process, when it is determined that the stock number of the stocked lock number is “0” (Yes), the main CPU 73 ends the present subroutine (see, for example, FIG. 31F). That is, in the next ART game, the gaming state returns to the normal ART state, and the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotated at a specified speed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S355 that the number of lock numbers stocked in the main stock storage area is not "0" (No), the main CPU 73 proceeds to step S341. The process of step S341- is repeated (for example, refer to FIG. 31E).

  More specifically, in the first ART game (next game) immediately after the freeze is released, for example, the lock number 1 stocked in the area corresponding to the area number 1 of the main stock storage area in the main RAM 75 is stored. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is vibrated according to the effect pattern.

  If the stock number of the lock number is not “0”, the lock number stocked in the area corresponding to the area number 2 of the main side stock storage area in the main RAM 75 in accordance with the pseudo operation of the start lever 16, for example. The reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are all reversely rotated in accordance with the 6 effect patterns.

  In this way, until the stock number of the lock number stocked in the stock storage area on the main side becomes “0”, the reel action effect described above continues for the next ART game according to the stock number. It is released at once.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 73 constitutes the production mode stock discharge means of the present invention.

  That is, according to the present embodiment, when the freeze is announced, the freeze is released based on the reel action pattern corresponding to the number of stocks according to the operation of the stop buttons 17L, 17C, 17R and the start lever 16. The reel action effect for the next game after the game can be continued. As a result, continuity is created in the reel action production, and it becomes possible to increase the variation of the reel action production for the freeze winning announcement. As a result, it is easy to differentiate from other devices, and it is possible to prevent the production from becoming monotonous due to the notification by the movement of a single reel determined for each game. Accordingly, it is possible to improve the player's tiredness due to the pattern of the freeze winning notification method.

  Note that the reel action effect is not limited to the case where all reels are released for the next ART game, regardless of the number of stocks. For example, the reel action effects may be released individually in a plurality of ART games.

<Reel stop control process>
FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing a reel stop control process subroutine called up in step S14 of the main control process shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 73 executes a pull-in priority storage process (S90). By this drawing priority order storing process, the main CPU 73 determines the drawing priority order of all symbols of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  That is, stop information is stored for each symbol position of each rotating reel 3L, 3C, 3R based on the internal winning combination. For example, in the case of stop permission, the drawing priority order data is stored based on the drawing priority order table (see FIG. 18A). On the other hand, when the stop is not permitted (for example, when a winning combination is won), stop prohibition is stored.

  Next, the main CPU 73 determines whether or not the valid stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R are pressed (S91). This process is a process for determining whether a signal is output from a stop switch (not shown) provided on the stop switch board 58.

  When the main CPU 73 determines that the effective stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R are not pressed (No), the process of step S91 is repeated.

  When the main CPU 73 determines that the effective stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R have been pressed (Yes) in the determination process in step S91, the main CPU 73 selects the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R that have been pressed (FIG. 16C). The operation stop button storage area shown in FIG. 6 and the pressing order storage area shown in FIG. 16D are updated (S92).

  The main CPU 73 stores the types of operation stop buttons corresponding to the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation in the pressing order storage area shown in FIG. 16 (d), and stores the storage area. By referencing, it is possible to determine the pressing order of the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R.

  Next, the main CPU 73 subtracts “1” from the stop button non-operating counter (S93).

  Next, the main CPU 73 determines a search target reel from the operation stop button (S94).

  Next, the main CPU 73 stores the stop start position based on the symbol counter (S95). The stop start position is a symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter of the corresponding reel when a stop operation is detected by the stop switch.

  Next, the main CPU 73 executes reel stop command transmission processing for transmitting reel stop command data from the main control board 31 to the sub control board 41 (S96). This reel stop command also includes information such as the type of reel to be stopped, the stop start position, and the number of sliding pieces (or planned stop position).

Next, the main CPU 73 determines and stores a planned stop position based on each information acquired in the reel stop initial setting process (see FIG. 27), the drawing priority data, and the stop start position (S97). . The planned stop position is a predetermined “0” to “” defined as the number of sliding pieces.
It is a symbol position obtained by adding any of the numerical values of 4 ″ to the stop start position, and is a symbol position at which the rotation of the reel stops.

  Next, the main CPU 73 determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is “0” (S98).

  When the main CPU 73 determines that the stop button non-operating counter is not “0” in the determination process in step S98 (No), the main CPU 73 executes the pull-in priority storage process (S99), and returns the process to step S91.

  When the main CPU 73 determines in the determination process of step S98 that the stop button non-operating counter is “0” (Yes), the main CPU 73 immediately ends this subroutine.

<RT control processing>
FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the RT control process called up in step S18 of the main control process shown in FIG.

First, the main CPU 73 determines whether or not the gaming state is the RT0 gaming state (S300). For example, the main CPU 73 determines whether or not the gaming state is the RT0 gaming state by checking each bit 0 to 2 of the gaming state flag storage area shown in FIG. That is, the main CPU 73 determines that all the data of each bit 0 to 2 in the game state flag storage area is “
If it is “0”, it is determined that the player is in the RT0 gaming state.

  When determining that the gaming state is the RT0 gaming state (Yes), the main CPU 73 determines whether or not “RT transition symbols 1 and 2” is displayed (S301).

  Here, “RT transition symbol 1 (“ Watermelon-Replay-Watermelon ”)” and “RT transition symbol 2 (“ Watermelon-Watermelon-Replay ”)” are transition symbols to the RT1 gaming state (FIG. 9, In the determination process of step S301, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is shifted to the RT1 gaming state.

  When the main CPU 73 determines that “RT transition symbols 1 and 2” are displayed in the determination process of step S301 (Yes), the main CPU 73 updates the gaming state to the RT1 gaming state (S302) and ends the present subroutine.

  When it is determined in step S300 that the gaming state is not the RT0 gaming state (No), or when it is determined in step S301 that “RT transition symbols 1 and 2” are not displayed (No). ) The main CPU 73 determines whether or not the gaming state is the RT1 gaming state (S303). For example, if the data of bit 0 in the gaming state flag storage area shown in FIG. 16E is “1”, the main CPU 73 determines that it is in the RT1 gaming state.

  When determining that the gaming state is the RT1 gaming state (Yes), the main CPU 73 determines whether or not “Replay 2 to 4” is displayed (S304).

  Here, “Replay 2 (“ Replay-Red 7-Replay ”)”, “Replay 3 (“ Replay-Blue 7-Replay ”)”, “Replay 4 (“ Replay-Yellow 7-Replay ”)” are RT2 Since it is a transition symbol to the gaming state (see FIGS. 9 and 12), it is determined whether or not the gaming state is shifted to the RT2 gaming state in the determination process of step S304.

  When the main CPU 73 determines that “Replay 2 to 4” is displayed in the determination process of step S304 (Yes), the main CPU 73 updates the gaming state to the RT2 gaming state (S305), and ends the present subroutine.

  When it is determined in the determination process of step S303 that the gaming state is not the RT1 gaming state (No), or when it is determined that “Replay 2 to 4” is not displayed in the determination process of step S304 (No), The main CPU 73 determines whether or not the gaming state is the RT2 gaming state (S306). For example, if the data of bit 1 in the gaming state flag storage area shown in FIG. 16E is “1”, the main CPU 73 determines that it is in the RT2 gaming state.

  When the main CPU 73 determines that the gaming state is the RT2 gaming state in the determination process of step S306 (Yes), the main CPU 73 determines whether or not “Replay 6-8” is displayed (S307).

  Here, “Replay 6 (“ Replay-Replay-Red 7 ”)”, “Replay 7 (“ Replay-Replay-Blue 7 ”)”, “Replay 8 (“ Replay-Replay-Yellow 7 ”)” are RT3. Since it is a transition symbol to the gaming state (see FIGS. 9 and 12), it is determined in the determination process in step S307 whether the gaming state is to be shifted to the RT3 gaming state.

  When the main CPU 73 determines that “Replay 6-8” is displayed in the determination process of step S307 (Yes), the main CPU 73 updates the gaming state to the RT3 gaming state (S308), and ends this subroutine.

  When the main CPU 73 determines that “Replay 6-8” is not displayed in the determination process of step S307 (No), it determines whether “Replay 9” and “RT transition symbols 1 and 2” are displayed. Judgment is made (S309).

  Here, since “Replay 9 (“ Replay-Replay-Bell ”)” and “RT transition symbols 1 and 2” are transition symbols to the RT1 gaming state (see FIGS. 9 and 12), the determination in step S309 is made. In the process, it is determined whether or not to shift the gaming state to the RT1 gaming state.

  When the main CPU 73 determines that “Replay 9” and “RT transition symbols 1 and 2” are not displayed in the determination process of step S309 (No), this subroutine is terminated.

  When the main CPU 73 determines that “Replay 9” and “RT transition symbols 1 and 2” are displayed in the determination process of step S309 (Yes), the main CPU 73 updates the gaming state to the RT1 gaming state (S310), and this subroutine. Exit.

  If it is determined in step S306 that the gaming state is not the RT2 gaming state (No), the main CPU 73 determines whether or not the gaming state is the RT3 gaming state (S311). For example, if the bit 2 data in the gaming state flag storage area shown in FIG. 16 (e) is “1”, the main CPU 73 determines that it is in the RT3 gaming state.

  When the main CPU 73 determines that the gaming state is the RT3 gaming state (Yes) in the determination process of step S311, the main CPU 73 determines whether or not “RT transition symbols 1 and 2” is displayed (S312).

  When the main CPU 73 determines in the determination process of step S312 that “RT transition symbols 1 and 2” are displayed (Yes), it updates the gaming state to the RT1 gaming state (S313) and ends this subroutine.

  If it is determined in step S311 that the gaming state is not the RT3 gaming state (No), or if it is determined in step S312 that “RT transition symbols 1 and 2” are not displayed (No) ), This subroutine is terminated.

  In the present embodiment, the ART winning flag is awarded by winning the “small role 9 (“ red 7-watermelon-watermelon ”)” or when winning the “small role 8 (“ watermelon-watermelon-watermelon ”)”. By displaying “Replay 6-8” in a situation where the ART winning flag is turned on by winning the lottery, the state shifts to the ART state (see FIGS. 9 and 12).

<Replay operation check process>
FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the replay operation check process called in step S19 of the main control process shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 73 determines whether one of “Replays 1 to 10” has won a prize (S110).

  When determining that none of the “replays 1 to 10” has been won (No), the main CPU 73 ends the present subroutine.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that any one of “Replays 1 to 10” has won (Yes), the main CPU 73 makes an automatic insertion request to copy the value of the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion counter (S111). Exit the subroutine.

<Interrupt processing under main CPU control>
FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing a subroutine for interrupt processing under the control of the main CPU 73. This process is called and executed every 1.1172 milliseconds (ms).

  First, the main CPU 73 saves the register (S120).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 73 performs an input port check process (S121). In this process, the main CPU 73 confirms the presence / absence of a signal transmitted to the microcomputer 72. For example, the main CPU 73 stores the on edge and the off edge of the start switch 57, the stop switch, etc. for each interrupt process.

  Further, the main CPU 73 stores an input state command including information on the on-edge and off-edge of various switches in a communication data storage area (not shown) of the main RAM 75. The stored input state command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 81 in a command data transmission process of an interrupt process described later. Thereby, various effects can be executed using the operation means such as the start lever 16 and the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 73 performs a timer update process (S122).

  Next, the main CPU 73 performs a command data transmission process (S123). In this process, command data is transmitted to the sub control circuit 81 of the sub control board 41.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 73 performs a reel control process for controlling the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (S124).

  More specifically, the main CPU 73 starts the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R in response to a request for starting the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, that is, in response to the start operation. Control is performed so that 3L, 3C, and 3R rotate. Further, in accordance with the stop operation, control is performed so that the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the stop operation stops.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 73 performs a lamp and 7SEG driving process (S125). For example, the main CPU 73 displays the number of credited medals, the number of payouts, etc. on various display units.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 73 restores the register (S126), and terminates the interrupt processing that occurs periodically.

<Sub control processing>
The sub CPU 82 of the sub control circuit 81 executes various programs according to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

<Processing at power-on>
FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the operation (sub-control processing) of the sub-control circuit 81 related to the process at power-on.

  First, the sub CPU 82 executes an initialization process (S130). In this process, the sub CPU 82 performs error check of the sub RAM 83 and the like, and initializes the task system. The task system includes a lamp control task, a sound control task, which are task groups for timer interrupt synchronization, and a mother task, which is a task group for VSYNC (Vertical Synchronization) interrupt synchronization.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 activates the lamp control task shown in FIG. 37 (S131). The lamp control task waits for the sub CPU 82 to receive a timer interrupt event message transmitted to the sub CPU 82 every 2 milliseconds, and in response to receiving the timer interrupt event message, This is for executing processing for controlling the lighting state.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 activates the sound control task shown in FIG. 38 (S132). The sound control task is for the sub CPU 82 to execute processing for controlling the sound output state from the speakers 48L, 48R, 49L, and 49R.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 activates the mother task shown in FIG. 39 (S133) and aborts the process. The mother task is a task group for VSYNC interrupt synchronization, and uses a vertical synchronization signal (VSYNC interrupt signal) sent from the liquid crystal display device 10 when one frame of video is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 10.

<Ramp control task>
FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing a lamp control task.

  First, the sub CPU 82 executes a timer interrupt initialization process (S140).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 executes a lamp related data initialization process (S141).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 waits for a timer interrupt (S142). In this process, until the sub CPU 82 receives a timer interrupt event message every 2 milliseconds, the sub CPU 82 executes a task group different from the timer interrupt synchronization.

  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. Further, there are a power interruption synchronization task group (not shown) and a door opening / closing monitoring unit communication synchronization task group (not shown).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 executes the sound control task shown in FIG. 38 (S143). 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 S143, the sound control task at the next priority of the lamp control task is executed.

  In step S143, the processes of steps S152 and S153 are performed in the sound control task shown in FIG.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 executes lamp data analysis processing (S144).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 executes a lamp effect execution process (S145), and returns the process to step S142.

<Sound control task>
FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing a sound control task.

  First, the sub CPU 82 executes an initialization process of sound related data related to the sound output state from the speakers 48L, 48R, 49L, 49R (S150).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 executes a task in the next priority of the timer interrupt synchronization task group that is the same group as the sound control task, that is, the lamp control task (S151).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 executes sound data analysis processing (S152).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 performs a sound effect execution process (S153), and returns the process to step S151.

<Mother task>
FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the mother task.

  First, the sub CPU 82 executes activation of the main task (S160).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 executes activation of the main board communication task (S161).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 activates the animation task (S162) and aborts the process.

<Main task>
FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the main task.

  First, the sub CPU 82 executes a VSYNC interrupt initialization process (S170).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 waits for VSYNC interrupt (S171).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 executes a drawing process (S172), and returns the process to step S171.

<Main board communication task>
FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing the main board communication task.

  First, the sub CPU 82 executes initialization of the communication message queue (S180).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 executes a reception command check (S181).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not a command different from the previous one has been received (S182).

  If the sub CPU 82 determines in step S182 that the command different from the previous command has not been received (No), the sub CPU 82 shifts the processing to step S181 described above.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that a command different from the previous command has been received (Yes), it is determined that the received command is a legitimate command, the process proceeds to step S183, and game information is created from the received command. And store.

  Then, the sub CPU 82 calls and executes a command analysis processing subroutine shown in FIG. 42 (S184), and shifts the processing to the above-described step S181.

<Command analysis processing>
FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of command analysis processing called up in step S184 of the main board communication task shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 82 executes effect content determination processing (S190).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 executes lamp data determination processing (S191).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 executes sound data determination processing (S192).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 registers each determined data (S193), and ends this subroutine.

<Anime task>
FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing an animation task.

  First, the sub CPU 82 checks a change from the previous game information (S200). Specifically, the sub CPU 82 determines that the current game information updated by the interrupt process (see FIG. 35) is different from the game information registered in the sub RAM 83 in the previous interrupt process. Check if it is.

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 82 executes object control processing (S201). Specifically, in the above-described step S200, when a check result indicating that the gaming state has changed is obtained, the sub CPU 82 controls the image according to the change in the gaming state.

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 82 executes the animation task management process (S202), and moves the process to the above-described step S200.

  Specifically, when the power is turned on when the setting change switch provided in the cabinet 2a of the pachislo machine 1 is in the ON state, an initialization command indicating that is sent from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit. By being transmitted to 81, the sub CPU 82 issues a hall menu task execution request corresponding to the initialization command in the animation task management process (S202). Thus, when the initialization command is received, the hall menu is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 10.

<Production content determination process>
FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of effect content determination processing called up in step S190 of the command analysis processing shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the initialization command is received (S210).

  If it is determined in step S210 that the initialization command has been received (Yes), the sub CPU 82 calls and executes the initialization command reception process (S211), and ends this subroutine. For example, the main CPU 73 transmits presence / absence of setting value change and information on setting values as an initialization command. The sub CPU 82 receives these as initialization commands in step S211.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S210 that the initialization command is not received (No), the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not a medal insertion command is received (S212).

  If it is determined in step S212 that the medal insertion command has been received (Yes), the sub CPU 82 executes the medal insertion command reception processing (S213), and ends this subroutine. For example, the main CPU 73 transmits the presence / absence of a medal and the value of the inserted number counter / credit counter as a medal insertion command. In step S213, the sub CPU 82 receives these as medal insertion commands.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S212 that the medal insertion command is not received (No), the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not it is a start command reception (S214).

  If it is determined in step S214 that the start command is received (Yes), the sub CPU 82 calls and executes the start command reception process shown in FIG. 45 (S215), and ends this subroutine.

  For example, the main CPU 73 transmits the type of gaming state flag, the type of internal winning combination, the presence / absence of a special output flag, etc. as a start command. The sub CPU 82 receives these as start commands in step S215.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S214 that the start command is not received (No), the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the reel rotation start command is received (S216).

  If it is determined in step S216 that the reel rotation start command has been received (Yes), the sub CPU 82 executes a reel rotation start command reception process (S217) and ends this subroutine. For example, the main CPU 73 transmits information indicating that the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R has started as a reel rotation start command. In step S217, the sub CPU 82 receives this as a reel rotation start command.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S216 that the reel rotation start command is not received (No), the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the reel stop command is received (S218).

  If it is determined in step S218 that the reel stop command has been received (Yes), the sub CPU 82 executes a reel stop command reception process (S219), and ends this subroutine.

  For example, the main CPU 73 transmits a stop reel type, a stop start position, and the number of sliding pieces (or a planned stop position) as a reel stop command. The sub CPU 82 receives these as a reel stop command in the process of step S219.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S218 that the reel stop command is not received (No), the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the display command is received (S220).

  If it is determined in step S220 that the display command is received (Yes), the sub CPU 82 executes the display command reception process shown in FIG. 47 (S221), and the subroutine is terminated.

  For example, the main CPU 73 transmits the type of display combination and the like as a display command. The sub CPU 82 receives these as display commands in the process of step S221.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S220 that the display command is not received (No), the sub CPU 82 determines whether the freeze start command is received (S222).

  If it is determined in step S222 that the freeze start command is received (Yes), the sub CPU 82 calls and executes the freeze start command reception process shown in FIG. 49 (S223), and ends this subroutine. .

  For example, the main CPU 73 transmits, as the freeze start command, the fact that the freeze has started, together with the winning lock number and the like. The sub CPU 82 receives these as freeze start commands in the process of step S223.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S222 that the freeze start command is not received (No), the sub CPU 82 determines whether it is a stock release command reception (S224).

  When it is determined in step S224 that the stock release command is received (Yes), the sub CPU 82 calls and executes the stock release command reception process shown in FIG. 50 (S225), and ends this subroutine. .

  For example, the main CPU 73 transmits, as a stock release command, the fact that the reel action release has been executed together with the determined lock number and the like. The sub CPU 82 receives these as a stock release command in the process of step S225.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S224 that the stock release command is not received (No), the sub CPU 82 determines whether the input state command is received (S226).

  When it is determined in step S226 that the input state command is received (Yes), the sub CPU 82 executes the input state command reception process (S227), and ends this subroutine. For example, the main CPU 73 transmits, as an input state command, whether each operation unit is in an on-edge state or an off-edge state. The sub CPU 82 receives these as input state commands in the process of step S227.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S226 that the input state command is not received (No), the sub CPU 82 ends the present subroutine.

<Processing when receiving a start command>
FIG. 45 is a flowchart illustrating a subroutine of start command reception processing called in step S215 of the effect content determination process shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the ART flag is on (S230).

  If it is determined in the process of step S230 that the ART flag is on (Yes), the sub CPU 82 calls and executes the ART process shown in FIG. 46 (S231), and ends this subroutine.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the process of step S230 that the ART flag is not on (No), the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the ART winning flag is on (S232).

  If it is determined in the process of step S232 that the ART winning flag is not on (No), the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not “small role 9” has won (S233).

  If it is not determined in the process of step S233 that “small role 9” has won (No), the sub CPU 82 determines whether “small role 8” has been won (S234).

  If it is determined in the process of step S234 that “small role 8” has won (Yes), the sub CPU 82 executes an ART winning flag lottery (S235).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the ART winning flag lottery has been won (S236).

  When it is determined in the process of step S236 that the ART winning flag lottery has been won (Yes), and in the process of step S233, it is determined that “small role 9” has been won (Yes), the sub CPU 82 determines the ART. The winning flag is turned on (S237).

  After executing the process of step S237 and when determining that the ART winning flag is ON in the processing of step S232 (Yes), the sub CPU 82 determines the ART winning flag winning effect data, and in step S234 In the process, if it is not determined that “small role 8” has won (No), and if it is not determined in the process of step S236 that the ART winning flag lottery has been won (No), the internal winning combination Based on the winning number, the effect data for normal time is determined (S238).

  In this process, when the internal winning combination is the winning numbers 1 to 11 (see FIG. 14), that is, when the “small winning 9” is not won, the sub CPU 82 uses the corresponding winning number 1 in the liquid crystal display device 10. An effect for notifying the content corresponding to ˜11 is executed.

  An effect using the lamp 20 and the speakers 48L, 48R, 49L, 49R or the movable body devices 64A, 64B may be performed.

  Further, while this effect is being executed, navigation is performed so as to perform the first stop operation of the right stop button 17R. However, the right stop button 17R other than during the execution of the effect, that is, during the ART and when the ART win flag is set. When the first stop operation is performed, a penalty may be generated for a predetermined number of games.

  After executing the process of step S238, the sub CPU 82 ends the present subroutine.

<Processing during ART>
FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the ART processing that is called in the process of step S231 of the start command reception process shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not “Replay 10” has been won (S240).

  If it is determined in step S240 that “Replay 10” has been won (Yes), the sub CPU 82 performs processing for determining predetermined freeze start effect data (S245), and ends this subroutine. .

  In this processing, when the internal winning combination is the winning number 8 (see FIG. 14), the sub CPU 82 generates effect data for executing the effect of notifying that the freeze has been won in the liquid crystal display device 10. .

  An effect using the lamp 20 and the speakers 48L, 48R, 49L, 49R or the movable body devices 64A, 64B may be executed.

  On the other hand, in the determination process of step S240, when it is not determined that “Replay 10” has been won (No), the sub CPU 82 obtains predetermined ART continuation effect data based on the winning number of the internal winning combination. Processing to determine is performed (S241).

  In this process, the sub CPU 82 generates effect data for executing an effect informing that the ART state continues in the liquid crystal display device 10 (an effect informing that the freeze has not been won).

  An effect using the lamp 20 and the speakers 48L, 48R, 49L, 49R or the movable body devices 64A, 64B may be executed.

  After executing the process of step S241, the sub CPU 82 subtracts “1” from an ART game number counter (not shown) (S242).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the ART game number counter is “0” (S243). In this process, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not a unit game of the prescribed number of games (50 games in the present embodiment) has been executed in the ART state.

  If it is determined in the process of step S243 that the ART game number counter is not “0” (No), the sub CPU 82 ends the present subroutine. By this processing, the sub CPU 82 maintains the ART state even when the gaming state is demoted to the RT1 gaming state.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the ART game number counter is “0” (Yes), the sub CPU 82 turns off the ART flag (S244) and ends this subroutine. With this process, the sub CPU 82 ends the ART state.

<Display command reception processing>
FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of display command reception processing called up in step S221 of the effect content determination processing shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the ART flag is on (S270). In this process, if it is determined that the ART flag is on (Yes), the sub CPU 82 executes an ART effect by the liquid crystal display device 10 or the like (S271), and ends this subroutine.

  Here, the ART medium effect is an effect informing that the ART state continues in the next unit game.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S270 that the ART flag is not on (No), the sub CPU 82 executes normal processing (S272) and ends this subroutine.

<Normal processing>
FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of normal processing called in step S272 of the display command reception processing shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the ART winning flag is on (S280).

  In this determination process, when it is determined that the ART winning flag is not on (No), the sub CPU 82 ends the present subroutine.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the determination process of step S280 that the ART winning flag is on (Yes), the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the gaming state is the RT2 gaming state (S281).

  In this determination process, when it is determined that the game is not in the RT2 gaming state (No), the sub CPU 82 ends the present subroutine.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S281 that the game state is RT2 (Yes), the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not “Replay 6-8” is displayed (S282).

  In this determination process, when it is determined that “Replay 6-8” is not displayed (No), the sub CPU 82 ends the present subroutine.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the determination process of step S282 that “Replay 6-8” is displayed (Yes), the sub CPU 82 turns off the ART winning flag (S283).

  After executing the processing of step S283, the sub CPU 82 turns on the ART flag, sets "50" in the ART game number counter (S284), and ends this subroutine.

<Process when receiving freeze start command>
FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the process at the time of receiving a freeze start command called in the process of step S223 of the effect content determination process shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 82 determines and executes effect data for controlling the liquid crystal display device 10, the lamp 20, the speakers 48L, 48R, 49L and 49R, and the movable body devices 64A and 64B based on the determined lock number. (S360).

  The effect data is stocked in the stock storage area on the sub side of the sub RAM 83 in association with the lock number.

  In addition, after executing the process of step S360, the sub CPU 82 draws the added game number lottery table (see FIG. 20) based on the determined lock number, and stores the determined ART added game number in the stock on the sub side. Stock in the area in association with the lock number (S361).

  That is, the determined number of added ART games is stocked together with effect data, for example, in each area of the sub-side stock storage area to which the area number is assigned in correspondence with the lock number transmitted from the main side.

  After executing the process of step S361, the sub CPU 82 ends the present subroutine.

  In this embodiment, the sub CPU 82 constitutes an additional game number determination means of the present invention.

<Process when stock release command is received>
FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing a stock discharge command reception process subroutine called up in step S225 of the effect content determination process shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 82 reads effect data stocked for each lock number in the sub stock storage area, and executes a predetermined effect by the liquid crystal display device 10 or the like regarding this processing (S370).

  Further, after executing the processing of step S370, the sub CPU 82 reads out the ART added game number corresponding to the lock number stored in the sub stock storage area and adds it to the ART game number counter (S371). .

  The number of ART addition games is added to the remaining number of games of the prescribed number of ART games.

  Next, after executing the process of step S371, the sub CPU 82 subtracts “1” from the stock number of the lock number stocked in the sub stock storage area (S372).

  After executing the process of step S372, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the stock number is “0” (S373).

  If the stock number is not “0” (No), the sub CPU 82 shifts the process to step S370 and repeats the processes of steps S370 to S370 described above.

  More specifically, for the next ART game after the freeze is released, for example, the lock number 1 stocked in the area corresponding to the area number 1 of the sub-side stock storage area in the sub RAM 83, The number of extra games corresponding to any one of “10”, “30”, “50”, “100”, “300”, and “500” is added.

  Following this, for example, the number of additional games corresponding to one of the lock numbers 6 stocked in the area corresponding to the area number 2 of the sub-side stock storage area in the sub RAM 83 is added.

  This addition of the added game number is repeated until the stock number becomes “0”.

  On the other hand, if the stock number is “0” (Yes), predetermined freeze end effect data is determined and executed (S374), and this subroutine is terminated.

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 82 constitutes the game number adding means of the present invention.

  As described above, in an ART game that is advantageous for medal awarding, if a freezing is won, lottery of reel action is repeated while the frozen state is continued, and the effect pattern of the winning reel action is sorted in the order of the lock numbers. In addition to stocking, for the next ART game after the freeze state has ended, all the reel action production patterns that have been stocked are released in the order of the lock numbers, so that the next ART game will depend on the number of stocks. The reel action can be controlled based on various production patterns. Therefore, it is possible to give continuity to the freeze winning notification (win notification).

  In particular, in the next ART game after the freeze state is ended, the reel action is changed in accordance with various production patterns, so that it is possible to increase the production variations for the freezing notification. This makes it easier to differentiate from other devices, and prevents the content of the production by the reel action from becoming monotonous, and the method of notifying the freeze is patternized and the player's interest is reduced. Can be improved.

  In addition, since the number of ART games that vary based on various performance patterns can be increased in accordance with the stop operation of the stop button or the start operation of the start lever, the player's interest can be further enhanced.

  Further, when the lamp 20 is turned off in the effect at the time of winning the freeze, it is possible to give more impact as a freeze winning notification.

  Also, even when a stop operation of a valid stop button is not detected, it is possible to determine various production patterns for controlling the actions of a plurality of reels based on the time limit by internal lottery, and the progress of the game Can be prevented.

  As described above, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment can prevent oversight of the freeze winning announcement without reducing the concentration of the player with respect to the game, and the contents of the effect for the freeze winning announcement can be reduced. By preventing the patterning, the player's interest can be improved. In other words, a conventional gaming machine notifies a player of the occurrence of a predetermined lottery by starting all reels at a later timing when there is a predetermined lottery. Since it was made to be done, it is possible not to overlook the announcement per lottery and to prevent the player's concentration on the game from being reduced, but the notification method (so-called production) Was monotonous and could cut off the player's interest. In response to this problem, the gaming machine according to the present invention has the above-described configuration, so that it is possible to prevent oversight of the winning notification without reducing the concentration of the player with respect to the game, and to produce an effect for winning notification. The content can be prevented from patterning, and the player's interest can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, the case has been described where the freeze win is made during ART which is a specific gaming state advantageous to the player. However, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, during AT or during RT It is good.

  In the present embodiment, the specific role that triggers the freeze is “Replay 10”, but it may be another specific replay role or chance, or as a rare role such as a watermelon role. Good.

  Moreover, the type of symbol is an example, and if the cherry role is provided as one of the symbols, the cherry role may be used as the specific role.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the present invention is not limited to the case where the lamp 20 is turned off at the time of freezing. For example, it is possible to change the blinking timing by repeatedly turning on and off.

  Further, not only the lamp 20 but also the other presentation means or the movable body devices 64A and 64B may be used when the freeze is won.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when an effective stop button stop operation is not detected by providing a time limit, the process proceeds to the next process of determining whether or not the freeze state continues by an internal lottery. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, after the start lever 16 is operated, the process may be shifted to a process of determining whether or not the freeze state continues by an internal lottery.

  In the present embodiment, the winning determination line 8 is formed by a combination of the middle stage of the left display window 4L, the middle stage of the middle display window 4C, and the middle stage of the right display window 4R. , A winning determination line comprising a combination of the upper stage of the left display window 4L, the middle stage of the middle display window 4C, and the lower stage of the right display window 4R, and the lower stage of the left display window 4L, the middle stage of the middle display window 4C, and the upper stage of the right display window 4R. And a winning determination line made up of a combination of The pachi-slot machine 1 may have a structure having all the above-described winning determination lines.

  In the present embodiment, the present invention can be applied not only to the pachislot machine but also to other spinning-type game machines.

1 Pachislot machine (game machine)
3L, 3C, 3R Reel 4L, 4C, 4R Symbol display area / display window (design display means)
16 Start lever (start operation instruction means)
17L, 17C, 17R Stop button 20 Lamp (Directing means)
38a Motor drive circuit 38c Stepping motor (reel rotating means)
57 Start switch (start operation detection means)
58 Stop switch board (stop operation detection means)
71 main control circuit 73 main CPU (internal winning combination determination means, reel stop control means, display combination determination means, gaming state transition control means, freeze start control means, freeze continuation determination means, freeze end control means, reel effect determination means, Production mode stock release means)
75 Main RAM (Production mode stock means)
81 Sub control circuit 82 Sub CPU (specific effect state control means, added game number determination means, game number addition means, lamp drive control means)
83 sub-RAM (game number stock means)

Claims (2)

In a gaming machine comprising a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are arranged and capable of giving a privilege based on a stop display derived after variable display by the reels,
In a unit game in which a predetermined condition is established, a reel production determination means capable of giving a right to generate a plurality of reel productions is provided.
A gaming machine that executes the plurality of reel effects based on the right after a unit game in which the predetermined condition is satisfied.   When the first right and the second right are given as the right, the reel effect based on the first right and the reel effect based on the second right can be executed in different game units. The gaming machine according to claim 1.

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