JP2017169813A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make a notification of an error generated in a game machine's units related to game presentations.SOLUTION: In an operation monitoring task, if a generation of a heat radiation fan rotation speed error or CPU thermal anomaly (a peripheral board temperature error) is detected, a sub CPU 81 registers in a lamp data storage area of a sub RAM 83 information to indicate lamp data for displaying characters indicating error contents in a credit display 201, a pay-out display 202, and an acquisition number display 203. Thus, characters indicating the error contents are displayed in the credit display 201, the pay-out display 202, and the acquisition number display 203 by a lamp control task to be performed later.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 106

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

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

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

  In addition, some gaming machines, such as the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when an error relating to the progress of the game occurs, display the content of the error on an error display LED (7-segment LED) and notify it. .

JP 2003-300771 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, it is not possible to report an error that has occurred in a unit related to the effect of the game provided in the gaming machine.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of notifying an error that has occurred in a unit related to the production of a game provided in the gaming machine in consideration of the actual situation in the prior art.

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

A first control unit (for example, a main control circuit 41 described later) for controlling the progress of the game;
A second control unit (for example, a sub-control circuit 42 to be described later) that controls the effects related to the game;
A display unit controlled by the second control unit and capable of displaying a plurality of display patterns (for example, a credit display 201, a payout display 202, and an acquired number display 203 constituting a sub 7-segment display 200 described later) When,
A cooling device having a fan for sending air to the second control unit (for example, a cooling device 84 described later);
A temperature sensor (for example, a thermo sensor 85 described later) for detecting the temperature of the second control unit,
The first control unit executes a first control error detection process for detecting an error relating to the progress of the game, and sends an error command indicating the content of the error detected in the first control error detection process to the second control unit Send to
The second controller is
When the number of rotations of the fan within a predetermined time is equal to or less than a predetermined number, a cooling device error detection process for detecting a cooling device error, which is an error occurring in the cooling device,
When the temperature of the second control unit detected by the temperature sensor is equal to or higher than a predetermined temperature, a temperature abnormality error detection process for detecting a temperature abnormality error is executed,
The game machine, wherein the display unit displays a display pattern corresponding to the detected cooling device error, the abnormal temperature error, and the error indicated by the error command.

  In the gaming machine having the above-described configuration, the display unit displays the display pattern corresponding to the cooling device error and the temperature abnormality error, so that an error occurring in the unit related to the game effect can be notified.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the error which generate | occur | produced in the unit which concerns on the production of the game with which a gaming machine is provided can be alert | reported.

It is explanatory drawing explaining the functional flow in the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the example of an external appearance structure in the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the example of an external appearance structure of the upper part in the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 shows an internal structure of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, and is a perspective view in a state where a front door is opened. It is a block diagram which shows the whole circuit structure with which the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention is provided. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the sub control circuit in the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol arrangement | positioning table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination table (the 1) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination table (the 2) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination table (the 3) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the table at the time of the bonus action | operation in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of RT transition table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table determination table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for RT0 gaming state 1 sheets in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for RT0 game state 2 sheets in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the RT0 gaming state 3 internal lottery table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for one RT1 game state in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for RT1 game state 2 sheets in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for 3 RT1 game states in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for one RT2 game state in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for 2 RT2 game states in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for 3 RT2 game states in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for RT3 gaming state 1 sheet between BB1 flags in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for RT3 gaming state 2 sheets between BB1 flags in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for RT3 gaming state 3 sheets between BB1 flags in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for 1 RT3 gaming state between BB2 flags in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for RT3 game state 2 sheets between BB2 flags in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for RT3 game state 3 sheets between BB2 flags in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for one RT3 gaming state between MB flags in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for RT3 game state 2 sheets between MB flags in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for RT3 gaming state 3 sheets between MB flags in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for RB game states in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for CB game states in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal winning combination determination table for bonuses in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal winning combination determination table for the small combination and replay (the 1) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal winning combination determination table (the 2) for a small combination and replay in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal winning combination determination table for the small combination and replay (the 3) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal winning combination determination table (the 4) for a small combination and replay in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the number selection table for spinning cylinder stop in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the reel stop initial setting table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the stop table for the 1st stop at the time of forward pressing in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the control change table at the time of a forward press in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the stop table for 2nd and 3rd stop at the time of forward pressing in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the stop table at the time of an irregular pressing in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the drawing priority order table selection table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the drawing priority order table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the search order table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the search order table for CB in one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the game lock lottery table for normal use in one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the game lock lottery table for BB flags in one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the game lock lottery table for MB flags in one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the weight addition lottery table in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol corresponding winning action flag data table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the game lock classification change table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the display combination storage area in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the game state flag storage area in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the operation stop button storage area | region in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the pressing order storage area | region in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol code storage area in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the drawing priority order data storage area in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the game lock flag storage area | region in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the correspondence table of the winning combination and stop order in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the command transmitted to the sub control circuit from the main control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the conversion table of the flag for production | presentation and abbreviated-name in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the lock production pattern determination table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the production pattern determination table (RT0 gaming state, non-occurrence) in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the production pattern determination table (RT0 gaming state, a breeze) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the production pattern determination table (RT3 game state, non-occurrence) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the production pattern determination table (RT3 game state, a breeze) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the sound list in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a main flowchart which shows the process example of the main control circuit of the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the medal acceptance / start check process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the internal lottery process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game lock lottery process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the reel stop initial setting process in one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the weight process in one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the reel rotation start process in one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the attraction | saving priority order storage process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the drawing priority order table selection process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the symbol code storage process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the reel stop control process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the stop button detection process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the sliding piece number determination process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the 2nd and 3rd stop process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the line change bit check process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the line mask data change process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the priority drawing-in control process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the control change process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the control change process after the 2nd stop in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game lock process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of RT control processing in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the bonus completion | finish check process in one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the bonus operation | movement check process in one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the interruption process by control of main CPU in one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the main board | substrate communication task performed by sub CPU in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the production registration task performed by sub CPU in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the production content determination process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the process at the time of the reel stop command reception in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the process at the time of the display command reception in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the WIN lamp control process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the process at the time of no operation command reception in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the sound control task in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the lamp | ramp control task in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the operation | movement monitoring task in one Embodiment of this invention. It is FIG. (1) for demonstrating the error alerting | reporting function in one Embodiment of this invention. It is FIG. (2) for demonstrating the error alerting | reporting function in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the change aspect of the lock production pattern in one Embodiment of this invention.

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

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

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

  The internal lottery means performs lottery based on the extracted random number value and determines an internal winning combination. This internal lottery means is carried out by a main control circuit described later. By determining the internal winning combination, a combination of symbols that permits display along a winning determination line described later is determined. The types of symbol combinations include those related to “winning” in which benefits such as paying out medals, re-games, bonuses, etc. are given to players, and other so-called “loses”. Is provided.

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

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

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

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

  Further, in the pachislot, various effects are performed using the output of light performed by various lamps, the output of sound performed by a speaker, or a combination thereof in the above-described series of flows.

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

  When the contents of the effect are determined, the effect executing means executes the corresponding effect in conjunction with each opportunity, such as when the rotation of the reels starts, when the rotation of each reel stops, or when determining whether there is a winning. In this way, in the pachislot machine, the player has the opportunity to know or predict the determined internal winning combination (in other words, the combination of symbols to be aimed at) by executing the production contents associated with the internal winning combination. It is possible to improve the player's interest.

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

[Appearance structure]
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the external structure of the pachi-slot 1.
FIG. 3 is a front view showing the external structure of the upper part of the pachi-slot 1.

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

  Inside the cabinet 2a, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are provided side by side. Hereinafter, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are referred to as a left reel 3L, a middle reel 3C, and a right reel 3R, respectively. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R has a reel body formed in a cylindrical shape and a translucent sheet material mounted on the peripheral surface of the reel body. A plurality of (for example, 21) symbols are drawn on the surface of the sheet material at predetermined intervals along the circumferential direction. The reel main body is provided with a reel backlight 300 that irradiates light on the back surface of the sheet material (see FIG. 6). The reel backlight 300 is turned on and off under the control of a sub-control circuit 42 described later.

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

  The front panel 10 is attached to the upper part of the door body 9. The front panel 10 and the door body 9 are provided with display windows 4L, 4C, 4R that pass through the pachislot 1 in the front-rear direction and display symbols drawn on the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Hereinafter, the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R are referred to as a left display window 4L, a middle display window 4C, and a right display window 4R, respectively.

  The display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R are covered with a transparent member such as an acrylic plate that the front panel 10 has. The display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R are provided at positions that overlap with the three reel arrangement regions when viewed from the front (player side), and are positioned in front of the three reels (player side). Is provided. Therefore, the player can visually recognize the three reels provided behind the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R through the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R.

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

  The front panel 10 is provided with a lamp group 21 composed of various lamps controlled by a sub-control circuit 42 described later. As shown in FIG. 3, the lamp group 21 includes a reel upper lamp 211, an upper lamp 212, and a WIN lamp 213 made up of light emitting diodes (hereinafter may be referred to as “LEDs”). The light is turned on and off.

  The reel upper lamp 211 includes reel upper lamps 211L, 211C, and 2113R that are positioned above the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and can be individually turned on and off.

  The WIN lamp 213 can display any one of display combinations “C_Don 1”, “C_Don 2”, “C_Red 7”, “C_BAR1”, and “C_BAR2” described later, that is, a bonus is won. This is a lamp for informing that this has been done. The WIN lamp 213 is provided on the right side portion of the front panel 10.

  Further, three BET lamps 8 arranged in the vertical direction are provided on the left side of the front panel 10. The three BET lamps 8 are controlled by a sub control circuit 42 described later. The number of lighting of the three BET lamps 8 indicates the number of medals used for one game.

  In this embodiment, the number of medals used for one game is set to 1 to 3. For example, when the number of medals used for one game is set to “1”, one BET lamp 8 (for example, the BET lamp 8 positioned at the bottom) is turned on, and the other BET lamp 8 (one in the middle is one). The BET lamp 8) located at the top is turned off.

Below the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R of the front panel 10, a credit display 201 and a payout display 202 constituting a sub 7-segment display 200 (see FIG. 6) controlled by a sub control circuit 42 described later. , An acquired number display 203 is provided.
The credit indicator 201 is composed of a 7-segment LED capable of displaying a two-digit number, and displays the number of medals deposited in the pachislot 1 (hereinafter referred to as the number of credits).

The payout indicator 202 is composed of a 7-segment LED capable of displaying a 2-digit number, and displays the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a privilege (hereinafter referred to as payout number) in a unit game.
The acquired number display 203 is composed of a 7-segment LED capable of displaying a three-digit number, and displays the total number of medals to be paid out to the player in the bonus game.

  Further, the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment has an error notification function for notifying various errors using the credit display 201, the payout display 202, and the acquired number display 203. Details of the error notification function will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a pedestal 12 is formed at the center of the door body 9. The pedestal portion 12 is provided with various devices (medal insertion slot 13, MAX bet button 14, 1BET button 15, start lever 16, stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R) to be operated by the player.

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

The MAX bet button 14 and the 1BET button 15 are provided for determining the number of coins used for one game from medals deposited inside the pachislot 1. The MAX bet button 14 is provided with a lamp that is controlled by a sub-control circuit 42 to be described later and is lit in red or blue. In the present embodiment, red lighting of the MAX bet button 14 indicates that the operation on the MAX bet button 14 is invalid. Further, lighting of the MAX bet button 14 in blue indicates that the operation to the MAX bet button 14 is effective.
Although not shown in FIG. 2, the pedestal portion 12 is provided with a settlement button. This checkout button is provided to pull out (discharge) medals deposited inside the pachi-slot 1 to the outside.

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

  In addition, the pedestal portion 12 is provided with a main 7-segment display 6 composed of 7-segment LEDs. The main 7-segment display 6 plays a game as the number of medals to be paid out to the player (hereinafter referred to as payout number), the number of medals deposited in the pachislot 1 (hereinafter referred to as credit number). Information such as the number of inserted medals (hereinafter referred to as the number of BETs) is displayed digitally. Further, the main segment display 6 notifies various errors. Details of the error notification of the main segment display 6 will be described later.

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

[Internal structure]
Next, the internal structure of the pachislo 1 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the internal structure of the pachi-slot 1.

  The cabinet 2a is formed in a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape with one surface on the front side opened. A main board 31 constituting a main control circuit 41 (see FIG. 5), which will be described later, is provided in the upper part of the cabinet 2a. The main control circuit 41 is a circuit that controls the main operation of the game in the pachislot machine 1 and the flow between the operations, such as determination of an internal winning combination, rotation and stop of each reel, determination of the presence / absence of a prize, and the like. The specific configuration of the main control circuit 41 will be described later.

  Three reels (a left reel 3L, a middle reel 3C, and a right reel 3R) are provided in the center of the cabinet 2a. Although not shown in FIG. 4, each reel is connected to a corresponding stepping motor described later (any of stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R in FIG. 5) via a gear having a predetermined reduction ratio. .

  A medal payout device 33 (hereinafter referred to as a hopper 33) having a structure capable of storing a large amount of medals and discharging them one by one is provided in the lower part of the cabinet 2a. In addition, a power supply device 34 that supplies necessary power to each device of the pachislot machine 1 is provided on one side of the hopper 33 (left side in the example shown in FIG. 4) in the cabinet 2a.

  A sub-board 32 constituting a sub-control circuit 42 (see FIG. 5 and FIG. 6) to be described later is provided on the upper portion of the back side of the front door 2b (the part opposite to the display screen side). The sub-control circuit 42 is a circuit that controls the execution of effects by displaying images. The specific configuration of the sub control circuit 42 will be described later.

  Furthermore, a selector 35 is provided at a substantially central portion on the back surface side of the front door 2b. The selector 35 is a device for selecting whether or not the material or shape of the medal inserted from the outside through the medal insertion slot 13 (see FIG. 2) is appropriate. To guide. Although not shown in FIG. 4, a medal sensor 35 </ b> S (see FIG. 5) that detects that an appropriate medal has passed is provided on the path through which the medal passes in the selector 35.

  Although not shown in FIG. 4, in the vicinity of the sub-board 32, a cooling device 84 for cooling a sub CPU 81 described later provided in the sub-board 32, and a thermo sensor 85 (FIG. 6) for detecting the temperature of the sub CPU 81 Reference) is provided.

The cooling device 84 is configured by a cooling fan. When the power is turned on, the sub CPU 81 acquires (detects) the number of rotations of the cooling fan for one second. Note that a sub-board case (not shown) that accommodates the sub-board 32 is provided with a slit at the mounting position of the cooling device 84 to dissipate heat from the sub-CPU 81 to the outside of the sub-board case.
The thermo sensor 85 is mounted in close contact with the sub CPU 81 of the sub board 32. The sub CPU 81 acquires (detects) the temperature detected by the thermo sensor 85 at a predetermined cycle.

<Configuration of circuits provided in pachislot>
Next, a configuration of a circuit included in the pachislo 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6.
FIG. 5 is a block configuration diagram of the entire circuit provided in the pachi-slot 1. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the sub-control circuit.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Sub control circuit]
As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the sub control circuit 42 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 41, and performs processing such as determination and execution of effect contents based on a command transmitted from the main control circuit 41. . The sub control circuit 42 basically includes a sub CPU 81, a sub ROM 82, and a sub RAM 83 as shown in FIG. Further, the sub control circuit 42 includes a DSP (Digital Signal Processor) 90, an audio RAM 91, a D / A (Digital to Analog) converter 92, and an amplifier 93.

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

  Various control programs executed by the sub CPU 81 are stored in the program storage area. The control program stored in the program storage area includes, for example, a main board communication task for controlling communication with the main control circuit 41, a production random number value, and determination of production contents (production data). Programs such as an effect registration task for performing registration, a lamp control task for controlling light output from the lamp group 21, and a sound control task for controlling sound output from the speakers 20L and 20R are included.

  In the data storage area, for example, a storage area for storing various data tables, a storage area for storing effect data constituting various effect contents, a storage area for storing sound data related to BGM and sound effects, and a pattern of turning on and off the light Various storage areas such as a storage area for storing lamp data relating to the above are included.

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

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the sub control circuit 42 includes a reel backlight 300, a sub 7-segment display 200, speakers 20 </ b> L and 20 </ b> R, a lamp group 21, a MAX bet button 14 (a lamp thereof), a cooling device 84, Peripheral devices such as the BET lamp 8 are connected. That is, the operations of these peripheral devices are controlled by the sub control circuit 42. In addition, a thermosensor 85 is connected to the sub control circuit 42.

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 81, the DSP 90, the audio RAM 91, the D / A converter 92, and the amplifier 93 output sounds such as BGM from the speakers 20L and 20R according to the sound data specified by the contents of the effects. Further, the sub CPU 81 turns on and off the lamp group 21 in accordance with the lamp data designated by the contents of the effect. Further, the sub CPU 81 performs a lock effect by turning on and off the reel backlight 300 as will be described later. Further, the sub CPU 81 controls the sub 7-segment display 200 to display various information (including information indicating the content of an error that has occurred as will be described later).

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

[Design arrangement table]
First, the symbol arrangement table will be described with reference to FIG. The symbol arrangement table is data (hereinafter referred to as symbol code (in FIG. 7) that specifies the position of each symbol in the rotation direction of each of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R and the type of symbol arranged at each position. )))).

  In the symbol arrangement table, when the reel index is detected, the symbol position of each reel arranged in the middle area in the frame of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R is defined as “0”. In each reel, “0” to “20” corresponding to the symbol counter are set as symbol positions in the order of advance in the reel rotation direction (the direction of arrow A in FIG. 7) with reference to symbol position “0”. Assigned to a symbol.

  That is, by referring to the symbol counter values ("0" to "20") and the symbol arrangement table, the display is displayed in the upper, middle and lower regions of each reel within the frame of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. It is possible to specify the type of symbol that is displayed. For example, when the value of the symbol counter corresponding to the left reel 3L is “7”, the upper, middle, and lower regions of the left reel 3L within the frame of the display window 4 are respectively “ Symbols corresponding to “Dong 1”, “Bell 2” at symbol position “7”, and “Replay” at symbol position “6” are displayed.

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

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

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

  If the symbol combination displayed along the active line does not match any of the symbol combinations defined in the symbol combination table, it is a so-called “lost”. That is, in this embodiment, the symbol combination corresponding to “losing” is not defined in the symbol combination table, thereby defining the symbol combination “losing”.

  In this embodiment, in addition to “losing” in the case where the symbol combination does not match any of the symbol combinations defined in the symbol combination table, an item “losing” is provided in the symbol combination table (see FIG. 10). ). In the present embodiment, the symbol combination “lost” defined in the symbol combination table is “blank-blank-blank”.

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

  The “storage area” data in the display combination column is data for designating a later-described display combination storage area (see FIG. 55 described later) in which the corresponding display combination is stored. In the present embodiment, 14 display combination storage areas are provided. In the present embodiment, display combinations having the same bit pattern (1-byte data pattern) and having different contents are managed as different display combinations depending on the “storage area”.

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

  As shown in FIG. 8, in this embodiment, the number of inserted medals is three, and “C_normal bell 1” to “C_normal bell 12”, “C_don bell 1” to “C_don bell 4” are displayed as display combinations. When any one of “C_control ice” is determined, 10 medals are paid out. On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 8 to 10, the number of inserted medals is one, and “C_normal bell 1” to “C_normal bell 12”, “C_donbel 1” to “C_donbel 4” are displayed as display combinations. "C_7 bell 1" to "C_7 bell 4", "C_7 ice 1", "C_7 ice 2", "C_CD bell 1" to "C_CD bell 18", "C_ irregular bell 1" to "C_ irregular bell 8" When any one of them is determined, 10 medals are paid out.

  In this embodiment, the number of inserted medals is two, and “C_normal bell 1” to “C_normal bell 12”, “C_don bell 1” to “C_don bell 4”, and “C_ANY cherry 1” are displayed as display combinations. ”To“ C_ANY Cherry 5 ”,“ C_Normal Cherry 1 ”to“ C_Normal Cherry 20 ”,“ C_Diagonal Cherry 1-1 ”,“ C_Diagonal Cherry 1-2 ”,“ C_Diagonal Cherry 2-1 ” ”,“ C_Diagonal Cherry 2-2 ”,“ C_Special Cherry ”,“ C_Control Cherry ”,“ C_CD Bell 1 ”to“ C_CD Bell 18 ”,“ C_Extra Bell 1 ”to“ C_Extra Bell 8 ” When one of them is determined, 15 medals are paid out. On the other hand, when the number of inserted medals is 2, and “C_7 Bell 1” to “C_7 Bell 4”, “C_7 Ice 1”, and “C_7 Ice 2” are determined as display combinations, 14 medals are paid out. Is done.

  In the present embodiment, for example, “C_normal replay 1”, “C_normal replay 2”, “C_maintenance lip”, “C_special lip 1”, “C_special lip 2”, “C_cherry lip” are displayed as display combinations. Or “C_CT Lip 1” to “C_CT Lip 8” is determined, the replay (replay) is activated.

[Bonus operating table]
Next, the bonus operation time table will be described with reference to FIG. The bonus operation time table stores data stored in a game state flag storage area (see FIG. 56), a bonus end number counter, a game possible number counter, and a winning possible number counter provided in the main RAM 53 when a bonus operation is performed. Is stipulated.

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

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

  The bonus end number counter is data for managing whether or not a prescribed number (payout number) that triggers the end of the bonus game has been reached. In the present embodiment, the operation of BB1 that is started with the display of “C_Don 1” or “C_Don 2” ends when a medal that reaches the specified number “344” is paid out. In addition, the operation of BB2 that is started with the display of “C_Red 7” is ended when a medal that reaches the specified number “344” is paid out. On the other hand, the operation of the MB that is started in response to the display of “C_BAR1” or “C_BAR2” ends when the medals reaching the prescribed number “105” are paid out.

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

  In the present embodiment, the same flag is used to manage BB1 that is started when “C_don 1” and “C_don 2” are displayed. In addition, the same flag is used to manage MBs that are started when “C_BAR1” and “C_BAR2” are displayed. However, the BB that is started with the display of “C_Don 1” and the BB that is started with the display of “C_Don 2” may be managed by individual flags. In addition, an MB that is started when “C_BAR1” is displayed and an MB that is started when “C_BAR2” is displayed may be managed by individual flags.

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

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

  In this embodiment, four types of states, RT0 gaming state to RT3 gaming state, are provided as the RT gaming state, which are different from each other in the type of internal winning combination of replay and the winning probability. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, when “C_Don 1”, “C_Don 2”, “C_Red 7”, “C_BAR1” or “C_BAR2” is won as an internal winning combination, RT The gaming state shifts from the RT0 gaming state, the RT1 gaming state, or the RT2 gaming state to the RT3 gaming state. In addition, when the combination of symbols corresponding to “C_Don 1”, “C_Don 2”, “C_Red 7”, “C_BAR 1” or “C_BAR 2” is displayed, the RT gaming state is interrupted.

  Further, when the BB gaming state is ended, the RT gaming state is resumed as the RT1 gaming state, and when the MB gaming state is terminated, the RT gaming state is resumed as the RT0 gaming state. Then, when the combination of symbols corresponding to the transition replay is stopped and displayed, the RT gaming state transitions from the RT1 gaming state to the RT2 gaming state. In this embodiment, “C_Cherry Lip”, “C_CT Lip 1” to “C_CT Lip 8”, which are won in the RT1 gaming state, are transition replays.

  In addition, when 20G (game) is consumed in the RT1 gaming state or the RT2 gaming state, the RT gaming state shifts to the RT0 gaming state. That is, the condition for ending the RT1 gaming state of the present embodiment is that the combination of symbols corresponding to the transition replay is stopped or displayed, or that the specified number of games (20G) have been consumed in the RT1 gaming state. A specific example of specific conditions according to the invention will be shown.

  In the present embodiment, when a combination of symbols corresponding to “C_Don 1”, “C_Don 2”, “C_Red 7”, “C_BAR1” or “C_BAR2” is displayed, the RT gaming state is changed. Interrupted. However, when a combination of symbols corresponding to “C_Don 1”, “C_Don 2”, “C_Red 7”, “C_BAR1” or “C_BAR2” is displayed, the RT gaming state is separated from the RT3 gaming state. You may make it transfer to RT game state (for example, RT4 game state). In this case, the BB (RB) gaming state and the RT4 gaming state, and the MB (CB) gaming state and the RT4 gaming state are set.

The internal winning combination “C_Don 1”, “C_Don 2”, “C_Red 7”, “C_BAR 1”, and “C_BAR 2” are specific examples of the special internal winning combination according to the present invention.
In the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 (main CPU 51) controls the transition of the RT gaming state with reference to the RT transition table.

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

  Specifically, when the RT0 gaming state and the inserted number of medals are “1”, the RT0 gaming state single lottery table is used, and “6” is set as the number of lotteries. When the RT0 gaming state and the number of inserted medals are “2”, the internal lottery table for two RT0 gaming states is used, and “6” is set as the number of lotteries. Also, when the RT0 gaming state and the number of inserted medals are “3”, the RT0 gaming state three-internal lottery table is used, and “20” is set as the number of lotteries.

  In the RT1 gaming state, an RT1 gaming state 1 internal lottery table, an RT1 gaming state 2 internal lottery table, or an RT1 gaming state 3 internal lottery table is used according to the number of inserted medals. In the RT2 gaming state, an internal lottery table for one RT2 gaming state, an internal lottery table for two RT2 gaming states, or an internal lottery table for three RT2 gaming states is used according to the number of inserted medals.

  Further, in the RT3 gaming state, the lottery table is selected between the flags of any bonus and according to the number of inserted medals. Between the flags is a period from when the internal winning combination related to the bonus is won until the combination of symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination is stopped and displayed. Between the BB1 flags, the period from when “C_Don 1” or “C_Don 2” is determined as an internal winning combination until the symbol combination corresponding to “C_Don 1” or “C_Don 2” is stopped and displayed. It is. For example, between the BB1 flags and when the number of medals inserted is “1”, the internal lottery table for one RT3 gaming state between BB1 flags is used, and “3” is set as the number of lotteries.

  The interval between the BB2 flags is a period from when “C_Red 7” is determined as an internal winning combination until the combination of symbols corresponding to “C_Red 7” is stopped and displayed. For example, between the BB2 flags and when the number of inserted medals is “2”, the internal lottery table for RT3 gaming state between two BB2 flags is used, and “3” is set as the number of lotteries.

  The period between MB flags is a period from when “C_BAR1” or “C_BAR2” is determined as an internal winning combination until a combination of symbols corresponding to “C_BAR1” or “C_BAR2” is stopped and displayed. For example, between MB flags and when the number of inserted medals is “3”, an internal lottery table for RT3 gaming state between 3 MB flags is used, and “10” is set as the number of lotteries.

  In the RB gaming state, the internal lottery table for RB gaming state is used, and “3” is set as the number of lotteries. In the CB gaming state, the CB gaming state internal lottery table is used, and “1” is set as the number of lotteries. When the internal lottery table for CB gaming state is used, all the small combinations that can be won (internal winning combinations related to the payout of medals) are determined as internal winning combinations.

  In this embodiment, the number of medals inserted in the bonus game (RB gaming state and CB gaming state) is set to “2”. In addition, the number of medals inserted in the RT0 gaming state to the RT3 gaming state is set to “1” to “3”. In the RT0 gaming state to the RT3 gaming state excluding the bonus game, the player can select any of “1” to “3” for the number of inserted medals for each unit game.

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

  In addition, the lottery value is defined for each setting (settings 1 to 6) for adjusting the expected value of internal winnings such as bonuses and small roles set in advance. This setting is changed using, for example, a reset switch (not shown) and a setting key switch (not shown).

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

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

  FIG. 14 shows an internal lottery table for one RT0 gaming state. The internal lottery table for one RT0 gaming state is a table that is referred to when the RT0 gaming state and the number of inserted medals is “1”. The lottery value is defined according to the winning numbers 1 to 6. Yes. For example, referring to the internal lottery table for one RT0 gaming state, the probability that the winning number “4” (abbreviated as “F_normal lip”) in setting 6 is 8978/65536.

  FIG. 15 shows an internal lottery table for two RT0 gaming states. The internal lottery table for two RT0 gaming states is a table that is referred to when the RT0 gaming state and the number of inserted medals are “2”. The lottery value is defined according to the winning numbers 1-6. Yes. For example, referring to the internal lottery table for two RT0 gaming states, the probability that the winning number “4” (abbreviated as “F_normal lip”) in setting 6 is 8978/65536.

  FIG. 16 shows an internal lottery table for three RT0 gaming states. The RT0 gaming state 3 internal lottery table is a table that is referred to when the RT0 gaming state and the number of inserted medals is “3”, and defines the lottery value according to the winning numbers 1-20. Yes. For example, referring to the internal lottery table for three RT0 gaming states, the probability that the winning number “15” (abbreviated as “F_normal lip”) in setting 6 is 8930/65536.

  FIG. 17 shows an internal lottery table for one RT1 gaming state. The internal lottery table for one RT1 gaming state is a table that is referred to when the RT1 gaming state and the number of inserted medals are “1”. The lottery value is defined according to the winning numbers 1 to 6. Yes. For example, referring to the internal lottery table for one RT1 gaming state, the probability that the winning number “4” (abbreviation “F_normal lip”) is won in setting 6 is 8979/65536.

  FIG. 18 shows an internal lottery table for two RT1 gaming states. The internal lottery table for two RT1 gaming states is a table that is referred to when the RT1 gaming state and the number of inserted medals are “2”. The lottery value is defined according to the winning numbers 1-6. Yes. For example, referring to the internal lottery table for two RT1 gaming states, the probability that the winning number “4” (abbreviated as “F_normal lip”) in setting 6 is 8979/65536.

  FIG. 19 shows an internal lottery table for three RT1 gaming states. The RT1 gaming state 3 internal lottery table is a table that is referred to when the RT1 gaming state and the number of inserted medals is “3”, and defines the lottery value according to the winning numbers 1 to 21. Yes. For example, referring to the internal lottery table for three RT1 gaming states, the probability that the winning number “15” (abbreviated as “F_normal lip”) in setting 6 is 25576/65536.

  FIG. 20 shows an internal lottery table for one RT2 gaming state. The internal lottery table for one RT2 gaming state is a table that is referred to when the RT2 gaming state and the number of inserted medals are “1”. The lottery value is defined according to the winning numbers 1 to 6. Yes. For example, referring to the internal lottery table for one RT2 gaming state, the probability that the winning number “4” (abbreviated as “F_normal lip”) in setting 6 is 8980/65536.

  FIG. 21 shows an internal lottery table for two RT2 gaming states. The internal lottery table for two RT2 gaming states is a table that is referred to when the RT2 gaming state and the number of inserted medals are “2”. The lottery value is defined according to the winning numbers 1 to 6 Yes. For example, referring to the internal lottery table for two RT2 gaming states, the probability that the winning number “4” (abbreviated as “F_normal lip”) in setting 6 is 8980/65536.

  FIG. 22 shows an internal lottery table for three RT2 gaming states. The RT2 gaming state 3 internal lottery table is a table that is referred to when the RT2 gaming state and the number of inserted medals is “3”, and defines the lottery value according to the winning numbers 1 to 21. Yes. For example, referring to the internal lottery table for three RT1 gaming states, the probability that the winning number “15” (abbreviated as “F_normal lip”) in setting 6 is 8978/65536.

  FIG. 23 shows an internal lottery table for one BB1 flag RT3 gaming state. The internal lottery table for one RT3 gaming state between BB1 flags is a table that is referred to when the RT3 gaming state between BB1 flags and the number of inserted medals is “1”, and corresponds to the winning numbers 1 to 3 The lottery value is specified. For example, referring to the internal lottery table for one RT3 gaming state between BB1 flags, the probability that the winning number “1” (abbreviated as “F_normal lip”) in setting 6 is 8981/65536.

  FIG. 24 shows an internal lottery table for two BB1 flag RT3 gaming states. The internal lottery table for two RT3 gaming states between the BB1 flags is a table that is referred to when the RT3 gaming state between the BB1 flags and the number of inserted medals is “2”. The lottery value is specified. For example, referring to the internal lottery table for two RT3 gaming states between BB1 flags, the probability that the winning number “1” (abbreviated as “F_normal lip”) in setting 6 is 8981/65536.

  FIG. 25 shows an internal lottery table for three BB1 flag RT3 gaming states. The internal lottery table for three RT3 gaming states between BB1 flags is a table that is referred to when the RT3 gaming state between BB1 flags and the number of inserted medals is “3”. The lottery value is specified. For example, referring to the internal lottery table for three RT3 gaming states between BB1 flags, the probability that the winning number “4” (abbreviated as “F_normal lip”) in setting 6 is 4489/65536.

  FIG. 26 shows an internal lottery table for one BB2 flag RT3 gaming state. The internal lottery table for one RT3 gaming state between BB2 flags is a table that is referred to when the RT3 gaming state between BB2 flags and the number of medals inserted is “1”. The lottery value is specified. For example, referring to the internal lottery table for one RT3 gaming state between BB2 flags, the probability that the winning number “1” (abbreviated as “F_normal lip”) in setting 6 is 8981/65536.

  FIG. 27 shows an internal lottery table for two RT3 gaming states between BB2 flags. The internal lottery table for two RT3 gaming states between the BB2 flags is a table that is referred to when the RT3 gaming state between the BB2 flags and the number of inserted medals is “2”. The lottery value is specified. For example, referring to the internal lottery table for RT3 gaming state between two BB2 flags, the probability that the winning number “1” (abbreviated as “F_normal lip”) in setting 6 is 8981/65536.

  FIG. 28 shows an internal lottery table for three BB2 flag RT3 gaming states. The internal lottery table for three RT3 gaming states between BB2 flags is a table that is referred to when the RT3 gaming state between BB2 flags and the number of medals inserted is “3”, and corresponds to the winning numbers 1 to 10 The lottery value is specified. For example, referring to the internal lottery table for the RT3 gaming state between three BB2 flags, the probability that the winning number “4” (abbreviated as “F_normal lip”) in setting 6 is 4489/65536.

  FIG. 29 shows an internal lottery table for one RT3 gaming state between MB flags. The internal lottery table for one RT3 gaming state between MB flags is a table that is referred to when the RT3 gaming state between MB flags and the number of inserted medals is “1”. The lottery value is specified. For example, with reference to the internal lottery table for the RT3 gaming state between MB flags, the probability that the winning number “1” (abbreviated as “F_normal lip”) in setting 6 is 8981/65536.

  FIG. 30 shows an internal lottery table for two RT3 gaming states between MB flags. The internal lottery table for two RT3 gaming states between MB flags is a table that is referred to when the RT3 gaming state between MB flags and the number of inserted medals is “2”. The lottery value is specified. For example, with reference to the internal lottery table for two RT3 gaming states between MB flags, the probability that the winning number “1” (abbreviated as “F_normal lip”) in setting 6 is 8981/65536.

  FIG. 31 shows an internal lottery table for three RT3 gaming states between MB flags. The internal lottery table for three RT3 gaming states between MB flags is a table that is referred to when the RT3 gaming state between MB flags and the number of inserted medals is “3”. The lottery value is specified. For example, with reference to the internal lottery table for RT3 gaming state 3 cards between MB flags, the probability that the winning number “4” (abbreviated as “F_normal lip”) in setting 6 is 4489/65536.

  FIG. 32 shows an RB gaming state internal lottery table. This internal lottery table for RB gaming state is a table that is referred to in the RB gaming state, and defines lottery values according to the winning numbers 1 to 3. For example, when the RB gaming state internal lottery table is referred to, the probability that the winning number “2” (abbreviation “F_BB bell A”) is won is 59388/65536.

  FIG. 33 shows the CB gaming state internal lottery table. This CB gaming state internal lottery table is a table that is referred to in the CB gaming state, and defines lottery values according to the winning number 1. For example, when referring to the internal lottery table for CB gaming state, the probability that the winning number “1” (abbreviation “F_CB small part”) is won is 65536/65536. That is, in the CB gaming state, the winning number “1” (abbreviated as “F_CB small part”) is always won.

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

  The “internal winning combination” in the internal winning combination determination table is data for identifying a combination of symbols on the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R that is permitted to be displayed along the active line. The “internal winning combination” is represented by 1-byte data in the same way as the “display combination” in the symbol combination table shown in FIGS. 8 to 10, and is a unique symbol for each bit in the 1-byte data. Are assigned. The “O” mark in the internal winning combination determination table indicates the internal winning combination to be won in the acquired data pointer.

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

  FIG. 34 shows a bonus internal winning combination determination table. The bonus internal winning combination determination table defines internal winning combinations related to the operation of the bonus game with respect to bonus data pointers “1” to “3”. That is, the bonus internal winning combination determination table defines the correspondence between the bonus data pointer and the internal winning combination related to the operation of the bonus game. As shown in FIG. 34, for example, when “1” is acquired as the bonus data pointer, “C_Don 1” and “C_Don 2” are duplicated as internal winning combinations.

  35 to 38 show a small combination / replay internal winning combination determination table. The small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table defines internal winning combinations related to small winning combination and replay (replay) with respect to “1” to “16” of the small winning combination / replay data pointer. That is, the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table defines the correspondence between the small winning combination / replay data pointer and the internal winning combination related to the payout of medals or the internal winning combination related to the operation of the replay.

  For example, when “2” is acquired as the data pointer for the small part / replay, “C_normal lip 1”, “C_normal lip 2”, “C_maintenance lip”, “C_cherry lip” are used as the internal winning combination. , “C_CT Lip 1” to “C_CT Lip 8” are duplicated (see FIG. 38). In addition, when the abbreviation “F_JAC Lip” is determined, “C_Normal Lip 1”, “C_Normal Lip 2”, “C_Maintenance Lip”, “C_Special Lip 1”, “C_Special Lip” are used as internal winning combinations. “Lip 2”, “C_Cherry Lip”, “C_CT Lip 1” to “C_CT Lip 8” are won in duplicate.

  The internal winning combination “C_Cherry Lip”, “C_CT Lip 1” to “C_CT Lip 8” indicate specific examples of specific internal winning combinations according to the present invention, and the internal winning combination “C_Maintenance Lip” A specific example of a predetermined internal winning combination according to the present invention will be shown.

[Cylinder stop number selection table]
Next, referring to FIG. 39, the rotating cylinder stop number selection table will be described.
The rotation stop number selection table defines the correspondence between the small role / replay data pointer and the rotation stop number. The rotation stop number is data used when acquiring various data required in the reel stop initial setting process described later.

  The rotation stop number selection table of the present embodiment defines a different rotation stop number for each small role / replay data pointer. For example, when the data pointer for the small role / replay is “3”, the spinning stop number “3” is selected.

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

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

  The pull-in priority table selection table number and the pull-in priority table number are data used for the pull-in priority table selection process. For example, in the reel stop initial setting table, if a pull-in priority table number corresponding to the turn-stop number is defined, it corresponds to the pull-in priority table number defined in the pull-in priority table (see FIG. 46). Data relating to the priority order of the display combination can be acquired.

  If the drawing priority table number corresponding to the reel stop number is not defined in the reel stop initial setting table, the drawing priority table selection is made with reference to the drawing priority table selection table (see FIG. 45). A pull-in priority table number corresponding to the table number is determined.

  The forward selection table selection data, the forward push table change data, and the forward push table change initial data are for specifying a stop table (see FIGS. 41 to 43) to be referred to when the forward push is performed. It is data. The “forward push” in the present embodiment is a stop operation when the first stop operation (first stop operation) is performed on the left reel 3L. Corresponds to the order of pressing “Right” and “Middle”.

  The irregular pressing time table selection data is data for designating a stop table (see FIG. 44) to be referred to when irregular pressing is performed. In this embodiment, “anomalous push” is a stop operation when the first stop operation is performed on the middle reel 3C or the right reel 3R, and is “middle left / right”, “middle right / left”, “middle right”. This corresponds to the pressing order of “left” and “middle right”.

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, when there is an appropriate number of sliding pieces than the number of sliding pieces acquired based on a stop table described later (hereinafter referred to as “sliding piece number determination data”), a pull-in priority table described later The number of sliding symbols is changed with reference to (see FIG. 46). Then, the sliding piece number determination data is referred to in order to determine the search order when the priorities are compared for each of the symbols from the stop start position to the 4th symbol position that is the maximum number of sliding symbols.

  In the present embodiment, the stop table to be referenced is properly used according to the forward push and the irregular push. In the case of a forward push, the first stop table (see FIG. 41) at the time of the forward push and the second and third stop tables at the time of the forward push (see FIG. 43) are referred to. On the other hand, in the case of irregular pressing, the irregular pressing stop table (see FIG. 44) is referred to.

[Stop table for first stop when pushing forward]
Next, with reference to FIG. 41, the stop table for the first stop at the time of forward pressing will be described.
The first stop table for forward pressing shown in FIG. 41 is referred to when the table selection data for forward pressing is “01”. The first stop table at the time of forward pressing defines the correspondence relationship between the stop start positions “0” to “20” of the left reel 3L, the number of sliding pieces determination data, and the change status.

  For example, if the stop start position of the left reel 3L is “15”, the number-of-sliding piece determination data is “0”, and the change status is “1”. The change status is used when referring to a forward pressing control change table (see FIG. 42) described later.

[Control change table when pressing forward]
Next, with reference to FIG. 42, the forward-pressing control change table will be described. The forward pressing control change table defines the correspondence between the change target position (scheduled stop position of the left reel 3L), the change status, the change status, and the second and third stop table numbers for forward pressing.

For example, if the change status acquired based on the first stop table (refer to FIG. 41) at the time of forward pressing is “1” and the planned stop position (change target position) of the left reel 3L is “15”. The change status is “0”, and the second and third stop table numbers are “12” at the time of forward pressing.
In the forward push control change table, if the change status and the second and third stop stop table numbers for forward push are not registered in the target position, the stop table number is not changed.

[Stop table for 2nd and 3rd stop when pushing forward and stop table when pushing irregularly]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 43 and 44, the second and third stop tables for forward pressing and the stop table for irregular pressing will be described.
The stop table for the second and third stops and the stop table for irregularity when pushing forward define 1-byte stop data according to each of the symbol positions “0” to “20”.

  43 is referred to when the stop table number for the second and third stops at the time of forward pressing is “08”. Also, the irregular pressing stop table shown in FIG. 44 is referred to when the irregular pressing table selection data is “07”.

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

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

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

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

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

[Pull-in priority table selection table]
Next, the pull-in priority table selection table will be described with reference to FIG.
The pull-in priority table selection table defines the correspondence between the pull-in priority table selection table number and stop button pressing order, and the pull-in priority table number in each combination.
The pull-in priority table number is data for acquiring information related to the priority order of display combinations defined in the pull-in priority table (see FIG. 46).

  When the right reel 3R is stopped for the first time, the data in the “right reel first stop” column in the pull-in priority order table selection table is referred to. For example, when the right reel 3R is stopped for the first time and the drawing priority table selection table number is “01”, “02” is acquired as the drawing priority table number. When the middle reel 3C is pressed in the second stop, the pull-in priority table number is not changed from “02”. On the other hand, when the left reel 3L is pressed in the second stop, the pull-in priority table number is changed from “02” to “01”.

  Further, in the pull-in priority table selection table, when the pull-in priority table number is not registered at the target position, the number shown in the right column of the right reel first stop column is the pull-in priority table number. Get as. For example, when the pull-in priority table selection table number is “00”, the pull-in priority table number is not registered at the target position even if any reel is pressed in the first stop. Therefore, in this case, the right column of the first reel first stop column corresponding to the draw priority table selection table number “00” is referred to, and “01” is acquired as the draw priority table number.

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

  The pull-in priority order table is used for searching whether there is a more appropriate number of sliding pieces in addition to the number of sliding pieces obtained based on the stop table. The priority order is data that defines the order of priority stop display (drawn) between the types of symbol combinations related to winning. Each pull-in data is similar to the “internal winning combination” in the internal winning combination determination table shown in FIGS. 34 to 38 and the “display combination” in the symbol combination table shown in FIGS. It is represented by byte data, and a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit in the one-byte data.

  In the present embodiment, first, the number of sliding pieces is acquired based on the above-described first stop stop table (see FIG. 41). However, when there is a more appropriate number of sliding pieces in addition to the number of sliding pieces, the number is changed to the appropriate number of sliding pieces. In other words, in the present embodiment, a more appropriate number of sliding symbols is determined based on the priority of the combination of symbols that allow the stop display by the internal winning combination regardless of the number of sliding symbols acquired from the stop table.

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

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 46, not only the priority order of the internal winning combination differs depending on the pull-in priority table number, but also the number of priority divisions. Specifically, when the pull-in priority table number is “00”, the number of priority sections is set to 4, and when the pull-in priority table number is “01”, the number of priority sections is set. 3. When the pull-in priority table number is “02”, the number of priority divisions is set to 3.

Here, in order to simplify the description, the priority when the pull-in priority table number is “00” will be described, and description of priorities in other pull-in priority table numbers will be omitted.
In the priority “1” when the pull-in priority table number is “00”, pull-in data corresponding to “C_Cherry Lip” and “C_CT Lip 1” to “C_CT Lip 8” is defined.

The priority “2” when the pull-in priority table number is “00” includes “C_normal lip 1”, “C_normal lip 2”, “C_maintenance lip”, “C_special lip 1”, and The pull-in data corresponding to “C_Special Lip 2” is defined.
The priority “3” when the pull-in priority table number is “00” corresponds to “C_Don 1”, “C_Don 2”, “C_Red 7”, “C_BAR 1”, and “C_BAR 2”. The pull-in data to be specified is specified.

  The priority “4” when the pull-in priority table number is “00” includes “C_normal bell 1” to “C_normal bell 12”, “C_donbel 1” to “C_donbel 4”, “C_normal”. "Ice 1", "C_Normal Ice 2", "C_Control Ice", "C_ANY Cherry 1" to "C_ANY Cherry 5", "C_Normal Cherry 1" to "C_Normal Cherry 20", "C_Diagonal Cherry 1-" 1 ”,“ C_diagonal cherry 1-2 ”,“ C_diagonal cherry 2-1 ”,“ C_diagonal cherry 2-1 ”,“ C_special cherry ”,“ C_control cherry ”,“ C_reach eyes ” , “C_special”, “C_7 bell 1” to “C_7 bell 4”, “C_7 ice 1”, “C_7 ice 2”, “C_CD bell 1” to “C_CD bell 18”, “C_ irregular bell 1” to “ Corresponding to "C_ irregular bell 8" and "C_ lose" Pull-in data is defined that.

[Search order table]
Next, the search order table will be described with reference to FIGS. 47 and 48. FIG.
The search order table preferentially applies from a range of numerical values predetermined as the number of sliding frames (“0” to “4” when the maximum number of sliding frames is 4) (hereinafter referred to as “search order”). )). The search order table shown in FIG. 47 is a table that is referred to when stop control is performed with the maximum number of sliding frames being four. The search order table shown in FIG. 48 is a table that is referred to when stop control is performed with the maximum number of sliding symbols as one (when the number of sliding symbols is determined for at least one reel during MB operation).

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

  In the present embodiment, as described in the priority attraction-in control process of FIG. 87 described later, each numerical value is searched sequentially from the lowest search order “5” (or “2”) in the search order table, The number corresponding to the search order “1” is preferentially applied as the number of sliding frames.

[Game lock lottery table]
Next, the game lock lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS.
The game lock lottery table defines a correspondence relationship between game lock types and lottery values when each game lock type is determined according to an abbreviation associated with a winning number. The game lock in the present embodiment is generated during the game. While the game lock is occurring, even if a closing operation or a stopping operation is performed, the detection is treated as invalid or delayed.

  In the game lock lottery processing of the present embodiment, basically, a random number value for production (random number denominator = 128) extracted from a predetermined numerical value range “0 to 127” is selected according to each game lock type. Subtract sequentially with the specified lottery value. And then. The lottery is performed by determining whether the result of the subtraction is negative (whether a so-called “digit” has occurred). That is, the player has won the game lock when the subtraction result is less than 0.

  FIG. 49 shows a normal game lock lottery table. The normal game lock lottery table is a table that is referred to in the RT0 to RT2 gaming state, and defines lottery values according to abbreviations. For example, referring to the normal game lock lottery table, when the abbreviation is “F_Don BB”, “Game Lock 10” is won with a probability of 48/128.

  FIG. 50 shows a game lock lottery table for the BB flag. The inter-BB flag game lock lottery table is a table that is referred to in the RT3 gaming state between the BB1 flags or between the BB2 flags, and defines lottery values according to abbreviations. For example, referring to the inter-BB flag game lock lottery table, when the abbreviation is “F_RT Lip”, “game lock 11” is won with a probability of 64/128.

  FIG. 51 shows an inter-MB flag game lock lottery table. The inter-MB flag game lock lottery table is a table that is referred to in the case of the RT3 gaming state between MB flags, and defines lottery values according to abbreviations. For example, referring to the inter-MB flag game lock lottery table, when the abbreviation is “F_RT Lip”, “game lock 11” is won with a probability of 32/128.

[Weight addition lottery table]
Next, the weight addition lottery table will be described with reference to FIG.
The weight addition lottery table defines the winning / non-winning lottery values for weight addition according to the abbreviation associated with the winning number.

  If an operation related to a game is quickly performed to shorten the time required for one game, the amount of gambling will be unnecessarily increased. Therefore, generally, the time required for one game is set to be longer than a predetermined shortest time. Specifically, when the interval from the start of rotation of the reel to the start of rotation of the reel in the next game is less than 4.1 seconds, the rotation of the reel after the start operation until 4.1 seconds is reached. A so-called wait function for delaying the start is provided.

  In the weight addition lottery processing according to the present embodiment, basically, an effect random number value (random number denominator = 128) extracted from a predetermined numerical range “0 to 127” is an abbreviation associated with the winning number. Subtract with the lottery value specified according to. And then. The lottery is performed by determining whether the result of the subtraction is negative (whether a so-called “digit” has occurred). In other words, when the subtraction result is less than 0, the weight addition is won.

  In the present embodiment, when weight addition is won by weight addition lottery, the time required for one game is set longer than the preset minimum time (4.1 seconds). For example, when weight addition lottery is performed with reference to the weight addition lottery table, when the abbreviation is “F_normal lip”, the weight addition is won with a probability of 112/128.

[Pattern winning action flag data table]
Next, the symbol corresponding winning action flag data table will be described with reference to FIG.
The symbol corresponding winning action flag data table defines the correspondence between the reel type and the internal winning combination data that can be displayed according to the symbol of each reel displayed on the winning determination line. That is, by referring to the symbol corresponding winning action flag data table, the internal winning combination that can be displayed at that time can be determined. The symbol corresponding winning action flag data table is provided corresponding to the symbol combination table (see FIGS. 8 to 10).

  For example, when the symbol “Don 1” is stopped and displayed on the winning determination line of the left reel 3L, in the storage areas 1 to 14 corresponding to the symbol code “00000001” (Don 1) in the reel type “Left”, “1” is stored in a bit corresponding to a displayable internal winning combination. Data defined in the symbol corresponding winning action flag data table is logically AND stored with data stored in a symbol code storage area (see FIG. 59) described later.

[Game lock type change table]
Next, the game lock type change table will be described with reference to FIG. The game lock type change table is a table that is referred to by the main CPU 51 in a third stop game lock command transmission process of a reel stop control process (see FIG. 81) described later.

  When any of “game lock 11”, “game lock 12”, and “game lock 13” is won as a game lock type in a game lock lottery process (see FIG. 74) described later, in a third stop game lock command transmission process The main CPU 51 refers to the game lock type change table and changes the winning game lock type to another game lock type according to the display combination.

In the game lock type change table, for “game lock 11”, “game lock 12”, and “game lock 13”, the game lock type to be changed corresponding to the display combination is defined.
For example, when “game lock 11” is won as the game lock type and the display combination is “C_CT Lip 1”, “game lock 11” is changed to “game lock 4”.

  In the present embodiment, a combination of symbols corresponding to either “C_normal lip 1” or “C_normal lip 2” is displayed along the center line, and any one of “C_CT lip 1” to “C_CT lip 8” is displayed. A combination of symbols corresponding to may be displayed along the bottom line. Thus, when the display combination prescribed | regulated to the game lock classification change table is stopped and displayed redundantly, it changes to the game lock classification corresponding to the pattern A.

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

[Display combination storage area]
First, the configuration of the display combination storing area will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, the display combination storage area includes display combination storage areas 1 to 14 each represented by 1-byte data.

  In each of the display combination storage areas 1 to 14, when “1” stands for a predetermined bit (when stored), a combination of symbols corresponding to the predetermined bit is displayed on the active line. Indicates. On the other hand, when all the bits are “0”, it indicates that the symbol combination related to winning is not displayed on the active line.

  The main RAM 53 is provided with an internal winning combination storing area (not shown). The internal winning combination storing area is configured similarly to the display winning combination storing area shown in FIG. In the internal winning combination storing areas 1 to 14, when “1” stands for a plurality of bits, display of a combination of symbols corresponding to each bit is permitted. When all the bits are “0”, the content of the internal winning combination is “out of place”.

  The main RAM 53 is provided with a carryover combination storage area (not shown). When “C_Don 1”, “C_Don 2”, “C_Red 7”, “C_BAR1” and “C_BAR2” are determined as the internal winning combination as a result of the internal lottery, the internal winning combination is carried over as a carryover Stored in the role storage area. For the carryover combination stored in the carryover combination storage area, a corresponding symbol combination (for example, “Don 1”-“Don 1”-“Don 1” of “C_Don 1”) is displayed on the winning determination line. Until it is not cleared. While the carryover combination is stored in the carryover combination storage area, the carryover combination is stored in the internal winning combination storage area in addition to the internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery.

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

  In each of the game state flag storage areas 1 and 2, when “1” is stored (standing) in a predetermined bit, the bonus game or RT corresponding to the predetermined bit is being operated. Indicates. For example, when “1” is stored in bit 0 of the gaming state flag storage area 1, the operation of BB1 (“C_Don 1” or “C_Don 2”) is performed and the BB1 gaming state is set. .

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

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

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

[Design code storage area]
Next, the configuration of the symbol code storage area will be described with reference to FIG.
The symbol code storage area stores, for each active line, the symbol code (symbol code storage region 1) of the symbol of the reel that was most recently stopped and the displayable symbols (symbol code storage regions 2 to 75). The After all the reels are stopped, symbol codes corresponding to the display combination are stored in symbol code storage areas 2 to 75.

  In this embodiment, when the stop control position is determined, the winning operation flag data corresponding to the symbol (code) of the stop control position is read from the symbol corresponding winning operation flag data table (see FIG. 53), and the winning operation flag is read. The data is ANDed with the data already stored in the symbol code storage area. The ANDed data is stored in the symbol code storage area shown in FIG.

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

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

  The contents of the pull-in priority data stored in the pull-in priority data storage area differ depending on the type of the pull-in priority table number in the pull-in priority table (see FIG. 46) referred to when determining the pull-in priority data. . The pull-in priority data indicates that the higher the value, the higher the priority.

  By referring to the drawing priority data, it is possible to relatively evaluate the priority among the symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the reel. That is, the symbol for which the largest value is determined as the pull-in priority data becomes the symbol with the highest priority. Therefore, it can be said that the pull-in priority data indicates the rank between the symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the reel. When there are a plurality of symbols having the same value of the pull-in priority data, one symbol is determined according to the search order defined by the above-described search order table (see FIGS. 47 and 48).

[Game lock flag storage area]
Next, the configuration of the game lock flag storage area will be described with reference to FIG.
The game lock flag storage area is composed of a game lock flag storage area 1 represented by 1-byte data. In the present embodiment, in the game lock flag, game locks 1 to 13 are assigned to bits 0 to 7 of the game lock flag storage area 1 and bits 0 to 4 of the game lock flag storage area 2. That is, in this embodiment, when any winning of the game locks 1 to 13 is determined with reference to the game lock lottery table (see FIGS. 49 to 51), the corresponding bit in the game lock flag storage area 1 is determined. “1” is stored (set).

[Correspondence table of internal winning combination and stop order]
Next, with reference to FIG. 62, the correspondence between the internal winning combination and the stop order will be described.
FIG. 62 is a correspondence table between the internal winning combinations and the stop order, and shows the types of display combinations corresponding to the stop order.

  For example, when “3” (abbreviation “F_JAC Lip”) is acquired as the data pointer for the small role / replay, “C_Normal Lip 1”, “C_Normal Lip 2”, “C_Maintain Lip” are used as the internal winning combination. ”,“ C_Special Lip 1 ”,“ C_Special Lip 2 ”,“ C_Cherry Lip ”, and“ C_CT Lip 1 ”to“ C_CT Lip 8 ”are duplicated (see FIG. 38). Then, “3” is determined as the rotation stop number (see FIG. 39), and “02” is determined as the pull-in priority table selection table number (see FIG. 40).

  In this case, if the stop order is “middle right”, “01” is determined as the pull-in priority table number (see FIG. 45). When the pull-in priority table number is “01”, “C_normal lip 1”, “C_normal lip 2”, “C_maintenance lip”, “C_special lip 1”, “C_special lip 2”, “ The priority of “C_Cherry Lip” and “C_CT Lip 1” to “C_CT Lip 8” are the same (see FIG. 46).

  In the middle reel 3 </ b> C and the right reel 3 </ b> R, “replay” symbols are arranged at intervals within the number of sliding pieces “4”. Therefore, the symbol “Replay” can be stopped and displayed in the middle of the middle display window 4C and the right display window 4R regardless of the timing of the stop operation on the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R.

  In the present embodiment, the stop order is “right middle left”, “C_normal lip 1”, “C_normal lip 2”, “C_maintenance lip”, “C_special lip 1”, “C_special lip 2”. ”,“ C_Cherry Lip ”, and“ C_CT Lip 1 ”to“ C_CT Lip 8 ”, when the stop control is performed to preferentially display the symbol combination, the middle display window 4C and the right display window The symbol “Replay” is stopped and displayed in the middle of 4R.

  Thus, with the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R stopped, the symbol combinations corresponding to “C_normal lip 1”, “C_normal lip 2”, “C_maintenance lip”, and “C_cherry lip” are centered. It is possible to display along the line.

  When the symbol “Replay” is stopped and displayed in the middle of the middle display window 4C and the right display window 4R, the symbol “Bell 1” or “Bell 2” is stopped and displayed in the bottom of the middle display window 4C. The symbol “Cherry” or “Don 1” is stopped and displayed in the lower part of the right display window 4R. Therefore, any two of “C_CT Lip 1” to “C_CT Lip 8” (the same combination of symbols corresponding to the middle reel and the right reel) can be stopped and displayed along the bottom line.

  When a stop operation is performed at a timing at which the symbol “Bell 1” can be stopped and displayed on the left reel 3L, a symbol combination corresponding to “C_maintain bell” (“Bell 1” − “Replay” − "Replay") is stopped and displayed along the center line.

  As shown in FIG. 7, there is one symbol “bell 1” in the left reel 3 </ b> L, which is arranged at the symbol position “13”. The symbol position “11” is a symbol “replay” which is a symbol of the left reel of the symbol combination corresponding to “C_normal lip 1”. Accordingly, the timing at which the symbol “Bell 1” can be stopped and displayed on the left reel 3L is the symbol “Bell 1” at symbol position “13” or the symbol “Ice” at symbol position “12” in the left display window. It is when it is located in the middle of 4L.

  When the stop operation is performed at a timing other than the timing at which the symbol “Bell 1” can be stopped and displayed on the left reel 3L, the symbol combination corresponding to any one of “C_CT Lip 1” to “C_CT Lip 8” Is displayed along the bottom line. At this time, when the symbol “Don 2” at symbol position “10” and the symbol “Bell 2” at symbol position “20” are stopped and displayed in the lower part of the left display window 4L, this corresponds to “C_normal lip 1”. The combination of symbols to be performed ("Replay"-"Replay"-"Replay") is stopped and displayed along the center line.

  On the other hand, when “3” (abbreviation “F_JAC Lip”) is acquired as the small role / replay data pointer, if the stop order is other than “right middle left”, “00” is set as the pull-in priority table number. It is determined (see FIG. 45). When the pull-in priority table number is “00”, the priority of “C_Cherry Lip” and “C_CT Lip 1” to “C_CT Lip 8” is “C_Normal Lip 1”, “C_Normal Lip” 2 ”,“ C_Maintenance Lip ”,“ C_Special Lip 1 ”, and“ C_Special Lip 2 ”(see FIG. 46).

  That is, when “3” (abbreviation “F_JAC Lip”) is acquired as the small role / replay data pointer and the stop order is other than “Right Middle Left”, the symbol corresponding to “C_Maintenance Lip” is displayed. The combination of symbols corresponding to “C_Cherry Lip” and “C_CT Lip 1” to “C_CT Lip 8” is preferentially stopped and displayed over the combination.

  Thus, when the stop order is other than “right middle left”, even if a stop operation is performed at a timing at which the symbol “bell 1” can be stopped and displayed on the left reel 3L, “ The stop display of the symbol “Bell 1” is not prioritized. A combination of symbols corresponding to “C_Cherry Lip” and any one of “C_CT Lip 1” to “C_CT Lip 8” is stopped and displayed along the active line.

  Next, stop display when “BB1” or “BB2” is activated, that is, when a big bonus game is being performed will be described.

  When “BB1” or “BB2” is activated, for example, when “13” (abbreviation “F_BB Bell A”) is acquired as the data pointer for the small role / replay, “C_Normal Bell 4” is used as the internal winning combination. ”To“ C_normal bell 12 ”,“ C_don bell 1 ”to“ C_don bell 4 ”,“ C_7 bell 1 ”to“ C_7 bell 4 ”, and“ C_abnormal bell 1 ”to“ C_abnormal bell 8 ”are duplicated (See FIGS. 35 to 38). Then, “13” is determined as the rotation stop number (see FIG. 39), and “01” is determined as the pull-in priority table selection table number (see FIG. 40).

  In this case, if the stop order is other than “right middle left”, “01” is determined as the pull-in priority table number (see FIG. 45). When the pull-in priority table number is “01”, “C_normal bell 1” to “C_normal bell 12”, “C_don bell 1” to “C_don bell 4”, “C_7 bell 1” to “C_7 bell” 4 ”and“ C_abnormal bell 1 ”to“ C_abnormal bell 8 ”have the same priority (see FIG. 46).

  In the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R, the symbols relating to the bells ("Bell 1" and "Bell 2") are arranged at intervals within the number of sliding pieces "4". Therefore, regardless of the timing of the stop operation for the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R, the symbol “Bell 1” or “Bell 2” can be stopped and displayed in the middle of the middle display window 4C and the right display window 4R. Is possible.

  In this embodiment, the stop order is other than “right middle left”, and “C_normal bell 1” to “C_normal bell 12”, “C_don bell 1” to “C_don bell 4”, “C_7 bell 1”. When stop control is performed to preferentially display combinations of symbols corresponding to “C_7 bell 4” and “C_abnormal bell 1” to “C_abnormal bell 8”, the middle display window 4C and the right display The symbol “Bell 1” or “Bell 2” is stopped and displayed in the middle of the window 4R.

  Thus, in a state where the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R are stopped, “C_normal bell 1” to “C_normal bell 12”, “C_don bell 1” to “C_don bell 4”, “C_7 bell 1” to “ The combination of symbols corresponding to “C_7 bell 4” and “C_abnormal bell 1” to “C_abnormal bell 8” can be stopped and displayed along the center line.

  In addition, when the stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L at a timing at which the symbol “red 7” can be stopped and displayed, the symbol “red 7” is stopped and displayed in the middle of the left display window 4L. Thereby, the combination of symbols corresponding to any one of “C_7 bell 1” to “C_7 bell 4” can be stopped and displayed along the center line. When a combination of symbols corresponding to any of “C_7 Bell 1” to “C_7 Bell 4” is stopped and displayed along the center line, 14 medals are paid out.

  As shown in FIG. 7, there is one “red 7” symbol on the left reel 3 </ b> L, which is arranged at the symbol position “18”. In the symbol position “17”, a symbol “bell 2” that is a symbol of the left reel of symbol combinations corresponding to “C_normal bell 5” to “C_normal bell 8” is arranged. Therefore, the timing at which the symbol “red 7” can be stopped and displayed on the left reel 3L is when the symbol “red 7” at the symbol position “18” is positioned in the middle of the left display window 4L.

  On the other hand, when the stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L at a timing other than the timing at which the symbol “red 7” can be stopped and displayed, “C_normal bell 1” to “C_normal bell 12”, “C_don bell 1” ”To“ C_Donbell 4 ”and“ C_Extraordinary Bell 1 ”to“ C_Extraordinary Bell 8 ”are stopped and displayed along the center line, and 15 medals are paid out.

  On the other hand, when “13” (abbreviation “F_BB Bell A”) is acquired as the small role / replay data pointer and the stop order is “right middle left”, “02” as the pull-in priority table number. Is determined (see FIG. 45). When the pull-in priority table number is “02”, “C_ordinary bell 1” to “C_ordinary bell 12”, “C_donbel 1” to “C_donbell 4”, and “C_regular bell 1” ˜ The priority order of “C_abnormal bell 8” is higher than the priority orders of “C_7 bell 1” to “C_7 bell 4” (see FIG. 46).

  That is, when “13” (abbreviation “F_BB bell A”) is acquired as the small role / replay data pointer and the stop order is other than “right middle left”, “C_7 bell 1” to “C_7 bell”. The symbol combinations corresponding to “C_normal bell 1” to “C_normal bell 12” and “C_don bell 1” to “C_don bell 4” are preferentially stopped and displayed over the symbol combinations corresponding to “4”.

  As a result, when the stop order is other than “right middle left”, even if a stop operation is performed at a timing at which the symbol “red 7” can be stopped and displayed on the left reel 3L, “ The stop display of the symbol “Red 7” is not prioritized. The symbols corresponding to any of “C_normal bell 1” to “C_normal bell 12”, “C_don bell 1” to “C_don bell 4”, and “C_abnormal bell 1” to “C_abnormal bell 8”. Are stopped and displayed along the center line, and 15 medals are paid out.

  In this way, when “13” (abbreviation “F_BB Bell A”) is acquired as the small role / replay data pointer and the stop order is other than “right middle left”, 14 or 15 medals are obtained. To be paid out. On the other hand, when “13” (abbreviated as “F_BB bell A”) is acquired as the data pointer for the small role / replay and the stop order is “right middle left”, 15 medals are paid out.

  When “BB1” or “BB2” is activated, for example, when “14” (abbreviation “F_BB Bell B”) is acquired as the small role / replay data pointer, “C_Normal Bell 1” is used as the internal winning combination. ”To“ C_normal bell 12 ”,“ C_donbel 1 ”to“ C_donbel 4 ”,“ C_ANY cherry 1 ”to“ C_ANY cherry 5 ”,“ C_normal cherry 1 ”to“ C_normal cherry 20 ”,“ C_pair ” "Chorn Cherry 1-1", "C_Diagonal Cherry 1-2", "C_Diagonal Cherry 2-1", "C_Diagonal Cherry 2-2", "C_Special Cherry", "C_Control Cherry", " "C_7 Bell 1" to "C_7 Bell 4", "C_7 Ice 1", "C_7 Ice 2", "C_CD Bell 1" to "C_CD Bell 18", and "C_Extra Bell 1" to "C_Extra Bell 8" Duplicate win That (see FIGS. 35 to 38). Then, “14” is determined as the rotation stop number (see FIG. 39), and “01” is determined as the pull-in priority table selection table number (see FIG. 40).

  In this case, if the stop order is other than “left middle right”, “01” is determined as the pull-in priority table number (see FIG. 45). When the pull-in priority table number is “01”, “C_normal bell 1” to “C_normal bell 12”, “C_don bell 1” to “C_don bell 4”, “C_ANY cherry 1” to “C_ANY cherry” 5 ”,“ C_normal cherry 1 ”to“ C_normal cherry 20 ”,“ C_diagonal cherry 1-1 ”,“ C_diagonal cherry 1-2 ”,“ C_diagonal cherry 2-1 ”,“ C_pair ” "Corner Cherry 2-2", "C_Special Cherry", "C_Control Cherry", "C_7 Bell 1" to "C_7 Bell 4", "C_7 Ice 1", "C_7 Ice 2", "C_CD Bell 1" to " The priority of “C_CD bell 18” and “C_abnormal bell 1” to “C_abnormal bell 8” are the same (see FIG. 46).

  In this case, when a stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L at a timing at which the symbol “red 7” can be stopped, the symbol “red 7” is stopped and displayed in the middle of the left display window 4L. As a result, the symbol combination corresponding to any of “C_7 Bell 1” to “C_7 Bell 4”, “C_7 Ice 1”, and “C_7 Ice 2” can be stopped and displayed along the center line. When a combination of symbols corresponding to any of “C_7 Bell 1” to “C_7 Bell 4”, “C_7 Ice 1”, and “C_7 Ice 2” is stopped and displayed along the center line, 14 medals are displayed. Will be paid out.

  The symbol of the middle reel 3C in the symbol combination corresponding to “C — 7 ice 1” and “C — 7 ice 2” is “ice” (see FIG. 9). As shown in FIG. 7, there are two “ice” symbols in the middle reel 3 </ b> C, which are arranged at symbol positions “0” and “8”. The symbols “5” and “18” have symbols “Bell 1” or “Bell 2” which are symbols of the reel 3C in the combination of symbols corresponding to “C_7 Bell 1” to “C_7 Bell 4”. Is arranged.

  In the present embodiment, the timing at which the “ice” symbol of the middle reel 3C can be stopped and displayed is the symbol positions “6”, “7”, “8” and symbol positions “19”, “20”, “0”. The number-of-sliding piece determination data for the stop table is defined so that the symbol is positioned at the middle stage of the right display window 4C.

  Therefore, when the stop operation of the middle reel 3C is performed at a timing at which the above-mentioned “ice” symbol can be stopped and displayed, the combination of symbols corresponding to “C_7 ice 1” or “C_7 ice 2” is stopped along the center line. Is displayed. On the other hand, when the stop operation of the middle reel 3C is performed at a timing other than the timing at which the symbol of “ice” can be stopped, the symbol combination corresponding to any one of “C_7 bell 1” to “C_7 bell 4” is obtained. Stops along the center line.

  On the other hand, when the stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L at a timing other than the timing at which the symbol “red 7” can be stopped and displayed, “C_normal bell 1” to “C_normal bell 12”, “C_don bell 1” ”To“ C_Donbell 4 ”, the combination of symbols is stopped and displayed along the active line, and 15 medals are paid out.

  On the other hand, when “14” (abbreviation “F_BB Bell B”) is acquired as the small role / replay data pointer, if the stop order is “right middle left”, “02” is set as the pull-in priority table number. Is determined (see FIG. 45). When the pull-in priority table number is “02”, “C_ANY cherry 1” to “C_ANY cherry 5”, “C_normal cherry 1” to “C_normal cherry 20”, “C_diagonal cherry 1-1” , “C_Diagonal Cherry 1-2”, “C_Diagonal Cherry 2-1”, “C_Diagonal Cherry 2-2”, “C_Special Cherry”, “C_Control Cherry”, “C_CD Bell 1” to “ The priority of “C_CD bell 18” is “C_normal bell 1” to “C_normal bell 12”, “C_don bell 1” to “C_don bell 4”, “C_abnormal bell 1” to “C_abnormal bell 8”, “ It is higher than the priorities of “C_7 bell 1” to “C_7 bell 4” and “C_7 ice 1” and “C_7 ice 2” (see FIG. 46).

  That is, when “14” (abbreviation “F_BB Bell B”) is acquired as the small role / replay data pointer, if the stop order is “Right Middle Left”, “C_Normal Bell 1” to “C_Normal "Bell 12", "C_Donbell 1" to "C_Donbell 4", "C_Variation Bell 1" to "C_Variation Bell 8", "C_7 Bell 1" to "C_7 Bell 4", and "C_7 Ice 1", Rather than the symbol combinations corresponding to “C_7 ice 2”, “C_ANY cherry 1” to “C_ANY cherry 5”, “C_normal cherry 1” to “C_normal cherry 20”, “C_diagonal cherry 1-1”, “ “C_Diagonal Cherry 1-2”, “C_Diagonal Cherry 2-1”, “C_Diagonal Cherry 2-2”, “C_Special Cherry”, “C_Control Cherry”, and “C_CD Bell 1”-“ C_CD Bell 18 " Combination of symbols are stopped and displayed preferentially corresponding to or Re.

  As a result, when the stop order is “right middle left”, even if a stop operation is performed at a timing at which the symbol “red 7” can be stopped and displayed on the left reel 3L, The stop display of the symbol “7” is not prioritized. Then, “C_ANY cherry 1” to “C_ANY cherry 5”, “C_normal cherry 1” to “C_normal cherry 20”, “C_diagonal cherry 1-1”, “C_diagonal cherry 1-2”, “C_ Symbols corresponding to “Diagonal Cherry 2-1”, “C_Diagonal Cherry 2-2”, “C_Special Cherry”, “C_Control Cherry”, and “C_CD Bell 1” to “C_CD Bell 18” Are stopped along the active line and 15 medals are paid out.

  Thus, when “14” (abbreviation “F_BB Bell B”) is acquired as the data pointer for the small role / replay, and the stop order is other than “right middle left”, 14 or 15 medals are obtained. To be paid out. On the other hand, if “14” (abbreviation “F_BB Bell B”) is acquired as the small role / replay data pointer and the stop order is “right middle left”, 15 medals are paid out.

[Command sent from main control circuit to sub-control circuit]
Next, commands transmitted from the main control circuit 41 to the sub control circuit 42 in various processes (details will be described later) executed by the main control circuit 41 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 63 is a table showing a correspondence between an example of a command transmitted from the main control circuit 41 to the sub control circuit 42 and parameters included in the command.

  The start command is a command transmitted at the start of the game. As shown in FIG. 63, the start command includes parameters such as a lock effect control flag (0 to 13), an effect flag (0 to 28), and the like. The number of RT games (0 to 20) and a parameter indicating the game state are included. The lock effect control flags “0” to “13” indicate the type of game lock, and the game lock types “0 (no lock)” to “game lock 13” in the lock lottery tables shown in FIGS. Correspond. The number of RT games indicates the number of unit games that have been performed since the transition to the RT1 gaming state or the RT2 gaming state. The effect flag will be described later with reference to FIG. Although not shown in FIG. 63, the start command includes a parameter indicating a lock time corresponding to “0” to “13” of the lock effect control flag.

  The reel stop command is a command transmitted when each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped. The reel stop command includes a stop number (1 to 3) and a symbol position (0 to 20) as parameters. ) And the number of sliding pieces (0 to 4). The stop number “1” corresponds to the left reel 3L, the stop number “2” corresponds to the middle reel 3C, and the stop number “3” corresponds to the right reel 3R.

  The display command is a command transmitted when all reels are stopped. The display command includes a parameter indicating a gaming state, a winning number (0 to 15), an RT game number (0) as parameters. To 20) and replay standby time (0 to 2).

  In addition, the third stop game lock command is executed when the game lock lottery process is executed and any of the game locks 11 to 13 is won as the game lock type. The third stop game lock command includes a lock effect control flag as a parameter.

  The RT end lock command is a command transmitted at the start and end of the RT end lock that occurs when the gaming state transitions from the RT1 or RT2 gaming state to the RT0 gaming state (see FIG. 91). The lock command includes an RT end lock identification value (0 or 1) as a parameter. The RT end lock identification value “0” corresponds to the lock end, and “1” corresponds to the lock start.

  The command transmitted from the main control circuit 41 to the sub control circuit 42 includes, for example, an error command in addition to the commands shown in FIG. The error command is a command that is transmitted when an error is detected in an error detection process performed by the main control circuit 41 (main CPU 51) in a predetermined cycle, that is, when an error detected by the main control circuit 41 occurs. It is. The error command includes a parameter indicating the content of the detected error. The error contents include a RAM error, inserted medal passage time error, inserted medal passage check error, inserted medal count error, overflow bucket full error, inserted medal reverse error, hopper empty error, hopper, as shown in FIG. There are jam errors, illegal hit errors, and stopping.

[Correspondence table between flag for production and abbreviation]
Next, with reference to FIG. 64, a correspondence table between effect flags and abbreviations will be described.
FIG. 64 is a correspondence table between effect flags and abbreviations in the internal lottery tables shown in FIGS.

As shown in FIG. 64, for example, the abbreviation “F_Don BB” corresponds to “1” as an effect flag. The abbreviation “F_normal lip” corresponds to “15” as an effect flag.
Note that the abbreviated “out” in FIG. 64 includes the case where the small role / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer are “0”, that is, the content of the “internal winning combination” is “lost”.

<Configuration of data table stored in sub-ROM>
Next, the structure of various data tables stored in the sub ROM 82 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Lock production pattern determination table]
The lock effect pattern determination table will be described with reference to FIG. The lock effect pattern determination table defines the correspondence between the game lock type, the lock effect pattern, and the lock time notified by the start command.

  In the present embodiment, the in-lock effect is executed under the control of the sub-control circuit 42 while any of the game locks 1 to 13 is being executed (during game lock). The in-lock effect of the present embodiment is to turn on / off the reel backlight 300 provided on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and the lock effect pattern is lamp data indicating a pattern to turn on / off the reel backlight 300. It is. The lock effect patterns “rocket”, “fireworks”, and the like indicate shapes that the reel backlight 300 represents by lighting. For example, if the lock effect pattern is “fireworks”, the reel backlight 300 is lit in such a shape that the fireworks will bloom.

  The types of effects being locked by the reel backlight 300 are associated with game lock types. Thereby, when the game lock type is determined in the main control circuit 41, the lock effect pattern is uniquely acquired. That is, the main control circuit 41 substantially determines the lock effect pattern.

  For example, when “game lock 3” is determined as the game lock type (that is, when “game lock 3” is won), the main control circuit 41 (the main CPU 51) performs “game lock 3” in the start command transmission process. Is included in the start command to the sub-control circuit 42 (that is, the lock effect control flag included in the start command) and the lock time of “game lock 3” is 757.5 ms. Notice. When the sub-control circuit 42 receives the start command and is notified that “game lock 3” has been determined, it determines “mouse” as the lock effect pattern.

  Although details will be described later, when “game lock 11” to “game lock 13” are determined as the game lock types, the main CPU 51 changes the game lock type (accordingly, the lock time) according to the display combination. To do. Further, when one of “game lock 11” to “game lock 13” is determined as the game lock type, one of “special 1” to “special 3” is determined as the lock effect pattern. The lock effect patterns “special 1” to “special 3” change the effect to be executed according to the display combination.

  In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 notifies the sub control circuit 42 of the lock time by a start command. However, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the main control circuit 41 may notify the secondary control circuit 42 of the game lock type with the start command, and may not notify the secondary control circuit 42 of the lock time.

  In the present embodiment, the effect of turning on / off the reel backlight 300 is adopted as the content of the effect during locking. However, the content of the effect during the game lock (the effect during the lock) according to the present invention is any of the type of the game lock, the time of the game lock, and the operation (reel action) of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R during the game lock. Or you may employ | adopt what combined these 2 or more.

[Direction pattern determination table]
With reference to FIGS. 66 to 69, the effect pattern determination table will be described. The effect pattern determination table is a table used to determine an effect pattern that is an effect mode for effects other than when the game is locked.

  In the present embodiment, the sub control circuit 42 (the sub CPU 81) is based on the gaming state, the lock effect pattern (see FIG. 65) and the effect flag corresponding to the lock effect control flag included in the start command. To determine the production pattern.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 66 to 69, each production pattern has a unique production number. Therefore, in this embodiment, when an effect pattern is determined by the sub control circuit 42 (sub CPU81), an effect number is also determined accordingly. When the sub-control circuit 42 receives various commands from the main control circuit 41, depending on the effect number and the contents of the received command (parameters, etc.), an effect corresponding to the received command, for example, each reel When stopping, an output of a stop sound, which is a production sound output from the speakers 20L and 20R, an output of a tempering sound and an output of a payout sound, which will be described later, are performed.

The gaming states here are an RT0 gaming state, an RT1 gaming state, an RT2 gaming state, an RT3 gaming state, and an RT4 gaming state. An effect pattern determination table is prepared for each lock effect pattern in each of these gaming states. In each effect pattern determination table, a lottery value when each effect pattern is determined is defined for each effect flag. Yes. Here, each effect flag is the effect flags “0” to “28” shown in FIG. 66 to 69 show abbreviations (see FIG. 64) corresponding to each effect flag instead of the effect flags “0” to “28”. Further, “0” and blank in the table indicate that the lottery value is “0”.
Further, in the following description, an effect pattern determination table related to the RT0 gaming state and the RT3 game state will be described, and description of the effect pattern determination table related to other game states will be omitted.

  In the effect pattern determination tables shown in FIGS. 66 to 69, “None”, “Normal → 1 light off”, “Normal → 2 light off”, “Normal → 3 light off”, “Delay [L] → Light off” are shown as effect patterns. “None”, “Delay [L] → 1 unlit”, “Delay [L] → 2 unlit”, and “Delay [L] → 3 unlit” are defined. In addition, as the production pattern, “normal → no light off → execute [WIN]”, “normal → 1 light off → execute [WIN]”, “normal → 2 light off → execute [WIN]”, “normal → 3 light off → execute [WIN]” “WIN]”, “Delay [L] → No light off → Execute [WIN]”, “Delay [L] → 1 Light off → Execute [WIN]”, “Delay [L] → 2 Light off → Execute [WIN]”, “ Delay [L] → 3 unlit → execute [WIN] ”is defined.

These effect patterns represent an outline of a series of effects from the start to the end of the game including effects by the reel upper lamp 211, effects by the WIN lamp 213, and sound effects at the start of the game output from the speakers 20L and 20R.
“Normal” and “Delay [L]” in these effect patterns indicate the effect of the sound at the start of the game, that is, the output timing of the effect sound output according to the operation of the start lever 16. “Normal” means that when the sub control circuit 42 detects that the start lever 16 has been operated via the main control circuit 41 (that is, when a start command is received), a production sound is output without delay. To do. “Delay [L]” means that the output timing of the effect sound is delayed by a predetermined time, for example, 1 second, from “normal”. Note that instead of delaying the output timing of the production sound for the production of the sound corresponding to “delay [L]”, for example, as sound data corresponding to “delay [L]”, for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) It may be realized by preparing sound data composed of a silence state and a sound at the start of the game, and outputting the sound data at the same timing as “normal”.

  Further, “no light extinction”, “1 light extinction”, “2 light extinction”, and “3 light extinction” indicate modes of effects by the reel upper lamp 211 when a stop operation is performed. At the start of the game, the reel upper lamp 211 is lit, and “no light off” means that the reel upper lamp 211 is not extinguished in response to the stop operation. In addition, “1 extinguishment” means that the reel upper lamp 211 arranged on the reel to be stopped is turned off in response to the first stop operation (first stop operation). “2 OFF” means that the reel upper lamp 211 arranged on the reel subject to the stop operation is turned off in response to the first stop operation and the second stop operation (second stop operation). I mean. In addition, “3 OFF” turns off the reel upper lamp 211 arranged on the reel to be stopped in response to the first to third stop operations (that is, the third stop operation in this case). This means that sometimes all the reel upper lamps 211 are extinguished).

Further, “execution [WIN]” means that, after the third stop operation, specifically, the sub control circuit 42 turns on the WIN lamp 213 when receiving a display command as will be described later. ing.
Therefore, for example, in the production pattern “delay [L] → 3 unlit → execute [WIN]”, the production sound output in response to the operation of the start lever 16 is outputted with a delay, and the reel is produced in response to each stop operation. An outline of a series of effects in which the upper lamp 211 is turned off and the WIN lamp 213 is turned on after the third stop operation is shown. In the present embodiment, the mode in which the WIN lamp 213 is turned on when the sub control circuit 42 receives the display command when the effect pattern including the execution [WIN] is selected has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the WIN lamp 213 may be turned on immediately after the start of the unit game next to the unit game for which the effect pattern including execution [WIN] is selected.

  The production pattern “None” does not produce the effect by the reel upper lamp 211 and the WIN lamp 213, but the production of the sound output from the speakers 20L and 20R at the start of the game has the same effect as “normal”. It is shown that.

  In the present embodiment, the effect random number value (random number denominator = 32768) extracted from a predetermined numerical range “0-32767” is sequentially subtracted by the lottery value defined in the effect pattern determination table. And then. The lottery is performed by determining whether the result of the subtraction is negative (whether a so-called “digit” has occurred). That is, the effect pattern when the subtraction result is less than 0 is determined as the effect pattern to be executed.

  The effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 66 is a table that is referred to when the RT0 gaming state and the lock effect pattern is “non-occurrence”. In this effect pattern determination table, when the effect flag is “22” (F_Cherry B), the effect pattern “delay [L] → 3 unlit” is always determined. When the effect flag is an effect flag other than “22”, the effect pattern “normal → 3 extinguished” is always determined.

  The effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 67 is a table that is referred to when the RT0 gaming state and the lock effect pattern is “soft breeze”. In this effect pattern determination table, for example, when the effect flag is “15” (F_normal lip) or “16” (F_RT lip), the effect pattern “none” is determined with a probability of 25600/32768. The pattern “normal → 1 extinguished” is determined with a probability of 5120/32768, and the production pattern “normal → 2 extinguished” is determined with a probability of 2048/32768.

  In the present embodiment, the effect pattern including “delay [L]” is “21” (F_Cherry A), “22” (F_Cherry B) related to cherry, or “1” to “1” related to bonus. The lottery value of each effect pattern determination table is defined so as to be determined only at “14”, and the lottery value of the game lock lottery table (see FIG. 49) is defined.

  Although description of the effect pattern determination table corresponding to the other lock effect patterns in the RT0 gaming state is omitted, in any effect pattern determination table in the RT0 gaming state, the effect pattern including “execution [WIN]” is included. A lottery value of each table or a lottery value of the game lock lottery table (see FIG. 49) is defined so that the determination is made only when the effect flag is a bonus effect flag. Here, the effect flags related to the bonus are effect flags “1” to “14” (see FIG. 64).

  The effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 68 is a table that is referred to when the RT3 gaming state and the lock effect pattern is “non-occurrence”. In this effect pattern determination table, when the effect flag is “22” (F_Cherry B), the effect pattern “normal → 3 unlit” is always determined.

  The effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 69 is a table that is referred to when the RT3 gaming state and the lock effect pattern is “soft breeze”. In this effect pattern determination table, for example, when the effect flag is “15” (F_normal lip) or “16” (F_RT lip), the effect pattern “none” is determined with a probability of 12288/32768. The pattern “Normal → 1 Light Off” is determined with a probability of 4096/32768, and the production pattern “Normal → 2 Light Off” is determined with a probability of 8192/32768. Then, the production pattern “delay [L] → no light extinction → execution [WIN]” is determined with a probability of 8192/32768.

Therefore, in the effect pattern determination table that is referred to when the RT3 gaming state and the lock effect pattern is “soft breeze”, when the internal winning combination related to replay is won, the effect including “delay [L]” The pattern is easily determined.
In addition, description about the effect pattern determination table corresponding to the other lock effect patterns in the RT3 gaming state is omitted.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the aspect in which the effect pattern determination table relating to the RT0 gaming state, the RT1 gaming state, the RT2 gaming state, and the RT3 gaming state is prepared, but the gaming state classification is not limited thereto. For example, the RT1 gaming state may be subdivided, and an effect pattern determination table corresponding to each subdivided state may be prepared. Further, the “RT3 state” may be subdivided into “between MB flags” and “between BB flags” depending on the type of bonus, and a pattern determination table corresponding to each state may be prepared.

[Sound List]
Next, the sound list will be described with reference to FIG. The sound list is a list of sounds (sounds) output from the speakers 20L and 20R. The sound list defines the correspondence between the content of the sound output from the speakers 20L and 20R and the phrase number, which is a unique number indicating the sound. The data of each sound in the sound list is stored in the sub ROM 82. The sound list is referred to when data of each sound stored in the sub ROM 82 is read based on the phrase number. In FIG. 70, some of the sounds output from the speakers 20L and 20R in the present embodiment are shown.

The sound shown in FIG. 70 is roughly divided into “[normal] game sound / SE” and “[RT1] game sound / SE”.
“[Normal] game sound / SE” is operated by “Normal_error sound” output when an error occurs, “Normal_stop sound” output when stopping, MAX bet button 14 or 1 BET button 15 "Normal_BET sound" that is output when a medal is inserted or when a replay is activated. In addition, “normal_wait sound” output when a weight is generated, “normal_lever sound” output when the start lever 16 is operated, and when the lever sound is output with a delay as described above. “Normal_delayed lever sound”, “Normal_payout sound” output when paying out, and “Normal_stop sound” output when each reel stops.

  In addition, “[normal] game sound / SE” includes various tempering sounds. Here, the tempering sound is an effect sound that is output when the second stop operation is performed and the reel stops. Here, the “tempered pie” is one of the display combinations “C_Don 1”, “C_Don 2”, and “C_Red 7” on the active line (winning determination line) depending on the timing of the third stop operation. Means a state in which the combination of symbols can be displayed, and the tenpai sound is an effect sound output in this state.

  The ten pie sounds include “normal _red seven symbols_ten pie sound” corresponding to the display combination “C_red 7” and “normal _don symbols_temp pie” corresponding to the display combination “C_don 1” or “C_don 2”. "Sound", "Normal_Don Symbol_Double Tempered Sound" and "Normal_Don Symbol_Triple Tempered Sound". “Double Tempe” means a state in which a combination of symbols related to the display role “C_Don 1” or “C_Don 2” can be displayed on one of the two active lines. It is a production sound output in the state. “Triple Tempe” means that a combination of symbols related to the display combination “C_Don 1” or “C_Don 2” can be displayed on any of the three active lines. Is an effect sound output in this state.

  In addition, “Normal_Red Seven Symbol_Tempai Sound”, “Normal_Don Symbol_Tempai Sound”, “Normal_Don Symbol_Double Tempai Sound”, and “Normal_Don Symbol_Triple Tenpai Sound” are the second stop. A plurality of types are prepared so as to correspond to the number of sliding pieces determined when the reels are stopped by operation. Specifically, “0 frame sliding time” output when the number of sliding frames is “0”, “1 frame sliding time” output when the number of sliding frames is “1”, the number of sliding frames Output when “2 frames slide” is output when “2” is set, “For 3 frames slide” output when the number of sliding frames is “3”, and output when the number of sliding frames is “4” "For four-slip sliding" is prepared. In addition, the sound data “for one frame sliding”, “for two frame sliding”, “for three frame sliding”, and “for four frame sliding” each have a template sound and the number of sliding frames. It consists of silence for the time to move. That is, the effect sound related to these sound data is composed of silence time and effect sound for the number of frames corresponding to the number of sliding frames.

  “[RT1] gaming sound / SE” includes a sound output instead of “[normal] gaming sound / SE” when the gaming state is the RT1 gaming state. Specifically, “RT1_error sound” output instead of “normal_error sound”, “RT1_stop sound” output instead of “normal_stop sound”, and output instead of “normal_BET sound” "RT1_BET sound" is included. Also, “RT1_wait sound” output instead of “normal_wait sound”, “RT1_lever sound” output instead of “normal_lever sound”, and “normal_delay lever sound” are output instead of “normal_wait sound”. “RT1_delayed lever sound”, “RT1_payout sound” output instead of “normal_payout sound”, and “RT1_stop sound” output instead of “normal_stop sound”. In the present embodiment, each sound of “[RT1] game sound / SE” is the same sound as the sound that was adopted for the pachislot that was released before the pachislot 1.

  Although detailed description is omitted in the present specification, the sub ROM 82 also stores various table data (for example, an effect lottery table, etc.) necessary for other rendering operations, and various sub data required for the sub RAM 83. A storage area, for example, a carryover combination storage area similar to the carryover combination storage area in the main RAM 53 and a game state flag storage area similar to the game state flag storage area are appropriately provided.

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

[Main operation processing of pachislot by control of main CPU]
First, the procedure of main operation processing of the pachislot machine 1 performed under the control of the main CPU 51 will be described with reference to a main flowchart shown in FIG. 71 (hereinafter referred to as main flow).

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

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

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs medal acceptance / start check processing (S3). In this processing, input checks of the medal sensor 35S and the start switch 16S are performed. The details of the medal acceptance / start check process will be described later with reference to FIG. 72 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 extracts a random value (0 to 65535) and stores the extracted random value in a random value storage area (not shown) provided in the main RAM 53 (S4). Next, the main CPU 51 extracts an effect random number used for reel effect and lock control, and stores the extracted effect random value in an effect random value storage area (not shown) provided in the main RAM 53 ( S5). In the present embodiment, the production random number value is extracted from the range of 0 to 127.

  When the extracted various random number values are stored in a predetermined random value storage area, the main CPU 51 performs an internal lottery process (S6). In this process, the internal winning combination is determined by lottery based on the random value extracted in S4. Details of the internal lottery process will be described later with reference to FIG. 73 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a game lock lottery process (S7). The details of the game lock lottery process will be described later with reference to FIG. 74 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs reel stop initial setting processing (S8). Details of the reel stop initial setting process will be described later with reference to FIG. 75 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a start command transmission process (S9). Specifically, the main CPU 51 transmits a start command to the sub control circuit 42. As described above, the start command includes parameters indicating the internal winning combination, the type of game lock and the lock time, the number of RT games (0 to 20), the parameter indicating the game state, and the like. (See FIG. 63).

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a wait process (S10). In this process, when the predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has not elapsed since the start of the previous game, the main CPU 51 digests the waiting time until the predetermined time elapses. The details of the wait process will be described later with reference to FIG. 76 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a reel rotation start process (S11). In this process, the main CPU 51 requests the start of rotation of all reels. Details of the reel rotation start process will be described later with reference to FIG. 77 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a pull-in priority storage process (S12). In this process, the main CPU 51 acquires the pull-in priority data and stores it in the pull-in priority data storage area. The details of the pull-in priority storage process will be described later with reference to FIG. 78 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a reel stop control process (S13). In this process, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped based on the timing when the left stop button 17L, the middle stop button 17C, and the right stop button 17R are respectively pressed and the internal winning combination. The details of the reel stop control process will be described later with reference to FIG. 81 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a winning search process (S14). In this process, the main CPU 51 stores the data of the symbol code storage area (symbol code storage area 2 and later in FIG. 59) in the display combination storage area (see FIG. 55). In this process, the combination of symbols displayed on the effective line (winning determination line) after all of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R are stopped, and a symbol combination table (see FIGS. 8 to 10), Is matched. Then, the main CPU 51 may determine whether or not the display combination is displayed on the active line, and store the determination result in the display combination storage area.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs display command transmission processing (S15). Specifically, the main CPU 51 transmits a display command to the sub control circuit 42. As described above, the display command includes, as parameters, a parameter indicating a gaming state, a winning number (0 to 15), an RT game number (0 to 20), and a replay waiting time (0 to 2). Are included (see FIG. 63).

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a game lock process (S16). In this process, the main CPU 51 invalidates or delays the progress of the game. Details of the game lock process will be described later with reference to FIG. 90 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a medal payout process (S17). The medal payout process shows a specific example of the game medium giving means according to the present invention. In this process, the hopper 33 is driven and the number of credits is updated based on the payout number of the display combination determined in S14, and medals are paid out. At this time, in this embodiment, as shown in the symbol combination table (see FIGS. 8 to 10), the number of inserted medals is 1 to 3, and the number of medals paid out varies depending on the display combination. The maximum payout number (payout upper limit) is 15.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs RT control processing (S18). In this process, the main CPU 51 manages the RT gaming state. Details of the RT control process will be described later with reference to FIG. 91 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a payout end command transmission process (S19). Specifically, the main CPU 51 transmits a payout end command to the sub control circuit 42.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a bonus end check process (S20). In this process, the main CPU 51 refers to various counters for managing the end timing of the bonus game and checks whether or not the operation of the bonus game is to end. Details of the bonus end check process will be described later with reference to FIG. 92 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a bonus operation check process (S21). In this process, the main CPU 51 checks whether or not to start the operation of the bonus game and whether or not to replay. The details of the bonus operation check process will be described later with reference to the drawings described later. When the bonus operation check process ends, the main CPU 51 returns the process to S2, and repeats the processes after S2.

[Medal reception / start check processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 72, the medal acceptance / start check process performed in S3 in the main flow (see FIG. 71) will be described.

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

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

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

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S31 that there is no automatic insertion request (when S31 is NO), the main CPU 51 permits medal acceptance (S33). In this process, the solenoid of the selector 35 (see FIG. 4) is driven, and medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 13 are accepted. The received medals are counted and guided to the hopper 33.

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

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

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

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

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the inserted number is a game start possible number (S38). In S38, when the main CPU 51 determines that the inserted number is not the game start possible number (when S38 is NO), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S35 and repeats the processes after S35. On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S38 that the inserted number is the game start possible number (when S38 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S39 described later. In this embodiment, the number of games that can be started in the BB (RB) gaming state or the MB (CB) gaming state is “2”, and the number of games that can be started in other gaming states (RT0 gaming state to RT3 gaming state). Can be selected by the player from “1” to “3” (see FIG. 13).

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

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S39 that the start switch is on (when S39 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs a medal acceptance prohibition process (S40). With this process, the solenoid of the selector 35 (see FIG. 4) is not driven, and the inserted medal is discharged from the medal payout opening 18. When this process ends, the main CPU 51 ends the medal acceptance / start check process, and moves the process to S4 of the main flow (see FIG. 71).

[Internal lottery processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 73, the internal lottery process performed in S6 in the main flow (see FIG. 71) will be described. In the present embodiment, internal lottery processing using various internal lottery tables described below is executed by the main control circuit 41. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 also serves as means for executing internal lottery processing (internal winning combination determining means).

  First, the main CPU 51 sets an internal lottery table corresponding to the gaming state (S41). That is, the main CPU 51 grasps the current gaming state with reference to the gaming state flag storage area (see FIG. 56), and determines the type of the internal lottery table based on the internal lottery table determination table (see FIGS. 34 to 38). Determine the number of lotteries. The number of lotteries indicates the number of times of lottery value subtraction and determination of whether or not a digit has occurred for each winning number defined by the internal lottery table.

  Next, the main CPU 51 acquires a random value stored in the random value storage area (S42). Then, the main CPU 51 sets “1” as the initial value of the winning number.

  Next, the main CPU 51 acquires a lottery value corresponding to the winning number with reference to the internal lottery table, and subtracts the lottery value from the random number value (S43).

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

  When the main CPU 51 determines in S44 that the calculation result is not less than 0 (when S44 is NO), the main CPU 51 updates the random number value and the winning number (S45). Specifically, the value of the calculation result is set to a random value, and the winning number is incremented by one.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not all winning numbers have been checked (S46). In S46, when it is determined that the main CPU 51 has not checked all the winning numbers (when S47 is NO), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S43 and repeats the processes after S43.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S46 that the main CPU 51 has checked all winning numbers (when S46 is YES), the main CPU 51 sets “0” as the data pointer (S47). That is, the main CPU 51 sets “0” as the small role / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer.

  Here, returning to the description of the processing of S44 again, when the main CPU 51 determines in S44 that the calculation result is less than 0 (negative value) (when S44 is YES), the main CPU 51 In accordance with the winning number, a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer are acquired (S48).

  After the processing of S47 or S48, the main CPU 51 refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table (see FIGS. 35 to 38), and acquires the internal winning combination based on the small winning combination / replay data pointer. (S49).

  Next, the main CPU 51 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the internal winning combination storing area (S50).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is “00000000” (S51). When the main CPU 51 determines in S51 that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is not “00000000” (when S51 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S56 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S51 that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is “00000000” (when S51 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines the internal winning combination determination table for bonus ( Referring to FIG. 34), an internal winning combination is acquired based on the bonus data pointer (S52).

  Next, the main CPU 51 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the carryover combination storing area (S53).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not any of bits 0 to 4 of the carryover combination storage area 1 is “1” (S54). In S54, when the main CPU 51 determines that any of bits 0 to 4 of the carryover combination storage area 1 is not “1” (when S54 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S56 described later. .

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S54 that any of bits 0 to 3 of the carryover combination storage area 1 is “1” (when S54 is YES), the main CPU 51 sets the RT1 gaming state flag. The game state flag storage area is updated by setting (S55). Specifically, “1” is stored (set) in bit 1 of the game state flag storage area 2 (see FIG. 56).

  Next, the main CPU 51 updates the internal winning combination storing area based on the internal winning combination stored in the carryover combination storing area (S56). Thereafter, the main CPU 51 ends the internal lottery process, and moves the process to S7 of the main flow (see FIG. 71).

[Game lock lottery processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 74, the game lock lottery process performed in S7 in the main flow (see FIG. 71) will be described. This game lock lottery process shows a specific example of the game lock lottery means according to the present invention.

  First, the main CPU 51 refers to a game lock lottery table (see FIGS. 49 to 51) according to the game state, and performs a game lock lottery based on the random number value for performance (S71).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the game lock lottery has won any game lock (S72). When the main CPU 51 determines in S72 that the result of the game lock lottery has won any game lock (if S72 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines the type of the selected game lock in the game lock flag storage area. “1” is stored in the bit corresponding to (S73).

  In S72, when the main CPU 51 determines that the result of the game lock lottery has not won any game lock (when S72 is NO), or after the processing of S73, the main CPU 51 determines that the RT3 gaming state It is determined whether or not (S74). In S74, when the main CPU 51 determines that it is not in the RT3 gaming state (when S74 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the game lock lottery process and moves the process to S8 of the main flow (see FIG. 71). .

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S74 that the main CPU 51 is in the RT3 gaming state (when S74 is YES), the main CPU 51 refers to the weight addition lottery table (see FIG. 52) and based on the effect random number value. Then, a weight addition lottery is performed (S75). Then, the lottery result of the weight addition lottery is stored in the main RAM. Thereafter, the main CPU 51 ends the game lock lottery process, and moves the process to S8 of the main flow (see FIG. 71).

[Reel stop initial setting process]
Next, the reel stop initial setting process performed in S8 in the main flow (see FIG. 71) will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 51 refers to the spinning cylinder stop number selection table (see FIG. 39), and acquires the spinning cylinder stop number based on the internal winning combination acquired in the internal lottery process of S6 in FIG. (S101).

  Next, the main CPU 51 refers to the reel stop initial setting table (see FIG. 40), and acquires various information corresponding to the rotation stop number based on the acquired rotation stop number (S102). Specifically, the main CPU 51, corresponding to the acquired rotation stop number, pull-in priority table selection table number, pull-in priority table number, forward push table selection data, forward push table change data, forward push Time table change initial data and irregular pressing time table selection data are acquired.

  Next, the main CPU 51 stores the rotating identifier “0FFH (11111111B)” in the entire symbol code storage area (see FIG. 59) (S103).

  Next, the main CPU 51 stores “3” in the stop button non-operating counter provided in the main RAM 53 (S104). Thereafter, the main CPU 51 ends the reel stop initial setting process, and moves the process to S9 of the main flow (see FIG. 71). The stop button non-operating counter is a counter for managing the number of stop buttons whose stop operation has not been detected.

[Wait processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 76, the wait process performed in S10 in the main flow (see FIG. 71) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the value of the wait timer is 0 (S111). This wait timer represents a specific example of the waiting time counting means according to the present invention. In the wait timer, an initial value is set in a reel rotation start process described later (see FIG. 77). In S111, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the wait timer is 0 (when S111 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the wait process, and the process proceeds to S11 of the main flow (see FIG. 71). Move.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S111 that the value of the wait timer is not 0 (when S111 is NO), the main CPU 51 determines that the lottery result of the weight lottery in S75 is “winning weight addition”. It is discriminate | determined (S112).

  In S112, when the main CPU 51 determines that the lottery result of the weight lottery is not “winning for weight addition” (when S112 is NO), the main CPU 51 shifts the processing to S111. On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S112 that the lottery result of the weight lottery is “winning for weight addition” (when S112 is YES), the main CPU 51 adds a predetermined value to the wait timer (S113). ).

  In this embodiment, the predetermined value added to the wait timer is 900. The value of this wait timer is decremented by “1” in S353 of an interrupt process (see FIG. 94) described later that is executed at a constant period (1.1172 msec), so that the period for executing the wait function is 900 × 1. 1172 ms is added.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the value of the wait timer is 0 (S114). In S114, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the wait timer is not “0” (when S114 is NO), the main CPU 51 repeats the process of S114 and the value of the wait timer becomes “0”. Wait until.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S114 that the value of the wait timer is “0” (in the case where S114 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the wait process, and the process proceeds to the main flow (see FIG. 71). ) To S11.

[Reel rotation start processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 77, the reel rotation start process performed in S11 in the main flow (see FIG. 71) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 requests the start of rotation of all reels (S121). When the start of rotation of all reels is requested, the driving of the three stepping motors 61L, 61C, and 61R is controlled by an interrupt process (see FIG. 94), which will be described later, executed at a constant cycle (1.1172 msec). Then, the rotation of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R is started. At this time, each reel is subjected to acceleration control until the rotation speed reaches a constant speed, and then controlled so as to maintain the constant speed.

  Next, the main CPU 51 sets an initial value in the wait timer (S122). Thereafter, the main CPU 51 ends the reel rotation start process, and moves the process to S12 of the main flow (see FIG. 71).

  In this embodiment, the initial value set in the wait timer is 3670. The value of this wait timer is decremented by “1” in S353 of an interrupt process (see FIG. 94) described later executed at a constant cycle (1.1172 msec). Therefore, when a predetermined value is not added to the wait timer, the period for executing the wait function is 3670 × 1.1172 ms.

[Retrieve priority storage processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 78, the drawing priority order storing process performed in S12 in the main flow (see FIG. 71) will be described.

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

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

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a pull-in priority table selection process (S123). In this process, the pull-in priority table is selected based on the internal winning combination (the small combination / replay data pointer) and the operation stop button. Details of the pull-in priority table selection process will be described later with reference to FIG. 79 described later.

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

  Next, the main CPU 51 updates the display combination storing area (see FIG. 55) based on the acquired symbol code and the data in the symbol code storing area (see FIG. 59) (S126). At this time, regardless of whether or not an internal winning combination is won, a combination of symbols that can be displayed (a displayable combination) is stored in the display combination storing area based on the stopped symbol.

  In this embodiment, the symbol code storage area information (symbol code and displayable role corresponding thereto) is updated for each reel to be stopped. At this time, the displayable combination may be obtained from data prepared in advance that defines the correspondence between the stopped reel symbol and the corresponding displayable combination, or the stopped reel symbol. And the symbol combination table (see FIGS. 8 to 10) may be acquired by collation. When the former method is used, the correspondence relationship between the symbol and the displayable combination changes for each reel.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a pull-in priority acquisition process (S127). In this process, the main CPU 51 uses the drawing priority for the combination whose bit is “1” in the display combination storage area (see FIG. 55) and whose bit is “1” in the internal winning combination storage area. With reference to the ranking table (see FIG. 46), pull-in priority data is acquired.

  Note that when a symbol of a winning combination (for example, a symbol relating to “Cherry”: see FIG. 8) is displayed on a part of the reels, the drawing priority order of the symbol for a reel that is “ANY” Do not get data. Further, if there is a possibility that a winning combination that has not been won is confirmed in the reel for which winning is confirmed, the drawing priority data is set to “stop prohibited (all bits 0)”.

  Next, the main CPU 51 stores the acquired pull-in priority data in the pull-in priority data storage area (see FIG. 60) (S128). At this time, the pull-in priority data is stored in the pull-in priority data storage area so that each priority value corresponds to a bit in the storage area. Next, the main CPU 51 adds 1 to the symbol position data and subtracts 1 from the number of symbol checks (S129).

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

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

  In S131, when it is determined that the main CPU 51 has not searched the number of times of search (when S131 is NO), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S122 and repeats the processes after S122. On the other hand, when it is determined in S131 that the main CPU 51 has searched as many times as the number of searches (when S131 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the pull-in priority storage process and the process in S13 of the main flow (see FIG. 71) Move to.

[Pull-in priority table selection processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 79, the pull-in priority table selection process performed in S123 in the flowchart of the pull-in priority storing process (see FIG. 78) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the drawing priority table number is set, that is, whether or not the drawing priority table number is stored directly in the reel stop initial setting process (S8) (S141). ). When the main CPU 51 determines in S141 that the pull-in priority table number has been set (if YES in S141), the main CPU 51 ends the pull-in priority table selection process and stores the pull-in priority order. The process proceeds to S124 of the process (see FIG. 78).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the pull-in priority table number is not set in S141 (when S141 is NO), the main CPU 51 stores the pressing order storage area (see FIG. 58) and the operation stop button. Referring to the area (see FIG. 57), the corresponding pull-in priority table number is set (S142). Thereafter, the main CPU 51 ends the pull-in priority order table selection process, and moves the process to S124 in the pull-in priority order storing process (see FIG. 78).

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

[Design code storage processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 80, the symbol code storing process performed in S125 in the flowchart of the drawing priority order storing process (see FIG. 78) will be described.

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

  Next, the main CPU 51 obtains a symbol code of the symbol position data for checking (S153). Thereafter, the main CPU 51 ends the symbol code storing process, and moves the process to S126 of the pull-in priority storing process (see FIG. 78).

[Reel stop control process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 81, the reel stop control process performed in S13 in the main flow (see FIG. 71) will be described. In the present embodiment, the reel stop control process described below is executed by the main control circuit 41. In other words, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 also serves as means for executing reel stop control processing (stop control means).

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

  Next, the main CPU 51, based on the detection result of the stop button detection process in S161 (the determination result of the stop button that has been effectively pressed), the pressing order storage area (see FIG. 58) and the operation stop button storage area (see FIG. 57). Is updated (S162). Next, the main CPU 51 subtracts “1” from the stop button non-operating counter (S163).

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

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a sliding piece number determination process (S166). Details of the sliding piece number determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. 83 described later. Next, the main CPU 51 transmits a reel stop command to the sub-control circuit 42 (S167). The reel stop command transmitted in this process includes information such as the type of reel to be stopped, the number of sliding pieces, and the ON / OFF edge of the stop switch. Note that the ON / OFF edge information of the stop switch may be monitored by an interrupt process described later, and the information may be transmitted to the sub-control circuit 42.

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

  Next, the main CPU 51 sets the planned stop position determined in S168 as a search symbol position (S169). Next, the main CPU 51 performs the symbol code storing process described with reference to FIG. 80 (S170). Thereafter, the main CPU 51 updates the symbol code storage area (see FIG. 59) using the symbol code acquired in S170 (S171).

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a control change process (S172). Details of the control change process will be described later with reference to FIG. 88 described later. Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the pressed stop button has been released (S173). In S173, when the main CPU 51 determines that the pressed stop button is not released (when S173 is NO), the main CPU 51 repeats the process of S173 and waits until the pressed stop button is released. To do.

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

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is “0” (S175). In S175, when the main CPU 51 determines that the inoperative counter is not “0” (when S175 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the pull-in priority storage process described with reference to FIG. 78 (S176). . Thereafter, the main CPU 51 returns the process to S161 and repeats the processes after S161.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S175 that the inoperative counter is “0” (when S175 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs a third stop game lock command transmission process (S177).

  In the third stop game lock command transmission process, the main CPU 51 refers to the game lock flag storage area (see FIG. 61), and in the previous game lock lottery process (see FIG. 74), the winning game lock type is “game lock”. 11 ”,“ game lock 12 ”, or“ game lock 13 ”.

When the winning game lock type is not “game lock 11”, “game lock 12”, or “game lock 13”, the main CPU 51 ends the third stop lock command transmission process.
On the other hand, when the winning game lock type is “game lock 11”, “game lock 12”, or “game lock 13”, the main CPU 51 specifies the display combination. In addition, at the time of execution of a 3rd stop game lock command transmission process, the stop symbol of each reel can be specified, Therefore The display combination can be specified.

  Further, the main CPU 51 refers to the game lock type change table (see FIG. 54) and specifies the winning game lock type (any one of “game lock 11”, “game lock 12”, and “game lock 13”). Change to the game lock type corresponding to the display combination. For example, when “game lock 12” is won as the game lock type and the display combination is “C_CT Lip 1”, “game lock 12” is changed to “game lock 5”.

Then, after changing the game lock type, the main CPU 51 transmits a third stop game lock command to the sub-control circuit 42 and ends the third stop lock command transmission process. The transmitted third stop game lock command includes a parameter indicating the changed game lock type.
When the main CPU 51 ends the third stop lock command transmission process, the main CPU 51 ends the reel stop control process, and moves the process to S14 of the main flow (see FIG. 71).

[Stop button detection processing]
Next, the stop button detection process performed in S161 in the flowchart of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 81) will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not there is a pressed stop button (S181). In S181, when the main CPU 51 determines that there is no pressed stop button (when S181 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the stop button detection process and the process is a reel stop control process (see FIG. 81). To S162.

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

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

  In S183, when the main CPU 51 determines that the left stop button 17L is not pressed (when S183 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S185 described later. On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S183 that the left stop button 17L has been pressed (when S183 is YES), the main CPU 51 sets the left stop button 17L as a stop button that has been effectively pressed (S184). . After the process of S184, the main CPU 51 ends the stop button detection process, and moves the process to S162 of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 81).

  When S182 or S183 is NO, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not a plurality of stop buttons have been pressed (S185). In S185, when the main CPU 51 determines that a plurality of stop buttons have been pressed (in the case where S185 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the stop button detection process and the process is a reel stop control process (see FIG. 81). To S162. That is, when a plurality of stop buttons are pressed in a stop operation other than the first stop operation, or when the stop button pressed in the first stop operation does not include a left stop button, The pressing operation is treated as an invalid operation.

  On the other hand, in S185, when the main CPU 51 determines that a plurality of stop buttons are not pressed (when S185 is NO), the main CPU 51 is the stop button of the reel that is rotating. Whether or not (S186). In S186, when the main CPU 51 determines that the pressed stop button is not a rotating reel stop button (when S186 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the stop button detection process and stops the process. Control proceeds to S162 of the control process (see FIG. 81). That is, when the pressed stop button is a stop button corresponding to a stopped reel, the pressing operation of the stop button is treated as an invalid operation.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S186 that the pressed stop button is a rotating reel stop button (when S186 is YES), the main CPU 51 effectively presses the pressed stop button. The stop button is set (S187). After the process of S187, the main CPU 51 ends the stop button detection process, and moves the process to S162 of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 81).

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

[Sliding piece number determination processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 83, the slip piece number determination process performed in S166 in the flowchart of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 81) will be described.

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

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not it is the first stop (the stop button non-operation counter is “2”) (S192). In S192, when the main CPU 51 determines that it is not the first stop (when S192 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the second and third stop processing (S193). Details of the second and third stop processes will be described later with reference to FIG. 84 described later. Thereafter, the main CPU 51 performs processing of S201 described later.

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

  In S194, when the main CPU 51 determines that the operation stop button is the left stop button (in the case where S194 is YES), the main CPU 51 obtains the table selection data and the symbol counter at the time of forward pressing (S195). In this process, the forward-pressed table selection data is acquired with reference to the reel stop initial setting table (see FIG. 40). Next, the main CPU 51 refers to the first press stop table corresponding to the forward press table selection data, and acquires the sliding piece number determination data and the change status based on the symbol counter (S196). Thereafter, the main CPU 51 performs processing of S201 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S194 that the operation stop button is not the left stop button (when S194 is NO), the main CPU 51 obtains the irregular pressing table selection data and selects the irregular pressing table selection. An irregular pressing stop table corresponding to the data is set (S197). In this process, the irregular pressing time table selection data is acquired with reference to the reel stop initial setting table (see FIG. 40).

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a line change bit check process (S198). Details of the line change bit check process will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, the main CPU 51 performs a line mask data change process (S199). Details of the line mask data changing process will be described later with reference to FIG. 86 described later. Thereafter, the main CPU 51 refers to the set irregular pressing stop table, and acquires the number of sliding pieces determination data based on the line mask data and the stop start position (S200).

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a priority pull-in control process (S201). In this process, the drawing priority order data corresponding to each symbol position in the range from the stop start position to the maximum number of sliding symbols “4” is compared, and the most appropriate number of sliding symbols is determined. Details of the priority pull-in control process will be described later with reference to FIG. 87 described later. Thereafter, the main CPU 51 ends the sliding piece number determination process, and moves the process to S167 of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 81).

[Second and third stop processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 84, the second and third stop processing performed in S193 in the flowchart (see FIG. 83) of the sliding piece number determination processing will be described.

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

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

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

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a line mask data change process (S214). Details of the line mask data changing process will be described later with reference to FIG. 86 described later. Next, the main CPU 51 performs a sliding piece number search process (S215). In this process, referring to the stop table (see FIGS. 41, 43, and 44), the number of pieces of slip piece determination data is determined based on the stop start position.

  For example, when the line mask data is “00010000” corresponding to “middle reel A line”, the main CPU 51 refers to the column of “middle reel A line” of bit 4. Then, a search is sequentially performed as to whether or not the corresponding data is “1” for each symbol position within the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols from the stop start position. Next, the main CPU 51 calculates the difference from the symbol position where the corresponding data is “1” to the stop start position, and determines the calculated value as the number of sliding pieces determination data. After the process of S215, the main CPU 51 ends the second and third stop processes, and moves the process to S201 of the number of sliding pieces determination process (see FIG. 83).

[Line change bit check processing]
Next, referring to FIG. 85, the line change bit performed in S198 in the flowchart of the number of sliding pieces determination process (see FIG. 83) and S213 in the flowchart of the second and third stop processes (see FIG. 84). The check process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the change status is “1” or “2” (S221). In S221, when the main CPU 51 determines that the change status is “1” or “2” (when S221 is YES), the main CPU 51 sets the corresponding line status (S222). In this process, in this embodiment, when the change status is “1”, the A line status is set, and when the change status is “2”, the B line status is set. Then, after the processing of S222, the main CPU 51 ends the line change bit check processing, and the processing is S199 of the sliding piece number determination processing (see FIG. 83) or the flowchart of the second and third stop processing (see FIG. 84). ) In S214.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S221 that the change status is not “1” or “2” (when S221 is NO), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the line change bit is on. (S223). In this process, the main CPU 51 refers to the column corresponding to “middle reel line change bit” or “right reel line change bit” in the stop table (see FIGS. 43 and 44), and the data corresponding to the stop start position is stored. It is determined whether or not “1”. When the main CPU 51 determines that the data corresponding to the stop start position is not “1”, that is, the line change bit is not on (when S223 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the line change bit check process. And the process proceeds to S199 of the sliding piece number determination process (see FIG. 83) or S214 in the flowchart of the second and third stop processes (see FIG. 84).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S223 that the data corresponding to the stop start position is “1”, that is, the line change bit is ON (when S223 is YES), the main CPU 51 The line status is set (S224). The B line status is data used for changing the line mask data. Then, after the processing of S224, the main CPU 51 ends the line change bit check processing, and the processing is S199 of the slip piece number determination processing (see FIG. 83) or the flowchart of the second and third stop processing (see FIG. 84). ) In S214.

[Line mask data change processing]
Next, referring to FIG. 86, the line mask data to be executed in S199 in the flowchart (see FIG. 83) of the sliding piece number determination process and in S214 in the flowchart of the second and third stop processes (see FIG. 84). The change process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the C line status is set (S231). Note that the setting of the C line status is performed in the case of forward pressing in the second post-stop control change process (see FIG. 89) described later.

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

  In S232, when the main CPU 51 determines that the operation stop button at the second stop is the middle stop button (when S232 is YES), the main CPU 51 rotates the line mask data to the right twice (S233). ). If it is a forward press and the operation stop button at the second stop is a middle stop button, the operation stop button at the third stop is a right stop button. Therefore, the line mask data is changed from “00000010” to “10000000” by the processing of S233. As a result, the column of bit 7 corresponding to the “right reel C line data” of the stop table for the second and third stops (see FIG. 43) at the time of forward pressing is referred. Then, after the processing of S233, the main CPU 51 ends the line mask data change processing, and the processing is S200 of the sliding frame number determination processing (see FIG. 83) or the flowchart of the second and third stop processing (see FIG. 84). ) To S215.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S232 that the operation stop button at the second stop is not the middle stop button (when S232 is NO), the main CPU 51 rotates the line mask data to the left twice. (S234). If it is a forward press and the operation stop button at the second stop is not the middle stop button, the operation stop button at the third stop becomes the middle stop button. Therefore, the line mask data is changed from “00010000” to “01000000” by the process of S234. As a result, the column of bit 6 corresponding to the “middle reel C line data” of the stop table for the second and third stops at the time of forward pressing is referred. After the process of S234, the main CPU 51 ends the line mask data changing process, and the process is S200 of the sliding piece number determination process (see FIG. 83) or the flowchart of the second and third stop processes (see FIG. 84). ) To S215.

  In S231, when the main CPU 51 determines that the C line status is not set (when S231 is NO), the main CPU 51 determines whether the B line status is set (S235). . In S235, when the main CPU 51 determines that the B line status is not set (in the case where S235 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the line mask data changing process, and the process is determined as the number of sliding frames (see FIG. 83) or the process of S215 in the flowchart of the second and third stop processing (see FIG. 84).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S235 that the B line status is set (when S235 is YES), the main CPU 51 rotates the line mask data once to the right (S236). By this processing, for example, when the line mask data is “00000010”, it is changed to “00000001”. As a result, the column corresponding to “B line data” in the stop table (see FIGS. 43 and 44) is referred to. Then, after the process of S236, the main CPU 51 ends the line mask data changing process, and the process is S200 of the sliding piece number determining process (see FIG. 83) or the flowchart of the second and third stop processes (see FIG. 84). ) To S215.

[Priority pull-in control processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 87, the priority pull-in control process performed in S201 in the flowchart (see FIG. 83) of the sliding piece number determination process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 sets a search order table (see FIGS. 47 and 48) according to the gaming state (S241). Next, the main CPU 51 sets initial values for the search order counter and the number of checks (S242). Specifically, the main CPU 51 sets “1” as an initial value in the search order counter. Further, the main CPU 51 sets the data length of the search order table as an initial value for the number of checks. Specifically, “5” is set as the initial value of the number of checks.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S249 that the number of checks is “0” (when S249 is YES), the main CPU 51 restores the number of sliding pieces that have been retreated (S250). Thereafter, the main CPU 51 ends the priority pull-in control process and also ends the number of sliding pieces determination process (see FIG. 83).

[Control change processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 88, the control change process performed in S172 in the flowchart of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 81) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not it is after the third stop (S261). When the main CPU 51 determines in S261 that it is after the third stop (when S261 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the control change process, and the process is S173 of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 81). Move to.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S261 that it is not after the third stop (when S261 is NO), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not it is after the second stop (S262). In S262, when the main CPU 51 determines that it is after the second stop (when S262 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs a control process after the second stop (S263). The details of the second post-stop control process will be described later with reference to FIG. 89 described later. After the process of S263, the main CPU 51 ends the control change process, and moves the process to S173 of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 81).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S262 that the main CPU 51 is not after the second stop (when S262 is NO), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not it is a forward press (S264). In S264, when the main CPU 51 determines that it is not a forward press (when S264 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the control change process and moves the process to S173 of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 81). .

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S264 that the main CPU 51 is the forward push (when S264 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines the forward push control change table according to the forward push table change data (see FIG. 42). And the number of searches is set (S265).

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

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

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

  Next, the main CPU 51 sets “0” in the C line check data (S271). After the process of S271, the main CPU 51 ends the control change process, and moves the process to S173 of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 81).

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

  Next, the main CPU 51 sets a corresponding stop table based on the second and third stop table numbers for forward pressing (S273). After the process of S273, the main CPU 51 ends the control change process, and moves the process to S173 of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 81).

[Control change processing after second stop]
Next, the second post-stop control change process performed in S263 in the control change process flowchart (see FIG. 88) will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not it is a forward press (S291). In S291, when the main CPU 51 determines that it is not a forward press (when S291 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the control change process after the second stop and also ends the control change process (see FIG. 88). To do.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S291 that the main CPU 51 is a forward press (when S291 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines whether the C line check data is on (change status is “3”) or not. Is determined (S292). The C line check data is acquired by the process of S272 of the control change process (see FIG. 88). In S292, when the main CPU 51 determines that the C line check data is not on (in the case where S292 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the second post-stop control change process and also executes the control change process (FIG. 88) also ends.

  On the other hand, in S292, when the main CPU 51 determines that the C line check data is on (when S292 is YES), the main CPU 51 turns on the line change bit corresponding to the stop start position at the second stop. It is determined whether or not (S293). In S293, when the main CPU 51 determines that the line change bit corresponding to the stop start position at the time of the second stop is not ON (when S293 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the control change process after the second stop. At the same time, the control change process (see FIG. 88) is also terminated.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S293 that the line change bit corresponding to the stop start position at the time of the second stop is on (when S293 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs the stored forward pressing. “1” is added to the second and third stop table numbers, and the corresponding stop table is set (S294). Next, the main CPU 51 sets the C line status (S295). Then, after the process of S295, the main CPU 51 ends the second post-stop control change process and also ends the control change process (see FIG. 88).

[Game lock processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 90, the game lock process performed in S16 in the main flow (see FIG. 71) will be described. This game lock process shows a specific example of the game lock generating means according to the present invention.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the data stored in the game lock flag storage area is “00000000” (S301). In S301, when the main CPU 51 determines that the data stored in the game lock flag storage area is “00000000” (when S301 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the game lock process and performs the process. The process proceeds to S17 in the main flow (see FIG. 71).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S301 that the data stored in the game lock flag storage area is not “00000000” (when S301 is NO), the main CPU 51 sets the determined game lock type. The associated value is set in the lock timer (S302). That is, a value corresponding to the period for executing the determined game lock type is set in the lock timer.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the value of the lock timer is “0” (S303). In S303, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the lock timer is not “0” (when S303 is NO), the main CPU 51 repeats the processing of S303 until the value of the lock timer becomes “0”. stand by.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the lock timer is “0” in S303 (when S303 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the game lock process, and the process proceeds to the main flow (FIG. 71). (Refer to S17).

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, the reel effect pattern may be set after setting the value associated with the determined game lock type in the lock timer (S302). In this reel effect pattern, data for performing a predetermined reel effect using the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is set. As the predetermined reel effect, for example, an effect of vibrating all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R can be applied. The “vibration” is an operation that makes the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R appear to vibrate by repeating forward and reverse rotations of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R at a high speed.

[RT control processing]
Next, the RT control process performed in S18 in the main flow (see FIG. 71) will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, the RT control process described below is executed by the main control circuit 41.

  First, the main CPU 51 refers to the RT transition table (see FIG. 12) and checks RT game state transition conditions that can be established in the transition (current) RT game state (S311).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the RT gaming state transition condition is satisfied (S312). In S312, when the main CPU 51 determines that the RT gaming state transition condition is not satisfied (when S312 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the RT control process, and the process proceeds to the main flow (see FIG. 71). ) To S19.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S312 that the RT gaming state transition condition is satisfied (when S312 is YES), the main CPU 51 refers to the RT transition table (see FIG. 12) and transitions. Based on the conditions, the RT game state flag of the transfer destination is set to a predetermined bit of the game state flag storage area (see FIG. 56), and the game state flag storage area is updated (S313).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the RT1 gaming state or the RT2 gaming state has shifted to the RT0 gaming state in S313. In S314, when it is determined that the main CPU 51 has not shifted from the RT1 gaming state or the RT2 gaming state to the RT0 gaming state (when S314 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the RT control process, and the process proceeds to the main flow ( Move to S19 in FIG.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S314 that the main CPU 51 has shifted from the RT1 gaming state or the RT2 gaming state to the RT0 gaming state (when S314 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs an RT end lock command transmission process (S315). Specifically, the main CPU 51 transmits an RT end lock command corresponding to the start to the sub-control circuit 42 with the RT end lock identification value as a parameter “1”.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs an effect game stop process (RT end lock) (S316). Specifically, even if a closing operation or a stopping operation is performed for 3310.26 ms (milliseconds), the detection is treated as invalid or delayed.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs RT end lock command transmission processing (S317). Specifically, the main CPU 51 transmits the RT end lock identification value corresponding to the end to the sub-control circuit 42 as the RT end lock identification value as a parameter is “0”. After the process of S317, the main CPU 51 ends the RT control process, and moves the process to S19 of the main flow (see FIG. 71).

[Bonus end check process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 92, the bonus end check process performed in S20 in the main flow (see FIG. 71) will be described. This bonus end check process shows a specific example of the special gaming state end means according to the present invention.

  First, the main CPU 51 refers to the gaming state flag storage area (see FIG. 56), and “BB” (“C_Don 1”, “C_Don 2”, “C_Red 7”) or “MB” (“C_BAR1”). "," C_BAR2 ") is determined (S321). In S321, when the main CPU 51 determines that “BB” or “MB” is not in operation (NO in S321), the main CPU 51 ends the bonus end check process, and the process proceeds to the main flow (FIG. 71). (Refer to S21).

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

  In S322, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the bonus end number counter is less than “0” (in the case of YES determination in S322), the main CPU 51 performs a bonus end time process (S323). In this process, the main CPU 51 clears the bonus end number counter, and turns off the gaming state flag (BB gaming state flag or MB gaming state flag) corresponding to “BB” or “MB” in operation. If the value of the bonus end number counter is less than “0”, it means that the number of medals paid out exceeds 344 during the BB gaming state or the number of medals paid out exceeds 105 during the MB gaming state flag. means.

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

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs an initialization process at the end of the bonus (S325). Then, after the process of S325, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus end check process, and moves the process to S21 of the main flow (see FIG. 71).

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

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the value of the winning number counter or the value of the possible game number counter is “0” (S327). In S327, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the winning number counter or the value of the game possible number counter is not “0” (when S327 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the bonus end check process. Then, the process proceeds to S21 of the main flow (see FIG. 71).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S327 that the value of the winning number counter or the value of the possible game number counter is “0” (when S327 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs processing at the end of RB. Alternatively, CB end processing is performed (S328). Specifically, a winning possible number counter and a gaming possible number counter that turn off a gaming state flag (RB gaming state flag) corresponding to “RB” or a gaming state flag (CB gaming state flag) corresponding to “CB”. Perform processing such as clearing. Thereafter, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus end check process, and moves the process to S21 of the main flow (see FIG. 71).

[Bonus activation check process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 93, the bonus operation check process performed in S21 in the main flow (see FIG. 71) will be described. This bonus operation check process shows a specific example of the special gaming state starting means according to the present invention.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether “BB” (“C_Don 1”, “C_Don 2”, “C_Red 7”) is in operation (S331). In S331, when the main CPU 51 determines that “BB” is not in operation (when S331 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S334 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S331 that “BB” is in operation (in the case where S331 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not “RB” is in operation (S332). ). In S332, when the main CPU 51 determines that “RB” is in operation (in the case of YES determination in S332), the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check process, and the process proceeds to the main flow (see FIG. 71). Move to S2.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that “RB” is not in operation in S332 (when S332 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs RB operation processing based on the bonus operation table (see FIG. 11). (S333). Then, after the process of S333, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check process, and moves the process to S2 of the main flow (see FIG. 71).

  If S331 is NO, the main CPU 51 determines whether “MB” (“C_BAR1”, “C_BAR2”) is in operation (S334). In S334, when the main CPU 51 determines that “MB” is not in operation (NO in S334), the main CPU 51 performs a process of S337 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that “MB” is in operation in S334 (when S334 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines whether “CB” is in operation (S335). ). In S335, when the main CPU 51 determines that “CB” is in operation (in the case where S335 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check process, and the process of the main flow (see FIG. 71). Move to S2.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that “CB” is not in operation in S335 (when S335 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs CB operation processing based on the bonus operation table (see FIG. 11). (S336). After the process of S336, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check process, and moves the process to S2 of the main flow (see FIG. 71).

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

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the bonus game is a win in S337 (when S337 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines the winning bonus game based on the bonus operation time table (see FIG. 11). A corresponding bonus operation process is performed (S338). In this embodiment, in this process, the main CPU 51 refers to the bonus operating time table (see FIG. 11), sets “1” to the corresponding bit in the gaming state flag storage area (see FIG. 56), The value of the bonus end number counter is a predetermined value (“344” for “C_Don 1”, “C_Don 2”, “C_Red 7”, “105” for “C_BAR1”, “C_BAR2”). ). Further, in this process, the RB operation process described in S333 or the CB operation process described in S336 is performed.

  Next, the main CPU 51 clears the value of the carryover combination storage area (S336). Next, the main CPU 51 performs a bonus start command transmission process (S337). In this process, the main CPU 51 transmits a bonus start command to the sub-control circuit 42. The bonus start command includes information indicating that the bonus game has started. After S337, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check process and moves the process to S2 of the main flow (see FIG. 71).

  If S337 is NO, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the winning combination related to replaying is a win (S341). In S341, when the main CPU 51 determines that the role relating to replay is not winning (when S341 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check process, and the process of the main flow (see FIG. 71). Move to S2.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S341 that the role related to replaying is a winning (when S341 is YES), the main CPU 51 requests automatic insertion of medals (S342). That is, the main CPU 51 copies the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion number counter. After the process of S342, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check process, and moves the process to S2 of the main flow (see FIG. 71).

[Interrupt processing under the control of the main CPU (1.1172 msec)]
Next, with reference to FIG. 94, an interrupt process performed at a constant cycle (every 1.1172 msec) by control of a timer (not shown) built in the main CPU 51 will be described.

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

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

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

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

  The various processes executed by the main CPU 51 of the main control circuit 41 using a program include, for example, errors performed at a predetermined cycle as described above, in addition to the processes described with reference to FIGS. There is a detection process.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the sub CPU 81 performs effect content determination processing (S514). In this process, the sub CPU 81 determines the contents of the effect, registers the effect data, and the like according to the type of the received command. Details of the effect content determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. 97 described later.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 registers sound data (S515). Specifically, the sub CPU 81 registers the information indicating the sound data in the effect data registered in the effect data storage area of the sub RAM 83, that is, the phrase No. in the sound data storage area in the effect content determination process described later. Thereby, in a sound control task described later, a sound corresponding to the sound data is output to the DSP 90, the sound data which is digital data is converted into analog data by the D / A converter 92, and the converted sound data is converted into the amplifier 93. Are output from the speakers 20L and 20R.

Next, the sub CPU 81 registers lamp data (S516). Specifically, the sub CPU 81 registers information indicating lamp data in the effect data registered in the effect data storage area of the sub RAM 83 in the lamp data storage area in an effect content determination process to be described later. As a result, in a lamp control task described later, the lamp group 21, the reel backlight 300, and the like are turned on / off with a lighting / off pattern corresponding to the lamp data.
Also, in this process, lamp data for lamp control of the MAX bet button 14, BET lamp 8, and display control of the sub 7-segment display 200 is registered.
Sub-CPU81 returns a process to S511 after S516, and repeats the process after S511.

[Production content decision processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 97, the effect content determination process performed in S514 in the flowchart of the effect registration task (see FIG. 96) will be described.

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

When the sub CPU 81 determines in S521 that the start command is being received (S521 is YES), the sub CPU 81 performs a start command receiving process (S522). In this process, the sub CPU 81 extracts a random number for performance, and based on the parameters included in the start command (effect flag, lock performance control flag, and game state parameters) and the extracted random number for performance. Then, the effect pattern and the effect number are determined using the effect pattern determination table (see FIGS. 66 to 69). Further, the sub CPU 81 stores (registers) the determined effect number in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 83.
When the RT gaming state is the RT1 gaming state or the RT2 gaming state, an effect number corresponding to the effect in which BGM similar to the BB1 gaming state and the BB2 gaming state is output from the speakers 20L and 20R is determined. Thereby, it is possible to make the player feel that the RT1 gaming state and the RT2 gaming state are a continuation of the BB1 gaming state and the BB2 gaming state.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 registers start effect data in accordance with the registered effect number (S523). Specifically, the sub CPU 81 acquires effect data corresponding to the effect number registered in S522 from the effect data storage area of the sub ROM 82, and registers (stores) the effect data in the effect data storage area of the sub RAM 83. .

  Here, the effect data is data that designates sound data and lamp data. Specifically, the effect data is composed of information indicating a phrase No. in the sound list (see FIG. 70) and lamp data that is a pattern of turning on / off the lamp. In the production data at the start, as the phrase No. corresponding to the registered production number, for example, the phrase NO “105” (normal_lever sound) or “106” (normal_delayed lever sound) in the sound list shown in FIG. ) Is included.

  Therefore, when the effect data is registered, the corresponding sound data and lamp data are determined, and the above-described effect registration task (see FIG. 96), the sound control task (see FIG. 102) and the lamp control task (see FIG. 103) described later. As shown in FIG. 4, the sound output from the speakers 20L and 20R and the effect of turning on and off the lamp group 21 and the reel backlight 300 are executed. After the process of S523, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, and moves the process to S515 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 96).

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

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in S524 that the reel stop command is being received (when S524 is YES), the reel stop command is received (S525). In this process, the sub CPU 81 registers the production data at the time of stop according to the registered production number and the type of the operation stop button. Thereafter, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, and moves the process to S515 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 96). Details of the reel stop command reception process will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in S526 that the display command is being received (S526 is YES), the sub CPU 81 performs a display command receiving process (S527). In this process, the sub CPU 81 registers effect data corresponding to the registered effect number. Details of the display command reception process will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, and moves the process to S515 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 96).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S526 that the display command is not received (when S526 is NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the payout end command is received (S528). In S528, when the sub CPU 81 determines that it is time to receive a payout end command (when S528 is YES), the sub CPU 81 performs payout end command reception processing (S529).

  In the process of S529, the sub CPU 81 registers effect data at the end of payout according to the registered effect number. When the parameter indicating the number of RT games included in the start command is “20”, the effect data related to the RT1 / RT2 end effect is registered. RT1 / RT2 end effect means that the output of BGM (BGM similar to the above-mentioned BB1 gaming state and BB2 gaming state) output from the speakers 20L and 20R in the RT1 gaming state or RT2 gaming state is terminated, and RT1 -It is the effect which outputs the end effect sound which suggests completion | finish of RT2 gaming state from the speakers 20L and 20R.

In addition, when an RT end lock command including an RT end lock identification value “1” as a parameter (that is, an RT end lock command indicating RT end lock start) is received after receiving a start command in this unit game, RT1 · The effect data related to the RT2 end effect is registered.
Note that the length of the RT1 / RT2 end effect is invalid even if an insertion operation or a stop operation is performed in the above-described effect game stop process (S316 in FIG. 91), that is, the RT end lock, or It is set to a length equal to 3110.26 ms (milliseconds), which is the time treated as a delay.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S528 that it is not at the time of receiving a payout end command (when S528 is NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is at the time of receiving a bonus start command (S530).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in S530 that the bonus start command is being received (when S530 is YES), the sub CPU 81 registers the bonus start effect data (S531). Thereafter, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, and moves the process to S515 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 96).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S530 that the bonus start command is not received (when S530 is NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the bonus end command is received (S532). When the sub CPU 81 determines in S532 that the bonus end command is being received (S532 is YES), the sub CPU 81 registers the bonus end effect data (S533). Thereafter, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, and moves the process to S515 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 96).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in S532 that the bonus end command is not received (when S532 is NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is a no-operation command reception (S534). In S534, when the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not a no-operation command reception (when S 534 is NO), the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, and the process of the effect registration task (see FIG. 96). Move to S515.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S534 that the sub CPU 81 is receiving no operation command (S534 is YES), the sub CPU 81 performs processing for receiving no operation command (S535). The details of the non-operation command reception process will be described later with reference to FIG. After the process of S535, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, and moves the process to S515 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 96).

[Reel stop command reception processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 98, the reel stop command reception process performed in S525 in the flowchart of the effect content determination process (see FIG. 97) will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 registers effect data according to the registered effect number (S541). In this process, the sub CPU 81 produces an effect according to the effect number stored in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 83 and the type of the operation stop button (either the first stop operation, the second stop operation, or the third stop operation). The data is registered in the effect data storage area of the sub RAM 83.

  For example, when the registered production number is “101” (see FIGS. 66 to 69) and the type of the operation stop button is the first stop operation, it is arranged on the reel related to the first stop operation. The effect data indicating the lamp data indicating the turn-off of the reel upper lamp 211 and the phrase number “108” (“normal_stop sound”) in the sound list of FIG. 70 is registered.

  Thereby, the sound corresponding to the phrase No. “108” is output from the speakers 20L and 20R by subsequently executing the above-described effect registration task (FIG. 96), the sound control task (FIG. 102) and the lamp control task described later. The reel upper lamp 211 arranged on the reel related to the first stop operation is turned off.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the type of the operation stop button is the second stop operation (S542). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the type of the operation stop button is not the second stop operation in S542 (when S542 is NO), the sub CPU 81 ends the reel stop command reception process, and the effect content determination process (FIG. 97) ends, and the process proceeds to S515 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 96).

  On the other hand, in S542, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S542 that the type of the operation stop button is the second stop operation (YES in S542), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the bonus symbol is a template. (S543). Specifically, the sub CPU 81 uses the reel stop command (reel stop command related to the first stop operation) received last time from the main control circuit 41 and the reel stop command (reel stop command related to the second stop operation) received this time. The stop symbols related to the first and second stop operations are identified from the included stop numbers (1 to 3), symbol positions (0 to 20), and the number of sliding pieces (0 to 4). Or not. That is, depending on the timing of the third stop operation, a combination of symbols related to any of the display combinations “C_Don 1”, “C_Don 2”, and “C_Red 7” may be displayed on the active line (winning determination line). Determine if it is possible.

  In S543, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the bonus symbol is not a template (when S 543 is NO), the sub CPU 81 ends the reel stop command reception process, and also produces an effect content determination process (see FIG. 97). Is finished, and the process proceeds to S515 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 96).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S544 that the bonus symbol is a template (when S544 is YES), the sub CPU 81 refers to the sound list (see FIG. 70) and receives the reel stop command received this time. The phrase No. is specified based on (reel stop command related to the second stop operation). Specifically, the number of sliding symbols included in the reel stop command received this time and the type of bonus associated with the temper (ie, any of the display combinations “C_Don 1”, “C_Don 2”, “C_Red 7”) ) And the type of template (double template, triple template, etc.), the corresponding phrase number is specified. And the specified phrase No is registered as production data. That is, the sub CPU 81 changes the phrase No. in the effect data registered in the sub RAM 83 in S541 to the specified phrase No.

  For example, if the number of sliding symbols included in the reel stop command received this time is “2”, the type of bonus related to the tempe is “C_Don 1”, and the type of tempe is a double temper, The CPU 81 specifies “183” corresponding to “normal_don symbol_double tempering sound (for two-frame sliding)” as the corresponding phrase number. Then, the phrase number registered in the sub RAM 83 in S541 is changed (overwritten) to the specified phrase number “183”.

  Thereby, the above-described effect registration task (see FIG. 96) is executed, and the sound control task (FIG. 102) described later is executed, so that the phrase No. “183” is handled from the speakers 20L and 20R. Sound, that is, a tempering sound corresponding to the number of sliding pieces is output. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable by outputting the tempering sound before the reel stops.

  After the processing of S543, the sub CPU 81 ends the reel stop command reception processing, ends the effect content determination processing (FIG. 97), and moves the processing to S515 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 96).

[Process when receiving display command]
Next, with reference to FIG. 99, the display command reception process performed in S527 in the flowchart of the effect content determination process (see FIG. 97) will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 registers effect data (S551). Specifically, the sub CPU 81 acquires the effect data corresponding to the effect number and the display combination stored in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 83 from the sub ROM 82 and registers the effect data in the effect data storage area of the sub RAM 83. The display combination can be specified when receiving a display command by specifying the stop symbol based on various parameters (stop number, symbol position, number of sliding symbols) in the stop command received before receiving the display command. It has become.

  In S551, when an effect number corresponding to an effect pattern including lighting of the WIN lamp 213, that is, an effect number “108” to “115” (see FIGS. 66 to 69) is registered as an effect number, the WIN lamp Effect data indicating lamp data related to lighting of 213 is registered.

  In this embodiment, for example, when the display combination is a display combination in which replay (replay) is activated, that is, “C_normal replay 1”, “C_normal replay 2”, “C_maintenance lip”, “C_special lip” In the case of “1”, “C_special lip 2”, “C_cherry lip” or “C_CT lip 1” to “C_CT lip 8”, the effect data registered in S551 is at least the lighting of the BET lamp 8 at the time of automatic turning on. The lamp data and the sound data related to the output of the BET sound are shown.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is the RT1 gaming state or the RT2 gaming state (S552). In S552, when the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not the RT1 gaming state or the RT2 gaming state (when S552 is NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing to S564 described later.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S552 that the sub CPU 81 is in the RT1 gaming state or the RT2 gaming state (when S552 is YES), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the final game and the display combination is replay. (S553). In the present embodiment, when 20G (game) is consumed in the RT1 gaming state and the RT2 gaming state, a transition is made to the RT0 gaming state. Therefore, the final game is the 20G (game) eye in the RT1 gaming state or the RT2 gaming state. In addition, here, the determination as to whether or not the display combination is replay is made by determining whether or not the symbol related to the same type symbol replay that is an internal winning combination related to the replay consisting of only the same type of symbols in any of the five active lines. Judgment is made based on whether or not a combination is displayed. In addition, the same kind symbol replay in this embodiment is "C_normal lip 1", for example.

  In S553, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the final game and the display combination is replay (when S 553 is YES), the sub CPU 81 turns off the BET lamp 8 and cancels the output of the BET sound when automatically turned on. A request is made (S554). Specifically, the effect data registered in the effect data storage area of the sub-RAM 83 in S551 is changed, that is, the lamp data related to lighting of the BET lamp 8 and the output of the BET sound from the registered effect data when automatically turned on. Delete the information that indicates the data. As a result, even if the above-described effect registration task (see FIG. 96) and a sound control task (see FIG. 102) described later are executed, the BET lamp 8 is not turned on and the BET sound is not output at the time of automatic application. .

  Next, the sub CPU 81 requests the lamp of the MAX bet button 14 to be lit in red (S555). Specifically, information indicating lamp data for lighting the lamp of the MAX bet button 14 in red is added to the effect data registered in the effect data storage area of the sub RAM 83 in S551. Note that the reason for requesting the lamp of the MAX bet button 14 to light red in this process is that the game is stopped or delayed during the RT end lock period that occurs when the RT0 game state is entered, so the MAX bet This is to make it appear that the operation on the button 14 is invalid. Thereafter, the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing to S564 described later.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S553 that the final game and the display combination are not replays (when S553 is NO), the sub CPU 81 determines the RT gaming state before receiving the display command (in the sub control circuit 42). It is determined whether or not the stored one is in the RT1 gaming state (S556).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in S556 that the RT gaming state before receiving the display command is not the RT1 gaming state (when S556 is NO), the sub CPU 81 proceeds to S564, which will be described later. To do.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S556 that the RT gaming state before receiving the display command is the RT1 gaming state (when S556 is YES), the sub CPU 81 displays “C_Maintain Lip” as the display combination. It is determined whether or not there is (S557). When the sub CPU 81 determines in S557 that the display combination is not “C_maintain lip” (when S557 is NO), the sub CPU 81 performs the process of S560 described later.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines that the display combination is “C_maintain lip” in S557 (when S557 is YES), the sub CPU 81 stops the lighting of the BET lamp 8 and the output of the BET sound when automatically turned on. Is requested (S558). Note that the content of this process is the same as the content of the process of S554 described above, and thus the description thereof is omitted here.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 requests the lamp of the MAX bet button 14 to be lit in blue (S559). Specifically, information indicating lamp data for lighting the lamp of the MAX bet button 14 in blue is added to the effect data registered in the effect data storage area of the sub RAM 83 in S551. The reason why the lamp of the MAX bet button 14 is lit in blue in this process is to make the operation to the MAX bet button 14 appear to be effective. Thereafter, the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing to S564 described later.

  When S557 is NO, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the display combination is “C_CT Lip 1” to “C_CT Lip 8” or “C_Cherry Lip” (S560). In this embodiment, “C_CT Lip 1” to “C_CT Lip 8” or “C_Cherry Lip” are transition replays.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in S560 that the display combination is not “C_CT Lip 1” to “C_CT Lip 8” or “C_Cherry Lip” (when S560 is NO), the sub CPU 81 will describe the process later. The process proceeds to S563.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S560 that the display combination is “C_CT Lip 1” to “C_CT Lip 8” or “C_Cherry Lip” (when S560 is YES), the sub CPU 81 automatically turns on. At this time, it is requested to turn on the BET lamp 8 and stop the output of the BET sound, and output a payout sound (S561). The payout sound is a sound output when a medal is paid out. Similar to S554, the sub CPU 81 requests to turn on the BET lamp 8 at the time of automatic turning on and stop the output of the BET sound, and relates to the payout sound in the effect data registered in the effect data storage area of the sub RAM 83 in S551. Phrase No. “107” (see FIG. 70) is added.

Next, the sub CPU 81 requests the lamp of the MAX bet button 14 to be lit in blue (S562). The reason why the lamp of the MAX bet button 14 is lit in blue in this process is to make the operation to the MAX bet button 14 appear to be effective. Note that the content of this process is the same as the content of the above-described process of S559, and a description thereof is omitted here. Thereafter, the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing to S564 described later.
When S560 is NO, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the display combination is “C_Special Lip 1” or “C_Special Lip 2” (S563). In this embodiment, “C_special lip 1” and “C_special lip 2” are the reach replays.

When the sub CPU 81 determines in S563 that the display combination is “C_special Lip 1” or “C_special Lip 2” (when S563 is YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing to S558. That is, the sub CPU 81 requests to turn on the BET lamp 8 and stop the output of the BET sound when automatically turned on (S558). Then, the sub CPU 81 requests the lamp of the MAX bet button 14 to be lit in blue (S559), and then the sub CPU 81 shifts the process to S564 described later.
On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the display combination is not “C_special lip 1” or “C_special lip 2” in S563 (when S563 is NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing to S564 described later. To do.

In S564, the sub CPU 81 performs a WIN lamp control process (S564). In this process, the sub CPU 81 controls turning on and off of the WIN lamp 213. Details of the WIN lamp control processing will be described later with reference to FIG.
After the process of S564, the sub CPU 81 ends the display command reception process, ends the effect content determination process (see FIG. 97), and moves the process to S515 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 96).

  When the lock effect control flag included in the start command is “1” to “13”, that is, when any game lock occurs, the sub CPU 81 performs a game performed by the main CPU 51 of the main control circuit 41. The effect data indicating the lock effect pattern is registered in the effect data storage area of the sub RAM 83 at a timing that can be synchronized with the lock process (see FIG. 90). That is, the sub CPU 81 stores information indicating the lock effect pattern (lamp data related to the reel backlight 300) that is determined when the start command is received or changed when the third stop game lock command is received. Register in the area.

[WIN lamp control processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 100, the WIN lamp control process performed in S564 in the flowchart of the display command reception process (see FIG. 99) will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the RT gaming state is the RT3 gaming state (S571). Specifically, the sub CPU 81 refers to the gaming state flag storage area of the sub RAM 83, determines that it is RT3 gaming state when the bit corresponding to the RT3 gaming state is “1”, and RT3 gaming when it is “0”. It is determined that it is not in a state.

  In S571, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the RT gaming state is not the RT3 gaming state (when S571 is NO), the sub CPU 81 ends the WIN lamp control process, and also performs a display command reception process (FIG. 99). (See FIG. 97) and the effect content determination process (see FIG. 97) are ended, and the process proceeds to S515 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 96).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S571 that the RT gaming state is the RT3 gaming state (when S571 is YES), the sub CPU 81 adds “1” to the value of the WIN lamp control counter (S572). ). The WIN lamp control counter is provided in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 83 and is used to count the number of unit games after the RT gaming state has shifted to the RT3 gaming state. With this process, “1” is added to the WIN lamp control counter for each unit game after the transition to the RT3 gaming state. The WIN lamp control counter is cleared when the RT gaming state shifts from the RT3 gaming state to another gaming state.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the value of the WIN lamp control counter is “6” (S573). In S573, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the value of the WIN lamp control counter is not “6” (when S 573 is NO), the sub CPU 81 ends the WIN lamp control process, and also performs a display command reception process. (See FIG. 99) and the effect content determination process (see FIG. 97) are terminated, and the process proceeds to S515 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 96).

  On the other hand, if the sub CPU 81 determines in S573 that the value of the WIN lamp control counter is “6” (YES in S573), a WIN lamp lighting request process is performed (S574). Specifically, the sub CPU 81 adds information indicating lamp data related to lighting of the WIN lamp 213 to the effect data registered in the effect data storage area of the sub RAM 83 in S551 of the display command reception process. Therefore, in this embodiment, the WIN lamp 213 is always turned on when the number of unit games played after the transition to the RT3 gaming state reaches “6”.

The lighting of the WIN lamp 213 is continued until the combination of symbols related to the bonus is displayed on the winning line. In addition, when the WIN lamp 213 is already lit when executing the process of S574, the process of S574 is omitted.
After the process of S574, the sub CPU 81 ends the WIN lamp control process, ends the display command reception process (see FIG. 99) and the effect content determination process (see FIG. 97), and performs the process as an effect registration task (see FIG. The process proceeds to S515 in FIG.

[Processing when no operation command is received]
Next, with reference to FIG. 101, the process at the time of no operation command reception performed by S535 in the flowchart (refer FIG. 97) of an effect content determination process is demonstrated.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a game lock is being executed or an RT end lock is being executed (S581). Specifically, the sub CPU 81 is changed based on the lock effect control flag included in the lock effect pattern determined based on the lock effect control flag included in the start command or the third stop game lock information. It is determined whether or not an effect related to the lock effect pattern is being executed. Further, the sub CPU 81 receives an RT end lock command having an RT end lock identification value “1” from the main control circuit 41 (the main CPU 51), that is, a command indicating the start of the RT end lock, and the RT end lock identification value. It is determined whether or not an RT end lock command of “0”, that is, a command indicating the end of RT end lock has not been received. When the RT end lock command with the RT end lock identification value “1” is received and the RT end lock command with the RT end lock identification value “0” has not been received, it is determined that the RT end lock is being executed, Otherwise, it is determined that the RT end lock is not being executed.

  In S581, when it is determined that the sub CPU 81 is executing the game lock or the RT end lock is being executed (YES in S581), the sub CPU 81 ends the no-operation command reception process, and the effect content determination process ( The process also ends (see FIG. 97).

On the other hand, if it is determined in S581 that the sub CPU 81 is not executing the game lock or the RT end lock (S581 is NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether the lamp of the MAX bet button 14 is lit red. Is discriminated (S582).
In S582, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the lamp of the MAX bet button 14 is not lit in red (when S 582 is NO), the sub CPU 81 proceeds to S584 described later.

  On the other hand, if the sub CPU 81 determines in S582 that the lamp of the MAX bet button 14 is lit in red (when S 582 is YES), the sub CPU 81 turns on the lamp of the MAX bet button 14 in blue. A request is made (S583). Specifically, the sub CPU 81 registers effect data including information indicating lamp data for lighting the lamp of the MAX bet button 14 in blue in the effect data storage area of the sub RAM 83. Next, the sub CPU 81 shifts the process to S584.

  In S584, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the BET lamp can be lit (S584). The state where the BET lamp can be lit is a state where the initialization process at the end of one game is finished. For example, the BET lamp 8 (see FIG. 2) is already lit based on the medal insertion operation, and the BET lamp can be lit when waiting for the reel to start rotating or when the reel is rotating. It is not a state.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in step S584 that the BET lamp cannot be turned on (in the case of NO determination in step S584), the sub CPU 81 ends the no-operation command reception process and effects content determination process (see FIG. 97). Also ends.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the BET lamp can be lit in S584 (when S584 is YES), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the BET button (MAX bet button 14 or 1 BET button 15) has been pressed. Is determined (S585). When the sub CPU 81 determines in step S585 that the BET button has not been pressed (NO in step S585), the sub CPU 81 ends the no-operation command reception process and effects content determination processing (see FIG. 97). Also ends.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in step S585 that the BET button has been pressed (YES in step S585), the sub CPU 81 requests lighting of the BET lamp 8 and output of a BET sound (S586). Specifically, the sub CPU 81 registers information indicating lamp data related to lighting of the BET lamp 8 and effect data including a phrase No indicating sound data related to the output of the BET sound in the effect data storage area of the sub RAM 83. Thereafter, the sub CPU 81 ends the no-operation command receiving process and ends the effect content determination process (see FIG. 97).

Sound control task
Next, the sound control task executed by the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG.
The sound control task starts to be executed at a predetermined timing after the pachislot 1 is powered on.

First, the sub CPU 81 performs sound data acquisition processing for acquiring sound data (S591). Specifically, the sub CPU 81 acquires information (phrase No) indicating sound data registered in the sound data storage area of the sub RAM 83.
Next, the sub CPU 81 performs sound data analysis processing (step S592). Specifically, the sub CPU 81 acquires sound data corresponding to information (phrase No) indicating the sound data acquired in the sound data acquisition process from the sub ROM 82.

  Here, when the gaming state is the RT1 gaming state, the sub CPU 81 assigns each phrase No. (see FIG. 70) relating to “[NORMAL] gaming sound / SE” registered in the sound data storage area to “[RT1] Change to each phrase No. relating to “game sound / SE”, and obtain sound data corresponding to the changed phrase No. from the sub ROM 82. As described above, each sound specified by each phrase No. related to “[RT1] game sound / SE” is the same sound as the sound used in the previous pachislot on the date of release from pachislot 1. . For this reason, when each sound specified by each phrase No. relating to “[RT1] game sound / SE” is output, the player can enjoy the atmosphere of playing in the previously played pachislot. , The fun of gaming will increase.

Next, the sub CPU 81 performs sound effect execution processing for outputting sound corresponding to the sound data acquired from the sub ROM 82 in the sound data analysis processing from the speakers 21L and 21R (S593).
Then, after S593, the sub CPU 81 shifts the process to S591. That is, when the execution of the sound control task is started, the sub CPU 81 repeatedly executes the processes of S591 to S593.

[Ramp control task]
Next, the lamp control task executed by the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG.
The lamp control task is executed at a predetermined timing after the pachislot 1 is powered on.

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs lamp data acquisition processing for acquiring lamp data (S601). Specifically, the sub CPU 81 acquires information indicating lamp data registered in the lamp data storage area of the sub RAM 83.

Next, the sub CPU 81 performs a lamp data analysis process (step S602). Specifically, the sub CPU 81 acquires lamp data corresponding to information indicating the lamp data acquired in the lamp data acquisition process from the sub ROM 82.
Next, the sub CPU 81 turns on / off the lamp group 21, the reel backlight 300, the MAX bet button 14 lamp, and the BET lamp 8 with a lighting / light-off pattern corresponding to the lamp data acquired from the sub-ROM 82 in the lamp data analysis processing. Or a lamp effect execution process for displaying a predetermined display pattern (for example, a display pattern made up of letters such as alphabets and numbers) on the credit display 201, the payout display 202, the acquired number display 203, etc. S603).
Then, after S603, the sub CPU 81 shifts the process to S601. That is, when the execution of the lamp control task is started, the sub CPU 81 repeatedly executes the processes of S601 to S603.

[Operation monitoring task]
Next, an operation monitoring task executed by the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG.
The operation monitoring task is started when the pachislot 1 is powered on.

  First, the sub CPU 81 executes a fan (FAN) operation test (S611). In this process, the sub CPU 81 checks whether or not the number of rotations of the cooling fan in the cooling device 84 for one second is equal to or less than a predetermined number of rotations. Is detected. In the present embodiment, the predetermined rotation speed is set to “1440”. The predetermined number of revolutions is arbitrary as long as the function required for the cooling device 84, that is, the cooling effect in the sub-board case (not shown) that houses the sub-board 32 in the cabinet 2a of the pachi-slot 1 can be secured. Can be set.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 executes CPU operation monitoring processing (S612). In this process, the sub CPU 81 detects that a CPU thermal abnormality (peripheral substrate temperature error) has occurred when the detection result output from the thermo sensor 85, that is, the temperature of the sub CPU 81 is equal to or higher than a predetermined temperature. In the present embodiment, the predetermined temperature is set to 110 ° C.

  Thereafter, the sub CPU 81 repeatedly executes S612 at a predetermined cycle. In the present embodiment, this predetermined cycle is set every second. The predetermined period can be arbitrarily set.

[Error notification function]
Next, the error notification function provided in the pachi-slot 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 105 and 106.
When an error occurs, the pachi-slot 1 according to the present embodiment uses the credit display 201, the payout display 202, and the acquired number display 203 that constitute the main 7-segment display 6 and the secondary 7-segment display 200. An error notification function is provided to notify the contents of.

  FIG. 105 shows the main 7-segment display 6, the credit display 201, the payout display 202, and the acquired number when an error is detected in the error detection process performed by the main control circuit 41 (the main CPU 51) in a predetermined cycle. The notification mode by the display 203 is shown.

  When detecting an error, the main CPU 51 causes the main 7-segment display 6 to display a two-letter alphabet corresponding to the detected error content. “Rr” for RAM error, “CE” for inserted medal passage time error, “CJ” for inserted medal passage check error, “CC” for inserted medal count error, “Co” for overflow bucket full error, The alphabet of “Cr” corresponds to the inserted medal retrograde error. Further, “HE” corresponds to a hopper empty error, “HJ” corresponds to a hopper jam error, “EE” corresponds to an illegal hit error, and “oF” corresponds to an alphabet during omission.

When the main CPU 51 detects an error, the main CPU 51 transmits an error command including a parameter indicating the content of the detected error to the sub control circuit 42.
When receiving the error command, the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 42 corresponds to the parameter indicating the error content included in the error command in the payout display unit 202 and the acquired number display unit 203 in the ramp data storage area of the sub RAM 83. Information indicating lamp data for displaying a two-letter or three-letter alphabet is registered. Accordingly, an alphabet indicating the content of the error is displayed on the payout display unit 202 and the acquired number display unit 203 by a lamp control task executed thereafter.

  The alphabet displayed on the payout display 202 is “CE” for inserted medal passage time error, “CJ” for inserted medal passage check error, “CC” for inserted medal count error, and “CC” for overflow bucket full error. “Co” and inserted medal retrograde error correspond to the alphabet “Cr”. Further, “HE” corresponds to a hopper empty error, “HJ” to a hopper jam error, and “EE” to an illegal hit error.

  In the acquired number display 203, the error content indicated by the parameter included in the error command includes inserted medal passage time error, inserted medal passage check error, inserted medal count error, overflow bucket full error, inserted medal retrograde error, hopper empty error. “Err” is displayed in the case of a hopper jam error or illegal hit error. The acquired number display unit 203 displays “oFF” when the error content indicated by the parameter included in the error command is stopped.

  FIG. 106 shows a notification mode by the credit display 201, the payout display 202, and the acquired number display 203 when the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 42 detects an error.

  For example, in the operation monitoring task (see FIG. 104), when the sub CPU 81 detects the occurrence of a heat radiating fan rotation speed error or the occurrence of a CPU thermal abnormality (peripheral substrate temperature error), the sub CPU 81 receives credit in the lamp data storage area of the sub RAM 83. Information indicating lamp data for displaying characters indicating error contents is registered in the display 201, the payout display 202, and the acquired number display 203. As a result, a character indicating the content of the error is displayed on the credit indicator 201, the payout indicator 202, and the acquired number indicator 203 by the lamp control task executed thereafter.

  As shown in FIG. 106, when a heat radiating fan rotation speed error occurs, “Er” is displayed on the credit display 201, “01” is displayed on the payout display 202, and “Fan” is displayed on the acquired number display 203. The When a CPU heat abnormality (peripheral substrate temperature error) occurs, “Er” is displayed on the credit display 201, “01” is displayed on the payout display 202, and “CPU” is displayed on the acquired number display 203. .

  The errors detected by the sub CPU 81 are not limited to those described above. For example, as shown in FIG. 106, when the sub CPU 81 detects the occurrence of a communication abnormality between the main (main board) and the sub (sub board), the payout display 202 displays “CA” and the acquired number display 203. Is displayed as “Err”.

  Here, the communication between the main control circuit 41 and the sub control circuit 42 is a unidirectional communication from the main control circuit 41 to the sub control circuit 42. Therefore, in a gaming machine that does not include a display device such as a liquid crystal display device, The content of the error detected by the control circuit 42 could not be displayed on a display device controlled by the main control circuit 41, such as a 7-segment display device. Therefore, the player or the manager of the gaming machine (for example, an employee of the gaming hall) cannot grasp the content of the error detected by the sub control circuit 42. For example, conventionally, a gaming machine that displays an error content on an error display LED (7-segment LED) and notifies it when an error relating to the progress of the game occurs is known (for example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2003-300771). The described gaming machine). In this gaming machine, it is not possible to report an error that has occurred in a unit related to the production of a game provided in the gaming machine.

  Since the pachi-slot 1 of this embodiment has this error notification function, the contents of the error detected by the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 42 are notified by the credit display 201, the payout display 202, and the acquired number display 203. To do. Therefore, the player or the manager of the gaming machine can grasp the content of the error detected by the sub control circuit 42 (error generated in the unit related to the production).

In the present embodiment, in the operation monitoring task (see FIG. 104), the occurrence frequency of the heat radiating fan, which is an error that is low in frequency and does not become a serious state where the game cannot be continued even if it occurs, It is detected whether or not the error has occurred in the fan operation test process executed only when the pachislot 1 is activated.
On the other hand, detection of whether or not a CPU thermal abnormality has occurred, which is an error that is likely to be a serious condition that cannot be continued if played, is performed in a CPU operation monitoring process that is repeatedly performed at a predetermined cycle. To do. Therefore, it is possible to notify the player or the manager of the gaming machine of the occurrence of a high-risk error without delay.

[Direction using game lock]
Next, an effect using the game lock will be described.
As described above, in the present embodiment, the contents of the effect during locking by the reel backlight 300 are associated with the game lock type determined by the main control circuit 41 (see FIG. 65). Thereby, when the game lock type is determined in the main control circuit 41, the lock effect pattern is uniquely acquired. As a result, it is possible to synchronize the time for executing the game lock and the time for performing the effect during locking.

  Therefore, it is possible to prevent the effect for locking (for example, the effect of turning on and off the reel backlight 300) from being executed during the lock period, and the effect during lock from being executed during the period when the lock is not executed. Can do.

  Further, the sub control circuit 42 is based on the game lock type determined by the main control circuit 41, and other than the effect using the reel backlight 300 performed during the game lock (effect using a plurality of display columns). The contents of the production performed during the lock are determined by lottery. Thereby, the freedom degree with respect to the determination of the production performed during game lock can be secured. Furthermore, the effect using the game lock is determined in two stages by the main control circuit 41 and the sub control circuit 42, so that the determination of the effect becomes complicated and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, as an effect performed during the game lock other than the effect using the reel backlight 300, for example, an effect of sound output from the speakers 20L and 20R, an effect of turning on / off the lamp group 21 other than the reel backlight 300 Etc.

  Further, the sub control circuit 42 determines an effect other than the locked effect (for example, an effect at the time of lever operation or an effect at the time of stop operation) based on the game lock type determined by the main control circuit 41. Also good. Thereby, the effect before and after executing the game lock can be made an effect related to the game lock, and the degree of freedom in determining the effect can be ensured. In addition, the determination of production becomes complicated, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In this embodiment, when the winning number “5” is won in the inserted number “3” between the BB1 flag, the BB2 flag, and the MB flag, “2” (abbreviation) is used as the small role / replay data pointer. “F_RT Lip”) is acquired (see FIGS. 25, 28 and 31). Accordingly, when the winning number “5” is won in the inserted number “3” between the BB1 flag, the BB2 flag, and the MB flag, “C_normal lip 1”, “C_normal lip 2”, “C_maintenance lip” ”,“ C_Cherry Lip ”,“ C_CT Lip 1 ”to“ C_CT Lip 8 ”are determined as internal winning combinations (see FIG. 38).

  Then, “2” is determined as the rotation stop number (see FIG. 39), and “00” is determined as the pull-in priority table selection table number (see FIG. 40). In this case, regardless of the stop order, “01” is determined as the pull-in priority table number (see FIG. 45). When the pull-in priority table number is “01”, “C_normal lip 1”, “C_normal lip 2”, “C_maintenance lip”, “C_special lip 1”, “C_special lip 2”, “ The priority of “C_Cherry Lip” and “C_CT Lip 1” to “C_CT Lip 8” are the same (see FIG. 46).

  Therefore, according to the timing of the stop operation, “C_normal lip 1”, “C_normal lip 2”, “C_maintenance lip”, “C_special lip 1”, “C_special lip 2”, “C_cherry lip”, And the combination of symbols corresponding to any of “C_CT Lip 1” to “C_CT Lip 8” is stopped and displayed along the active line. That is, the display combination varies depending on the timing of the player's stop operation.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the game lock lottery process (see FIG. 74), when the winning game lock type is any one of “game lock 11”, “game lock 12”, and “game lock 13”, the main CPU 51 In the third stop game lock command transmission process (S177) of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 81), the game lock type is changed according to the display combination. For example, in the inserted number “3” between the BB1 flag, the BB2 flag, and the MB flag, the winning number “5” is won, and “game lock 11”, “game lock 12”, “game lock 13” When any of “” is won, the lock type is changed according to the display combination.

  For example, in the inserted number “3” between the BB1 flags, when winning number “5” is won, “game lock 11” is won with a probability of 64/128, and “game lock 12” is won with a probability of 48/128. Then, “game lock 13” is won with a probability of 16/128 (see FIG. 50). For example, when “game lock 11” is won, the main control circuit 41 (the main CPU 51) issues a start command including a parameter indicating “game lock 11”, which is the game lock type won (determined). Transmit to the control circuit 42. The sub-control circuit 42 determines “special 1” as the lock effect pattern based on the parameter indicating the game lock type of the received start command (see FIG. 107).

  When “game lock 11” is won and the display combination is “C_normal lip 1”, the main control circuit 41 (the main CPU 51) refers to the game lock type change table, and “game lock 11”. "Is changed to" 0 no game lock "(see FIG. 54). Further, the main control circuit 41 (the main CPU 51) transmits a third stop game lock command including a parameter indicating “0 no game lock” which is the changed game lock type to the sub control circuit 42. Then, the sub control circuit 42 that has received the third stop game lock command changes the lock effect pattern from “special 1” to “none” (see FIG. 107). As a result, the game lock and the effect during locking are not executed.

Further, when “game lock 11” is won and the display combination is “C_CT Lip 1”, the main control circuit 41 (the main CPU 51) refers to the game lock type change table, and “game lock” is displayed. 11 ”is changed to“ game lock 4 ”(see FIG. 54). Further, the main control circuit 41 (the main CPU 51 thereof) transmits a third stop game lock command including a parameter indicating “game lock 4” which is the changed game lock type to the sub control circuit 42. Then, the sub control circuit 42 changes the lock effect pattern from “special 1” to “rocket” (see FIG. 107). As a result, “game lock 4” (lock time 757.5 ms) is executed, and the effect during locking of the lock effect pattern “rocket” is executed.
FIG. 107 shows the correspondence between the display combination and other lock effect patterns whose lock effect patterns are changed from “special 1” to “special 3”.

Thus, in this embodiment, when the start switch is turned on and the game lock lottery process is performed, when it is unclear which display combination is determined, the game lock types “game lock 11”, “game” If either “Lock 12” or “Game Lock 13” wins,
A lock effect pattern ("special 1" to "special 3") that can correspond to any display combination is determined. Then, the game lock type and the lock effect pattern are changed according to the display combination. Thereby, the determination mode of the game lock type and the determination mode of the effect during locking are diversified. As a result, the player can continue playing the game without getting bored with the game performance, so that the interest of the game is improved.

Next, the wait function will be described.
In the present embodiment, whether or not the weight addition lottery is performed by referring to the weight addition lottery table with reference to the weight addition lottery table between the BB1 flag, the BB2 flag, and the MB flag, that is, in the RT3 gaming state. decide. Then, when the wait addition is performed and the start switch is turned on before the value of the wait timer becomes “0”, a predetermined value is added to the wait timer.

  As a result, when the internal winning combination related to the bonus is won, the waiting time until the reel starts rotating by the weight function becomes long, so that it is possible to indicate to the player that the internal winning combination related to the bonus is won. As a result, the player can be interested in the weight function, and the game can be prevented from becoming monotonous by the weight function.

  Further, if the start switch is not turned on before the value of the wait timer becomes “0”, the waiting time until the reel rotation starts is not extended. Therefore, when it is confirmed whether or not the internal winning combination related to the bonus is won, the game can be performed so that the weight function is generated. Thereby, while ensuring the time used for one game more than fixed, a game can be repeatedly performed for every fixed time. As a result, the operation of the gaming machine can be maximized.

  In the present embodiment, the predetermined value added to the wait timer is smaller than the initial value initially set in the wait timer. Therefore, the extended time (predetermined value) in the wait function can be made inconspicuous. As a result, it is possible to increase the pleasure when it is found that the time during which the weight function is generated (wait generation time) is extended, and to increase the player's interest in the weight generation time.

  In the present embodiment, as a predetermined condition, an internal winning combination related to a bonus is won, and “winning for weight addition” is performed by weight addition lottery. However, the predetermined condition according to the present invention is not limited to the winning of the internal winning combination related to the bonus, and any condition determined by the main control circuit 41 can be set as appropriate. However, it is preferable that conditions suggest that it is advantageous to the player.

  Further, the predetermined condition according to the present invention is that an internal winning combination relating to a bonus is won, “winning a weight addition” is performed by a weight addition lottery, and an internal winning relating to re-playing is performed rather than a normal (RTO) gaming state. It may be determined that the gaming state has a high probability of winning a winning combination.

  Further, the predetermined conditions according to the present invention include, for example, that a specific combination (small combination / replay) is won, that it is determined to lock the game after all reels are stopped, a specific gaming state (for example, , AT, ART, or a normal gaming state), a predetermined number of games (games), a predetermined number of payouts, or an arbitrary combination thereof.

[Gameability of RT1 gaming state and RT2 gaming state]
Next, the gaming properties of the RT1 gaming state and the RT2 gaming state will be described.
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, when the BB1 gaming state or the BB2 gaming state ends, the state shifts to the RT1 gaming state. Then, the RT1 gaming state shifts to the RT0 gaming state with the digestion of 20G (game). The RT1 gaming state shifts to the RT2 gaming state when a combination of symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination related to the transition replay is stopped and displayed along the active line. The RT2 gaming state shifts to the RT0 gaming state with the digestion of 20G (game).

  Further, in the RT1 gaming state and the RT2 gaming state, there is a higher probability that the internal winning combination related to the re-game will be won than in the RT0 gaming state. Therefore, there is a possibility that the medal is difficult to decrease or that the player holds the medal. Therefore, it is preferable for the player to perform a lot of games in the RT1 gaming state and then shift to the RT2 gaming state.

  On the other hand, if the winning number “16” is won in the inserted number “3” in the RT1 gaming state, “3” (abbreviated as “F_JAC Lip”) is acquired as the small role / replay data pointer (see FIG. 19). Therefore, when the winning number “3” is won in the inserted number “3” in the RT1 gaming state, “C_normal lip 1”, “C_normal lip 2”, “C_maintenance lip”, “C_special lip 1”, “ “C_Special Lip 2”, “C_Cherry Lip”, “C_CT Lip 1” to “C_CT Lip 8” are determined as internal winning combinations (see FIG. 38).

  In this embodiment, “C_Cherry Lip”, “C_CT Lip 1” to “C_CT Lip 8” are transition replays. Therefore, in order to prevent the transition from the RT1 gaming state to the RT2 gaming state, the combination of symbols corresponding to “C_Cherry Lip”, “C_CT Lip 1” to “C_CT Lip 8” is stopped and displayed along the active line. If there is no.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, when “3” (abbreviated as “F_JAC Lip”) is acquired as the small combination / replay data pointer, it is notified that the transition replay is determined as the internal winning combination.

  As described above, when “3” (abbreviation “F_JAC Lip”) is acquired as the small role / replay data pointer, the stop order is “right middle left” and “bell 1” is set to the left reel 3L. When the stop operation is performed at a timing at which the symbol "" can be stopped and displayed, the symbol combination ("Bell 1"-"Replay"-"Replay") corresponding to "C_Maintenance Bell" is stopped along the center line. Is displayed.

  Thereby, the combination of symbols corresponding to the transition replay can be prevented from being stopped and displayed along the active line, and the transition from the RT1 gaming state to the RT2 gaming state can be prevented. As a result, since the RT1 gaming state can be maintained, a state advantageous to the player can be continued.

  On the other hand, if 20G (game) is digested in the RT1 gaming state, it shifts to the RT0 gaming state. Therefore, before the 20G (game) is digested in the RT1 gaming state, a combination of symbols corresponding to the transition replay is selected. It is preferable to stop display along the effective line. Thus, since the number of digest games in the RT1 gaming state can be varied at the discretion of the player, the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  When “3” (abbreviation “F_JAC Lip”) is acquired as the small role / replay data pointer, if the stop order is other than “Right Middle Left”, “C_Cherry Lip”, “C_CT Lip 1” The combination of symbols corresponding to any of “C_CT Lip 8” is stopped and displayed along the active line. If the symbol combination corresponding to “C_maintain bell” could not be stopped even if the stop order is “right middle left”, the symbol combination corresponding to one of the RT transition lip must be stopped and displayed. Is done.

  In the present embodiment, when “3” (abbreviated as “F_JAC Lip”) is acquired as a small role / replay data pointer in a game after a game that becomes a profit-and-loss break in the RT1 gaming state, Notification to the right is made. Thereby, since it is possible not to miss the opportunity to shift to the RT2 gaming state, the beginner can play the game with peace of mind.

  By the way, the symbol combination corresponding to “C_maintenance lip” is a replay that is displayed when the display of the symbol combination corresponding to the transition replay is blocked (so-called “replay scratch”). An example is shown. “C_normal lip 1” indicates a specific example of the same-type symbol replay according to the present invention.

  Since “C_maintenance lip” is an internal winning combination related to replay similar to “C_normal lip 1” and the like, even when the combination of symbols corresponding to “C_maintenance lip” is stopped and displayed, As in “normal lip 1” and the like, medals are automatically inserted.

  In the present embodiment, in the RT1 gaming state, when the symbol combination corresponding to “C_maintenance lip” is stopped and displayed, the medal is automatically inserted by the control of the main control circuit 41, but the control of the sub control circuit 42 is performed. The BET lamp 8 is turned on and the BET sound output is stopped. Then, after the combination of symbols corresponding to “C_Maintenance Lip” is stopped and displayed, the lamp of the MAX bet button 14 is lit in blue, and when the MAX bet button 14 or the 1BET button 15 is pressed, BET sound is output (see FIG. 99).

  On the other hand, after the combination of symbols corresponding to “C_maintain lip” is stopped and displayed, the start lever 16 is operated by the player (the start operation is performed) without the MAX bet button 14 or the 1BET button 15 being pressed. There is also. In this case, rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started without turning on the BET lamp 8 and outputting the BET sound.

  Accordingly, the symbol combination corresponding to “C_Maintenance Lip” is stopped and displayed, and the player can be made aware that the display of the symbol combination corresponding to the transition replay is blocked (so-called “replay scratch”).

  Further, “C_Cherry Lip”, “C_CT Lip 1” to “C_CT Lip 8”, which are transitional replays, are internal winning combinations related to replay similar to “C_Normal Lip 1” and the like. Therefore, even when the symbol combinations corresponding to “C_Cherry Lip”, “C_CT Lip 1” to “C_CT Lip 8” are stopped and displayed, medals are automatically inserted as in “C_Normal Lip 1” and the like. The

  In the present embodiment, when the combination of symbols corresponding to any of “C_Cherry Lip”, “C_CT Lip 1” to “C_CT Lip 8” is stopped and displayed in the RT1 gaming state, the control of the main control circuit 41 is performed. Medals are automatically inserted. However, the lighting of the BET lamp 8 and the output of the BET sound under the control of the sub-control circuit 42 are stopped, and the payout sound is output (see FIG. 99). Further, the lamp of the MAX bet button 14 is lit in blue.

  Thereby, it is possible to make the player recognize that the combination of symbols corresponding to any of “C_Cherry Lip”, “C_CT Lip 1” to “C_CT Lip 8”, which is the transition replay, is stopped and displayed.

In the present embodiment, in the final game in the RT1 gaming state or the RT2 gaming state, when the combination of symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination relating to replay (replaying) is stopped and displayed, the main control circuit 41 controls Automatically insert medals. However, the lighting of the BET lamp 8 and the output of the BET sound under the control of the sub control circuit 42 are stopped. Further, the lamp of the MAX bet button 14 is lit in red.
This allows the player to recognize that the RT1 gaming state or the RT2 gaming state has ended.

  In this embodiment, even when a combination of symbols corresponding to “C_special lip 1” and “C_special lip 2” indicating another specific example of the heterogeneous symbol replay according to the present invention is stopped and displayed, The combination of symbols corresponding to “maintain lip” performs the same operation as when the display is stopped. That is, the medal is automatically inserted, but the lighting of the BET lamp 8 and the output of the BET sound under the control of the sub control circuit 42 are stopped. In addition, after the combination of symbols corresponding to “C_Special Lip 1” and “C_Special Lip 2” is stopped and displayed, the lamp of the MAX bet button 14 is lit in blue and the MAX bet button 14 or the 1BET button 15 is pressed. In addition, the BET lamp 8 is turned on and a BET sound is output. On the other hand, after the combination of symbols corresponding to “C_Special Lip 1” and “C_Special Lip 2” is stopped, the start lever 16 is operated by the player without pressing the MAX bet button 14 or the 1BET button 15. Then, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started without turning on the BET lamp 8 and outputting the BET sound.

[Synchronization at the end of RT1 gaming state and RT2 gaming state]
Here, conventionally, when the BB mode ends, the mode shifts to the RT (replay time) mode. In the RT mode, the SB (specific winning combination) wins, and the RT end symbol (specific symbol) in the SB mode of the next game. ) Are finished (for example, a slot machine described in JP 2009-90053 A).

  By the way, a gaming machine generally includes a first control unit that controls the progress of a game such as a transition of a gaming state, and a second control unit that controls a game effect. In such a gaming machine, the second control unit may execute an effect different from the other gaming states in a specific gaming state.

  For example, when the RT mode is ended when a combination of RT end symbols (specific symbols) is aligned on the winning line, that is, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, as in the slot machine, from the first control unit When the establishment of the predetermined condition is transmitted to the second control unit by communication, and the establishment of the predetermined condition is transmitted to the sub-control unit, it is conceivable that the effect specific to the RT mode performed so far is terminated.

  However, in this case, if some communication failure occurs and the establishment of the predetermined condition is not transmitted to the second control unit, the second control unit cannot end the effect specific to the RT mode. As a result, there is a possibility that a situation in which the gaming state managed by the first control unit and the effect executed by the second control unit do not match may occur.

In the present embodiment, the main CPU 51 transmits a start command including a parameter indicating the number of RT games to the sub-control circuit 42 in the start command transmission process (S9 in FIG. 71).
If the main CPU 51 determines in the RT control process (see FIG. 91) that the RT1 gaming state or the RT2 gaming state has shifted to the RT0 gaming state, the main CPU 51 performs an RT end lock command transmission process (S315). Specifically, the main CPU 51 transmits an RT end lock command corresponding to the start to the sub-control circuit 42 with the RT end lock identification value as a parameter “1”.

If the parameter indicating the number of RT games included in the start command is “20” in S529 of the effect content determination process (see FIG. 97), the sub CPU 81 registers effect data relating to the RT1 / RT2 end effect. I do. As described above, the RT1 / RT2 end effect ends the output of BGM output from the speakers 20L and 20R in the RT1 gaming state or the RT2 gaming state (BGM similar to the above BB1 gaming state and BB2 gaming state). And it is the effect which outputs end production sound from speakers 20L and 20R.
In addition, when an RT end lock command including an RT end lock identification value “1” as a parameter (that is, an RT end lock command indicating RT end lock start) is received after receiving a start command in this unit game, RT1 · The effect data related to the RT2 end effect is registered.

  Therefore, the sub control circuit 42 corresponding to the second control unit receives the start command whose parameter indicating the number of RT games is “20”, or the RT end including the RT end lock identification value “1” as a parameter. When the lock command is received, the effect data relating to the RT1 / RT2 end effect is registered. Therefore, for example, even if the communication failure occurs and the sub control circuit 42 cannot receive the start command, if the RT end lock command can be received, the RT1 / RT2 end effect can be executed, and the RT1 gaming state or the RT2 gaming The output of BGM output from the speakers 20L and 20R to the state can be terminated. As a result, when the transition from the RT1 gaming state and the RT2 gaming state to the RT0 gaming state, that is, at the end of the RT1 gaming state and the RT2 gaming state, the effects performed in the sub-control circuit 42 can be reliably synchronized. Even though the RT1 gaming state and the RT2 gaming state are finished, it is possible to prevent the effects in the RT1 gaming state and the RT2 gaming state from being continuously performed.

[Gameability of BB1 gaming state and BB2 gaming state]
Next, the game characteristics of the BB1 gaming state and the BB2 gaming state will be described.
In the BB1 gaming state and the BB2 gaming state, the winning number “1” to “3” is won and any one of “13” to “15” is acquired as the small role / replay data pointer (FIG. 32). reference).

  As described above, when “13” is acquired as the small role / replay data pointer and the stop order is other than “right middle left”, the left reel 3L is displayed at a timing at which the symbol “red 7” can be stopped and displayed. When the stop operation is performed on the symbol, the combination of symbols corresponding to any of “C_7 bell 1” to “C_7 bell 4” is stopped and displayed along the active line, and 14 medals are paid out (see FIG. 62). ).

  In addition, when “13” is acquired as the data pointer for the small role / replay and the stop order is other than “right middle left”, the left reel 3L at a timing other than the timing at which the symbol of “red 7” can be stopped and displayed. When a stop operation is performed on the symbol combination, a combination of symbols corresponding to any one of “C_normal bell 1” to “C_normal bell 12” and “C_don bell 1” to “C_don bell 4” is stopped and displayed along the active line. And 15 medals are paid out.

  Further, when “13” is acquired as the small role / replay data pointer and the stop order is “middle right”, “C_normal bell 1” to “C_normal bell 12”, “C_don bell 1” ˜ A combination of symbols corresponding to any one of “C_Donbell 4”, “C_Extraordinary Bell 1” to “C_Extraordinary Bell 8” is stopped and displayed along the active line, and 15 medals are paid out.

  On the other hand, when “14” is acquired as the data pointer for the small role / replay and the stop order is other than “right middle left”, the symbol “red 7” is displayed with respect to the left reel 3L at a timing capable of stopping display. When the stop operation is performed, a combination of symbols corresponding to any of “C_7 Bell 1” to “C_7 Bell 4”, “C_7 Ice 1”, and “C_7 Ice 2” is stopped and displayed along the active line, and 14 Medals are paid out (see FIG. 62).

  In addition, when “14” is acquired as the data pointer for the small role / replay and the stop order is other than “right middle left”, the left reel 3L at a timing other than the timing at which the symbol of “red 7” can be stopped and displayed. When a stop operation is performed on the symbol combination, a combination of symbols corresponding to any one of “C_normal bell 1” to “C_normal bell 12” and “C_don bell 1” to “C_don bell 4” is stopped and displayed along the active line. And 15 medals are paid out.

  When “14” is acquired as the data pointer for the small role / replay and the stop order is “middle right”, “C_ANY cherry 1” to “C_ANY cherry 5”, “C_normal cherry 1” to “ “C_Normal Cherry 20”, “C_Diagonal Cherry 1-1”, “C_Diagonal Cherry 1-2”, “C_Diagonal Cherry 2-1”, “C_Diagonal Cherry 2-2”, “C_Special Cherry” ”,“ C_Control Cherry ”,“ C_CD Bell 1 ”to“ C_CD Bell 18 ”, a combination of symbols is stopped and displayed along the active line, and 15 medals are paid out.

  The BB1 gaming state and the BB2 gaming state according to the present embodiment are terminated when more than 344 medals are paid out. Therefore, if 15 medals are paid out 22 times and 14 medals are paid out once, 359 medals are paid out, and the number of acquired medals is the largest. On the other hand, if 15 medals are paid out 23 times, 345 medals are paid out and the number of medals acquired is the smallest.

  Thus, the player may perform a stop operation so that 14 medals are paid out once. In order to pay out 14 medals, it is necessary to perform a stop operation on the left reel 3L at a timing at which the symbol “red 7” can be stopped and displayed. The timing at which the symbol “red 7” can be stopped and displayed is when the symbol “red 7” at the symbol position “18” is located in the middle of the left display window 4L.

  Therefore, the skill for the stop operation is required, and the interest of the game can be improved. Further, even when the player's skill for the stop operation is poor, it is sufficient that one of the multiple times (22 times) is a timing at which the symbol “red 7” of the left reel 3L can be stopped and displayed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from being lowered.

  As shown in FIG. 32, the probability that “14” (“F_BB bell B”) is acquired as the small role / replay data pointer varies depending on the type of setting. That is, the fact that “14” (“F_BB Bell B”) is acquired as the small combination / replay data pointer is that an internal winning combination having a different probability of winning according to the setting is won.

In this embodiment, the small role / replay data pointer “14” is acquired with a probability of 6144/65536 (about 1/11) when the setting is odd, and 7936/65536 (about 1 when the setting is even. / 8). Therefore, by counting the number of times “14” (“F_BB Bell B”) is acquired as the small role / replay data pointer in the BB1 gaming state and the BB2 gaming state, it is determined whether the setting is even or odd. Can be determined.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the display combination when the small combination / replay data pointer is “14” (“F_BB bell B”) and the stop order is “right middle left” The display combination is different when the replay data pointer is “13” and the stop order is “right middle left”. Therefore, the number of times “14” (“F_BB bell B”) is acquired as the small combination / replay data pointer can be counted by confirming the display combination when the stop order is “right middle left”. it can.

  By the way, as the number of games (games) for confirming whether or not the small role / replay data pointer is “14” (“F_BB Bell B”), it is determined whether the setting is even or odd. Increased accuracy. On the other hand, in the BB1 gaming state and the BB2 gaming state, in order to maximize the number of acquired medals, it is necessary to pay out 14 medals once.

  To stop and display the combination of symbols for paying out 14 medals, stop the left reel 3L at a timing when the symbol of “Red 7” can be stopped and displayed, with the stop order other than “Right Middle Left”. It is necessary to perform an operation. That is, it is preferable to perform a stop operation whose stop order is other than “right middle left” at least once.

Therefore, a player who is excellent in skill (progressing) realizes the stop display of the combination of symbols for paying out 14 medals with a small number of games, so that the data pointer for small role / replay is “14” ( It is possible to increase the number of games for confirming whether or not it is “F_BB bell B”), and to increase the accuracy of setting discrimination.
Thereby, it is possible to concentrate on the stop operation so that the stop display of the combination of symbols for paying out 14 medals can be realized quickly, and the fun of the game can be improved.

  In this embodiment, the small role / replay data pointer is “13” or “14”, the stop order is other than “right middle left”, and other than the timing at which the symbol “red 7” can be stopped and displayed. When the stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L at the timing of “C_Normal Bell 1” to “C_Normal Bell 12”, “C_Donbell 1” to “C_Donbell 4” Stop control is performed so that the combination is displayed as stopped.

  “C_Normal Bell 1” to “C_Normal Bell 12” and “C_Donbell 1” to “C_Donbell 4” indicate whether the small role / replay data pointer is “13” or “14”. Also win. Therefore, when the stop order is other than “right middle left”, and the stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L at a timing other than the timing at which the symbol of “red 7” can be stopped and displayed (failing to press), It cannot be confirmed whether or not the data pointer for the small role / replay is “14” (“F_BB bell B”).

  In the present embodiment, the small role / replay data pointer is “14” (“F_BB Bell B”), the stop order is other than “right middle left”, and the symbol “red 7” can be stopped and displayed. If the stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L at a proper timing and the stop operation is performed on the middle reel 3C at a timing at which the symbol of “ice” can be stopped and displayed, “C_7 ice 1” or “C_7 ice 2” is obtained. Corresponding symbol combinations are stopped and displayed along the active line.

Therefore, the stop order is set to a timing other than “right middle left”, the “red 7” symbol is stopped at a timing at which the symbol can be stopped, and the “ice” symbol is stopped at a timing at which the symbol can be stopped. If a combination of symbols corresponding to “C_7 ice 1” or “C_7 ice 2” is stopped and displayed along the active line when the stop operation is performed on the reel 3C, the data pointer for the small role / replay It can be seen that “14” (“F_BB bell B”) is acquired.
On the other hand, if the combination of symbols corresponding to any of “C — 7 Bell 1” to “C — 7 Bell 4” is stopped and displayed along the active line by performing the above stop operation, the data pointer for the small role / replay It can be seen that “13” (“F_BB bell A”) is acquired.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, even in a game in which a combination of symbols for paying out 14 medals is stopped and displayed, the value of the small role / replay data pointer can be confirmed, and the accuracy of setting discrimination can be improved. Can be increased. That is, in all games (games) in the BB1 gaming state and the BB2 gaming state, it can be confirmed whether or not the small role / replay data pointer is “14” (“F_BB Bell B”). Can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, it is possible to determine whether or not an internal winning combination having a different winning probability has been won by checking the display combination when a predetermined stop order is performed. However, as a gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to determine whether or not an internal winning combination having a different winning probability is won by checking the stopping mode when a predetermined stopping order is performed. May be. For example, even if the display combination is the same, if the effective lines in which the symbol combinations are arranged are different, the stop mode is different, so it is possible to determine whether or not an internal winning combination having a different winning probability is won according to the setting. it can.

  In addition, as a gaming machine according to the present invention, a winning probability is determined according to the setting by differentiating the stop mode when the stop operation for a specific reel is at a specific timing and when the stop operation is at a timing other than the specific timing. It may be possible to determine whether or not a different internal winning combination has been won.

  For example, when the specific reel is the left reel 3L, the specific timing is preferably a timing other than the timing at which the symbol “red 7” can be stopped and displayed. For example, “don 2”, “don 1”, “don” The timing of “Don 1” can be stopped and displayed in the upper, middle, and lower stages of the left display window 4L.

[Notification function by WIN lamp]
Here, conventionally, there is known a gaming machine that notifies the internal winning of the bonus by notifying the result of the internal winning of the small role when 5 games have passed since the internal winning of the bonus (for example, JP-A-2001-2001). -A gaming machine described in Japanese Patent No. 120707).
However, in this gaming machine, the timing for notifying the bonus internal winning is set uniformly when five games have elapsed since the bonus internal winning. Therefore, since the game is not diversified by the notification of the internal winning of the bonus, the interest of the game cannot be enhanced.

In the present embodiment, “C_Don 1”, “C_Don 2”, “C_Red 7”, “C_BAR1” or “C_BAR1” are selected as the internal winning combination in the effect content determination process (S522 in FIG. 97) executed by the sub CPU 81. It is determined by lottery whether or not an effect including lighting of the WIN lamp 213 indicating that “C_BAR2” is won is performed.
Further, the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 42 executes the WIN lamp control process (FIG. 100). As a result, “C_Don 1”, “C_Don 2”, “C_Red 7”, “C_BAR1” or “C_BAR2” are won as internal winning combinations, and the 6 games after the RT gaming state shifts to the RT3 gaming state. After the third stop operation of the unit game of the eye (more specifically, after receiving the display command), the WIN lamp 213 is always turned on.

  That is, until the number of unit games played after the bonus is won internally reaches “6”, it is determined by lottery whether or not the bonus internal winning is notified. Diversify. As a result, a player who is accustomed to the game can play the game while predicting the timing of the internal winning of the bonus based on, for example, the so-called reach stop or the game effect. Can be increased.

In addition, since the WIN lamp 213 is always turned on when the number of unit games played after the bonus is won internally, the player is unfamiliar with the game and the bonus is internally won by this notification. I can grasp that. Accordingly, since it is possible to prevent the game from being repeated repeatedly without knowing that the bonus has been won internally, the interest of the game is enhanced even for players who are unfamiliar with the game.
That is, according to the present invention, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game for a wide range of players regardless of the player's skill level.
In this embodiment, the WIN lamp 213 is turned on when the number of unit games played after the bonus is won internally reaches “6”, but the number of unit games can be arbitrarily set. It is.

[Tempered sound shift prevention function]
In this embodiment, in S544 of the reel stop command reception process (see FIG. 98), if the sub CPU 81 determines that the bonus symbol is a template, the sub CPU 81 refers to the sound list (see FIG. 70) and receives the reel received this time. Based on the number of sliding pieces included in the stop command (reel stop command related to the second stop operation), the type of bonus related to the tempei, and the type of tempe (double tempe, triple tempe, etc.), the corresponding phrase number Is identified. And the specified phrase No is registered as production data. That is, the sub CPU 81 changes the phrase No. in the effect data registered in the sub RAM 83 in S541 to the specified phrase No.

  Thereby, a tempering sound corresponding to the number of sliding pieces is output. Thus, it is possible to prevent the tenp sound from being output after the second stop operation is performed until the reel is stopped. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable by outputting the tempering sound before the reel stops.

  In the present embodiment, the BGM (background music) output during the BB1 gaming state or the BB2 gaming state is changed to a special BGM by satisfying a predetermined condition. As a pre-defined condition, for example, when an internal winning combination related to a bonus is won in the RT1 gaming state or the RT2 gaming state, the predetermined number of games (games) is consumed after the transition to the RT0 gaming state after the bonus game ends. The case where an internal winning combination related to a bonus is won can be cited. In addition, a predetermined symbol such as a case where a stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L at a timing at which the symbol “red 7” can be stopped and displayed may be displayed without a single frame shift.

  In the present embodiment, in the MB gaming state, SE (sound effects) is changed to a special SE when a predetermined symbol of a specific reel is stopped and displayed without any one frame shift. As a result, it is possible to increase the chances of a skilled player who is excellent in skill (progress) to concentrate on the stop operation, and to improve the interest of the game.

Further, in the present embodiment, when 20G is consumed in the RT1 gaming state or when 20G is consumed in the RT2 gaming state, the number of medals acquired so far from the bonus game is notified. In addition, when the internal winning combination related to the bonus is won during the RT1 gaming state or the RT2 gaming state, the number of medals acquired so far is not notified.
In this case, after the bonus game corresponding to the bonus won in the RT1 gaming state or the RT2 gaming state, when the 20G is digested in the RT1 gaming state or 20G in the RT2 gaming state, it is changed from the first bonus game. Announce the number of medals earned so far.

  In the present embodiment, five effective lines are set. As shown in FIG. 7, a symbol “cherry” is arranged at a symbol position one level higher than the symbol “BAR” in the left reel 3 </ b> L. Therefore, when the symbol “BAR” of the left reel 3L is stopped and displayed, the symbol “cherry” may also be stopped and displayed.

  For example, it is assumed that the internal winning combination having the symbol “BAR” on the left reel 3L and the internal winning combination having the symbol “cherry” on the left reel 3L are set so as not to win. In this case, it is necessary to devise such that the combination of the symbol corresponding to the internal winning combination of the left reel 3L with the symbol “cherry” and the combination of the symbol having the symbol “BAR” with the left reel 3L are not stopped and displayed at the same time. Become.

  As a device in this case, for example, the symbols of the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R in the internal winning combination in which the symbol of the left reel 3L is “Cherry” are arranged at intervals exceeding the number of sliding pieces. Further, the design of the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R in the internal winning combination with the left reel 3L being “Cherry”, and the design of the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R in the internal winning combination with the left reel 3L being “BAR” 3 or more pieces away from

  Thereby, it is possible to prevent the combination of the symbol corresponding to the internal winning combination having the symbol of the left reel 3L “Cherry” and the combination of the symbol having the symbol of the left reel 3L “BAR” from being simultaneously stopped and displayed.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, if the symbol on the left reel 3L is “cherry”, the symbol that is stopped and displayed on the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R may be any internal winning combination (for example, “C_ANY cherry 1” )). Therefore, the above-mentioned device cannot be established.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, a specific internal winning combination (“C_BAR2”) that wins the symbol of the left reel 3L overlapping with the internal winning combination (“C_BAR1”) of “BAR” is provided. Then, the symbol of the left reel 3L in the specific internal winning combination is “7” arranged at the position where the symbol “BER” is not stopped and displayed at the same time as the symbol “BAR” and the number of sliding frames “4”. The design was as follows.

  Thus, when the stop operation is performed at the timing when the symbol “BAR” and the symbol “cherry” of the left reel 3L are stopped and displayed at the same time, stop control is performed so that the symbol “7” is stopped and displayed. . This makes it possible to stop and display a combination of symbols corresponding to a specific internal winning combination (“C_BAR2”).

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

  For example, in this embodiment, 13 types of game locks are used. However, the number of game locks can be set as appropriate as long as it is two or more. In addition, in the game lock lottery, the game lock may be determined up to then, and then the type of game lock may be determined by another lottery.

  In the present embodiment, the priority order of the internal winning combination related to the small winning combination is defined higher than the internal winning combination related to the bonus (see FIG. 46). However, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the priority order of the internal winning combination related to the bonus may be defined higher than the internal winning combination related to the small combination.

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

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

  In the present embodiment, the value set in the lock timer, the value set in the wait timer, or the like is subtracted, and a predetermined time has elapsed on condition that these values have become 0 or less than 0. And judged. However, as a method for determining that the time, number of times, etc. according to the present invention has reached a predetermined value, an arbitrary value is added to an appropriate storage area or counter, and whether or not the value has reached a specified value. You may judge by.

  The BET lamp 8 in the present embodiment shows a specific example of the BET display means according to the present invention. However, the BET display means according to the present invention is not limited as long as it is controlled by the sub-control circuit 42 and represents the number of game media inserted. For example, a display device such as a liquid crystal display device can be applied.

  Further, the MAX bet button 14 and the 1BET button 15 in the present embodiment show a specific example of the BET operation means according to the present invention. However, the BET operation means according to the present invention is not limited to a button as long as it is an operation unit that performs an operation of inserting a game medium stored in the inside.

  In the present embodiment, a pachislot machine has been described as an example of a gaming machine. However, the various functions and techniques described above may be applied to other gaming machines, for example, ball game machines (pachinko machines).

<Summary>
[Tempered sound shift prevention function]
Conventionally, a gaming machine that outputs a tempering sound from a speaker when a symbol combination corresponding to a bonus is tempered when a second stop operation is performed is known (for example, JP 2013-146608 A). See the official gazette).

  However, in the above gaming machine, since the stop control is performed with the determination of the number of sliding pieces, the symbols displayed on the effective line for the determined number of sliding pieces since the second stop operation is performed. The reel stops after the change. For this reason, if the output timing of the tempering sound is set to the time when the second stop operation is performed, the tempering sound may be output before the reel is stopped by the second stopping operation, which makes the player feel uncomfortable. There is a risk of giving.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above first problem, and a first object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can prevent a player from feeling uncomfortable due to a difference in performance sound. It is to provide.

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

A plurality of reels (for example, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R) on which a plurality of symbols are drawn;
A symbol display area (for example, display windows 4L, 4C, 4R) for displaying a part of a plurality of symbols drawn on each reel;
Start operation detecting means (for example, start switch 16S) for detecting the start operation by the player;
When the start operation detecting means detects the start operation by the player, the symbol change start means (for example, the main control circuit 41 and the stepping motor) that rotates the reel and starts the change of the symbols displayed in the symbol display area. 61L, 61C, 61R),
A winning combination determining means (for example, main control circuit 41) for determining an internal winning combination on the condition that the start operation is detected by the start operation detecting means;
Stop operation detecting means (for example, a stop switch 17S) provided for each reel and detecting a stop operation for stopping the reel;
Based on the internal winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means and the timing at which the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means, the rotation of the reel is stopped to stop the symbol displayed in the symbol display area. Stop control means (for example, main control circuit 41) for stopping fluctuations;
When the symbol combination displayed along the winning determination line extending over the plurality of display rows is a predetermined symbol combination due to the stop of the plurality of reels, a game medium giving means for giving a privilege (for example, a main control circuit) 41),
Of the plurality of reels, depending on the timing of the stop operation of the last reel to be stopped, the fact that the combination of the predetermined symbols can be displayed on the winning determination line is stopped from the last one. Informing means (for example, the sub-control circuit 42 and the speakers 20L and 20R) for notifying by outputting a predetermined effect sound at the timing when the reel stops,
The stop control unit is configured to rotate the reel after the stop operation is detected based on the internal winning combination determined by the winning combination determination unit and the timing when the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting unit. Determining the number of sliding symbols that are the number of symbols to move with, stop the rotation of the reel according to the determined number of sliding symbols to stop the variation of the symbols displayed in the symbol display area,
A plurality of the predetermined production sounds are prepared according to the number of sliding pieces,
The informing means selects and notifies the predetermined effect sound according to the number of sliding pieces determined by the stop control means from a plurality of the predetermined effect sounds prepared.

In the first gaming machine of the present invention configured as described above, a plurality of predetermined effect sounds output during so-called tempering are prepared according to the number of sliding pieces, and the notification means has a plurality of predetermined effects. A predetermined effect sound corresponding to the number of sliding pieces determined by the stop control means is selected from the sound and notified. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent a predetermined effect sound from being output while the reel is rotating by the number of sliding pieces after the stop operation is performed.
Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable due to the deviation of the production sound.

[Error notification function]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is known a gaming machine that displays an error content on an error display LED (7-segment LED) when an error relating to the progress of the game occurs (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-300771).

  However, in the above gaming machine, it is not possible to report an error that has occurred in a unit related to a game effect provided in the gaming machine.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above second problem, and a second object of the present invention is to provide a game capable of notifying an error that has occurred in a unit related to the performance of a game provided in the gaming machine. Is to provide a machine.

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

A first control unit (for example, a main control circuit 41) that controls the progress of the game;
A second control unit (for example, a sub-control circuit 42) that controls the effects relating to the game;
A display unit controlled by the second control unit and capable of displaying a plurality of display patterns (for example, a credit display unit 201, a payout display unit 202, and an acquired number display unit 203 constituting the sub 7-segment display unit 200);
A cooling device (e.g., cooling device 84) having a fan for sending air to the second control unit;
A temperature sensor (for example, a thermosensor 85) that detects the temperature of the second control unit,
The first control unit executes a first control error detection process for detecting an error relating to the progress of the game, and sends an error command indicating the content of the error detected in the first control error detection process to the second control unit Send to
The second controller is
When the number of rotations of the fan within a predetermined time is equal to or less than a predetermined number, a cooling device error detection process for detecting a cooling device error, which is an error occurring in the cooling device,
When the temperature of the second control unit detected by the temperature sensor is equal to or higher than a predetermined temperature, a temperature abnormality error detection process for detecting a temperature abnormality error is executed,
The game machine, wherein the display unit displays a display pattern corresponding to the detected cooling device error, the abnormal temperature error, and the error indicated by the error command.

In the second gaming machine of the present invention configured as described above, a display pattern corresponding to the cooling device error and the temperature abnormality error is displayed on the display unit, so that an error occurring in the unit related to the game effect can be notified.
Therefore, according to this invention, the error which generate | occur | produced in the unit which concerns on the production of the game with which a gaming machine is provided can be alert | reported.

[Function to ensure consistency between game state and performance]

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there are known gaming machines that have a plurality of gaming states with different gaming characteristics and that transition to the gaming state on condition that a transition condition corresponding to each gaming state is satisfied. As the gaming state, for example, a replay time (hereinafter referred to as “RT”) in which the probability of winning an internal winning combination associated with a combination of symbols related to replay operation is higher (or lower) than the normal state. There is).

  As a gaming machine as described above, when the BB mode is finished, the game proceeds to the RT (replay time) mode. In the RT mode, the SB (specific winning combination) wins, and the RT finish pattern (specified) is selected in the SB mode of the next game. There is known a slot machine that ends when a combination of symbols on the winning winning line is aligned (see, for example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2009-90053).

  By the way, a gaming machine generally includes a first control unit that controls the progress of a game such as a transition of a gaming state, and a second control unit that controls a game effect. In such a gaming machine, the second control unit may execute an effect different from the other gaming states in a specific gaming state.

  For example, when the RT mode is ended when a combination of RT end symbols (specific symbols) is aligned on the winning line, that is, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, as in the above gaming machine, the first control unit When the establishment of the predetermined condition is transmitted to the second control unit by communication, and the establishment of the predetermined condition is transmitted to the second control unit, the RT mode-specific effects that have been performed so far may be terminated. Conceivable.

  However, in this case, if some communication failure occurs and the establishment of the predetermined condition is not transmitted to the second control unit, the second control unit cannot end the effect specific to the RT mode. As a result, there is a possibility that a situation in which the gaming state managed by the first control unit and the effect executed by the second control unit do not match may occur.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above third problem, and the third object of the present invention is executed by the gaming state managed by the first control unit and the second control unit. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of matching the production.

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

Insertion operation detection means (for example, medal sensor 35S) for detecting the input operation of game media;
Start operation detecting means (for example, a start switch 16S) for detecting a start operation by the player based on detection of the input operation by the input operation detecting means;
Internal winning combination determining means (for example, internal lottery processing) for determining an internal winning combination with a predetermined probability based on detection of the start operation by the start operation detecting means;
Fluctuation display means (for example, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and three stepping motors) that are constituted by a plurality of display rows and that variably display symbols necessary for a game based on detection of the start operation by the start operation detection means. 61L, 61C, 61R),
Stop operation detecting means (for example, stop switch 17S) for detecting a stop operation by the player;
Stop control means (for example, reel stop control process) for stopping the change display of the symbol based on the determination result of the internal winning combination determining means and the detection of the stop operation by the stop operation detecting means;
Game medium giving means for giving a game medium (for example, a medal) based on a symbol combination displayed along a winning determination line extending over the plurality of display lines by stopping the variable display in the plurality of display lines. (For example, medal payout processing)
A first control unit (for example, a main control circuit 41) that controls the progress of the game;
A second control unit (for example, sub-control circuit 42) that controls the effect of the game,
The first controller is
A gaming state transition means (for example, a main CPU 51 that executes RT control processing) for shifting a plurality of gaming states;
Condition notifying means for notifying the second control unit when the start operation detecting means detects a start operation of establishment of a condition for shifting from a predetermined game state to another game state among the plurality of game states. When,
When shifting from the predetermined game state to another game state, a game lock generating means for generating a game lock that invalidates or delays a game operation by the player (for example, a main CPU 51 that executes a start command transmission process) When,
Lock occurrence notifying means for notifying the second control unit of the occurrence of the game lock (for example, main CPU 51 for executing RT end lock command transmission processing in RT control processing),
The second controller is
Performing a specific performance during the predetermined gaming state;
When the notification from the condition notification unit is received or the notification from the lock generation notification unit is received, the specific effect is ended based on the stop of the variable display.

In the third gaming machine of the present invention configured as described above, when the second control unit receives a notification from the condition notification unit or receives a notification from the lock occurrence notification unit, the second control unit ends the specific effect. To do. Therefore, for example, even if a communication failure occurs and the notification from the condition notifying unit cannot be received, the specific effect can be ended if the notification from the lock occurrence notifying unit can be received. Thereby, when the gaming state shifts from the predetermined gaming state to another gaming state by the first control unit, it is possible to reliably end the specific effect executed during the predetermined gaming state.
Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to match the gaming state managed by the first control unit with the effect executed by the second control unit.

[Pseudo BET function]
Traditionally, an internal winning combination related to replay consisting of only the same type of symbols (same symbol replay) and an internal winning combination related to replay consisting of different types of symbols (heterogeneous symbol replay) Many game machines are known (see, for example, JP 2007-202645 A).

  In the above gaming machines, only when a combination of symbols corresponding to the same-type symbol replay cannot be stopped and displayed by performing the stop operation in a predetermined stop order by overlapping the same-type symbol replay and the different symbol-type replay. The combination of symbols corresponding to symbol replay is stopped and displayed.

  According to such a gaming machine, in consideration of the case where the stop operation is performed in a non-recommended stop order such as so-called irregular pressing, it is not necessary to narrow the interval for arranging the same type of symbols, and the symbols provided on the reel The degree of freedom of arrangement can be increased.

  By the way, the heterogeneous symbol replay differs from the homogeneous symbol replay in terms of the characteristics and contents to be expressed, depending on the specifications of the gaming machine. For this reason, there is a need for a device that allows the player to appropriately recognize the nature of the heterogeneous symbol replay and the content to be expressed.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above fourth problem, and a fourth object of the present invention is to allow a player to appropriately recognize the nature of a different symbol replay and the content to be expressed. Is to provide a machine.

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

Insertion operation detection means (for example, medal sensor 35S) for detecting the input operation of game media;
Start operation detecting means (for example, a start switch 16S) for detecting a start operation by the player based on detection of the input operation by the input operation detecting means;
Internal winning combination determining means (for example, internal lottery processing) for determining an internal winning combination with a predetermined probability based on detection of the start operation by the start operation detecting means;
Fluctuation display means (for example, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and three stepping motors) that are constituted by a plurality of display rows and that variably display symbols necessary for a game based on detection of the start operation by the start operation detection means. 61L, 61C, 61R),
Stop operation detecting means (for example, stop switch 17S) for detecting a stop operation by the player;
Stop control means (for example, reel stop control process) for stopping the change display of the symbol based on the determination result of the internal winning combination determining means and the detection of the stop operation by the stop operation detecting means;
Game medium giving means for giving a game medium (for example, a medal) based on a symbol combination displayed along a winning determination line extending over the plurality of display lines by stopping the variable display in the plurality of display lines. (For example, medal payout processing)
When an internal winning combination relating to a replay (for example, replay) is determined by the internal winning combination determining means, and a corresponding symbol combination is displayed along the winning determination line, the player performs an operation of inserting the game medium. Without automatic insertion means (for example, S32 of medal reception / start check process) for performing automatic insertion based on the fact that the same number of game media has been inserted in the previous game,
Display control means (for example, sub-control circuit 42) for controlling insertion display means (for example, BET lamp 8) for displaying the number of inserted game media;
An input operation means for performing an input operation of a game medium deposited inside, for example, (for example, MAX bet button 14),
Operation display control means (for example, a lamp of the MAX bet button 14) for controlling operation display means for performing display for prompting the operation of the input operation means;
An input sound control means (for example, sub-control circuit 42) for controlling input sound output means (for example, speakers 20L and 20R) that outputs an input sound that is a predetermined effect sound when the game medium is input or automatically input; Prepared,
The internal winning combination relating to the re-game is a kind of the same symbol replay (for example, “C_normal lip 1”) in which the corresponding symbol combination is the same type of symbol and at least a part of the corresponding symbol combination is different. A heterogeneous symbol replay consisting of symbols (for example, “C_Maintenance Lip”, “C_Special Lip 1”, “C_Special Lip 2”),
The display control means includes
When the combination of symbols corresponding to the same symbol replay is displayed along the winning determination line, the insertion display means displays the number of inserted game media,
When a combination of symbols corresponding to the heterogeneous symbol replay is displayed along the winning determination line, the insertion display unit displays the number of game media inserted on condition that the operation to the insertion operation unit is performed,
The input sound control means includes
When a combination of symbols corresponding to the same symbol symbol replay is displayed along the winning determination line, the input sound is output to the input sound output means,
When a combination of symbols corresponding to the different symbol replay is displayed along the winning determination line, the input sound output unit outputs the input sound on condition that the input operation unit is operated,
The operation display control means causes the operation display means to display to prompt the operation of the insertion operation means when a combination of symbols corresponding to the heterogeneous symbol replay is displayed along the winning determination line. A featured gaming machine.

  In the fourth gaming machine of the present invention configured as described above, when the symbol combination corresponding to the same symbol symbol replay is displayed along the winning determination line, the insertion display means displays the number of game media inserted. On the other hand, when the combination of symbols corresponding to the different symbol replay is displayed along the winning determination line, the player automatically inserts the game media without performing the game media insertion operation. Do not display. Based on the operation of the input operation means, the input display means displays the input number of game media.

  Further, in the fourth gaming machine having the above configuration, when the symbol combination corresponding to the same symbol symbol replay is displayed along the winning determination line, the input sound output unit outputs the input sound. On the other hand, when a combination of symbols corresponding to different symbol replays is displayed along the winning determination line, the player automatically inserts without inserting the game medium, but the input sound is output to the input sound output means. I won't let you. Then, the input sound is output to the input sound output means on condition that the input operation means is operated.

Thereby, the operation of the input display means and the input sound output means when the symbol combination corresponding to the different symbol replay is stopped and displayed, and the input display means when the symbol combination corresponding to the same symbol replay is stopped and displayed. And the operation of the input sound output means can be made different. As a result, it is possible to indicate that a combination of symbols corresponding to a different symbol replay consisting of at least a part of a different type of symbol is stopped, and the player appropriately recognizes the nature of the different symbol replay and the content to be expressed. Can be made.
In addition, when the combination of symbols corresponding to the different symbol replay is stopped and displayed, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable by operating the re-game.
Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to make the player appropriately recognize the nature of the different symbol replay and the content to be expressed.

[Notification function by WIN lamp]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine is known in which an internal winning result of a small role is notified when five games have passed since a bonus internal winning (see, for example, JP-A-2001-120707). Notification is performed by displaying the internal winning symbol on the symbol display device after hitting the start lever.

  In the above gaming machine, when the internal winning combination is notified by displaying the internal winning symbol, the player can detect the internal winning of the bonus. That is, the internal winning combination notification functions as a bonus internal winning notification.

  However, in this gaming machine, the timing for notifying the bonus internal winning is set uniformly when five games have elapsed since the bonus internal winning. Therefore, since the game is not diversified by the notification of the internal winning of the bonus, the interest of the game cannot be enhanced.

  The present invention has been made to solve the fifth problem, and the fifth object of the present invention is to determine the internal winning related to the operation of the advantageous game, which is an advantageous state for the player. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can enhance the interest of the game by the notification.

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

Insertion operation detection means (for example, medal sensor 35S) for detecting the input operation of game media;
Start operation detecting means (for example, a start switch 16S) for detecting a start operation by the player based on detection of the input operation by the input operation detecting means;
Internal winning combination determining means (for example, internal lottery processing) for determining an internal winning combination with a predetermined probability based on detection of the start operation by the start operation detecting means;
Fluctuation display means (for example, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and three stepping motors) that are constituted by a plurality of display rows and that variably display symbols necessary for a game based on detection of the start operation by the start operation detection means. 61L, 61C, 61R),
Stop operation detecting means (for example, stop switch 17S) for detecting a stop operation by the player;
Stop control means (for example, reel stop control process) for stopping the change display of the symbol based on the determination result of the internal winning combination determining means and the detection of the stop operation by the stop operation detecting means;
Game medium giving means for giving a game medium (for example, a medal) based on a symbol combination displayed along a winning determination line extending over the plurality of display lines by stopping the variable display in the plurality of display lines. (For example, medal payout processing)
The internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means is a special internal winning combination related to the operation of an advantageous game (for example, a bonus game) that is advantageous to the player, and a predetermined condition (for example, valid If the combination of symbols related to the bonus is displayed on the line), the advantageous game operating means for operating the advantageous game;
Informing means (for example, WIN lamp 213) for notifying that the special internal winning combination is determined as an internal winning combination;
Notification control means (for example, sub-control circuit 42) for controlling the notification means,
The notification control means includes
Until the number of unit games played after the special internal winning combination is determined as an internal winning combination, the special internal winning combination is determined as an internal winning combination in the notification means. Decide whether or not to notify
When the number of unit games played after the special internal winning combination is determined as an internal winning combination, the special internal winning combination is determined as an internal winning combination in the notification means. A gaming machine characterized by informing that.

  In the fifth gaming machine of the present invention configured as described above, until the number of unit games performed after the special internal winning combination is determined as the internal winning combination reaches a predetermined number, the notification means has a special internal winning combination. Since it is determined by lottery whether to notify that the winning combination is determined as an internal winning combination, the timing of notification that a special internal winning combination related to the operation of advantageous games has been determined (winned) is diversified To do. As a result, a player who is accustomed to the game can play the game while predicting the timing of the notification based on, for example, the so-called reach stop or the game effect, thereby enhancing the interest of the game. it can.

Also, when the number of unit games played after the special internal winning combination is determined as the internal winning combination, the special internal winning combination is determined as the internal winning combination in the notification means. Therefore, even a player unfamiliar with the game can grasp that the special internal winning combination related to the operation of the advantageous game is won. Therefore, since it is not possible to grasp that the special internal winning combination has been won, and it is possible to prevent the game from being repeated indiscriminately, the interest of the game is enhanced even for players who are unfamiliar with the game.
That is, according to the present invention, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game for a wide range of players regardless of the player's skill level.
Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game by notifying that the internal winning related to the operation of the advantageous game, which is an advantageous state for the player, has been determined.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachislot (game machine), 2 ... Exterior body, 2a ... Cabinet, 2b ... Front door, 3L ... Left reel, 3C ... Middle reel, 3R ... Right reel, 4L ... Display window, 4C ... Middle display window, 4R ... Right display window, 14 ... MAX bet button, 16S ... Start switch, 17S ... Stop switch, 20R, 20L ... Speaker, 31 ... Main board, 32 ... Sub board, 41 ... Main control circuit, 42 ... Sub-control circuit 51 ... Main CPU 81 ... Sub CPU 82 ... Sub ROM 83 ... Sub RAM 84 ... Cooling device 85 ... Thermo sensor 200 ... Sub 7 Seg indicator, 201 ... Credit indicator, 202 ... Payout indicator, 203 ... Acquisition number indicator, 211 ... Ramp on reel, 212 ... The top lamp, 213 ··· WIN lamp, 300 ... reel backlight

Claims (2)

A first control unit for controlling the progress of the game;
A second control unit for controlling effects relating to the game;
A display unit controlled by the second control unit and capable of displaying a plurality of display patterns;
A cooling device having a fan for sending air to the second control unit;
A temperature sensor for detecting the temperature of the second control unit,
The first control unit executes a first control error detection process for detecting an error relating to the progress of the game, and sends an error command indicating the content of the error detected in the first control error detection process to the second control unit Send to
The second controller is
When the number of rotations of the fan within a predetermined time is equal to or less than a predetermined number, a cooling device error detection process for detecting a cooling device error, which is an error occurring in the cooling device,
When the temperature of the second control unit detected by the temperature sensor is equal to or higher than a predetermined temperature, a temperature abnormality error detection process for detecting a temperature abnormality error is executed,
The game machine, wherein the display unit displays a display pattern corresponding to the detected cooling device error, the abnormal temperature error, and the error indicated by the error command. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second control unit executes the cooling device error detection processing when power is turned on, and executes the temperature abnormality error detection processing at a predetermined cycle. .

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