JP2019115734A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To prevent control of a game from becoming monotonous in a "chance zone" in that a sense of expectation toward granting of privilege increases.SOLUTION: A game machine includes lock execution means for executing locking for invalidating a player's game operation for a predetermined period in satisfaction of a predetermined condition, includes a specific game state in which the locking by the lock execution means occurs with a high probability, and permits occurrence of first locking with a game start as an opportunity and second locking with predetermined operation after a game start as an opportunity in one unit game in the specific game state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 77

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, a game called pachislot having a plurality of reels on each surface of which a plurality of symbols are arranged, a start switch, a stop switch, a stepping motor provided corresponding to each reel, and a control unit The machine is known. The start switch detects that the start lever has been operated by the player after game media such as medals and coins have been inserted into the gaming machine (hereinafter also referred to as "start operation"), and all reels are rotated. Output a signal requesting start. The stop switch detects that the player has pressed a stop button provided corresponding to each reel (hereinafter also referred to as “stop operation”), and outputs a signal requesting stop of rotation of the corresponding reel. 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 by the start switch and the stop switch, and performs the rotation operation and the stop operation of each reel.

  In such a gaming machine, when the 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") Stop the rotation of the reel based on the timing of the stop operation). Then, when the rotation of all the reels is stopped and the combination of symbols relating to the establishment of the winning is displayed, a bonus corresponding to the combination of the symbols is given to the player.

  In addition, as an example of the privilege given to the player, the operation of the re-game (hereinafter, also referred to as "replay") in which the internal lottery process is performed again without paying out the game medium (medal and the like) and consuming the game medium. , Activation of a bonus game, etc., where the payout opportunities for gaming media are increased.

  Also, conventionally, in the gaming machine having the above configuration, a replay time (hereinafter referred to as "RT") in which the gaming state is such that the winning probability of replay becomes higher than that in the normal gaming state according to the symbol combination displayed in the normal gaming state. There has been proposed a gaming machine having a function of operating a key (for example, see Patent Document 1). In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, during the high probability re-gaming state (high RT gaming state) in which the RT operates, in the symbol combination information for transitioning the gaming state to the high RT gaming state in the next normal gaming state Every game has a lottery to decide whether to navigate the presence or absence of notification. Then, when winning the lottery during the high RT gaming state, it is notified that it has been decided to notify information advantageous to the player.

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, by repeating the transition cycle from the high RT gaming state to the normal gaming state, it is possible to perform advantageous gaming for the player. In addition, during the high RT gaming state, until it is decided to notify advantageous information (benefits), a lottery is performed every game whether to navigate the presence or absence of the notification, so over a long period of time The player's sense of expectation for the lottery result can be maintained, and the interest of the player for the game in the high RT gaming state can be improved.

JP, 2010-167197, A

  By the way, for example, there is a demand for development of a technique for preventing game control from becoming monotonous in the later-described "chance zone" (a "continuous lock state" described later) in which a sense of expectation for awarding benefits increases.

  This invention was made in order to solve the said subject, and the control of the game in the "chance zone" ("continuous lock state") in which the sense of expectation to privilege provision becomes high, for example is an object of this invention. It is providing a gaming machine which can be prevented from becoming monotonous.

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

Lock execution means (for example, a main control circuit 41 described later) for executing a lock for invalidating a game operation by a player for a predetermined period when a predetermined condition is established;
There is provided a specific gaming state (for example, a chance zone described later) in which the lock by the lock execution means occurs with high probability,
In the specific gaming state, in one unit game, a first lock triggered by the game start (for example, at the time of game start operation described later) and a predetermined operation after the game start triggered (for example, the third game described later) A game machine characterized in that a second lock can be generated after stopping.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, when the second lock is generated in the specific gaming state, a notification effect (for example, a confirmation notification described later) may be performed to give a benefit.

Furthermore, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, variable display means (for example, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R and three stepping motors 61L described later, which are constituted by a plurality of display rows and variably displays symbols necessary for the game) 61C, 61R),
During the first lock occurrence period, variation effects (for example, reel effects described later) of the display row may be performed.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention configured as described above, for example, it is possible to prevent the control of the game in the "chance zone" ("continuous lock state") where feeling of expectation for benefit provision is high monotonically.

It is a figure for demonstrating the functional flow of the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view showing the appearance structure of the game machine in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an entire configuration of a circuit included in a game machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of a sub control circuit in an embodiment of the present 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 symbol combination table (the 4) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the table at the time of bonus operation in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the 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. FIG. 17 shows an example of an internal lottery table for a general gaming state (RT0) according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for RT1 in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for RT2 in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for RT3 in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for RT4 in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for RT5 in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for RB (regular bonus) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal winning combination determination table for bonus in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal winning combination determination table (the 1) for small part and replay in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal winning combination determination table (the 2) for small part and replay in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal winning combination determination table (the 3) for small part and replay in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal winning combination determination table (the 4) for small part and replay in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal winning combination determination table (the 5) for small part and replay in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal winning combination determination table (the 6) for small part and replay in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the number selection table for a rotation stop in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the reel stop initialization setting table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the stop table for 1st stop at the time of the forward press in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the control change table at the time of forward press in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example (The example in case the table number of the 2nd * 3rd stop at the time of forward press is "09") of the stop table of the 2nd * 3rd stop at the time of forward press in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example (The example in case the table number of 2nd * 3rd stops for a 3rd stop is "10" at the time of a forward press) in the embodiment of this invention at the time of the forward press 2nd * 3rd stop table. It is a figure which shows an example (The example in case the table number of the 2nd * 3rd stop at the time of forward press is "18") of the stop table of the 2nd * 3rd stop at the time of forward press in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example (example in case an irregular pushing time table selection data is "03") of the irregular pushing time stop table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the drawing-in priority table selection table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the drawing-in priority 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 correspondence table with the internal winning combination and the stop order of a reel in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol corresponding prize operation flag data table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the flag conversion table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect lottery table for continuous lock states in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the reel production pattern table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic block diagram of the map used by one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the transition flow of the sub management gaming state controlled by the main control circuit of the gaming machine in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the sub-management state transfer lottery table (the 1) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the sub-management state transfer lottery table (the 2) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the sub-management state transfer lottery table (the 3) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the sub-management state transfer lottery table (the 4) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the map winning lottery table (the 1) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the map winning lottery table (the 2) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the map winning lottery table (the 3) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the map game number lottery table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure showing an example of map game number subtraction lottery table in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a correspondence table of the map game number and subtraction value in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the lock and item type lottery table (the 1) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the lock and item type lottery table (the 2) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the lock and item type lottery table (the 3) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the lock and character item type lottery table (the 4) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the lock and item type lottery table (the 5) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the lock and item type lottery table (the 6) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the lock and item type lottery table (the 7) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the display combination storing 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 action | operation stop button storage area in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the pressing order storage area 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-in priority data storage area in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the pseudo | simulation bonus inside point lottery table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure showing an example of a false bonus middle added lottery table in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the lottery table at the time of the end of the pseudo | simulation bonus in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the addition flag lottery table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the number setting screen number lottery table (the 1) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the number setting screen number lottery table (the 2) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the navi table in one Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a transition flow of an RT gaming state (main gaming state) controlled by the main control circuit of the gaming machine in one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a transition flow of the gaming state (sub gaming state) controlled by the sub control circuit of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 12 is a transition flow diagram combining a transition flow of a main gaming state of a gaming machine and a transition flow of a sub gaming state according to an embodiment of the present 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 flow chart which shows an example of medal acceptance / start check processing in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the internal lottery process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the lottery value change process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the presentation flag selection process in one Embodiment of this invention. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of game start effect control process in an embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the effect lottery process (the 1) in the continuous lock state in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the effect lottery process (the 2) in the continuous lock state in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the sub management state lottery process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the sub management state transfer lottery process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the precursor type lottery process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the map winning lottery process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of map game number lottery processing in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the lock | rock setting process after the 3rd in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the reel stop initialization process in one Embodiment of this invention. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of a game start lock process according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the drawing-in priority storing process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the drawing-in priority 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 processing in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the number determination process of sliding symbols in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of the 2nd and 3rd stop processing in one embodiment of the present 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 attraction-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 2nd after-stop control change process in one Embodiment of this invention. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a game end lock process according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the post-rotation stop process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the post-stop map setting process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of RT control processing in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of at the time of game end production control processing in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the continuous lock state transfer lottery process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the bonus end check process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the bonus operation 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 (Central Processing Unit) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the main board | substrate communication task performed by the sub CPU in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the effect registration task performed by the sub CPU in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the contents determination process of effects in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of processing at the time of start command reception in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a process in the normal state in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of processing in a chance zone in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a process during 7 sets | matching pseudo | simulation bonus in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the process in ART in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of processing at the time of display command reception in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of processing at the time of payment end command reception in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of processing at the time of bonus end command reception in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the post-rotation stop process in a modification. It is a flow chart which shows an example of map setting processing after stop in a modification.

  Hereinafter, a pachislot machine showing one embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the present embodiment, a function that makes the replay probability higher than normal between the assist time (hereinafter referred to as "AT"), which is a function of navigating the establishment of a specific small combination with a lamp or the like, and the specific play number. A pachislot machine equipped with an assist replay time (hereinafter referred to as "ART") function at the same time as RT, which is an RT, will be described.

<Function flow>
First, referring to FIG. 1, the functional flow of the pachislot machine will be described. In the pachislot machine of the present embodiment, a medal is used as a game medium for playing a game. In addition to the medals, for example, coins, gaming balls, point data or tokens for gaming may be applied as gaming media.

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

  The internal lottery means performs lottery based on the extracted random number value to determine an internal winning combination. By the determination of the internal winning combination, a combination of symbols permitting display along the later-described winning determination line is determined. The types of combinations of symbols include those related to "winning" in which the player is provided with benefits such as payout of medals, operation of replay, activation of a bonus game, etc., and others related to so-called "loss" And are provided.

  In addition, when the start lever is operated, rotation of the plurality of reels is performed. Thereafter, when the player presses the stop button corresponding to the predetermined reel, the reel stop control means and the special game stop control means select the corresponding reel based on the internal winning combination and the timing when the stop button is pressed. Control to stop the rotation.

  In the pachislot, basically, control is performed to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel within a specified time (190 msec) after the stop button is pressed. In this embodiment, the number of symbols moving with the rotation of the reel within this specified time is called "the number of sliding pieces", and the maximum number is determined to be four symbols.

  The reel stop control means, when the internal winning combination that permits combination display of symbols relating to winning is determined, the combination of the symbols is along the winning judgment line within the prescribed time of 190 msec (for four symbols of symbols) Stop the rotation of the reel so that it is displayed as much as possible. Further, the reel stop control means uses the specified time to stop the rotation of the reel so that the combination of symbols whose display is not permitted by the internal winning combination is not displayed along the winning determination line.

  Thus, when the rotations of the plurality of reels are all stopped, the prize determination means determines whether or not the combination of the symbols displayed along the prize determination line relates to a prize. If it is determined that the combination of symbols relating to a prize is made by the prize determination means, a bonus such as payout of medals is given to the player. In the pachislot machine, the above-described series of flow operations are performed as one game (unit game).

  In addition, in the pachislot, various effects are displayed using the liquid crystal display device for displaying images, the light output from various lamps, the sound output from speakers, or a combination of these in the above-described series of operations. To be done. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, in a gaming state called “continuous lock state” (“chance zone”) described later, reel effect (reel action) and locking are also performed. Here, “lock” is an operation of invalidating or delaying a game operation by a player for a specific period. Further, in the present embodiment, the effect by the lock is performed also in the gaming state (the ART non-operating state) referred to as the “normal state” described later.

  When the start lever is operated, a random number for presentation (hereinafter, random number for presentation) is extracted separately from the random number used to determine the internal winning combination described above. When the effect random number value is extracted, the effect content determination means randomly determines the effect content to be executed this time out of a plurality of types of effect content associated with the internal winning combination.

  When the contents of the effect are determined, the effect executing means interlocks with respective triggers such as the start of the rotation of the reels, the stop of the rotations of the respective reels, the determination of the presence or absence of a prize, etc. Thus, in Pachislot, the player has an opportunity or opportunity to know the determined internal winning combination (in other words, the combination of the symbols to be aimed) by executing the presentation content associated with the internal winning combination. Thus, the player's interest can be improved.

<Structure of Pachislot>
Next, with reference to FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, the structure of the pachislot in the present embodiment will be described. 2 is a perspective view showing the external structure of the pachi slot 1 of the present embodiment, and FIG. 3 is a view showing the internal structure of the pachi slot 1. As shown in FIG.

[Appearance structure]
As shown in FIG. 2, the pachi slot 1 includes a cabinet 1 a accommodating a reel, a circuit board and the like, and a front door 1 b attached to the cabinet 1 a so as to be able to open and close. Three reels 3L, 3C, 3R (variation display means) are provided inside the cabinet 1a, and the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged in a row in the lateral direction (direction orthogonal to the reel rotation direction) Be done. 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 (display row) has a cylindrical reel body and a translucent sheet material mounted on the circumferential surface (surrounding surface) of the reel body. On the surface of the sheet material, a plurality of (for example, 21) graphics are drawn continuously along the circumferential direction of the reel body.

  A liquid crystal display device 10 (informing means) is provided at the center of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display device 10 includes a display screen including a display window 4 for displaying the symbols drawn on the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R. In the present embodiment, an image is displayed using the entire display screen including the display window 4 and effects are performed.

  The display window 4 is made of, for example, a transparent member such as an acrylic plate, and is provided at a position overlapping the arrangement area of the three reels as viewed from the front (player side) as shown in FIG. It is provided to be positioned in front of the two reels (player's side). Therefore, the symbols drawn on the three reels provided behind the display window 4 can be viewed through the display window 4.

  In the present embodiment, when the rotation of the corresponding reel provided behind the display window 4 is stopped, the display window 4 displays three continuously arranged symbols of the plural types of symbols drawn on each reel. Configured to be able to That is, in the frame of the display window 4, upper, middle and lower areas are provided for each reel, and one symbol can be displayed in each area. Therefore, in the present embodiment, symbols are displayed in a 3 × 3 array form in the frame of the display window 4. In this embodiment, a line (center line) connecting the middle region of the left reel 3L, the middle region of the middle reel 3C, and the middle region of the right reel 3R is a line for determining whether or not winning is achieved (hereinafter referred to as It defines as a prize judgment line or an effective line).

  Further, at the lower part of the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 10, a 7-segment display 6 composed of a 7-segment LED (Light Emitting Diode) is provided. The 7-segment display 6 has the number of medals inserted into the current game (hereinafter referred to as inserted number), the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a bonus (hereinafter referred to as dispensed number), and is deposited inside the pachislot 1 The information such as the number of medals (hereinafter referred to as the number of credits) is digitally displayed.

  Further, on the front door 1b, various devices (the medal insertion slot 11, MAX bet button 12, 1 BET button 14, start lever 16, stop buttons 17L, 17C, 17R) to be operated by the player are provided.

  The medal insertion slot 11 is provided to receive a medal inserted into the pachi-slot 1 from the outside by the player. The medals received through the medal insertion slot 11 can be inserted into one game with a predetermined number (for example, three) as the upper limit, and the portion exceeding the predetermined number can be deposited inside the pachi slot 1 (so-called Credit function). In the pachislot 1 of the present embodiment, as described later, the number of medals that can be inserted in one game is either two or three (see FIG. 13).

  The MAX bet button 12 and the 1 BET button 14 are provided to determine the number of medals to be inserted into one game from the medals deposited inside the pachislot 1. Although not shown in FIG. 2, a settlement button is provided on the front door 1b (disposed on the side opposite to the stop button side of the start lever 16). The settlement button is provided to pull out (discharge) the medals deposited inside the pachislot 1.

  The start lever 16 is provided to start the rotation of all the reels (3L, 3C, 3R). The stop buttons 17L, 17C, 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.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the front door 1 b is provided with a medal payout opening 18, a medal receiving tray 19, a lamp 20, speakers 21 L, 21 R, and the like.

  The medal payout opening 18 guides the medals discharged by the driving of a medal payout device 33 described later to the outside. The medal receiver 19 stores the medals discharged from the medal payout opening 18. The lamp 20 is configured of an LED or the like, and turns on and off light in a pattern corresponding to the contents of the effect. The speakers 21L and 21R output sounds such as sound effects and music corresponding to the contents of the effects.

[Internal structure]
Next, the internal structure of the pachi slot 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a view showing a state in which the front door 1b is opened, and shows the structure on the back side of the front door 1b and the internal structure of the cabinet 1a.

  A main substrate 31 which constitutes a main control circuit 41 (see FIG. 4) described later is provided in an upper portion in the cabinet 1a. The main control circuit 41 is a circuit for controlling the main operation of the game in the pachislot 1 and the flow between the operations, such as determination of internal winning combinations, rotation and stop of each reel, and determination of presence or absence of winning. The specific configuration of the main control circuit 41 will be described later.

  Three reels (a left reel 3L, a middle reel 3C and a right reel 3R) are provided at a central portion in the cabinet 1a. Although not shown in FIG. 3, each reel is connected to a corresponding stepping motor (one of stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R in FIG. 4) described later via a gear having a predetermined speed reduction ratio. .

  The lower part in the cabinet 1a is provided with a medal payout device 33 (hereinafter referred to as a hopper 33) having a structure capable of containing a large amount of medals and discharging them one by one. Further, a power supply device 34 for supplying necessary power to each device of the pachi slot 1 is provided on one side (left side in the example shown in FIG. 3) of the hopper 33 in the cabinet 1a.

  An auxiliary substrate constituting an auxiliary control circuit 42 (see FIGS. 4 and 5), which will be described later, in the upper part of the arrangement area of the display window 4 on the back side of the front door 1b (the opposite side to the display screen). 32 are provided. The sub control circuit 42 is a circuit that controls the execution of effects by displaying an image or the like. The specific configuration of the sub control circuit 42 will be described later.

  Furthermore, a selector 35 is provided in the lower part of the arrangement area of the display window 4 on the back side of the front door 1 b. The selector 35 is a device for selecting whether or not the material, shape, and the like of medals inserted from the outside through the medal insertion slot 11 are appropriate, and guides the medals determined to be appropriate to the hopper 33. Further, although not shown in FIG. 3, a medal sensor 35S (see FIG. 4 described later) for detecting that a proper medal has passed is provided on a path through which the medal passes in the selector 35.

<Circuit configuration of pachislot>
Next, with reference to FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, the structure of the circuit with which the pachi slot 1 in this embodiment is equipped is demonstrated. 4 is a block diagram of the entire circuit provided in the pachi slot 1. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the sub control circuit.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the pachi slot 1 includes a main control circuit 41, a sub control circuit 42, and peripheral devices (actuators) electrically connected to these circuits.

[Main control circuit]
The main control circuit 41 mainly includes a microcomputer 50 installed on a circuit board (main board 31). As the other components, as shown in FIG. 4, 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, and 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 includes control programs for various processes (see FIGS. 79 to 114 described later) executed by the main CPU 51, data tables such as an internal lottery table (see FIGS. 6 to 62 described later), and the sub control circuit 42. Data and the like for transmitting various control commands (commands) are stored. The main RAM 53 is provided with storage areas (see FIGS. 63 to 68 described later) for storing various data such as an internal winning combination determined by the execution of the control program.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a clock pulse generation circuit 54, a frequency divider 55, a random number generator 56 and a sampling circuit 57 are connected to the main CPU 51. Clock pulse generating circuit 54 and frequency divider 55 generate clock pulses. The main CPU 51 executes a control program based on the generated clock pulse. Further, the random number generator 56 generates a random number (for example, 0 to 65535) within a predetermined range. 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. Main CPU 51 receives input signals from various switches and the like, and controls the operation of peripheral devices such as stepping motors 61L, 61C and 61R.

  The stop switch 17S (stop operation detection means) detects that the player has pressed the left stop button 17L, the middle stop button 17C, and the right stop button 17R (stop operation). The start switch 16S (start operation detection means) detects that the player has operated the start lever 16 (start operation). The settlement switch 14S detects that the settlement button has been pressed by the player.

  The medal sensor 35S (input operation detecting means) detects that the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 11 has passed through the inside of the selector 35. Further, the bet switch 12S detects that the player has pressed the bet button (the MAX bet button 12 or the 1 BET button 14).

  Further, as peripheral devices whose operation is controlled by the microcomputer 50, there are three stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R (variation display means), a 7-segment display 6, and a hopper 33. Further, 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 three stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R respectively provided corresponding to the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R. The reel position detection circuit 63 detects, for each reel, a reel index which indicates that the reel has made one rotation, by an optical sensor having a light emitting portion and a light receiving portion.

  Each of the three stepping motors 61L, 61C, and 61R has a configuration in which the momentum is proportional to the number of pulse outputs, and the rotation axis can be stopped at a designated angle. Further, the driving force of each stepping motor is transmitted to the corresponding reel through a gear having a predetermined speed reduction ratio. Then, each time a pulse is output to each stepping motor, the corresponding reel rotates at a fixed angle.

  The main CPU 51 detects the reel index of each reel and then counts the number of times the pulse is output to the corresponding stepping motor, whereby the rotation angle of each reel (specifically, the number of symbols of the reel) Manage only what).

  Here, 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. Then, every time the pulse counter counts the output of a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times) necessary for the rotation of one symbol, the value of the symbol counter (not shown) provided in the main RAM 53 is “1 "Is added. A symbol counter is provided for each reel. Then, the value of the symbol counter is cleared when the reel position detection circuit 63 detects a reel index.

  That is, in this embodiment, by managing the value of the symbol counter, it is managed how many symbol rotation operations have been performed since the reel index is detected. Therefore, the position of each symbol on each reel is detected on the basis of the position where the reel index is detected.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the maximum number of sliding symbols in a game is determined to be four symbols. Therefore, for example, when the stop button corresponding to the predetermined reel is pressed during the game, the symbol of the predetermined reel positioned in the corresponding area on the winning determination line in the display window 4 and its four points ahead The symbol existing in the range of is a symbol that can be stopped in the area.

  The display unit drive circuit 64 included in the main control circuit 41 controls the operation of the 7-segment display 6. The hopper drive circuit 65 controls the operation of the hopper 33. Further, the payout completion signal circuit 66 manages detection of medals performed by the medal detection unit 33S provided in the hopper 33, and checks whether the medals discharged from the hopper 33 to the outside have reached a predetermined number of payouts. Do.

[Sub control circuit]
As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the sub control circuit 42 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 41, and performs processing such as determination and execution of effects based on commands transmitted from the main control circuit 41. . The sub control circuit 42 basically has sub CPU 81, sub ROM 82, sub RAM 83, rendering processor 84, rendering RAM 85, driver 86, DSP (Digital Signal Processor) 90, audio RAM 91, A as shown in FIG. It includes an A / D (Analog to Digital) converter 92, an amplifier 93, and a decorative member drive circuit 94 (decorative member drive means).

  The sub CPU 81 performs output control of video, sound, and light 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.

  In the program storage area, various control programs executed by the sub CPU 81 are stored. In the control program stored in the program storage area, for example, a main board communication task for controlling communication with the main control circuit 41, a random number for effect extraction, and determination of effect contents (effect data) The effect registration task for performing registration, the drawing control task for controlling the display of the image by the liquid crystal display device 10 based on the determined effect contents, the lamp control task for controlling the light output by the lamp 20, the speaker 21L , 21R, and other programs such as a voice control task for controlling the sound output.

  The data storage area includes, for example, a storage area for storing various data tables, a storage area for storing effect data forming various presentation contents, a storage area for storing animation data related to creation of video, and sound data for BGM and sound effects And various storage areas such as a storage area for storing lamp data relating to a light on / off pattern.

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

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, peripheral devices such as the liquid crystal display device 10, the speakers 21L and 21R, the lamp group 20, and the movable decorative member 22 are connected to the sub control circuit 42, and the operation of these peripheral devices Is controlled by the sub control circuit 42.

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 81, the rendering processor 84, the drawing RAM 85 (including the frame buffer), and the driver 86 create a video according to the animation data specified by the rendering content, and the video is generated by the liquid crystal display device 10. Is displayed.

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

  The sub CPU 81 and the decoration member drive circuit 94 drive the movable decoration member 22 in accordance with the accessory drive data specified by the effect contents. For example, in the present embodiment, as described later, in the gaming state in which the AT does not operate, lock / feature effects are performed based on information called “map”. At that time, the decoration member drive circuit 94 performs main control The movable decorative member 22 is driven at the same timing as the generation timing (generation game) of the lock controlled by the circuit 41 to perform a specific effect.

  The movable decorative member 22 is a member for effect, and is usually provided around the liquid crystal display device 10, and is disposed so as to be hidden by a decorative portion (not shown) when not performing effect. Then, when a specific effect is performed, the movable decorative member 22 is driven by the decorative member drive circuit 94 and exposed on the front surface of the liquid crystal display device 10. In the following, the movable decorative member 22 is referred to as a movable combination 22.

<Structure of data table stored in main ROM>
Next, configurations of various data tables stored in the main ROM 52 will be described with reference to FIGS. In the present embodiment, the reel effect (reel action) and the lock are performed in the gaming state called “continuous lock state (chance zone)” described later, but the main control circuit 41 performs operation control of the reel at this time. . Furthermore, in the present embodiment, even in the gaming state called “normal state” (ART non-operating state), lock effects are performed based on map information defining various lock effect patterns, but also the operation control of the reel at this time This is performed by the main control circuit 41. Therefore, in the present embodiment, various data tables (see FIGS. 41 to 43, and 46 to 62) necessary for the reel effect and the lock effect are also stored in the main ROM 52.

[Symbol arrangement table]
First, the symbol arrangement table will be described with reference to FIG. The symbol arrangement table is data for specifying the position of each symbol in the rotational 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 (hereinafter referred to as symbol code (FIG. 6) Define the correspondence with the symbol code table of

  In the symbol arrangement table, when the reel index is detected, the position of the symbol arranged in the middle region of each reel in the frame of the display window 4 is defined as “0”. Then, in each reel, "0" to "20" corresponding to the symbol counter are designated as symbol positions in the order of proceeding in the direction of rotation of the reel (direction of arrow A in FIG. 6) 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 symbols displayed in the upper, middle and lower regions of each reel in the frame of the display window 4 Can identify the type of For example, when the value of the symbol counter corresponding to the left reel 3L is "7", in the upper, middle and lower regions of the left reel 3L in the frame of the display window 4, "#" A symbol corresponding to "bell A", "watermelon" at symbol position "7" and "rip" at symbol position "6" is displayed.

[Symbol combination table]
Next, the symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 10. The symbol combination table defines the correspondence between the combination of symbols predetermined according to the type of benefit, the display combination (storage area) and the number of payouts. 7 to 10, a combination of symbols which is displayed when a combination of symbols related to "bell" can not be displayed although a small winning combination according to "bell" is won internally ("Bell spill 1" to "Bell spill 20") is also described together. The display of the combination of symbols related to these "bell spills" is one of the transition conditions of the RT gaming state, as described later.

  In the present embodiment, when the combination of the symbols displayed by the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R along the winning determination line matches the combination of the symbols specified in the symbol combination table, it is determined to be winning. Be done. Then, when it is determined that the player has won, the player is provided with benefits such as payout of medals, activation of replay, and activation of a bonus game. When the combination of symbols displayed along the winning determination line does not match any of the combinations of symbols specified in the symbol combination table, it is a so-called "loss". That is, in the present embodiment, the symbol combination of "loss" is defined by not defining the symbol combination corresponding to "loss" in the symbol combination table. The present invention is not limited to this, and an item of "loss" may be provided in the symbol combination table to directly define "loss".

  The various data described in the display combination column in the symbol combination table is data for identifying a combination of symbols displayed along the winning determination line. The "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.

  Also, the data of “storage area” in the display combination column is data for specifying a display combination storage area (see FIG. 63) described later in which the corresponding display combination is stored. In the present embodiment, 25 display combination storage areas are provided. And in this embodiment, the bit pattern (data pattern of 1 byte) is the same, and the display combination with different contents is managed as another display combination according to the difference of "storage area".

  The numerical values described in the payout amount column in the symbol combination table indicate the number of medals to be paid out to the player. In the combination of symbols to which one or more numerical values are given as data of "the number of payouts", the medals of the same number as the numerical values are paid out. In the present embodiment, for example, when any one of “bell middle row 1” to “bell middle row 8” is determined as the display combination, payout of medals is performed. In this case, 14 medals are paid out regardless of the number of inserted cards (three or two). In addition, for example, one of “watermelon upper 1” to “watermelon upper 8” is determined as the display combination, and when the number of inserted cards is 3, 12 medals are paid out and the number of inserted cards is 2 In the case of a piece, 14 medals are paid out. In the present embodiment, the display combination on which such medals are paid out is generically referred to as "small combination".

  Moreover, in the present embodiment, a combination of symbols related to replay (replay) as a display combination, for example, “7-rip”, “BAR-rip”, “rip”, “chance” shown in the symbol combination table of FIGS. When any one of the combinations of symbols related to "rip" and "RT1 to" is determined, a replay operation is performed. Furthermore, when one of "BB1" and "BB2" is determined as a display combination, the operation of the big bonus game is performed.

[Bonus activated table]
Next, the bonus operation 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. 64), which will be described later, provided in the main RAM 53, a bonus end number counter, a possible game number counter, and a possible game number counter. Specify.

  The game state flag is data for identifying the type of bonus game in operation. In the present embodiment, regular bonus ("RB") and big bonus ("BB") are provided as bonus games. In addition, "RB" is what is called what is called a 1st type special role thing. "BB" is called an item continuous operation device according to a first type special item, and operates "RB" continuously. Therefore, when "BB" is activated, "RB" is also activated. Moreover, in this embodiment, two types ("BB1" and "BB2") of "BB" are provided. In the present embodiment, although "BB1" and "BB2" are managed by the same gaming state flag, the present invention is not limited to this, and individual gaming state flags for "BB1" and "BB2" are used. You may give it.

  The value of the bonus end number counter defined in the bonus operation time table is data indicating the number of medals to be paid out (prescribed number) which triggers the end of the bonus game. In the present embodiment, the operations of “BB1” and “BB2” are ended when payout of a larger number of medals than the prescribed number “336” is performed.

  Specifically, first, the value of the "bonus end number counter" specified in the bonus operation time table is actually stored in the bonus end number counter. Next, after the BB operation, every time the medals are paid out, the value of the bonus end number counter is subtracted. Then, the operation of "BB" is ended on condition that the value of the bonus end number counter becomes less than "0" (negative value).

  The possible game number counter is data for managing the number of remaining playable games at the time of RB operation, that is, the number of possible games. The possible winning number counter is data for managing the number of remaining games capable of displaying a combination of symbols relating to winning at the time of RB operation, that is, the number of possible winning numbers.

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

  In the present embodiment, as the RT gaming state, six types of states of RT0 gaming state to RT5 gaming state are provided, in which the winning probability of replay (replay) is mutually different. Specifically, as shown in various internal lottery tables (see FIGS. 14 to 19) described later, the winning probability (medium probability) of replay in the RT2 gaming state is the RT0 gaming state, the RT1 gaming state, and the RT5 gaming state Of the RT3 gaming state and the RT4 gaming state is higher than that of the RT2 gaming state.

  Further, in the pachislot 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, but for details of the transition flow of the RT gaming state, A more specific description will be given later with reference to FIG. In the present specification, the gaming state (including the “BB gaming state” described later) controlled by the main control circuit 41 (main CPU 51) is “mainly”, for example, “RT0 gaming state” to “RT5 gaming state”. Also referred to as gaming state.

[Internal lottery table determination table]
Next, the internal lottery table determination table will be described with reference to FIG. The internal lottery table determination table defines the correspondence between the internal lottery table used in various gaming states, the number of inserted medals, and the number of times of lottery.

  For example, when the gaming state is a normal gaming (non-bonus gaming) state, an internal lottery table for general gaming state (see FIGS. 14 to 19) described later is used, and “54” is set as the number of lottery. Further, when the gaming state is the RB gaming state (BB gaming state), the later-described internal lottery table for RB gaming state (see FIG. 20) is used, and “1” is set as the number of times of lottery. In the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal game (non-bonus game) state, one game is performed with three medals inserted, and the gaming state is the RB gaming state (BB gaming state). One game is played by inserting two medals.

[Internal lottery table]
Next, the internal lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 to 20. The internal lottery table defines the correspondence between data pointers in various winning numbers and lottery values when this data pointer is determined.

  The data pointer is data acquired as a result of lottery performed with reference to the internal lottery table, and is for specifying an internal winning combination defined by an internal winning combination determination table (see FIGS. 21 to 27) described later. It is data. The data pointer is provided with a small winning combination / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer. Further, the lottery value is defined for each setting (settings 1 to 6) for adjusting a preset expectation value of lottery.

  In the internal lottery process of the present embodiment, first, random number values extracted from a predetermined numerical value range (for example, 0 to 65535) are sequentially subtracted by lottery values defined corresponding to the respective winning numbers. Next, it is determined (internal lottery) whether the result of subtraction has become negative (whether so-called "worried" has occurred). Then, if the result of subtraction becomes negative (a “digit” occurs) at a predetermined winning number, it means that the winning number has been won, and the data point assigned to the corresponding 籤 number is acquired.

  Therefore, in the internal lottery process of the present embodiment, the probability that assigned data (that is, data pointer) is determined is higher as the winning number is larger and the numerical value defined as the lottery value is larger. In addition, the winning probability of each winning number can be represented by “lottery value defined for each winning number / number of all random values that may be extracted (random number denominator: 65536)”.

(1) Internal lottery table for normal gaming state (RT0) FIG. 14 is a diagram showing the configuration of the internal lottery table for normal gaming state (RT0). This internal gaming state internal lottery table is used when the gaming state is the general gaming state (non-bonus gaming state) and the RT gaming state is the RT0 gaming state.

  The internal lottery table for the normal gaming state defines the relationship between the lottery value and the data pointer corresponding to the winning numbers "1" to "54". For example, in the normal gaming state, when referring to the internal lottery table for the general gaming state, the probability that the winning number "1" will be won and the "1" is acquired as the small winning combination / replay data pointer is "8400 / It will be 65536 ".

  In the internal lottery table for the general gaming state, the internal winning combinations corresponding to the small winning combination / replay data pointers “1” to “27” are predetermined internal winning combinations (for example, “7 reps”) related to the replay (replay) BAR lip "," rip "," chance lip "," RT1 lip "to" RT4 lip ") (refer to the internal winning combination determination table for small part and replay shown in FIGS. 22 to 27 described later). In the RT0 gaming state, in each setting (settings 1 to 6), the sum of the lottery values of winning numbers “1” to “27” corresponding to the internal winning combination relating to replay is “8977”. Therefore, in the RT0 gaming state, the probability that the internal winning combination relating to the re-game is internally won is "8977/65536".

  In addition, the internal winning combinations corresponding to the small part / replay data pointers “28” to “51” are predetermined internal winning combinations (for example, “bell”, “fixed part”, “watermelon”, It is an internal winning combination pertaining to "gate", "strong gate", "medium cherry", "corn cherry" and "strong cherry". In the winning numbers “1” to “51”, the bonus pointer is “0”, and “BB” and the other role (small role / replay) do not win.

  Further, in the general gaming state internal lottery table, the bonus pointer "1" is assigned to the winning number "52", and the small winning combination / replay data pointer "0" is assigned. That is, in the winning number "52", only "BB" ("BB1" and "BB2") is internally won, and "BB" and the other part (small part / replay) do not overlap (described later) Refer to the internal winning combination determination table for bonus shown in FIG.

  Furthermore, in the general gaming state internal lottery table, the bonus pointer "1" is assigned to the winning number "53", and the small winning combination / replay data pointer "26" is assigned. Further, a bonus pointer “1” is assigned to the winning number “54”, and a small winning combination / replay data pointer “51” is assigned. That is, in the winning numbers "53" and "54", "BB" and the other part (small part / replay) overlap and win. In the RT0 gaming state, the sum of the lottery values of the respective winning numbers in each setting is “21490”, and the probability of “loss” is “44046/65536”.

(2) Internal lottery table for RT1 FIG. 15 is a diagram showing the configuration of the internal lottery table for RT1. The internal lottery table for RT1 is used when the gaming state is the normal gaming state (non-bonus gaming state) and the RT gaming state is the RT1 gaming state. The internal lottery table for RT1 defines the relationship between lottery values and data pointers at winning numbers “1” to “27”.

  When the internal lottery table for RT1 is selected, in the internal gaming table for general gaming state (for RT0) shown in FIG. 14, the lottery values defined for the winning numbers “1” to “27” are for RT1. It is rewritten to the lottery value specified in the internal lottery table. As a result, the winning probability of the internal winning combinations (winning numbers “1” to “27”) related to winning possible replaying is changed. At this time, the same lottery value is used without changing the lottery values of the winning numbers "28" to "54" of the internal gaming table for the general gaming state.

  In the present embodiment, in the RT1 gaming state, the sum of the lottery values of winning numbers “1” to “27” corresponding to the internal winning combination relating to replay of each setting (settings 1 to 6) is “11077”. It becomes. Therefore, in the RT1 gaming state, the probability that the internal winning combination relating to the replay is internally won is "11077/65536", which is slightly higher than that of the RT0 gaming state (8977/65536).

(3) Internal lottery table for RT2 FIG. 16 is a diagram showing the configuration of the internal lottery table for RT2. The internal lottery table for RT2 is used when the gaming state is the normal gaming state (non-bonus gaming state) and the RT gaming state is the RT2 gaming state. The internal lottery table for RT2 defines the relationship between lottery values and data pointers at winning numbers “1” to “27”.

  When the internal lottery table for RT2 is selected, in the internal gaming table for general gaming state (for RT0) shown in FIG. 14, the lottery value defined for the winning numbers “1” to “27” is for RT2 It is rewritten to the lottery value specified in the internal lottery table. As a result, the winning probability of the internal winning combinations (winning numbers “1” to “27”) related to winning possible replaying is changed. At this time, the same lottery value is used without changing the lottery values of the winning numbers "28" to "54" of the internal gaming table for the general gaming state.

  In the present embodiment, in the RT2 gaming state, the sum of the lottery values of winning numbers “1” to “27” corresponding to the internal winning combination relating to the replay (replay) of each setting (settings 1 to 6) is “20000”. It becomes. Therefore, in the RT2 gaming state, the probability of winning an internal winning combination relating to replay is "20000/65536", which is higher than that of the RT0 gaming state and the RT1 gaming state (8977/65536 and 11077/65536). In the internal lottery table for RT2, lottery values ("1250") are defined for winning numbers "7" to "22", respectively, and they relate to "RT1 lip", "RT3 lip" and "RT4 lip". The internal winning combination of replay is set to be easy to win.

(4) Internal lottery table for RT3 FIG. 17 is a diagram showing the configuration of the internal lottery table for RT3. The internal lottery table for RT3 is used when the gaming state is a normal gaming state (non-bonus gaming state) and the RT gaming state is an RT3 gaming state. The internal lottery table for RT3 defines the relationship between lottery values and data pointers at winning numbers “1” to “27”.

  When the internal lottery table for RT3 is selected, in the general gaming state (for RT0) internal lottery table shown in FIG. 14, the lottery value defined for the winning numbers “1” to “27” is for RT3. It is rewritten to the lottery value specified in the internal lottery table. As a result, the winning probability of the internal winning combinations (winning numbers “1” to “27”) related to winning possible replaying is changed. At this time, the same lottery value is used without changing the lottery values of the winning numbers "28" to "54" of the internal gaming table for the general gaming state.

  In the present embodiment, in the RT3 gaming state, the sum of the lottery values of winning numbers “1” to “27” corresponding to the internal winning combination relating to the replay (replay) of each setting (settings 1 to 6) is “36087”. It becomes. Therefore, in the RT3 gaming state, the probability of winning the internal winning combination relating to replay is "36087/65536", which is higher than that of the RT2 gaming state (20000/65536).

(5) Internal lottery table for RT4 FIG. 18 is a diagram showing the configuration of the internal lottery table for RT4. The internal lottery table for RT4 is used when the gaming state is the normal gaming state (non-bonus gaming state) and the RT gaming state is the RT4 gaming state. The internal lottery table for RT4 defines the relationship between lottery values and data pointers at winning numbers “1” to “27”.

  When the internal lottery table for RT4 is selected, in the general gaming state (RT0) internal lottery table shown in FIG. 14, the lottery values defined in the winning numbers “1” to “27” are internal for RT4. It is rewritten to the lottery value specified in the lottery table. As a result, the winning probability of the internal winning combinations (winning numbers “1” to “27”) related to winning possible replaying is changed. At this time, the same lottery value is used without changing the lottery values of the winning numbers "28" to "54" of the internal gaming table for the general gaming state.

  In the present embodiment, in the RT4 gaming state, the sum of the lottery values of winning numbers “1” to “27” corresponding to the internal winning combination relating to the replay (replay) of each setting (settings 1 to 6) is “21251”. It becomes. Therefore, in the RT4 gaming state, the probability that the internal winning combination for replaying is won is “21251/65536”, which is lower than that of the RT3 gaming state (36087/65536), but that of the RT2 gaming state (20,000 / 65 Slightly higher than that of 65536). In the RT4 internal lottery table, the lottery value (“21251”) is defined only for the winning number “24”, and it is set so that the internal winning combination of the replay related to “7 lip” can be easily won. There is.

(6) Internal lottery table for RT5 FIG. 19 is a diagram showing the configuration of the internal lottery table for RT5. The internal lottery table for RT5 is used when the gaming state is the normal gaming state (non-bonus gaming state) and the RT gaming state is the RT5 gaming state. The internal lottery table for RT5 defines the relationship between lottery values and data pointers at winning numbers “1” to “27”.

  When the internal lottery table for RT5 is selected, in the internal gaming table for general gaming state (for RT0) shown in FIG. 14, the lottery value defined for the winning numbers “1” to “27” is for RT4. It is rewritten to the lottery value specified in the internal lottery table. As a result, the winning probability of the internal winning combinations (winning numbers “1” to “27”) related to winning possible replaying is changed. At this time, the same lottery value is used without changing the lottery values of the winning numbers "28" to "54" of the internal gaming table for the general gaming state.

  In the present embodiment, in the RT5 gaming state, the sum of the lottery values of winning numbers “1” to “27” corresponding to the internal winning combination relating to replay of each setting (settings 1 to 6) is “8977”. It becomes. Therefore, in the RT5 gaming state, the probability of winning the internal winning combination relating to replay is "8977/65536", which is the same as that of the RT0 gaming state. In the RT5 gaming state, the winning probability (8977/65536) of the winning number "1" is slightly higher than that of the RT0 gaming state (8400/65536).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the probability of winning the internal winning combination relating to replay is changed according to the RT gaming state, so the probability of “loss” also varies according to the RT gaming state.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the internal lottery table for the standard gaming state (for RT0) serving as a reference, according to the RT gaming state, winning numbers "1" to "1" corresponding to the internal winning combination pertaining to replay. Although it was set as the structure which changes only the lottery value which concerns on replay using the table which prescribed only the lottery value of 27 ", this invention is not limited to this. An internal lottery table for RT1 to RT5 may be provided which defines the relationship between the lottery value and the data pointer for all winning numbers separately from the internal gaming table for the normal gaming state (for RT0).

(6) RB internal lottery table FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a configuration of the RB internal lottery table. This RB internal lottery table is referred to when the gaming state is the RB gaming state (BB gaming state). The RB internal lottery table defines the correspondence between the lottery value and the data pointer corresponding to the winning number "1".

  In this embodiment, since the lottery value of winning number “1” defined in the internal lottery table for RB is “65536”, the winning number “1” must be won in the BB gaming state (RB gaming state). , And the data pointer for small role / replay "52" is acquired. The internal winning combination corresponding to the data pointer for small winning combination / replay “52” is all “small winning combination” (refer to the internal winning combination determination table for small winning combination / replay shown in FIGS. 22 to 27 described later) . Further, the lottery value defined in the winning number "1" is commonly used in the settings 1 to 6.

[Internal winning combination decision 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 data pointer is determined, data of the internal winning combination is uniquely acquired by the internal winning combination determination table.

  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 which permits display along the winning determination line. "Internal winning combination" is represented by 1-byte data in the same manner as "display combination" in the symbol combination table shown in FIGS. 7 to 10, and a unique symbol for each bit in the 1-byte data. A combination of is assigned. In addition, when the data pointer is "0", the contents of "Internal winning combination" become "lost", but this is a combination of all the symbols defined by the symbol combination table shown in FIGS. Indicates that the display of is not permitted.

(1) Internal winning combination determination table for bonus FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a configuration of an internal winning combination determination table for bonus. The bonus internal winning combination determination table defines an internal winning combination relating to the operation of the bonus game for “1” to “4” of the bonus data pointer.

  The “o” mark in the bonus internal winning combination determination table indicates the internal winning combination to be won in the acquired bonus data pointer. For example, when “1” is acquired as the bonus data pointer, “BB1” and “BB2” are duplicated as internal winning combinations.

(2) Small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table FIGS. 22 to 27 are diagrams showing a configuration of a small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table. The internal winning combination determination table for the small winning combination / replay defines the small winning combination and the replay combination for internal winning for “1” to “52” of the small winning combination / replay data pointer. That is, the internal winning combination determination table for the small winning combination / replay defines the correspondence between the small winning combination / replay data pointer and the internal winning combination pertaining to the payout of the medal or the internal winning combination pertaining to the operation of the replay.

  In the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, the “o” mark indicates an internal winning combination to be won in the acquired small winning combination / replay data pointer. For example, when “1” is acquired as a small part / replay data pointer, “Rip upper row 1” to “Rip upper row 8”, “Rip CD (cross down) 1” to “Rip as an internal winning combination” The CD 8 ′ ′ and the “rip CU (cross-up) 1” to “rip CU 4” win a duplicate. Also, for example, when “28” is acquired as a small part / replay data pointer, “Bell middle 1” to “Bell middle 8”, “Bell CD 1”, and “Bell CD 2” as internal winning combinations. Will win a duplicate.

[Roller stop number selection table]
Next, with reference to FIG. 28, the rotation stop number selection table will be described. The rotation stop number selection table defines the correspondence between the small part and replay data pointer and the rotation stop number. The spinning stop number is data used when acquiring various data required in the reel stop initial setting process described later.

  In the present embodiment, the rotation stop number selection table defines different rotation stop numbers for each of the small winning combination / replay data pointers. For example, when the small part and replay data pointer is "3", the rotation stop number "3" is selected.

  In the present embodiment, the example of defining the different rotation stop numbers for each small part and replay data pointer is shown as the rotation stop number selection table, but the present invention is not limited to this. The data may be reduced by defining the same rotation stop number for different small role / replay data pointers.

[Reel Stop Initial Setting Table]
Next, the reel stop initialization setting table will be described with reference to FIG. The reel stop initial setting table defines the correspondence between the rotation stop number and various data used in the pull-in priority order table selection process described later and the process of determining the number of sliding symbols of each reel described later. Specifically, the reel stop initial setting table includes a 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 The correspondence between the table change initial data and the irregular push table selection data is defined.

  The drawing priority order table selection table number and the drawing priority order table number are data used for the drawing priority order table selection process. For example, in the reel stop initial setting table, if the draw-in priority table number corresponding to the spinning stop number is specified, the pull-in priority table number specified in the draw-in priority table (see FIG. 37) is corresponded. It is possible to obtain data on the priority of the display combination. Also, in the reel stop initialization table, if the draw-in priority table number corresponding to the spinning stop number is not defined, the draw-in priority table selection table corresponding to the draw-in priority table selection table number (see FIG. 36). With reference to FIG. 5, the drawing priority table number is determined.

  The forward press table selection data, the forward press table change data, and the forward press table change initial data specify the stop table (see FIGS. 30 and 32 to 34) to be referred to when the forward press is performed. It is data to do. In the present specification, “forward press” is a stop operation when the first stop operation (the first stop operation) is performed on the left reel 3L, specifically, Corresponding to the pressing order of "middle left" and "middle left".

  The irregular press table selection data is data for specifying a stop table (see FIG. 35) to be referred to when the irregular press is performed. In the present specification, “anomalous push” is a stop operation when the first stop operation is performed on the middle reel 3C or the right reel 3R, and “middle left and right”, “middle right left”, “middle right left” Corresponding to the pressing order of "right middle left" and "right left middle".

  In this 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, it corresponds to the value obtained by adding one of the number of sliding symbols “0” to “4” to the value of the symbol counter corresponding to the relevant reel when the stop operation is detected. The symbol position is determined as a symbol position at which the rotation of the reel is stopped (this is referred to as a "scheduled stop position"). The symbol position corresponding to the value of the symbol counter corresponding to the corresponding reel when the stop operation is detected is the symbol position at which the stop of the rotation of the reel is started, which is referred to as "stop start position".

  That is, the number of sliding symbols is the amount of rotation of the reel from when the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 17S to when the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped. In other words, it is the number of symbols passing through the middle step area of the corresponding reel of the display window 4 in the period from when the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 17S to when the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped. 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 symbols is obtained according to the stop start position of each reel. In the present embodiment, the number of sliding symbols is acquired based on the stop table, but this is a temporary one, and the acquired number of sliding symbols does not immediately determine the planned stop position of the reel.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when there is a more appropriate number of sliding symbols than the number of sliding symbols (hereinafter referred to as “sliding number determination data”) acquired based on a stop table described later, a drawing priority order table described later The number of sliding symbols is changed with reference to (see FIG. 37). The sliding piece number determination data is referred to in order to determine the search order when comparing the priorities for each symbol from the stop start position to the symbol position four symbols ahead, which is the maximum sliding symbol number.

  In the present embodiment, the stop table to be referred to is used properly depending on the forward press and the irregular press. In the case of the forward pressing, the forward pressing first stop stop table (see FIG. 30) and the forward pressing second and third stop stop tables (see FIGS. 32 to 34) are referred to. On the other hand, if the irregular pressing is performed, the irregular pressing time stop table (see FIG. 35) is referred to.

[Stop table for first stop at first press]
Next, with reference to FIG. 30, the stop table for the first push first stop will be described. The forward press first stop stop table shown in FIG. 30 is referred to when the forward press table selection data is “01”. The stop table for the first press at the first stop defines the correspondence between the stop start positions “0” to “20” of the left reel 3L, the sliding symbol number determination data, and the change status. The change status is used when referring to a forward pressing control change table (see FIG. 31) described later.

[Order change control control table]
Next, with reference to FIG. 31, the forward pressing control change table will be described. The forward push control change table defines the correspondence between the change target position (the planned stop position of the left reel 3L), the change data selection value, the change status, and the forward press second and third stop stop table numbers. . The change data selection value is a value obtained by adding the forward change table change data and the change status. For example, the change data change value acquired based on the reel stop initial setting table (refer to FIG. 29) and the stop table for forward pressing first stop (refer to FIG. 30) is “1” If the position is “18”, the change status is “0”, and when the forward push is performed, the stop table numbers for the second and third stops are “09”. When no change table data is registered in the target position in the forward push control change table, the stop table number is not changed.

[Stop table for 2nd and 3rd stops when pressing forward and stop table with irregular pressing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 32 to FIG. 35, the stop table for the second and third stops at the time of forward pressing and the stop table for the irregular press will be described. The first and second stop tables and the abnormal stop table define one byte of stop data according to each of the symbol positions “0” to “20”.

  In addition, the stop table for the second and third stops for forward pressing shown in FIG. 32 is referred to when the stop table number for the second and third stops for forward pressing is “09”. Further, the forward push second / third stop table shown in FIG. 33 is referred to when the forward press second / third stop table number is “10”. Furthermore, the stop table for the second and third stops for forward pressing shown in FIG. 34 is referred to when the stop table number for the second and third stops for forward pressing is “18”.

  The irregular push stop table shown in FIG. 35 is referred to when the abnormal time table selection data is “03”. When a combination of stop data of A line data of each reel surrounded by a thick solid line in the irregular press stop table shown in FIG. 35 is obtained, a combination of symbols relating to “bell middle 1” (“bell A "-" bell A "-" bell A ") is displayed on the winning judgment line (center line). In addition, when a combination of stop data of A line data of each reel surrounded by double lines in the irregular push stop table is obtained, a combination of symbols related to “bell middle 8” (“bell B − “Bell B”-“Bell B”) is displayed on the winning judgment line (center line).

  Is stop data specified in each stop table of the second and third stop stop tables and abnormal stop table at the time of forward pressing appropriate as the position where the symbol position to which it is associated is to stop the rotation of the reel? It has the information of no. Then, this stop data is information on whether or not the corresponding symbol position is suitable as a position to stop the rotation of the reel, and a row of bits corresponding to the row of “A line” in each stop table and a row of “B line” Allocate to the bit corresponding to. Further, the stop data is defined by assigning information as to which of the two types of information to be adopted to the bit corresponding to the “line change” column in each stop table.

  That is, the second and third stop tables for forward pressing and the abnormal stop table for forward pressing define a plurality of ways of determining the position at which to stop the rotation of the reel. Therefore, even if the stop start position is the same symbol position, it is possible to make the position at which the rotation of the reel is stopped different, based on the stop position at the first stop and the like. By adopting such a configuration, compression of information can be achieved.

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

  Then, with reference to the designated bit string, it is sequentially searched whether "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 for which "1" is defined as the corresponding data is calculated, and the difference is determined as the number of sliding symbols determination data.

  Note that whether to change the reference bit string from the "A line" column to the "B line" column refers to the "line change" column, and "1" is specified in the data corresponding to the stop start position. It is decided by whether it is done or not. Then, when it is determined that the line change is to be performed, thereafter, the column of “B line” is designated, and the above search is performed.

[Import priority table selection table]
Next, with reference to FIG. 36, a leading priority table selection table will be described. The drawing priority order table selection table defines the correspondence between the combination of the drawing priority order selection number and the pressing order of the stop button, and the drawing priority order table number in each combination. The drawing priority order table number is data for acquiring information on the priority of the display combination defined in the drawing priority order table (see FIG. 37).

  For example, when the first drum (left reel 3L) is stopped for the first time, the data in the "first drum (left reel) first stop" column in the pull-in priority order table selection table is referred to. Then, when the first cylinder (left reel 3L) is stopped for the first time, and the pull-in priority order table selection data is “1”, the pull-up priority order table does not matter regardless of the pressing order of the second stop and the third stop. "02" is acquired as the number.

  Also, for example, when the first drum (left reel 3L) is stopped at the first position and the pull-in priority order table selection data is “19”, the middle reel 3C is pressed at the second stop, and the right is stopped at the third stop. When the reel 3R is pressed (when the order is correct), the pull-in priority order table number is changed from "05" to "04". However, when the first cylinder (left reel 3L) is stopped at the first time and the pull-in priority order table selection data is "19", the right reel 3R is pressed at the second stop, and the middle reel 3C is stopped at the third stop. When the key is pressed (in the case of incorrect order of pushing order), "05" is acquired as the drawing priority order table number without changing the drawing priority order table number.

[Import priority table]
Next, with reference to FIG. 37, the drawing priority order table will be described. The pull-in priority order table defines the correspondence between pull-in data for each storage area type and the predetermined priority thereof in each of the pull-in priority table numbers “00” to “05”.

  In addition to the number of sliding pieces obtained based on the stop table, the drawing priority order table is used to search whether there is a more appropriate number of sliding pieces. The priority order is data that defines the order in which the stop display (pulled in) is preferentially given among the types of combinations of symbols related to winning. In addition, each pull-in data is 1 as in the case of “internal winning combination” in the internal winning combination determination table shown in FIGS. 21 to 27 and “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 1-byte data.

  In the present embodiment, first, the number of sliding symbols is acquired based on the above-described forward-pushing first stop table (see FIG. 30). However, if 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. That is, in the present embodiment, the more appropriate number of sliding symbols is determined based on the priority of the combination of symbols for permitting the stop display by the internal winning combination regardless of the number of sliding symbols acquired by the stop table.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 37, not only the priority of the internal winning combination differs according to the drawing priority table number but also the number of divisions of the priority. Specifically, in the case where the pull-in priority table number is "00" to "02", the number of divisions of the priority is set to 5, and when the pull-in priority table number is "03", the priority is set. If the number of divisions of is 3 and the pull-in priority table number is “04” and “05”, the number of divisions of priority is set to 2. Here, in order to simplify the description, the priority when the pull-in priority table number is "00" will be described, and the description of the priority in the other pull-in priority table numbers will be omitted.

  When the drawing priority order table number is “00”, “watermelon middle row 3” to “watermelon middle row 4”, “watermelon CD 1” to “watermelon CD 4”, “bell lower 1” to “priority 1” The pull-in data corresponding to the bell lower part 6 "and" RT4 lip 1 "to" RT4 lip 8 "are defined. In the priority order "2", retraction data corresponding to "bell middle stage 1" to "bell middle stage 8", "RT2 lip 1" to "RT2 lip 4", and "RT3 lip 1" to "RT3 lip 2" Is defined.

  In the priority order "3", "all cherry", "all gate 1" to "all gate 4", "rip CU 1" to "rip CU 4", "rip CD 1" to "rip CD 8", "rip upper row 1" The pull-in data corresponding to “Rip upper stage 8”, “7 lip middle stage 1” to “7 lip middle stage 10”, and “7 lip CU1” to “7 lip CU4” are defined. Note that “all cherries” refers to all internal winning combinations (“medium cherry 1”, “medium cherry 2”, “corners”) related to “cherry” defined in the internal winning combination determination table in FIGS. "Cherry 1", "corn cherry 2", "strong cherry 1" to "strong cherry 4"). Also, “All gates 1” to “All gates 4” are defined in the internal winning combination determination table in FIGS. 21 to 27, “Gate upper stage 1” to “Gate upper stage 4”, “Gate lower stage 1” ~ Indicates the internal winning combination of “lower gate 4” and “strong gate 1” to “strong gate 4”.

  In the priority order “4”, “RT1 RIP middle stage 1” to “RT1 RIP middle stage 2”, “RT1 RIP lower stage 9” to “RT1 RIP lower stage 16”, “RT1 RIP upper stage 1” to “RT1 RIP upper stage 8”, And, the retraction data corresponding to “7 Lip CU5” to “7 Lip CU6” is defined. And in the priority order "5", "Chance Lip upper row 1" to "Chance lip upper row 8", "Chance lip CD 1" to "Chance lip CD 3", "BAR Lip upper row 1" to "BAR Lip upper row 5", The retraction data corresponding to “BAR RIP middle stage 1” to “BAR RIP middle stage 6”, “BB1”, and “BB2” are defined.

  When the draw-in priority order table number is "00", the stop indication (draw-in) of the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination defined in the priority order "1" is from the stop indication of the other symbol combinations Is also done preferentially.

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

  The search order table defines sliding piece number determination data obtained based on the above-described stop table, and its search order. That is, in the present embodiment, the order of numerical values to be preferentially applied is determined based on the sliding piece number determination data. Further, the search order table is provided on the assumption that there is a plurality of sliding pieces having the same priority, and is configured to apply a higher order search order.

  In the present embodiment, as described in the priority attraction-in control process of FIG. 103 described later, each numerical value is searched sequentially from the lower search order “5” of the search order table, and corresponds to the search order “1”. The number of sliding pieces is given priority from the numerical value of

[Correspondence list of internal winning combination and pressing order]
Next, with reference to FIG. 39, the correspondence between the internal winning combination and the pressing order will be described. 39 is a correspondence table between the internal winning combination and the pressing order, and “RT1” to “RT4” described in FIG. 39 indicate the RT gaming state of the transition destination.

  In this embodiment, the stop display of the combination of various symbols related to “RT1 lip” to “RT4 lip” defined in the internal winning combination determination table in FIG. 21 to FIG. 27, and various symbols related to “bell” The success or failure of the combination stop display relates to the operation of each RT gaming state as shown in the transition condition of the RT gaming state in the RT transition table (see FIG. 12). And in this embodiment, the pushing order is respectively with respect to the success or failure of the stop display of the combination of the various symbols which concern on "RT 1 lip"-"RT 4 lip", and the combination of the various symbols which concern on "bell". It is set.

  For example, when "11" is acquired as the data pointer for small role / replay, as defined in the internal winning combination determination table of FIGS. 21 to 27, "RT1 Lip", "RT3 Lip" and "RT3 The internal winning combinations that permit the display of various symbol combinations according to “RT4 Lip” are respectively determined. In this case (for small part and replay data pointer "11"), the order of pushing "middle left and right" surrounded by thick solid lines in Fig. 39 and "middle right and left" surrounded by double lines. Is assigned.

  That is, when “11” is acquired as the small part / replay data pointer, “RT3 rep” (“RT3 rep”) is performed on the condition that the pressing order of the stop button performed by the player is “middle left and right”. The combination of symbols related to 1 "or" RT3 lip 2 "is stopped and displayed. In addition, when the order of pressing the stop button performed by the player is "middle right left", the symbol combination relating to "RT4 Lip" (one of "RT4 Lip 1" to "RT4 Lip 8") is displayed as a stop. Be done. On the other hand, when the pressing order performed by the player is not "middle left and right" and "middle right left", the combination of symbols related to "RT 1 lip" is stopped and displayed.

  That is, the player performs the game by executing the pushing order surrounded by the thick solid line and the double line in FIG. 39 set in each of the small part and replay data pointers “2” to “22”. It is possible to shift to a gaming state advantageous to the player. Here, the "preferred gaming state" refers to a gaming state in which transition to the RT3 gaming state (ART state) is finally possible. In this embodiment, as shown in the RT transition table of FIG. 12, in order to shift from the RT1 gaming state to the RT3 gaming state, it is necessary to go through the RT2 gaming state and the RT4 gaming state. Therefore, here, not only the RT3 gaming state, but also the RT2 gaming state and the RT4 gaming state are included in the “advantage gaming state”.

  In addition, for example, when “29 to 36” is acquired as the small part and replay data pointer, an internal winning combination that permits display of a combination of symbols relating to “bell” is determined (FIG. 21 to FIG. 27). Then, the pressing order of “middle left and right” and “middle right left” surrounded by thick solid lines in FIG. 39 is assigned to the small part and replay data pointers “29 to 36”.

  For example, when "29" is acquired as a small part / replay data pointer, the "bell" ("bell") is performed on the condition that the pressing order performed by the player is "middle left / right" or "middle right left". A combination of symbols pertaining to middle tier 1 "," bell middle tier 6 ", and" one of bell lower tier 1 "to" bell lower tier 6 "is stopped and displayed (see FIGS. 21 to 27). On the other hand, if the pressing order performed by the player is not "middle left and right" and "middle right left", the symbol combination related to "bell" if the pressing timing of the stop button on the rotating reel is a predetermined timing (correct) Is stopped. In addition, when the pressing timing of the stop button for the rotating reel is other than the predetermined timing (incorrect answer), a combination of symbols pertaining to "bell spill" (any of "bell spill 1" to "bell spill 20") ( 10) is displayed on stop.

[Symbol-corresponding winning operation flag data table]
Next, with reference to FIG. 40, the symbol-corresponding winning operation flag data table will be described. The symbol corresponding prize operation flag data table defines the correspondence between the reel type and the data of the internal winning combinations that can be displayed according to the symbol of each reel displayed on the prize judgment line. That is, by referring to the symbol corresponding prize operation flag data table, it is possible to determine the internal winning combination that can be displayed at that time. The symbol-corresponding winning operation flag data table is provided corresponding to the symbol combination table (see FIGS. 7 to 10).

  For example, when the symbol "gold 7" is stopped and displayed on the winning determination line of the left reel 3L, in the storage area 1 to 25 corresponding to the symbol code "00000001" (gold 7) in the reel type "left", A "1" is stored in the bit corresponding to the internal winning combination that can be displayed. The data defined by the symbol-corresponding winning operation flag data table is ANDed with data stored in a symbol code storage area (see FIG. 67) described later and stored.

[Flag conversion table]
Next, the flag conversion table will be described with reference to FIG. The flag conversion table defines the correspondence between the winning number and the effect flag number.

  In the present embodiment, in the gaming state called "continuous lock state (chance zone)" described later, predetermined reel effects and locks are executed according to the winning number (internal winning combination), but the rendering operation at this time is winning. The effect flag number is determined according to the number, and is a value used at that time. The flag conversion table is referred to in the effect flag selection process described later (see FIG. 83).

[Effect lottery table for continuous lock state]
Next, with reference to FIG. 42, the effect lock determination table for the continuous lock state will be described. The continuous lock state effect lottery table defines the correspondence between the effect flag number, the count subtraction value, the effect content lottery value, and the effect lottery value.

  The continuous lock state effect lottery table is referred to in the continuous lock state effect lottery process (see FIG. 85) described later. Then, the count subtraction value, the effect content lottery value and the effect lottery value are used to control the rendering operation in the “continuous lock state (chance zone)” described later.

  In addition, each internal winning combination described in the “content” column of the continuous lock state effect lottery table is an internal winning combination winning with the corresponding effect flag number (winning number). For example, in the effect lock determination table for continuous lock state of FIG. 42, “normal & push order lip” corresponds to the effect flag number “02”. In this case, since the effect flag number "02" corresponds to the winning numbers "2" to "22" and "25" to "27" (see FIG. 41), for the small winning combination and replay obtained with these winning numbers The internal winning combination corresponding to the data pointer is "normal & push order lip".

[Reel production pattern table]
Next, the reel effect pattern table (lock type determining means) will be described with reference to FIG. The reel effect pattern table indicates the correspondence between the value of the reel effect pattern and the count subtraction value and the value of the continuous lock state counter (storage means). The reel effect pattern table is referred to in the game start lock process (see FIG. 94) and the game end lock process (see FIG. 106) described later.

  For example, when the count subtraction value is “1”, a predetermined effect (“1 subtraction action”) corresponding to the value “01” of the reel effect pattern is performed. In the “1 subtraction action”, for example, effects such as one reel action and a lock operation are performed.

  Further, for example, when the value of the continuous lock state counter is “1”, a predetermined effect (“confirmation notification (one subtraction action)”) corresponding to the value “04” of the reel effect pattern is performed. In the “confirmation notification (1 subtraction action)”, for example, not only one reel action and locking operation but also an effect of notifying that the transition to ART has been decided on the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 10 or the like is performed. It will be.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in the reel effect pattern table (FIG. 43) and the effect lock table for continuous lock state (FIG. 42), the count subtraction value is any one of “1” to “3”. Therefore, in the "continuous lock state", a count subtraction value of at least "1" or more is obtained for each unit game.

[Transition flow of map configuration and sub management state]
In the present embodiment, as described above, in the “normal state” in which the ART does not operate, the lock effect and the feature effect that simultaneously operate the lock effect and the effect by the movable role 22 based on the map (map information) Do. The map data and various table data required for the lock and feature presentation are also stored in the main ROM 52. The present invention is not limited to this, and only the lock effect may be performed as the effect based on the map.

  Here, the schematic configuration of the map will be described with reference to FIG. The map is information that defines the number of games to be locked from the game after winning the map winning lottery described later. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 44, the map is a predetermined game number N (the number of staying games of the map: map game numbers) from the next game (first game) of the game (unit game) won for the map winning lottery. The presence or absence of the lock in each game within the game period until the game of) is specified. The “o” mark in FIG. 44 is a game in which the lock is generated, and in the example shown in FIG. 44, the lock is performed in the N−2 game from the next game (first game) of the map win. That is, when the map wins lottery in the "normal state" and a map as shown in FIG. 44 is set, a lock is generated in the N-2 game from the next game of the map win, and the movable role is interlocked with it. The object 22 is driven.

  The main control circuit 41 executes the lock process at the time of lock / feature effect, which is performed in the “normal state”. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 doubles as a means (lock control means) for controlling the lock function.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as described later, a plurality of types of maps are provided, and in the map winning lottery, one map (map number) is selected from the plurality of types of maps based on the internal winning combination. Also, as described later, the map game number N is determined by lottery processing using the map game number lottery table (see FIG. 53 described later) and the map game number subtraction lottery table (see FIG. 54 described later) after map winning. Be done. That is, the map game number N is randomly determined by lottery.

  In the present embodiment, in the case of winning a predetermined map from a plurality of maps in the map winning / lottery process in the “normal state”, the AT (ART) wins. Then, when the AT is determined in winning the predetermined map, the lock / feature effect game (the game of the number of map games) corresponding to the predetermined map is digested, and then the AT (navi) It is started.

  More specifically, in the present embodiment, eight types of maps (map 0 to map 7) are prepared as maps. The contents of each map are as follows.

  When the map 0 is selected, the map lottery is not won (missing), and the setting of the map is not performed. When one of the maps 1 to 3 is won, a lock and feature effect game is performed based on the map of the effect pattern 1, but the AT (ART) is not successful. Therefore, when any of the maps 1 to 3 is won, the AT (navigation) is not started after the lock and feature presentation game based on the won map is digested. That is, the lock / feature presentation performed when any of the maps 1 to 3 is won becomes a false precursor presentation of the ART winning (the so-called apt presentation).

  When map 4 or 5 is won, after the game of lock and feature effect based on the map is digested, the gaming state is called gaming state called "ART state" ("ART first hit state") described later An AT (navigation) that directly transitions is started. In addition, when winning a map 6 or 7, after the game of lock / feature effect based on the map is digested, the game state is referred to as “ART through the game state called“ 7 set pseudo bonus ”described later. An AT is started to shift to a gaming state called "state (" ART first hit state ").

  That is, when winning in any of maps 4 to 7 in the "normal state", ART wins, and after the game of lock and feature effect based on the map is digested, the gaming state is finally " The AT (navigation) to shift to the ART state is started. Therefore, the lock / feature presentation performed when any of the maps 4 to 7 is won is a presentation showing the precursor of ART winning.

  Here, the operation from the game of lock / feature presentation based on maps 4 to 7 and also to the AT start will be described in more detail. First, the map 4 is a map that is set when the AT (ART) is won by lottery processing of the map in a state where the map is not set. Then, when the map 4 is won, the AT (navigation) operation is started after the lock / feature effect game based on the map 4 ends.

  Map 5 was won by the lottery process of the map in a state in which one of the maps 1 to 3 is already set (the unit game during the game period of the lock and feature effect based on any of the maps 1 to 3) It is a map set in the case. When the map 5 is won, first, the information of the map 5 is held until the lock / feature effect game based on any of the maps 1 to 3 is ended (a holding flag is turned on, which will be described later) Become). Then, after the game of lock and feature effect based on any of the maps 1 to 3 ends, the game of lock and feature effect based on the map 5 is started. Then, after the game of the lock and feature effect based on the map 5 ends, the operation of the AT (navigation) is started.

  The map 6 is a map that is set when the “7-sort pseudo bonus” is won by the map lottery processing in a state where the map is not set. When the map 6 is won, the AT (navigation) operation is started after the lock / feature effect game based on the map 6 ends.

  In addition, map 7 is the state where one of maps 1 to 3 has already been set (the unit game during the game period of lock and feature effect based on any of maps 1 to 3) by the lottery processing of the map “7 It is a map set when the matching pseudo bonus is won. When the map 7 is won, first, the information of the map 7 is held until the lock / feature effect game based on any of the maps 1 to 3 is ended (a holding flag is turned on, which will be described later) Become). Then, after the game of the lock and feature effect based on any of the maps 1 to 3 is ended, the game of the lock and feature effect based on the map 7 is started. Then, after the game of lock and feature effect based on the map 7 ends, the operation of the AT (navigation) is started.

  In the present specification, for example, control by the sub control circuit 42 (sub CPU 81), such as the “normal state”, “ART state” (“ART first hit state”), “7 sets of simulated bonus”, etc. described above The various gaming states associated with the effects to be played are called "sub gaming states". The contents of the game played in each sub game state will be described in detail later with reference to the drawings.

  Here, the processing flow associated with the above-described map lottery will be described with reference to FIG. In this embodiment, in the "normal state", a map winning lottery ("map lottery" in FIG. 45) is performed, and if a map is won, a predetermined lock and feature effect game based on the corresponding map Are digested ("Map game digestion" in FIG. 45). At this time, when winning a predetermined map (one of the maps 4 to 7 in this embodiment) in the map winning lottery, the gaming state shifts to the "ART state" after the end of the map game.

  In the present embodiment, in the “normal state”, the probability of winning any of the maps 4 to 7 (ART winning probability) is a low probability state (hereinafter referred to as a sub management state 0), a high probability A state (hereinafter, referred to as sub-management state 1) and a state with an extremely high probability (hereinafter, referred to as sub-management state 2) are provided. The transition between these various sub-management states is controlled by a lottery process ("Sub-management state lottery" in FIG. 45) based on the internal winning combination performed by the main CPU 51 of the main control circuit 41.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 45, based on the internal winning combination, the sub-management state is changed from “sub-management state 0” (low probability state) to “sub-management state 1” (high probability state) Transition to management state 2 (super high probability state). Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-management state is changed from “sub-management state 1” (high probability state) or “sub-management state 2” (super high probability state) based on the internal winning combination, “sub management state 0”. Transition to (low probability state). However, in the present embodiment, there is not provided a flow for directly transitioning the sub-management state between the “sub-management state 1” (high probability state) and the “sub-management state 2” (very high probability state).

  Further, although not shown in FIG. 45, in the present embodiment, even when the sub gaming state is shifted from the “ART state” to the “normal state” (when the ART is ended), the lottery process of the sub management state of the transition destination is performed. Although it does, in that case, regardless of an internal winning combination, either of the sub management states 0-2 is selected.

  In the present embodiment, when the AT is activated, the player not only informs the player of the determined internal winning combination but, for example, the player intentionally displays the determined internal winning combination on the prize determination line. It broadcasts information to make it possible to In addition, when the AT is activated, the type of the determined internal winning combination, the position at which the determined internal winning combination can be displayed within the specified time range, and the determined internal winning combination stopped on the prize determination line Information such as the stopping order to be made may be suggested to the player.

[Sub-managed state transition lottery table]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 46 to 49, various sub-management state transition lottery tables used in the above-described sub-management state lottery processing will be described. The sub-management state transition lottery table is referred to in a sub-management state transition lottery process (see FIG. 88) described later.

  FIG. 46 shows an example of a sub management state transition lottery table (part 1) to be referred to when performing sub management state transition lottery processing in “sub management state 0”. The sub-management state transition lottery table shown in FIG. 46 defines the lottery values of the sub-management states 0 to 2 to be won according to the internal winning combination (small part and replay data point).

  In the sub-management state transition lottery table shown in FIG. 46, the "common bell" is an internal winning combination relating to the "bell" of the small part and replay data pointer "28". The “chance rep” is an internal winning combination pertaining to the “chance rep” of the data pointer “23” for the small part and replay. "Weak Cherry" is an internal winning combination pertaining to "Cherry" of the data pointer "48" for small part / replay. "Weak watermelon" is an internal winning combination pertaining to "watermelon" of the data pointer for small part / replay "45". "Strong Cherry" is an internal winning combination pertaining to "Cherry" of the data pointer "49" for small part / replay. The "strong watermelon" is an internal winning combination relating to the "watermelon" for the small part and replay data pointers "46" and "47". The "middle cherry" is an internal winning combination associated with "cherry" of the data pointer for small part / replay "50".

  In the sub management state transition lottery processing, the lottery value of each sub management state defined in the sub management state transition lottery table is subtracted from a random value (random number denominator = 32768) of 0 to 32767, and the subtraction result is less than 0 It becomes the sub-management state that won the sub-management state that has become. Therefore, in the sub-management state transition lottery process in the "sub-management state 0", for example, when the internal winning combination is "weak cherry", the sub-management state is "sub" with a probability of "29160/32768". The status becomes "management status 0" (no transition), transition to "sub management status 1" at the probability of "3280/32768", and transition to "sub management status 2" at the probability of "328/32768".

  FIG. 47 is an example of a sub management state transition lottery table (part 2) which is referred to when the sub management state transition lottery processing is performed in the “sub management state 1”. The sub-management state transition lottery table shown in FIG. 47 defines a lottery value as to whether or not the sub-management state transitions to “sub-management state 0” in accordance with the internal winning combination (small part and replay data point). . In the sub-management state transition lottery table shown in FIG. 47, “middle right bell” is an internal winning combination relating to “bell” of the small part and replay data pointers “29” to “44”.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 47, when “internal right bell” is internally won in “sub management state 1”, the sub management state does not shift with the probability of “27668/32768”, and “5100/32768”. The sub-management state transitions from "sub-management state 1" to "sub-management state 0" with the probability of "."

  FIG. 48 is an example of a sub management state transition lottery table (part 3) which is referred to when the sub management state transition lottery processing is performed in the “sub management state 2”. The sub-management state transition lottery table shown in FIG. 48 defines a lottery value as to whether or not the sub-management state transitions to “sub-management state 0” in accordance with the internal winning combination (small combination and replay data point). .

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 48, in the case where the “middle right bell” is internally won in “sub management state 2”, the sub management state does not shift with the probability of “22688/32768”, “10080/32768” The sub-management state shifts from "sub-management state 2" to "sub-management state 0" with the probability of "."

  FIG. 49 shows an example of the sub management state transition lottery table (part 4) referred to in the sub management state transition lottery processing performed when the “ART state” ends and the sub gaming state shifts to the “normal state”. The sub-management state transition lottery table shown in FIG. 49 defines the lottery value of each sub-management state (sub-management state 0 to 2) to be won at the end of ART. The sub management state transition lottery processing is also performed when the setting (settings 1 to 6) of the lottery value in the RT lottery table (see FIGS. 14 to 19) is changed or after reset. Also, the lottery processing is performed with reference to the sub management state transition lottery table as shown in FIG.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 49, when the sub gaming state is shifted from the "ART state" to the "normal state", the sub management state is "sub management state 0" with the probability of "27648/32768". It is set, and is set to the sub management state 1 with the probability of "5120/32768". Further, in the present embodiment, when the sub gaming state is shifted from "ART state" to "normal state", the sub management state is set to "sub management state 2" (a state in which ART wins with an extremely high probability). I will not.

[Map winning lottery table]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 50 to 52, various map winning combination lottery tables (lock effect selecting means) used in the above-described map lottery processing (AT lottery processing) will be described. FIG. 50 shows an example of the map winning / lottery lottery table (part 1) to be referred to when the map lottery processing is performed in the “sub management state 0”. FIG. 51 is an example of a map winning / lottery lottery table (part 2) to be referred to when the map lottery process is performed in the “sub management state 1”. FIG. 52 is an example of the map winning / lottery lottery table (part 3) to be referred to when the map lottery process is performed in the “sub management state 2”. Each map winning lottery table is referred to in a map winning lottery process (see FIG. 90) described later.

  Each map winning combination drawing table defines a winning presentation pattern (map: lock producing pattern) and a lottery value thereof according to the internal winning combination (small part and replay data point). The type of map to be won is described in the lower part of each column of each effect pattern in each map winning / lottery drawing table, and the lottery value is described in the upper part. In addition, in each map winning lottery table, a lottery value in the case of not winning a map lottery (when not winning: when Map 0 is won) is also defined in part. Further, in each sub-management state transition lottery table shown in FIG. 50 to FIG. 52, the “fixed combination” is an internal winning combination associated with the “fixed combination” of the data pointer “51” for small part and replay.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 50 to 52, when any of the maps 1 to 3 is won, the ART winning precursory demonstration pattern (Gasse progantage effect) of "reproduction pattern 1" is performed. If the map 4 or 5 wins, the ART winning omen rendering pattern (AT winning omen rendering effect) of the “reproduction pattern 2” is performed, and the ART winning omen rendering pattern of the “reproduction pattern 3” (seven simulated A bonus winning precursor effect is performed.

  In the map winning lottery process, a lottery value of each effect pattern defined in the map winning lottery table is subtracted from a random value (random number denominator = 32768) of 0 to 32767, and the subtraction result becomes less than 0 ( Let the map be a production pattern (map) won. Therefore, for example, when the internal winning combination is "chance lip" in the map winning lottery process in "sub management state 0", map 1 wins with a probability of "32576/32768", and "128/32768". The map 4 or 5 wins with the probability of "," and the map 6 or 7 wins with the probability of "64/32768" (see FIG. 50). That is, for example, when the internal winning combination is "chance lip" in the map winning lottery process in "sub management state 0", false precursory effects (lock and role) of ART winning with the probability of "32576/32768" The object effect is executed, the accompaniment effect of ART winning is executed with the probability of “128/32768”, and the adjective effect of winning “7-sorted pseudo bonus” is performed with the probability of “64/32768”.

  Also, for example, when the internal winning combination is "chance lip" in the map winning lottery process in "sub management state 1", map 2 wins with a probability of "29424/32768", and "3280/32768" Map 4 or 5 wins with the probability of and map 6 or 7 wins with the probability of "64/32768" (see FIG. 51). Furthermore, for example, in the case of the internal winning combination being "chance rep" in the map winning lottery processing in "sub management state 2", map 4 or 5 wins with the probability of "32704/32768", and "64 / Map 6 or 7 wins with a probability of 32768 "(see FIG. 52).

[Map game number lottery table]
Next, with reference to FIG. 53, the map game number lottery table (reference game number determination means) used when determining the map game number will be described. The map game number lottery table is referred to in the below-described map game number lottery process (see FIG. 91).

  The map game number lottery table is a map reference game number to be won according to any of the maps 1 to 7 determined by the map win lottery processing (reference value of the number of stay games on the map: reference unit game number of lock effect pattern Define the lottery value of In the present embodiment, map reference game numbers of 0 G (game), 3 G, 4 G, 5 G, 6 G, 7 G, 8 G, 16 G, 18 G, 32 G, 34 G, 48 G are extracted as map reference game numbers as map reference game numbers. It defines in the table.

  In the map game number lottery process, the lottery value of each map reference game number defined in the map game number lottery table is subtracted from the random number value (random number denominator = 256) from 0 to 255, and the subtraction result becomes less than 0 Let the map reference number of games be the map reference number of games won. Therefore, for example, when map 1 is won by the map winning lottery process, it wins the 3G map reference game number with the probability of "4/256" and 4G map reference game number with the probability of "169/256" Wins, wins 5G map reference game number with probability of "56/256", wins 6G map base game number with probability of "24/256", 7G map with probability of "2/256" Win a reference game number and win a map reference game number of 16G with a probability of "1/256".

[Map game number subtraction lottery table]
Next, with reference to FIG. 54, the map game number subtraction table (game number subtraction determination means) used when determining the map game number will be described. The map game number subtraction lottery table is referred to in the below-described map game number lottery process (see FIG. 91).

  In the present embodiment, as described later, when the map reference game number of 16 G (predetermined number) or more is selected in the map game number lottery processing, the number of games within the range of 0 G to 4 G from the map reference game number Subtract. The map game number subtraction lottery table shown in FIG. 54 defines the lottery value of each subtraction value (0 to -4) at the time of the processing.

  In the map game number subtraction lottery process, the lottery value of each subtraction value specified in the map game number subtraction lottery table is subtracted from the random number value (random number denominator = 256) from 0 to 255, and the subtraction result is less than 0 Let the subtraction value that became the subtraction value of the number of map games won. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 54, any of the subtraction values from "0" to "-3" wins with the probability of "51/256", and "-4" with the probability of "52/256". The subtraction value of is won.

  Here, FIG. 55 shows a correspondence table showing the relationship between the number of map games (the number of staying games on the map) and the subtraction value which are finally determined by the result of the map game subtraction and lottery process of this embodiment. For example, when the map reference game number selected by the map game number lottery process is “18 G”, the map game number (proactive game number) finally determined by the result of the map game number subtraction lottery process is “18 G "~ 14G". When the map reference game number selected by the map game number lottery processing is less than 16 G, the map reference game number selected by the map game number lottery processing becomes the final map game number.

[Lock / role type lottery table]
Next, with reference to FIG. 56 to FIG. 62, the lock / feature type lottery table (lock timing determination means) will be described. Note that the lock and role-type sort lottery table is referred to in the after-stop lock setting process (see FIG. 92) described later.

  In this embodiment, based on the type of the sub-management state and the map number of the winning map, the timing of occurrence (activation) of the lock in the game period of the lock and feature effect (“o” mark in FIG. The number of games: lock ・ determine the role type). That is, each lock and combination type type lottery table shown in FIGS. 56 to 62 is a lottery table to be referred to at the time of determination of the lock generation timing (drive timing of the movable combination 22).

  Specifically, FIG. 56 shows a lock / feature type lottery table used when the map 1 is won during the “sub management state 0” or the “sub management state 2”, and FIG. 57 shows the “sub management state FIG. 58 shows a lock / item type lottery table used when a map 2 is won during “0” or “sub-management state 2”, and FIG. 58 illustrates “sub-management state 0” or “sub-management state 2” It is a lock / feature type lottery table used when winning map 3. Further, FIG. 59 shows a lock / role type sort lottery table used when winning on map 1 during “sub management state 1”, and FIG. 60 wins on map 2 during “sub management state 1”. FIG. 61 shows a lock / feature type lottery table used when a map 3 is won during the “sub management state 1”. And FIG. 62 is a lock and feature type lottery table used when any of the maps 4 to 7 is won regardless of the sub-management state.

  Each lock / feature type lottery table defines a winning value lock / feature type lottery value according to the number of lock setting reference games. The lock setting reference game number in the lock / feature type lottery table is obtained by the final map game number determined by the map game number lottery process and the map game number subtraction lottery process. Specifically, when the determined number of map games is 34 G or less, the number of map games is set as the lock setting reference game number. On the other hand, when the determined number of map games is 35 G or more, the number of games (one of 29 G, 30 G, 31 G, 32 G) obtained by subtracting any of 0 G to 3 G from 32 G is taken as the lock setting reference game number. . In this case, the subtraction game number (one of 0G to 3G) is determined by lottery and is not illustrated in this embodiment, but the lottery value (winning probability) of each subtraction game number is the same.

  In the various lock and part types described in the lock and part type lottery table, the timing (number of games) at which the lock is generated (the movable part 22 is driven) is different from each other. For example, in the present embodiment, the contents of each lock and role type can be set as follows. In the lock and feature type “1”, lock setting is performed after the third stop in the game 2 G before the game of the lock setting reference game number. In the lock / feature type “2”, the lock setting is performed after the third stop in the game 3 G before the game of the lock setting reference game number. In the lock / feature type “3”, lock setting is performed after the third stop in the game 4 G before the game of the lock setting reference game number. In the lock and feature type “4”, lock setting is performed after the third stop in the game 5 G before the game of the lock setting reference game number.

  If the lock / feature type is set as described above, the lock / feature type “1” is selected, and the lock setting reference game number is 5G (= the number of game games), the lock based on the map The lock setting is performed after the third stop of the third game after the start of the bonus game, and the lock is activated and the movable role 22 is driven at the fourth game. In addition, the type of the movable part 22 which is driven by each lock / part type may be different for each lock / part type or may be the same.

  In the lock and character type lottery process, various other lottery values defined in the lock and character item lottery table are subtracted from random numbers 0 to 255 (random number denominator = 256), and the subtraction result is 0. It is considered as the lock and role type that won the type that became less than. Therefore, for example, in a case where map 1 is won during "sub management state 0" or "sub management state 2", when the lock setting reference game number is 4 G or more, as shown in FIG. The lock and feature type "1" is selected with the probability of 252/256 ", and the lock and feature type" 2 "is selected with the probability of" 4/256 ". Also, for example, when the number of lock setting reference games is 5 G when any of the maps 4 to 7 is won, the lock / type of classification “1” or “3” with the probability of “48/256” Is selected, and the lock and feature type "2" is selected with the probability of "160/256".

<Configuration of Storage Area Provided in Main RAM>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 63 to 68, configurations of various storage areas provided in the main RAM 53 will be described. Although not described here (not shown), various effects random number values, various control data, various flags, and the like used in reel and lock effect control in the “continuous lock state (chance zone)” described later. Storage areas such as various counters (for example, an effect random number value storage area to be described later, an effect flag number storage area, and the like) are also provided in the main RAM 53. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, even in the “normal state” (non-ART state), lock / feature effect is performed based on the map, but various random number values, various control data, various flags, various counters used at the time of this operation control Etc. are also provided in the main RAM 53.

[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 is configured by display combination storage areas 1 to 25 each represented by 1-byte data.

  In each of the display combination storing areas 1 to 25, when "1" is set in the predetermined bit (when stored), a combination of symbols corresponding to the predetermined bit is displayed on the prize judgment line Indicates that. On the other hand, when all the bits are “0”, it indicates that the combination of symbols relating to a winning or the combination of symbols relating to the operation of a bonus game is not displayed on the winning determination line.

  Further, the main RAM 53 is provided with an internal winning combination storing area and a carryover combination storing area (not shown). The internal winning combination storing area is composed of storage areas 1 to 22 of the display combination storing area shown in FIG. In the internal winning combination storing areas 1 to 22, when "1" is set to a plurality of bits, display of a combination of symbols corresponding to each bit is permitted. Also, when all the bits are "0", the content of the internal winning combination is "loss".

  Further, the carryover combination storage area is configured by storage area 1 of the display combination storage area shown in FIG. When one of “BB1” and “BB2” is determined as an internal winning combination as a result of the internal lottery, the internal winning combination is stored as a carryover combination in the carryover combination storage area. Specifically, data “1” is stored in a bit corresponding to one of “BB1” and “BB2”. And, the data of the carryover combination stored in the carryover combination storage area is cleared until the combination of the corresponding symbols (for example, "gold 7"-"gold 7"-"gold 7") is displayed on the prize judgment line It is held without being done. Further, while the carryover combination is stored in the carryover combination storage area (while the flags are set: between flags), the carryover combination is stored in the internal combination creation storage area in addition to the internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery. Stored.

[Playing state flag storage area]
Next, the configuration of the gaming state flag storage area will be described with reference to FIG. The gaming state flag storage area stores a gaming state flag consisting of one byte. In the present embodiment, in the gaming state flag, the types of the bonus game and the RT are assigned to each bit.

  When "1" is stored (stands up) in a predetermined bit in the gaming state flag storage area, it indicates that the bonus game corresponding to the predetermined bit is being operated. For example, when "1" is set in bit 0 of the gaming state flag storage area, the operation of "BB" is performed and the BB gaming state is performed.

[Operation stop button storage area]
Next, with reference to FIG. 65, the configuration of the operation stop button storage area will be described. The operation stop button storage area stores an operation stop button flag consisting of one byte. In the operation stop button flag, the operation state of the stop button is assigned to each bit.

  For example, when the left stop button 17L is the stop button pressed this time, that is, the operation stop button, “1” is stored in bit 0 of the operation stop button storage area. Also, for example, in the case where the left stop button 17L is not yet pressed, that is, a valid stop button, “1” is stored in the bit 4. The main CPU 51 identifies the stop button pressed this time and the stop button not yet pressed based on the data stored in the operation stop button storage area.

[Pressing 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 one byte. In the pressing order flag, the type of pressing order of the stop button 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.

[Symbol code storage area]
Next, with reference to FIG. 67, the configuration of the symbol code storage area will be described. In the symbol code storage area, the symbol code (symbol code storage area 1) of the symbol of the reel most recently stopped and operated and the displayable combinations (symbol code storage areas 2 to 26) are stored for each winning determination line. Be done. In addition, after all the reels stop, the symbol code corresponding to the display combination is stored in the symbol code storage areas 2 to 26.

  In the present embodiment, when the stop control position is determined, the prize operation flag data corresponding to the symbol (code) of the stop control position is read out from the symbol corresponding prize operation flag data table (see FIG. 40), and the prize operation flag AND the data with the data already stored in the symbol code storage area. Then, the logically ANDed data is stored in the symbol code storage area shown in FIG. When a plurality of winning determination lines (effective lines) are provided, symbol code storage areas equal in number to the number of winning determination lines are provided.

[Import priority data storage area]
Next, with reference to FIG. 68, the configuration of the leading priority data storage area will be described. The drawing priority order data storage area includes a left reel drawing priority order data storage area, a middle reel drawing priority order data storage area, and a right reel drawing priority order data storage area. That is, in the pull-in priority order data storage area, a storage area of priority order data is provided for each type of reel.

  In each drawing priority order data storage area, drawing priority order data determined according to each symbol position “0” to “20” of the corresponding reel is stored. In the present embodiment, by referring to the drawing priority order 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 above-described stop table.

  The contents of priority attraction-in data stored in the attraction-priority data storage area differ depending on the type of attraction-priority table number in the attraction-priority table (refer to FIG. 37) referred to in determining the attraction-priority data. . Further, the higher the value of the attraction priority data, the higher the priority. On the other hand, the retraction priority data with the lowest priority is prohibited from stopping.

  By referring to the retraction priority data, it is possible to relatively evaluate the priorities among the symbols arranged on the circumferential surface of the reel. That is, the symbol for which the largest value is determined as the attraction priority data is the symbol with the highest priority. Therefore, it can be said that the drawing priority order data indicates the order between the symbols arranged on the circumferential surface of the reel. When there are a plurality of symbols having the same value of the draw-in priority order data, one symbol is determined according to the search order defined by the above-mentioned search order table (see FIG. 38).

<Structure of data table stored in sub ROM>
Next, the configuration of various data tables stored in the sub ROM 82 will be described.

[Simulation bonus during point lottery table]
Next, with reference to FIG. 69, the pseudo bonus middle point random determination table will be described. The pseudo bonus middle point lottery table is a pseudo bonus middle point (“0” to “6”) that can be acquired according to the internal winning combination (small part and replay data points) while the “7 sets of pseudo bonus” described later is operating. Specify the lottery value of

  In the pseudo bonus middle point lottery table shown in FIG. 69, “Replay B” is a replay other than the internal winning combination relating to the replay of small part and replay data pointers “23”, “24” and “26”. All internal winning combinations pertaining to "BAR Lip" is an internal winning combination pertaining to the replay of the data pointer "24" for the small part and replay. "7 reps" is an internal winning combination pertaining to the replay of the data pointer "26" for the small part and replay.

  In the present embodiment, at the time of processing during 7 sets of simulated bonus (see FIG. 121) described later, lottery processing of points during simulated bonus is performed with reference to the lottery table during simulated bonus (random number value 0 to 32767, random number denominator = 32768). )I do. At this time, for example, when the internal winning combination is "common bell", the pseudo bonus middle point "1" or "3" is acquired with a probability of "8192/32768" and the probability of "16384/32768" The pseudo bonus middle point “0” is obtained at.

[Simulation bonus inside addition lottery table]
Next, with reference to FIG. 70, the fake bonus middle added lottery table will be described. During the operation of the “seven bonus pseudo bonus” described later, the number of ART games (0, 10, 20, 30) that can be added according to the internal winning combination (small part and replay data points) during the simulated bonus middle added lottery table. And 50).

  In the present embodiment, at the time of processing during 7 sets of simulated bonus (see FIG. 121) described later, the lottery process of the number of added games is performed with reference to the pseudo bonus middle point lottery table (random number value 0 to 32767, random number denominator = 32768). I do. At this time, for example, if the internal winning combination is "chance lip", the probability of "30,720 / 32,768" wins the number of additional games "10" and the probability of "1024,32,768", the number of additional games " Win 20 "or" 30 ".

[Simulation bonus end lottery table]
Next, with reference to FIG. 71, the lottery table at the end of the simulated bonus will be described. At the end of the simulated bonus, the number of ART games that can be added according to the acquired simulated bonus middle point (any one of 0 to 6) when the operation of the “7 sets of simulated bonus” described later ends. Define the lottery value of 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90 and 100).

  In the present embodiment, at the time of processing of 7 sets of simulated bonus (see FIG. 121) described later, the lottery process (additional lottery) of the number of added games is performed with reference to the lottery table at the end of the simulated bonus. At this time, for example, when the simulated bonus middle point is “6”, the number of added games is always won as “100”.

[Additional flag lottery table]
Next, with reference to FIG. 72, the additional flag lottery table will be described. In this embodiment, three types ("mode 1" to "mode 3") of modes of additional flag lottery (continuous lottery of ART) performed in the "ART state" (RT3 gaming state) described later are prepared. In each of the “mode 1” to “mode 3”, the additional flag lottery table corresponds to the “additional flag” (continuation of ART) winning or not winning according to the internal winning combination (small role / replay data point). Define the lottery value.

  Here, the mode of the additional flag lottery will be described while explaining the outline of the transition flow of the sub gaming state between the “normal state” (ART non-operating state) and the “ART state” in the present embodiment. In addition, the details of the transition flow of the sub gaming state will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In the pachislot 1 of the present embodiment, a route for transitioning from the “normal state” to the “ART first hitting state” directly as a route for shifting the sub gaming state from the “normal state” to the “ART first hitting state” described later A route (first route) and a route (route 2: second route) for transitioning from the “normal state” to the “ART first hit state” via the “seven dummy pseudo bonus” described later are provided. Then, in the present embodiment, after the sub gaming state is shifted from the “normal state” to the “ART first hit state” by either of the routes 1 and 2, the additional flag lottery (“continuing ART” in “ART first hit state”) Make a lottery). Furthermore, in the case of the addition flag lottery in the "ART first hit state", when the "additional flag win" is determined, the sub gaming state is from the "ART first hit state" to the "ART high continuation state" ("ART state" Transition to an ART state in which the probability of continuation of Then, the "ART state" addition flag lottery is performed also in the "ART high continuation state".

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the mode of the additional flag lottery in the "ART first hit state" to be performed after the sub gaming state shifts to the "ART first hit state" via the route 1 is "mode 1" here. Name. On the other hand, the mode of the additional flag lottery in the "ART first hit state" performed after the sub gaming state is shifted to the "ART first hit state" via the route 2 is referred to as "mode 2" here. In addition, the mode of the addition flag lottery performed in the "ART high continuation state" is referred to as "mode 3".

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 72, in each mode, the probability (lottery) of the “additional flag winning” differs depending on the internal winning combination (small playing combination / replay data point). And in this embodiment, the probability (the continuation probability of the ART state) of the “addition flag winning” in the “mode 2” becomes higher than that of the “mode 1”, and the “addition flag winning” in the “mode 3”. The lottery value is set so that the probability (probability of continuation of ART state) becomes higher than that of “mode 2”.

  In the example of the addition flag lottery table shown in FIG. 72, when the number of games in ART state is "40", the probability of continuation of ART state in "mode 1" is 33%, and the probability of continuation of ART state in "mode 2" Is 50%, and the probability of continuation of ART state in "mode 3" is 83%. In addition, these continuation probabilities are calculated | required by integrating | accumulating the number of games "40" to the expected value per game in which "the additional flag winning" is determined.

[Additional game number lottery table]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 73 and 74, the additional game number lottery table will be described. Number of added games The lottery table indicates the number of ART games (0, 10, 20, 30, 50) that can be added according to the internal winning combination (small part and replay data points) during the "ART state" (RT3 gaming state). , 70, 90 and 100).

  The number-of-addition-of-games random determination table (1) shown in FIG. 73 is performed after the ART continuation (additional flag flag) is determined in ART continuous lottery (additional flag lottery) in mode 2 or 3. It is a lottery table used by S545 in FIG. In addition, the number-of-addition-games random determination table (part 2) shown in FIG. 74 is a lottery table used in the additional game random determination process during ART performed after ART continuation is determined in ART continuous lottery in mode 1. In addition, in the additional game number lottery table shown in FIGS. 73 and 74, “Replay C” relates to re-playing other than the internal winning combination pertaining to the re-playing of the small part and replay data pointers “23” and “26”. All internal winning combinations.

  In the addition game lottery process (random number value 0 to 32767, random number denominator = 32768) using the number-of-addition game number lottery table shown in FIG. 73, for example, when the internal winning combination is "weak watermelon", "24576 The player wins the game number "10" with the probability of / 32768 "and wins the game number" 50 "or" 70 "with the probability" 4096/32768 ". On the other hand, in the additional game lottery processing (random number value 0 to 32767, random number denominator = 32768) using the additional game number lottery table shown in FIG. 74, for example, when the internal winning combination is "weak watermelon", The winning game number "10" is won with the probability of "16384/32768", and the winning game number "50" or "70" is won with the probability of "8192/32768".

  In the present embodiment, the condition for the additional lottery for the number of ART games when ART continuation is determined in ART continuous lottery in mode 1 (low continuity probability lottery) is ART continuous lottery in mode 2 or 3 (high continuity probability lottery). It is more advantageous than when ART continuation is decided. Specifically, as apparent from the comparison between FIG. 73 and FIG. 74, even if the same internal winning combination is made, it is possible to add in the case where ART continuation is determined by ART continuation lottery in mode 1 (low continuation probability lottery). The number of games and / or the winning probability of the additional lottery is higher than those in mode 2 or 3.

  For example, when the internal winning combination is "common bell", in mode 1 (FIG. 74), the number of top games that can be won is "50" or "70", while mode 2 or 3 (FIG. 73). The number of top games that can be won is only 30. That is, when the internal winning combination is "common bell", the number of games that can be added in mode 1 is larger.

  Also, for example, when the internal winning combination is "weak watermelon", as described above, in any of the modes 1 to 3, the number of winning additional games is either "10", "50" or "70". become. However, in mode 1 (FIG. 74), the probability of winning the “50” or “70” added game number (8192/32768) is twice that of mode 2 or 3 (FIG. 73) (4096/32768) It becomes. That is, in mode 1, the probability of winning the “50” or “70” added game number is high, and it is easy to add the ART game number.

  In the present embodiment, although the number of games that can be added and / or the winning probability of the additional lottery has been described as an example of preferential conditions for the additional lottery, the present invention is not limited to this. Arbitrary addition is optional if it is a condition that the ART lottery of the number of ART continuous lottery in mode 1 becomes more advantageous than that of the ART continuous lottery of mode 2 or 3 (it becomes easy to add the number of ART games). It can be used as a preferential condition for

[Navi table]
Next, the navi-table will be described with reference to FIG. The navigation table defines the correspondence between various internal winning combinations (small part and replay data pointers) and the presence or absence of navigation (notification) in each sub game state.

  In the navigation table shown in FIG. 75, “RT1 rep” is an internal winning combination associated with “RT1 rep” of the small part and replay data pointer “2” to “5”. The “RT2-3 rep” is an internal winning combination associated with “RT2 rep” and “RT3 rep” of the data pointers “6” to “10” for the small part and replay. The “RT 2 rep” is an internal winning combination associated with the “RT 2 rep” of the small part and replay data pointers “11” to “22”. And, "BAR (tempay) lip" is an internal winning combination pertaining to "BAR lip" of the small part and replay data pointer "26" and "27".

  Further, when the combination of the sub gaming state in which “o” in FIG. 75 is defined and the internal winning combination is established, predetermined navigation (notification) is performed, and in the combination in which “−” is defined, the navigation is performed. Do not do.

  Specifically, in the combination of the sub gaming state in which “o” in FIG. 75 is defined and the internal winning combination, predetermined navigation is performed such that the player is advantageous. In addition, in the combination of “7 match pseudo bonus” and “BAR (tenpai) lip” in which “○ (reverse push)” is specified, the combination of symbols related to “BAR lip” is aligned on the prize judgment line ( In order to be displayed, the player is navigated to the reverse push (the order of "right middle left"). On the other hand, in the combination of "ART first hit state" or "ART high continuation state" and "BAR (tenpai) lip" in which "o (forward push)" is specified, the combination of symbols related to "BAR lip" is a prize In order to prevent alignment on the determination line, the player sequentially navigates the player by pressing the order (the pressing order of "left middle right").

  Further, in the combination of the “7-sort pseudo bonus preparation state” and “RT lip 2” in which “○ (RT4)” in FIG. 75 is defined, “7 sort lip in the“ 7-sort pseudo bonus preparation state ” In order to display the combination of symbols pertaining to "and start the operation of" 7 match pseudo bonus ", the RT gaming state is an RT 4 game in which the internal winning combination according to" 7 lip "is won with high probability. A predetermined navigation (notification) for transitioning to the state is performed. Then, in order to start the ART in the “ready state of ART first hit state” or “ready state of ART high continuation state” and “RT2 RIP” in which “○ (RT3)” is defined. The RT gaming state performs predetermined navigation to shift to the RT3 gaming state.

<Transition flow of gaming state>
[Transition flow of main gaming state]
As described above, in the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, six types of gaming states “RT0 gaming state” to “RT5 gaming state” are provided as the RT gaming state. Then, the main control circuit 41 (main CPU 51) refers to the RT transition table (see FIG. 12) to control transition between “RT0 gaming state” to “RT5 gaming state” and “BB gaming state”. Here, with reference to FIG. 76, a transition flow of the main gaming state between “RT0 gaming state” to “RT5 gaming state” and “BB gaming state” controlled by the main CPU 51 will be described.

  First, at the time of shipping or at the end of "BB", the main gaming state is "RT0 gaming state". Next, in the “RT0 gaming state”, when a combination of symbols relating to “bell spill” (any of “bell spill 1” to “bell spill 20” in FIG. 10) is displayed on the winning determination line The main gaming state shifts from “RT0 gaming state” to “RT1 gaming state”.

  In the “RT1 gaming state”, when a combination of symbols relating to “RT2 Lip” (any of “RT2 Lip 1” to “RT2 Lip 4” in FIG. 8) is displayed on the winning determination line, the main The gaming state shifts from “RT1 gaming state” to “RT2 gaming state”.

  In "RT2 gaming state", "bell spill" or "RT1 rep" ("RT1 rep upper stage 1" to "RT1 rep upper stage 8", "RT1 rep lower stage 1" to "RT1 rep lower stage 16" in FIG. 8) If the combination of symbols relating to either “RT1 lip middle 1” or “RT1 middle 2” is displayed on the prize determination line, the main gaming state is “RT2 gaming state” to “RT1 gaming Transition to "state". In addition, in the "RT2 gaming state", when a combination of symbols relating to "RT3 Lip" ("RT3 Lip 1" or "RT3 Lip 2" in FIG. 8) is displayed on the winning determination line, the main game The state shifts from “RT2 gaming state” to “RT3 gaming state”. Furthermore, in the “RT2 gaming state”, when a combination of symbols relating to “RT4 Lip” (any one of “RT4 Lip 1” to “RT4 Lip 8” in FIG. 8) is displayed on the prize determination line, The main gaming state shifts from “RT2 gaming state” to “RT4 gaming state”.

  In the “RT3 gaming state”, when a combination of symbols relating to “bell spill” or “RT1 lip” is displayed on the winning determination line, the main gaming state is “RT3 gaming state” to “RT1 gaming” Transition to "state".

  In the "RT4 gaming state", the symbols pertaining to "7 reps" (any of "7 rep middle 1" to "7 lip middle 10" and "7 lip CU1" to "7 lip CU6" in FIG. 7) When the combination of is displayed on the prize determination line, the main gaming state shifts from “RT4 gaming state” to “RT3 gaming state”. In addition, in the "RT4 gaming state", when the combination of symbols related to "bell spill" is displayed on the winning determination line, the main gaming state is shifted from the "RT4 gaming state" to the "RT1 gaming state" . That is, in the “RT0 gaming state” and “RT2 gaming state” to “RT4 gaming state”, when a combination of symbols relating to “bell spill” is displayed on the winning determination line, the main gaming state is “RT1 gaming” Transition to "state".

  Further, in the present embodiment, when “BB” (“BB1” or “BB2”) is internally won in any of the main gaming states “RT0 gaming state” to “RT4 gaming state”, the main gaming state is A transition is made from "RT0 gaming state" to "RT4 gaming state" to "RT5 gaming state".

  When a combination of symbols relating to "BB" ("BB1" or "BB2" in FIG. 7) is displayed on the winning determination line in "RT5 gaming state", the main gaming state is "BB gaming state "become. Then, when the operation of "BB" is finished, the main gaming state transitions from "BB gaming state" to "RT0 gaming state".

[Transition flow of sub gaming state]
As described above, the pachi slot 1 of the present embodiment has an ART function. And in this embodiment, the sub control circuit 42 (sub CPU 81), the sub gaming state (hereinafter referred to as "ART state") in which the ART function (Navi) is activated, and the sub gaming state (hereinafter referred to as the ART function not activated) Transition control of the sub game state is performed between the "normal state"). Here, with reference to FIG. 77, transition control of the sub game state performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 77, “ART state” (hereinafter referred to as “ART first hit state”) when ART operates for the first time as “ART state”, and ART with high probability Two types of "ART state" (hereinafter referred to as "ART high continuation state") to be continued are provided. And in this embodiment, between the "normal state" and the "ART state" ("ART first hit state" or "ART high continuation state"), the sub gaming state in the following four routes (routes 1 to 4) Make a transition.

(1) Route 1
The route 1 is a route in which the sub gaming state is directly transitioned between the “normal state” and the “art state” (“art first hit state” or “art high continuation state”). The "normal state" of the sub gaming state corresponds to the "RT0 gaming state (shipped)" or the "RT1 gaming state" of the main gaming state, and the "ART state" corresponds to the "RT3 gaming state".

  In Route 1, map 4 or 5 wins by map winning lottery and "AT winning" is decided in "normal condition", and then the combination of symbols related to "RT3 lip" is displayed on the winning judgment line In the case, the sub gaming state shifts from the “normal state” to the “ART first hit state”. In addition, the sub gaming state from winning the AT lottery to the display of the combination of symbols related to "RT3 lip" is referred to as "a state of preparation for ART first hit state". In this "ART first hit state preparation state", the main gaming state changes from "RT1 gaming state" to "RT3 gaming state" via "RT2 gaming state" in the transition flow of the main gaming state (see FIG. 76). It corresponds to the state before transition (see FIG. 78).

  In addition, in Route 1, if one set of ART is completed without winning the continuous lottery of ART (additional flag lottery) in the "ART first hit state", the sub gaming state is from "ART first hit state" to "normally Transition to "state". Furthermore, in Route 1, if the ART set has been completed without winning the ART continuous lottery (superimposition flag lottery) in the "ART high continuation state", the sub gaming state is from "ART high continuation state" to "normally Transition to "state". In the present embodiment, no route is provided for the sub gaming state to shift directly from the "normal state" to the "ART high continuation state".

(2) Route 2
In Route 2, the sub gaming state is from the "normal state" to the "ART state"("ART first hit state" (first action state) via the sub gaming state (specific gaming state) called "7 set alley simulated bonus" It is a route to shift to the gaming state) or “ART high continuation state” (second gaming state)). Incidentally, in the “7 sets of simulated bonus”, a predetermined number of games (50 games in the present embodiment) are played in the RT3 gaming state in which the internal winning combination relating to replay (replay) is won with high probability. Further, in the “7-sort pseudo bonus”, the number of ART games is additionally lottery for each game and at the end of the game.

  In Route 2, first, in the "normal state", map 6 or 7 is won by map winning lottery, and "7 match pseudo bonus" is won, "7 trip" ("7 trip middle row 1" in FIG. 7) When a combination of symbols relating to “7-rip middle 10” and “7-rip CU1” to “7-rip CU6” is displayed on the winning determination line, the sub gaming state is “normal state” Shift to “7 Match alley bonus”. In addition, the sub gaming state until the combination of the symbols related to "7 Lips" is displayed after winning "7 Match Pseudo Bonus" is referred to as "7 Match Pseudo Bonus Preparation State". In this "7 preparation pseudo bonus preparation state", the main gaming state is "RT1 gaming state" to "RT2 gaming state" and "RT4 gaming state" in this order in the main gaming state transition flow (see FIG. 76). Corresponds to the state before transitioning to the "RT3 gaming state" via (see Fig. 78).

  Next, after digesting the predetermined number of games (50 games) in the “7 match pseudo bonus” (after the “7 match pseudo bonus” is over), the sub gaming state is “7 match pseudo bonus” to “ART first time Move to the hit state.

  However, in the present embodiment, when the number of games added by the additional lottery in the “7 sets of simulated bonus” reaches the prescribed game number (specified number of times: 100 games in the present embodiment), “7 sets of simulated bonus” ends In the transitioned "ART state", the game of the specified number of games plus lottery is performed without playing the "ART first hit state" game with a low winning probability (ART continuation probability) of the additional flag. Then, after the game of the additional lottery of the prescribed number of games is consumed, the state shifts to “ART high continuation state”. That is, when the number of games added by the additional lottery in the "7 sets of simulated bonus" reaches the prescribed game number (100 games in this embodiment), the "ART high continuation state" of the sub gaming state is substantially The transition to the state is finalized.

  In the present embodiment, if the value of the ART game number counter at the end of the “seven match pseudo bonus” is greater than or equal to the specified value, the sub game state “seven match pseudo” is not performed without performing the additional lottery game for the specified game number. It is also possible to shift directly to the "ART high continuation state" from the bonus. In this case, the prescribed number of games added in the “7 sets of simulated bonus” may be added to the number of games in the first set of “ART high continuation state”.

(3) Route 3
The route 3 is a route in which the sub gaming state shifts from the “normal state” to the “ART state” (“ART high continuation state”) via the sub gaming state called “chance zone”. The “chance zone” corresponds to the “RT1 gaming state” in the main gaming state. In the "chance zone", one or more reel effects and locks are performed during a unit game, and such unit games are continuously performed within a predetermined maximum number of unit games. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the "chance zone" is also referred to as a "continuous lock state".

  In the present embodiment, the period of the “continuous lock state” is 10 games at the maximum. Further, in the present embodiment, the reel effect and the lock are always performed during the predetermined game (the number of guarantee games in the “continuous lock state”) from the start of the “continuous lock state” (the “continuous lock state” is maintained) In the subsequent games, it is randomly determined whether or not the "continuous lock state" is to be continued for each game. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the number of guaranteed games in the “continuous lock state” is 3 games, and in the “continuous lock state”, the “continuous lock state” is continued for each game after the fourth game. Make a lottery. Further, in the "continuous lock state", the reel effect (reel action) and the lock corresponding to the reel effect pattern that has won is performed, and the count subtraction value corresponding to the reel effect pattern that wins from the value of the continuous lock state counter In the embodiment, an operation of subtracting "1" to "3" is also performed. The operation control in the "continuous lock state" will be described in more detail in the operation flow described later.

  In Route 3, first, winning in the continuous lock state shift lottery in the "normal state" ("10" is stored in the continuous lock state counter), the sub gaming state from "normal state" to "chance zone" ( Shift to continuous lock state). Next, when the specified point (predetermined count subtraction value) is acquired in the "chance zone" (the sum of the count subtraction values acquired in the "chance zone" becomes "10", and the value of the continuous lock state counter is " When it becomes “0”, the sub gaming state shifts from “chance zone” to “art high continuation state”. The sub gaming state from the end of the "chance zone" to the transition to the "ART high continuation state" is referred to as "ART high continuation state preparation state". In this "ART high continuation state preparation state", the main gaming state changes from "RT1 gaming state" to "RT3 gaming state" via "RT2 gaming state" in the transition flow of the main gaming state (see FIG. 76). It corresponds to the state before transition (see FIG. 78).

  Also, in Route 3, if the specified point (count subtraction value "10") can not be obtained in the "chance zone", that is, if it does not win the lottery whether or not to continue the "continuous lock state". The sub game state shifts from the "chance zone" to the "normal state".

(4) Route 4
The route 4 is a route in which the sub gaming state shifts from the “normal state” to the “ART state” (“ART high continuation state”) via the sub gaming state called “premium bonus”. "Premium bonus" corresponds to "BB gaming state" in the main gaming state.

  In Route 4, first, "BB" ("BB1" and "BB2") wins internally in the "normal state", and then the symbol pertaining to "BB" ("BB1" or "BB2" in FIG. 7) When the combination is displayed on the winning determination line, the sub gaming state is shifted from the “normal state” to the “premium bonus”. In addition, the sub gaming state until winning combination of symbols related to "BB" after winning "BB" is referred to as "premium bonus preparation state". In this "premium bonus preparation state", the main gaming state is from "RT1 gaming state" to "RT4 gaming state" through "RT5 gaming state" in the transition flow of the main gaming state (see FIG. 76). It corresponds to the state until it changes to "BB gaming state" (refer FIG. 76, FIG. 78).

  Next, in the "premium bonus", after "BB" is digested and finished, a combination of symbols relating to "RT3 lip" ("RT3 lip 1" or "RT3 lip 2" in FIG. 8) is on the winning determination line When it is displayed on the sub gaming state is transitioned from "premium bonus" to "ART high continuation state". In addition, the sub game state until the combination of the symbols concerning "RT3 lip" is displayed after the end of "BB" is also referred to as "a state of preparation for ART high continuation state". In this "ART high continuation state preparation state", the main gaming state changes from "BB gaming state" to "RT 0 gaming state", "RT 1 gaming state" and "RT 2 gaming state" in the transition flow of the main gaming state (see FIG. 76) It corresponds to the state until it changes to "RT3 gaming state" via "state" in this order (see FIG. 78).

[Transition in ART state and addition flag lottery]
In the present embodiment, as described above, the “ART first hit state” and the “ART high continuation state” are provided as the “ART state”. Here, transition conditions between the “ART first hit state” and the “ART high continuation state”, and the addition flag lottery (continuous lottery of ART) performed in each state will be described. Note that both the "ART first hit state" and the "ART high continuation state" in the sub gaming state correspond to the "RT3 gaming state" in the main gaming state. Then, in the "ART state", based on the navigation table described in FIG. 75, the player is navigated (notified) to information such as the stop order of the reels, for example, so as to be in the gaming state advantageous to the player.

  In the present embodiment, in the "ART first hit state", when winning the extra flag lottery, after the "ART first hit state" ends, the sub gaming state from "ART first hit state" to "ART high continuation state" Transition to Then, in the "ART high continuation state", the "ART high continuation state" is continued when winning the addition flag lottery, and the sub gaming state is "ART high continuation" when the addition flag lottery is not won. The state is shifted to the normal state (see the route 1 above).

  In addition, as described in the above-mentioned FIG. 72 additional flag lottery table, the winning probability of the additional flag in the case where the sub gaming state is shifted to the "ART first hit state" in the route 2 ("mode 2" additional flag lottery) ( The ART continuance probability is made higher than that in the case of transitioning to the “ART first hit state” in the route 1 (“mode 1” addition flag lottery). Specifically, when the number of games in the "ART first hit state" is "40", the winning probability of the additional flag in mode 2 is set to 50%, and the winning probability in mode 1 is set to 33%.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the winning probability of the addition flag in the addition flag lottery ("mode 3") in the "ART high continuation state" is the addition flag lottery ("mode 1" and " Set higher than that of mode 2 "). Specifically, when the number of games in the "ART high continuation state" is "40", the winning probability of the additional flag in "mode 3" is set to 83%.

  In addition, in the "ART first hit state", basically, one set of games is played in 40 games (predetermined period), but when winning the extra lottery for the number of ART games in the "7 sets of simulated bonus" The game of 40 games + number of additional games is played. Therefore, there is a possibility that the number of ART games will be added by "seven match pseudo bonus" when the sub gaming state is shifted to "ART first hit state" in route 2 ("mode 2" additional flag lottery). In that case, as the number of games increases, the winning probability of the additional flag in the “ART first hit state” also increases.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when the number of unit games added by the additional lottery in the “seven match pseudo bonus” reaches the prescribed number (100 games in the present embodiment), after the “seven match pseudo bonus” ends After the game of the additional lottery is performed a prescribed number of times and the game of the additional lottery is over the prescribed number of times, the sub gaming state shifts to the "ART high continuation state".

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the “ART first hit state” and the “ART high continuation state”, the addition flag lottery (the continuous lottery of ART) is performed for each game. Then, if the addition flag lottery is won in the middle of the set, the number of ART games (the number of games of the addition lottery game continuously performed after the set is ended) is performed for each game in the subsequent games. At this time, the player may be notified that the addition lottery of the ART game number can be performed by winning the addition flag, when the addition flag is won. In addition, it may be configured to notify that the addition lottery of the ART game number can be performed when a predetermined condition is satisfied at a timing such as a predetermined game conclusion after winning of the addition flag.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, notification of the number of games added by winning of the ART game number of extra lottery may be performed after winning of the extra flag and before notification of winning of the extra flag, or after winning of the extra flag. And, it may be performed after the notification of winning of the additional flag. In addition, notification of the number of games added by winning of the ART game number addition lottery may be performed when the initial number of games provided at the start of ART is digested. It should be noted that the notification of the number of games added by winning of the ART game number additional lottery may not be performed, and the configuration may be such that it is not known when the ART will end.

[Relationship between main gaming state flow and sub gaming state flow]
FIG. 78 shows a gaming flow obtained by combining the transition flow of the main gaming state (RT gaming state) shown in FIG. 76 with the transition flow of the sub gaming state shown in FIG. Note that the gaming state indicated by the solid line block in FIG. 78 is the sub gaming state, and the gaming state indicated by the broken line block is the main gaming state. Further, in FIG. 78, in order to simplify the description, the blocks of “ART first hit state” and “ART high continuation state” are collectively described in one block “ART state”. Further, FIG. 78 shows only an example in which the RT gaming state transitions from the “RT1 gaming state” to the “RT5 gaming state” with respect to the transition of the “premium bonus preparation state” in order to simplify the description.

  As shown in FIG. 78, in the preparation state between the sub gaming states, transition control of the main gaming state (RT gaming state) is performed by the main CPU 51. For example, in the "7 sets of simulated bonus preparation states", the main CPU 51 causes the main gaming state to be "RT1 gaming state (normal state)" to "RT2 gaming state" and "RT4 gaming state" in this order Transition control of the main gaming state to shift to "RT3 gaming state" is performed. At this time, the control (for example, display control of a predetermined combination of symbols, etc.) described in FIG. 76 is performed for the transition control of the RT gaming state.

  In the present embodiment, the transition of the main gaming state and the sub gaming state is not limited to the examples shown in FIGS.

  For example, a configuration is provided in which the sub gaming state is transitioned from "7 match pseudo bonus", "ART first hit state" or "ART high continuation state" (the main gaming state is "RT3 gaming state") to the "chance zone". May be Also, in this case, a predetermined benefit may be given to the player according to the sub gaming state of the transfer source. For example, in the case where the sub gaming state is shifted from the “7 match pseudo bonus” to the “chance zone”, the predetermined number of ART games in the “ART first hit state” is obtained when the defined points are acquired in the “chance zone”. The number may be added. Further, for example, when the sub gaming state is shifted from the "ART first hit state" to the "chance zone", the shift to the "ART high continuation state" may be determined. Furthermore, when the sub gaming state is shifted from the "ART high continuation state" to the "chance zone", the addition of the number of sets of ART in the "ART high continuation state" may be determined.

  Further, in the present embodiment, an example is described in which only one type (83% in 40 games) of the winning probability of the additional flag (art continuation probability) in the “ART high continuation state” is provided, but the present invention is not limited thereto . For example, in the "ART high continuation state", a plurality of winning probabilities of the additional flag may be provided. In this case, in the “ART high continuation state”, when a specific condition is satisfied, a winning probability of a higher additional flag may be selected.

<Description of operation of main control circuit>
Next, contents of various processing executed by the main CPU 51 of the main control circuit 41 using a program will be described with reference to FIGS. 79 to 114.

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

  First, when the pachi slot 1 is powered on, the main CPU 51 performs initialization processing at power on (S1). In this initialization process, it is determined whether the backup has been performed normally, whether the setting has been properly changed, etc., 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, data in the designated storage area in the main RAM 53 is cleared. Here, the designated storage area is, for example, a storage area in which data needs to be erased for each game, such as an internal winning combination storing area and a display combination storing area.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs medal acceptance / start check processing (S3). In this process, a check of the input of the medal sensor 35S and the start switch 16S is performed. The details of the medal acceptance / start check process will be described later with reference to FIG. 80 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 extracts random number values (0 to 65535), and stores the extracted random number values in a random number value storage area (not shown) provided in the main RAM 53 (S4). Next, the main CPU 51 extracts the first to third effect random numbers used for controlling the reel effect and lock in the “continuous lock state”, and provides the extracted first to third effect random numbers to the main RAM 53. It stores in the designated effect random number storage area (not shown) (S5). In the present embodiment, each of the first effect random number value and the second effect random number value is extracted from the range of 0 to 255, and the third effect random number value is extracted from 0 to 65535.

  Then, when the extracted various random number values are stored in a predetermined random number value storage area, the main CPU 51 performs internal lottery processing (S6). In this process, the internal winning combination is determined by lottery based on the random number value extracted in S4. The details of the internal lottery process will be described later with reference to FIG. 81 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs effect flag selection processing (S7). The details of the effect flag selection process will be described later with reference to FIG. 83 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs effect control processing at the game start (S8). In this process, the type of reel effect and lock performed in the “continuous lock state” is determined. Also, in this process, the type of lock / feature effect to be performed in the “normal state” is also determined. Note that details of the game start effect control process will be described later with reference to FIG. 84 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs reel stop initialization processing (S9). The details of the reel stop initial setting process will be described later with reference to FIG. 93 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs start command transmission processing (S10). Specifically, the main CPU 51 transmits a start command to the sub control circuit 42. The start command is configured to include a parameter specifying an internal winning combination and the like.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a game start lock process (S11). In this process, the reel effect and lock at the start of the game corresponding to the type of reel effect and lock performed in the "continuous lock state" determined in the process of S8 are performed. The details of the game start lock process will be described later with reference to FIG. 94 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs wait processing (S12). In this process, when the predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has not elapsed from the start of the previous game, the main CPU 51 digests the waiting time until the predetermined time elapses.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs reel rotation start processing (S13). In this process, the main CPU 51 requests the start of rotation of all the reels. Then, when the start of rotation of all the reels is requested, the driving of the three stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R is controlled by an interrupt process (see FIG. 114) described later which is executed at a constant period (1.1173 msec). The rotation of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R is started. At this time, each reel is controlled to accelerate until its rotational speed reaches a constant speed, and thereafter, it is controlled to maintain the constant speed.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a drawing priority storage process (S14). 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 leading priority storage process will be described later with reference to FIG. 95 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs reel stop control processing (S15). 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 pressed and the internal winning combination. The details of the reel stop control process will be described later with reference to FIG. 98 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a winning search process (S16). In this process, the main CPU 51 stores data of the symbol code storage area (symbol code storage area 2 and thereafter in FIG. 67) in the display combination storage area (see FIG. 63). Further, in this process, after the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R are all stopped, the combination of symbols displayed on the activated line (winning determination line) and the symbol combination table (see FIGS. 7 to 10) Match Then, the main CPU 51 may determine whether or not the display combination is displayed on the activated line, and may store the determination result in the display combination storage area.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a game end lock process (S17). In this processing, processing of whether or not to perform a reel effect and locking is performed before the medals are paid out. The details of the game end lock process will be described later with reference to FIG. 106 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a post-rotation stop process (S18). In this processing, for example, on / off control of the movable combination permission flag, sub management state lottery processing, post-stop map setting processing, etc., necessary for control of lock and combination effect based on the map in the "normal state" Perform various processing (lock setting processing). The details of the post-rotation stop processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 107 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs medal payout processing (S19). In this process, the driving of the hopper 33 and the update of the number of credits are performed based on the number of payouts of the display combination determined in S16, and the medals are dispensed. At this time, in the present embodiment, as shown in the symbol combination table (see FIGS. 7 to 10), the number of medals inserted is two or three, and the number of medals paid out differs depending on the display combination. The maximum payout number (the payout upper limit) is 14 sheets.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs RT control processing (S20). In this process, the main CPU 51 manages the RT gaming state. The details of the RT control process will be described later with reference to FIG. 109 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs effect control processing at the end of the game (S21). In this process, transition lottery to the "continuous lock state" is performed under predetermined conditions. Note that details of the at-game effect control process will be described later with reference to FIG. 110 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs payout end command transmission processing (S22). Specifically, the main CPU 51 transmits a payout end command to the sub control circuit 42. The payout end command also includes information on reel effect and lock in the “continuous lock state”, such as the value of the continuous lock state counter.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs bonus end check processing (S23). In this process, the main CPU 51 refers to various counters for managing an end timing of the bonus game, and checks whether or not the operation of the bonus game is ended. The details of the bonus end check process will be described later with reference to FIG. 112 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs bonus operation check processing (S24). In this process, the main CPU 51 checks whether or not to start the operation of the bonus game, and whether or not to play again. The details of the bonus operation check process will be described later with reference to FIG. 113 described later. When the bonus operation check process is completed, the main CPU 51 returns the process to S2, and repeats the processes after S2.

[Medal acceptance and start check processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 80, the medal reception / start check process performed in S3 in the main flow (see FIG. 79) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether there is an automatic input request (S31). The presence or absence of the automatic insertion request is performed by determining whether the automatic insertion counter is "0". That is, the main CPU 51 determines that there is no automatic insertion request when the automatic insertion counter is “0”, and determines that there is an automatic insertion request when the automatic insertion counter is “1” or more.

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

  In S31, when the main CPU 51 determines that there is an automatic input request (when the determination in S31 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs an automatic input 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 the process of S39 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that there is no request for automatic insertion in S31 (when the determination in S31 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs medal acceptance permission (S33). In this process, the solenoid of the selector 35 (see FIG. 3) is driven, and the medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 11 is accepted. The accepted medals are counted and then guided to the hopper 33.

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

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not medal acceptance is permitted (S35). When the main CPU 51 determines that the medal acceptance is not permitted in S35 (when the determination in S35 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the processing of S39 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S35 that the medal acceptance is permitted (when the determination in S35 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs medal insertion check processing (S36). In this process, the main CPU 51 determines whether a medal has been inserted, and adds “1” to the inserted number counter when the medal is inserted.

  Next, the main CPU 51 transmits a medal insertion command to the sub control circuit 42 (S37). The medal insertion command is configured to include parameters for specifying the number of inserted cards and the like.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether the inserted number is the game startable number (S38). In S38, when the main CPU 51 determines that the number of inserted cards is not the game startable number (when the determination in S38 is NO), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S35 and repeats the processes in and after S35. On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S38 that the inserted number is the game startable number (when the determination in S38 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs the processing of S39 described later. In the present embodiment, the game startable number in the BB (RB) gaming state is "2", and the game startable number in the other gaming states (general gaming state) is "3" (see FIG. 13). .

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

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S39 that the start switch is on (when the determination in S39 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs a medal acceptance prohibition process (S40). By this process, the solenoid of the selector 35 (see FIG. 3) 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 shifts the process to S4 of the main flow (see FIG. 79).

[Internal lottery process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 81, the internal lottery process performed in S6 in the main flow (see FIG. 79) will be described. In the present embodiment, an internal lottery process 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 doubles as means for executing the internal lottery process (internal winning combination determination means).

  First, the main CPU 51 sets an internal lottery table according to the gaming state (S41). That is, main CPU 51 grasps the current gaming state with reference to the gaming state flag storage area (see FIG. 64), and the type and number of times of internal lottery table based on the internal lottery table determination table (see FIG. 13). decide. The lottery number indicates the number of times the subtraction of the lottery value and the determination as to whether or not the digit has occurred for each winning number defined by the internal lottery table.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs lottery value change processing (S42). In this process, the lottery value of the winning number relating to the re-game is changed according to the gaming state. The details of the lottery value changing process will be described later with reference to FIG. 82 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 acquires the random number value stored in the random number value storage area (S43). Then, the main CPU 51 sets “1” as an 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 value (S44).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the calculation result in S44 is less than 0 (negative value) (S45).

  When the main CPU 51 determines in S45 that the calculation result is not less than 0 (when the determination in S45 is NO), the main CPU 51 updates the random number value and the winning number (S46). Specifically, the value of the operation result is a random number, and the winning number is incremented by one.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not all the winning numbers have been checked (S47). When it is determined in S47 that the main CPU 51 has not checked all the winning numbers (if S47 is NO), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S44 and repeats the processes in and after S44.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S47 that the main CPU 51 has checked all the winning numbers (if YES in S47), the main CPU 51 sets "0" as a data pointer (S48). That is, the main CPU 51 sets “0” as the small winning combination / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer.

  Here, returning to the description of the process of S45 again, when the main CPU 51 determines that the calculation result is less than 0 (negative value) in S45 (in the case of YES determination in S45), the main CPU 51 determines that the current In accordance with the winning number, the small winning combination / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer are acquired (S49).

  Then, after the processing of S48 or S49, the main CPU 51 obtains an internal winning combination based on the small winning combination / replay data pointer with reference to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table (see FIGS. 22 to 27). (S50).

  Next, the main CPU 51 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the internal winning combination storage area (S51).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is “00000000” (S52). In S52, when the main CPU 51 determines that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is not "00000000" (when the determination in S52 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the processing of S57 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S52 that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is "00000000" (when the determination in S52 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines the bonus internal winning combination determination table ( Referring to FIG. 21), an internal winning combination is obtained based on the bonus data pointer (S53).

  Next, the main CPU 51 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the carryover combination storage area (S54).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is “00000000” (S55). When the main CPU 51 determines in S55 that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is "00000000" (when the determination in S55 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs the processing of S57 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S55 that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is not "00000000" (when the determination in S55 is NO), the main CPU 51 sets the RT5 gaming state flag The state flag storage area is updated (S56). Specifically, “1” is stored (set) in bit 7 of the gaming state flag storage area (see FIG. 64).

  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 (S57). Thereafter, the main CPU 51 ends the internal lottery process, and shifts the process to S7 of the main flow (see FIG. 79).

[Lottery value change process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 82, the lottery value changing process performed in S42 in the flowchart of the internal lottery process (see FIG. 81) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the RT gaming state flag is on with reference to the gaming state flag storage area (see FIG. 64) (S61). Specifically, the main CPU 51 determines whether "1" is set in any of the bits 2 to 7 in the gaming state flag storage area (see FIG. 64). Then, in S61, when the main CPU 51 determines that the RT gaming state flag is not on (S61 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the lottery value change processing, and the processing is an internal lottery processing (see FIG. 81). Move to S43 of).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the RT gaming state flag is on in S61 (when the determination in S61 is YES), the main CPU 51 selects an internal lottery table for RT corresponding to the RT gaming state being on. The lottery value of the winning numbers ("1" to "27") related to the re-game in the internal gaming table for the general gaming state (see FIG. 14) is changed (S62). Thereafter, the main CPU 51 ends the lottery value change processing, and shifts the processing to S43 of the internal lottery processing (see FIG. 81).

[Effect flag selection process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 83, an effect flag selection process performed in S7 in the main flow (see FIG. 79) will be described.

  In this process, the main CPU 51 refers to the flag conversion table (see FIG. 41), and based on the internal winning combination (winning number), the effect flag number, a predetermined storage area provided in the main RAM 53 (effect flag number Storage area: Not stored (S71). Specifically, first, the main CPU 51 acquires the effect flag number based on the winning number (internal winning combination) acquired by the internal lottery process of S6. Next, the main CPU 51 stores the acquired effect flag number in the effect flag number storage area. That is, in this process, the effect flag number for determining the type of reel effect and lock in the "continuous lock state" is determined based on the internal winning combination (winning number).

  After the processing of S71, the main CPU 51 ends the effect flag selection processing, and shifts the processing to S8 of the main flow (see FIG. 79).

[Game start effect control process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 84, the game start effect control process performed in S8 in the main flow (see FIG. 79) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 refers to the game state flag storage area (see FIG. 64) and determines whether or not BB game is in operation (S81). In S81, when the main CPU 51 determines that the BB game is in operation (when the determination in S81 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the game start effect control process, and the process is a main flow (see FIG. 79). Transfer to S9.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S81 that the BB game is not in operation (S81 is NO), the main CPU 51 determines whether the RT gaming state is the RT0 gaming state or the RT1 gaming state. (S82). In S82, when the main CPU 51 determines that the RT gaming state is not the RT0 gaming state or the RT1 gaming state (when the determination in S82 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the game start effect control process, and the process is a main flow. Move to S9 (see FIG. 79).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S82 that the RT gaming state is the RT0 gaming state or the RT1 gaming state (when the determination in S82 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the continuous lock state counter is "0". It is determined whether there is any (S83).

  In S83, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the continuous lock state counter is not "0" (when the determination in S83 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs effect lottery processing during a continuous lock state (S84). That is, in the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the “continuous lock state” (when the value of the continuous lock state counter ≠ 0), the types of reel effect and lock to be performed in the game are determined by lottery. The details of the effect lottery processing during the continuous lock state will be described later with reference to FIGS. 85 and 86 described later. Then, after performing the effect lottery process (S84) during the continuous lock state, the main CPU 51 ends the game start effect control process, and shifts the process to S9 of the main flow (see FIG. 79).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S83 that the value of the continuous lock state counter is "0" (when the determination in S83 is YES), the main CPU 51 locks the information of the set map and the bonus It is determined whether or not the type information is included, and the presence or absence of the lock is determined based on the information of the lock and the type of the part (S85).

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs sub management state lottery processing (S86). The details of the sub management state lottery process will be described later with reference to FIG. 87 described later. Next, the main CPU 51 performs a precursor type lottery process (S87). In this processing, for example, map winning lottery processing (AT lottery processing) is performed. The details of the precursor type lottery process will be described later with reference to FIG. 89 described later. Then, after the processing of S87, the main CPU 51 ends the game start effect control processing, and shifts the processing to S9 of the main flow (see FIG. 79).

[Control outline of continuous lock state]
In the present embodiment, control of the “continuous lock state” is performed at the game start time and game end time. Here, an outline of control of the “continuous lock state” performed in the present embodiment will be described.

  After the gaming state transitions to the "continuous lock state", first, a count subtraction value (refer to the effect lottery table for the continuous lock state shown in FIG. 42) obtained based on the internal winning combination is subtracted from the value of the continuous lock state counter. (First subtraction processing: S94 in FIG. 85 described later).

  Then, if the result of the first subtraction process is 0 or less, the transition to the "ART state" of the sub gaming state is determined (YES determination of S95 in FIG. 85 described later). In this case, a reel control flag (second reel control flag) indicating the transition determination is set, and in the lock at the game start operation, reel effect and lock based on the continuous lock state counter value before subtraction are executed.

The second reel control flag is information indicating that one of the following two specific conditions (conditions for satisfying the transition to the ART state in the sub gaming state) is satisfied.
(1) In the "continuous lock state", the value of the continuous lock state counter becomes "0" by subtraction of the count subtraction value (the fact that S95 in FIG. 85 described later is determined as YES).
(2) A result (lottery result) obtained by subtracting the effect lottery value from the random number value for the first effect becomes a negative value, and winning of the lottery (the fact that S100 in FIG. 85 described later is determined as YES).

  On the other hand, if the result of the first subtraction process is greater than 0, first, in the "continuous lock state", the first reel control flag is set, which is information indicating that the reel effect and the lock are to be performed based on the count subtraction value. Ru. In this case, in the lock at the time of the game start operation, the reel effect and the lock based on the count subtraction value are executed. The first and second reel control flags are set in a reel control flag storage area (not shown) provided in the main RAM 53.

  Also, if the result of the first subtraction process is greater than 0, the effect lottery value (refer to the effect lottery table for continuous lock state in FIG. 42) obtained based on the internal winning combination from the first effect random number value Subtraction is performed (second subtraction processing: S99 in FIG. 85 described later).

If the result of the second subtraction process is less than 0, the transition to the "ART state" of the sub gaming state is determined (YES determination of S100 in FIG. 85 described later). In this case, the second reel control flag is set, and which of the following rendering processes (A) and (B) is to be executed is determined based on the rendering content lottery value.
(A) In lock at the game start operation, reel effect and lock are performed based on the continuous lock state counter value before subtraction.
(B) In the lock after the third stop, reel effect and lock are performed based on the continuous lock state counter value after subtraction.
When the effect process (B) is determined, the first reel control flag is set in the lock at the time of the game start operation, and the reel effect and the lock are executed based on the count subtraction value.

  On the other hand, when the result of the second subtraction process is 0 or more and the "continuous lock state" is not the guarantee game period, the predetermined condition and the predetermined lottery result described in the transition flow of the sub gaming state of FIG. The sub game state shifts from the "continuous lock state" to the "normal state" on the basis of.

  In the continuous lock state effect lottery process of FIG. 85 and FIG. 86 described later and the game start lock process of FIG. 94, the control of the “continuous lock state” described above is realized.

[In continuous lock state effect lottery processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 85 and FIG. 86, the effect lottery process during the continuous lock state performed in S84 in the flowchart of the game start effect control process (see FIG. 84) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 acquires the effect flag number stored in the effect flag number storage area (S91). Next, the main CPU 51 refers to the continuous lock state effect lottery table (see FIG. 42) and acquires the count subtraction value, the effect content lottery value, and the effect lottery value based on the effect flag number (S92).

  Next, the main CPU 51 holds the value of the continuous lock state counter before (current) subtraction (S93). Then, the main CPU 51 subtracts the counter subtraction value from the value of the continuous lock state counter before the subtraction (S94: the first subtraction process).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the value of the continuous lock state counter after subtraction is “0” (S95). When the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the continuous lock state counter after subtraction is “0” in S95 (when the determination in S95 is YES), the main CPU 51 proceeds to S109 and later in the flowchart shown in FIG. The processing of S116 (processing when the transition to the "ART state" of the sub gaming state is determined) is performed.

  In the present embodiment, since the count subtraction value is any one of “1” to “3”, if the “continuous lock state” is maintained until the end (10 game periods), the value of the continuous lock state counter is It always becomes "0", and the transition to the "ART state" of the sub gaming state is determined (a bonus is given to the player). If, for example, the count subtraction value “2” or “3” is acquired in the middle of the “continuous lock state”, the value of the continuous lock state counter becomes “0” before 10 unit games are played. The transition to the "ART state" of the sub gaming state is determined.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S95 that the value of the continuous lock state counter after subtraction is not "0" (when the determination in S95 is NO), the main CPU 51 determines the value of the continuous lock state counter after subtraction. Hold (S96). Next, the main CPU 51 acquires the count subtraction value and the first reel control flag (S97). When the first reel control flag is set in the reel control flag storage area (not shown), reel effect and lock are performed at the time of start operation.

  Next, the main CPU 51 acquires the first effect random number value stored in the effect random number value storage area (S98). Then, the main CPU 51 subtracts the effect lottery value from the first effect random number value (S99: the second subtraction process).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether the calculation result in S99 is less than 0 (negative value) (S100). In S100, when main CPU 51 determines that the calculation result is less than 0 (when S100 is a YES determination), main CPU 51 performs the processing of S109 to S116 described later in the flowchart shown in FIG. Perform processing when transition to "ART state" is determined. That is, when the lottery process of S99 and S100 is won, the transition to the "ART state" of the sub gaming state is determined even if the value of the continuous lock state counter is not "0".

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the calculation result is not less than 0 in S100 (when S100 is NO), the main CPU 51 sets the value of the continuous lock state counter to the value of the continuous lock state counter after subtraction. It updates (S101). Then, the main CPU 51 subtracts one from the value of the continuous lock state ensuring counter (S102). In the present embodiment, as described above, the “continuous lock state” is unconditionally maintained for a predetermined number of games (3 games in the present embodiment) from the start of the “continuous lock state”. It is set. The value of the continuous lock state guarantee counter indicates information on the remaining guarantee period (the number of games) of the “continuous lock state”.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether the value of the continuous lock state guarantee counter is “0” (S103). In S103, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the continuous lock state guarantee counter is not "0" (when the determination in S103 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the effect lottery process during the continuous lock state and starts the game The hour effect control process also ends.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the continuous lock state guarantee counter is "0" in S103 (when the determination in S103 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines that the effect flag number is "01" to "03". It is judged whether it is any of (S104). In S104, when the main CPU 51 determines that the effect flag number is not any of “01” to “03” (when S104 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the effect lottery process during the continuous lock state. The game start effect control process also ends.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the effect flag number is any of “01” to “03” in S104 (when S104 is YES), the main CPU 51 stores the effect random number value storage area The second effect random number value is acquired (S105). Then, the main CPU 51 subtracts a prescribed value ("60" in the present embodiment) from the second effect random number value (S106).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the calculation result in S106 is less than 0 (negative value) (S107). In S107, when the main CPU 51 determines that the calculation result is not less than 0 (when S107 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the effect lottery processing during the continuous lock state and also ends the effect control processing at the game start Do.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the calculation result is less than 0 in S107 (when the determination in S107 is YES), the main CPU 51 updates the value of the continuous lock state counter to "0" (S108). That is, when the lottery process of S106 and S107 is won, the "continuous lock state" ends. Then, after that, the main CPU 51 ends the effect lottery processing during the continuous lock state, and also ends the effect control processing at the game start.

  Here, returning to the explanation of the processing of S95 and S100 again, the processing of S109 to S116 shown in FIG. 86 (“ART in sub gaming state” performed when S95 is a YES determination or S100 is a YES determination) Processing when the transition to the state is determined will be described.

  If S95 is YES or S100 is YES, the main CPU 51 acquires the value of the continuous lock state counter before subtraction (S109). Next, the main CPU 51 acquires a second reel control flag (S110).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the first reel control flag is obtained (S111). In S111, when the main CPU 51 determines that the first reel control flag has been acquired (when the determination in S111 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the effect lottery processing during the continuous lock state, and effects at the game start The control process also ends.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S111 that the first reel control flag is not obtained (S111 is NO), the main CPU 51 is used as a refresh counter provided in the main control circuit 41. The pseudo random value stored in the predetermined register (not shown) which can be acquired is acquired as the effect content random value (S112). The pseudo random value obtained by the predetermined register is a value in the range of 0 to 127.

  Next, the main CPU 51 subtracts the effect content lottery value from the effect content random value (S113). Then, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the calculation result in S113 is less than 0 (negative value) (S114). In S114, when the main CPU 51 determines that the calculation result is not less than 0 (when S114 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the effect lottery processing during the continuous lock state, and also ends the game start effect control processing Do.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the calculation result is less than 0 in S114 (when the determination in S114 is YES), the main CPU 51 turns on the post-all stop lock flag (S115). The after-stop lock flag is information for identifying whether or not to execute reel effect and lock after the third stop of the reel in a state where the above-mentioned specific condition (1) or (2) is satisfied. And stored in the reel control flag storage area. Then, when the lock flag is in the on state after all the stops, the reel effect and the lock are executed after the third stop of the reels. That is, in the lottery process of S113 and S114, it is lottery whether or not to perform the reel effect and the lock after the third stop of the reel.

  Next, the main CPU 51 acquires the value of the continuous lock state counter after subtraction (S116). Then, after updating the value of the continuous lock state counter, the main CPU 51 ends the effect lottery processing during the continuous lock state, and also ends the effect control process at the game start.

[Sub-managed state lottery process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 87, the sub-management state lottery process performed in S86 in the flowchart of the game start effect control process (see FIG. 84) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether the stay flag is on (S121). In the present embodiment, when the sub-management state transitions from “sub-management state 0” to “sub-management state 1” or “sub-management state 2”, the transition lottery processing of the sub-management state is ten games after the transition. After, it is executed in the unit game after that. That is, when the sub-management state transitions from "sub-management state 0" to "sub-management state 1" or "sub-management state 2", the sub-management state of the transition destination is the period after the transition to 10 games. It will be a guarantee period to be maintained. Then, in the guarantee period of this sub-management state, the stay flag is turned on, and the value of the stay counter is decremented from "10" for each unit game of the guarantee period. That is, when the stay flag is in the on state, it indicates that the current game is a game within the guarantee period. The stay flag and the stay counter are provided in the main RAM 53.

  When the main CPU 51 determines in S121 that the stay flag is on (when the determination in S121 is YES), the main CPU 51 subtracts one from the value of the stay counter (S125). At this time, when the value of the stay counter after subtraction becomes “0”, it is not a guarantee period from the next game, so the stay flag is turned off. Then, after the process of S125, the main CPU 51 ends the sub management state lottery process, and shifts the process to S87 of the effect control process (see FIG. 84) at the game start time.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S121 that the stay flag is not on (is off) (when the determination in S121 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs sub management state shift lottery processing (S122). The details of the sub management state transition lottery processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 88 described later.

  Next, after the processing of S122, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the sub-management state has shifted from "sub-management state 0" to "sub-management state 1" or "sub-management state 2" (S123). When the main CPU 51 determines in S123 that the sub-management state has not shifted to the "sub-management state 1" or "sub-management state 2" (when S123 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs sub-management state lottery The processing is ended, and the processing is shifted to S87 of effect control processing (see FIG. 84) at the game start time.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S123 that the sub management state has shifted to “sub management state 1” or “sub management state 2” (when S123 is YES determination), the main CPU 51 starts the guarantee period Therefore, the stay flag is turned on, and "10" is set to the value of the stay counter (S124). Then, after the process of S124, the main CPU 51 ends the sub management state lottery process, and shifts the process to S87 of the effect control process (see FIG. 84) at the game start time.

[Sub management state transition lottery processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 88, the sub management state transition lottery processing performed in S122 in the flowchart of the sub management state lottery processing (see FIG. 87) will be described.

  In the present embodiment, the sub management state transition lottery processing and the sub management state set processing based thereon are performed not only at the time of ART termination but also at the time of setting change of RT lottery value (settings 1 to 6: see FIGS. 14 to 19) Also after reset. In FIG. 88, a processing example of “at the time of ART termination” will be described, but the same processing is performed when changing the setting of the RT lottery value or after resetting. Here, "at the time of ART end" means that the RT gaming state is shifted from "RT3 gaming state" to "RT1 gaming state".

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether the current state is at the end of ART (S131).

  In S131, when the main CPU 51 determines that the current state is not the state at the end of ART (when S131 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs sub management based on the internal winning combination and the current sub management state. A state transition lottery is performed, and the sub-management state determined by the lottery is set (S132). In this processing, specifically, the main CPU 51 performs sub-management state transition lottery using, for example, a sub-management state transition lottery table as shown in FIGS. Then, after the processing of S132, the main CPU 51 ends the sub management state transition lottery processing, and shifts the processing to S123 of the sub management state lottery processing (see FIG. 87).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S131 that the current state is the state at the end of ART (when S131 is YES), the main CPU 51 selects the sub management state transition lottery table corresponding to the end of ART. The sub management state transition lottery is performed using the sub management state, and the sub management state determined by the lottery is set (S133). In this process, specifically, the main CPU 51 performs sub management state transition lottery using, for example, a sub management state transition lottery table provided exclusively for the state at the end of ART as shown in FIG.

  Then, after the processing of S133, the main CPU 51 ends the sub management state transition lottery processing, and shifts the processing to S123 of the sub management state lottery processing (see FIG. 87). In the present embodiment, as described above, based on the internal winning combination, the current sub-management status, etc., the transition of the sub-management status / stay is lottery.

[Precursor type lottery processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 89, a precursor type lottery process performed in S87 in the flowchart of the game start effect control process (see FIG. 84) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether the RT gaming state is the RT0 gaming state or the RT1 gaming state (S141).

  In S141, when the main CPU 51 determines that the RT gaming state is not the RT0 gaming state or the RT1 gaming state (S141 is NO determination), the main CPU 51 ends the prognostic type lottery processing, and at the game start effect control The process (FIG. 84) also ends. As described above, in this embodiment, the sub gaming state is the "ART state" (RT3 gaming state) and the preparation state in the middle of transitioning from the "normal state" to the "ART state" (RT2, RT4 gaming state: "ART state" In the case of “ready state at the time of transition”, the map winning / lottery lottery process described later is not performed. Therefore, when the sub gaming state (RT gaming state) is "ART state" (RT3 gaming state) or "preparation state at transition to ART state" (RT2, RT4 gaming state), lock and feature effects are not performed.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the RT gaming state is the RT0 gaming state or the RT1 gaming state in S141 (when the determination in S141 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs map winning lottery processing (S142). In this process, a map is determined, and an AT (ART) lottery process based on the sub management status and the internal winning combination is substantially performed. The details of the map winning lot lottery process will be described later with reference to FIG. 90 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether the map has been won by the map winning / lottery process of S142 (S143). In S143, when the main CPU 51 determines that the map is not won (in the case of NO determination in S143), the main CPU 51 ends the prognostic type lottery process, and also the effect control process at the game start (FIG. 84). finish.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S143 that the map has won the map (when the determination in S143 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines whether the map obtained is the map 6 or 7 (S144). ). When the main CPU 51 determines in S144 that the winning map is the map 6 or 7 (when the determination in S144 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs the processing of S147 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the winning map is not the map 6 or 7 in S144 (if S144 is NO), the main CPU 51 determines whether the current state is in the penalty state ( S145). When the main CPU 51 determines in S145 that the current state is not in the penalty state (when the determination in S145 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the processing of S147 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S145 that the current state is in the penalty state (when the determination in S145 is YES), the main CPU 51 changes the map to any one of maps 0 to 3 (S146).

  Then, after the processing of S146, if the determination of S144 is YES or if the determination of S145 is NO, the main CPU 51 determines whether the winning map is the map 5 or 7 (S147). In S147, when the main CPU 51 determines that the winning map is not the map 5 or 7 (when S147 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the processing of S149 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S147 that the winning map is the map 5 or 7 (when the determination in S147 is YES), the main CPU 51 turns on the holding flag (S148). When S147 is a YES determination, within the game (stay) period of the lock and feature effect based on any of the maps 1 to 3, the map winning prize lottery process of S142, AT winning or 7 match pseudo bonus winning Is determined, the map information acquired in the process of S148 is held. Then, after the processing of S148, the main CPU 51 ends the precursor type lottery processing, and also ends the game start effect control processing (FIG. 84).

  Next, when the determination of S147 is NO, the main CPU 51 performs a map game number lottery process (S149). In this process, the main CPU 51 determines the number of map games (the number of game stays in the map) with reference to the map game number lottery table (see FIG. 53) and the map game number subtraction lottery table (FIG. 54). The details of the map game number lottery process will be described later with reference to FIG. 91 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs lock setting processing after the third stop (S150). In this process, the main CPU 51 determines the number of the game from the start of the game of the lock and feature effect based on the map to the operation of the lock and the driving of the movable feature 22. The details of the third post-shutdown lock setting process will be described later with reference to FIG. 92 described later.

  Then, after the process of S150, the main CPU 51 ends the precursor type lottery process and also ends the game start effect control process (FIG. 84). In the precursor type lottery processing of the present embodiment, as described above, one map is randomly selected from a plurality of maps based on the sub-management state and the internal winning combination, and the selected map is set.

[Map winning lot lottery processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 90, the map winning / lottery lottery process performed in S142 in the flowchart of the prognostic type lottery process (see FIG. 89) will be described. In addition, in this embodiment, ART (notification) lottery is also substantially performed by map winning lottery. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 doubles as means (notification determination means) for determining whether to perform ART (informing).

  In the map winning lottery process, the main CPU 51 performs map lottery based on the set sub management state (current sub management state) and the internal winning combination (S151). At this time, the main CPU 51 performs map lottery processing with reference to the map winning lottery table corresponding to the current sub-management state among the map winning lottery tables shown in FIGS. 50 to 52, for example. Then, after the processing of S151, the main CPU 51 ends the map winning lottery processing, and shifts the processing to S143 of the precursor type lottery processing (see FIG. 89).

[Map game number lottery processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 91, map game number lottery processing performed in S149 of the flowchart of the prognostic type lottery processing (see FIG. 89) will be described. This process is performed when one of maps 1 to 4 and 6 is won in the map winning lottery process (S142 in FIG. 89).

  First, the main CPU 51 performs lottery processing of the map reference game number based on the map number of the set map (S161). In this process, the main CPU 51 refers to the map game number lottery table described with reference to FIG. 53, and performs the lottery process of the map reference game number based on the map number.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the map reference game number of 16 G or more has been selected by the lottery process of S161 (S162). When the main CPU 51 determines that the map reference game number of 16 G or more is not selected in S162 (when the determination of S162 is NO), the main CPU 51 finalizes the map reference game number selected in the lottery process of S161. Then, the main CPU 51 ends the map game number lottery process, and shifts the process to S150 of the precursor type lottery process (see FIG. 89).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the map reference game number of 16 G or more is selected in S162 (when the determination of S162 is YES), the main CPU 51 selects the map reference game number selected in the lottery process of S161. Is subtracted from the predetermined number of games (S163). In this processing, first, the main CPU 51 refers to the map game number subtraction / lottery table described in FIG. 54 to determine a subtraction value (one of 0 to -4) of the map game numbers. Next, the main CPU 51 adds the determined subtraction value to the map reference game number. Then, the main CPU 51 sets the number of map games subtracted in the process of S163 as the final number of map games, and thereafter, the main CPU 51 ends the map game number lottery process, and the process is a prognostic type lottery process (see FIG. 89) Move to S150 of).

[After 3rd stop lock setting process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 92, the third post-shutdown lock setting process performed in S150 in the flowchart of the precursor type lottery process (see FIG. 89) is described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the number of map games determined in the map game number lottery process described with reference to FIG. 91 is 34 G or less (S171).

  In S171, when the main CPU 51 determines that the number of map games is equal to or less than 34 G (when the determination in S171 is YES), the main CPU 51 locks the number of map games determined in the map game number lottery process as the lock setting reference game number And (S172). Then, after the process of S172, the main CPU 51 performs the process of S174 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S171 that the number of map games is not less than 34 G (when the determination in S171 is NO), the main CPU 51 determines a lock setting reference game by lottery (S173).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the determined number of map games is 35G or more, the number of games obtained by subtracting any of 0G to 3G from 32G (any of 29G, 30G, 31G, and 32G) Is set as the lock setting reference game number. Therefore, in the process of S173, the main CPU 51 first randomly determines the number of games to be subtracted from 32G (one of 0G to 3G). Next, the main CPU 51 subtracts the subtraction game number determined by lottery from 32G, and sets the subtraction game number as the lock setting reference game number.

  After the lock setting reference game number is determined by the process of S172 or S173 described above, the main CPU 51 performs middle character set by lottery. Although not described in detail in this embodiment, when the number of map games is 28G or more, it is determined whether or not lock / feature effect processing is performed within the range of the first game to the sixteenth game of the map (middle of the map stay period). Perform a lottery on the This middle game character item lottery process is performed based on the winning map information, the number of map games, and the like. Then, when winning the middle role product lottery, the timing at which the middle win character lottery is won (the first game of the map, as well as the occurrence timing of the lock determined by the lock type lottery table described in FIG. 56 to FIG. The generation of the lock and the driving of the movable part 22 are executed in any of the sixteenth to sixteenth games. Although not shown, in the middle role product lottery, it is assumed that the probability of the occurrence of the lock and the driving of the movable combination 22 being equal at each timing of the first game to the sixteenth game of the map is the same.

  Then, after the process of S174, the main CPU 51 determines the lock and feature type (lock generation timing) based on the sub management state, the map (map number), and the lock setting reference game number (S175). In this processing, the main CPU 51 refers to the lock type lottery table corresponding to the current sub-management state and the map (map number) among the lock type lottery tables described in FIGS. Choose Then, after the processing of S175, the main CPU 51 ends the lock setting processing after the third stop and also ends the precursor type lottery processing (FIG. 89).

[Reel stop initialization process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 93, the reel stop initial setting process performed in S9 in the main flow (see FIG. 79) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 acquires the number for rotating and stopping based on the internal winning combination obtained in the internal lottery process of S6 in FIG. 79 with reference to the number selection table for rotating and stopping (refer to FIG. 28). (S181).

  Next, the main CPU 51 refers to the reel stop initialization setting table (see FIG. 29) and acquires various information corresponding to the rotation stop number based on the acquired rotation stop number (S182). Specifically, the main CPU 51 corresponds to the acquired number for stopping rotation, the drawing priority order table selection table number, the drawing priority order table number, the order pressing table selection data, the order pressing table change data, the order pressing The time table change initial data and the irregular press 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. 67) (S183).

  Next, the main CPU 51 stores "3" in the stop button non-operation counter provided in the main RAM 53 (S184). Thereafter, the main CPU 51 ends the reel stop initial setting process, and shifts the process to S10 of the main flow (see FIG. 79). The stop button non-operation counter is a counter for managing the number of stop buttons for which a stop operation has not been detected.

[Lock process at game start]
Next, with reference to FIG. 94, the game start lock process performed in S11 in the main flow (see FIG. 79) will be described. In the present embodiment, the game start lock process and the game end lock process (see FIG. 106) described later are executed by the main control circuit 41.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the second reel control flag is obtained (S191). In S191, when the main CPU 51 determines that the second reel control flag is not obtained (when the determination in S191 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S195 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the second reel control flag is acquired in S191 (when the determination in S191 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the post-all stop lock flag is on. (S192). When the main CPU 51 determines that the after-all-stop lock flag is on in S192 (when the determination in S192 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S195 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S192 that the lock flag after all stop is not on (when S192 is NO), the main CPU 51 refers to and holds the reel effect pattern table (see FIG. 43). A reel effect pattern corresponding to the value of the continuous lock state counter before subtraction is set (S193). Next, the main CPU 51 sets the value of the lock timer corresponding to the value of the held continuous lock state counter before subtraction (S194). By the processes of S193 and S194, reel effect and lock based on the continuous lock state counter value before subtraction at the game start time (start operation time) are started. Thereafter, the main CPU 51 performs the processing of S198 described later.

  Here, it returns to S191 and S192 again, and when S191 is NO determination or when S192 is YES determination, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the first reel control flag is acquired (S195) . In S195, when the main CPU 51 determines that the first reel control flag has not been acquired (S195 is NO determination), the main CPU 51 ends the lock processing at the game start, and the main flow (FIG. 79) Move to S12 of reference).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S195 that the first reel control flag is acquired (when the determination in S195 is YES), the main CPU 51 refers to the reel effect pattern table (see FIG. 43) and acquires it. A reel effect pattern corresponding to the counted subtraction value being set is set (S 196). Next, the main CPU 51 sets the value of the lock timer corresponding to the acquired count subtraction value (S197). By the processing of S196 and S197, the reel effect and the lock based on the count subtraction value at the game start time (start operation time) are started.

  Then, after the processing of S194 or S197, the main CPU 51 determines whether the value of the lock timer is "0" (S198). In S198, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the lock timer is not “0” (when S198 is NO), the main CPU 51 repeats the process of S198 until the value of the lock timer becomes “0”. stand by.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S198 that the value of the lock timer is “0” (when the determination in S198 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the lock processing at the game start, and the main flow of processing ( Move to S12 of FIG.

[Import priority storage process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 95, a drawing priority priority storage process performed in S14 in the main flow (see FIG. 79) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 stores the stop button non-operation counter in the main RAM 53 as the number of searches (S201). Next, the main CPU 51 performs search target reel determination processing (S202). 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 S202, when all (three) reels are rotated, the left reel 3L is first determined as a search target reel. Thereafter, various processes up to S211 described later are performed on the left reel 3L, and when the process returns to S202 again, the middle reel 3C is determined as a search target reel next. Then, various processes up to S211 described later are performed on the middle reel 3C, and when the process returns to S202 again, the right reel 3R is determined as a search target reel next.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs pull-in priority order table selection processing (S203). In this process, the pull-in priority order table is selected based on the internal winning combination (small combination / replay data pointer) and the operation stop button. The details of the pull-in priority order table selection process will be described later with reference to FIG. 96 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 sets "0" as symbol position data, and sets "21" as the symbol check count (S204). Then, the main CPU 51 performs symbol code acquisition processing (S205). In this process, a symbol code corresponding to the current symbol position data, which is 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 corresponding to the number of effective lines are stored. The details of the symbol code acquisition process will be described later with reference to FIG. 97 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 updates the display combination storage area (see FIG. 63) based on the acquired symbol code and the data of the symbol code storage area (see FIG. 67) (S206). At this time, regardless of the presence or absence of the internal winning combination, a combination of symbols that can be displayed (displayable combination) is stored in the display combination storage area based on the stop symbol.

  In the present embodiment, the information on the symbol code storage area (the symbol code and the displayable part corresponding to the symbol code storage area) is updated for each stopped reel. At this time, the displayable part may be obtained from data prepared in advance that indicates the correspondence between the symbol of the stopped reel and the corresponding displayable part, or the symbol of the stopped reel And the symbol combination table (see FIGS. 7 to 10) may be collated and acquired. When the former method is used, the correspondence between the symbol and the displayable part changes for each reel.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs pull-in priority order acquisition processing (S207). In this process, for the main CPU 51, priority is given to the pull-in priority for the combination in which the bit is "1" in the display combination storage area (see FIG. 63) and the bit is "1" in the internal winning combination storage area. Acquisition priority data is acquired with reference to the order table (see FIG. 37).

  In addition, when the symbol of the combination (for example, the combination related to "Cherry": see FIGS. 7 to 10) for which the winning is determined is displayed on a part of the reels, the reel that becomes "ANY" Do not acquire the pull-in priority data. In addition, when there is a possibility that a winning combination is not determined and a winning combination not determined in the internal winning combination may be determined, the attraction priority data is set to “stop prohibition (all bits 0)”.

  Next, the main CPU 51 stores the acquired attraction priority data in the attraction priority data storage area (see FIG. 68) (S208). At this time, the drawing priority order data is stored in the drawing priority order data storage area so that the value of each priority order corresponds to the bit of the storage area. Next, the main CPU 51 adds one to the symbol position data, and subtracts one from the number of symbol checks (S209).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the number of symbol checks is 0 (S210). In S210, when the main CPU 51 determines that the symbol check count is not 0 (when S210 is NO), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S205, and repeats the process of S205 and subsequent steps.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S210 that the number of symbol checks is 0 (when the determination in S210 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the number of searches has been searched (S211).

  When it is determined in S211 that the main CPU 51 has not searched for the number of searches (in the case of NO determination in S211), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S202 and repeats the processes after S202. On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S211 that the search has been performed for the number of searches (when the determination is YES in S211), the main CPU 51 ends the withdrawal priority storage process and proceeds to S15 of the main flow (see FIG. 79). Transfer to

[Import priority table selection process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 96, the drawing priority order table selection process performed in S203 in the flowchart of the drawing priority order storage process (see FIG. 95) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the drawing priority order table number is set, that is, whether or not the drawing priority order table number is directly stored in the reel stop initial setting process (S9) (S221). ). In S221, when the main CPU 51 determines that the pull-in priority table number is set (when the determination in S221 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the pull-in priority table selection processing, and the processing is stored in pull-in priority It moves to S204 of processing (refer to FIG. 95).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the pull-in priority order table number is not set in S211 (when S211 is NO), the main CPU 51 stores the pressing order storage area (see FIG. 66) and the operation stop button. With reference to the area (see FIG. 65), the corresponding lead-in priority order table number is set (S222). After that, the main CPU 51 ends the pull-in priority order table selection process, and shifts the processing to S204 of the pull-up priority order storage process (see FIG. 95).

  In S222, first, the main CPU 51 refers to the pressing order storage area and the operation stop button storage area to acquire 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 drawing priority order table number.

[Symbol code acquisition processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 97, symbol code acquisition processing performed in S205 in the flowchart of the retraction priority storage processing (see FIG. 95) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 sets valid line data (S231). In the present embodiment, the pay line (winning determination line) is provided with one line (center line) as described above. Next, the main CPU 51 sets the check symbol position data of the search target reel based on the search symbol position and the valid line data (S232). For example, in the case where the search target reel is the left reel 3L, since it is desired to acquire middle information of the search target reel, the check symbol position data indicating the middle is set.

  Next, the main CPU 51 acquires the symbol code of the check symbol position data (S233). After that, the main CPU 51 ends the symbol code storage processing, and shifts the processing to S206 in the drawing priority storage processing (see FIG. 95).

[Reel stop control processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 98, the reel stop control process performed in S15 in the main flow (see FIG. 79) will be described. In the present embodiment, the reel stop control process described below is executed by the main control circuit 41. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 doubles as means (stop control means) for executing the reel stop control process.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether a valid stop button has been pressed (S241). In S241, when the main CPU 51 determines that the valid stop button is not pressed (S241 is NO determination), the main CPU 51 repeats the process of S241, and the pressing operation of the valid stop button is executed. Wait up to.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the valid stop button has been pressed in S241 (when the determination in S241 is YES), the main CPU 51 stores the pressing order storage area (see FIG. 66) and the operation stop button storage area (FIG. 65) is updated (S242). Next, the main CPU 51 subtracts one from the stop button non-operation counter (S243).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines a search target reel from the operation stop button (S244). Then, the main CPU 51 stores the stop start position in the main RAM 53 based on the symbol counter (S245).

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs sliding symbol number determination processing (S246). The details of the sliding symbol number determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. 99 described later. Next, the main CPU 51 transmits a reel stop command to the sub control circuit 42 (S247). The reel stop command transmitted in this process includes information such as the type of reel to be stopped, the number of sliding symbols, and the ON edge / OFF edge of the stop switch. The information on the ON edge / OFF edge 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 symbols determined in S246, and stores the determined planned stop position in the main RAM 53 (S248). In this process, the main CPU 51 adds the number of sliding symbols 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 S248 as a search symbol position (S249). Next, the main CPU 51 performs symbol code acquisition processing described with reference to FIG. 97 (S250). Thereafter, the main CPU 51 updates the symbol code storage area (see FIG. 67) using the acquired symbol code (S251).

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs control change processing (S252). The details of the control change process will be described later with reference to FIG. 104 described later. Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether the pressed stop button has been released (S253). In S253, when the main CPU 51 determines that the pressed stop button is not released (when S253 is NO), the main CPU 51 repeats the processing of S253 and waits until the pressed stop button is released. Do.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the pressed stop button has been released in S253 (when the determination in S253 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs a reel stop command transmission process (S254). In this process, the main CPU 51 transmits a reel stop command to the sub control circuit 42. At this time, the data configuration of the reel stop command to be transmitted is the same as that of the reel stop command transmitted in S247. However, the information of ON edge / OFF edge included in the reel stop command transmitted in S254 is different from the information of ON edge / OFF edge included in the reel stop command transmitted in S247.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether the stop button non-operation counter is “0” (S255). In S255, when the main CPU 51 determines that the non-operation counter is not “0” (S255 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the drawing priority storing process described with reference to FIG. 95 (S256). ). Thereafter, the main CPU 51 returns the process to S241, and repeats the processes after S241.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the inactivity counter is "0" in S255 (when the determination in S255 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the reel stop control processing, and the main flow processing (FIG. 79). Move to S16 of reference).

[Sliding piece number determination processing]
Next, the process of determining the number of sliding symbols performed in S246 of the flowchart of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 98) will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 51 selects line mask data corresponding to the operation stop button based on the line mask data table (not shown) (S261). In this processing, for example, when the left stop button 17L is pressed, the main CPU 51 sets “10000000” in which “1” is set to bit 7 corresponding to “left reel A line” of the stop data as line mask data. Choose Also, for example, when the middle stop button 17C is pressed, the main CPU 51 selects “00010000” in which “1” is set to the bit 4 corresponding to “middle reel A line” of the stop data as line mask data. Do. Also, for example, when the right stop button 17R is pressed, the main CPU 51 selects “00000010” in which “1” is set to bit 1 corresponding to “right reel A line” of the stop data as line mask data. Do.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the first stop (stop button non-operation counter is “2”) (S262). When the main CPU 51 determines that the first stop is not made in S262 (when the determination in S262 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs second and third stop processing (S263). The details of the second and third stop processes will be described later with reference to FIG. 100 described later. Thereafter, the main CPU 51 performs the processing of S271 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S262 that the first stop has occurred (when the determination in S262 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines whether the operation stop button is the left stop button (S264).

  In S264, when the main CPU 51 determines that the operation stop button is the left stop button (when the determination in S 264 is YES), the main CPU 51 acquires the forward pressing table selection data and the symbol counter (S 265). In this process, the forward press table selection data is acquired with reference to the reel stop initial setting table (see FIG. 29). Next, the main CPU 51 refers to the stop table for first press at the time of the first press corresponding to the table selection data for the first press, and acquires sliding piece number determination data and change status based on the symbol counter (S266). Thereafter, the main CPU 51 performs the processing of S271 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S 264 that the operation stop button is not the left stop button (when S 264 is NO), the main CPU 51 acquires the irregular press table selection data and selects the irregular press table. An irregular push stop table corresponding to the data is set (S267). In this process, the irregular press time table selection data is acquired with reference to the reel stop initial setting table (see FIG. 29).

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a line change bit check process (S268). The details of the line change bit check process will be described later with reference to FIG. 101 described later. Next, the main CPU 51 performs line mask data change processing (S269). The details of the line mask data change processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 102 described later. After that, the main CPU 51 refers to the set irregular press time stop table, and acquires sliding symbol number determination data based on the line mask data and the stop start position (S 270).

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs priority attraction control processing (S271). In this process, the pull-in priority order data are compared according to each symbol position in the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols “4” from the stop start position, and the most appropriate number of sliding symbols is determined. The details of the priority attraction control process will be described later with reference to FIG. 103 described later. After that, the main CPU 51 ends the sliding symbol number determination processing, and shifts the processing to S247 of the reel stop control processing (see FIG. 98).

[Second and third stop processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 100, the second and third stop processing performed in S263 in the flowchart of the sliding symbol number determination processing (see FIG. 99) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether it is the second stop operation (S281). When the main CPU 51 determines in S281 that the second stop operation is not being performed (when the determination in S281 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the processing of S284 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the second stop operation is being performed (S281 is a YES determination) in S281, the main CPU 51 sequentially presses the stop button (first stop is the left reel 3L). It is determined whether or not (S282). When the main CPU 51 determines in S282 that the forward pressing is not performed (NO in S282), the main CPU 51 performs the processing of S284 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S282 that forward pressing is to be performed (YES in S282), the main CPU 51 performs a line change bit check process (S283). The details of the line change bit check process will be described later with reference to FIG. 101 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs line mask data change processing (S284). The details of the line mask data change processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 102 described later. Next, the main CPU 51 performs sliding symbol number search processing (S285). In this process, with reference to the stop table (FIGS. 32 to 34), sliding piece number 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, for each symbol position within the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols from the stop start position, a search is sequentially performed to determine whether the corresponding data is "1". 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 slide number determination data. Then, after the processing of S285, the main CPU 51 ends the second and third stop processing, and shifts the processing to S271 of the sliding number determination processing (see FIG. 99).

[Line change bit check processing]
Next, referring to FIG. 101, the line change bit performed in S268 in the flowchart of the sliding symbol number determination process (see FIG. 99) and in S283 in the flowcharts of the second and third stop processes (see FIG. 100). The check process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether the change status is “1” or “2” (S291). In S291, when the main CPU 51 determines that the change status is “1” or “2” (when the determination in S291 is YES), the main CPU 51 sets a corresponding line status (S292). In this process, in the present embodiment, the A-line status is set when the change status is “1”, and the B-line status is set when the change status is “2”. Then, after the process of S292, the main CPU 51 ends the line change bit check process, and the process is a flow chart of the second and third stop processes (see FIG. 100) or S269 of the sliding frame number determination process (see FIG. 99). Move to the processing of S284 in).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the change status is not “1” or “2” (S291 is NO), the main CPU 51 determines whether the line change bit is on. (S293). In this process, the main CPU 51 refers to the row corresponding to the “middle reel line change bit” or the “right reel line change bit” in the stop table (see FIGS. 32 to 34), and the data corresponding to the stop start position is It is determined whether or not it is "1". Then, 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 turned on (S293 is NO determination), the main CPU 51 performs line change bit check processing And the process proceeds to S269 of the sliding number determination process (see FIG. 99) or to S284 in the flowchart of the second and third stop processes (see FIG. 100).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S293 that the data corresponding to the stop start position is “1”, that is, the line change bit is on (YES in S293), the main CPU 51 The line status is set (S294). The B-line status is data used to change line mask data. Then, after the process of S294, the main CPU 51 ends the line change bit check process, and the process is a flow chart of the second and third stop processes (see FIG. 100) or S269 of the sliding frame number determination process (see FIG. 99). Move to the processing of S284 in).

[Line mask data change processing]
Next, referring to FIG. 102, the line mask data performed in S269 in the flowchart of the sliding symbol number determination process (see FIG. 99) and in S284 in the flowcharts of the second and third stop processes (see FIG. 100). The change process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether the C-line status is set (S301). The setting of the C-line status is performed when it is a forward push in the second post-stop control change process (see FIG. 105) described later.

  When the main CPU 51 determines that the C-line status is set in S301 (when the determination in S301 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines whether the operation stop button at the second stop is the middle stop button or not. It discriminates (S302).

  In S302, when the main CPU 51 determines that the operation stop button at the second stop time is the middle stop button (when the determination in S302 is YES), the main CPU 51 rotates the line mask data to the right twice (S303). ). If it is a forward press and the operation stop button at the second stop is the middle stop button, the operation stop button at the third stop will be the right stop button. Therefore, the line mask data is changed from "00000010" to "10000000" by the process of S303. As a result, the sequence of the bits 7 corresponding to the "right reel C line data" in the stop table (see FIGS. 32 to 34) at the time of forward pressing is referred to. Then, after the processing of S303, the main CPU 51 ends the line mask data change processing, and the processing is the processing of S270 of the sliding number determination processing (see FIG. 99) or the flowchart of the second and third stop processing (see FIG. 100). Move to the processing of S285 in).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S302 that the operation stop button at the second stop is not the middle stop button (when the determination in S302 is NO), the main CPU 51 rotates the line mask data to the left twice. (S304). 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 S304. As a result, the column of bits 6 corresponding to the "middle reel C line data" of the second / third stop table for stopping at the time of forward pressing is referenced. Then, after the processing of S304, the main CPU 51 ends the line mask data change processing, and the processing is the processing of S270 of the sliding number determination processing (see FIG. 99) or the flowchart of the second and third stop processing (see FIG. 100). Move to the processing of S285 in).

  Here, when the main CPU 51 determines that the C-line status is not set in S301 again (returning to the process of S301) (when S301 is NO), the main CPU 51 sets the B-line status. It is determined whether or not there is (S305). When the main CPU 51 determines that the B line status is not set in S305 (when S305 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the line mask data change processing, and the number of sliding symbols determination processing (FIG. And the process of S285 in the flowchart of the second and third stop processing (see FIG. 100).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the B-line status is set in S305 (when the determination in S305 is YES), the main CPU 51 rotates the line mask data to the right once (S306). By this processing, for example, when the line mask data is "00000010", it is changed to "00000001". As a result, the column corresponding to “B line data” in the stop table (see FIGS. 32 to 34) is referred to. Then, after the processing of S306, the main CPU 51 ends the line mask data change processing, and the processing is the processing of S270 of the sliding number determination processing (see FIG. 99) or the flowchart of the second and third stop processing (see FIG. 100). Move to the processing of S285 in).

[Priority pull-in control processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 103, the priority attraction-in control processing performed in S271 in the flowchart of the sliding symbol number determination processing (see FIG. 99) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 sets a search order table (see FIG. 38) according to the gaming state (S311). Next, the main CPU 51 sets an initial value to the search order counter and the number of checks (S312). 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 to the number of checks. Specifically, "5" is set as an initial value of the number of checks.

  Next, the main CPU 51 sets the top address of the stop order table (not shown), and adds the address of the search order table based on the sliding piece number determination data (S313).

  Next, the main CPU 51 acquires the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the value of the search order counter (S314). Next, the main CPU 51 adds the acquired number of sliding symbols to the expected start-of-stop address and acquires pull-in priority data (S315).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the retraction priority data acquired in S315 exceeds the retraction priority data acquired earlier (S316). In S316, when the main CPU 51 determines that the retraction priority data acquired in S315 does not exceed the retraction priority data acquired earlier (in the case of NO determination in S316), the main CPU 51 performs the processing of S318 described later. Do.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S316 that the retraction priority data acquired in S315 exceeds the retraction priority data acquired earlier (in the case of YES determination in S316), the main CPU 51 slips in S314. The number of frames is retracted (S317).

  Next, the main CPU 51 subtracts one from the number of checks and adds one to the search order counter (S318).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether the number of checks is “0” (S319). In S319, when the main CPU 51 determines that the number of checks is not “0” (when the determination in S319 is NO), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S314, and repeats the processes after S314.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S319 that the number of checks is "0" (when the determination in S319 is YES), the main CPU 51 restores the number of sliding symbols saved (S320). Thereafter, the main CPU 51 ends the priority attraction-in control process, and also ends the sliding symbol number determination process (see FIG. 99).

Control change processing
Next, with reference to FIG. 104, the control change process performed in S252 in the flowchart of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 98) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether it is after the third stop (S331). In S331, when the main CPU 51 determines that it is after the third stop (when the determination in S331 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the control change process, and the process proceeds to S253 of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 98). Transfer to

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S331 that it is not after the third stop (when the determination in S331 is NO), the main CPU 51 determines whether it is after the second stop (S332). In S332, when the main CPU 51 determines that the second stop has been made (when the determination in S332 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs second post-stop control processing (S333). The details of the second post-shutdown control process will be described later with reference to FIG. 105 described later. Then, after the processing of S333, the main CPU 51 ends the control change processing, and shifts the processing to S253 of the reel stop control processing (see FIG. 98).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S332 that it is not after the second stop (when the determination in S332 is NO), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not forward pressing is performed (S334). In S334, when the main CPU 51 determines that it is not forward pressing (S334 is NO determination), the main CPU 51 ends the control change processing, and shifts the processing to S253 in the reel stop control processing (see FIG. 98). .

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S334 that the forward pressing is performed (YES in S334), the main CPU 51 sets the forward pressing control change table (see FIG. 31) and the number of searches (S335). .

  Next, the main CPU 51 acquires a planned stop position (S336). Then, the main CPU 51 updates the change target position according to the acquired planned stop position (S337).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the change target position updated in S 337 matches the planned stop position (S 338). In S338, when the main CPU 51 determines that the updated change target position does not coincide with the planned stop position (when the determination in S338 is NO), the main CPU 51 determines whether the number of searches is “0”. (S339). In S339, when the main CPU 51 determines that the number of searches is not “0” (S339: NO), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S337, and repeats the processes after S337.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S339 that the number of searches is “0” (when the determination in S339 is YES), the main CPU 51 advances the value of the table change initial data at the time of forward pressing The third stop table number is acquired and the corresponding stop table is set (S344). Next, the main CPU 51 sets the change status to “0” (S345). Then, after the processing of S345, the main CPU 51 ends the control change processing, and shifts the processing to S253 of the reel stop control processing (see FIG. 98).

  Here, returning to the process of S338 again, when the main CPU 51 determines that the updated change target position matches the planned stop position in S338 (when the determination of S338 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs the forward pressing table. The value obtained by adding the change data and the change status is compared with the change data selection value (S340). Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not both match (S341). When the main CPU 51 determines that the two do not match in S341 (when the determination of S341 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the processing of S344 and the subsequent steps.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S341 that the value obtained by adding the table change data for forward pressing and the change status matches the change data selection value (in the case of YES determination in S341), the main CPU 51 selects the change data. At the time of forward pressing corresponding to the value, the second and third stop table numbers and the change status are acquired (S 342). Next, the main CPU 51 sets the corresponding stop table based on the forward press second and third stop table numbers for stop (S343). Then, after the processing of S343, the main CPU 51 ends the control change processing, and shifts the processing to S253 of the reel stop control processing (see FIG. 98).

[Control change processing after second stop]
Next, the second post-stop control change process performed in S333 in the flowchart of the control change process (see FIG. 104) will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not forward pressing is performed (S351). When the main CPU 51 determines that the forward pressing is not performed in S 351 (when the determination in S 351 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the second post-stop control change process and also ends the control change process.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S 351 that the forward press is made (S 351 is a YES determination), the main CPU 51 determines whether the C line check data is ON (change status is “3”) It is determined (S352). The C-line check data is acquired by the process of S342 in the control change process (see FIG. 104). Then, when the main CPU 51 determines that the C-line check data is not on in S352 (when S352 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the control change processing after the second stop and also ends the control change processing. Do.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the C line check data is on in S352 (when the determination in S352 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 (S353). When the main CPU 51 determines in S 353 that the line change bit corresponding to the stop start position at the second stop is not on (when S 353 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the control change processing after the second stop. At the same time, the control change process ends.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the line change bit corresponding to the stop start position at the second stop is on in S 353 (when the determination in S 353 is YES), the main CPU 51 stores the forward push "1" is added to the second and third stop table numbers for stop, and the corresponding stop table is set (S354). Next, the main CPU 51 sets the C-line status (S355). Then, after the processing of S355, the main CPU 51 ends the second post-stop control change process, and also ends the control change process.

[Game end lock processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 106, the game end lock process performed in S17 in the main flow (see FIG. 79) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the second reel control flag is obtained (S361). In S361, when the main CPU 51 determines that the second reel control flag has not been acquired (S361 is NO determination), the main CPU 51 ends the lock processing at the game end, and the main flow (FIG. 79) Move to S18 of reference).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S361 that the second reel control flag is obtained (S361 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines whether the post-all stop lock flag is on. (S362). In S362, when the main CPU 51 determines that the lock flag after all stop is not on (when S362 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the lock processing at the game end, and the main flow (see FIG. 79). Move to S18.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the after-all-stop lock flag is on in S362 (when S362 is YES), the main CPU 51 refers to and acquires the reel effect pattern table (see FIG. 43). The reel effect pattern corresponding to the value of the continuous lock state counter after subtraction is set (S363). Next, the main CPU 51 sets the value of the lock timer corresponding to the value of the acquired successive lock state counter after subtraction (S364). By the processes of S363 and S364, reel effect and locking based on the value of the continuous lock state counter after subtraction at the end of the game (after the third stop of the reel) are started.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether the value of the lock timer is "0" (S365). In S365, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the lock timer is not “0” (in the case of NO determination in S365), the main CPU 51 repeats the processing of S365 until the value of the lock timer becomes “0”. stand by.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S365 that the value of the lock timer is “0” (in the case of YES determination in S365), the main CPU 51 ends the lock processing at the game end, and the main flow of processing ( Move to S18 of FIG.

[Post-turn stop processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 107, the after-rotation stop process performed in S18 in the main flow (see FIG. 79) will be described. Note that, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 executes the after-rotation stop processing described below. Further, in the post-turning drum stop process, when the RT gaming state is the RT2 gaming state, the state in which the lock / feature effect is not performed is set (the movable combination permission flag is turned off). That is, in the present embodiment, when the main control circuit 41 shifts to the RT2 gaming state, in which the gaming state is higher than the RT1 gaming state, the gaming state is not a map winning lottery. It also doubles as means for switching to (lock effect switching means).

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether the RT gaming state is the RT2 gaming state (S371). In S371, when the main CPU 51 determines that the RT gaming state is not the RT2 gaming state (when the determination in S371 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs a process of S373 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S371 that the RT gaming state is the RT2 gaming state (when the determination in S371 is YES), the main CPU 51 turns off the movable object permission flag (S372). The movable role product permission flag is a control flag for controlling whether or not the effect by the movable role object 22, that is, the lock and the role effect based on the map is to be executed. In the present embodiment, as described above, when the sub gaming state is the "normal state" (RT gaming state is RT0 or RT1 gaming state), the lock based on the map and bonus effects are performed, but other than that In the sub game state, lock and feature effects are not performed. Therefore, if the RT gaming state is the RT2 gaming state, the movable role permission flag is turned off in S372.

  Next, after the processing of S372, or when S371 is NO, the main CPU 51 determines whether the RT gaming state has shifted from the RT3 gaming state to the RT1 gaming state (S373). That is, in this process, the main CPU 51 displays the symbol combination corresponding to "bell spill", determines whether the "ART state" has ended, and the sub gaming state has shifted to the "normal state". When the main CPU 51 determines that the RT gaming state has not shifted from the RT3 gaming state to the RT1 gaming state in S 373 (when the determination in S 373 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the processing of S 375 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the RT gaming state has shifted from the RT3 gaming state to the RT1 gaming state in S 373 (when the determination in S 373 is YES), the main CPU 51 shifts to the sub management state transition lottery described in FIG. A process is performed (S374). That is, the main CPU 51 displays a symbol combination corresponding to "bell spill", and when the "ART state" is finished, performs a sub-management state shift lottery. In this sub management state transition lottery processing, for example, a sub management state transition lottery is performed using a sub management state transition lottery table provided exclusively for the ART termination time as shown in FIG.

  After the processing of S374, or if S373 is NO, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not map execution is currently in progress (S375). Specifically, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the current unit game (game) is a unit game during a lock / feature effect game period (during a map stay period) based on the map.

  In S375, when the main CPU 51 determines that the map is being executed (when the determination in S375 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs post-stop map setting processing (S376). In this processing, the main CPU 51 mainly performs setting processing of the held map. The details of the after-stop map setting process will be described later with reference to FIG. 108 described later. Then, after the processing of S376, the main CPU 51 ends the post-rotation stop post-processing, and shifts the processing to S19 of the main flow (see FIG. 79).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S375 that the map is not being executed (S375: NO), the main CPU 51 determines whether the RT gaming state has shifted from the RT1 gaming state to the RT1 gaming state (RT gaming) Whether or not the state is staying in the RT1 gaming state is determined (S377).

  In S377, when the main CPU 51 determines that the RT gaming state has not shifted from the RT1 gaming state to the RT1 gaming state (S377 is NO determination), the main CPU 51 ends the post-turn-off process and processing. Is transferred to S19 of the main flow (see FIG. 79).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the RT gaming state has shifted from the RT1 gaming state to the RT1 gaming state in S377 (when the S377 is YES), the main CPU 51 turns on the movable combination permission flag (S378). ). That is, if S377 is a YES determination, the sub gaming state is the "normal state" (RT1 gaming state), so the movable combination permission flag is turned on, and the lock based on the map can be activated. Become. Then, after the processing of S378, the main CPU 51 ends the post-rotation stop post-processing, and shifts the processing to S19 of the main flow (see FIG. 79).

[After stop map setting process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 108, the after-stop map setting process performed in S376 in the flowchart of the post-rotation stop process (see FIG. 107) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether the number of map games is "0" (S381). In S381, when the main CPU 51 determines that the number of map games is not "0" (when S381 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the main CPU after-stop map setting process, and the post-turn stop process ( See also FIG. 107).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the number of map games is "0" in S381 (when the determination in S381 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines whether the holding flag is on (S382) .

  In S382, when the main CPU 51 determines that the holding flag is not on (when S382 is NO), the main CPU 51 turns off the movable combination permission flag (S383). By this processing, the state in which the lock / feature presentation based on the map is not activated is set. Then, after the processing of S383, the main CPU 51 ends the after-stop map setting processing, and also ends the after-drum stop processing (see FIG. 107).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the holding flag is on in S382 (when the determination in S382 is YES), the main CPU 51 turns off the holding flag (S384).

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs the map game number lottery processing described in FIG. 91 (S385). Next, the main CPU 51 performs lock setting processing after the third stop described in FIG. 92 (S 386). By the processing of S 385 and S 386, the gaming state is set to a state in which the lock / feature effect based on the held map is operable. Then, after the processing of S 386, the main CPU 51 ends the after-stop map setting processing, and also ends the after-drum stop processing (see FIG. 107).

[RT control processing]
Next, RT control processing performed in S20 in the main flow (see FIG. 79) will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, the RT control process described below is performed by the main control circuit 41. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 doubles as a means (replay time state control means) for performing transition control of the RT gaming state.

  First, the main CPU 51 refers to the RT transition table (see FIG. 12) to check the transition condition of the RT gaming state which can be established in the RT gaming state of the transition source (current) (S391).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether a transition condition of the RT gaming state is established (S392). In S392, when the main CPU 51 determines that the transition condition of the RT gaming state is not satisfied (S392 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the processing of S394 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the transition condition of the RT gaming state is established in S 392 (when the determination in S 392 is YES), the main CPU 51 refers to the RT transition table (see FIG. 12) and transitions. Based on the conditions, the RT gaming state flag of the transition destination is set to a predetermined bit of the gaming state flag storage area (see FIG. 64), and the gaming state flag storage area is updated (S393).

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs display command transmission processing (S394). Specifically, the main CPU 51 transmits a display command to the sub control circuit 42. The display command is configured to include parameters for specifying a display combination, the number of payouts, and the like. Then, after the processing of S394, the main CPU 51 ends the RT control processing, and shifts the processing to S21 of the main flow (see FIG. 79).

[End of game effect control process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 110, the game end effect control process performed in S21 in the main flow (see FIG. 79) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 refers to the gaming state flag storage area (see FIG. 64) and determines whether or not BB gaming is in operation (S401). In S401, when the main CPU 51 determines that the BB game is in operation (when the determination in S401 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the effect control process at the end of the game, and the process is a main flow (see FIG. 79). Move to S22 of

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S401 that the BB game is not in operation (S401 is NO), the main CPU 51 determines whether the RT gaming state is the RT0 gaming state or the RT1 gaming state. (S402). In S402, when the main CPU 51 determines that the RT gaming state is not the RT0 gaming state or the RT1 gaming state (S402 is NO determination), the main CPU 51 ends the game end effect control processing, and the main flow is processed. Move to S22 (see FIG. 79).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S402 that the RT gaming state is the RT0 gaming state or the RT1 gaming state (when the determination in S402 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the continuous lock state counter is "0". It is determined whether there is any (S403). In S403, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the continuous lock state counter is not “0” (when the determination in S 403 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the effect control process at the end of the game, and the main flow ( Move to S22 of FIG.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S403 that the value of the continuous lock state counter is "0" (when the determination in S403 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines whether the value of the penalty counter is "0". It is determined (S404). When the main CPU 51 determines in S404 that the value of the penalty counter is not "0" (when the determination in S404 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the processing of S408 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S404 that the value of the penalty counter is "0" (when the determination in S404 is YES), the main CPU 51 selects one of the effect flag numbers "01" to "03". It is determined whether or not (S405). In S405, when the main CPU 51 determines that the effect flag number is not any of “01” to “03” (when the determination in S405 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S410 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S405 that the effect flag number is any of "01" to "03" (when the determination in S405 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines the player's pushing order of the stop button. It is determined whether or not the left reel first stop (S406). In S406, when the main CPU 51 determines that the pressing order of the stop button is the left reel first stop (when the determination in S406 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs the processing of S410 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S406 that the pressing order of the stop button is not the left reel first stop (S406 is NO determination), the main CPU 51 sets the value of the penalty counter to "11" ( S407).

  After S407, or if S404 is NO, the main CPU 51 subtracts 1 from the value of the penalty counter (S408). Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the value of the penalty counter is "0" (S409).

  In S409, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the penalty counter is "0" (when the determination in S409 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs continuous lock state transition lottery processing (S410). That is, in this embodiment, after the third stop of the reel, the shift lottery to the “continuous lock state” is performed. The details of the continuous lock state transition lottery process will be described later with reference to FIG. 111 described later. Then, after the processing of S410, the main CPU 51 ends the game end effect control processing, and shifts the processing to S22 of the main flow (see FIG. 79).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S409 that the value of the penalty counter is not "0" (in the case of NO determination in S409), the main CPU 51 ends the effect control process at the end of the game, and the main flow ( Move to S22 of FIG. That is, when the value of the penalty counter is not "0", the continuous lock state transition lottery process is not performed, and the "continuous lock state" operation is not performed.

[Continuous lock state transition lottery processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 111, the continuous lock state transition lottery process performed in S410 in the flowchart of the game end effect control process (see FIG. 110) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 acquires the third effect random number stored in the effect random number storage area (S411). Next, the main CPU 51 subtracts a prescribed value ("12" in the present embodiment) from the third effect random number value (S412).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the calculation result in S412 is less than 0 (negative value) (S413). In S413, when the main CPU 51 determines that the operation result is not less than 0 (when S413 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the continuous lock state transition lottery processing, and the game end effect control process (FIG. 110) See also).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S413 that the operation result is less than 0 (if YES in S413), it means that the continuous lock state transition lottery has been won, so the main CPU 51 determines the continuous lock state counter. Is set to "10" (S414). Next, the main CPU 51 stores "4" in the value of the continuous lock state ensuring counter (S415). Thereafter, the main CPU 51 ends the continuous lock state transition lottery process, and also ends the game end effect control process (see FIG. 110).

[Bonus end check processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 112, the bonus end check process performed in S23 in the main flow (see FIG. 79) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether “BB” (“BB1” or “BB2”) is in operation with reference to the game state flag storage area (see FIG. 64) (S421). In S421, when the main CPU 51 determines that “BB” is not in operation (S421 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the bonus end check process, and the process is performed in S24 of the main flow (see FIG. 79). Transfer to

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that "BB" is in operation in S421 (if S421 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines whether the value of the bonus end number counter is less than "0" or not. Is determined (S422).

  In S422, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the bonus end number counter is less than “0” (when the determination in S422 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs bonus end processing (S423). In this process, the main CPU 51 clears the bonus end number counter, and turns off the gaming state flag (BB gaming state flag) corresponding to "BB" in operation. If the value of the bonus end number counter is less than "0", it means that the payout of medals exceeds 336 during the BB gaming state.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs bonus end command transmission processing (S424). 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 initialization processing at the end of the bonus (S425). Then, after the processing of S425, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus end check processing, and shifts the processing to S24 of the main flow (see FIG. 79).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S422 that the value of the bonus end number counter is not less than "0" (in the case of NO determination in S422), the main CPU 51 determines each value of the number-of-winnings counter and the possible number-of-games counter. It updates (S426). When the small winning combination (combination with medal payout) is displayed, the winning possible number counter is decremented by “1”, and regardless of the stopping symbol, the possible gaming number counter is decremented by “1” in one game.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the value of the number-of-winnings counter or the value of the possible number-of-games counter is “0” (S427). In S427, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the number-of-winnings counter or the value of the possible number-of-games counter is not "0" (when S427 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the bonus end check processing. Then, the process proceeds to S24 of the main flow (see FIG. 79).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S427 that the value of the number-of-winnings counter or the value of the possible number-of-games counter is “0” (YES in S427), the main CPU 51 processes at the end of RB. (S428). Specifically, processing is performed such as turning off the gaming state flag (RB gaming state flag) corresponding to "RB", clearing the possible number-of-times counter and the possible number-of-games counter. Thereafter, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus end check process, and shifts the process to S24 of the main flow (see FIG. 79).

[Bonus operation check process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 113, the bonus end check process performed in S24 in the main flow (see FIG. 79) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether "BB" ("BB1" or "BB2") is in operation (S431). In S431, when the main CPU 51 determines that “BB” is not in operation (when S431 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the processing of S434 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that "BB" is in operation in S431 (if S431 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not "RB" is in operation (S432). ). In S432, when the main CPU 51 determines that “RB” is in operation (when S432 is a YES determination), the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check processing, and the processing is performed in the main flow (see FIG. 79). Move to S2.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that "RB" is not in operation in S432 (when S432 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs RB operation processing based on the bonus operation table (see FIG. 11). (S433). Then, after the processing of S433, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check processing, and shifts the processing to S2 of the main flow (see FIG. 79).

  When the determination in S431 is NO, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the bonus game is a prize (S434). In S434, when the main CPU 51 determines that the bonus game is not winning (when S434 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the processing of S438 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the bonus game is a prize in S434 (when S434 is a YES determination), the main CPU 51 selects a bonus game for which a prize is won based on the bonus operation table (see FIG. 11). A corresponding bonus operation process is performed (S435). In this embodiment, in this processing, the main CPU 51 sets “1” to the corresponding bit in the gaming state flag storage area (see FIG. 64) with reference to the bonus operation time table (see FIG. 11). The value of the bonus end sheet number counter is set to a predetermined value ("336" in the case of "BB1" and "BB2"). Furthermore, in this process, the process at the time of RB operation described in the above S433 is also performed.

  Next, the main CPU 51 clears the value of the carryover combination storage area (S436). Next, the main CPU 51 performs bonus start command transmission processing (S437). 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 been started. Then, after S437, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check process, and shifts the process to S2 of the main flow (see FIG. 79).

  Further, if the determination in S434 is NO, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the combination related to the re-game is a prize (S438). In S438, when the main CPU 51 determines that the winning combination related to replay is not a prize (when S438 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check process, and the process is the main flow (see FIG. 79). Move to S2.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S438 that the role associated with the re-game is a winning (when the determination in S438 is YES), the main CPU 51 requests automatic medal insertion (S439). That is, the main CPU 51 copies the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion number counter. Then, after the processing of S439, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check processing, and shifts the processing to S2 of the main flow (see FIG. 79).

[Interrupt process under control of main CPU (1.1173 msec)]
Next, with reference to FIG. 114, an interrupt process under the control of the main CPU 51 performed in S13 in the main flow (see FIG. 79) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 saves the register (S441). Next, the main CPU 51 performs input port check processing (S 442). In this process, the signals input from various switches such as the stop switch 17S are checked.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs timer update processing (S443). In this process, the main CPU 51 performs, for example, a process of subtracting the value of the lock timer every interrupt process. Next, the main CPU 51 performs communication data transmission processing (S444). In this process, 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 reel control processing (S445). In this process, the main CPU 51 starts the rotation of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R when required to start the rotation of all the reels, and then rotates each reel at a constant speed, The drive control of the three stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R is performed. 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 planned stop position (the symbol at the planned stop position reaches the area on the effective line (winning determination line) of the display window). The drive control of the corresponding stepping motor is performed so that the rotation of the corresponding reel is decelerated and stopped. Further, in the present embodiment, in addition to the normal acceleration process, the constant speed process and the stop process described above in the process of S445, when the reel effect pattern is set, the reel effect corresponding to the reel effect pattern is set. It also performs control processing of (reel action) and lock.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs lamp 7 segment drive processing (S446). In this process, the main CPU 51 drives and controls the 7-segment display 6 to display the number of payouts, the number of credits, and the like. Next, the main CPU 51 performs register restoration processing (S447). After that, the main CPU 51 ends the interrupt processing.

<Description of operation of sub control circuit>
Next, contents of various processing (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, the main board communication task performed by 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 (S451). Next, when the sub CPU 81 receives a command, the sub CPU 81 extracts the type of the received command (S452).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether a command different from the previous one has been received (S453). In S453, when the sub CPU 81 determines that a command different from the previous one is not received (S 453 is NO), the sub CPU 81 returns the process to S 451 and repeats the process of S 451 and subsequent steps.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S 453 that a command different from the previous one has been received (YES in S 453), the sub CPU 81 stores a message in the message queue based on the received command (S 454). ). The message queue is a mechanism for exchanging information between processes. Then, after the process of S454, the sub CPU 81 returns the process to S451, and repeats the processes after S451.

[Registration 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 takes out a message from the message queue (S461). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether there is a message in the message queue (S462). In S462, when the sub CPU 81 determines that there is no message in the message queue (when S 462 is NO), the sub CPU 81 performs the process of S 465 described later.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines that there is a message in the message queue in S 462 (when the determination in S 462 is YES), the sub CPU 81 copies gaming information from the message (S 463). In this process, for example, various data specified by parameters, such as internal winning combination, type of reel whose rotation has stopped, display combination, gaming state flag, etc., is copied to a storage area (not shown) provided in the sub RAM 83 Ru.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 performs effect content determination processing (S464). In this process, the sub CPU 81 performs determination of effect contents, registration of effect data, and the like according to the type of the received command. The details of the effect content determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. 117 described later.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 registers animation data (S465). Next, the sub CPU 81 registers sound data (S466). Next, the sub CPU 81 registers lamp data (S467). In addition, these registration processes are performed based on the effect data registered in the effect content determination process of S464. Then, after S467, the sub CPU 81 returns the process to S461, and repeats the processes after S461.

[Determination content determination processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 117, the effect content determination process performed in S464 in the flowchart of the effect registration task (see FIG. 116) will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether it is time to receive a start command (S471).

  In S471, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the start command has been received (when the determination in S 471 is YES), the sub CPU 81 performs processing when a start command is received (S 472). In this process, the sub CPU 81 extracts a random number for effect, and determines and registers an effect number by lottery based on an internal winning combination and the like. Here, the effect number is data for specifying the content of the effect to be executed this time. The details of the start command reception process will be described later with reference to FIG. 118 described later.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 registers effect data at the time of start according to the registered effect number (S473). The effect data is data specifying animation data, sound data and lamp data. Therefore, when the effect data is registered, the corresponding animation data and the like are determined, and the effect such as the display of an image is executed. Then, after the processing of S473, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination processing, and shifts the processing to S465 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 116).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S 471 that the start command has not been received (S 471 is NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether a reel stop command has been received (S 474).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines that the reel stop command has been received in S 474 (when the determination in S 474 is YES), the sub CPU 81 determines the stop time according to the registered effect number and the type of the operation stop button. The effect data is registered (S475). Thereafter, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination processing, and shifts the processing to S465 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 116).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S474 that the reel stop command is not received (when the determination in S 474 is NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether the display command is received (S476).

  In S476, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the display command has been received (when the determination in S 476 is YES), the sub CPU 81 performs processing when receiving the display command (S 477). The details of the display command reception process will be described later with reference to FIG. 123 described later.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 registers effect data at the time of display according to the registered effect number and display combination (S478). Thereafter, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination processing, and shifts the processing to S465 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 116).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S476 that the display command has not been received (when the determination in S476 is NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether it is the payout end command received (S479). In S479, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the payout end command is received (when the determination in S 479 is YES), the sub CPU 81 performs a payout end command reception process (S 480). The details of the payout end command reception process will be described later with reference to FIG. 124 described later. Thereafter, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination processing, and shifts the processing to S465 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 116).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S479 that the payout end command is not received (when the determination in S479 is NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether the bonus start command is received (S481).

  In S481, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the bonus start command has been received (when the determination in S 481 is YES), the sub CPU 81 registers effect data for bonus start (S 482). Thereafter, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination processing, and shifts the processing to S465 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 116).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S481 that the bonus start command is not received (when the determination in S481 is NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether the bonus end command is received (S483). In S483, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the bonus end command is not received (S483 is NO), the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination processing, and the processing is performed for the effect registration task (see FIG. 116). Move to S465.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S483 that the bonus end command has been received (when the determination in S483 is YES), the sub CPU 81 performs bonus end command reception processing (S484). The details of the bonus end command reception process will be described later with reference to FIG. 125 described later.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 registers effect data for the bonus end time (S485). Then, after the process of S485, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, and moves the process to S465 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 116).

[Process when receiving start command]
Next, with reference to FIG. 118, the start command reception process performed in S472 in the flowchart of the effect content determination process (see FIG. 117) will be described. In the present embodiment, the sub-control circuit 42 executes the start command reception process described below.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the sub gaming state is the "normal state" (S491).

  In S491, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the sub gaming state is the "normal state" (when the determination in S 491 is YES), the sub CPU 81 performs processing during the normal state (S 492). The details of the normal state process will be described later with reference to FIG. 119 described later. Then, after the processing in the normal state, the sub CPU 81 performs the processing of S499 described later.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S 491 that the sub gaming state is not the “normal state” (S 491 is NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether the sub gaming state is the “chance zone”. (S493).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in S493 that the sub gaming state is the "chance zone" (when the determination in S493 is YES), the sub CPU 81 performs processing in the chance zone (S494). The details of the process in the chance zone will be described later with reference to FIG. 120 described later. Then, after processing in the chance zone, the sub CPU 81 performs the processing of S499 described later.

  On the other hand, if the sub CPU 81 determines in S493 that the sub gaming state is not the "chance zone" (if S493 is NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the sub gaming state is "seven match simulated bonus" (S495).

  In S495, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the sub gaming state is "seven match pseudo bonus" (if YES in S495), the sub CPU 81 performs a seven match pseudo bonus middle process (S 496). The details of the processing during the 7-simulation pseudo bonus will be described later with reference to FIG. 121 described later. Then, after the 7-set simulated bonus in-progress process, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of S499 described later.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S495 that the sub gaming state is not the “seven match pseudo bonus” (S495 is NO determination), the sub CPU 81 determines that the sub gaming state is “ART first hit state” or “ART It is determined whether or not it is a high continuation state "(S497).

  In S497, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the sub gaming state is "ART first hit state" or "ART high continuation state" (when S 4 9 is YES determination), the sub CPU 81 performs in-ART processing (S 498) ). The details of the in-ART process will be described later with reference to FIG. 122 described later. After the in-ART processing, the sub CPU 81 performs the processing of S499 described later.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S 497 that the sub gaming state is not the “ART first hit state” or the “ART high continuation state” (in the case of NO determination in S 497), the sub CPU 81 is a sub CPU 81 described later. The process of S499 is performed.

  Then, after the processing of S492, S494, S496 or S498, or when S497 is NO, the sub CPU 81 refers to the navigation table (see FIG. 75), and the navigation effects corresponding to the sub gaming state and the internal winning combination are made. The number is set (S499). Thereafter, the sub CPU 81 ends the process at the time of start command reception, and shifts the process to S473 of the effect content determination process (see FIG. 117).

[Process in normal state]
Next, with reference to FIG. 119, the processing in the normal state performed in S492 in the flowchart of the processing at the time of start command reception (see FIG. 118) will be described. In the present embodiment, the processing during the normal state described below is executed by the sub control circuit 42.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the RT gaming state (main gaming state) is “RT0 gaming state” or “RT1 gaming state” (S501). In S501, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the RT gaming state is not "RT 0 gaming state" or "RT 1 gaming state" (when S 501 is NO determination), the sub CPU 81 ends the processing in the normal state and performs processing. The process moves to step S499 in the start command reception process (see FIG. 118).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the RT gaming state is the “RT 0 gaming state” or the “RT 1 gaming state” in S 501 (when the determination in S 501 is YES), the sub CPU 81 information of the set map Is acquired (S502). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the map number of the map is "4" or "5" (S503). That is, in this process, the sub CPU 81 determines whether AT (ART) is won.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in S 503 that the map number is “4” or “5” (ART winning) (when S 503 is YES determination), the sub CPU 81 enters “ART first hit in sub gaming state” "Preparation state of state" is set (S504). As a result, the main gaming state transitions from “RT1 gaming state” to “RT3 gaming state” via “RT2 gaming state” (see FIG. 78).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 sets “mode 1” as a mode of additional flag lottery performed after the sub gaming state shifts to “ART first hit state”, and sets the value of the ART game number counter to “40” ( S505). By this processing, "ART first hit state" is set as the sub game state. Then, after S505, the sub CPU 81 ends the processing during the normal state, and shifts the processing to S499 of the processing upon start command reception (see FIG. 118).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the map number is not “4” or “5” (not ART winning) in S 503 (when S 503 is NO), the sub CPU 81 determines that the map number is “6” or “ It is determined whether or not it is 7 "(S506). That is, in this process, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the "7 sets of simulated bonus" is won.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in S 506 that the map number is not “6” or “7” (“7 match pseudo bonus” is not won) (S 506 is NO determination), the sub CPU 81 is in the normal state. The mid-process is ended, and the process is shifted to S499 of the process upon start command reception (see FIG. 118). On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S 506 that the map number is “6” or “7” (“7 match pseudo bonus” is won) (in the case where S 506 is YES determination), the sub CPU 81 Then, set the "preparation state of 7 match pseudo bonus" to the sub gaming state (S507). As a result, the main gaming state shifts from “RT1 gaming state” to “RT3 gaming state” via “RT2 gaming state” and “RT4 gaming state” in this order (see FIG. 78).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 sets the value of the counter for the number of simulated bonus games to "50" (S508). As a result of this processing, "7 sets of simulated bonus" is set as the sub game state. Then, after S508, the sub CPU 81 ends the processing during the normal state, and shifts the processing to S499 of the processing upon start command reception (see FIG. 118).

[Process in the chance zone]
Next, with reference to FIG. 120, the chance zone in-progress process performed in S494 in the flowchart of the start command reception process (see FIG. 118) will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the second reel control flag is on (S511). In S511, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the second reel control flag is not on (when the determination in S 511 is NO), the sub CPU 81 performs the processing of S 514 described later.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the second reel control flag is on in S 511 (when the determination in S 511 is YES), the sub CPU 81 sets "a preparation state of ART high continuation state" in the sub gaming state. (S512). As a result, the main gaming state transitions from “RT1 gaming state” to “RT3 gaming state” via “RT2 gaming state” (see FIG. 78).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 sets “mode 3” as a mode of additional flag lottery in the “ART high continuation state”, and sets the value of the ART game number counter to “40” (S513). As a result of this processing, "ART high continuation state" is set as the sub gaming state.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 sets a locked effect number based on the reel effect pattern, the reel control flag, the continuous lock state counter, and the count subtraction value (S514). Then, after the processing of S514, the sub CPU 81 ends the processing during the chance zone, and shifts the processing to S499 of the start command reception processing (see FIG. 118).

[7 matching pseudo bonus in progress processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 121, description will be made of the process during the seven-sorted simulated bonus, which is performed in S496 in the flowchart of the start command reception process (see FIG. 118). In the present embodiment, the sub-control circuit 42 executes the process during the 7-simulation pseudo bonus described below. Further, within the 7-sort pseudo bonus in-process, addition lottery (additional lottery) is performed to add the number of unit games (number of games) after transition to the “ART state”. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub control circuit 42 also performs an addition lottery that adds the number of unit games after the transition to the "ART state" in the "7 sets of simulated bonus" (specific game time addition lottery means) Double as well.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the simulated bonus middle point is “6” (S 521). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the simulated bonus middle point is “6” in S 521 (when the determination in S 521 is “YES”), the sub CPU 81 refers to the artificial bonus middle added lottery table (see FIG. 70) and An additional lottery process is performed based on the winning combination (S522). Then, the sub CPU 81 adds the number of games determined by the lottery process to the value of the ART game number counter. Thereafter, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of S524 described later.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S 521 that the point during simulated bonus is not “6” (when the determination in S 521 is NO), the sub CPU 81 refers to the pseudo bonus during point lottery table (see FIG. 69). Based on the internal winning combination, lottery processing of points during simulated bonus is performed (S523). Then, the sub CPU 81 adds the point during simulated bonus determined by the lottery process to the point during simulated bonus before lottery. At this time, if the point during simulated bonus exceeds “6”, the sub CPU 81 corrects the point during simulated bonus “6”.

  In the present embodiment, the initial value of the simulated bonus middle points may be set at the start of the seven-set simulated bonus. For example, when "6" is set as the initial value of the simulated bonus middle points, the number of games is additionally lottery from the start of the 7-sorted simulated bonus with reference to the simulated bonus middle added lottery table (see FIG. 70). It can be processed.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 subtracts one from the value of the counter for the number of simulated bonus games (S524). Then, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the value of the simulated bonus game number counter is “0” (S525).

  In S525, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the value of the counter for the number of simulated bonus games is not “0” (when the determination in S 525 is NO), the sub CPU 81 ends the processing during the 7-sorted simulated bonus and starts the processing The process proceeds to step S499 in the reception process (see FIG. 118).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S525 that the value of the counter for the number of simulated bonus games is "0" (when the determination in S525 is YES), the sub CPU 81 selects the lottery table at the end of the simulated bonus (see FIG. 71). And carry out an additional lottery on the number of games based on the simulated bonus middle point (S526: addition lottery). Then, the sub CPU 81 adds the number of games determined by the lottery process to the value of the ART game number counter.

  In the present embodiment, if the simulated bonus middle point is “0” in S525, as shown in FIG. 71, 40 games are added to the value of the ART game number counter. In this case, the value of the ART game number counter is the same as the number of games when winning the AT lottery. That is, when "7 sets of simulated bonus" is won, the same number of games as at the time of winning the AT lottery is given, so that "7 sets of simulated bonus" actually includes at least 1 set of ART. It will be granted.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the number of ART games is "100" or more (S527). Note that, in the determination process of S527, the sub CPU 81 may determine whether or not the simulated bonus middle point is "6".

  In S527, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the number of ART games is "100" or more (when S527 is YES), that is, the transition of the sub gaming state to the "ART high continuation state" is determined. If it is, the sub CPU 81 sets "a state of preparation for continuation of ART high state" in the sub gaming state (S528). Next, the sub CPU 81 turns on the overlay flag (S529). Note that the process of S529 may be performed before the process of S528, or may be performed after the process of S530 described later.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 sets "mode 3" as a mode of the addition flag lottery in the "ART high continuation state" (S530). As a result of this processing, "ART high continuation state" is set as the sub gaming state. Then, after S530, the sub CPU 81 ends the processing during the 7-simulation pseudo bonus, and shifts the processing to S499 of the start command reception processing (see FIG. 118).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S527 that the number of ART games is not "100" or more (S527: NO), the sub CPU 81 sets the "ART first hit preparation state" as the sub gaming state. (S531). Next, the sub CPU 81 sets "mode 2" as a mode of the additional flag lottery in the "ART first hit state" (S532). By this processing, "ART first hit state" is set as the sub game state. Then, after the processing of S532, the sub CPU 81 ends the processing during the 7-simulation pseudo bonus, and shifts the processing to S499 of the processing upon start command reception (see FIG. 118).

[Processing during ART]
Next, with reference to FIG. 122, the ART in-progress process performed in S498 in the flowchart of the start command reception process (see FIG. 118) will be described. In the present embodiment, the during-ART processing described below is executed by the sub control circuit 42. In addition, in the in-ART process, a process of determining whether to continue the ART (informing) is also performed. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, after the ART continuation is determined in the middle of the ART game set, in the remaining games of the set thereafter, an additional lottery process of the number of addition lottery games continuously performed after the set completion is performed. . Then, after the addition lottery game is finished, the ART game including the ART continuous lottery of the next set is started. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub control circuit 42 determines means for determining whether to continue ART (informing) in the "ART state" (informing continuation determining means), and ART gaming including ART continuous lottery. It also doubles as means (an informing game addition lottery means) for executing addition lottery which adds the number of games of the addition lottery game (the number of unit games) to be continued after the set is completed.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the overlay flag is on (S541). The additional flag is a flag indicating whether the additional flag lottery mode (any one of “mode 1” to “mode 3”) is won or not, and a predetermined storage area (not shown) in the sub RAM 83. Stored in And, when the addition flag is on, it indicates that the addition flag lottery (continuous lottery of ART) is won.

  In S541, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the overlay flag is on (when the determination in S 541 is YES), the sub CPU 81 performs the process of S545 described later.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S 541 that the additional flag is not on (S 541 is NO), the sub CPU 81 refers to the additional flag lottery table (see FIG. 72) to select the additional flag lottery mode and Based on the internal winning combination, the lottery processing of the additional flag (a continuous lottery processing of ART) is performed (S 542).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the addition flag is winning in the lottery process of S 542 (S 543).

  In S543, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the additional flag is not won (when S 543 is NO), the sub CPU 81 performs the process of S 546 described later. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S543 that the additional flag is won (if the determination in S 543 is YES), the sub CPU 81 turns on the additional flag (S 544), and then performs the process of S546 described later. Note that, by the process of S544, it is possible to perform the additional lottery based on the ART game number additional game number lottery table (see FIGS. 73 and 74) from the next game.

  If YES in S541, the sub CPU 81 performs an additional lottery process based on the internal winning combination with reference to the ART game number additional game number lottery table (see FIGS. 73 and 74) (S545). At this time, the sub CPU 81 refers to the ART game number additional game number lottery table corresponding to the ART continuous lottery mode. Then, the sub CPU 81 adds the number of games determined by the lottery process to the value of the ART game number counter.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 subtracts one from the value of the ART game number counter (S546). Then, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the value of the ART game number counter is “0” (S547). In S547, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the value of the ART game number counter is not “0” (S547 is NO), the sub CPU 81 ends the processing in ART, and the processing during the start command reception (FIG. Move to S499 of 118).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S547 that the value of the ART game number counter is “0” (when the determination in S 547 is YES), the sub CPU 81 determines whether the additional flag is on (S S548).

  In S548, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the additional flag is on (when the determination in S 548 is YES), the sub CPU 81 turns off the additional flag and sets the mode of additional flag lottery to “mode 3”, The value of the ART game number counter is set to "40" (S549). By this process, the "ART state" is continued. Then, after the processing of S549, the sub CPU 81 ends the processing during ART, and shifts the processing to S499 of the processing at start command reception (see FIG. 118).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the additional flag is not on in S 548 (when S 548 is NO), the sub CPU 81 clears the set additional flag random determination mode and sets the sub gaming state to “normal It sets to "state" (S550). Then, after the processing of S550, the sub CPU 81 ends the processing during ART, and shifts the processing to S499 of the processing upon start command reception (see FIG. 118).

[Process when receiving display command]
Next, with reference to FIG. 123, the process at the time of display command reception performed in S477 in the flowchart of the effect content determination process (see FIG. 117) will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a combination of symbols relating to "BB" ("BB1" or "BB2") is displayed on the winning determination line (center line) (S561).

  In S561, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the combination of symbols relating to "BB" is displayed on the prize determination line (when S561 is determined as YES), the sub CPU 81 selects "premium bonus" as the sub gaming state Set to (S562). Then, after the processing of S562, the sub CPU 81 ends the processing at the time of display command reception, and shifts the processing to S478 of the effect content determination processing (see FIG. 117).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the combination of symbols relating to “BB” is not displayed on the winning determination line in S 561 (when S 561 is NO determination), the sub CPU 81 wins “BB”. It is judged whether or not it is (S563).

  In S563, when the sub CPU 81 determines that "BB" is won (if S563 is YES), the sub CPU 81 sets the sub gaming state to the "premium bonus preparation state" (S 564). As a result, the main gaming state transitions from any one of “RT1 gaming state” to “RT4 gaming state” to “BB gaming state” via “RT5 gaming state”. Then, after the processing of S564, the sub CPU 81 ends the processing at the time of display command reception, and shifts the processing to S478 of the effect content determination processing (see FIG. 117).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines that "BB" is not won in S563 (if S563 is NO), the sub CPU 81 selects "7 reps" ("7 rep middle 1" to "7 rep middle It is determined whether or not a combination of symbols relating to 10 "and" 7 Lips CU1 "to" 7 Lips CU6 "is displayed on the prize determination line (S565).

  In S565, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the combination of symbols relating to "7 reps" is displayed on the winning determination line (in the case of YES determination in S 565), the sub CPU 81 is in the preparation state of the sub gaming state The corresponding sub game state is set (S566). Specifically, the sub CPU 81 changes the sub gaming state from “the preparation state of the 7 alignment pseudo bonus” to the “7 alignment pseudo bonus”. Then, after the processing of S566, the sub CPU 81 ends the processing at the time of display command reception, and shifts the processing to S478 of the effect content determination processing (see FIG. 117).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S 565 that the combination of symbols relating to “7 reps” is not displayed on the winning determination line (in the case of NO determination in S 565), the sub CPU 81 “RT 3 rep” It is determined whether or not a combination of symbols relating to "RT3 Lip 1" or "RT 3 Lip 2" is displayed on the winning determination line (S567).

  In S567, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the combination of symbols relating to “RT3 RIP” is not displayed on the winning determination line (in the case of NO determination in S 567), the sub CPU 81 ends the processing at the time of display command reception. Then, the process proceeds to S478 of the effect content determination process (see FIG. 117).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S 567 that the combination of symbols relating to “RT3 rep” is displayed on the winning determination line (in the case of YES determination in S 567), the sub CPU 81 determines that the current sub gaming state is The sub game state corresponding to the preparation state of is set (S568). Specifically, when the current sub game state is "a state of preparation for the ART first hit state", the sub CPU 81 sets the sub game state to "the first state of ART hit". In addition, if the current sub gaming state is “a state of preparation for the ART high continuation state”, the sub CPU 81 sets the sub gaming state to the “ART high continuation state”. Then, after the processing of S568, the sub CPU 81 ends the processing at the time of display command reception, and shifts the processing to S478 of the effect content determination processing (see FIG. 117).

[Processing when receiving a payment end command]
Next, with reference to FIG. 124, a payout end command reception process performed in S480 in the flowchart of the effect content determination process (see FIG. 117) will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the sub gaming state is the "chance zone" (S571). In S571, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the sub gaming state is the "chance zone" (when the determination of S571 is YES), the sub CPU 81 performs the processing of S574 described later.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S571 that the sub gaming state is not the "chance zone" (when S571 is NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether the value of the continuous lock state counter is "10". (S572). When the sub CPU 81 determines in S572 that the value of the continuous lock state counter is not "10" (in the case where the determination in S572 is NO), the sub CPU 81 ends the payout end command reception processing and The determination process also ends.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S572 that the value of the continuous lock state counter is "10" (when the determination in S572 is YES), the sub CPU 81 sets the sub gaming state to the "chance zone" ( S 573). Then, after the processing of S 573, the sub CPU 81 ends the payout end command reception processing and also ends the effect content determination processing.

  If S571 is a YES determination, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the value of the continuous lock state counter is “0” (S574). When the sub CPU 81 determines in S 574 that the value of the continuous lock state counter is not “0” (S 574 is NO), the sub CPU 81 ends the payout end command reception processing, and The determination process also ends.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S 574 that the value of the continuous lock state counter is “0” (when the determination in S 574 is YES), the sub CPU 81 sets the sub gaming state to “normal state” ( S575). Then, after the processing of S575, the sub CPU 81 ends the processing at the time of payment end command reception and also ends the effect content determination processing.

[Process when bonus end command is received]
Next, with reference to FIG. 125, the bonus end command reception process performed in S484 in the flowchart of the effect content determination process (see FIG. 117) will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 sets "a state of preparation for continuation of ART high state" in the sub gaming state (S581). Next, the sub-CPU 81 sets the mode of the number-of-ART-game additional flag random determination (the continuous lottery of ART) to "mode 3" (S582).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the value of the ART game number counter is "1" or more (S583). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the value of the ART game number counter is “1” or more in S 583 (when the determination in S 583 is YES), the sub CPU 81 ends the bonus end command reception process and produces the process. The process proceeds to S485 in the content determination process (see FIG. 117).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the value of the ART game number counter is not "1" or more in S583 (if S583 is NO), the sub CPU 81 adds "40" to the value of the ART game number counter. (S584). Then, after the process of S584, the sub CPU 81 ends the bonus end command reception process, and shifts the process to S485 of the effect content determination process (see FIG. 117).

  In the pachi slot 1 of the present embodiment, main operations are performed according to the various processing procedures described with reference to FIGS. 79 to 125 above.

<Various effects>
[Various effects obtained by the lock / feature presentation performed in the normal state]
As described above, in the pachislot 1 of this embodiment, when the sub gaming state is the "normal state" (RT1 or RT0 gaming state), the map winning lottery is performed, and the lock and feature presentation is performed based on the winning map. Is done. At this time, the number of map games is randomly determined by lottery, and the timing of occurrence of the lock and the operation timing of the movable part 22 driven simultaneously with the lock, that is, the lock / sort type is also randomly determined by the lottery. .

  Further, in the map game number determination process, when the map reference game number selected from the map game number lottery table (see FIG. 53) is a predetermined value (for example, 16 G) or more, the map game number subtraction lottery table (FIG. A predetermined number of subtracted games (0G to 4G) is determined by lottery using reference 54), and the determined number of subtracted games is subtracted from the map reference number of games to determine the number of map games. That is, in this embodiment, since it is possible to set a plurality of map game numbers from one map reference game number, the number of map reference game numbers (map game numbers) defined in the map game number lottery table is reduced. And the amount of data can be reduced.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the type of map is determined according to the internal winning combination (see FIGS. 50 to 52), and the number of map games (map reference number of games) is determined according to the type of map ( See Figure 53). Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to set a plurality of map game numbers (the number of staying games in the map) for a predetermined internal winning combination.

  That is, in the present embodiment, it is possible to give randomness to the type of the lock / feature presentation while reducing the data necessary for the lock / feature presentation (to suppress the increase of data related to the lock / feature presentation). However, more varied rock and feature effects are possible).

  Also, as described above, in the pachislot 1 of the present embodiment, when the sub gaming state is the "normal state" (RT1 or RT0 gaming state), the lock based on the map and the bonus effect are performed, but the sub gaming state In the case of “ART state” (RT3 gaming state) and “ready state at ART state transition” (RT2 or RT4 gaming state), lock / feature presentation is not performed based on the map.

  That is, since the lock is frequently used in the "normal state" and the lock is not performed in the "ART state", the game time per unit game in the "normal state" is the unit game hit in the "ART state" for the lock time. It will be longer than the game time. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to make the player feel a small amount of inserted medals per unit time in the “normal state”, and a large amount of medals acquired per unit time in the “ART state”. It can make you feel.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, as described above, the lock / feature effect operated in the “normal state” is also a prognostic effect of informing the player of ART winning or “7 match pseudo bonus” winning. Therefore, by showing the player such a lock / feature effect in the “normal game”, it is possible to raise the player's interest in the lock / feature effect in the “normal state”.

  Further, as described above, in the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in the lock and feature presentation based on the map, the movable combination 22 is also actuated at the same time as the lock and presentation is performed. That is, in the “normal state”, it is possible to show the player an effect in which the effect by the lock and the effect by the movable character 22 are interlocked. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable with the lock during the lock period in which the player does not receive the operation.

[Various effects that can be obtained with 7 match pseudo bonus]
As described above, in the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, there is provided the route 2 in which the sub gaming state is shifted from the "normal state" to the "ART first hit state" via the "seven match pseudo bonus". In this route 2, if the number of games (the number of games) added by the additional lottery of ART game numbers performed during the “seven game pseudo bonus” reaches a predetermined number of games (100 G in this embodiment), “ART first time The player does not play the hit state game (a game with a low probability of ART continuation), but performs a lottery game with a predetermined number of additional games. Then, after digesting the predetermined number of games for the additional lottery, the “ART high continuation state” game (a game with a high ART continuation probability) is performed.

  That is, in the present embodiment, when the number of games added by the additional lottery of the number of ART games in the “7 sets of simulated bonus” reaches the predetermined number of games, the “ART high continuation of the sub gaming state” is substantially maintained. The transition to state is finalized. Further, in the present embodiment, even if the transition to the “art high continuation state” is decided during the “seven match pseudo bonus”, after the “seven match pseudo bonus” is finished, the game of the lottery for the predetermined number of games is performed. Therefore, it is possible to increase the number of medals obtained by increasing the number of games in the addition lottery game. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game during the "seven match pseudo bonus".

[Various effects obtained in the chance zone (continuous lock state)]
As described above, in the pachislot 1 according to the present embodiment, when the specific condition (in the present embodiment, the continuous lock state shift lottery is satisfied) is satisfied in the “normal state”, the predetermined maximum number of times (this "Chance zone"("continuous lock state") in which a unit game in which one or more reel effects and locks are performed during a unit game is continuously executed within the unit game of 10 games) in the embodiment. Is provided as a sub game state.

  Then, when the "chance zone" ("continuous lock state") is maintained for the maximum number of unit game periods, the transition to the "ART state" of the sub gaming state is determined (a bonus is given to the player ). Further, in the present embodiment, when the maximum number of reel effects and locking are performed in the "chance zone" (when the value of the continuous lock state counter becomes "0": YES determination in S95 in FIG. 85) Alternatively, even when a predetermined lottery (S99 and S100 in FIG. 85) is won in the "chance zone", the transition to the "ART state" of the sub gaming state is determined.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when a predetermined guarantee period (three games in the present embodiment) has passed from the start of the “chance zone” (“continuous lock state”) in which the reel effect and the lock are performed, in a unit game thereafter , And a lottery (S106 and S107 in FIG. 85) as to whether or not to end the "chance zone" is performed.

  That is, in the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not the sub gaming state is to be shifted to the "ART state" during the "chance zone" period, but the "chance zone" is continued until the end in the determination Whether a maximum number of reel effects and locking are performed or a predetermined lottery is won is a transition condition to the "ART state". Furthermore, during the "chance zone" ("continuous lock state"), a lottery is performed to determine whether the "chance zone" is to be continued. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the control of awarding of benefits at the "chance zone" ("continuous lock state") does not become monotonous, and the player is given a privilege in the "chance zone" (eg, ART transition) Can increase the sense of expectation for

  Further, in the present embodiment, after the third stop of the reel, the continuous lock state transition lottery processing (see FIG. 111) is performed, and it is determined whether or not the “chance zone” (“continuous lock state”) wins. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of gaming in the non-chance zone.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the types of reel effects and locks in the “chance zone” (“continuous lock state”) are determined based on the internal winning combination for each game (see FIGS. 41 to 43). Therefore, in this embodiment, it is possible to diversify the lottery and to further enhance the interest of the game.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the “chance zone” (“continuous lock state”), at least at the start operation of the game, the reel effect and the lock are performed, but when the specific condition is satisfied, Reel effect and lock are performed even after the third stop. Therefore, under specific conditions, the occurrence timing of the reel effect and the lock can be made different, and the player can be notified unexpectedly.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, in the "chance zone" ("continuous lock state"), not only locking but also predetermined effects corresponding to the count subtraction value or the value of the continuous lock state counter are displayed on the reel and the liquid crystal. Use it. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to appropriately inform the player of the current count subtraction value or the value of the continuous lock state counter, and to further increase the sense of expectation for awarding of the benefit in the "chance zone". it can.

[Various effects obtained in ART state]
As described above, in Pachi-Slot 1 of the present embodiment, the winning probability (the ART continuation probability) of the addition flag lottery in the "ART first hit state" is lower than that in the "ART high continuation state" to be transferred thereafter It is set to become. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the “ART first hit state”, since the player can play a game with emphasis on winning of ART continuous lottery, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the winning probability of the addition flag lottery in the “ART first hit state” (ART continuation probability) in the “ART first hit state” when transitioning from the “normal state” directly to the “ART first hit state” is “normal state”. It changes from that in the case of transitioning to “ART first hit state” via “7 set pseudo bonus”. Specifically, the probability of ART continuation (50% in 40 games) in the latter case is higher than that in the former (33% in 40 games). Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to make the way of winning the ART more interesting, and to further enhance the interest of the game.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, during the “seven bonus pseudo bonus”, the pseudo bonus middle point random determination table (see FIG. 69) and the pseudo bonus middle addition random number table (see FIG. 70) are used. An addition lottery (refer to the process during the 7-simulation pseudo bonus in FIG. 121) is performed to add the number of games in the "ART state" to be shifted after the completion of the "simulation pseudo bonus". Therefore, when the number of ART games is added by the addition lottery, the amount of medals acquired in the "ART state" can be increased, and the winning probability of the additional flag lottery (ART continuation probability) can be substantially reduced. Can be increased. Further, in this case, the continuation probabilities of the plurality of ARTs can be set without separately providing a table defining the winning probability (the continuation probability of the ART) of the plurality of additional flag lottery. That is, in this embodiment, the interest of the game can be enhanced without increasing the table data.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, as a result of the addition lottery in the “seven match pseudo bonus”, it is determined whether the sub gaming state shifts from the “ART first hit state” to the “ART high continuation state” (continuation of ART Influence the probability). Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game during the "seven match pseudo bonus".

  In the above embodiment, the ART continuation probability (33%) when transitioning to the "ART first hit state" in the route 1 is shifted to the "ART first hit state" in the route 2, and "7 set pseudo bonus" It is set lower than the ART continuation probability (50%) in the case where there is no game addition (addition) in. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and both ART continuation probabilities may be the same. Even in this case, if there is a game addition (overlay) with “7 match pseudo bonus” in route 2, it is possible to increase the amount of medals obtained after shifting to “ART first hit state” in route 2. The ART continuation probability can also be substantially increased, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  Also, as described above, in the Pachi-Slot 1 of the present embodiment, in the “ART state” game, the ART continuous lottery (ART addition flag lottery) is performed for each game (each unit game). When the ART continuous lottery is won (the next set of ARTs is determined) and the number of games remains in the set, the number of ART games is additionally lottery in the remaining games.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, even if winning the ART continuous lottery in a game in the middle of one set of ART game period, the subsequent games do not become a mere digested game, and so until the one set of games ends, The player can play the game while maintaining the interest of the game.

  Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, the condition for the additional lottery of the number of ART games to be performed after ART continuation is determined in ART continuous lottery (low continuation probability lottery) in mode 1 is ART continuous lottery in mode 2 or 3 It is more advantageous than the condition of the additional lottery of the number of ART games to be performed after the ART continuation is determined in (high continuity probability lottery) (see FIGS. 73 and 74). Therefore, in the present embodiment, in particular, in the "ART first hit state" in which ART continuous lottery (low continuity probability lottery) of mode 1 is performed, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the game.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when the sub gaming state is shifted from the “ART first hit state” to the “ART high continuation state”, the “ART high continuation state” increases the probability of continuation of ART (83%), ART Can be continued a plurality of times, so it is possible to further enhance the interest of the game in the "ART state". In addition, since the probability of winning the "ART first hit state" can be set high when the ART continuation probability in the "ART first hit state" is set low as in the present embodiment, the game to the ART wins People's expectations can be raised.

  In the "ART first hit state", there is a possibility that a loss may be given to the gaming shop if the ART continuation probability (the winning probability of the benefit) is set high, but in this embodiment, the "ART first hit state" Such a problem can also be solved because the probability of ART continuation (probability of winning prizes) is set low.

  Furthermore, as described above, in the present embodiment, when the number of games added by the addition lottery of the number of ART games in the “7 sets of simulated bonus” reaches the predetermined number of games, the “7 sets of simulated bonus” ends It is possible to increase the number of medals that can be acquired by increasing the number of games in the “ART high continuation state” by the additional lottery of the predetermined number of games to be performed later. Therefore, in this case, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the game during the "ART high continuation state".

[Other effects]
As shown in FIG. 77 and FIG. 78, in the present embodiment, “AT winning” is determined by map winning lottery in “normal state”, and a combination of symbols relating to “RT3 lip” is displayed on the winning determination line. When the sub game state changes from the "normal state" to the "ART state"("ART first hit state"). On the other hand, when the "7 match bonus wins" is determined by the map win lottery in the "normal condition" and the symbol combination relating to the "7 lip" is displayed on the winning judgment line, the sub gaming status is "normal After transitioning from "state" to "7-sort pseudo bonus", and after "7-set pseudo bonus" is consumed, it shifts to "ART status"("ART first hit status" or "ART high continuation status").

  That is, in the present embodiment, the combination of symbols serving as a trigger when the sub gaming state is shifted from the "normal state" to the "ART state" via the "seven simulated dummy bonus" is the sub gaming state is the "normal state". This is different from the combination of symbols that is a trigger for transitioning directly to “ART state”. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the difference between the former transition route of the sub game state and the latter transition route can be notified to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the RT gaming state ("RT3 gaming state") of "7 sets of simulated bonus" is made the same as the RT gaming state of "ART state". Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to suppress an increase in prepared table data.

<Modification>
The configuration and operation of the gaming machine (pachislot 1) according to the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications can be included without departing from the scope of the present invention described in the claims. Here, one modified example of the present invention will be described.

  In the modification, as in the above embodiment, when the sub game state is the "normal state", the lock and character effects are frequently used, and when the sub game state is the "ART state", the lock and character work is performed. I do not do the production.

  In order to execute the above operation, in the above embodiment, it is determined whether or not the RT gaming state has shifted to the RT2 gaming state, and the presence or absence of lock and feature effect is switched (control of on / off of movable feature permission flag Although an example is described, the present invention is not limited thereto. In the modified example, when the reel is stopped in the predetermined pushing order (pressing correct answer), the corresponding symbol combination is always displayed, and in the other pushing order, the corresponding symbol combination may not be displayed. Based on the determination result as to whether or not a specific combination of characters is displayed, switching of the presence or absence of the lock and feature presentation is performed.

  Specifically, in this example, the small part pertaining to the "bell" (the "bell" that may be displayed depending on the pushing order may be displayed) relates to the "bell" Based on the determination result as to whether or not the symbol combination can be displayed, switching of the presence / absence of the lock and the role effect is performed. As described in the transition flow of the RT gaming state of FIG. 76, when the symbol combination relating to “bell spill” is displayed, the RT gaming state shifts to the RT1 gaming state. That is, when the symbol combination relating to "bell spill" is displayed, the sub gaming state shifts to the "normal state" in which the lock and feature effects are frequently used. Therefore, the presence or absence of the display (prize) of the "bell" which may display the "bell spill" depending on the pushing order can be used to determine the presence or absence of the lock / feature presentation.

  In this example, when a symbol combination relating to a specific "bell" is displayed in a state where a specific "bell" is internally won, it is determined that the sub gaming state is the "ART state", and the gaming state is locked.・ Set to a game state in which the feature effect is not activated. In this case, for example, a gaming state is set in which the map is erased, or the lock and character lottery process is stopped. On the other hand, when the symbol combination related to a specific "bell" is not displayed in a state where a specific "bell" is won internally (when the symbol combination related to "bell spill" is displayed), the sub gaming state is It determines that the navigation inoperative state, that is, the "normal state", and sets the gaming state to the gaming state in which the lock and feature effects can be performed. In this case, in the same manner as in the above-described embodiment, lock / character item effect lottery processing, map setting, and the like are performed.

  In this example, when a symbol combination relating to a specific "bell" is displayed in a predetermined game during a lock and feature effect game period based on a map, the map currently being executed is turned off. May be In addition, when the symbol combination concerning “bell spill” is displayed in the predetermined game during the game period of lock and feature effect based on the map, for example, regardless of the occurrence timing of the lock based on the map, the next game The lock may be generated on the

  Next, a control method for realizing the switching operation of the lock and feature presentation in this example described above will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. In addition, since various processes other than the post-rotation stop process and the post-stop map setting process in this example are the same as the corresponding various processes described in the above embodiment, here, the post-rotation process and post-stop map The contents of the setting process will be described, and the descriptions of the other various processes will be omitted.

[Post-turn stop processing]
First, with reference to FIG. 126, the post-rotation stop processing of this example performed in S18 in the main flow (see FIG. 79) will be described. In this example, the main control circuit 41 executes a post-rotation stop process described below. Moreover, in the post-turn-off processing in this example, when the symbol combination relating to "BELL" is displayed, the state in which the lock and feature effect are not performed is set (the movable combination permission flag is turned off) When the symbol combination relating to "bell spill" is displayed, a state in which the lock and feature effect can be activated is set (the movable feature permission flag is turned on). That is, in this example, the main control circuit 41 doubles as switching means (lock effect switching means) as to whether or not lock / feature effect is to be performed.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether the RT gaming state has shifted from the RT3 gaming state to the RT1 gaming state (S591). That is, in this process, the main CPU 51 determines whether the "ART state" has ended and the sub gaming state has shifted to the "normal state" by the symbol combination relating to the "bell spill" being displayed. When the main CPU 51 determines in S591 that the RT gaming state has not shifted from the RT3 gaming state to the RT1 gaming state (when the determination in S591 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the processing of S593 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S591 that the RT gaming state has shifted from the RT3 gaming state to the RT1 gaming state (when the determination in S591 is YES), the main CPU 51 shifts the sub-management state transition lottery described in FIG. A process is performed (S592). That is, the main CPU 51 displays the symbol combination relating to "bell spill", and when the "ART state" is ended, performs the sub management state shift lottery.

  Next, after the processing of S592, or if S591 is NO, the main CPU 51 determines whether a map is currently being executed (S593). That is, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the current game is being executed with the map set. When the main CPU 51 determines in S593 that the map is not being executed (when the determination in S593 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the processing of S595 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S593 that the map is being executed (when the determination in S593 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs post-stop map setting processing (S594). The details of the after-stop map setting process will be described later with reference to FIG. 127 described later.

  Next, after the processing of S594, or when S593 is NO, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the symbol combination relating to "BELL" has been displayed (S595).

  In S595, when the main CPU 51 determines that the symbol combination relating to "BELL" is displayed (when the determination in S595 is YES), the main CPU 51 turns off the movable product permission flag (S596). As a result of this processing, the gaming state of the next game is set to a state in which no lock and feature effects are performed. Then, after the processing of S596, the main CPU 51 ends the post-rotation stop post-processing, and shifts the processing to S19 of the main flow (see FIG. 79).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the symbol combination relating to "BELL" is not displayed in S595 (when S595 is NO determination), the main CPU 51 displays whether or not the symbol combination relating to "bell spill" is displayed. It is determined (S597).

  In S597, when the main CPU 51 determines that the symbol combination relating to "bell spill" is not displayed (when the determination of S597 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the post-tongue stop post-processing, and the main flow of the process ( Move to S19 of FIG.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S597 that the symbol combination relating to "bell spill" is displayed (when the determination in S597 is YES), the main CPU 51 turns on the movable combination permission flag (S598). As a result of this processing, the gaming state of the next game is set to a state in which lock and feature effects are performed. Then, after the processing of S598, the main CPU 51 ends the post-rotation stop post-processing, and shifts the processing to S19 of the main flow (see FIG. 79).

[After stop map setting process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 127, the after-stop map setting process performed in S594 in the flowchart of the post-turn-off process in this example (see FIG. 107) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the number of map games is "0" (S601). In S601, when the main CPU 51 determines that the number of map games is not “0” (when S601 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the after-stop map setting process, and the process is performed after the torso stop process (FIG. Move to S595 of 126).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S601 that the number of map games is "0" (when the determination in S601 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines whether the holding flag is on (S602) .

  In S602, when the main CPU 51 determines that the holding flag is not on (S602 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the after-stop map setting processing, and the processing is performed after the torso stop processing (see FIG. 126). Transfer to S595. On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the holding flag is on in S602 (when the determination in S602 is YES), the main CPU 51 turns off the holding flag (S603).

  Next, after the process of S603, the main CPU 51 performs the map game number lottery process described in FIG. 91 (S604). Next, the main CPU 51 performs lock setting processing after the third stop described in FIG. 92 (S605). By the processing of S604 and S605, the gaming state is set to a state in which the lock and feature effect based on the held map can be operated. Then, after the processing of S605, the main CPU 51 ends the after-stop map setting processing, and shifts the processing to S595 of the post-drum stop processing (see FIG. 126).

[Various effects]
In a variation, in the gaming state ("normal state") in which the pushing order at the time of winning the "bell" is not navigated, the probability that the symbol combination relating to "bell" is not displayed (the symbol combination relating to "bell spill" is displayed ) Becomes high, so the probability of performing a lock and feature presentation is high. On the other hand, in the gaming state ("ART state") in which the pushing order of the reels for displaying the symbol combination relating to "BELL" is navigated, the lock and feature effects are not performed. That is, in this example, as in the above embodiment, the lock is frequently used when the sub gaming state is the “normal state”, and the locking is not performed when the sub gaming state is the “ART state”. .

  Therefore, also in this example, as in the above embodiment, the gaming time per unit game in the “normal state” is longer than the gaming time per unit game in the “ART state” by the locking time. That is, in this example, the gaming time per unit game can be changed in accordance with the sub gaming state. Specifically, the game time per unit game in the "normal state" can be extended, and the game time per unit game in the "ART state" can be shortened. Therefore, in this example, it is possible to make the player feel a small amount of medals inserted per unit time in the "normal state", and feel a large amount of medals acquired per unit time in the "ART state". It can be done.

  In addition, normally, in the pachislot 1, the sub gaming state often stays in the "normal state", and the game in the "normal state" tends to be monotonous. However, in this example, as in the above-described embodiment, since the lock / feature effect based on the map is performed in the “normal state”, it is possible to suppress that the game in the “normal state” becomes monotonous.

That is, also in this example, in the “normal state”, the game does not become monotonous, and in the “ART state”, it is possible to experience an increase in the medal acquisition speed, as in the above embodiment. It can enhance interest.
By the way, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 as described above, since the lottery for determining whether or not the benefit is determined is performed for each game in the high RT gaming state, the game for the lottery result is performed for a long period of time Can maintain the sense of expectation of However, once the benefit is determined during the high RT gaming state and notification is made that the notification of advantageous information has been determined, nothing is left out in the remaining games during the high RT gaming state thereafter. Will not be played, but simply a game will be implemented to digest the game. In this case, as the number of remaining games is large, the interest of the player in the game may be reduced. In addition, even if the benefit is determined in the high RT gaming state, there is no change in the lottery probability of the benefit in the next high RT gaming state, so the monotonous game is repeated, and the interest of the player in the game is further reduced. There is a risk of By the way, for example, there is a demand for development of a technique for preventing game control from becoming monotonous in the later-described "chance zone" (the above-mentioned "continuous lock state") in which a sense of expectation for awarding benefits increases.
This invention was made in order to solve the said subject, and the control of the game in the "chance zone"("continuous lock state") in which the sense of expectation to privilege provision becomes high, for example is an object of this invention. It is providing a gaming machine which can be prevented from becoming monotonous.
And, according to the gaming machine of the present invention of the above configuration, for example, it is possible to prevent game control in the "chance zone"("continuous lock state") where feeling of expectation for granting benefits is high. .
Also, by the way, assist time (AT) which is a function to navigate establishment of a specific small winning combination with a lamp or the like, and RT which is a function to increase the replay probability higher than usual during the specific play number operate simultaneously. In a gaming machine having a function of assist replay time (ART), it is required to develop a technology capable of further enhancing the interest of the game by making it possible to have an interest in winning the ART.
The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and the object of the present invention is, for example, capable of making the winning manner of ART more interesting, which can further enhance the interest of the game Providing a gaming machine.
And, according to the gaming machine of the present invention configured as described above, for example, it is possible to give an interest to the winning method of ART, and it is possible to further enhance the interest of the game.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachi slot (game machine), 3L ... left reel, 3C ... inside reel, 3R ... right reel, 4 ... display window, 17L ... left stop button, 17C ... inside stop button, 17R ... right stop button, 22 ... movable decoration Member (movable role), 41 ... main control circuit, 42 ... secondary control circuit, 51 ... main CPU, 81 ... sub CPU

Claims (3)

And lock execution means for executing a lock to invalidate the game operation by the player for a predetermined period when the predetermined condition is established,
There is provided a specific gaming state in which the lock by the lock execution means occurs with high probability,
In the specific gaming state, in one unit game, a first lock triggered by the start of the game and a second lock triggered by a predetermined operation after the start of the game can be generated. Machine. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the second lock is generated in the specific gaming state, a notification effect of privilege provision is performed. The system further comprises a variable display means configured of a plurality of display rows and variably displaying symbols necessary for the game,
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a fluctuation effect of the display row is performed in a generation period of the first lock.

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