JP2019122798A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of preventing a conflict from occurring between control pertaining to locking and control pertaining to a performance for locking.SOLUTION: A game machine includes locking determination means for determining a locking mode for invalidating a player's game operation for a predetermined period when predetermined conditions are satisfied. The predetermined conditions include display of a combination of predetermined patterns, and display of a combination of specific patterns differing from the combination of predetermined patterns. A locking mode performed on the basis of display of a combination of predetermined patterns differs from a locking mode performed on the basis of display of a combination of specific patterns. A case having a larger number of putout times of game media has longer locking time between a predetermined case in which a combination of specific patterns is displayed and game media are put out and a specific case in which a combination of specific patterns is displayed and game media are put out.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 50

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.

  By the way, at present, in the mainstream gaming machines, when an internal winning combination related to winning is determined by internal lottery processing, it is also predetermined after the timing of the stop operation by the player so that the internal winning combination is established (winning). The rotation of the reel is continued within a period of (1), and then stop control is performed to stop the rotation of the reel (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  Specifically, a gaming machine having a configuration capable of continuing the rotation of the reel within 190 ms from the timing at which the player performed the stop operation is the current mainstream. In this case, in the gaming machine in which 21 symbols are arranged (arranged) on the circumferential surface of one reel, even after the timing at which the player performs the stop operation, a maximum of 4 symbols (pieces) In the range of, the rotation of the reel can be continued. Therefore, when the player performs the stop operation, any symbol from the symbol present at a predetermined position in the display window of the reel to the symbol present at a point four symbols ahead along the rotational direction is the predetermined symbol It is possible to move to a position and stop (a so-called operation called “pull-in”).

  In addition, in such a gaming machine, when a specific internal winning combination in which payout of medals is made is determined by internal lottery, a combination of symbols relating to the specific internal winning combination for the purpose of realizing a healthy game, etc. There is also known a gaming machine which performs a pull-in operation so as to always display on the winning determination line (effective line) in the display window of the reel.

Unexamined-Japanese-Patent No. 2005-152677

  By the way, in a conventional general gaming machine provided with a game lock function and an effect function during game lock, there is a possibility that a wrinkle may occur between the control related to the game lock and the control related to the effect for lock.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game in which it is possible to prevent wrinkles between control related to locking and control related to effects for locking. To provide a machine.

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

Variable display means (for example, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R and stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R described later) including a plurality of display rows in which a plurality of types of symbols necessary for the game are arranged and displaying the symbols variably ,
Lock determination means (for example, a game lock lottery process described later) for determining a mode of the lock to invalidate the game operation by the player for a predetermined period when the predetermined condition is satisfied;
In the predetermined condition, a combination of a predetermined symbol (for example, a combination of symbols related to cherries such as C_ Vercelli described later) and a specific symbol combination different from the predetermined symbol combination (for example, described later The display of C_ watermelon 1-4) is included,
Aspects of the lock performed based on the display of the predetermined symbol combination (for example, game lock of pattern B described later) and aspects of the lock performed based on the display of the specific symbol combination (for example, Different from the game lock of pattern A described later,
The combination of the predetermined symbol is displayed, and the combination of the specific symbol is displayed when the combination of the specific symbol is displayed and the combination of the specific symbol is displayed, and the combination of the specific symbol is generated. The game machine characterized in that the time of the lock is longer in the case of the more one.

Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, in the predetermined case and the specific case, more payouts of the game medium are made in the specific case.
When the predetermined symbol combination and the specific symbol combination are simultaneously displayed, the game medium is paid out based on the display of the specific symbol combination, and the lock time is the predetermined period. It may be made longer than the time of the lock that is performed in the case.

  Furthermore, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, when it is determined that the lock is to be performed by the lock determination unit, the row is not displayed when neither the predetermined symbol combination nor the specific symbol combination is displayed. The time of the lock to be performed may be the same as the time of the lock in the case of the more payout of the game medium.

  According to the present invention having the above configuration, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of wrinkles between the control relating to the lock and the control relating to the effect for the lock.

It is a figure for demonstrating the functional flow in the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view showing an example of appearance composition in a game machine of one embodiment of the present invention. In the gaming machine of one embodiment of this invention, it is a figure which shows the structure of the display area form of the symbol displayed on the display window of a reel, and an effective line. It is an internal structure in the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention, and is a perspective view of the state which opened the front door. 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. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of a sub control circuit in the gaming machine of one 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 table at the time of bonus operation in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for general games in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for between BB flags in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for between MB flags in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for bonus games in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the display combination determination table (the 1) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the display combination determination table (the 2) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the display combination determination table (the 3) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the display combination determination table (the 4) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the reel stop initialization setting table (the 1) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the reel stop initialization setting table (the 2) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the stop table (the 1) for 1st stop at the time of the order push in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the stop table (the 2) at the time of the order push in 1 embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the stop table (the 3) for the 1st stop at the time of the order push in one embodiment of the present 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 of the stop table of 2nd * 3rd stop at the time of the order push in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example 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 (the 1) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the drawing-in priority table selection table (the 2) 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 figure which shows an example of the game lock generation | occurrence | production lottery table (the 1st-the 3rd) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the game lock generation | occurrence | production lottery table (the 4 and 5) in one Embodiment of this 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 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 game lock flag storage area in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the production | presentation pattern determination table (without a flash | flash) for game locks in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the production | presentation pattern determination table (Niagara) for game locks in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the production | presentation pattern determination table (May rain) for game locks in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the production | presentation pattern determination table (one horizontal character) for game locks in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the production | presentation pattern determination table (rising dragon) for game locks in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the production | presentation pattern determination table (special 1_W) for game locks in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the production | presentation pattern determination table (special 2_ darkness W) for game locks in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the BGM change lottery table in the general game in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the content of the game lock classification and lock time currently prepared by the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the response | compatibility with the display combination and game lock classification in the game lock of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of the operation | movement flow at the time of game lock execution in the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the various aspects of the sound reproduction in BB game in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the content of the game sound which generate | occur | produces for every game state in the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of BGM change lottery table in BB game in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a main flowchart which shows the process example of the main control circuit of the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a 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 game lock lottery process 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. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the reel rotation start process in one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the 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 stop button detection process 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. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game lock processing in one embodiment of the present 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 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 flowchart which shows the example of the process at the time of the no-operation command reception in the modification of this invention.

  Hereinafter, a pachi-slot machine which is a gaming machine showing one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

<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, coins, gaming balls, point data or tokens for gaming may be applied as gaming media.

  When medals are inserted by the player and the start lever is operated, one value (hereinafter referred to as “random number value”) is extracted from random numbers in a predetermined numerical value 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. This internal lottery means doubles as a main control circuit described later. By the determination of the internal winning combination, a combination of symbols permitting display along an effective line (winning determination line) described later is determined. In addition, as a classification of combination of the symbol, it is something which relates to the “prize” to which the player is given a privilege such as payout of medals, operation of replay, activation of bonus, etc. Is provided.

  In the following, the role associated with the payout of medals (internal winning combination or display role) is referred to as the "small role", the role associated with the operation of replay is referred to as the "replay role", and the role associated with the operation of the bonus is " It is called a bonus role.

  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 performs control to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel based on the internal winning combination and the timing when the stop button is pressed. Do. The reel stop control means doubles as a main control circuit described later.

  In the pachi slot, basically, control is performed to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel within a prescribed time (190 msec or 75 msec) from when the stop button is pressed. In the present embodiment, the number of symbols moving with the rotation of the reel within the specified time is referred to as “the number of sliding pieces”. If the prescribed period is 190 msec, the maximum number of sliding symbols is determined to be four symbols, and if the prescribed period is 75 msec, the maximum number of sliding symbols is determined to be one symbol.

  When an internal winning combination that permits combination display of symbols relating to winning is determined, the reel stop control means normally sets the combination of symbols to the effective line within a prescribed time of 190 msec (for four symbols of symbols). Stop rotation of the reel so that it is displayed as much as possible. In addition, the reel stop control means performs, for example, on one or more reels at the time of operation of a middle bonus (MB) for continuously operating a challenge bonus (CB) and a CB which is a second type special part to be described later. The rotation of the reel is stopped so that the combination of the symbols is displayed as much as possible along the winning determination line (effective line) within a prescribed time of 75 msec (for one symbol). Furthermore, the reel stop control means stops 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 effective line by using various prescribed times corresponding to the gaming state. Let

  Thus, when the rotations of the plurality of reels are all stopped, the prize determination means determines whether or not the combination of symbols displayed along the activated line relates to a prize. This winning determination means doubles as a main control circuit described later. When it is determined that the combination of the symbols displayed by the winning determination means relates to winning, a bonus such as payout of medals is given to the player. In pachislot, the above series of flows are performed as one game.

  Further, in the pachislot, various effects are performed using the display of an image performed by a display device, the output of light performed by various lamps, the output of sound performed by a speaker, or a combination of these in the above-described series of flows. It will be.

  Specifically, when the start lever is operated, a random number value for presentation (hereinafter referred to as a "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. This effect content determination means doubles as a sub control circuit described later.

  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 winning, etc. to execute the corresponding effects. In this way, in the pachislot, the player is provided with an opportunity or opportunity to know the determined internal winning combination (in other words, a combination of the symbols to be aimed) by executing the effect corresponding to the internal winning combination. Thus, the player's interest can be improved.

<Playing state>
Here, the game state provided in the pachislot of this embodiment and the transition between the game states will be described.

  In the present embodiment, a state in which a bonus operation (bonus game) is performed (hereinafter referred to as a “bonus game state”) and a state in which a non-bonus game (normal game) is performed as a game state (hereinafter referred to as “normal game state”) ) Is provided.

  As the normal gaming state, a state in which a bonus game is carried over (hereinafter referred to as "a state between bonus flags") and a state in which another normal game is performed (hereinafter referred to as a "general game state") are provided. .

  In addition, as a bonus game, a big bonus (hereinafter referred to as "BB") and a middle bonus (hereinafter referred to as "MB") are provided. In addition, "BB" is a so-called continuous-action-action device according to a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as "RB") called so-called first-class special-effects, and operates "RB" continuously. Also, "MB" is a so-called continuous-action product associated with a challenge bonus (hereinafter referred to as "CB") referred to as a so-called special-type second-class product, and operates "CB" continuously.

  Therefore, the BB gaming state and the MB gaming state are provided as the bonus gaming state, and the state between BB flags and the state between MB flags are provided as the state between bonus flags.

  Next, transition modes between game states will be described. In a unit game (game) in a general gaming state, a bonus combination (BB or MB) is won as an internal winning combination, and symbol combinations relating to the bonus combination are stopped and displayed on an effective line (determination line) described later in the unit game. When the bonus combination is won, the gaming state shifts from the general gaming state to the bonus gaming state. Then, the bonus game is started from the next unit game (next game).

  In addition, in a unit game in a general gaming state, a bonus combination (BB or MB) is won as an internal winning combination, and a symbol combination relating to the bonus combination is not stopped and displayed on an effective line described later in the unit game. The bonus combination is carried over, and the gaming state shifts from the normal gaming state to a state between bonus flags (a state between BB flags or a state between MB flags). Then, in the unit game in the bonus flag state, when the symbol combination relating to the bonus combination being carried over is stopped and displayed on the effective line described later (the bonus combination is won), the gaming state is from the bonus flag state to the bonus game Transition to the state. Then, the bonus game is started from the next unit game.

  The bonus game state is ended when the total number of medals (game media) paid out in the bonus game is larger than the specified number. Therefore, when the total number of medals paid out in the bonus game is larger than the specified number, the gaming state shifts from the bonus gaming state to the normal gaming state. In the present embodiment, the operation of the BB ends when the total number of medals paid out exceeds the prescribed number "342", and the operation of the MB is such that the total number of medals paid out is greater than the prescribed number "129" Quit if

  The transition operation between the gaming states described above is controlled by the main control circuit described later. In the present embodiment, the number of inserted medals (multiplied number) for each unit game (per game) in the normal gaming state (general gaming state and bonus flag state) is one of 1 to 3 . Further, the number of medals inserted for each unit game in the BB gaming state is one, and the number of medals inserted for each unit game in the MB gaming state is two.

<Structure of Pachislot>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 2 to 4, the structure of the pachi slot according to the present embodiment will be described. In addition, the pachislot of this embodiment functionally mainly includes various operations related to the progress of the game and a main control unit that controls the various operations, a sub control unit that performs the rendering of the game, and the main control It is comprised by the game machine case part for mounting a part and a sub control part. The main control unit includes a main control circuit (main substrate) described later and various peripheral devices (various operation buttons, reel units, etc.) connected thereto. The sub control unit includes a sub control circuit (sub substrate) described later and various peripheral devices controlled thereby (including various effect devices such as a display device, a speaker, a lamp group, and a reel backlight). The contents of each component will be described more specifically below.

[Appearance structure]
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the external structure of the pachi slot 1. Moreover, FIG. 3 is a figure which shows the form of the display area of the symbol displayed on the display window of a reel.

  The pachi slot 1 is provided with an exterior body 2 as shown in FIG. The exterior body 2 has a cabinet 2a that accommodates a reel, a circuit board, and the like, and a front door 2b attached to the cabinet 2a so as to be able to open and close. Handles 7 are provided on both side surfaces of the cabinet 2a (only the handle 7 on one side is shown in FIG. 2). The handle 7 is a recess that can be touched by the carrier when transporting the pachislot 1.

  Inside the cabinet 2a, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are provided side by side. Hereinafter, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are referred to as a left reel 3L, a middle reel 3C, and a right reel 3R, respectively. Each reel (display row) has a cylindrical reel body and a translucent sheet material mounted on the circumferential surface of the reel body. A plurality of (for example, 21) symbols (identification information) are drawn on the surface of the sheet material at predetermined intervals along the circumferential direction. Further, although not shown, the reel body is provided with a backlight (hereinafter referred to as "reel backlight") for irradiating light to the back surface of the sheet material. The reel back light is controlled by a sub control circuit 42 described later to turn on and off.

  In the present embodiment, as the effect using the reel backlight, for example, an effect (flash effect described later) in which each reel backlight is lit and extinguished in a predetermined pattern (flash pattern) during game lock described later is prepared. It is done. Further, as an effect using a reel backlight, an effect of turning off the reel backlight of the reel subjected to the stop operation (reel effect to be described later) or the like is also prepared for each stop operation of the reel.

  The front door 2 b includes a door body 9, a front panel 10, and a display device 11. The door body 9 is attached to the cabinet 2a so as to be able to open and close using a hinge (not shown). The hinge is provided at the left end of the door body 9 when the door body 9 is viewed from the front of the pachi slot 1.

  The display device 11 is attached to the upper portion of the door main body 9 and includes a plurality of LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) arranged in a matrix. And this display apparatus 11 performs an effect | action (notification) by the dot pattern represented by lighting and light extinction of several LED. In addition, this invention is not limited to this, The display apparatus 11 provided in the upper part of the display window part 4 may be a liquid crystal display device.

  Below the display device 11, there is provided a display window portion 4 constituted by three display windows 4L, 4C, 4R for displaying the symbols drawn on the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R, respectively. Hereinafter, the display windows 4L, 4C and 4R are referred to as a left display window 4L, a middle display window 4C and a right display window 4R, respectively.

  Each display window shows one specific example of the symbol display area according to the present invention, and is formed of, for example, a transparent member such as an acrylic plate. The three display windows 4L, 4C, 4R are provided at positions overlapping with the arrangement areas of the three reels as viewed from the front (the player side), and are positioned in front of the three reels (the player side) Provided as. Therefore, the player can visually recognize the three reels provided behind the three display windows 4L, 4C, 4R through the three display windows 4L, 4C, 4R.

  In the present embodiment, when the rotation of the corresponding reel provided behind the display windows is stopped, three of the plurality of kinds of symbols drawn on the reels are continuously arranged (predetermined number It is set to the size which can display the symbol of). That is, in the frame of each display window, as shown in FIG. 3, upper, middle and lower areas are provided, and one symbol is displayed in each area. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to display the symbols of the reels in a 3 × 3 arrangement form on the display window portion 4 constituted by the three display windows 4L, 4C, 4R.

  And in this embodiment, in the symbols displayed in the 3 × 3 arrangement form, it is determined whether or not the pseudo line (virtual line) set across the left display window 4L to the right display window 4R is a prize or not It defines as a line (henceforth an "effective line") which judges.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the set effective line is changed according to the number of inserted medals of each unit game. Specifically, when the number of medals inserted for each unit game is 3, the middle area of the left display window 4L, the middle area of the middle display window 4C, and the middle area of the right display window 4R are set as valid lines. A virtual line (center line: line CL in FIG. 3), an upper area of left display window 4L, an upper area of middle display window 4C and an upper area of right display window 4R (top line: upper line in FIG. 3) Line TL), lower region of left display window 4L, virtual line connecting bottom region of middle display window 4C and lower region of right display window 4R (bottom line: line BL in FIG. 3), lower region of left display window 4L , A virtual line connecting the middle region of the middle display window 4C and the upper region of the right display window 4R (cross-up line: line CUL in FIG. 3), the upper region of the left display window 4L, and the middle region of the middle display window 4C & Right display window 4R Virtual line connecting the stepped area: 5 virtual line (cross-down line line CDL in FIG. 3) is used. When one or two medals are inserted for each unit game, two virtual lines, a center line and a cross-up line, are used as the effective lines.

  The front panel 10 is attached to the top of the door body 9. The front panel 10 is formed of a frame-like member in which an opening for exposing the display device 11 is formed. A lamp group 21 composed of LEDs or the like is provided on the upper part and both sides of the front panel 10. The lamp group 21 turns on and off the light in a pattern corresponding to the contents of the effect.

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

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the number of medals (the number of inserted cards) used for one game is set to any one of 1 to 3. For example, when the number of medals used for one game is set to "1", one BET lamp 8 (for example, the BET lamp 8 located at the bottom) lights up, and the other BET lamps 8 (center) And the BET lamp 8) located at the top is turned off.

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

  The medal insertion slot 13 is provided to receive a medal dropped from the outside into the pachislot 1 by the player. The medals received from the medal insertion slot 13 are used for one game with the preset number (for example, three) as the upper limit. The portion exceeding the preset number can be deposited inside the pachi slot 1 (so-called credit function).

  The MAX bet button 14 and the 1 BET button 15 are provided to determine the number of medals to be used for one game from the medals deposited inside the pachislot 1. Although not shown in FIG. 2, the pedestal 12 is provided with a settlement button. 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, the pedestal 12 is provided with a 7-segment display 6 formed of a 7-segment LED. The 7-segment display 6 has a number of medals to be paid out to the player as a bonus (hereinafter referred to as "the number of paid out"), and a number of medals deposited inside the pachislot 1 (hereinafter referred to as the "number of credits"). , And digitally displays information such as the number of inserted medals (hereinafter referred to as "the number of bets") for playing a game.

  In the lower part of the door main body 9, a medal payout opening 18, a medal receiving tray 19, speakers 20L and 20R (sound generation means) and the like are provided. The medal payout opening 18 guides the medals discharged by the drive of a medal payout device 33 (see FIGS. 4 and 5) described later to the outside. The medal receiver 19 stores the medals discharged from the medal payout opening 18. Further, the speakers 20L and 20R 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. 4 is a perspective view showing the internal structure of the pachi slot 1.

  The cabinet 2a is formed of a substantially rectangular parallelepiped member (box-like member) in which one surface on the front side is opened. A main substrate 31 on which a main control circuit 41 (see FIG. 5 described later) described later is mounted is provided at the upper part in the cabinet 2 a. 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 2a. Although not shown in FIG. 4, each reel is connected to a corresponding stepping motor (one of the stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R in FIG. 5 described later) via a gear having a predetermined reduction ratio. Be done.

  At the lower part in the cabinet 2a, a medal payout device 33 (hereinafter referred to as "the hopper 33") is provided which can accommodate a large amount of medals and can discharge 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. 4) of the hopper 33 in the cabinet 2a.

  On an upper portion of the back surface (a portion opposite to the display screen side) of the front door 2b, there is provided a sub-substrate 32 on which a sub-control circuit 42 (see FIGS. 5 and 6 described later) is mounted. The sub control circuit 42 (effect control means) is a circuit that controls the execution of effects using the display device 11, the speakers 20L and 20R, the lamp group 21, a reel backlight (not shown), and the like. The specific configuration of the sub control circuit 42 will be described later.

  Further, a selector 35 is provided substantially at the center of the back surface of the front door 2b. 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 13 (see FIG. 2) are appropriate. Guide to Further, although not shown in FIG. 4, a medal sensor 35S (see FIG. 5 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, the configuration of the circuit included in the pachi slot 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6. FIG. 5 is a block diagram of the entire circuit provided in the pachi slot 1. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the sub control circuit.

  The pachi slot 1 includes a main control circuit 41, a sub control circuit 42, and peripheral devices (actuators) 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 other components, the main control circuit 41 includes a clock pulse generation circuit 54, a frequency divider 55, a random number generator 56, a sampling circuit 57, a display unit drive circuit 64, a hopper drive circuit 65, and a payout completion signal circuit. 66 is provided.

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

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

  To the main CPU 51, a clock pulse generation circuit 54, a frequency divider 55, a random number generator 56, and a sampling circuit 57 are connected. 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 is a specific example of the stop operation detecting means according to the present invention, and each of the left stop button 17L, the middle stop button 17C and the right stop button 17R is pressed by the player (stop operation ) To detect. The start switch 16S is a specific example of the start operation detecting means according to the present invention, and 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 shows one specific example of the insertion operation detecting means according to the present invention, and detects that the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 13 has passed through the inside of the selector 35. Further, the bet switch 12S detects that the player has pressed the bet button (MAX bet button 14 or 1 BET button 15) (bet operation).

  Further, as peripheral devices whose operations are controlled by the microcomputer 50, there are three stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R, 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, 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 based on the number of pulse outputs. Also, the driving force of each stepping motor is transmitted to the corresponding reel via a gear having a predetermined reduction ratio. Then, each time a pulse is output to each stepping motor, the corresponding reel rotates at a fixed angle. The three reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the three stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R show one specific example of the variable display means according to the present invention.

  The main CPU 51 detects the reel index of each reel and then counts the number of times 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.

  The display unit drive circuit 64 controls the operation of the 7-segment display 6. The hopper drive circuit 65 controls the operation of the hopper 33. The payout completion signal circuit 66 manages detection of the 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. Further, an external terminal board 18S is connected to the main control circuit 41, and a hall computer or a calling device 100 is connected to the external terminal board 18S. That is, the main control circuit 41 is connected to the hall computer or calling device 100 via the external terminal board 18S.

[Sub control circuit]
As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the sub control circuit 42 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 41, and performs processing such as determination and execution of effects based on commands transmitted from the main control circuit 41. . The sub control circuit 42 basically includes a sub CPU 81, a sub ROM 82, a sub RAM 83, a rendering processor 84, a drawing RAM 85, and a driver 86, as shown in FIG. Further, the sub control circuit 42 includes a DSP (Digital Signal Processor) 90, an audio RAM 91, a D / A (Digital to Analog) converter 92, and an amplifier 93.

  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 display device 11 based on the determined effect contents, the lamp control task for controlling the light output by the lamp group 21, the speaker 20L , 20R, and other programs such as a voice control task for controlling 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 relating to creation of video, background music (BGM) and effects It includes various storage areas such as a storage area for storing sound data relating to sound and 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. 6, peripheral devices such as the display device 11, the speakers 20L and 20R, the lamp group 21 and the like are connected to the sub control circuit 42. That is, 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 created video is displayed by the display device 11. Be done.

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

<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.

[Symbol arrangement table]
First, the symbol arrangement table will be described with reference to FIG. The symbol arrangement table is data (hereinafter referred to as “symbol code” (FIG. 1) for specifying the position of each symbol in the rotational direction of each of the left reel 3L, middle reel 3C and right reel 3R and the type of symbol arranged at each position. Define the correspondence with the symbol code table in 7)).

  In the symbol arrangement table, when the reel index is detected, the position of the symbol of each reel arranged in the middle region in the frame of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R is defined as "0". Then, in each reel, the order corresponding to the value of the symbol counter in the order of moving in the direction of rotation of the reel (direction from symbol position "20" to symbol position "0" in FIG. 7) with symbol position "0" as a reference 0 "to" 20 "are assigned to each symbol as a symbol position. In this specification, in the symbol arrangement shown in FIG. 7, the direction in which the symbol position value decreases is referred to as "forward" in the reel rotation direction (the symbol variation display direction), and the symbol position value decreases. The direction is referred to as "rearward" in the rotational direction of the reels (the direction in which the symbols change).

  That is, by referring to the symbol counter values ("0" to "20") and the symbol arrangement table, display is made in the upper, middle and lower regions of each reel within the frame of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. It is possible to identify the type of symbol being selected. For example, when the value of the symbol counter corresponding to the left reel 3L is "7", the symbol "bell" of the symbol position "8" is displayed in the upper, middle and lower regions in the frame of the left display window 4L. The symbol "BAR" of the symbol position "7" and the symbol "watermelon 2" of the symbol position "6" are displayed.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in the symbol arrangement table, symbol "V1" (third special symbol) at symbol position "17" in left reel 3L, symbol "V2" at symbol position "18" (first The special symbol of 1) and the symbol “V1” of the symbol position “19” are continuously arranged in this order. That is, before and after the symbol "V2" at the symbol position "18", a V-shaped symbol ("V1") having the symbol aspect similar to the symbol "V2" is disposed. The symbol group (hereinafter referred to as "three-repetition V symbol") consisting of the symbol "V2" of this symbol position "18" and a similar V-shaped symbol ("V1") disposed at the front and back of the symbol position It can be a marker for planning.

[Symbol combination table]
Next, the symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9. 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.

  In the present embodiment, winning is achieved when the combination of symbols displayed in the area on the effective line of the left reel 3L, middle reel 3C and right reel 3R matches the combination (combination) of symbols specified in the symbol combination table. It is determined that Then, when it is determined that the player has won, the player is provided with benefits such as medal payout, replay operation, and bonus operation.

  If the combination of symbols displayed along the effective line does not match any of the combinations of symbols specified in the symbol combination table, it becomes 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 various data described in the display combination column in the symbol combination table is data for identifying the combination of symbols displayed along the effective 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. 34 described later) in which the corresponding display combination is stored. In the present embodiment, twelve 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 in which one or more numerical values are specified as data in the number-of-payouts column, the same number of medals are paid out.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 8, when a combination (bonus combination) of the name “C_red 7”, “C_V2” or “C_V1” is determined as the display combination (when the bonus combination is won), the BB Operates, and when the role (bonus role) of the name "C_BAR" is determined as the display role, the MB operates.

  Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 8, when a combination (replay combination) of the name “C_Replay 1” or “C_Replay 2” is determined as a display combination, replay (replay) is activated.

  Furthermore, for example, as shown in FIG. 8, the number of medals inserted per unit game (multiplied number) is one or three, and any of the names “C_watermelon 1” to “C_watermelon 4” as a display combination. Once the part of the character (small part) is decided, 15 medals will be paid out. On the other hand, when the number of medals inserted for each unit game is 2 and one of the roles (small roles) of the names "C_watermelon 1" to "C_watermelon 4" is determined as the display role, 10 medals It will be paid out.

  Also, for example, as shown in FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, the number of inserted medals for each unit game is one or two, and a small for a cherry symbol ("Cherry 1" and "Cherry 2") as a display role. When the roles (excluding the roles “C_Bercelli”, “C_Special Celli 1”, “C_Special Celli 2”, “C_JAC Celli 1” to “C_JAC Celli 3”) are decided, the payout of 10 medals Is done. On the other hand, when the inserted number of medals for each unit game is three and the small part concerning the cherry symbol is determined as the display part, one medal is paid out.

[Bonus activated table]
Next, with reference to FIG. 10, the bonus operation table will be described. The bonus operation table is stored in the gaming state flag storage area (see FIG. 35 described later) provided in the main RAM 53, the bonus end number counter, the possible game number counter, and the possible game number counter when the bonus operation is performed. Define the data to be

  The game state flag is data for identifying the type of bonus game for which an operation is performed. In the present embodiment, as described above, BB (big bonus) and MB (middle bonus) are provided as types of bonus games. Therefore, in the present embodiment, each gaming state flag indicating the BB gaming state, the RB gaming state, the MB gaming state, and the CB gaming state is provided (see FIG. 35 described later).

  In the present embodiment, the same BB is triggered by the stop indication of the symbol combination (the winning of the bonus combination) relating to the combination (bonus combination) of the combination of the names "C_red7", "C_V1" or "C_V2". Manage by flag. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the BB started upon winning of the bonus combination with the name "C_Red7" and the BB initiated upon winning of the bonus combination of the name "C_V1", and the name It is also possible to manage each of the BBs started with the winning of the bonus combination “C_V2” with individual flags.

  The bonus end number counter is data for managing whether or not the total number of medals paid out in the bonus game exceeds a specified number (disbursed number) which is the trigger for ending the bonus game. In the present embodiment, the action of BB started upon the stop display of the symbol combination relating to the bonus combination of the name "C_Red7", "C_V1" or "C_V2" is payment of medals exceeding the prescribed number "342" End when is done. Further, the operation of the MB, which is started upon the stop display of the symbol combination relating to the bonus combination of the name "C_BAR", ends when the payout of medals exceeding the prescribed number "129" is performed.

  That is, at the start of the bonus operation, the value defined by the bonus operation table is stored in the bonus end number counter, and thereafter, the value of the bonus end number counter is incremented each time the medal is paid out through the bonus operation. It is subtracted. Then, the operation of the corresponding bonus ends on condition that the value of the bonus end number counter is updated to less than "0".

  The possible game number counter is data for managing the number of remaining games that can be played in the operation of RB or CB, that is, the so-called possible number of games. The possible winning number counter is data for managing the number of remaining games in which a combination of symbols relating to winning can be displayed in one RB game, that is, the number of possible winning times.

[Internal lottery table]
Next, the internal lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 to 14. In the present embodiment, an internal lottery table is provided for each combination of the gaming state and the number of inserted medals (counted number) of each unit game. Each internal lottery table defines a correspondence between a winning number and an internal winning combination (abbreviation) associated therewith and a lottery value when each winning number is determined.

  Further, in each internal lottery table, the lottery value is a setting (setting for adjusting an expected value (expected value of a benefit given to a player) of internal winnings such as a bonus combination and a small combination set in advance. It is prescribed every 1 to 6). This setting is changed, for example, using a reset switch (not shown) and a setting key switch (not shown).

  In the internal lottery process of this embodiment, random number values extracted from a predetermined numerical value range “0 to 65535” are sequentially subtracted by lottery values defined in accordance with the respective winning numbers. Then, internal lottery is performed by determining whether or not the result of subtraction is negative (whether so-called "worried" has occurred). In other words, it means that it has won the winning number when the result of the subtraction becomes negative ("a digit" occurs).

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

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in the display combination determination table described later (see FIGS. 15 to 18 described later), a predetermined small combination / replay data pointer or each short symbol (for each type) of the internal winning combination The bonus data pointers are associated.

(1) General lottery internal lottery table FIGS. 11A to 11C show a regular gaming internal lottery table.

  FIG. 11A shows an internal lottery table which is used when the number of medals inserted in each unit game (counted number) is one in the normal gaming state. In the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 11A, since the lottery values are defined for the winning numbers 1 to 6, respectively, the number of times of lottery (the number of subtractions of the lottery value) in the table is six. Note that, with reference to the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 11A, for example, the probability that the winning number "2" (internal winning combination of abbreviation "F_red 7BB") is set at setting 6 is 1 / 65,536.

  FIG. 11B is an internal lottery table which is used when the inserted number of medals (number of times to be hung) for each unit game is 2 in the normal gaming state. In the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 11B, since lottery values are defined for winning numbers 1 to 8, respectively, the number of times of lottery (the number of subtractions of lottery values) in the table is eight. Note that, with reference to the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 11B, for example, the probability that the winning number "2" (internal winning combination of abbreviation "F_red 7BB") is set at setting 6 is 1 / 65,536.

  FIG. 11C is an internal lottery table which is used when the number of medals inserted in each unit game (the number of medals) is 3 in the normal gaming state. In the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 11C, since the lottery values are defined for the winning numbers 1 to 19, respectively, the number of times of lottery (the number of subtractions of the lottery value) in the table is nineteen. Note that, with reference to the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 11C, for example, the probability that a winning number “2” (an internal winning combination of “F_red 7 BB”) is obtained in setting 6 is 70/65536.

(2) Internal lottery table for inter-BB flags FIGS. 12A to 12C show an internal lottery table for inter-BB flags. In the present embodiment, “between BB flags” means a symbol corresponding to the internal winning combination after the internal winning combination (abbreviated “F_red 7BB” or “F_VBB” internal winning combination) pertaining to BB is won. It is a period until a combination (combination) is stopped and displayed on the effective line (a period during which the internal winning combination related to BB is being carried over).

  FIG. 12A is an internal lottery table used when the inserted number of medals (multiplied number) for each unit game is 1 in the state between BB flags. In the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 12A, since lottery values are defined for winning numbers 1 to 3, respectively, the number of times of lottery (the number of subtractions of lottery values) in the table is three. Note that, with reference to the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 12A, for example, the probability that the winning number “2” (abbreviated “F_Replay” internal winning combination) in Setting 6 is 8978/65536.

  FIG. 12B is an internal lottery table used when the inserted number of medals (multiplied number) for each unit game is 2 in the state between BB flags. In the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 12B, since lottery values are defined for winning numbers 1 to 3, respectively, the number of times of lottery (the number of subtractions of lottery values) in the table is three. Note that, with reference to the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 12B, for example, the probability that the winning number “2” (abbreviated “F_Replay” internal winning combination) is won in setting 6 is 8978/65536.

  FIG. 12C is an internal lottery table which is used when the inserted number of medals (multiplied number) for each unit game is 3 in the state between BB flags. In the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 12C, since the lottery values are defined for the winning numbers 1 to 7, respectively, the number of times of lottery (the number of subtractions of the lottery value) in the table is seven. Note that, with reference to the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 12C, for example, the probability that the winning number “2” (abbreviated “F_Replay” internal winning combination) is won in setting 6 is 8978/65536.

(3) Inter-MB flag internal lottery table FIGS. 13A to 13C show an inter-MB flag internal lottery table. In the present embodiment, “between MB flags” means that a symbol combination (combination) corresponding to the internal winning combination after the internal winning combination (the internal winning combination of “F_MB”) for MB is won. It is the period until it is stopped and displayed on the line (the period during which the internal winning combination pertaining to MB is being carried over).

  FIG. 13A is an internal lottery table which is used when the inserted number of medals (multiplied number) for each unit game is one in the state between the MB flags. In the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 13A, since lottery values are defined for winning numbers 1 to 3, respectively, the number of times of lottery (the number of subtractions of lottery values) in the table is three. Note that, with reference to the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 13A, for example, the probability that the winning number “2” (abbreviated “F_Replay” internal winning combination) is won in setting 6 is 8978/65536.

  FIG. 13B is an internal lottery table used when the inserted number of medals (multiplied number) for each unit game is 2 in the state between the MB flags. In the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 13B, since lottery values are defined for winning numbers 1 to 3, respectively, the number of times of lottery (the number of subtractions of lottery values) in the table is three. Note that, with reference to the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 13B, for example, the probability that the winning number “2” (abbreviated “F_Replay” internal winning combination) is won in setting 6 is 8978/65536.

  FIG. 13C is an internal lottery table used when the inserted number of medals (multiplied number) per unit game is 3 in the state between the MB flags. In the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 13C, since the lottery values are defined for the winning numbers 1 to 7, respectively, the number of times of lottery (the number of subtractions of the lottery value) in the table is seven. Note that, with reference to the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 13C, for example, the probability that the winning number “2” (abbreviated “F_Replay” internal winning combination) is won in setting 6 is 8978/65536.

(4) Bonus game internal lottery table FIGS. 14A and 14B show a bonus game internal lottery table. In the BB gaming state, as described above, the number of medals inserted per unit game is one, and in the MB gaming state, the number of medals inserted per unit game is two.

  FIG. 14A shows an internal lottery table used in the BB gaming state. In the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 14A, since lottery values are defined for winning numbers 1 to 3, respectively, the number of times of lottery (the number of subtractions of lottery values) in the table is three. Note that, with reference to the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 14A, for example, the probability that the winning number “2” (abbreviated “F_BB bell” internal winning combination) is won in setting 6 is 35738/65536.

  FIG. 14B shows an internal lottery table used in the MB gaming mode. In the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 14B, since lottery values are defined for winning numbers 1 to 3, respectively, the number of times of lottery (number of subtractions of lottery values) in the table is three. In addition, with reference to the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 14B, for example, the probability that the winning number “2” (abbreviated “F_special CB bell (Replay)”) is won in Setting 6 is 29798/65536. Become.

[Display combination decision table]
Next, the display combination determination table will be described with reference to FIGS. The display combination determination table defines the correspondence between the data pointer associated with each internal winning combination (abbreviation) and the display combination. That is, when the small winning combination / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer are determined, a display combination capable of winning (a winning combination) is uniquely acquired.

  The various data described in the display combination column in the display combination determination table is for identifying a combination of symbols permitting display along the effective line set across the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R. It is data. "Data" in the display combination column is represented by 1-byte data, similarly to "data" in the display combination column in the symbol combination table shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, and each bit in the 1-byte data is A unique combination of symbols is assigned. The “o” mark described in the data pointer column in the display combination determination table indicates a display combination that can be won in the acquired data pointer (internal winning combination).

  In addition, when the data pointer for small part and replay and the data pointer for bonus are "0", the content of "internal winning combination" is "loss", but this is the symbol combination table shown in FIG. 8 and FIG. Indicates that display of all combinations of symbols defined by the symbol is not permitted.

  In each display combination determination table shown in FIG. 15 to FIG. 18, while defining the display combination (prize combination) according to the operation of the bonus for each of the bonus data pointers “1” to “3”, the small combination and replay A display combination (a winning combination) relating to a small combination and a replay combination is defined for each of the data pointers “1” to “11”. That is, the display combination determination table includes the correspondence between the bonus data pointer and the display combination related to the operation of the bonus, and the display combination related to the small part and replay data pointer and the payout of the medal or the display combination related to the operation of the replay. Define the correspondence relationship with

  For example, when “1” (an internal winning combination of “F_red7BB”) is acquired as the bonus data pointer, as shown in FIG. 15, the display combination that can be won has the name “C_red7”. And the name "C_V2". In addition, for example, when “1” is acquired as the small part and replay data pointer, the display combination that can be won is the display combination related to the name “C_Replay 1” and the name “C_Replay 2”. It becomes a display role.

[Reel Stop Initial Setting Table]
Hereinafter, in the pachi slot 1 of the present embodiment, various tables used at the time of reel stop control will be described, but in the present embodiment, when the maximum number of sliding symbols (the number of specific symbols) is one frame, the reel stop control is performed. The reel stop control various tables used for the are provided separately from the reel stop control various tables used when the reel stop control is performed with the maximum number of sliding symbols (specific symbol number) being four. And in this specification, in order to simplify the explanation, only the various tables for reel stop control used when the reel stop control is performed with the maximum number of sliding pieces being 4 frames will be described, and the maximum number of sliding pieces is 1 frame. The description of the various tables for reel stop control used when the reel stop control is performed will be omitted.

  First, the reel stop initialization setting table will be described with reference to FIGS. 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, determination data classified by pressing order (draw-in priority table number and pull-in priority selection table number), irregular press table selection data (line change status and Unusual push stop table number), forward push table change data, forward push first stop table number, forward push table change initial data selection value (line change status and forward push second and third stop tables The correspondence relationship with the number) and the retrieval order table selection data (when there is a demand for withdrawal and when there is no requirement for withdrawal) is defined.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19 and FIG. 20, the number for stopping the rotation ("0" to "16") is the number of medals inserted per game (the number of medals) and the type of internal winning combination. It is set according to the combination of For example, in a game in which the number of medals inserted is three, when the internal winning combination is an internal winning combination of abbreviated “F_Replay”, “1” is set to the number for stopping the torso. Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, even with the same turning stop number, various data associated with the turning stop number change according to the game state.

  Note that "general game in progress" described in the winning combination column of the reel stop initial setting table shown in Figs. 19 and 20 indicates a normal gaming state, "in the inside of C_BAR" is a state between MB flags (also in MB winning game Show). “C_V1 inside” indicates a state between BB flags (including BB winning game) in which the display combination (BB combination) related to the name “C_V1” is carried over, and “F_red 7 BB inside” has the name “C_V2 And “C_Red7” indicates a state between BB flags (including a BB winning game) in which a display combination (BB combination) according to “C_red 7” is carried over. In addition, “all game state” described in the winning combination column indicates all game states.

  The drawing priority order table number and the drawing priority order selection table number defined in the column of the determination data by pressing order are data used for the drawing priority order table selection process. For example, in the reel stop initialization table, if the draw-in priority table number corresponding to the number for spinning stop is defined, the draw-in priority table number defined in the draw-in priority table (see FIG. 29 described later) is specified. It is possible to obtain data on the priority of the corresponding display combination. Also, in the reel stop initial setting table, if the draw-in priority table number corresponding to the rotation stop number is not defined, the draw-in priority table selection table (see FIG. 27 and FIG. 28 described later) is referred to. A drawing priority table number corresponding to the order selection table number is determined.

  Anomalous push table selection data is data for specifying a stop table (see FIG. 26 described later) to be referred to when irregular push is performed in the stop operation of the reel. In the present specification, “anomalous push” is a stop operation when the first stop operation (the first stop operation) is performed on the middle reel 3C or the right reel 3R, and This corresponds to the case where the stop operation is performed in the order of pressing the left and right, middle right and left, right middle left, and right middle left.

  The forward push table change data, the forward push first stop table number, and the forward push table change initial data selection value are referred to a stop table to be referred to when the forward push is performed in the stop operation of the reel (described later) Data for specifying FIG. 25). In the present specification, "forward pressing" is a stopping operation when the first stopping operation is performed on the left reel 3L, and more specifically, "left middle right" and "left and right middle" It corresponds to the case where the stop operation is performed in the order of pressing.

  The search order table selection data is data for specifying a search order table (see FIGS. 30A to 30C to be described later) to be referred to when determining slip number determination data to be described later at the time of the stop operation of each reel. Note that “withdraw request” in the search order table selection data section of the reel stop initial setting table shown in FIGS. 19 and 20 indicates that the stop position of the symbol is based on the priority of the display combination, etc. The case where it is necessary to change into a predetermined | prescribed stop position within the range of the maximum sliding piece number from the stop position of the symbol in the performed timing is shown. On the other hand, “without pull-in request” described in the search order table selection data column indicates the case where it is not necessary to change the stop position of the symbol from the stop position of the symbol at the timing when the stop operation is performed.

  In the present embodiment, when the maximum number of sliding symbols is four, basically, after the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 17S, the rotation of the corresponding reel is controlled to stop within 190 msec. Ru. 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"). Further, 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 where the stop of the rotation of the reel is started, and this is called "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 in the display window of each reel during 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. 29 described later). 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 of 4 frames ahead, which is the maximum sliding 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 press, the stop table for the first press at the first press (see FIGS. 21 to 23 described later) and the stop table for the second and third stops at the forward press (see FIG. 25 described later) . On the other hand, in the case of the irregular push, the irregular push time stop table (see FIG. 26 described later) is referred to.

[Stop table for first stop at first press]
Next, with reference to FIG. 21 to FIG. 23, the stop table for first press at first stop will be described. The first push stop table for the first push is the stop start positions “0” to “20” of the left reel 3L and the number of sliding pieces for each of the first push table numbers “00” to “14” for the forward push. Define correspondence with decision data and change status.

  For example, when the first stop table number for forward pressing is "00" and the stop start position of the left reel 3L is "10", the sliding piece number determination data becomes "1" and the change status is "1. "become. The change status is used when referring to a forward push control change table (see FIGS. 24A and 24B described later) described later.

[Order change control control table]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 24A and 24B, an example of the forward pressing control change table will be described. FIG. 24A is a control table for changing the forward push when the table change data for forward push is “00”, and FIG. 24B is a time when the table change data for forward push is “01”. It is a control change table.

  The forward push control change table includes the change target position (the expected stop position of the left reel 3L), the change status, and the left first stop after stop table number after change (forward push second / third stop stop table Define the correspondence with the number). For example, the table change data at the time of forward push acquired based on the reel stop initialization setting table (see FIGS. 19 and 20) is “00”, and the stop table for first push at the time of forward push (see FIGS. When the change status acquired on the basis of is “0” and the planned stopping position of the left reel 3L is “08”, the control table for control of forward pressing shown in FIG. 24A is referred to, The left first stop and after stop table number after change (corresponding to the second and third stop table numbers for forward pressing) becomes “(C line) table 14”. If the left first stop and stop table number after change (second and third stop table numbers for forward push) is not registered in the target position in the forward push control change table, the stop table number Does not change.

[Stop table for 2nd and 3rd stops when pressing forward and stop table with irregular pressing]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 25 and 26, 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 push and the third stop for the forward push shown in FIG. 25 is the table number for the second and third stop for the forward push (the left first stop and the stop after the change in FIGS. Referenced when) is "08". The irregular push stop table shown in FIG. 26 is referred to when the irregular push stop table number is “07”.

  The stop data specified in the stop tables of the second and third stop tables for forward press and the irregular press stop table is 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 whether or not. 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.

  In other words, the forward press second and third stop tables and the irregular press stop table 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 a line change is to be performed, the column "B line" is designated thereafter and the above search is performed. Then, sliding piece number determination data is acquired based on the search result.

[Import priority table selection table]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 27 and 28, the drawing priority order table selection table will be described. The drawing priority order table selection table (part 1) shown in FIG. 27 is a table to be referred to when the drawing priority order selection table number is any of "00" to "05", and is shown in FIG. The drawing priority order table selection table (part 2) is a table that is referred to when the drawing priority order selection table number is any of "06" to "09".

  The drawing priority order table selection table provided for each drawing priority order selection table number is a combination of the drawing priority order selection table number and the stop operation type of the stop button at each stop operation (during the first to third stop operations). And the correspondence relationship between the pull-in priority order table number. The drawing priority order table number specified in each drawing priority order table selection table is data for acquiring information on the priority of the display combination specified in the drawing priority order table (see FIG. 29 described later). is there.

[Import priority table]
Next, the pull-in priority order table will be described with reference to FIG. The pull-in priority order table defines the correspondence between pull-in data for each storage area type and the predetermined priority in each of the pull-in priority table numbers “00” to “04”.

  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 defining the order in which the stop display (pulled-in) is preferentially performed among the types of combinations of symbols relating to winning. Also, although not shown here, each pull-in data is shown in “data” defined in the display combination column in the display combination determination table shown in FIGS. Similar to the "data" defined in the display combination column in the symbol combination table, it is represented by 1-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 stop table (see FIGS. 21 to 23). However, if there is a more appropriate number of sliding pieces in addition to the number of sliding pieces, the number of sliding pieces is changed to the appropriate number of sliding pieces. That is, in the present embodiment, regardless of the number of sliding pieces acquired by the stop table, the more appropriate number of sliding pieces is based on the priority of the combination of symbols that allow the stop display associated with the internal winning combination. decide.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 29, not only the priority of the display combination (combination of symbols) differs according to the pull-in priority table number, but also the number of divisions of priority differs. Specifically, when the drawing priority order table number is "00", the number of divisions of the priority order is 5 and when the drawing priority order table number is any of "01" to "03". The division number of the priority is set to 4, and when the drawing priority table number is "04", the division number of the priority is set to 3. Here, in order to simplify the description, the priority in the case where the pull-in priority table number is “01” 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 "01", names "C_CB bell 1" to "C_CB bell 10", "C_7 bell 1", "C_7 bell 2", "C_V bell" for the priority "1". , “C_Crossbell 1” to “C_Crossbell 4”, “C_CB Watermelon 1”, “C_CB Watermelon 2”, “C_Bell”, and “C_ Watermelon 1” to “C_ Watermelon 4”. Is defined. In the priority order "2", the names "C_special celli 1", "C_special celli 2", "C_normal celli A1" to "C_normal celli A8", "C_normal celli B1" to "C_normal celli B5" , "C_ Normal Cheri C1" to "C_ Normal Cheri C7", "C_ Normal Cheri D1" to "C_ Normal Cheri D8", "C_ Normal Cheri E1" to "C_ Normal Cheri E5", "C_BAR Cheri A", " C_Bercelli "," C_JAC Celli 1 "to" C_JAC Celli 3 "," C_ANY Celli A1 "to" C_ANY Celli A4 ", and the pull-in data of the role corresponding to" C_ANY Celli B1 "to" C_ANY Celli B5 "is prescribed Be done.

  In the priority order "3", pull-in data of the role corresponding to the names "C_chance role", "C_reach aim", "C_BAR celli B1", and "C_BAR celli B2" are defined. Further, in the priority order "4", pull-in data of the role corresponding to the names "C_red 7", "C_V2", "C_V1", and "C_BAR" are defined.

  Then, when the draw-in priority order table number is "01", the stop display (draw-in) of the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination defined in the priority order "1" is from the stop display of the other symbol combinations. Is also done preferentially.

[Search order table]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 30A to 30C, the search order table to be referred to when the reel stop control is performed with the maximum number of sliding symbols being 4 frames will be described. The search order table defines an order (hereinafter referred to as a “search order”) to be preferentially applied from a range (“0” to “4”) of numerical values predetermined as the number of sliding symbols.

  The search order table shown in FIG. 30A is a table that is referred to when the search order table selection data is “00”. The search order table shown in FIG. 30B is a table that is referred to when the search order table selection data is “01”. The search order table shown in FIG. 30C is a table that is referred to when the search order table selection data is “02”.

  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. 70 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 Further, in the present embodiment, the stop control of the reel is performed with the maximum number of sliding symbols being four for the reels other than the reels having the maximum number of sliding symbols being one during the MB (CB) operation.

[Game lock occurrence lottery table]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 31A-31C and FIGS. 32A-32B, the game lock occurrence lottery table will be described.

  In the pachi slot 1 of the present embodiment, when the start lever is operated (during lever ON) and / or after all the reels stop rotating and the display combination (winning combination) is determined, the game is played for a certain period of time, It has a function of executing an operation called "lock" to invalidate or delay (hereinafter, this operation is referred to as "game lock"). In addition, while the game lock is occurring, even if various operations such as the insertion operation of the medal and the stop operation of the stop button are performed, the operation (operation detection) is treated as invalid or delayed. .

  When the game lock occurrence lottery table determines the contents (game lock type and lock time) of the game lock to be executed after the rotation of all the reels is stopped and the display combination (winning combination) is decided (game lock described later) It is referred to at the time of lottery processing (see FIG. 58). In the present embodiment, an example will be described in which the types of game locks to be executed after the rotation of all the reels is stopped and the display combination is determined are 15 types (including the type in which a game lock does not occur). The present invention is not limited to this, and the number of game lock types can be set arbitrarily. Further, in the present embodiment, an example will be described in which the presence or absence and the type of the game lock are determined by the game lock lottery with reference to the game lock generation lottery table, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the game lock lottery, it may be determined whether or not the game lock is won, and then the game lock type may be determined by another lottery process.

  As shown in FIGS. 31A-31C and FIGS. 32A-32B, the game lock occurrence lottery table is a lottery value set for each lock command number (game lock type) and an internal winning combination (small combination / replay data point). Define the correspondence relationship with

  The name of each game lock type specified in the game lock occurrence lottery table is turned on and off with a predetermined pattern (flash pattern), which is executed by the control of the sub control unit during game lock (freeze) It also corresponds to the name of the type of effect (hereinafter referred to as "flash effect"). Note that the game lock type “none” in the game lock occurrence lottery table indicates a case where the game lock is not performed (lock time is 0 ms) and the flash effect using the reel back light is not executed.

  In the game lock lottery process with reference to the game lock generation lottery table of the present embodiment, the effect random number (random number denominator = 128) extracted from the predetermined numerical range “0 to 127” is set to each lock command number Subtract sequentially with the lottery value specified for. Next, a lottery is performed by determining whether the result of the subtraction is negative (whether a so-called "worried" has occurred). When the result of the subtraction becomes less than 0, the game lock corresponding to the lock command number (game lock type) at that time is won.

  FIG. 31A is a game lock generation lottery table to be referred to in the normal gaming state. In the game lock lottery process referring to the game lock occurrence lottery table (general game), when the internal winning combination is the role of the abbreviation “F_Replay” (when the small winning combination / replay data pointer is “1”) The lock command number "1" (game lock type "Niagara") wins with a probability of 127/128, and the lock command number "2" (game lock type "May rain") wins with a probability of 1/128.

  FIG. 31B is a game lock generation / lottery table to be referred to in a game (unit game) in which a bonus combination (MB) of abbreviated “F_MB” is won. In the game lock lottery process with reference to the game lock occurrence lottery table (when MB is won), for example, when the role of the abbreviation "F_Replay" is double win (the small win / replay data pointer is "1") In the case), the lock command number "0" (game lock type "none") wins with probability of 32/128, and the lock command number "2" (game lock type "May rain") with probability of 96/128 To win.

  FIG. 31C is a game lock generation / lottery table to be referred to in a game (unit game) in which a bonus combination (BB) of abbreviated “F_VBB” is won. In the game lock lottery process with reference to the game lock occurrence lottery table (when the VBB is won), for example, when the combination of the abbreviation "F_Replay" is won twice (the small winning combination / replay data pointer is "1") In the case), a lock command number "0" (game lock type "none") is won with a probability of 128/128 (100%). That is, no game lock occurs in a game in which the bonus combination (BB) of the abbreviation "F_VBB" and the replay combination of the abbreviation "F_Replay" are won twice.

  FIG. 32A is a game lock generation / lottery table to be referred to in a game (unit game) in which a bonus combination (BB) of abbreviated “F_red 7 BB” is won. In the game lock lottery process referring to the game lock occurrence lottery table (red 7 BB winning), for example, when the role of the abbreviation "F_Replay" is duplicated win (the small winning combination / replay data pointer is "1") In the case where there is a probability of 24/128, the lock command number "0" (game lock type "none") is won, and the lock command number "2" (game lock type "May rain") with the probability of 88/128 Wins, and the lock command number "10" (game lock type "premium") wins with a probability of 16/128.

  Further, FIG. 32B is a game lock generation / lottery table to be referred to in a state between BB flags or a state between MB flags. In the game lock lottery process with reference to the game lock occurrence lottery table (between BB and MB flags), for example, when the internal winning combination is the role of the abbreviation "F_Replay" (the small winning combination / replay data pointer is "1") In the case of), the lock command number "0" (game lock type "none") wins with a probability of 40/128, and the lock command number "1" (game lock type "Niagara") with a probability of 32/128 ) Wins, lock command number "2" (game lock type "May rain") wins with probability 40/128, lock command number "3" (game lock type "rolling") with probability 16/128 To win.

[Symbol-corresponding winning operation flag data table]
Next, with reference to FIG. 33, 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. 8 and 9).

  For example, when the symbol "red 7" is stopped and displayed on the winning determination line of the left reel 3L, in the storage areas 1 to 12 corresponding to the symbol code "00000001" (red 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 in the symbol-corresponding winning operation flag data table is ANDed with data stored in a symbol code storage area (see FIG. 38 described later) and stored.

<Configuration of Storage Area Provided in Main RAM>
Next, configurations of various storage areas provided in the main RAM 53 will be described with reference to FIGS. 34 to 40. FIG. Although not described here (not shown), the main RAM 53 is also provided with storage areas such as various control data used in the game lock and the like, various flags, and various counters.

[Display combination storage area, internal winning combination storage area and carryover combination storage area]
First, the configuration of the display combination storing area will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, the display combination storage area is configured by display combination storage areas 1 to 12 each represented by 1-byte data.

  In each of the display combination storing areas 1 to 12, when "1" is set in a predetermined bit (when stored), a combination of symbols corresponding to the predetermined bit is displayed on the effective line. Show that. On the other hand, when all the bits are “0”, it indicates that the combination of symbols relating to winning has not been displayed on the effective line.

  In addition, the main RAM 53 is provided with an internal winning combination storing area. The internal winning combination storing area is configured similarly to the display combination storing area shown in FIG. In the internal winning combination storing areas 1 to 12, when "1" is set in 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".

  In addition, the main RAM 53 is provided with a carryover combination storage area. The carryover combination storage area is configured in the same manner as the display combination storage area 1 shown in FIG. However, bits 4 to 7 of the storage area are not used.

  As a result of the internal lottery, when the internal winning combination corresponding to the display combination of any one of the names "C_red 7", "C_V2", "C_V1" and "C_BAR" is determined as the internal winning combination, the internal winning combination thereof Is stored in a predetermined area (one of bit 0 to bit 3) in the carryover combination storage area as a carryover combination. The carryover combination stored in the carryover combination storage area is displayed until the combination of corresponding symbols (for example, "red 7"-"red 7"-"red 7" of "C_red 7") is displayed on the effective line Retained without being cleared. Then, while the carryover combination is stored in the carryover combination storage area, the carryover combination is also stored in the internal combination combination storage area in addition to the internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery.

[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 is configured of gaming state flag storage areas 1 and 2 represented by 1-byte data. In the present embodiment, in the gaming state flag, a unique bonus type or RT (replay time) type is assigned to each bit of the gaming state flag storage areas 1 and 2.

  When “1” is stored (stands up) in a predetermined bit in each of the gaming state flag storage areas 1 and 2, an operation of a bonus game or RT corresponding to the predetermined bit is performed. Indicates For example, when "1" is stored in bit 0 of the gaming state flag storage area 1, the operation of BB is performed, which indicates the BB gaming state.

  In the present embodiment, the RT state of the game between the normal game and the bonus flag is set to the RT0 gaming state, and the RT state at the time of MB operation is set to the RT1 gaming state. Therefore, in the gaming state flag storage area 2 in FIG. 35, flags of the RT0 gaming state and the RT1 gaming state are also stored.

[Operation stop button storage area]
Next, with reference to FIG. 36, 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. 38, 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 in the center line) and the symbol code storage area 2-2 in the center line (in the center line) of the symbol of the reel stopped immediately before the stop operation for each valid line 13) are stored. In addition, after all the reels stop, the symbol code corresponding to the display combination is stored in the symbol code storage area (in the center line, the symbol code storage area 2 to 13) in which the displayable combination is stored.

  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. 33), 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.

[Import priority data storage area]
Next, with reference to FIG. 39, 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 the retraction priority data stored in the retraction priority data storage area differ depending on the type of the retraction priority table number in the retraction priority table (refer to FIG. 29) referenced when determining the retraction priority data. . Further, the higher the value of the attraction priority data, the higher the priority.

  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, the drawing priority order data can also be said to be a parameter indicating the order between the symbols arranged on the circumferential surface of the reel. In addition, when two or more symbols with the same value of a draw-in priority order data exist, one symbol is determined according to the search order prescribed | regulated to the above-mentioned search order table (refer FIG. 30A-30C).

[Game lock flag storage area]
Next, the configuration of the game lock flag storage area will be described with reference to FIG. The game lock flag storage area is composed of game lock flag storage areas 1 and 2 each represented by 1-byte data.

  In the present embodiment, the game lock is executed after the rotation of all reels is stopped and the display combination is determined in bits 0 to 7 of the game lock flag storage area 1 and bits 0 to 6 of the game lock flag storage area 2 It is allocated as a storage area of a flag indicating the type of (lock command number "0" to "14"). Then, in the present embodiment, with reference to the game lock lottery generation table (refer to FIGS. 31A to 31C and FIGS. 32A to 32B), when the winning of any one of the lock command numbers “0” to “14” is determined, “1” is stored (set) in the bits in the game lock flag storage areas 1 and 2 corresponding to the winning lock command number (game lock type).

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

[Effective pattern determination table for game lock]
First, the game lock effect pattern determination table will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, during the game lock (freeze) which is executed after the rotation of all the reels is stopped and the display combination is determined, the flash effect using the reel backlight is performed by the control of the sub control unit. To be done. Then, this flash effect is executed with the effect contents (flashing pattern) according to the game lock type (lock command number) determined by the game lock lottery process with reference to the above-described game lock generation lottery table.

  Furthermore, the pachislot 1 of the present embodiment has the following three rendering functions that are executed based on the determined game lock type (the type of the flash effect) and the internal winning combination. The following three effects are performed before the flash effect (game lock).

(1) An effect that causes a normal sound or a chance (special sound) to be generated from the speakers 20L and 20R as an operation sound at the start operation (hereinafter referred to as "advance sound effect")
(2) An effect of turning off the reel back light of the reel which has been stopped every time the reel is stopped (hereinafter referred to as "reel off effect")
(3) An effect of lighting LEDs (hereinafter referred to as "side LEDs") provided on both sides of the front panel 10 each time the reel is stopped (hereinafter referred to as "side LED lighting effects")

  The type of combination of the advance notice sound effect, the reel off effect and the side LED lighting effect (hereinafter referred to as “play pattern for game lock”) is determined based on the game lock type and the type of internal winning combination.

  The game lock effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 41 to FIG. 47 is based on the game lock type (type of flash effect) and the type of internal winning combination, and the game lock effect pattern (notice sound effect, reel off effect and side It is a lottery table referred when determining the classification of combination of LED lighting effects by lottery. Here, as one example, a game lock effect pattern determination table corresponding to seven game lock types among the fifteen game lock types (flash effect types) is shown.

  FIGS. 41A and 41B are game lock effects that are referred to when the game lock type (type of flash effect) is “no flash” (lock command number “0”) (when game lock and flash effect are not generated) 42A and 42B are game lock effect pattern determination tables referred to when the game lock type is "Niagara" (lock command number "1"). FIGS. 43A and 43B are game lock effect pattern determination tables that are referred to when the game lock type is “May May rain” (lock command number “2”), and FIGS. 44A and 44B are examples where the game lock type is “horizontal” It is a game lock effect pattern determination table that is referred to in the case of “one character” (lock command number “4”). FIGS. 45A and 45B are game lock effect pattern determination tables to be referred to when the game lock type is “Awake Dragon” (lock command number “5”), and FIGS. 46A and 46B are “game lock type It is an effect pattern determination table for game locks which is referred to in the case of “special 1_W” (lock command number “11”). FIGS. 47A and 47B are game lock effect pattern determination tables that are referred to when the game lock type is “special 2_dark W” (lock command number “12”).

  Each game lock effect pattern determination table defines the correspondence between various types of game lock effect patterns and lottery values set for each internal winning combination. Therefore, for example, the execution of the game lock (freeze) is determined, "May rain" is selected as the game lock type (type of flash effect), and the internal winning combination is the role of the abbreviation "F_red7BB + F_Replay". In the case, as shown in FIG. 43A, with the probability of 4096/32768, the game lock effect pattern "normal → 1 off → no light on", "normal → 3 off → no light on" and "normal → no light off → 1 One of "light up" is selected, and the game lock effect pattern "none" is selected with a probability of 20480/32768.

  The contents described in the game lock effect pattern column in each game lock effect pattern determination table indicate "content of notice sound effect → content of reel turn-off effect → content of side LED lighting effect". For example, "normal" in the game lock effect pattern "normal → 2 off → no light" corresponds to the notice sound effect that generates a normal sound at the start operation, and "2 off" is the first and second stop operations. "No lighting" corresponds to an effect mode in which the side LED lighting effect is not performed. Further, for example, the “chance sound” in the game lock effect pattern “chance sound → no light → 2 lights” corresponds to a warning sound effect that generates a chance sound at the start operation, and “light no” indicates that the reels are not light "2 lighting" corresponds to the production mode which performs side LED lighting production at the time of 2nd stop operation corresponding to the production mode which does not perform. In addition, the game lock effect pattern “none” corresponds to an aspect in which neither the notice sound effect, the reel off effect nor the side LED lighting effect is performed.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 41 to 47, in the present embodiment, a game lock effect pattern in which both of the reel turn-off effect and the side LED turn-on effect are performed is not provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a game lock effect pattern may be provided in which both of the reel turn-off effect and the side LED turn-on effect are performed.

[General game BGM change lottery table]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 48A and 48B, the BGM change lottery table (tempare sound lottery table) in the normal game will be described.

  The pachislot 1 of the present embodiment is a lottery whether or not to change the BGM of the BB game based on the internal winning combination under the control of the sub control unit during the normal game (hereinafter referred to as “general BGM change lottery”) Have the ability to The general game in progress BGM change lottery table shown in FIGS. 48A and 48B is a table to be referred to when performing this general medium BGM change lottery.

  In the ordinary game BGM change lottery table, each lottery value of normal middle BGM change lottery's winning (SP tempy sound) / not winning (normal tempy sound) is defined for each internal winning combination (random number denominator is 32768).

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 48A and 48B, when the internal winning combination is the role of abbreviation “F_red7BB + F_specialB” or “F_VBB”, there is a possibility of winning a general middle BGM change lottery, Other internal winning combinations are designed not to win the general BGM change lottery. That is, in the present embodiment, the general medium BGM change lottery is carried out substantially upon the internal winning of the symbol “F_red 7BB + F_special B” or “F_VBB” during the general game.

<Characteristics of pachislot features>
Next, the contents of the various functions unique to the pachislot 1 of the present embodiment and the effects obtained by the respective functions will be described.

[Stop control method for bonus symbol and specific small bonus symbol at BB win]
In the pachi slot 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in the symbol array of the left reel 3L in FIG. 7, the symbol combination ("V2"-"V1"-"V1") of the name "C_V2" (BB role) is configured. The symbol "V2" (symbol position "18") is a symbol combination ("red 7"-"red 7") of the name "C_red 7" (BB role) in the rotational direction of the reel (the direction of fluctuation of the display row). It is arranged in front of the symbol “red 7” (symbol position “2”) constituting “red 7”) at a number of frames (five frames in this embodiment) larger than the maximum number of sliding symbols (four frames).

  Therefore, in the pachislot 1 of the present embodiment, for example, when only the role of the abbreviation “F_red7BB” is internally won (when only the bonus data pointer “1” is acquired), that is, the name “C_red7”. When only two display combinations “C_V2” and “C_V2” can be won (see FIG. 15), the following stop control of the left reel 3L is performed.

  In this case, the timing of the player's stop operation performed on the left reel 3L (predetermined display row) is the symbol "V2" (symbol position "18": first) constituting the symbol combination of the name "C_V2". The symbol "V2" (bonus symbol) stops on the effective line in the left display window 4L when it is the timing that it is possible to move the special symbol) within the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces and stop it on the effective line. Is displayed. Also, the timing of the player's stop operation performed on the left reel 3L is the timing at which the symbol "V2" can not be stopped on the effective line even if it is moved within the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols, , Move the symbol "Red 7" (symbol position "2": second special symbol) that composes the symbol combination of the name "C_Red 7" within the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces and stop it on the effective line When it is the timing when it can do, symbol “red 7” (bonus symbol) is stopped and displayed on the effective line in left display window 4L.

  If the timing of the player's stop operation performed on the left reel 3L is the timing at which neither of the symbol "V2" and the symbol "red 7" can be stopped on the effective line, the "loss" The symbol corresponding to “” is stopped and displayed on the effective line, and BB is in the carryover state.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when only the symbol "F_red7BB" is internally won, the symbol "V2" or the symbol "red7", ie, the bonus symbol is stopped on the effective line in the left display window 4L. When displaying, in the rotation direction of the left reel 3L, a symbol "Cherry 2" (symbol position "arranged" in front of the symbol "Red 7" and behind the symbol "V2" (triple V symbol) 1 ′ ′: The left reel 3L is stop-controlled so that the specific symbol) is not displayed in any of the upper, middle and lower regions in the left display window 4L. In addition, a symbol "Cherry 2" is a configuration symbol (specific small symbol) of a small part (specific internal winning combination) related to the payout of medals.

  For example, if the symbol "Cherry 2" is arranged one frame ahead of the symbol "Red 7" in the rotational direction of the reel as in the present embodiment, only the role of the abbreviation "F_Red 7 BB" wins internally, and the left The timing of the player's stop operation performed on the reel 3L is such a timing that the symbol "V2" can not be stopped on the effective line even if it is moved within the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols, and the symbol "red 7" Is moved within the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces, and when it is the timing that it can stop on the effective line, stop display of the symbol "Red 7" in the lower area in the left display window 4L, and the symbol "Cherry 2" It is made not to be displayed in the left display window 4L. In the present embodiment, since the symbol "Cherry 2" is arranged four frames behind the symbol "V2" in the rotational direction of the reel, the symbol "V2" is at the upper, middle and lower portions in the left display window 4L. The symbol "Cherry 2" is not displayed in the left display window 4L even if it is stopped and displayed in any of the areas.

  The following effects can be obtained when the stop control is performed on the bonus symbol and the specific small combination symbol described above only when the BB combination is internally won.

  In a conventional gaming machine, generally, when the small winning combination is determined by internal lottery, the symbol combination pertaining to the small winning combination must be displayed on the effective line in the display window of the reel for the purpose of realizing a healthy game. The drawing operation of the symbol is performed within the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces. Furthermore, in recent years, when a specific internal winning combination relating to the payout of medals is internally won, while maintaining the drawing-in operation of the above-described symbol for the purpose of achieving a sound game, maintaining the interest for the player's game In response to the stop display operation of the symbol combination pertaining to the specific internal winning combination for the purpose, the player's technical intervention element (even if the specific internal winning combination is won, the timing of the stop operation is not appropriate, There is a need for a gaming machine that requires a situation where the symbol combination to be played is not displayed on the effective line (the occurrence of so-called "dropout").

  However, in order to achieve these two contradictory purposes, restrictions may occur on the configuration of the various symbols (pattern types, their arrangement order, etc.) arranged on the circumferential surface of each reel. In this case, the freedom of design and development of the gaming machine may be lost.

  Further, in the present embodiment, for example, when only the symbol "F_red7BB" is internally won (when only two display combinations (bonus combinations) with the names "C_red7" and "C_V2" can be won). ), When the symbol combination of the name "C_Red7" could not be stopped and displayed on the effective line even though the symbol "Red7" was stopped and displayed in the left display window 4L (the name "C_Red7" The symbol "Cherry 2" may be displayed in the left display window 4L due to the arrangement of the symbol arrangement (when the symbol combination (BB combination) is dropped). If only the symbol "F_Red7BB" is internally won, display symbols other than the names "C_Red7" and "C_V2" will not win, so the display symbol of the name "C_Red7" (BB role) Even if the symbol "Cherry 2", which is a configuration symbol of a small part pertaining to the payout of medals, is displayed in the left display window 4L when dropped, medals are not paid out (related to the symbol "Cherry 2" Small part does not win).

  Therefore, if the symbol "Cherry 2" is displayed in the left display window 4L when the bonus combination related to the symbol "Red 7" is dropped, the dropped role is the symbol "Cherry 2" for the player. It is unclear whether it is a related minor character or a bonus character associated with the symbol "red 7".

  However, in the present embodiment, when only the combination of the abbreviation "F_red7BB" is internally won (if only two display combinations (bonus combination) with the names "C_red7" and "C_V2" can be won). The stop display of the bonus symbol (the symbol "red 7" or the symbol "V2") without displaying the symbol "cherry 2" which is the configuration symbol of the small part concerning the payout of the medal in the left display window 4L As described above, stop control of the left reel 3L is performed.

  Therefore, in the pachislot 1 of the present embodiment, the drop control of the reel makes it possible to clarify the dropout mode (that the dropped-off part is not a small part related to the symbol "Cherry 2"). It can be eliminated. As a result, in this embodiment, even in a gaming machine provided with a technical intervention element that has been requested in recent years, the occurrence of restrictions on the configuration of various symbols arranged on the circumferential surface of each reel can be suppressed. It is possible to prevent the loss of design and development freedom.

  In the pachi slot 1 of the present embodiment, the left reel 3L is provided with a triple V symbol (a symbol group of symbol positions "17" to "19") that can be a mark for setting the timing of eye pressing. That is, in the present embodiment, after the left reel 3L is provided with a configuration for facilitating the player's eye-pressing operation, it is further prevented that the freedom of design and development of the gaming machine is lost. can do.

[Demonstration function during game lock]
As described above, the main control unit of the pachislot 1 according to the present embodiment stops the rotation of all the reels and determines the display combination (winning combination) (the player presses the stop button subjected to the third stop operation) After release of the operation is detected, it has a function of generating a game lock. Furthermore, as described above, the sub control unit of the pachislot 1 according to the present embodiment performs a flash effect (reproduction under lock) using a reel back light (representation means) corresponding to the game lock type during the game lock. Have.

  The operation of the flash effect using the reel back light is controlled by the sub control circuit 42. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub control circuit 42 doubles as means for executing a flash effect (during effect execution means).

  Hereinafter, in the pachislot 1 of the present embodiment, the game lock executed after the rotation of all the reels is stopped and the display combination (winning combination) is determined, and the contents of the flash effect performed during the game lock are described. Do.

(1) Types of Game Locks In this embodiment, as shown in the game lock generation lottery table of FIGS. 31A to 31B and FIGS. 32A to 32B, 15 types of game locks including a type that does not generate a game lock are prepared ing. Specifically, the names "none" (lock command number "0"), "Niagara" (lock command number "1"), "May rain" (lock command number "2"), "rolling" (lock command number " 3 ")," one horizontal character "(lock command number" 4 ")," ascending dragon "(lock command number" 5 ")," W "(lock command number" 6 ")," dark W "(lock command number “7”), “V” (lock command number “8”), “lightning SP” (lock command number “9”), “premium” (lock command number “10”), “special 1_W” (lock command) Called number "11"), "special 2_ darkness W" (lock command number "12"), "special 3_V" (lock command number "13") and "special _ lightning" (lock command number "14") Played game Click are prepared. These names also correspond to names indicating the type of flash effect.

  In the present embodiment, the lock time (the execution period of the game lock) differs depending on the game lock type (lock command number). Here, FIG. 49 is a diagram summarizing the correspondence relationship between the game lock type (lock command number), the lock time, and the occurrence trigger of the game lock. As shown in FIG. 49, the start timing of the game lock prepared in the present embodiment is at the third stop OFF time (when the release of the pressing operation by the player on the stop button subjected to the third stop operation is detected). Only.

  In the present embodiment, the lock command number is basically determined by the game lock lottery performed at the start operation of the game. When one of the lock command numbers “0” to “10” is determined at the start operation, each lock command number (game lock type) is determined at the time of determination of the lock command number (at the start operation). The corresponding lock time is also determined.

  However, when one of the lock command numbers "11" to "14" is determined at the start operation, at that time, the type (lock command number) of the game lock to be finally executed and the lock time are determined. do not do. In this case, when the display combination is determined (when the third stop is OFF), the type (lock command number) of the game lock to be finally executed and the lock time are determined according to the type of the display combination. Ru. That is, when one of the lock command numbers “11” to “14” is determined at the start operation, the content of the game lock and the effect of the flash effect to be executed during the game lock when the display combination is determined. The pattern is determined.

  In FIG. 50, when one of the lock command numbers “11” to “14” is determined at the start operation, the type of display combination and the type of game lock determined according to the type of display combination Indicates the correspondence.

  In this embodiment, for example, “special 2_dark W” of the lock command number “12” is determined as the game lock type by the game lock lottery at the start of the game, and the display combination in the determined game has the name “C_ watermelon”. In the case where the display combination or display combination other than the display combination of the names "C_ Watermelon", "C_ Vercelli", "C_ Special Cheri", "C_ Normal Cheri" and "C_ANY Cheri" (including "Loss") Is a game lock of the lock command number "12" ("special 2_dark W") when the display combination is determined (when the third stop is OFF), and a game lock of the lock command number "7" ("dark W") (A game lock of pattern A) is determined. On the other hand, "special 2_dark W" of the lock command number "12" is determined as the type of game lock by the game lock lottery at the start of the game, and the display combination in the determined game has the name "C_Bercelli", "C_ special celli In the case of any of the display roles of “C_Normal Celli” and “C_ANY Celli”, the lock as the game lock of the lock command number “12” (“special 2_dark W”) is established when the display role is determined. A game lock (pattern B game lock) of the command number "4" ("one horizontal character") is determined.

  Further, in the present embodiment, since a plurality of effective lines are provided in the display window 4, the display combination corresponding to the game lock of pattern A and the display combination corresponding to the game lock of pattern B are display windows. The display may be stopped and displayed redundantly in the unit 4. In this case, the game lock of pattern A is determined in preference to the game lock of pattern B. A table (not shown) defining the correspondence between the game lock type (lock command number) and the lock time is stored in the main ROM 52.

(3) Game Lock Type Switching Operation Example Next, when one of the lock command numbers “11” to “14” is determined at the start of the game, the pattern in which the game lock type is described according to the type of display combination An operation example when switching between A and pattern B will be described. Here, an operation example in which one of the lock command numbers “11” to “14” is determined at the start of the game and the internal winning combination (prescribed internal winning combination) related to the abbreviation “F_watermelon” is won is taken. explain.

  In the present embodiment, when the internal winning combination (lock combination) related to the abbreviation “F_ watermelon” is won, as shown in the display combination determination table of FIG. 15 to FIG. Various display roles of "C_ Watermelon 1" to "C_ Watermelon 4", and display characters related to Cherry pattern (names "C_ Vercelli", "C_ Special Cheri 1", "C_ Special Cheri 2", "C_ Normal" Both “Ceri C1” to “C_Normal Cheri E5” and “C_ANY Cheri B1” to “C_ANY Cheri B5 various display roles” can be awarded.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in the symbol arrangement table of FIG. 7, the symbol positions “1 to 3” of the left reel 3L (predetermined display row) are the symbol “cherry 2” and “red,” respectively. 7 "and" watermelon 1 "are arranged. Therefore, when the symbol "red 7" of the symbol position "2" is stopped and displayed in the middle region of the left display window 4L, the symbol "watermelon 1" is displayed in the upper and lower regions of the left display window 4L. (First symbol) and "Cherry 2" (second symbol) are stopped and displayed. That is, in the left reel 3L in the pachislot 1 of the present embodiment, both the “watermelon 1” (watermelon pattern) and “cherry 2” (cherry pattern) can be simultaneously displayed on the effective line in the left display window 4L. Various symbols are arranged.

  Therefore, when one of the lock command numbers "11" to "14" is determined by the game lock lottery at the start of the game, and the internal winning combination relating to the abbreviation "F_ watermelon" is won, the left reel 3L When the first stop operation is performed for the upper display area and the lower display area of the left display window 4L, and the symbols "watermelon 1" and "cherry 2" are stopped and displayed, they are associated with the watermelon pattern as a display combination. Both the display part to be displayed and the display part related to the cherry pattern are in a state of being capable of winning (stop display is possible on the effective line). In the present embodiment, the symbol combination of the display combination related to the watermelon pattern is stopped and displayed on the effective line prior to the symbol combination of the display combination related to the cherry pattern.

  Thereafter, when the second stop operation and the third stop operation are performed, and the symbol combination (first symbol combination) of the display combination associated with the watermelon symbol is stopped and displayed on the activated line (when winning), The game lock (the game lock of pattern A: first lock type) corresponding to the display combination related to the watermelon pattern is determined, and the lock command number (game lock type) and the lock time corresponding to the determined game lock Information is transmitted from the main control unit to the sub-control unit.

  On the other hand, the second stop operation and the third stop operation are performed, and the symbol combination of the display combination related to the watermelon symbol can not be stopped and displayed on the effective line, and the symbol combination of the display combination related to the cherry symbol (second When the symbol combination) is stopped and displayed (when winning), the game lock (game lock of pattern B: second lock type) corresponding to the display symbol associated with the cherry pattern is determined and determined. Information on a lock command number (game lock type) and lock time corresponding to the game lock is transmitted from the main control unit to the sub-control unit.

  In addition, when the second stop operation and the third stop operation are performed, and both the display combination related to the watermelon pattern and the display combination related to the cherry pattern win, the game corresponding to the display combination related to the watermelon pattern The lock (game lock of pattern A) is determined with priority, and the lock command number (game lock type) corresponding to the determined game lock and information of lock time are transmitted from the main control unit to the sub control unit.

  As described above, one of the lock command numbers "11" to "14" is determined by the game lock lottery at the start of the game, the internal winning combination relating to the abbreviation "F_ watermelon" is won, and the left reel 3L When the symbols “watermelon 1” (symbol position “3”) and “cherry 2” (symbol position “1”) are stopped and displayed in the upper and lower regions of the left display window 4L by the first stop operation for At the time of the first stop operation, it can not be determined whether the game lock of pattern A or the game lock of pattern B is determined. Therefore, in this case, it is possible to improve the interest to the game lock and the effect during the game lock.

(4) Operation Flow of Game Lock Next, an outline of the operation of the game lock function in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 51 is a view showing an operation flow of the game lock function in the present embodiment.

  In the present embodiment, first, when a game start operation of the player (operation to the start lever 16) is detected, the main control unit acquires a lottery value for game lock. Then, the main control unit refers to any one of the game lock generation lottery tables shown in FIGS. 31A to 31B and 32A to 32B, and determines the game lock type (lock command number) based on the lottery value for game lock. decide. Then, the main control unit transmits information on the determined game lock type (lock command number) and lock time to the sub control unit.

  Next, the main control unit starts rotation (starting) of the reel and then performs stop control of the reel. In this embodiment, during the control from the start of reel rotation (start) to the stop of the reel, the sub-control unit generates the above-mentioned notice sound based on the lock command number determined at the start of the game. Perform various effects such as effects, reel off effects, side LED lighting effects, etc.

  Next, when all reels are stopped and the display combination (winning combination) is determined, the main control unit determines the game lock type (lock command number) and lock time finally determined based on the type of display combination. Information on the sub-control unit. Next, the main control unit starts the game lock corresponding to the game lock type (lock command number). The lock time changes in accordance with the game lock type (lock command number) (see FIG. 49). Further, at this time, the main control unit transmits a lock command to the sub control unit at the start of the game lock.

  The sub control unit that has received the information on the game lock type (lock command number) and lock time finally determined when the display combination (winning combination) is determined sets the effect data corresponding to the game lock type, and the lock command In response to the reception of the game, the set effect is executed during the game lock (during the lock time). Specifically, the sub control unit performs a flash effect corresponding to the game lock type during the game lock.

  Then, after the lock time has elapsed, the main control unit performs medal payout processing. In this embodiment, the operation control of the game lock by the main control unit and the effect operation control during the game lock by the sub control unit are performed in this manner.

  In the present embodiment, information regarding the game lock type (lock command number) and lock time is included in the start command and the display command and transmitted to the sub control unit. Then, the sub-control unit determines the contents of effects such as the advance notice sound effect, the reel off effect, the side LED lighting effect, etc., based on the information on the lock command number included in the start command. Further, the sub-control unit sets effect data of the flash effect corresponding to the information based on the game lock type (lock command number) included in the display command and the information on the lock time. When one of the lock command numbers "0" to "10" is determined at the start of the game, the game lock type (lock command number) included in the start command and the information on the lock time are used. The effect data of the flash effect corresponding to the information may be set.

  Further, in the present embodiment, information on the game lock type (lock command number) is added (included) to the start command, and transmitted to the sub control unit. That is, before the execution of the game lock, information on the game lock is transmitted to the sub control unit. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the sub-control unit reports information such as occurrence of game lock or type of game lock after the third stop OFF, based on the information regarding the game lock received at the time of the game start operation. Such an arrangement can be provided.

  In the case where such a configuration is provided, in the present embodiment, it is possible to perform the suggestion of the generation of the game lock, the type, etc. and the notification before the execution of the game lock. In such a configuration, when one of the lock command numbers “11” to “14” is determined by the game lock lottery at the start of the game (the content of the game lock changes according to the type of display combination) In the case of (1), a suggestion or notification is made to be compatible with all types of game locks that can be generated according to the type of display combination (symbol combination to be stopped and displayed).

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, an example in which information regarding the game lock type (lock command number) and lock time finally determined when the display combination (winning combination) is determined is included in the display command and transmitted to the sub control unit Although described, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the lock command may include (adding) information about the finally determined game lock type (lock command number) and lock time and may be transmitted to the sub control unit. In this case, in response to the reception of the lock command, the sub-control unit performs set processing of effect data corresponding to the game lock type and processing for starting execution of effect during flashing (flash effect) in this order.

(4) Effects obtained by the game lock function and the effect function during the game lock In the present embodiment, the game lock and the flash effect are performed as described above, but by providing such a function, the following can be obtained. An effect is obtained.

  In a conventional general gaming machine, the game lock and its execution period are managed by the main control unit, and the determination (for example, based on the internal winning combination etc.) of the contents (types) of the lock effect based on information regarding the game lock And the execution of the effect is managed by the sub control unit. In addition, since communication of information (information related to the game lock) between the main control unit and the sub control unit is unidirectional communication from the main control unit to the sub control unit, the matters determined in the sub control unit are referred to the main control unit. It can not be reflected.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine which performs the determination of the content of the effect for lock based on the information regarding the game lock and the execution of the effect in the sub control unit, the effect for lock is not executed during the game lock, or the type corresponding to the game lock There is a possibility that the lock effect is not executed, or the lock effect is executed while the game lock is not executed. That is, in such a gaming machine, a wrinkle may occur between the control of the main control unit related to the game lock and the control of the sub control unit related to the effect for lock.

  However, in the present embodiment, the sub control unit receives the lock command number indicating the type of the lock effect (flash effect) determined by the main control unit and the information regarding the lock time, and the lock effect corresponding to the information All you have to do is set the data and execute the effects. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control unit does not perform determination processing such as presence / absence of execution of the effect for lock and contents (type) of the effect for lock based on, for example, the internal winning combination. Therefore, in the pachislot 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of wrinkles between the control of the main control unit related to the game lock and the control of the sub control unit related to the effect for lock.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, when one of the lock command numbers “11” to “14” is determined and the internal winning combination relating to the abbreviation “F_watermelon” is won, the valid line It is possible to determine the content of the lock effect (flash effect) to be performed during the game lock, in accordance with the type of the display combination (symbol combination) stopped and displayed above. Therefore, in the present embodiment, a lock effect not corresponding to the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the activated line can be prevented from being executed during the game lock.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, as described above, when one of the lock command numbers “11” to “14” is determined and the internal winning combination relating to the abbreviation “F_watermelon” is won, the valid line The lock time of the on-lock effect (flash effect) changes according to the type of the display combination (display combination related to a watermelon pattern or display combination related to a cherry pattern) stopped and displayed on the top. At this time, the number of medals paid out also differs depending on the type of display combination (display combination related to a watermelon pattern or display combination related to a cherry pattern) stopped and displayed on the activated line. That is, in this embodiment, even if the internal winning combination is the same, the effect time of the on-lock effect (flash effect) changes according to the size of the payout number of medals. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to diversify the effects.

[Various sound effects in BB games]
The pachislot 1 of the present embodiment is provided with various functions for changing BGM (special game in-play effect) in the BB game according to the situation of the game. FIG. 52 shows the correspondence between various triggers determined to change the BGM in the BB game (hereinafter referred to as "BGM change determination trigger") and the contents of the BGM after the change.

  In the present embodiment, some BGM may be reproduced in a gaming state other than the BB gaming state (during non-BB gaming), or may not be reproduced. In the former case, it is preferable to use BGM different from BGM in BB gaming as BGM in non-BB gaming. In addition, even during a non-BB game, for example, the BGM in the BB game may be reproduced under a specific condition such that the BB is in the carryover state.

  In this embodiment, as the type of BGM change determination trigger, as shown in FIG. 52, “other than below (red 7 BB)”, “other than below (VBB)”, “bonus 1 G ream (red 7 BB)”, “bonus” 1G series (VBB), "SP mode (red 7BB)", "SP mode (VBB)", "3 series chan (common)", "2 series chan (common)", "switch BGM selected (red 7BB) There are 12 types of “when switching BGM is selected (VBB)”, “change BGM during BB”, and “after generation of specific effect”. Hereinafter, the change mode of the BGM during the BB gaming period reproduced after each opportunity will be described.

(1) When the BGM change determination trigger is "other than below (red 7BB)""other than below (red 7BB)" is a trigger other than "bonus 1 G ream (red 7BB)" to "after specific effect occurrence", It corresponds, when the part (BB part) of abbreviation "F_ red 7BB" gets internal winning. In this case, the BGM changes when the payout process of medals is finished in the game in which the internal winning combination of the abbreviation “F_red7BB” won by the trigger is won. In FIG. 52, in order to simplify the description, the BB winning game is included in the BB gaming period as the 0th game.

  Thereafter, in the BB gaming period executed after the game following the BB winning game (the 0th game in FIG. 52) in which the BGM has changed, as shown in FIG. 52, six games (3 times from the start of the BB gaming) The BGM changes every predetermined number of unit games). Specifically, when the BGM change determination trigger is "other than below (red 7 BB)", the game following the BB winning game (0 game) (BB game start game: 1 game) to 6 games In the section, BGM called "BB-1A" is reproduced, and in the sections from the seventh game to the 12th game, BGM called "BB-1C" is reproduced, and the 13th game to the 18th game In the section, BGM called "BB-1A" is reproduced, and after the 19th game to the end of the period of the BB game, BGM called "BB-1C" is reproduced.

  That is, when the BGM change determination trigger is "other than the following (red 7BB)", in the BB gaming period, the BGM called "BB-1A" and the BGM called "BB-1C" start the BB game. The game is alternately switched and played three times every six games. In addition, at the same time, BGM called "BB-1A" is reproduced from the time after BGM change of BB prize game (0 game in FIG. 52) to the start of the next game (BB start game). Ru.

(2) When the BGM change occurrence condition is "Other than below (VBB)""Other than below (VBB)" is an abbreviation for "Bonus 1 G ream (Red 7 BB)" to "After specific effect occurrence" at an opportunity other than Corresponds to the internal winning of the role of "F_VBB" (BB role). In this case, the BGM changes when the payout process of medals is finished in the game in which the internal winning combination of the abbreviation “F_VBB” won by the trigger is won.

  After that, during the BB game period executed after the game following the BB winning game (0 game in FIG. 52) in which BGM has changed, as shown in FIG. 52, every six games three times from the start of the BB game The background music changes. Specifically, when the BGM change determination trigger is "other than below (VBB)", the section from the next game (BB game start game: first game) to the sixth game of the BB winning game (0 game) The BGM called "BB-1B" is played back, the BGM called "BB-1C" is played back in the section from the seventh game to the 12th game, and the section from the 13th game to the 18th game The BGM referred to as "BB-1B" is reproduced, and the BGM referred to as "BB-1C" is reproduced from the 19th game to the end of the period of the BB game.

  That is, when the BGM change determination trigger is "other than the following (VBB)", in the BB gaming period, the BGM called "BB-1B" and the BGM called "BB-1C" start from the start of the BB game. It is alternately switched and played three times every six games. At the same time, BGM called "BB-1B" is reproduced from the time after BGM change of BB prize game (0 game in Fig. 52) to the start of the next game (BB start game). Ru.

(3) When the BGM change determination trigger is "bonus 1 G ream (red 7 BB)""bonus 1 G ream (red 7 BB)" is an abbreviation "F_ red 7 BB" in the next game after the end of the BB game or MB game It corresponds when the part (BB part) wins. In this case, the BGM changes when the payout process of medals is finished in the game in which the internal winning combination of the abbreviation “F_red7BB” won by the trigger is won.

  After that, during the BB game period executed after the game following the BB winning game (0 game in FIG. 52) in which BGM has changed, as shown in FIG. 52, every six games three times from the start of the BB game The background music changes. Specifically, when the BGM change determination trigger is "bonus 1 G ream (red 7 BB)", from the next game (BB game start game: first game) to the sixth game of the BB winning game (0 game) The BGM referred to as "BB-2A" is reproduced in the section of B, and the BGM referred to as "BB-2B" is reproduced in the section from the seventh game to the twelfth game, to the thirteenth game to the eighteenth game. The BGM called "BB-2C" is reproduced in the section of "," and the BGM called "BB-2B" is reproduced in the section from the 19th game to the end of the BB game period. .

  That is, when the BGM change determination timing is "bonus 1 G ream (red 7 BB)", the same BGM ("BB-" for BB game section from the seventh game to the 12th game and BB game section after the 19th game) BGM), referred to as "2B". On the other hand, another BGM is reproduced in the other BB game sections. At the same time, BGM called “BB-2B” is reproduced from the time after BGM change of BB winning game (0 game in FIG. 52) to the start of the next game (BB starting game). Ru.

(4) When the BGM change determination trigger is "bonus 1 G ream (VBB)""bonus 1 G ream (VBB)" is the next game after the end of the BB game or the MB game. ) Corresponds to internal winning. In this case, the BGM changes when the payout process of medals is finished in the game in which the internal winning combination of the abbreviation “F_VBB” won by the trigger is won.

  After that, during the BB game period executed after the game following the BB winning game (0 game in FIG. 52) in which BGM has changed, as shown in FIG. 52, every six games three times from the start of the BB game The background music changes. Specifically, when the BGM change determination trigger is "bonus 1 G continuation (VBB)", the game following the BB winning game (the 0th game) (the first game of the BB game) to the 6th game In the section, BGM called "BB-3A" is reproduced, and in the section from the seventh game to the 12th game, BGM called "BB-3B" is reproduced, and the 13th game to the 18th game In the section, BGM called "BB-3C" is reproduced, and after the 19th game, BGM called "BB-3B" is reproduced in the section until the BB game period ends.

  That is, when the BGM change determination trigger is "bonus 1 G ream (VBB)", the same BGM ("BB-3 B") is applied to the BB gaming section from the seventh game to the 12th game and the BB gaming section after the 19th game. BGM) is reproduced. On the other hand, another BGM is reproduced in the other BB game sections. At the same time, BGM called "BB-3A" is reproduced from the time after BGM change of BB prize game (0 game in Fig. 52) to the start of the next game (BB start game). Ru.

(5) When BGM change determination trigger is "SP mode (red 7BB)""BB mode (red 7BB)" is after the BB game won at the time of "three consecutive chan (common)" described later, or After the BB game which is won at the time of "after specific effect occurrence" mentioned later is the period until the game of a specific unit game number (for example 99 games etc.) is digested after the BB game is over, the role of abbreviation "F_red 7BB" ( This corresponds to the internal winning of the role of BB) (when a predetermined condition is satisfied). In this case, the BGM changes when the payout process of medals is finished in the game in which the internal winning combination of the abbreviation “F_red7BB” won by the trigger is won.

  After that, in the BB game period executed after the game following the BB winning game (0 game in FIG. 52) in which the BGM has changed, as shown in FIG. Change once. Specifically, when the BGM change determination trigger is "SP mode (red 7BB)", the game from the next game (BB game start game: first game) to the eighteenth game of the BB winning game (0 game) In the section, BGM called "BB-4A" is reproduced, and after the 19th game, BGM called "BB-4B" is reproduced in the section until the BB game period ends. At the same time, BGM called "BB-4A" is reproduced from the time after BGM change of BB prize game (0 game in Fig. 52) to the start of the next game (BB start game). Ru.

  Also, when the BGM change determination trigger is "SP mode (red 7BB)", after the BB game won at the time of "three consecutive chan (common)" described later ends, or after "specific effect generation occurs" described later MB is won when the role (MB role) of the abbreviation "F_MB" is won in the period from the end of the BB game won sometimes to the end of the game of a specific unit game number (for example 99 games etc) After the game is over, the state when the BGM change determination trigger is “SP mode (red 7 BB)” is reset. That is, the number of digested games after the BB game played at the time of "three consecutive chan (common)" described later is ended, or after the BB game played at the time of "after specific effect generation" described later is "0" Reset to

(6) When the BGM change determination trigger is "SP mode (VBB)""SP mode (VBB)" is after the BB game won at the time of "three consecutive chan (common)" described later ends or The role (BB role) of the abbreviation "F_VBB" is from the end of the BB game won at the time of "after specific effect occurrence" to the time when the game of a specific unit game number (for example 99 games etc.) is digested. Corresponds to internal winning (when a predetermined condition is established). In this case, the BGM changes when the payout process of medals is finished in the game in which the internal winning combination of the abbreviation “F_VBB” won by the trigger is won.

  After that, during the BB game period executed after the game following the BB winning game (0 game in FIG. 52) in which BGM has changed, as shown in FIG. 52, every six games three times from the start of the BB game The background music changes. Specifically, when the BGM change determination trigger is "SP mode (VBB)", the section from the next game (BB game start game: first game) to the sixth game of the BB winning game (0 game) The BGM called "BB-4C" is played back, the BGM called "BB-4D" is played back in the section from the 7th game to the 12th game, and the section from the 13th game to the 18th game The BGM referred to as "BB-4C" is reproduced, and the BGM referred to as "BB-4D" is reproduced from the nineteenth game to the end of the period of the BB game.

  That is, when the BGM change determination trigger is "SP mode (VBB)", in the BB gaming period, BGM called "BB-4C" and BGM called "BB-4D" start from the start of BB game. It is alternately switched and played three times every six games. In addition, in the timing, BGM called "BB-4C" is reproduced from the time after BGM change of BB prize game (0 game of FIG. 52) to the start of the next game (BB start game). Ru.

  Also, when the BGM change determination trigger is "SP mode (VBB)", after the BB game won at the time of "three consecutive chan (common)" described later is ended, or at the time of "after specific effect generation" described later When the role (MB role) of the abbreviation "F_MB" is won in a period until the game of a specific unit game number (for example, 99 games etc.) is finished after the BB game which is won is finished, the MB game won Is terminated, the state when the BGM change determination trigger is "SP mode (VBB)" is reset. That is, the number of digested games after the BB game played at the time of "three consecutive chan (common)" described later is ended, or after the BB game played at the time of "after specific effect generation" described later is "0" Reset to

  When the BGM change determination trigger mentioned above is "SP mode (red 7BB or VBB)", the processing of determining the content of BGM in the BB game executed after the trigger is executed by the sub control circuit 42. Ru. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub control circuit 42 ends the BB game won after the BB game won at the time of “three consecutive chan (common)” described later ends or after the “specific effect generation occurs” described later. After that, when the predetermined condition is established, it also serves as means (third special game effect determination means) for determining the content of BGM in the BB game to be executed thereafter.

  In the present embodiment, after the BB game in which the BGM change determination trigger "SP mode (red 7BB or VBB)" is won at the time of "three consecutive chans (common)" described later is ended or After the BB game which was won at the time of occurrence "is finished, for example, the corresponding BB role (abbreviated" F_red 7BB "or the role of" F_VBB ") is internally won during the period until the 99 game is finished. Although the example corresponding to the time (when the predetermined condition is satisfied) has been described, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the BGM change decision trigger "SP mode (red 7BB or VBB)" is won after the BB game ended at the time of "three consecutive chan (common)" described later, or after a specific effect generation described later. When the corresponding BB combination is internally won during the period from the end of the completed BB game to the end of the game such as the number of endless games and the number of Zoro games other than 99 games (when the predetermined condition is established) May correspond to In addition, for example, after BB game which BGM change decision trigger “SP mode (red 7BB or VBB)” wins at the time of “three consecutive chan (common)” described later ends, or “after specific effect generation” described later After the BB game which has been won sometimes ends, the corresponding BB part is not internally counted by the number of games, for example, until a predetermined period (hour) counted by RTC (Real Time Clock) elapses. It may correspond to winning (when a predetermined condition is established).

(7) When the BGM change determination opportunity is "three consecutive chans (common)" The "three consecutive chans (common)" is 66 after the BB game won at the time of "two consecutive chans (common)" described later ends. It corresponds when the role (BB role) of the abbreviation "F_red 7BB" or "F_VBB" is internally won during the period until the game game is consumed.

  In the present embodiment, the BB game (a special internal winning combination that can shift to a special gaming state) is won within 33 games (predetermined number of unit games) from the end of the first BB game. If the BB is won within 66 games (predetermined number of unit games) from the end of the second consecutive home BB game, it is referred to as a "third home". In the present embodiment, the upper limit (predetermined upper limit number of times) of the BB game consecutive number of times (continuous transfer number) defined as a BGM change determination trigger is set to three times. Note that the number of games in the game period (in the present embodiment, 33 games and 66 games) for determining whether or not the BB combination is continuous is not limited to this example, and can be set arbitrarily. For example, the number of games in the game period (predetermined number of unit games) to determine whether or not to run continuously may be fixed regardless of the number of runs.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 executes the counting process of the number of consecutive BB games. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 doubles as means for counting the number of consecutive BB games (continuous transition number counting means). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the secondary control circuit 42 may perform the counting process of the number of consecutive BB games.

  In the process of counting the number of consecutive BB game runs, the number of consecutive runs may be incremented by 1 for each BB winning, or from the upper limit of the number of consecutive runs (for example, 3 times) to run for each BB winning. A process of sequentially subtracting one may be performed.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the process of determining the content of BGM in the BB game executed thereafter based on the number of consecutive BB games is executed by the sub control circuit 42. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub control circuit 42 also determines the content of the BGM in the BB game to be executed thereafter based on the number of consecutive BB games (the first special game effect determining means). Double as well.

  When the BGM change determination trigger is "three consecutive chans (common)", the medal payout process is ended in the game in which the internal winning combination of the abbreviation "F_red7BB" or "F_VBB" won by the trigger is won Sometimes BGM changes.

  After that, in the BB game period executed after the game following the BB winning game (0 game in FIG. 52) in which the BGM has changed, as shown in FIG. Change once. Specifically, when the BGM change determination trigger is “three consecutive chans (common)”, the game from the next game (BB game start game: first game) to the eighteenth game of the BB winning game (0 game) In the section, BGM called "BB-5A" is reproduced, and after the 19th game, BGM called "BB-5B" is reproduced in the section until the BB game period ends. At the same time, BGM called “BB-5A” is reproduced from the time after BGM change of BB winning game (0 game in FIG. 52) to the start of the next game (BB starting game). Ru.

  Also, when the BGM change determination trigger is "three consecutive chan (common)", the role of the abbreviation "F_MB" during the period from the end of the BB game of the second row to the time the game of 66 games is digested ( When the MB role is won, the state in which the BGM change determination trigger is “three consecutive chan (common)” is reset after the winning MB game ends. That is, the number of digested games after the end of the BB game won at the time of “two consecutive chans (common)” described later is reset to “0”.

(8) When the BGM change determination trigger is "two consecutive chans (common)""two consecutive chans (common)" is a period from the end of the first BB game to the time the game of 33 games is digested, It corresponds, when the part (BB part) of the abbreviation "F_red 7BB" or "F_VBB" is internally won. In this case, the BGM changes when the payout process of medals is finished in a game in which the internal winning combination of the abbreviation "F_red7BB" or "F_VBB" won by the trigger is won.

  After that, in the BB game period executed after the game following the BB winning game (0 game in FIG. 52) in which the BGM has changed, as shown in FIG. Change once. Specifically, when the BGM change occurrence condition is "two consecutive chans (common)", from the next game (BB game start game: first game) to the eighteenth game of the BB winning game (0 game) In the section of B, BGM called "BB-6A" is reproduced, and after the 19th game to the end of the period of the BB game, BGM called "BB-6B" is reproduced. At the same time, BGM called "BB-6A" is reproduced from the time after BGM change of BB prize game (0 game in Fig. 52) to the start of the next game (BB start game). Ru.

  In addition, when the BGM change decision trigger is “two consecutive chan (common)”, the role of the abbreviation “F_MB” (MB role) in the period from the end of the first BB game to the end of the game of 33 games When is won, after the winning MB game is over, the state in the case where the BGM change determination trigger is “two consecutive chans (common)” is reset. That is, the number of digested games after the end of the first BB game is reset to “0”.

(9) When the BGM change determination trigger is "When switching BGM is selected (Red 7BB)" In "When switching BGM is selected (Red 7BB)", one of the following three conditions (A) to (C) is satisfied If you
(A) When the number of digested games between BB games reaches a predetermined ceiling game number (for example, 500 games etc.) and the role (BB role) of the abbreviation "F_red 7BB" is internally won (B) MB games is 5 When the part (BB part) of the abbreviation "F_Red7BB" is internally won after being executed consecutively a number of times or more (C) Triggered by the internal winning of the part "F_red7BB + F_special B" during the general game In the case of winning a general BGM change lottery which is carried out at the same time (see Figures 48A and 48B)

  Then, when the BGM change determination trigger is “when switching BGM is selected (Red 7 BB)”, first, the inside of the abbreviation “F_Red 7 BB” won due to the establishment of any of the above conditions (A) to (C) When the winning combination is won, a state in which the player can select whether to change the BGM of the BB game (BGM selectable state) is generated. At this time, SE (Sound Effects) is generated to notify that the BGM selectable state has been generated. Next, when the player presses the MAX bet button 14 and it is determined (selected) to change the BGM, the BGM changes.

  After that, during the BB game period executed after the next game after the BGM changed game (the 0 game in FIG. 52), as shown in FIG. 52, BGM is generated every 6 games three times from the start of the BB game, as shown in FIG. Changes. Specifically, when the BGM change determination trigger is “switch BGM selected (red 7 BB)”, the sixth game from the next game (BB game start game: first game) of the BB winning game (0 game) The BGM called "BB-7A" is reproduced in the section up to the section, and the BGM called "BB-7C" is reproduced in the section from the seventh game to the 12th game, and the 13th game to the 18th game The BGM called "BB-7A" is reproduced in the section up to the section, and the BGM called "BB-7C" is reproduced in the section from the 19th game to the end of the BB gaming period. Ru.

  That is, when the BGM change determination trigger is "switch BGM selected (red 7BB)", in the BB gaming period, BGM called "BB-7A" and BGM called "BB-7C" are BB games. The game is alternately switched and played three times every six games from the start of the game. During this period, after the medal payout process of the game (the 0th game in FIG. 52) in which the BGM has changed is over, the period from the end of the payout process to the start of the next game (BB game start game) is "BB-7A". The so-called BGM is reproduced.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the condition (B) is satisfied and the BGM of the BB game is changed, the BGM after the change is cleared and the original BGM is returned when one BB game period ends.

(10) When the BGM change determination trigger is "When switching BGM is selected (VBB)" When any of the following three conditions (D) to (F) is met when "Switching BGM is selected (VBB)" Corresponds to
(D) When the number of digested games between BB games reaches a predetermined ceiling game number (for example, 500 games etc.) and the part (BB part) of the abbreviation "F_VBB" wins internally (E) MB games more than 5 times In the case where the role (BB role) of the abbreviation "F_VBB" is internally won after being continuously executed (F) General medium BGM that is executed when the role of the abbreviation "F_VBB" is internally won during the general game In the case of winning a change lottery (see Figures 48A and 48B)

  Then, when the BGM change determination trigger is “switch BGM selected (VBB)”, first, the internal winning combination of the abbreviation “F_VBB” won by the fulfillment of any of the above conditions (D) to (F) When the player has won a prize, a state in which the player can select whether to change the BGM of the BB game (BGM selectable state) is generated. At this time, it is informed that SE has occurred and a BGM selectable state has been generated. Next, when the player presses the MAX bet button 14 and it is determined (selected) to change the BGM, the BGM changes.

  After that, during the BB game period executed after the next game after the BGM changed game (the 0 game in FIG. 52), as shown in FIG. 52, BGM is generated every 6 games three times from the start of the BB game, as shown in FIG. Changes. Specifically, when the BGM change determination trigger is "switch BGM selected (VBB)", from the next game (BB game start game: first game) to the sixth game of the BB winning game (0 game) The BGM called “BB-7B” is reproduced in the section of “B-7B”, and the BGM called “BB-7C” is reproduced in the section from the seventh game to the twelfth game, and the thirteenth game to the eighteenth game The BGM called "BB-7B" is reproduced in the section of "," and the BGM called "BB-7C" is reproduced in the section from the 19th game to the end of the BB gaming period. .

  That is, when the BGM change determination trigger is "switching BGM selected (VBB)", in the BB gaming period, BGM called "BB-7B" and BGM called "BB-7C" are BB games. It is alternately switched and played three times every six games from the start. During this period, after the payout process of medals for the game (the 0th game in FIG. 52) in which BGM has changed is over, the period from the end of the process to the start of the next game (BB start game) is "BB-7B". The so-called BGM is reproduced.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the condition (E) is satisfied and the BGM of the BB game is changed, the BGM after the change is cleared and the original BGM is restored when one BB game period is ended.

(11) When the BGM change determination trigger is "BB in BGM change""BB in BGM change" is from the BB game start to the game start of the 18th game (the third BGM changeable timing), ie, BB After the start of the game until the 17 games (specific unit play number of games) are digested, the "14 sheet combination" mentioned later is won 3 times, and the below-mentioned BGM during BB performed in the sub control unit in the 18th game It corresponds when winning the change lottery. In this case, the BGM changes when the medal payout process is finished in the 18th game in which the BGM change lottery in BB is won.

  Thereafter, in the section from the end of the payout process of medals of the game (the 18th game in FIG. 52) in which the change of BGM is determined to the end of the period of the BB game, it is called "BB-8A" BGM ("BGM for Inazuma RUSH" described later) is reproduced. In addition, when "14 sheet combination" mentioned later does not win 3 times by the game start of the 18th game from the BB game start, or when it does not win the BGM change lottery in the after-mentioned BB in the 18th game The BGM (prescribed BGM) being reproduced at that time is continuously reproduced until the period of the BB game is over.

  In the present embodiment, the BGM change effect is executed by the sub control circuit 42 when the above-mentioned BGM change determination trigger is “change BGM during BB”. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub control circuit 42 changes the contents of the effect during the BB game according to the game status (the number of consumed games, the BGM change lottery in the 18th BB game, etc.) during the BB game period. It also doubles as a means to perform (special game in-game effect changing means).

(12) When the BGM change determination trigger is "after the specific effect is generated" The lock command number "10" (game lock type "premium": special effect, special, "after specific effect is generated" in the game lock lottery It corresponds when the type of lock is won.

  In this case, first, the game lock of the lock command number "10" (game lock type "premium") is executed when the third stop of the corresponding game is OFF. In addition, if the BB combination (BB combination of “F_red7BB” or “F_VBB”) won by the trigger does not win, the BB combination is carried over. Further, at this time, a reach eye described later is displayed on the effective line on the effective line, and it is informed that the BB has won internally.

  Next, when the carried over BB character wins and the payout process of medals is finished in the prize game, the BGM changes to BGM called "BB-9A".

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 52, BGM called “BB-9A” is reproduced during the period until the BB game to be executed after the next game is finished. Then, when the BB game period ends, the changed BGM "BB-9A" is cleared, and the original BGM is returned to.

  In the present embodiment, when the BGM change determination trigger is "after the specific effect is generated", the process of determining the content of the BGM in the BB game executed after the trigger is executed by the sub control circuit 42. . That is, in this embodiment, the sub-control circuit 42 determines the content of the BGM in the BB game to be executed after the BGM change determination trigger is “after the specific effect is generated” (second special It also doubles as a game effect determination means).

  As described above, in the sound effect function in the BB game included in the pachislot 1 of the present embodiment, the BGM change decision trigger of the BGM is executed after the BGM change effect of the BB game in the case where the BGM change decision trigger is "three consecutive chans (common)" The mode of BGM change presentation that can be performed is BGM change presentation when BGM change determination opportunity is "SP mode (red 7BB)" or "SP mode (VBB)". Further, in the present embodiment, when the BGM change determination trigger is “after the specific effect is generated”, the BGM change determination trigger is also “SPG change SPID that can be executed after the BGM change effect of the BB game is finished. The BGM change presentation is performed when the mode (red 7BB) or the "SP mode (VBB)" is set.

  That is, in this embodiment, the BGM change effect that may occur after the end of the third consecutive BB game also occurs after the end of the BB game executed after the occurrence of the special game lock (game lock type "premium"). obtain.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, a rare (special) effect that can be executed when the number of consecutive bonus (BB) events is maximum (three consecutive cottages in the present embodiment) is a bonus (BB) consecutive villa. It may also be executed when a condition other than the number is satisfied (in the present embodiment, when a bonus combination with a special game lock with a low winning probability is won). In this case, even if the bonus (BB) is not continuous, it is possible to make the player expect a rare effect, so the player can play the game without losing the willingness to play. .

  Further, as in the present embodiment, the benefit (for example, the number of payouts) by the bonus (BB) is not different between the winning of the bonus combination with the special game lock and the winning of the other bonus combination. If it is designed, it is possible to further enhance the value of the bonus with the special game lock by changing the contents of the effect that may occur after the end of the bonus with the special game lock, and the player's interest Can also be improved.

[Sound production function corresponding to various operations]
The pachislot 1 of the present embodiment has a rendering function that generates a sound (hereinafter referred to as a "game sound") corresponding to a predetermined operation or predetermined operation of a game performed by a player. . FIGS. 53A to 53C are diagrams summarizing correspondence relationships between various operations and game operations and game sounds in each game state.

  In the present embodiment, the sub control circuit 42 controls the operation of the effect of generating a predetermined game sound when a predetermined operation by a player or a predetermined operation of a game is performed. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub control circuit 42 also serves as a means (game sound effect execution means) for producing effects for generating a game sound corresponding to a predetermined operation of the player.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 53A to 53C, various game sounds (BET sound, lever sound, stop sound, replay sound, and the like generated by the speakers 20L and 20R in each of the normal game, the BB game and the MB game. The wait sound and the payout sound are appropriately set for each operation of the player and each game operation.

  In FIGS. 53A to 53C, all the game sounds having different names are game sounds different from each other to the extent that the player can recognize. Therefore, even if the operation type is the same game sound, if the name is different, the game sound is also different. For example, the game sound of the name "lever sound", the game sound of the name "lever sound for freeze F" and the game sound of the name "lever sound for double run" belong to the game sound of the same operation type but the game to be reproduced The sounds are different from each other.

  The BET sound is a game sound generated when a player performs a BET operation (a press operation on a bet button), and the lever sound is a game start operation (an operation on the start lever 16) performed by the player. The stop sound is a game sound generated when the player performs a stop operation (stop operation of the stop button) of the reel. In addition, the re-game sound is a game sound generated when the player who plays the replay plays a prize, the wait sound is a game sound generated when the game is in the wait state, and the payout sound is the medal payout operation. Is a game sound that occurs when a game is being played.

  In the present embodiment, as the lever sound, two types of lever sound for notice and other lever sound are provided. Further, as the payout sound, two types of payout sound for 15 medals for payout and a payout sound for medals other than 15 (14 sheets, 9 sheets) are provided.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 53A to 53C, as the game sound in the BB game, a separate game sound is provided for each BGM change determination trigger described in FIG.

  Note that “other than the following” in FIG. 53A corresponds to “other than the following (red 7 BB)” and “other than the following (VBB)” as the BGM change determination timing in FIG. 52. The “two consecutive chans” in FIG. 53B correspond to the BGM change determination opportunity “two consecutive chans (common)” in FIG. 52, and the “three consecutive chans” is the BGM change determination opportunity “three consecutive chans” in FIG. (Common) “SP mode” in FIG. 53B corresponds to the BGM change determination trigger “SP mode (red 7BB)” and “SP mode (VBB)” in FIG. 53C corresponds to the BGM change determination trigger “bonus 1 G ream (red 7 BB)” in FIG. 52, and “1 G ream blue” corresponds to the BGM change determination trigger “bonus 1 G in FIG. It corresponds to "train (VBB)". Also, “switching” in FIG. 53C corresponds to the BGM change determination trigger “when switching BGM is selected (red 7BB)” and “when switching BGM is selected (VBB)” in FIG.

  In addition, in the gaming state “after specific effect occurrence flag” in FIG. 53A, the BB role is carried over after the internal winning of the BB role accompanied by the special game lock (game lock type “premier”). It corresponds. Therefore, the gaming state "after the specific effect occurrence flag between" will be non-bonus game (normal game), but in this gaming state, as shown in FIG. 53A, special different from the game sound in the other normal gaming state Game sound ("Freeze F input sound," Freeze lever lever sound "," Freeze F warning sound "," Freeze F stop sound "," Freeze F replay sound "," Freeze F wait sound " , “Freeze F payout sound (other than 15 sheets)” and “Freeze F for 15 sheets payout sound” are set.

  It should be noted that the various game sounds defined in the game state “after the specific effect occurrence flag” are not generated in the other normal game states. Conversely, various game sounds specified in the other normal gaming states do not occur in the gaming state "after the flag is generated for specific effect generation".

  Also, in the present embodiment, when the BB combination with a special game lock is internally won, the combination (special role) of the abbreviation “F_VBB” + “F_watermelon” is internally won, and the lock is established by the game lock lottery. When the command number "10" is won (see the game lock generation lottery table in FIG. 31C), or the abbreviation "F_red 7BB" + "F_Replay" combination (special role) is internally won, and the game lock lottery Corresponds to the case where the lock command number “10” is won (see the game lock generation lottery table in FIG. 32A).

  As described above, in the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the BB combination with the special game lock (game lock type "premium") is internally won and the BB combination is carried over, the BB combination is won until it is won The game sound generated during various operations or during various game operations changes to a game sound (special game sound) different from the game sounds generated in the other normal game states. When such a sound effect function is provided, the following effects can be obtained.

  Usually, the probability of internal winning of a BB combination with a special game lock (game lock type "premium") is very low, so game lock of the game lock type "premium" hardly occurs. Therefore, since the player can hardly experience such a premium game lock (effect) in an actual game, the player does not pay attention to the premium effect, or the premium effect is actually produced. Even when the game is played, the player may not notice that. In this case, the original meaning of the premium effect provided to entertain the player may be lost.

  However, in the pachislot 1 of the present embodiment, when the BB combination with the special game lock (game lock type “premium”) is internally won and the BB combination is carried over, the game sound changes, so the occurrence probability is The player can be clearly informed that a bonus with a very low game lock (freeze) has been won internally. In this case, the interest to the game lock (premium effect) having a very low probability of occurrence can be enhanced.

  In addition, a BB role with a special game lock (game lock type "premium") is internally won, and when the BB role is carried over, the game sound is changed (a special effect with a low probability of occurrence is generated) As a result, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the effect, and to make the gaming machine with the changed gaming sound more noticeable among the gaming machines of the same model installed in the game arcade. In this case, a player playing a game with the gaming machine can feel a sense of superiority.

[Reach eye display function]
BACKGROUND Conventionally, there has been known a gaming machine having a function of stopping and displaying a symbol combination (earnings) called "reach eyes" for informing a player that a bonus combination is internally won. In addition, "reach eyes" is a predetermined symbol combination (progress) that is stopped and displayed on the effective line when the symbol combination relating to the bonus combination can not be displayed on the effective line, It is a symbol combination that does not correspond to any combination (combination of awards). Therefore, although there are many reach eyes that seem to be the outcome corresponding to pure "loss", if the player is familiar with reach eyes, bonus announcement by a lamp etc. by appearance of reach eyes It is possible to know that the bonus combination has been won internally before the event takes place.

  The pachi slot 1 of the present embodiment also has the display function of the above-described reach eye (symbol combination for notification). However, in the present embodiment, in the general game, when a specific combination including the BB combination is internally won, and the BB combination included in the specific combination can not be won, the specific identification in this case The reach eyes (specific notification symbol combination) are stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line.

  Specifically, in a general game, a combination (specific combination) of the abbreviation “F_red 7BB + F_special B” or the abbreviation “F_VBB” is internally won, and a symbol combination pertaining to the BB combination (red 7BB or VBB) included in the combination And if the symbol combination relating to the abbreviation “F_special B” is not stopped and displayed on the effective line, the specific reach eye is stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective line. For example, in a general game, the symbol "F_red7BB + F_specialB" is internally won, and the symbol combination ("red7"-"red7"-"red7") related to the BB combination included in the role is valid. When the stop display is not performed on the line, the symbol combination of "Replay"-"watermelon 2"-"bell" is stopped and displayed as the specific reach on the center line.

  In addition, in the normal game, the part of the symbol "F_red 7BB + F_special B" or the symbol "F_VBB" is internally won in the ordinary game, and the symbol combination relating to the BB part included in the part is on the effective line It is a reach eye that is displayed stopped only when it is not displayed stopped. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the reach eye is stopped and displayed on the effective line even when the BB role is carried over in cases other than the above, but in this case, a reach different from the specific reach eye described above The eyes are stopped. In addition, in the game in which the role of BB is not carried over, the reach eyes are not displayed stopped.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, in a normal game, the BB game corresponding to the corresponding BB role is triggered by the internal winning of the part (specific part) of the abbreviation “F_red 7BB + F_special B” or “F_VBB”. A lottery (generally BGM change lottery) is performed to determine whether or not to change the BGM (reproduction during special game) to be reproduced. Then, when winning this general BGM change lottery, it is decided to change the BGM of the BB game. The BGM change decision trigger is the condition (C) of the BGM change decision trigger “When switching BGM is selected (Red 7 BB)” described in FIG. 52 or the condition (F when “switching BGM is selected (VBB)” ) Corresponds to the time of establishment.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the symbol combination “F_red 7BB + F_special B” or the symbol “F_VBB” is internally won, and a symbol combination and symbol relating to the BB combination (red 7BB or VBB) included in the combination. If the symbol combination relating to “F_special B” is not stopped and displayed on the activated line, a specific reach eye is displayed on the predetermined activated line. Based on the specific reach, it is possible to quickly recognize that the BB part has won internally. That is, when the rendering function for stopping and displaying the specific reach eyes described above is provided, the bonus role is given to the player regardless of the presence or absence of the skill for the game (whether an expert or a beginner). It is possible to show an effect (representation of a special effect pattern) that suggests winning.

  Furthermore, if the player is familiar with the reach eye, the notification with this specific reach eye can easily recognize that the internally winning BB role is the BB role that can change the BGM. . That is, if the player is rich in knowledge, the appearance of the specific reach eye can easily recognize the type of the BB combination winning internal, and the interest in the game increases. Therefore, by providing an effect function of stopping and displaying such a specific reach eye, it is possible to change the interest of the game by the knowledge amount to the game.

  Note that, in the present embodiment, the general middle BGM change lottery which is performed triggered by the winning of the specific combination is executed by the sub control circuit 42. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub control circuit 42 doubles as means for performing general BGM change lottery (effect change lottery means). Further, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 executes a series of processing when the reach eye is stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective line. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 doubles as means for stopping and displaying the reach eye (reporting result display means).

  Further, in the present embodiment, the abbreviation "F_red 7BB + F_special B" is internally won, and both the symbol combination concerning the abbreviation "F_red 7BB" and the symbol combination concerning the abbreviation "F_special B" stop on the effective line. If it is not displayed (when both roles are missed), the specific reach eye may be displayed as a stop. In addition, depending on the timing of the stop operation and / or the pressing order, a specific reach eye may be displayed in a stopped state or may not be displayed in a stopped state.

  Furthermore, in the configuration of the present embodiment, it is possible to notify that the abbreviation "F_red 7BB + F_special B" is internally won by making the specific reach eye appear, but the symbol combination of "F_special B" The stop display can also indicate that the abbreviation "F_red 7BB + F_special B" has been internally won. In the normal game, when the combination related to the abbreviation "F_special B" is internally won, the BB combination related to the abbreviation "F_red 7BB" or the BB combination related to the abbreviation "F_VBB" is always doubled (see FIG. 11). ). Then, when the part associated with the abbreviation “F_special B” wins, thereafter, the BB part associated with the abbreviation “F_red7BB” or the BB part associated with the abbreviation “F_VBB” wins. Therefore, in the configuration of the present embodiment, if the symbol combination relating to the abbreviation "F_special B" is stopped and displayed on the effective line, the abbreviation "F_red 7BB + F_special B" may be internally won at that time. I will suggest sex.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 48A and 48B, when the internal winning combination is the role of abbreviation “F_red7BB + F_specialB” or “F_VBB”, there is a possibility of winning a general middle BGM change lottery, Other internal winning combinations are designed not to win the general BGM change lottery. That is, in the present embodiment, the general medium BGM change lottery is carried out substantially upon the internal winning of the symbol “F_red 7BB + F_special B” or “F_VBB” during the general game.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 48A and 48B, the winning probability of the BGM change lottery in general when the role of the abbreviation “F_red7BB + F_specialB” is internally won regardless of the setting of the gaming machine, Although constant, the present invention is not limited to this, and the winning probability of general BGM change lottery may be changed according to the setting of the gaming machine. For example, the higher the setting, the higher the probability of winning the BGM change lottery in general when the combination of the abbreviation “F_red7BB + F_specialB” is internally won may be configured. In this case, the BGM change frequency (the frequency at which the tempai sound changes to the SP tempai sound) when the BB role relating to the abbreviation “F_red7BB” is further winning after the role relating to the abbreviation “F_special B” is won The recognition makes it possible to determine the setting.

[Technical intervention factor for medals paid out during BB game]
In the pachislot 1 of the present embodiment, during the BB game, a small combination (hereinafter referred to as “15-piece combination”) in which 15 (predetermined number of) medals are paid out in one unit game (game). ) Will win a prize. Also, in the present embodiment, as described above, the BB game is ended when the total number of medals paid out exceeds 342. Therefore, the maximum medal payout number (342 + 15 = 357) can be obtained when the total number of medal payout numbers is 342 at the end of payout of the game immediately before the final BB game. it can.

  In order to obtain such a maximum number of medals paid out, the player must make 20 "15-piece combination" (first small combination) 20 times by the end of the payout of the game one before the final game of the BB game. It is necessary to make a prize, and to pay 14 medals in one unit game (game) (hereinafter referred to as "14 sheet combination" (second minor)) to be won 3 times (predetermined number of times) .

  In the present embodiment, there is no small combination for which the medal payout number of 14 is obtained by the winning of one small combination, so a plurality of small winning combinations can be simultaneously achieved to obtain 14 medals of medal payout number. Generate "14 sheet role". Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the internal winning combination of the abbreviation “F_V bell” is won, “14-piece winning combination” is obtained. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a small winning combination in which the number of medals paid out is 14 may be provided by winning a single small winning combination.

  When the symbol "F_V bell" is won internally, as shown in the display combination determination table of FIGS. 15 to 18, the names "C_CB bell 1" to "C_CB bell 10", "C_7 bell 1", "C_7 bell" 2 "," C_V Bell "," C_ Special Bell A1 "," C_ Special Bell A2 "," C_ Special Bell B "," C_ Special Bell C1 "," C_ Special Bell C2 "," C_ Bell "," C_ The small part (display role) of “Bercelli” and “C_ANY Cheri A1” to “C_ANY Cheri A4” can be awarded. In addition, when the part of the abbreviation "V_ Bell" is internally won, it corresponds to the names "C_ special bell A1", "C_ special bell A2", and "C_ special bell B" from among these small winning combinations that can be won. The symbol combination of the small winning combination is stopped and displayed on the effective line prior to the symbol combination of the other small winning combination.

  And, in this embodiment, when the symbol combination of the small part corresponding to any of the names "C_special bell A1", "C_special bell A2" and "C_special bell B" is stopped and displayed on the effective line The symbol combination of the small combination corresponding to the name "C_special bell A1" and the symbol combination of the small combination corresponding to the name "C_special bell B" or the name " The symbols of each reel are arranged so that the symbol combination of the small combination corresponding to "C_special bell A2" and the symbol combination of the small combination corresponding to "C_special bell B" can be simultaneously stopped on the effective line. ing. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the symbol combination ("V2"-"Bell"-"BAR") of the name "C_special bell A1" on the center line which is the first effective line in the BB game, Or, when the symbol combination ("V2"-"bell"-"Replay") of "C_special bell A2" is stopped and displayed, the name "C_C_" is displayed on the cross-up line which is the second effective line in the BB game. The symbol combination ("V2"-"bell"-"bell") of the special bell B "can be stopped and displayed.

  In this case, the number of medals paid out by the winning of the display combination (small combination) of the name "C_special bell A1" or "C_ special bell A2" is 10, and the display combination of the name "C_special bell B" (small) Since the number of medals paid out by the winning combination) is four, the total number of medals paid out in one unit game (game) is fourteen. That is, in the present embodiment, the display combination of the name “C_special bell A1” or “C_special bell A2” and the display combination of the name “C_special bell B” are simultaneously awarded to generate “14-piece combination”. Can. In the present embodiment, when the “14-piece winning combination” is missed, the stop control of the reel is performed so that the small winning combination in which the number of medals paid out other than 14 is obtained wins.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the symbol "F_V bell" is internally won during the BB game, and the player performs an irregular push, the above-mentioned "14-sheet combination" is displayed in a stopped state. Stop control of the reel is performed. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when the role of the abbreviation “F_V bell” is internally won during the BB game, a sound is generated to notify it. By the notification sound, the player can recognize the timing to challenge the "14-piece winning combination".

  In the present embodiment, during the BB game, in addition to the role of the abbreviation “F_V bell”, the role of the abbreviation “F_BB bell” may be internally won (see internal lottery table for BB in FIG. 14A). In this case, among the display combinations (small combinations) which can be won, small combinations constituting the above-mentioned "14-piece combination" are included. However, in this case, although not shown, the various stop control tables of the reels are set so that the small part constituting the "14 sheet combination" does not win. That is, in the present embodiment, when the combination of the abbreviation "F_BB bell" is internally won, the small combination constituting the "14-piece combination" does not win.

  Note that the present invention is not limited to this, and in the case where the symbol "F_BB Bell" is internally won, the "14-piece symbol" may be won according to the stop operation of the player. For example, in the case where the symbol targeted by the player (design symbol of "14 cards combination") can be made to slide on the effective line with the number of sliding pieces "0" (if it succeeds in so-called "bitter push") , “14-piece winning combination” may be awarded.

[Setting notification function]
In the present embodiment, as described above, the maximum medal payout number (357: difference) when “14 sheet combination” is made three times by the end of payout of the game one before the final game of the BB game. The number of sheets can be obtained as 357 (the number of paid-out sheets)-24 (the number of hanging sheets) = 333 sheets.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as described in the BGM change presentation in the BGM change determination trigger “BB in BGM change” in FIG. 52, the game start of the eighteenth game (specific unit game number) from the BB game start (the specific unit game number) If it is possible to win the “14-piece combination” three times by the third (predetermined number of changes) BGM change timing, the BGM change lottery (following from the secondary control unit in the 18th game) , "BB during BGM change lottery" is performed. Then, when the BGM during BGM change lottery is won, the BGM changes to BGM called “BGM for Inazuma RUSH” when the payout process of medals is finished in the corresponding game (game of the 18th game).

  In the present embodiment, when it is not possible to win the “14-piece combination” three times from the BB game start to the 18th game start, the BGM change lottery in BB is not performed. Further, in the present embodiment, also in the BB game executed after the BGM change determination trigger "bonus 1 G ream (red 7BB or VBB)" and the BB game executed after the BGM change determination trigger "after the specific effect generation", During this BB, BGM change lottery is not performed.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the probability of winning the BGM change lottery in BB is changed according to the setting (“1” to “6”: predetermined parameter value).

  FIG. 54 shows an example of the BGM change lottery table during BB gaming. In the BB game BGM change lottery table, each lottery value of BGM change lottery in BB (“BGM for Inazuma RUSH”) / not winning (“prescribed BGM”) is defined for each setting (random number denominator is 32768) ). Note that the BGM change lottery table in the BB game is stored in the sub ROM 82.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 54, the winning probabilities of BGM change lottery in BB in settings “1” to “4” become the same as each other, and win BGM change lottery in BB in settings “5” and “6”. Each lottery value is set such that the probability is the same as each other and that the winning probability of BGM change lottery in BB in settings "5" and "6" is higher than that in settings "1" to "4" . Therefore, in the present embodiment, when "14 cards" wins three times from the start of the BB game to the start of the eighteenth game, the change frequency of the BGM generated after the medal payout process of the eighteenth game ends. Thus, it is possible to suggest information (high setting or low setting) regarding the setting of the pachislot 1 to the player.

  The configuration of the winning probability of BGM change lottery in BB for each setting is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 54, and can be arbitrarily set as long as the setting can be suggested. For example, the winning probability of BGM change lottery in BB may be made different for each setting, and the winning probability may be higher as the setting is higher.

  As described above, the pachislot 1 according to the present embodiment not only has an element (a technical intervention element of the player) capable of changing the number of medals obtained according to the player's skill during the BB game, Suggests information related to the setting of the gaming machine when a predetermined condition is satisfied during BB gaming (when the condition for the number of medals obtained in BB gaming being maximum is satisfied by the last possible BGM change timing) It has a function (setting notification function). That is, in the Pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in the BB game, it is possible to give not only the benefit of the out-roll but also the information advantageous to the player without directly affecting the out-coming ball obtained in the BB game. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the attraction of the bonus game (BB game) can be further enhanced, and the interest of the player in the game can be enhanced.

[Informing function of bonus combination]
The pachi-slot 1 according to the present embodiment has a function of notifying information on a bonus combination that has been won internally.

(1) Informing Function of Bonus Between Bonus Flags In the present embodiment, as described above, a state between bonus flags (a gaming state in which a bonus combination is carried over) is provided as a gaming state. Then, the pachislot 1 according to the present embodiment has a function of notifying information on the bonus combination that has been won internally during the inter-bonus flag state. Note that this notification function is controlled by the sub control unit.

  Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the game for the bonus flag state is started and then the game for five games is digested in that state, the sub control circuit 42 controls the lamp group 21 and the display device 11 or the like. The rendering device is controlled to notify that the bonus combination is internally won (the bonus combination is being carried over). Further, after the notification effect of the bonus winning using the lamp group 21 and the display device 11 is performed, when the game in the state between the bonus flags is absorbed by two games, the sub control circuit 42 displays the lamp group 21 and the display. The rendering device such as the device 11 is controlled to notify information on the symbol combination related to the internally winning bonus combination, that is, the information on the type of the internally winning bonus combination.

  By providing the notification function of the bonus combination between the bonus flags as described above, it is possible to enhance the player's interest in the game between the bonus flags. In addition, although the timing which alert | reports that internal winning is carried out to a bonus combination, and the timing which alert | reports information (information regarding the classification of a bonus combination) regarding the symbol combination of a bonus combination can all be set arbitrarily, The latter timing is set to be later than the former timing.

(2) Notification function when the symbol combination pertaining to the bonus combination is in the tempy state The pachislot 1 of the present embodiment has the bonus combination internally won and the bonus combination is stopped when the second stop of the reel is performed. When three of the three symbols that make up the symbol combination pertaining to the above appear in a state where two symbols are stopped and displayed on the activated line (a so-called temppai state), the on / off corresponding to the type of bonus combination being won internally A notification function is provided to turn on and off a notification lamp (not shown) included in the lamp group 21 in a pattern.

  By providing the notification function of such a bonus type, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game at the time of the bonus role tempering.

[Suggestive staging function of internal winning combination]
The pachi slot 1 of the present embodiment has a function of suggesting (notifying) an internal winning combination using various effect devices. The effect function is controlled by the sub control unit.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, a combination of the notice sound effect, the reel off effect, and the side LED lighting effect is performed based on the game lock type (lock command number) determined at the start of the game (FIG. 41). ~ Refer to the play pattern determination table for game lock in FIG. And, in the pachislot 1 of the present embodiment, for example, a rendering function suggested by the type of the internal winning combination is provided by the difference in the mode of the preview sound rendering.

  For example, when "Niagara" is selected as the game lock type (type of flash effect) and the internal winning combination is a role associated with "Replay" (abbreviated "F_Replay"), as shown in FIG. Lottery values are specified for many of the game lock effect patterns whose sound effects are "normal" (effects that normal sound is generated at the start operation), but the warning sound effects are "chance sound" (chances at the start operation) No lottery value is defined for the game lock effect pattern, which is an effect that generates a sound. That is, for example, when "Niagara" is selected as the game lock type (type of flash effect) and the internal winning combination is a role associated with "Replay" (abbreviated "F_Replay"), the advance sound effect is The effect of the game lock effect pattern which is the "chance sound" is not performed.

  Therefore, when a normal sound is generated as a notice sound from the effect contents of the above-mentioned game lock effect pattern, it is suggested that the internal winning combination is a part pertaining to "Replay", and a chance as a notice sound. When a sound is generated, it indicates that the internal winning combination is a role other than the role associated with "replay". Further, in the present embodiment, each game lock effect pattern determination table is appropriately set so that the former effect and the latter effect do not occur simultaneously.

  Further, in the pachi slot 1 of the present embodiment, for example, a rendering function suggested by the type of the internal winning combination is also provided by the difference in the aspect of the side LED lighting rendering.

  For example, when "no flash" is selected as the game lock type (type of flash effect), a normal sound is generated by the advance sound at start operation, and no reel off effect is generated, the second stop operation is performed. The effect pattern in which the side LED lighting effect occurs is, as shown in FIG. 41B, when the internal winning combination is a combination related to “bell” (abbreviated “F_bell”, “F_common bell”) except when the bonus is won. Only selected. In addition, when "no flash" is selected as the game lock type, a normal sound is generated by the notice sound effect at the start operation, and the reel off effect is not generated, the side LED lighting effect is generated at the third stop operation The effect pattern to be selected is selected only when the internal winning combination is a role (abbreviated as "F_cherry") relating to "cherry" except when the bonus is won.

  Also, for example, the second stop occurs when "no flash" is selected as the game lock type (type of flash effect), a chance sound is generated in the advance sound effect at the start operation, and no reel off effect is generated. The effect pattern in which the side LED lighting effect occurs at the time of operation is, as shown in FIG. 41B, at the time when the internal winning combination relates to “bell” (abbreviated “F_bell”, “F_common bell”) except at the bonus winning time. Selected only at certain times. Furthermore, when "no flash" is selected as the game lock type, a chance sound is generated in the warning sound effect at the start operation, and the reel off effect is not generated, the side LED lighting effect is generated at the third stop operation The effect pattern to be selected is selected only when the internal winning combination is a role (abbreviated as "F_cherry") relating to "cherry" except when the bonus is won.

  That is, if the side LED lighting effect is generated at the second stop operation from the effect contents of the game lock effect pattern regardless of the mode of the advance notice sound effect, the internal winning combination is a role related to "bell" This suggests that if the side LED lighting effect occurs at the time of the third stop operation, it indicates that the internal winning combination is the role associated with “cherry”. Further, in the present embodiment, each game lock effect pattern determination table is appropriately set so that the former effect and the latter effect do not occur simultaneously.

  When the suggestion function of the internal winning combination based on the above-described presentation mode is provided, there is a possibility that some effect may be given to suggest the type of the internal winning combination every time the player performs an operation, thereby enhancing the interest for the effect Can.

<Description of operation of main control circuit>
Next, the 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. The main control circuit 41 executes transmission processing of various command data performed in various processing described below and reel control processing. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 performs control processing of the variable display operation of the symbol, and doubles as means (data transmission means) for transmitting various command data.

[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 a main flowchart (hereinafter referred to as "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. 56 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 effect random number used in controlling the game lock, and stores the extracted effect random number in the effect random number storage area (not shown) provided in the main RAM 53 (S5) . In the present embodiment, the effect random number is extracted from the range of 0 to 127.

  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. 57 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs game lock lottery processing (S7). The details of the game lock lottery process will be described later with reference to FIG. 58 described later. In the following, in order to simplify the description of the processing operation of the game lock, the description of the processing operation regarding the game lock which may occur when the start lever is operated (when the lever is ON) is omitted, and the display combination is determined Only the processing operation related to the game lock performed after (after the third stop OFF) will be described.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs reel stop initialization processing (S8). The details of the reel stop initial setting process will be described later with reference to FIG. 59 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs start command transmission processing (S9). 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. Further, in the present embodiment, the start command also includes a lock command number (game lock type) determined by the game lock lottery and information on a corresponding lock time. The transmission operation of the start command may be performed in the communication data transmission process of S354 in the interrupt process (see FIG. 76 described later) executed by the control of the main CPU 51 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs wait processing (S10). 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 (S11). In this process, the main CPU 51 requests the start of rotation of all the reels. The details of the reel rotation start process will be described later with reference to FIG. 60 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a drawing priority storage process (S12). In this process, the main CPU 51 acquires the pull-in priority order data, and stores the data in the pull-in priority order data storage area. The details of the drawing priority order storage process will be described later with reference to FIG. 61 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs reel stop control processing (S13). In this process, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped based on the timing when the left stop button 17L, the middle stop button 17C and the right stop button 17R are pressed and the internal winning combination. The details of the reel stop control process will be described later with reference to FIG. 64 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a winning search process (S14). In this process, the main CPU 51 stores data of the symbol code storage area (see FIG. 38) in the display combination storage area (see FIG. 34). 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. 8 and 9) Match Then, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the display combination is displayed on the activated line. At this time, the determination result may be stored in the display combination storing area.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs display command transmission processing (S15). Specifically, the main CPU 51 transmits a display command to the sub control circuit 42. The display command is configured to include parameters for specifying a display combination, the number of payouts, and the like. In the present embodiment, the display command relates to a lock command number (game lock type) determined by the game lock lottery or finally determined according to the type of display combination and the corresponding lock time. Information is also included. The transmission operation of the display command may be performed in the communication data transmission process of S354 in the interrupt process (see FIG. 76 described later) executed by the control of the main CPU 51 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs game lock processing (S16). In this process, the main CPU 51 invalidates or delays the progress of the game. The details of the game lock process will be described later with reference to FIG. 73 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs medal payout processing (S17). In this process, the driving of the hopper 33 and the updating of the number of credits are performed based on the number of payouts of the display combination determined in S14, and the medals are dispensed. At this time, in the present embodiment, as shown in the symbol combination table (see FIGS. 8 and 9), the payout number of medals for each unit game is the number of medals inserted for each unit game (1-3) and display The maximum payout number (the payout upper limit) is 15, although it differs depending on the role.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs payout end command transmission processing (S18). Specifically, the main CPU 51 transmits a payout end command to the sub control circuit 42. The transmission operation of the payout end command may be performed in the communication data transmission process of S354 in the interrupt process (see FIG. 76 described later) executed by the control of the main CPU 51 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs bonus end check processing (S19). 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. 74 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs bonus operation check processing (S20). 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. 75 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. 56, the medal reception / start check process performed in S3 in the main flow (see FIG. 55) 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. 4) is driven, and the medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 13 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 medals according to the gaming state (S34). Specifically, in the BB gaming state, the maximum value of the insertion number of medals is set to "1", and in the MB gaming state, the maximum value of the insertion number of medals is set to "2". In the state and the state between bonus flags), the maximum value of the number of medals inserted 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. The transmission operation of the medal insertion command may be performed in the communication data transmission processing of S354 in the interrupt processing (see FIG. 76 described later) executed under the control of the main CPU 51 described later.

  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 gaming state is “1”, the game startable number in the MB gaming state is “2”, and the other gaming states (general gaming state and bonus flag state) The game startable number in [1] is one of “1” to “3” (selected by the player).

  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 processing, the solenoid of the selector 35 (see FIG. 4) is not driven, and the inserted medal is discharged from the medal payout opening 18. When this process ends, the main CPU 51 ends the medal acceptance / start check process, and shifts the process to S4 of the main flow (see FIG. 55).

[Internal lottery process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 57, the internal lottery process performed in S6 in the main flow (see FIG. 55) 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 and the number of medals inserted (the number of medals) (S41). Specifically, main CPU 51 determines the current gaming state with reference to the gaming state flag storage area (see FIG. 35), and an internal lottery table corresponding to the combination of the gaming state and the number of medals inserted (the number of medals). Set (see FIGS. 11 to 14).

  Next, the main CPU 51 acquires random number values stored in the random number value storage area (S42). 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 (S43).

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

  When the main CPU 51 determines in S44 that the calculation result is not less than 0 (when the determination in S44 is NO), the main CPU 51 updates the random number value and the winning number (S45). 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 (S46). When it is determined in S46 that the main CPU 51 has not checked all the winning numbers (if S47 is NO), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S43 and repeats the processes after S43.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S46 that the main CPU 51 has checked all the winning numbers (if the determination in S46 is YES), the main CPU 51 sets "0" as a data pointer (S47). 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 S44 again, when the main CPU 51 determines that the calculation result is less than 0 (negative value) in S44 (in the case of YES determination in S44), 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 (S48).

  Then, after the processing of S47 or S48, the main CPU 51 refers to the display combination determination table (see FIGS. 15 to 18), and acquires an internal winning combination based on the small winning combination / replay data pointer (S49).

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

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is “00000000” (S51). In S51, when the main CPU 51 determines that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is not "00000000" (when the determination in S51 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the processing of S54 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S51 that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is "00000000" (when the determination in S51 is YES), the main CPU 51 displays the display combination determination table (see FIG. 15). ) And acquires an internal winning combination based on the bonus data pointer (S52).

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

  After the process of S53 or when S51 is NO, the main CPU 51 updates the internal winning combination storing area based on the internal winning combination stored in the carryover combination storing area (S54). Thereafter, the main CPU 51 ends the internal lottery process, and shifts the process to S7 of the main flow (see FIG. 55).

[Game lock lottery processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 58, the game lock lottery process performed in S7 in the main flow (see FIG. 55) will be described. In the present embodiment, the game lock lottery process described below is executed by the main control circuit 41. That is, in this embodiment, the main control circuit 41 doubles as a means (lock determination means, effect type determination means) for determining whether or not to generate a game lock, game lock type and lock period by game lock lottery processing. .

  First, the main CPU 51 refers to the game lock generation lottery table (see FIGS. 31A to 31C and 32A to 32B) according to the game state, and performs the game lock lottery based on the effect random number (S71).

  Next, the main CPU 51 stores “1” in the bit in the game lock storage area corresponding to the lottery result (lock command number) of the game lock lottery (S72). Then, after the processing of S72, the main CPU 51 ends the game lock lottery processing, and shifts the processing to S8 of the main flow (see FIG. 55).

[Reel stop initialization process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 59, the reel stop initial setting process performed in S8 in the main flow (see FIG. 55) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 acquires a turning stop number based on the internal winning combination acquired in the internal lottery process, the current gaming state, and the number of medals inserted (the number of medals) (S101). Specifically, the main CPU 51 acquires a number for turning (see the reel stop initial setting table shown in FIGS. 19 and 20) corresponding to the combination of the internal winning combination, the current gaming state, and the number of inserted medals. Do.

  Next, the main CPU 51 refers to the reel stop initialization setting table (see FIGS. 19 and 20) and acquires various information corresponding to the rotation stop number based on the acquired rotation stop number (S102). . Specifically, the main CPU 51 determines depression order determination data (draw-in priority order table number and draw-up priority order selection table number) corresponding to the acquired number for stopping rotation, irregular press time table selection data (line change status and Unusual push stop table number), forward push table change data, forward push first stop table number, forward push table change initial data selection value (line change status and forward push second and third stop tables The search order table selection data is acquired as well as the number).

  Next, the main CPU 51 stores the rotating identifier “0FFH (11111111B)” in the entire symbol code storage area (see FIG. 38) (S103).

  Next, the main CPU 51 stores "3" in the stop button non-operation counter provided in the main RAM 53 (S104). After that, the main CPU 51 ends the reel stop initialization setting processing, and shifts the processing to S9 of the main flow (see FIG. 55). 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.

[Reel rotation start processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 60, the reel rotation start process performed in S11 in the main flow (see FIG. 55) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 requests start of rotation of all reels (S111). Then, when the start of rotation of all the reels is requested, driving of the three stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R is performed by an interrupt process (see FIG. 76 described later) which is executed in a fixed cycle (1.1172 msec). Is controlled, and rotation of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R is started. At this time, each 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 sets an initial value to the wait timer (S112). Thereafter, the main CPU 51 ends the reel rotation start processing, and shifts the processing to S12 of the main flow (see FIG. 55).

  In the present embodiment, the initial value set in the wait timer is 3670. The value of the wait timer is decremented by “1” in S353 of the below-described interrupt processing (see FIG. 76 described later) executed in a fixed cycle (1.1172 msec). Therefore, when the predetermined value is not added to the wait timer, the period for executing the wait function is 3670 × 1.1172 ms.

[Import priority storage process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 61, a drawing priority priority storage process performed in S12 in the main flow (see FIG. 55) 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 (S121). Next, the main CPU 51 performs search target reel determination processing (S122). In this process, for example, the main CPU 51 selects a predetermined reel from the rotating reels, and determines the selected reel as a search target reel.

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

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a drawing priority order table selection process (S123). In this process, the pull-in priority order table is selected based on the internal winning combination (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. 62 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 sets "0" as symbol position data, and sets "21" as the number of symbol checks (S124). Then, the main CPU 51 performs symbol code storage processing (S125). 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 storage processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 63 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 updates the display combination storage area (see FIG. 34) based on the acquired symbol code and the data of the symbol code storage area (see FIG. 38) (S126). 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 FIG. 8 and FIG. 9) 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 a pull-in priority order acquisition process (S127). 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. 34) and the bit is “1” in the internal winning combination storage area. Acquisition priority data are acquired with reference to the order table (see FIG. 29).

  In addition, when the symbol of the combination (for example, the combination related to "Cherry": see Fig. 8 and Fig. 9) 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 combination which is not internally won is decided on a reel on which a winning is decided, the attraction priority data is set to "stop prohibition (all bits 0)".

  Next, the main CPU 51 stores the acquired drawing priority data into the drawing priority data storage area (see FIG. 39) (S128). 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 (S129).

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

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

  When the main CPU 51 determines in S131 that the search has not been performed for the number of searches (when the determination of S131 is NO), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S122 and repeats the processes after S122. On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S131 that the search has been performed for the number of searches (when the determination in S131 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the withdrawal priority storage process and proceeds to S13 of the main flow (see FIG. 55). Transfer to

[Import priority table selection process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 62, the drawing priority order table selection process performed in S123 in the flowchart of the drawing priority order storage process (see FIG. 61) 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 (S8) (S141). ). In S141, when the main CPU 51 determines that the pull-in priority table number is set (when the determination in S141 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the pull-in priority table selection processing and stores the processing in pull-in priority storage. It moves to S124 of processing (refer to FIG. 61).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the pull-in priority order table number is not set in S141 (when S141 is NO), the main CPU 51 stores the pressing order storage area (see FIG. 37) and the operation stop button. With reference to the area (see FIG. 36), the corresponding lead-in priority order table number is set (S142). Thereafter, the main CPU 51 ends the pull-in priority order table selection process, and shifts the processing to S124 of the pull-up priority order storage process (see FIG. 61).

  In S142, the main CPU 51 first acquires data of the pressing order and the operation stop button with reference to the pressing order storage area and the operation stop button storage area. 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 storage processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 63, symbol code storage processing performed in S125 in the flowchart of the retraction priority storage processing (see FIG. 61) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 sets valid line data (S151). In the present embodiment, as described above, in the case where the number of medals inserted for each unit game (the number of medals) is 3, five valid lines (top line, center line, bottom line, cross down line, cross If an up line is provided and the number of medals inserted per unit game is one or two, two effective lines (center line, cross-up line) are provided.

  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 (S152). 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 (S153). After that, the main CPU 51 ends the symbol code storage processing, and shifts the processing to S126 of the drawing priority storage processing (see FIG. 61).

[Reel stop control processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 64, the reel stop control process performed in S13 in the main flow (see FIG. 55) 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 performs stop button detection processing (S161). In this process, the main CPU 51 determines whether a valid stop button has been pressed and determines whether the left stop button has been pressed in the first stop operation. The details of the stop button detection process will be described later with reference to FIG. 65 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 stores a pressing order storage area (see FIG. 37) and an operation stop button storage area (see FIG. 36) based on the detection result of the stop button detection process of S161 (determination result of the stop button pressed effectively). Is updated (S162). Next, the main CPU 51 subtracts “1” from the stop button non-operation counter (S163).

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

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs sliding symbol number determination processing (S166). The details of the sliding symbol number determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. 66 described later. Next, the main CPU 51 transmits a reel stop command to the sub control circuit 42 (S167). The reel stop command transmitted in this process includes information such as the type of reel to be stopped, the number of sliding 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. Further, the transmission operation of the reel stop command may be performed in the communication data transmission process of S354 in the interrupt process (see FIG. 76 described later) executed under the control of the main CPU 51 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines a planned stop position based on the stop start position and the number of sliding symbols determined in S166, and stores the determined planned stop position in the main RAM 53 (S168). In this process, the main CPU 51 adds the number of sliding 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 S168 as a search symbol position (S169). Next, the main CPU 51 performs symbol code storage processing described with reference to FIG. 63 (S170). Thereafter, the main CPU 51 updates the symbol code storage area (see FIG. 38) using the symbol code acquired in S170 (S171).

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs control change processing (S172). The details of the control change process will be described later with reference to FIG. 71 described later. Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether the pressed stop button has been released (S173). In S173, when the main CPU 51 determines that the pressed stop button is not released (when S173 is NO), the main CPU 51 repeats the process of S173 and waits until the pressed stop button is released. Do.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the pressed stop button has been released in S173 (when the determination in S173 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs a reel stop command transmission process (S174). In this process, the main CPU 51 transmits a reel stop command to the sub control circuit 42. At this time, the data configuration of the reel stop command to be transmitted is the same as that of the reel stop command transmitted in S167. However, the information of ON edge / OFF edge included in the reel stop command transmitted in S174 is different from the information of ON edge / OFF edge included in the reel stop command transmitted in S167. Further, the transmission operation of the reel stop command may be performed in the communication data transmission process of S354 in the interrupt process (see FIG. 76 described later) executed under the control of the main CPU 51 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether the stop button non-operation counter is “0” (S175). In S175, when the main CPU 51 determines that the non-operation counter is not “0” (when S175 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the drawing priority storing process described with reference to FIG. 61 (S176) . Thereafter, the main CPU 51 returns the process to S161, and repeats the processes after S161.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S175 that the inactivity counter is "0" (when the determination in S175 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the reel stop control processing, and the main flow processing (FIG. 55). Move to S14 of reference).

[Stop button detection process]
Next, the stop button detection processing performed in S161 in the flowchart of the reel stop control processing (see FIG. 64) will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether there is a stop button pressed (S181). In S181, when the main CPU 51 determines that there is no stop button pressed (when S181 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the stop button detection process, and the process is performed to stop the reel control (see FIG. 64). Move to S162 of

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

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

  In S183, when the main CPU 51 determines that the left stop button 17L is not pressed (when the determination in S183 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the processing of S185 described later. On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in step S183 that the left stop button 17L has been pressed (when the determination in step S183 is YES), the main CPU 51 sets the left stop button 17L as a stop button pressed effectively (S184). . Then, after the processing of S184, the main CPU 51 ends the stop button detection processing, and shifts the processing to S162 of the reel stop control processing (see FIG. 64).

  If S182 or S183 is NO, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not a plurality of stop buttons are pressed (S185). When the main CPU 51 determines that the plurality of stop buttons have been pressed in S185 (when the determination in S185 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the stop button detection processing, and the processing for the reel stop control processing (see FIG. 64) Move to S162 of That is, when a plurality of stop buttons are pressed in the stop operation other than the first stop operation, or when the stop button pressed in the first stop operation does not include the left stop button, The pressing operation is treated as an invalid operation.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the plurality of stop buttons are not pressed in S185 (when the determination in S185 is NO), the main CPU 51 determines that the pressed stop button is the stop button of the rotating reel. It is determined whether or not it is (S186). In S186, when the main CPU 51 determines that the pressed stop button is not the stop button of the rotating reel (in the case of NO determination in S186), the main CPU 51 ends the stop button detection process and stops the reel processing. The process moves to S162 in the control process (see FIG. 64). That is, when the pressed stop button is the stop button corresponding to the stopped reel, the pressing operation of the stop button is treated as an invalid operation.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S186 that the pressed stop button is the stop button of the rotating reel (when the determination in S186 is YES), the main CPU 51 validates the pressed stop button. It sets as a stop button (S187). Then, after the processing of S187, the main CPU 51 ends the stop button detection processing, and shifts the processing to S162 of the reel stop control processing (see FIG. 64).

  As described above, in S181 to S184 of the stop button detection process of the present embodiment, when the plurality of stop buttons including the left stop button 17L are simultaneously pressed in the first stop operation of the reel, the left stop button 17L is pressed. Is validated, and pressing of other stop buttons is invalidated. Then, this process is executed by the main CPU 51. That is, in the present embodiment, when the plurality of stop buttons including the left stop button 17L are simultaneously pressed in the first stop operation of the reel, the main CPU 51 determines the pressing operation of the left stop button 17L as the valid pressing operation. Double as a means to

[Sliding piece number determination processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 66, the process for determining the number of sliding symbols performed in S166 in the flowchart of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 64) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 selects line mask data corresponding to the operation stop button based on the line mask data table (not shown) (S191). 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 (the stop button non-operation counter is “2”) (S192). When the main CPU 51 determines that the first stop is not made in S192 (when the determination in S192 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs second and third stop processing (S193). The details of the second and third stop processes will be described later with reference to FIG. 67 described later. After that, the main CPU 51 performs the processing of S201 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S192 that the first stop has occurred (when the determination in S192 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines whether the operation stop button is the left stop button (S194).

  In S194, when the main CPU 51 determines that the operation stop button is the left stop button (when the determination in S194 is YES), the main CPU 51 acquires the first stop table number for forward pressing and the symbol counter (S195) ). In this process, the table number for first press at first stop is acquired with reference to the reel stop initial setting table (see FIGS. 19 and 20). Next, the main CPU 51 refers to the stop table for first press at first press corresponding to the table number for first press at first press, and acquires sliding piece number determination data and change status based on the symbol counter (S196) ). After that, the main CPU 51 performs the processing of S201 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S194 that the operation stop button is not the left stop button (when S194 is NO), the main CPU 51 acquires the irregular pressing table selection data (irregular pressing stop table number) Then, an irregular push stop table corresponding to the irregular push table selection data is set (S 197). In this process, the irregular press time table selection data (irregular press time stop table number) is acquired with reference to the reel stop initial setting table (see FIGS. 19 and 20).

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a line change bit check process (S198). The details of the line change bit check process will be described later with reference to FIG. 68 described later. Next, the main CPU 51 performs line mask data change processing (S199). The details of the line mask data change processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 69 described later. After that, the main CPU 51 refers to the set irregular-push-time stop table, and acquires slippage number determination data based on the line mask data and the stop start position (S200).

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs priority attraction control processing (S201). In this process, the pull-in priority data are compared according to each symbol position within the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols “4” (or “1”) 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. 70 described later. After that, the main CPU 51 ends the sliding symbol number determination processing, and shifts the processing to S167 of the reel stop control processing (see FIG. 64).

[Second and third stop processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 67, the second and third stop processing performed in S193 in the flowchart of the sliding symbol number determination processing (see FIG. 66) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether it is the second stop operation (S211). In S211, when the main CPU 51 determines that the second stop operation is not being performed (when the determination in S211 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the processing of S214 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the second stop operation is being performed (S211 is a YES determination) in S211, the main CPU 51 sequentially presses the stop button (the first stop is the left reel 3L). It is determined whether or not (S212). When the main CPU 51 determines that the forward pressing is not performed in S212 (when the determination in S212 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the processing of S214 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the forward pressing is performed in S212 (when the determination in S212 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs a line change bit check process (S213). The details of the line change bit check process will be described later with reference to FIG. 68 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs line mask data change processing (S214). The details of the line mask data change processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 69 described later. Next, the main CPU 51 performs sliding symbol number search processing (S215). In this process, with reference to the stop table (see FIGS. 21 to 23, 25 and 26), the number determination data of sliding symbols is determined based on the stop start position.

  For example, when the line mask data is “00010000” corresponding to “middle reel A line”, the main CPU 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 S215, the main CPU 51 ends the second and third stop processing, and shifts the processing to S201 of the sliding number determination processing (see FIG. 66).

[Line change bit check processing]
Next, referring to FIG. 68, the line change bit performed in S198 in the flowchart of the sliding symbol number determination process (see FIG. 66) and in S213 in the flowcharts of the second and third stop processes (see FIG. 67). The check process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether the change status is “1” or “2” (S221). In S221, when the main CPU 51 determines that the change status is “1” or “2” (when the determination in S221 is YES), the main CPU 51 sets a corresponding line status (S222). 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 S222, the main CPU 51 ends the line change bit check process, and the process proceeds to S199 of the sliding number determination process (see FIG. 66) or the flowchart of the second and third stop processes (see FIG. 67). ) In step S214).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S221 that the change status is not “1” or “2” (S221 is NO determination), the main CPU 51 determines whether the line change bit is on. (S223). In this process, the main CPU 51 refers to the column corresponding to the “middle reel line change bit” or the “right reel line change bit” in the stop table (see FIGS. 21 to 23, 25 and 26), and starts the stop. It is determined whether the data corresponding to the position 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 (S223: NO), the main CPU 51 performs line change bit check processing. And the process proceeds to S199 in the sliding number determination process (see FIG. 66) or to S214 in the flowchart of the second and third stop processes (see FIG. 67).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the data corresponding to the stop start position is “1”, that is, the line change bit is on (S223: YES), the main CPU 51 The line status is set (S224). The B-line status is data used to change line mask data. Then, after the process of S224, the main CPU 51 ends the line change bit check process, and the process proceeds to S199 of the sliding number determination process (see FIG. 66) or the flowchart of the second and third stop processes (see FIG. 67). ) In step S214).

[Line mask data change processing]
Next, referring to FIG. 69, the line mask data performed in S199 in the flowchart of the sliding symbol number determination process (see FIG. 66) and in S214 in the flowcharts of the second and third stop processes (see FIG. 67). The change process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether the C-line status is set (S231). The setting of the C-line status is performed when it is a forward push in the after-stop control change processing (see FIG. 72 described later) described later.

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

  In S232, 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 S232 is YES), the main CPU 51 rotates the line mask data to the right twice (S233). ). If it is a forward press and the operation stop button at the second stop is 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 S233. As a result, the column of bit 7 corresponding to the "right reel C line data" in the stop table for the forward press second and third stops (see FIG. 25) is referred to. Then, after the processing of S233, the main CPU 51 ends the line mask data change processing, and the processing is the flow chart of S200 of the sliding number determination processing (see FIG. 66) or the flowchart of the second and third stop processing (see FIG. 67). Move to the processing of S215 in).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S232 that the operation stop button at the second stop is not the middle stop button (when the determination in S232 is NO), the main CPU 51 rotates the line mask data to the left twice. (S234). If it is a forward press and the operation stop button at the second stop is not the middle stop button, the operation stop button at the third stop becomes the middle stop button. Therefore, the line mask data is changed from "00010000" to "01000000" by the process of S234. As a result, the column of 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 referred to. Then, after the processing of S234, the main CPU 51 ends the line mask data change processing, and the processing is the flow chart of S200 of the sliding number determination processing (see FIG. 66) or the flowchart of the second and third stop processing (see FIG. 67). Move to the processing of S215 in).

  When the main CPU 51 determines that the C-line status is not set in S231 (when the determination in S231 is NO), the main CPU 51 determines whether the B-line status is set (S235). . When the main CPU 51 determines that the B line status is not set in S235 (when S235 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the line mask data change processing, and the number of sliding symbols determination processing (FIG. 66) or S215 in the flowchart of the second and third stop processing (see FIG. 67).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the B-line status is set in S235 (when the determination in S235 is YES), the main CPU 51 rotates the line mask data to the right once (S236). By this processing, for example, when the line mask data is "00000010", it is changed to "00000001". As a result, the column corresponding to “B line data” in the stop table (see FIGS. 21 to 23, 25 and 26) is referred to. Then, after the processing of S236, the main CPU 51 ends the line mask data change processing, and the processing is the flow chart of S200 of the sliding number determination processing (see FIG. 66) or the flowchart of the second and third stop processing (see FIG. 67). Move to the processing of S215 in).

[Priority pull-in control processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 70, the priority attraction-in control processing performed in S201 in the flowchart of the sliding symbol number determination processing (see FIG. 66) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 sets a search order table (see FIGS. 30A to 30C) corresponding to the search order table selection data (S241). Next, the main CPU 51 sets an initial value to the search order counter and the number of checks (S242). Specifically, the main CPU 51 sets “1” as an initial value in the search order counter. Further, the main CPU 51 sets the data length of the search order table as an initial value 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 (S243).

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

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether the pull-in priority data acquired in S245 exceeds the previously acquired pull-in priority data (S246). When the main CPU 51 determines in S246 that the retraction priority data acquired in S245 does not exceed the retraction priority data acquired earlier (in the case of NO determination in S246), the main CPU 51 performs the processing of S248 described later. Do.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S246 that the pull-in priority data acquired in S245 exceeds the pull-in priority data acquired first (in the case of YES determination in S246), the main CPU 51 slips in S244. The number of frames is retracted (S247).

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

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

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S249 that the number of checks is "0" (when the determination in S249 is YES), the main CPU 51 restores the number of sliding symbols saved (S250). Thereafter, the main CPU 51 ends the priority attraction-in control process, and also ends the sliding symbol number determination process (see FIG. 66).

Control change processing
Next, with reference to FIG. 71, the control change process performed in S172 in the flowchart of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 64) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether it is after the third stop (S261). In S261, when the main CPU 51 determines that it is after the third stop (when the determination in S261 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the control change process, and the process proceeds to S173 of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 64). Transfer to

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S261 that it is not after the third stop (when the determination in S261 is NO), the main CPU 51 determines whether it is after the second stop (S262). When the main CPU 51 determines in S262 that the second stop has been made (when the determination in S262 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs second post-stop control processing (S263). The details of the second post-shutdown control process will be described later with reference to FIG. 72 described later. Then, after the processing of S263, the main CPU 51 ends the control change processing, and shifts the processing to S173 of the reel stop control processing (see FIG. 64).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S262 that it is not after the second stop (when the determination in S262 is NO), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not forward pressing is performed (S264). When the main CPU 51 determines in S 264 that the forward pressing is not performed (S 264 is NO determination), the main CPU 51 ends the control change processing, and shifts the processing to S 173 in the reel stop control processing (see FIG. 64). .

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S 264 that the forward press is made (when the S 264 is determined as YES), the main CPU 51 controls the forward press control change table (FIGS. 24A and 24 B) according to the forward press table change data. Refer to) and set the number of searches (S265).

  Next, the main CPU 51 acquires a planned stop position (S266). Then, the main CPU 51 updates the change target position in accordance with the acquired planned stop position (S267).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the change target position updated in S 267 matches the planned stop position (S 268). In S268, when the main CPU 51 determines that the updated change target position does not match the planned stop position (when the determination in S268 is NO), the main CPU 51 determines whether the number of searches is “0”. (S269). In S269, when the main CPU 51 determines that the number of searches is not “0” (when the determination in S269 is NO), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S267 and repeats the processes after S267.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S269 that the number of searches is “0” (when the determination in S269 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 (S 270).

  Next, the main CPU 51 sets “0” to the C line check data (S271). Then, after the processing of S271, the main CPU 51 ends the control change processing, and shifts the processing to S173 of the reel stop control processing (see FIG. 64).

  When the main CPU 51 determines in S268 that the updated change target position matches the planned stop position (when the determination in S268 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs a second push on the basis of the value of the line change status. The third stop table number and C line check data are acquired (S272).

  Next, the main CPU 51 sets a corresponding stop table based on the forward press second and third stop table numbers for stop (S273). Then, after the processing of S273, the main CPU 51 ends the control change processing, and shifts the processing to S173 of the reel stop control processing (see FIG. 64).

[Control change processing after second stop]
Next, the second post-stop control change process performed in S263 in the flowchart of the control change process (see FIG. 71) will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not forward pressing is performed (S291). In S291, when the main CPU 51 determines that it is not a forward push (when S291 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the control change processing after the second stop and also ends the control change processing (see FIG. 71). Do.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S291 that the forward press is made (when the S291 is a YES determination), the main CPU 51 determines whether the C-line check data is ON (change status is "3") or not It is determined (S292). The C-line check data is acquired by the process of S272 of the control change process (see FIG. 71). Then, when the main CPU 51 determines that the C line check data is not on in S292 (when S292 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the second post-stop control change processing and also performs the control change processing (FIG. 71) also ends.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the C-line check data is on in S292 (when the determination in S292 is YES), the main CPU 51 turns on the line change bit corresponding to the stop start position at the second stop. It is determined whether or not (S293). When the main CPU 51 determines in S293 that the line change bit corresponding to the stop start position at the second stop is not on (when the determination in S293 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the control change processing after the second stop. At the same time, the control change process (see FIG. 71) also 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 S293 (when the determination in S293 is YES), the main CPU 51 stores the stored data. "1" is added to the second and third stop table numbers for stop, and the corresponding stop table is set (S294). Next, the main CPU 51 sets the C line status (S295). Then, after the processing of S295, the main CPU 51 ends the second post-stop control change processing, and also ends the control change processing (see FIG. 71).

[Game lock processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 73, the game lock process performed in S16 in the main flow (see FIG. 55) will be described. In the present embodiment, the game lock process described below is executed by the main control circuit 41. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 doubles as a means (lock generation means) for generating the game lock for the corresponding lock time (execution time of lock).

  First, the main CPU 51 refers to the game lock flag storage area (see FIG. 40) and determines the game lock type determined by the game lock lottery or finally determined according to the type of display combination (lock command The number is identified, and a value (timer value) corresponding to the lock time associated with the game lock type (lock command number) is set in the lock timer (S301).

  At this time, the main CPU 51 transmits a lock command to the sub control circuit 42. The sub control circuit 42 starts the execution of the flash effect (the effect during lock) upon receiving the lock command. Note that the lock command needs to be sent to the sub-control circuit 42 at the start of the lock or in advance in order to execute the corresponding in-lock effect in the sub-control unit, but the process of transmitting this lock command starts counting of the lock timer. It may be performed before (immediately before), or after the start of counting (immediately after). Further, in the present embodiment, in one game lock, transmission processing of the lock command may be performed only at the lock start, or at both timings at the start and end of the game lock (that is, twice). A transmission process of a lock command may be performed.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether the value of the lock timer is “0” (S302). In S302, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the lock timer is not “0” (when S302 is NO), the main CPU 51 repeats the process of S302 until the value of the lock timer becomes “0”. stand by.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S302 that the value of the lock timer is “0” (when the determination in S302 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the game lock processing, and the main flow of processing (FIG. 55) Move to S17 of reference).

[Bonus end check processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 74, the bonus end check process performed in S19 in the main flow (see FIG. 55) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether "BB" or "MB" is in operation by referring to the game state flag storage area (see FIG. 35) (S321). When the main CPU 51 determines in S 321 that “BB” or “MB” is not in operation (S 321 is NO determination), the main CPU 51 ends the bonus end check processing, and the main flow processing (FIG. 55). Move to S20 of reference).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that "BB" or "MB" is in operation in S321 (if S321 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the bonus end number counter is less than "0". It is determined whether there is any (S322).

  In S322, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the bonus end number counter is less than "0" (when the determination in S322 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs bonus end processing (S323). In this process, the main CPU 51 clears the bonus end number counter, and turns off the gaming state flag (BB gaming state flag or MB gaming state flag) corresponding to "BB" or "MB" in operation. If the value of the bonus end number counter is less than “0”, the total number of medals paid out in the BB game exceeds 342, or the total number of medals paid out in the MB game is 129. It means that it exceeded.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs bonus end command transmission processing (S324). In this process, the main CPU 51 transmits a bonus end command to the sub control circuit 42. The bonus end command includes information indicating that the bonus game has ended. The transmission operation of the bonus end command may be performed in the communication data transmission process of S354 in the interrupt process (see FIG. 76 described later) executed under the control of the main CPU 51 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs initialization processing at the end of the bonus (S325). Then, after the processing of S325, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus end check processing, and shifts the processing to S20 of the main flow (see FIG. 55).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S322 that the value of the bonus end number counter is not less than "0" (when the determination in S322 is NO), the main CPU 51 determines each value of the number-of-winnings counter and the possible number-of-games counter. Update (S326). The value of the possible wins counter is decremented by "1" when the small winning combination (the combination with the payout of medals) is displayed, and the value of the possible plays counter is "1" in one game regardless of the stop symbol. It is subtracted.

  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” (S327). In S327, 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” (S327: NO), the main CPU 51 ends the bonus end check process. Then, the process proceeds to S20 of the main flow (see FIG. 55).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S327 that the value of the number-of-winnings counter or the value of the possible number-of-games counter is “0” (YES in S327), the main CPU 51 processes at the end of RB. Alternatively, the process at the end of CB is performed (S328). Specifically, the possible game number counter and the possible game number counter for turning off the game state flag (RB game state flag) corresponding to "RB" or the game state flag (CB game state flag) corresponding to "CB" Perform processing such as clearing Thereafter, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus end check process, and shifts the process to S20 of the main flow (see FIG. 55).

[Bonus operation check process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 75, the bonus operation check process performed in S20 in the main flow (see FIG. 55) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether "BB" is in operation (S331). In S331, when the main CPU 51 determines that “BB” is not in operation (when S331 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the processing of S334 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that “BB” is in operation in S331 (when S331 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines whether “RB” is in operation (S332). ). In S332, when the main CPU 51 determines that “RB” is in operation (when the determination in S332 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check processing, and the processing is performed in the main flow (see FIG. 55). Move to S2.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S332 that “RB” is not in operation (when S332 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs RB operation processing based on the bonus operation table (see FIG. 10). (S333). Then, after the processing of S333, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check processing, and shifts the processing to S2 of the main flow (see FIG. 55).

  When the determination in S331 is NO, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the "MB" is in operation (S334). In S334, when the main CPU 51 determines that “MB” is not in operation (when S334 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the processing of S337 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that “MB” is in operation in S334 (when S334 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines whether “CB” is in operation (S335). ). In S335, when the main CPU 51 determines that "CB" is in operation (when the determination in S335 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check processing, and the processing is performed in the main flow (see FIG. 55). Move to S2.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S335 that "CB" is not in operation (when S335 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs CB operation processing based on the bonus operation table (see FIG. 10). (S336). Then, after the processing of S336, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check processing, and shifts the processing to S2 of the main flow (see FIG. 55).

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

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the bonus game is a prize in S337 (when S337 is YES), the main CPU 51 selects a bonus game for which a prize is won based on the bonus operation table (see FIG. 10). A corresponding bonus operation process is performed (S338). In this embodiment, in this process, the main CPU 51 sets “1” to the corresponding bit in the gaming state flag storage area (see FIG. 35) with reference to the bonus operation time table (see FIG. 10). The value of the bonus end sheet number counter is set to a predetermined value (“342” in the case of “BB”, “129” in the case of “MB”). Further, in this process, the process at the time of RB operation described at the above S333 or the process at the time of CB operation described at the above S336 is performed.

  Next, the main CPU 51 clears the value of the carryover combination storage area (S336). Next, the main CPU 51 performs bonus start command transmission processing (S337). In this process, the main CPU 51 transmits a bonus start command to the sub control circuit 42. The bonus start command includes information indicating that the bonus game has been started, and the like. The transmission operation of the bonus start command may be performed in the communication data transmission process of S354 in the interrupt process (see FIG. 76 described later) executed by the control of the main CPU 51 described later.

  Then, after S337, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check process, and shifts the process to S2 of the main flow (see FIG. 55).

  Further, when the determination in S 337 is NO, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the combination relating to the re-game is a prize (S 341). In S341, when the main CPU 51 determines that the winning combination related to replay is not a prize (when S341 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check process, and the process is a main flow (see FIG. 55). Move to S2.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S341 that the combination related to replay is a prize (if YES in S341), the main CPU 51 requests automatic insertion of medals (S342). That is, the main CPU 51 copies the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion number counter. Then, after the processing of S342, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check processing, and shifts the processing to S2 of the main flow (see FIG. 55).

[Interrupt process under control of main CPU (1.1172 msec)]
Next, with reference to FIG. 76, interrupt processing performed in a fixed cycle (every 1.1172 msec) under the control of a timer (not shown) built in the main CPU 51 will be described.

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

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs timer update processing (S353). 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 (S354). 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 (S355). 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 processing, the constant speed processing and the stop processing described above in the processing of S355, when the reel presentation pattern is set at the time of the acceleration processing, the reel presentation pattern is supported. It also performs control processing of reel effect (reel action) and lock.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs lamp 7 segment drive processing (S356). 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 (S357). After that, the main CPU 51 ends the interrupt processing.

<Description of operation of sub control circuit>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 77 to 80, the contents of various processes (tasks) executed by the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 42 using a program will be described.

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 (S501). Next, when the sub CPU 81 receives a command, the sub CPU 81 extracts the type of the received command (S502).

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

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S 503 that a command different from the previous one has been received (YES in S 503), the sub CPU 81 stores a message in the message queue based on the received command (S 504). ). The message queue is a mechanism for exchanging information between processes. Then, after the processing of S504, the sub CPU 81 returns the processing to S501, and repeats the processing of S501 and thereafter.

[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 (S511). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether there is a message in the message queue (S512). In S512, when the sub CPU 81 determines that there is no message in the message queue (when S 512 is NO), the sub CPU 81 performs the processing of S 515 described later.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S 512 that there is a message in the message queue (when the determination in S 512 is YES), the sub CPU 81 copies gaming information from the message (S 513). 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 (S514). 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. 79 described later.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 registers animation data (S515). Next, the sub CPU 81 registers sound data (S516). Next, the sub CPU 81 registers lamp data (S517). Note that these registration processes are performed based on the effect data registered in the effect content determination process of S514. After S517, the sub CPU 81 returns the process to S511, and repeats the processes after S511.

[Determination content determination processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 79, the effect content determination process performed in S514 in the flowchart of the effect registration task (see FIG. 78) will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether it is time to receive a start command (S521).

  In S521, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the start command has been received (when the determination in S 521 is YES), the sub CPU 81 performs processing when a start command is received (S 522). 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.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 registers effect data at the start according to the registered effect number (S523). 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 effects such as display by the display device are executed. Then, after the process of S523, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, and moves the process to S515 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 78).

  In the present embodiment, in the process of S522, the sub CPU 81 produces effects such as the above-described warning sound effect, reel off effect, side LED lighting effect, etc. based on the lock command number (game lock type) included in the start command. Determine the content. Then, in the process of S523, the sub CPU 81 registers (sets) effect data corresponding to the contents of the effect such as the determined advance sound effect, reel off effect, side LED lighting effect, and the like.

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

  In S524, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the reel stop command has been received (when the determination in S 524 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 (S525). Thereafter, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination processing, and shifts the processing to S515 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 78).

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

  In S526, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the display command has been received (when the determination in S 526 is YES), the sub CPU 81 performs processing when receiving the display command (S 527). In this process, the sub CPU 81 determines and registers the effect number by lottery based on the display combination and the like. Here, the effect number is data for specifying the content of the effect to be executed this time. Thereafter, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination processing, and shifts the processing to S515 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 78).

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the process of S527, the sub CPU 81 registers effect data of a flash effect corresponding to the information based on the lock command number (game lock type) included in the display command and the information regarding the lock time. (set. The registration (set) process of the effect data of the flash effect corresponding to the game lock type may be performed when the lock command is received.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S526 that the display command has not been received (when the determination in S526 is NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether the payout end command has been received (S528). In S528, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the payout end command is received (when the determination in S 528 is YES), the sub CPU 81 performs a payout end command reception process (S529). Thereafter, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination processing, and shifts the processing to S515 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 78).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S528 that the payout end command is not received (when the determination in S528 is NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether the bonus start command is received (S530).

  In S530, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the bonus start command has been received (when the determination in S 530 is YES), the sub CPU 81 registers effect data for bonus start (S 531). Thereafter, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination processing, and shifts the processing to S515 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 78).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S530 that the bonus start command is not received (when the determination in S 530 is NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether the bonus end command is received (S532). In S532, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the bonus end command is received (when the determination in S 532 is YES), the sub CPU 81 registers effect data for bonus end (S 533). Thereafter, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination processing, and shifts the processing to S515 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 78).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in S532 that the bonus end command has not been received (when the determination in S532 is NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether a non-operation command has been received (S534). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the non-operation command has not been received in S 534 (when S 534 is NO), the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, and performs the process of the effect registration task (see FIG. 78). Move to S515.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S534 that the no-operation command has been received (YES in S534), the sub CPU 81 performs a no-operation command reception process (S535). The details of the no-operation command reception process will be described later with reference to FIG. 80 described later. After the process of S535, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, and moves the process to S515 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 78).

[Process when receiving no operation command]
Next, with reference to FIG. 80, the no-operation command reception process performed in S535 in the flowchart of the effect content determination process (see FIG. 79) will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the BET lamp can be lit (S561). The state in which the BET lamp can be lit means that the initialization process at the end of one game has been completed. For example, the BET lamp 8 (see FIG. 2) has already been turned on based on the medal insertion operation, and the BET lamp can be turned on while waiting for the start of rotation of the reel or in the state of rotating the reel. It is not a state.

  In S561, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the BET lamp can not be lighted (when S 561 is NO), the sub CPU 81 ends the no-operation command reception process, and effect content determination process (see FIG. 79). Also ends.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the BET lamp can be lit in S 561 (if S 561 is determined as YES), the sub CPU 81 determines whether the BET button (MAX bet button 14 or 1 BET button 15) is pressed. It is determined (S562). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the BET button has not been pressed in S 562 (when S 562 is NO), the sub CPU 81 ends the no-operation command reception process, and effect content determination process (see FIG. 79). Also ends.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the BET button has been pressed in S 562 (if the determination in S 562 is YES), the sub CPU 81 causes the BET lamp 8 to light and outputs a BET sound (S 563). Thereafter, the sub CPU 81 ends the no-operation command reception process, and also ends the effect content determination process (see FIG. 79).

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

[Modification 1]
In the above embodiment, in the symbol arrangement of the left reel 3L, the symbol "Cherry 2" (specific small symbol symbol) constituting the symbol combination of the small winning combination is the symbol combination of the BB combination (red 7BB) in the reel rotation direction. An example arranged one frame forward of the symbol “red 7” (bonus symbol) to be configured and four frames behind the symbol “V2” (bonus symbol) constituting the symbol combination of the BB combination (VBB) explained. Then, in such a symbol arrangement configuration of the left reel 3L, when only the BB combination is won internally, and the bonus symbol “red 7” or the symbol “V2” is stopped and displayed in the left display window 4L, the specific small symbol Although the example which performs stop control of the left reel 3L so that "Cherry 2" is not displayed in the left display window 4L has been described, the present invention is not limited to this.

  For example, even when the specified small combination symbol "Cherry 2" is arranged two frames ahead of the bonus symbol "Red 7" in the rotational direction of the reel, the above implementation for the bonus symbol and the specified small combination symbol of the left reel 3L. The reel stop control method of the embodiment can be applied, and the same effect as the above embodiment can be obtained. In this case, when only the BB role is internally won, the bonus symbol "red 7" is stopped and displayed in the middle or lower area in the left display window 4L, and the specific small symbol "cherry 2" is displayed in the left display window 4L. Do not display inside.

  In the case where the specified small combination symbol "Cherry 2" is arranged, for example, three or more frames ahead of the bonus symbol "Red 7" in the rotational direction of the reel, the bonus symbol "Red 7" and the specified small combination symbol "Cherry 2" is not simultaneously displayed in the left display window 4L. Therefore, when the specified small combination symbol "Cherry 2" is disposed within two frames in front of the bonus symbol "Red 7" in the rotational direction of the reel, the reel for the bonus symbol and the specified small combination symbol of the above embodiment. The stop control method can be applied.

  Also, in the symbol arrangement of the left reel 3L of the above embodiment, an example is described in which the bonus symbol "V2" is arranged five frames ahead of the bonus symbol "red 7" in the reel rotation direction, but the present invention is limited thereto I will not. If bonus symbol "V2" is arranged at a position separated by a number of frames larger than the maximum number of sliding symbols (4 frames) ahead of bonus symbol "red 7" in the rotational direction of the reel, the number of frames between both bonus symbols Can be set arbitrarily.

[Modification 2]
In the above embodiment, in the symbol arrangement of the left reel 3L, the symbol "Cherry 2" (specific small symbol symbol) constituting the symbol combination of the small winning combination is the symbol combination of the BB combination (red 7BB) in the reel rotation direction. Arranged in front of the symbol “Red 7” (bonus symbol) to be configured, arranged behind the symbol “V2” (bonus symbol) constituting the symbol combination of the BB combination (VBB) and in the left display window 4L Although the example arrange | positioned in the position which can be displayed simultaneously with pattern "red 7" was demonstrated, this invention is not limited to this.

  For example, in the symbol arrangement of the left reel 3L, the symbol "Cherry 2" (specific symbol) is disposed in front of the symbol "red 7" (second special symbol) in the rotational direction of the reel, and the symbol "V2" It may be disposed at the rear of the first specific symbol) and at a position where it can be displayed simultaneously with the symbol "V2" in the left display window 4L. Specifically, in the symbol arrangement of the left reel 3L shown in FIG. 7, the symbol "Cherry 2" may be arranged at the symbol position "20".

  In such a symbol arrangement configuration, the reel stop control for the bonus symbol of the left reel 3L and the specific small symbol is as follows. Here, similarly to the above embodiment, for example, when only the combination of the abbreviation “F_red7BB” is internally won (when only the bonus data pointer “1” is acquired), that is, the name “C_red”. The stop control of the left reel 3L when only two display combinations of 7 "and" C_V2 "can be won (see FIG. 15) will be described.

  In this case, the timing of the player's stop operation performed on the left reel 3L (predetermined display row) is the symbol "V2" (bonus symbol) constituting the symbol combination of the name "C_V2" with the maximum number of sliding symbols. When it is a timing that can be moved within the range and stopped on the activated line, the symbol "V2" is stopped and displayed on the activated line in the left display window 4L. At this time, the symbol “V2” is stopped and displayed in the upper stage region or the middle region in the left display window 4L so that the symbol “Cherry 2” (specific small symbol) is not displayed simultaneously in the left display window 4L.

  However, when the timing of the stop operation is the timing at which the symbol "V2" can be stopped only in the lower region in the left display window 4L (when the symbol "V2" is located in the lower region in the left display window 4L Stop operation is performed), and when the symbol "V2" is stopped and displayed in the lower region in the left display window 4L, the symbol "Cherry 2" is stopped and displayed in the upper region in the left display window 4L. become. Therefore, in this case, the symbol "Red 7" (bonus symbol) is drawn into (moved to) the left display window 4L to be stopped, and the symbol "Cherry 2" is not displayed stopped in the left display window 4L. Let's do it.

  Further, in the symbol arrangement configuration of this example, the timing of the player's stop operation performed on the left reel 3L causes the symbol "V2" to be stopped on the effective line even if it is moved within the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols. It is the timing which can not be done, and it is the timing which can move the symbol "Red 7" which composes the symbol combination of the name "C_Red 7" within the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces and stop it on the effective line At the same time, the symbol "red 7" is stopped and displayed on the effective line in the left display window 4L. At this time, in this example, since the symbol "Cherry 2" is arranged three frames ahead of the symbol "Red 7", the symbol "Red 7" is in the upper and middle regions in the left display window 4L. The symbol "Cherry 2" is not displayed in the left display window 4L at the same time even if the display is stopped in any of the lower area and the lower area.

  Even when the symbol arrangement configuration of this example described above and the reel stop control method of the bonus symbol and the specific small symbol corresponding thereto are applied, the same effect as the above embodiment can be obtained.

[Modification 3]
In the above embodiment, the reel stop control method of the above embodiment for the bonus symbol of the left reel 3L and the specific small winning symbol, for example, when only the role of the abbreviation “F_red7BB” is won internally (name “C_red7”) Although the example applied to the case where only two display combinations (bonus combinations) of “C_V2” and “C_V2” can be won has been described, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, two display roles (bonus roles) with the names “C_Red 7” and “C_V2” and a display role other than the specified small role (for example, a replay role or a small role without omission) Even in the case where only internal rotation is achieved, the reel stop control method of the above embodiment can be applied, and the same effect as that of the above embodiment can be obtained.

[Modification 4]
In the above embodiment and the first modification, the reel stop control method for the bonus symbol and the specific small symbol of the left reel 3L described above is a pachislot 1 in which the display window of each reel is configured by the upper stage area, the middle stage area, and the lower stage area. Although the example applied to the pachi slot 1 in which three symbols are stopped and displayed on the display window of each reel has been described (see FIG. 3), the present invention is not limited thereto.

  For example, even for a pachislot where the number of symbols stopped and displayed on the display window of the reel (left reel 3L) to be controlled is two, the reel stop control method for the bonus symbol and the specified small symbol according to the above embodiment Can be applied, and the same effect as that of the above embodiment can be obtained. In this case, as in the symbol arrangement of the left reel 3L in the above embodiment, the specific small symbol "Cherry 2" is arranged one frame ahead of the bonus symbol "red 7" in the rotation direction of the reel. The reel stop control method for the bonus symbol and the specified small bonus symbol of the above-described embodiment is applied only when the above is present.

[Modification 5]
Although the said embodiment demonstrated the example which provided only the flash production which used the reel back light as a lock production which generate | occur | produces during a game lock, this invention is not limited to this. For example, effects using the other various effect devices (display device 11, speakers 20L, 20R, lamp group 21) may be executed during the game lock along with the flash effects.

  In this case, for example, when the lock command numbers “11” to “14” are determined at the start of the game, not only the contents of the flash effect but also various effect devices (display devices) according to the type of display combination 11, the contents of the effects using the speakers 20L and 20R, and the lamp group 21) may also be changed.

  Also, for example, as the effect for locking, an effect using another effect device (display device 11, speakers 20L, 20R, lamp group 21) instead of the flash effect using the reel back light may be adopted.

[Modification 6]
Although the said embodiment demonstrated the example in which the presence or absence and effect pattern of side LED lighting production are determined based on a game lock classification, this invention is not limited to this. For example, in conjunction with the side LED lighting effect, the effect of turning on and off the plurality of LEDs constituting the display device 11 in a predetermined on / off pattern is performed, and the presence / absence of this interlocking effect and the effect pattern are the game lock type. It may be determined based on that.

[Modification 7]
In the above embodiment, an example in which the game lock is performed before the medal payout process after the third stop OFF (after the release of the player's pressing operation for the third stop operation is detected) is described. The present invention is not limited to this. For example, the game lock after the third stop OFF may be performed after the medal payout process.

  Also, for example, a game lock similar to the game lock after the third stop OFF in the embodiment may be performed after the first stop and / or after the second stop of the reel. In this case, the type of game lock is not determined (changed) according to the type of symbol combination (display combination) stopped and displayed, but stopped in the display window 4 after the first stop or after the second stop. Determined (changed) based on the type of reel symbol.

  Furthermore, for example, in a part of reels, it is possible to provide a combination in which winning of a predetermined benefit is determined when a specific symbol is stopped on the activated line (the stop symbol of another reel is optional) In the reel of, when a specific symbol is stopped on the effective line, a game lock similar to the game lock after the third stop OFF of the embodiment may be executed. That is, the configuration may be such that execution of the game lock is started when winning of a predetermined benefit is determined.

[Modification 8]
In the above embodiment, a configuration example has been described in which the main control unit transmits information to the lock command number (game lock type) and lock time to the start command and the display command from the main control unit to the sub control unit. It is not limited to. For example, the configuration may be such that the main control unit transmits information to the lock command number (game lock type) and the lock time only to the start command from the main control unit to the sub control unit.

  In this case, the information on the lock command number included in the start command is used when determining the contents of the above-described announcement sound effect, reel off effect, side LED lighting effect, etc., as in the above embodiment. Further, in this case, when any one of the lock command numbers "0" to "10" is determined by the game lock lottery, the sub-control unit determines the lock command number (game lock type) included in the start command and the lock time. The data of the effect for lock (flash effect) is set based on the information regarding.

  On the other hand, when one of the lock command numbers "11" to "14" is determined by the game lock lottery, the sub-control unit first causes the stop symbol included in the reel stop command to be received for each stop operation of the reel. The type of display combination is determined on the basis of information (stop timing, number of sliding symbols, etc.) related to. Then, the sub control unit determines the corresponding lock time based on the determined type of display combination and the lock command number (game lock type) acquired when the start command is received, and the corresponding lock effect (flash effect (flash effect) Set the data of). In this case, the information indicating the correspondence between the type of display combination (game lock type) and the information related to the lock time may be stored in advance in the sub control unit, and is included in the start command, the reel stop command, etc. It may be done.

  Also, for example, the main control unit may generate a dedicated command for transmitting information on the lock command number (game lock type) and the lock time.

  Further, before the lock command is transmitted from the main control circuit 41 to the sub control circuit 42 at the start of the game lock, information capable of identifying the type of the game lock may not be transmitted to the sub control circuit 42. In this case, information on the type of game lock is added (included) to the lock command and transmitted from the main control circuit 41 to the sub control circuit 42.

[Modification 9]
In the Pachislot 1 of the above embodiment, a BB game with a special game lock (game lock type "premium") is internally won, and when the BB is carried over, a normal gaming period in which the BB is carried forward In "between flags after specific effect occurrence", an example is described in which the game sound generated for each operation of the player and each game operation is changed to a special game sound different from the game sound in the other normal game states. However, the present invention is not limited to this.

  For example, only the game sound generated for each operation of the player may be changed to a special game sound between the flags after the specific effect generation. Further, for example, a special game sound may be generated only for a part of the operation of the player between the flags after the specific effect occurrence.

[Modification 10]
Although the above embodiment has described an example of changing the BGM to be reproduced during the BB game based on various triggers described in FIG. 52 or lottery results of various BGM change lottery, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, not only the contents of the effect by BGM during the BB game but also the contents of effects using other various effect devices are changed based on the various triggers described in FIG. 52 or the lottery results of various BGM change lottery. Good.

  Also, for example, when the BB (red 7BB or VBB) won in each opportunity shown in FIG. 52 wins, the BB start SE for notifying the BB start is reproduced, and then BGM in the mode shown in FIG. 52. You may make it the structure which reproduces. In this case, it is preferable to give priority to reproduction of SE for BB start over BGM reproduction. That is, it is preferable to always start the reproduction of BGM after the change shown in FIG. 52 after the reproduction of the BB start SE ends.

  Furthermore, even if the BB game start game (first game) is started before the BB start SE of the BB winning game (0 game in FIG. 52) is completed, the BB start SE is It is preferable to start playing BGM after completion. That is, even in the case where the BB start SE is reproduced across the games, it is preferable that the BB start SE has priority over the BGM.

  When the BGM change determination trigger is “switch BGM selected (red 7 BB)” or “switch BGM selected (VBB)” in FIG. 52, when BB won by the trigger wins, BB The BB start SE for notifying the start is reproduced, and thereafter, the BGM is changed by the pressing operation of the MAX bet button 14 of the player. However, during the period from the end of the BB start SE to the pressing operation of the MAX bet button 14 by the player, the BB start SE is repeated or the BGM before change is reproduced.

[Modification 11]
In the above-described embodiment, the BGM change lottery in general is substantially changed in the BGM change in general game shown in FIGS. 48A and 48B when the role of abbreviated “F_red 7BB + F_special B” or “F_VBB” is internally won during the normal game. This is done with reference to the lottery table. Under the present circumstances, in this embodiment, the winning probability of general BGM change lottery is constant regardless of the setting of the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the general BGM according to the setting of the gaming machine The winning probability of the change lottery may be changed. For example, the higher the setting, the higher the probability of winning a general BGM change lottery may be configured.

  In this case, only the winning probability of general BGM change lottery when the combination of abbreviation “F_red7BB + F_specialB” is internally won may be changed according to the setting, or the abbreviation “F_red7BB + F_specialB” Not only the winning probability when the winning combination is internally won, but also the winning probability when the abbreviated combination “F_VBB” is internally winning may be changed according to the setting.

  When such a configuration is provided, for example, when the symbol "F_red 7BB + F_special B" is internally won, and the symbol combination relating to the abbreviation "F_red 7BB" is stopped and displayed, a general with a setting difference is provided. It is not possible to determine whether or not BGM change lottery has been performed during the middle, but the symbol combination related to the abbreviation “F_red 7BB” and the abbreviation “F_special B” are not displayed stopped, but the specific reach eyes are displayed stopped. In this case, the appearance of the specific reach eye makes it possible to recognize that a general medium BGM change lottery with a setting difference has been performed.

  Therefore, it is possible to determine the setting by listening to the BGM (result of a general BGM change lottery) reproduced when a specific reach eye occurs and the carried over BB part wins at that time. For example, when a specific reach occurs and the frequency of BGM changing is high when the carried over BB part wins, the possibility of high setting is high.

[Other various modifications]
In the above embodiment and various modifications, BB and MB are provided as a bonus, and BB is a so-called first-class special-effects product called a character continuous actuation device related to RB, and MB is a so-called second-class character Although the example which is what is called an accessory continuous actuation apparatus concerning CB called a special accessory has been described, the present invention is not limited thereto. Various techniques of the present invention, for example, instead of the above-mentioned bonus, assist time (AT) for notifying information of stop operation related to medal provision (information for making a game advantageous) with a lamp etc. It is applicable also to the pachislot of the composition given as).

  Although the above-mentioned embodiment and various modifications described an example (see FIG. 29) in which the priority of the internal winning combination related to the small combination is set higher than the internal winning combination related to the bonus combination, the present invention The priority of the internal winning combination associated with the bonus combination may be defined higher than that of the small combination.

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

In the above embodiment and modifications, the pachislot machine has been described as an example of the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention can be applied to a gaming machine called "pachinko" The effect of
By the way, as described above, conventionally, when a specific internal winning combination pertaining to the payout of medals is internally won, the combination of the symbols pertaining to the specific internal winning combination must always be an effective line of reels for the purpose of achieving a sound game. A gaming machine is known which performs stop control (retracting operation of a symbol) of a reel so as to display it on the top.
Furthermore, in recent years, when a specific internal winning combination relating to the payout of medals is internally won, it is intended to maintain the interest for the player's game while performing the above-mentioned retraction operation for the purpose of realizing a healthy game. As the stop indication operation of the combination of symbols pertaining to a specific internal winning combination as the player's technical intervention element (even if the specific internal winning combination is won, if the timing of the stopping operation is not appropriate, respond There is a demand for a gaming machine which requires a situation where a combination of symbols is not displayed on an effective line (the occurrence of so-called "dropout").
However, when trying to achieve these two contradictory purposes, the configuration of various symbols arranged on the circumferential surface of the reel (the symbol types, their arrangement order, the symbols that can be taken as the types of other internal winning combinations, etc.) Restriction may occur. In this case, the freedom of design and development of the gaming machine may be lost. By the way, in a gaming machine having a bonus game operation function, there is a demand for a technology capable of enhancing the attraction of the bonus game and enhancing the interest of the player in the game.
The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to increase the attraction of a bonus game in a gaming machine having a bonus game operation function, and the player's interest in the game It is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the
And, according to the gaming machine of the present invention of the above configuration, in the gaming machine provided with the activation function of the bonus game (special gaming state), the attraction of the bonus game can be enhanced and the player's interest in the game is enhanced. be able to.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachislo (game machine), 2 ... Exterior body, 2a ... Cabinet, 2b ... Front door, 3L ... Left reel, 3C ... Medium reel, 3R ... Right reel, 4 ... Display window part, 4L ... Left display window, 4C ... Middle display window, 4R ... Right display window, 11 ... Display device, 20L, 20R ... Speaker, 21 ... Lamp group, 31 ... Main board, 32 ... Secondary board, 41 ... Main control circuit, 42 ... Secondary control circuit, 51 ... Main CPU, 81 ... Sub CPU

Claims (3)

A variable display means that includes a plurality of display rows in which a plurality of types of symbols necessary for the game are arranged, and variably displays the symbols;
Lock determination means for determining an aspect of the lock for invalidating the game operation by the player for a predetermined period when the predetermined condition is satisfied;
The predetermined condition includes display of a predetermined symbol combination and display of a specific symbol combination different from the predetermined symbol combination,
The mode of the lock performed based on the display of the predetermined symbol combination and the mode of the lock performed based on the display of the specific symbol combination are different from each other.
The combination of the predetermined symbol is displayed, and the combination of the specific symbol is displayed when the combination of the specific symbol is displayed and the combination of the specific symbol is displayed, and the combination of the specific symbol is generated. The game machine characterized in that the time of the lock is longer in the case of the more one. In the predetermined case and the specific case, the game medium is paid out more in the specific case.
When the predetermined symbol combination and the specific symbol combination are simultaneously displayed, the game medium is paid out based on the display of the specific symbol combination, and the lock time is the predetermined period. The gaming machine according to claim 1, characterized in that it is longer than the time of the lock that is carried out. When it is determined that the lock is performed by the lock determination means, the time of the lock performed when neither the predetermined symbol combination nor the specific symbol combination is displayed is the game It is the same as the time of the said lock | rock in the case of the one where there are many discharge | payouts of a medium.

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