JP2020058885A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To enhance interest of a game, in a game machine having a function of generating a specific performance according to the number of consecutive big winning in an advantageous game.SOLUTION: A game machine of the present invention, in a predetermined game state, includes: number-of-times updating means capable of updating a value when a specific condition is satisfied; specific game state start means capable of starting a specific game state after the specific condition is satisfied; and specific game performance determination means for determining a content of a specific game performance executed during the game period of the specific game state. The content of the specific game performance can be changed according to the value, the special game state which is more advantageous to a player than the predetermined game state is started when a special condition different from the specific condition is satisfied in a predetermined game state, but the value is not updated by the number-of-times updating means. The special game state is less advantageous than the specific game state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 52

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, a game called a pachi-slot, which is provided with 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 (hereinafter also referred to as “start operation”) after a game medium such as a medal or coin has been inserted into the game machine, and the rotation of all reels is detected. Output a signal requesting start. The stop switch detects that the stop button provided corresponding to each reel is pressed by the player (hereinafter, also referred to as "stop operation"), and outputs a signal requesting stop of rotation of the corresponding reel. To do. The stepping motor transmits the driving force to the corresponding reel. Further, the control unit controls the operation of the stepping motor based on the signals output 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 a start operation is detected, a lottery process using random numbers on the program (hereinafter, referred to as “internal lottery process”) is performed, and a result of the lottery (hereinafter, “internal winning combination”). That is) and the rotation of the reel is stopped based on the timing of the stop operation. Then, when the rotation of all reels is stopped and the symbol combination relating to the establishment of the winning is displayed, the privilege corresponding to the symbol combination is given to the player. As an example of the privilege given to the player, a payout of a game medium (medal, etc.), a re-game (hereinafter also referred to as “replay”) in which the internal lottery process is performed again without consuming the game medium The operation of a bonus game, which increases the chances of paying out game media, can be cited.

  By the way, conventionally, when the internal winning combination related to the operation of the bonus game is determined and the stop operation is performed at the specific symbol position on the reel, the combination of the specific symbols related to the operation of the bonus game is set to a predetermined effective line. A gaming machine that performs reel stop control so as to be stopped and displayed is known (for example, see Patent Document 1). In addition, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, a technique of determining a special effect pattern from a plurality of kinds of effect patterns when a specific combination of symbols is displayed on a predetermined effective line is proposed. .

  According to such a gaming machine, when the internal winning combination related to the operation of the bonus game is determined, the bonus game is operated only when the symbol position where the stop operation is performed is the predetermined symbol position. There is a possibility that the specific combination of symbols is displayed on a predetermined effective line and a special effect pattern is determined. Therefore, in such a gaming machine, in terms of performance, it is possible to properly reflect the skill of the player, and a special performance pattern that suggests that the internal winning combination related to the operation of the bonus game has been determined. It is possible to improve the player's interest in the production.

JP, 2008-018069, A

  By the way, conventionally, in a gaming machine having a function of generating a specific effect in accordance with the number of consecutive vacations of an advantageous game, it has been required to improve the interest of the game.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to increase the interest of a game in a gaming machine having a function of generating a specific effect in accordance with the number of consecutive games in an advantageous game. That is.

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

In a predetermined game state in which a game can be played for a predetermined period (for example, 33, 66, or 99 games described below) (for example, a game period for determining whether or not to play together from the end of a BB game described below), a specific condition (for example, A number updating means capable of updating a value (for example, the number of consecutive resorts described later) when a BB prize described below is satisfied;
Specific game state starting means capable of starting a specific game state (for example, red 7BB and VBB described later) that is more advantageous to the player than the predetermined game state after the specific condition is satisfied,
Specific game effect determination means for determining the content of a specific game effect (for example, BGM during a BB game described later) executed in the game period of the specific game state,
And a predetermined game state starting means capable of starting the predetermined game state when the game period of the specific game state ends,
The content of the specific game effect determined by the specific game effect determination means is changeable according to the value,
In the predetermined game state, after a special condition different from the specific condition (for example, MB winning in the BGM change determination trigger “3 consecutive chan (common)” described later) is satisfied, the player is more likely than the predetermined game state. Although an advantageous special game state (for example, MB described later) is started, the value is not updated by the number of times updating means,
The special game state is less advantageous than the specific game state.

Further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, in the situation where the value satisfies a predetermined condition (for example, after the BB game that is won at the time of the BGM change determination trigger “3 consecutive chan (common)” described later is finished) In the predetermined game state, when the specific condition is satisfied and the specific game state is started, a special effect (for example, change effect in SP mode (red 7VBB, VBB) described later) is executed as the specific game effect. Is possible,
Even if the value does not satisfy the predetermined condition, a condition satisfying a special condition unrelated to the value (for example, at a BGM change decision trigger “after generation of specific effect” described later (game described later) When the specific condition is satisfied and the specific game state is started in the predetermined game state after the BB game that wins the lock type “premier”) is finished), the special effect as the special game effect May be executable.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the special condition may be satisfied when the specific condition is satisfied, but may not be satisfied when the special condition is satisfied.

  According to the present invention having the above-described configuration, for example, in a gaming machine having a function of generating a specific effect in accordance with the number of consecutive vacations of an advantageous game, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

It is a figure for explaining the functional flow in the game machine of one embodiment of the present 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 the present invention, it is a diagram showing a display area form of the symbol displayed in the display window of the reel and the configuration of the effective line. 1 is a perspective view showing an internal structure of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention and showing a state in which a front door is opened. It is a block diagram showing the whole circuit composition provided in the game machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It 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 showing an example of a symbol arrangement table in one embodiment of the present 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 showing an example of a bonus operation time table in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing an example of the internal lottery table for general games in one embodiment of the present 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 showing an example of the internal lottery table for MB flags in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing an example of the internal lottery table for bonus games in one embodiment of the present 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 table (the 1) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure showing an example of the reel stop initialization table (the 2) in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the stop table for the 1st stop at the time of forward pushing (the 1) in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the stop table (the 2) for the 1st stop at the time of forward pushing in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the stop table (the 3) for 1st stop at the time of forward pushing in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the control change table at the time of forward pressing in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the stop table for 2nd and 3rd stop at the time of forward push in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the irregular pressing stop table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the attraction-in priority table selection table (the 1) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the attraction-in priority table selection table (the 2) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the attraction-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 random determination table (No. 1 to No. 3) in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing an example of the game lock generation random determination table (the 4 and 5) in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol corresponding winning operation flag data table in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the display combination storage area in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure showing an example of a game state flag storage area in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the 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 attraction-in priority data storage area in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure showing an example of a game lock flag storage area in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing an example of a game lock effect pattern determination table (without flash) in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing an example of a game lock production pattern decision table (Niagara) in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing an example of a game lock production pattern decision table (May rain) in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing an example of a game lock production pattern decision table (one horizontal character) in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram showing an example of a game lock effect pattern determination table (rising dragon) in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram showing an example of a game lock effect pattern determination table (special 1_W) in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram showing an example of a game lock effect pattern determination table (special 2_darkness W) in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the BGM change random determination table during a base game in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the content of the game lock classification and lock time which are prepared with the game machine in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure showing correspondence of a display combination and a game lock classification in a game lock of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing an outline of an operation flow at the time of game lock execution in a game machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing various modes of sound reproduction during a BB game in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing the contents of the game sound generated for every game state in the game machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing an example of a BGM change lottery table during a BB game in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a main flow chart which shows the example of processing of the main control circuit of the game machine in one embodiment of the present 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 flow chart which shows an example of internal lottery processing in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game lock lottery processing in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of reel stop initialization processing in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of reel rotation start processing in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of a pull-in priority storage processing in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the attraction-in priority table selection process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of design code storage processing in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of reel stop control processing in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of stop button detection processing in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of number determination processing of a sliding piece in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows the example of the 2nd and 3rd stop processing in one embodiment of the present invention. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of line change bit check processing according to the embodiment of the present invention. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of line mask data change processing according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the priority attraction-in control processing in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of control change processing in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of control change processing after the 2nd stop in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game lock processing in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of bonus end check processing in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of bonus operation check processing in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of interruption processing by control of a main CPU in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the main board communication task performed by the sub CPU in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flow chart which shows the example of the production registration task performed by the sub CPU in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production contents decision processing in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of processing when a non-operation command is received in a modification of the present invention.

  Hereinafter, a pachi-slot which is a gaming machine showing an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 80.

<Function flow>
First, the functional flow of the pachi-slot will be described with reference to FIG. In the pachi-slot of the present embodiment, medals are used as game media for playing games. As a game medium, coins, game balls, game point data, tokens, etc. can be applied in addition to medals.

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

  The internal lottery means performs lottery based on the extracted random number value and determines an internal winning combination. The internal lottery means also serves as a main control circuit described later. By the determination of the internal winning combination, the combination of symbols that is allowed to be displayed along the activated line (winning determination line) described later is determined. The types of symbol combinations include those related to "winning", in which benefits such as payout of medals, operation of re-play, operation of bonus, etc. are given to the player, and those related to other so-called "miss". Is provided.

  In the following, the winning combination (internal winning combination or display winning combination) will be referred to as the “small winning combination”, the winning combination related to the replay will be referred to as the “replay winning combination”, and the winning combination will be referred to as the “winning combination”. "Bonus part".

  Further, when the start lever is operated, the plurality of reels are rotated. After that, when the player presses the stop button corresponding to the predetermined reel, the reel stop control means controls the rotation of the corresponding reel based on the internal winning combination and the timing when the stop button is pressed. To do. A main control circuit described later also serves as the reel stop control means.

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

  The reel stop control means, when the internal winning combination permitting the combination display of the symbols relating to the winning is determined, the combination of the symbols is normally placed on the activated line within a prescribed time of 190 msec (4 symbols). The rotation of the reel is stopped so as to be displayed as much as possible. In addition, the reel stop control means, for example, at the time of operation of a challenge bonus (CB) and a middle bonus (MB) that continuously operate CB, which is a second-class special accessory described later, for one or more reels. The reel rotation is stopped so that the symbol combination is displayed along the winning determination line (effective line) as much as possible within the prescribed time of 75 msec (for one frame). Furthermore, the reel stop control means uses various prescribed times corresponding to the gaming state, and stops the rotation of the reel so that a combination of symbols which is not permitted to be displayed by the internal winning combination is not displayed along the activated line. Let

  In this way, when the rotations of the plurality of reels are all stopped, the winning determination means determines whether or not the symbol combination displayed along the activated line is related to winning. This winning determination means also serves as a main control circuit described later. When it is determined by the winning determination means that the combination of symbols displayed is related to winning, a bonus such as payout of medals is given to the player. In the pachi-slot, a series of flows as described above is performed as one game.

  In addition, in the pachi-slot, in the series of flows described above, various effects are performed using the image display performed by the display device, the light output performed by various lamps, the sound output performed by the speaker, or a combination thereof. Be seen.

  Specifically, when the start lever is operated, a random number value for production (hereinafter, referred to as a "random number value for production") is extracted in addition to the random number value used for determining the internal winning combination described above. . When the random number value for effect is extracted, the effect content determination means randomly determines the effect content to be executed this time from a plurality of kinds of effect content associated with the internal winning combination. A sub-control circuit, which will be described later, also serves as the effect contents determination means.

  When the content of the effect is determined, the effect executing means executes the corresponding effect in association with each trigger such as the start of the rotation of the reel, the stop of the rotation of each reel, the determination of the presence or absence of the winning. In this way, the pachi-slot provides the player with the opportunity to know or anticipate the determined internal winning combination (in other words, the combination of the symbols to be aimed for) by executing the effect associated with the internal winning combination. Therefore, the interest of the player can be improved.

<Game state>
Here, the game state and the transition between the game states provided in the pachi-slot of the present embodiment will be described.

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

  As the normal game state, a state in which a bonus game is carried over (hereinafter, referred to as “bonus flag state”) and a state in which other general games are performed (hereinafter, referred to as “general game state”) are provided. .

  Further, as the 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 type 1 special accessory called a continuous bonus device for a bonus related to a regular bonus (hereinafter, referred to as "RB"), and continuously operates the "RB". Further, “MB” is a so-called accessory continuous actuation device related to a challenge bonus (hereinafter, referred to as “CB”), which is a so-called second-class special accessory, and continuously operates “CB”.

  Therefore, the BB game state and the MB game state are provided as the bonus game states, and the BB flag state and the MB flag state are provided as the bonus flag states.

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

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

  The bonus game state ends when the total number of medals (game media) paid out in the bonus game exceeds the specified number. Therefore, when the total number of medals paid out in the bonus game exceeds the specified number, the game state shifts from the bonus game state to the normal game state. In the present embodiment, the operation of BB ends when the total payout number of medals exceeds the specified number "342", and the operation of MB causes the total payout number of medals to exceed the specified number "129". It ends when it becomes.

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

<Structure of pachi-slot>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 2 to 4, the structure of the pachi-slot in the present embodiment will be described. Functionally, the pachi-slot of the present embodiment is mainly a main control unit that controls various operations related to the progress of the game and the various operations, a sub-control unit that performs the game, and a main control. Part and a gaming machine housing part for mounting the sub-control part. The main control unit includes a main control circuit (main board) described later and various peripheral devices (various operation buttons, reel unit, etc.) connected thereto. The sub-control unit includes a sub-control circuit (sub-board) described later and various peripheral devices controlled by the sub-control circuit (including a display device, a speaker, a lamp group, and various effect devices such as a reel backlight). Below, the content of each component will be described more specifically.

[Appearance structure]
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the external structure of the pachi-slot 1. In addition, FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a form of a symbol display area displayed in the reel display window.

  The pachi-slot 1 includes an exterior body 2 as shown in FIG. The exterior body 2 has a cabinet 2a that houses reels, circuit boards, and the like, and a front door 2b that is attached to the cabinet 2a so as to be openable and closable. Handles 7 are provided on both sides of the cabinet 2a (only one handle 7 is shown in FIG. 2). The grip 7 is a recess that can be carried by the carrier when carrying the pachi-slot 1.

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

  In the present embodiment, as an effect using the reel backlight, for example, an effect (flash effect described later) of turning on and off each reel backlight in a predetermined pattern (flash pattern) during a game lock described later is prepared. Has been done. Further, as an effect using the reel backlight, an effect of turning off the reel backlight of the reel that has been stopped for each stop operation of the reel (a reel extinguishing effect described later) and the like are prepared.

  The front door 2b includes a door body 9, a front panel 10, and a display device 11. The door body 9 is openably and closably attached to the cabinet 2a 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 part of the door body 9 and is composed of a plurality of LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) arranged in a matrix. Then, the display device 11 performs an effect (notification) by a dot pattern represented by turning on and off a plurality of LEDs. The present invention is not limited to this, and the display device 11 provided above the display window portion 4 may be a liquid crystal display device.

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

  Each display window shows a specific example of the symbol display area according to the present invention, and is formed of a transparent member such as an acrylic plate. The three display windows 4L, 4C, 4R are provided at positions overlapping with the arrangement area of the three reels when viewed from the front (player side), and are located in front of the three reels (player side). Is provided as follows. 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, each display window has three (a predetermined number of) consecutively arranged among a plurality of types of symbols drawn on the reel when the rotation of the corresponding reel provided behind the display window is stopped. ) Is set to a size that can display the design. That is, in the frame of each display window, as shown in FIG. 3, upper, middle, and lower regions are provided, and one symbol is displayed in each region. Therefore, in this embodiment, the symbols on the reels can be displayed in the 3 × 3 array form on the display window portion 4 constituted by the three display windows 4L, 4C, 4R.

  Then, in the present embodiment, in the symbols displayed in the 3 × 3 array form, the pseudo line (virtual line) set from the left display window 4L to the right display window 4R is used to determine whether or not to win. It is defined as a line (hereinafter, referred to as “effective line”) for making a determination.

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

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

  Further, three BET lamps 8 lined up in the vertical direction are provided in a part of the area on the left side of the front panel 10 facing the player. 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 for one game.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the number of medals (inserted number) 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 portion 12 is provided substantially at the center of the door body 9. The pedestal portion 12 is provided with various devices (medal slot 13, MAX bet button 14, 1BET button 15, start lever 16, three stop buttons 17L, 17C, 17R) which are objects to be operated by the player. .

  The medal insertion slot 13 is provided to receive medals that are dropped onto the pachi-slot 1 from the outside by the player. The medals received from the medal insertion slot 13 are used for one game with a preset number (for example, 3) as an upper limit. The amount exceeding the preset number can be deposited inside the pachi-slot 1 (a so-called credit function).

  The MAX bet button 14 and the 1 BET button 15 are provided to determine the number of coins to be used for one game from the medals stored inside the pachi-slot 1. Although not shown in FIG. 2, the pedestal portion 12 is provided with a settlement button. The settlement button is provided to pull out (discard) the medals stored inside the pachi-slot 1 to the outside.

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

  Further, the pedestal portion 12 is provided with a 7-segment display 6 made up of 7-segment LEDs. The 7-segment display 6 is provided with the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a privilege (hereinafter referred to as “payout number”) and the number of medals deposited inside the pachi-slot 1 (hereinafter referred to as “credit number”). ), Information such as the number of inserted medals (hereinafter referred to as “BET number”) for playing a game is digitally displayed.

  A medal payout opening 18, a medal receiving tray 19, speakers 20L, 20R (voice generating means), etc. are provided at the lower portion of the door body 9. The medal payout opening 18 guides the medals ejected by driving a medal payout device 33 (see FIGS. 4 and 5) described later to the outside. The medal tray 19 stores the medals discharged from the medal payout opening 18. In addition, the speakers 20L and 20R output sound effects and music such as music corresponding to the effect contents.

[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-shaped member) having an open front surface. A main board 31 on which a main control circuit 41 described later (see FIG. 5 described later) is mounted is provided in the upper part of the cabinet 2a. The main control circuit 41 is a circuit for controlling the main operation of the game in the pachi-slot 1 and the flow between the operations, such as the determination of the internal winning combination, the rotation and stop of each reel, the determination of whether or not there is a winning. The specific configuration of the main control circuit 41 will be described later.

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

  A medal payout device 33 (hereinafter, referred to as a “hopper 33”) having a structure capable of accommodating a large amount of medals and discharging them one by one is provided in the lower portion of the cabinet 2a. A power supply device 34 that supplies necessary power to each device included in the pachi-slot 1 is provided on one side portion (left side in the example illustrated in FIG. 4) of the hopper 33 in the cabinet 2a.

  A sub-board 32 on which a sub-control circuit 42 described later (see FIGS. 5 and 6 described later) is mounted is provided on the upper surface of the back surface (the portion opposite to the display screen side) of the front door 2b. The sub-control circuit 42 (production control means) is a circuit for controlling execution of production using the display device 11, the speakers 20L and 20R, the lamp group 21, the 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 at a substantially central portion on 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 the medal inserted from the outside through the medal insertion slot 13 (see FIG. 2) are proper, and the medals that are determined to be proper are in the hopper 33. I will guide you to. Although not shown in FIG. 4, a medal sensor 35S (see FIG. 5, which will be described later) for detecting the passage of an appropriate medal is provided on the path of the medal in the selector 35.

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

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

[Main control circuit]
The main control circuit 41 is mainly composed of a microcomputer 50 installed on a circuit board (main board 31). As other constituent elements, 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 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 a control program for various processes executed by the main CPU 51, a data table such as an internal lottery table, data for transmitting various control commands (commands) to the sub control circuit 42, and the like. . The main RAM 53 is provided with a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination determined by executing the control program.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Each of the three stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R has a configuration in which the momentum thereof is proportional to the output number of the pulse, and the rotation axis can be stopped at a designated angle based on the output number of the pulse. Further, 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 constant angle. The three reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the three stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R represent 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 that a pulse is output to the corresponding stepping motor to determine the rotation angle of each reel (specifically, how many symbols the reel has. Just manage).

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

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

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

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

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

  Various control programs executed by the sub CPU 81 are stored in the program storage area. 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 value for performance is extracted to determine the content of the performance (performance data), and An effect registration task for performing registration, a drawing control task for controlling display of an image on the display device 11 based on the determined effect contents, a lamp control task for controlling light output by the lamp group 21, and a speaker 20L. , 20R for controlling the sound output by the voice control task and the like.

  In the data storage area, for example, a storage area for storing various data tables, a storage area for storing effect data forming various effect contents, a storage area for storing animation data related to image creation, BGM (background music) and effects. Various storage areas such as a storage area for storing sound data regarding sound and a storage area for storing lamp data regarding a pattern of turning on / off light are included.

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

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the sub-control circuit 42 is connected with peripheral devices such as the display device 11, the speakers 20L and 20R, and the lamp group 21. That is, the operations of these peripheral devices are controlled by the sub control circuit 42.

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 81, the rendering processor 84, the drawing RAM 85 (including the frame buffer), and the driver 86 create a video according to the animation data specified by the effect contents, and the created video is displayed by the display device 11. To be done.

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

<Structure of data table stored in main ROM>
Next, the configuration of various data tables stored in the main ROM 52 will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 33.

[Design placement table]
First, the symbol arrangement table will be described with reference to FIG. The symbol arrangement table, the position of each symbol in the respective rotation directions of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R, and the data specifying the type of the symbol arranged at each position (hereinafter, "symbol code" (Fig. 7) refer to 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 area in the frame of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R is defined as "0". Then, in each reel, in the order of advancing in the rotation direction of the reel (the direction from the symbol position "20" to the symbol position "0" in FIG. 7) based on the symbol position "0", the value of the symbol counter corresponds to " "0" to "20" are assigned to each symbol as symbol positions. In the present specification, in the symbol arrangement shown in FIG. 7, the direction in which the value of the symbol position decreases is referred to as “forward” in the reel rotation direction (variable display direction of the symbol), and the value of the symbol position decreases. The direction is referred to as “rear” in the reel rotation direction (variation display direction of symbols).

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

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in the symbol arrangement table, the symbol “V1” (third special symbol) at the symbol position “17” in the left reel 3L, the symbol “V2” (third special symbol) at the symbol position “18” 1 special symbol) and the symbol "V1" at 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 a symbol aspect similar to that of the symbol "V2" is arranged. The symbol group (hereinafter, referred to as "three consecutive V symbols") composed of the symbol "V2" at the symbol position "18" and similar V-shaped symbols ("V1") arranged before and after the symbol "V2", is the timing of pressing. It can be a mark for planning.

[Design combination table]
Next, the symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9. The symbol combination table defines a correspondence relationship between a symbol combination predetermined according to the type of privilege, a display combination (storage area), and the number of payouts.

  In this embodiment, when the symbol combination displayed in the area on the activated line of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R matches the symbol combination (combination) defined in the symbol combination table, the prize is won. Is determined. Then, when it is determined that the prize has been won, the player is provided with benefits such as payout of medals, operation of replay, and operation of bonus.

  In addition, when the symbol combination displayed along the activated line does not match any of the symbol combinations defined in the symbol combination table, a so-called "miss" occurs. That is, in the present embodiment, by not defining the symbol combination corresponding to the “miss” in the symbol combination table, the symbol combination of the “miss” is defined.

  The various data described in the display combination column in the symbol combination table are data for identifying the symbol combinations displayed along the activated 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.

  Further, the data in the "storage area" of the display combination column is data for designating a display combination storage area described later (see FIG. 34 described later) in which the corresponding display combination is stored. In this embodiment, 12 display combination storing areas are provided. Then, in the present embodiment, display combinations having the same bit pattern (1-byte data pattern) and different contents are managed as different display combinations due to the difference in "storage area".

  The numerical value described in the payout number column in the symbol combination table indicates the number of medals to be paid out to the player. In a combination of symbols for which a numerical value of 1 or more is defined as data in the payout number column, the same number of medals as that numerical value is paid out.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 8, when a combination (bonus combination) having a name “C_Red 7”, “C_V2” or “C_V1” is determined as a display combination (when the bonus combination is won), BB is displayed. Is activated, and when the combination (bonus combination) with the name “C_BAR” is determined as the display combination, the MB is activated.

  Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 8, when the combination (replay combination) having the name “C_Replay1” or “C_Replay2” is determined as the display combination, the replay (replay) is activated.

  Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 8, the number of inserted medals (multiplied number) for each unit game is 1 or 3, and any one of the names “C_watermelon 1” to “C_watermelon 4” is displayed as a display combination. When the winning combination (small winning combination) is determined, 15 medals are paid out. On the other hand, when the number of inserted medals for each unit game is two and any combination (small combination) of the names “C_watermelon 1” to “C_watermelon4” is determined as the display combination, 10 medals are determined. Will be paid out.

  Further, for example, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the number of inserted medals for each unit game is one or two, and a small amount relating to a cherry symbol (“cherry 1” and “cherry 2”) as a display combination. When the roles (excluding the names "C_Bellcelli", "C_Special Celli 1", "C_Special Celli 2", and "C_JAC Celli 1" to "C_JAC Celli 3") are awarded, 10 medals are paid out. Is done. On the other hand, when the number of medals to be inserted for each unit game is three and the small winning combination relating to the cherry symbol is determined as the display combination, one medal is paid out.

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

  The game state flag is data for identifying the type of bonus game in which the 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 status flag indicating the BB gaming status, the RB gaming status, the MB gaming status and the CB gaming status is provided (see FIG. 35 described later).

  In the present embodiment, the same BB is started when the stop display (the winning of the bonus combination) of the symbol combination related to the combination (bonus combination) of the name “C_Red 7”, “C_V1” or “C_V2” is started. Manage with flags. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the BB that is started when the bonus combination of the name “C_Red 7” is won and the BB that is started when the bonus combination of the name “C_V1” is won. The BB that is started when the winning of the bonus combination of “C_V2” is triggered may be managed by 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 has exceeded a prescribed number (payout number) that triggers the end of the bonus game. In the present embodiment, the operation of the BB which is started upon the stop display of the symbol combination related to the bonus combination of the name “C_Red 7”, “C_V1” or “C_V2” is the payout of medals exceeding the specified number “342”. Ends when is performed. In addition, the operation of the MB which is started upon the stop display of the symbol combination related to the bonus combination of the name “C_BAR” ends when the medals exceeding the specified number “129” are paid out.

  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 changed every time a medal is paid out through the bonus operation. Is subtracted. Then, on condition that the value of the bonus end number counter is updated to less than "0", the operation of the corresponding bonus ends.

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

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

  In each internal lottery table, the lottery value is set (set) to adjust the expected value of the internal lottery (an expected value of the privilege given to the player) such as a preset bonus combination or a small combination. It is defined every 1 to 6). This setting is changed using, for example, a reset switch (not shown) and a setting key switch (not shown).

  In the internal lottery process of the present embodiment, random number values extracted from a predetermined numerical value range “0 to 65535” are sequentially subtracted by a lottery value defined according to each winning number. Then, an internal lottery is carried out by determining whether or not the result of the subtraction becomes negative (whether a so-called "carry" has occurred). In other words, it means that the winning number when the result of the subtraction becomes negative (a "digit" occurs) is won.

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

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

(1) Internal Lottery Table for General Game FIGS. 11A to 11C show an internal lottery table for general game.

  FIG. 11A is an internal lottery table used when the number of inserted medals (number of medals) for each unit game is one in the normal game state. In the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 11A, since the lottery values are defined for the respective winning numbers 1 to 6, the number of lotteries (the number of times the lottery value is subtracted) in the table is six. In addition, referring to the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 11A, for example, the probability of winning the winning number “2” (internal winning combination of the abbreviation “F_Red 7BB”) in setting 6 is 1/65536.

  FIG. 11B is an internal lottery table used when the number of inserted medals (multiplication number) for each unit game is two in the normal game state. In the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 11B, a lottery value is defined for each of the winning numbers 1 to 8, so that the number of lotteries (the number of times the lottery value is subtracted) in the table is eight. In addition, referring to the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 11B, for example, the probability of winning the winning number “2” (the internal winning combination of the abbreviation “F_Red 7BB”) in setting 6 is 1/65536.

  FIG. 11C is an internal lottery table used when the number of inserted medals (multiplication number) for each unit game is 3 in the normal game state. In the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 11C, a lottery value is defined for each of the winning numbers 1 to 19, so that the number of lotteries (the number of times the lottery value is subtracted) in the table is 19 times. In addition, referring to the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 11C, for example, the probability of winning the winning number “2” (the internal winning combination of the abbreviation “F_Red 7BB”) in setting 6 is 70/65536.

(2) BB flag internal lottery table FIGS. 12A to 12C show BB flag internal lottery tables. In the present embodiment, “between BB flags” means a symbol corresponding to the internal winning combination after the internal winning combination relating to BB (abbreviation “F_Red 7BB” or “F_VBB” internal winning combination) is won. It is the period until the combination is displayed as stopped on the activated line (the period during which the internal winning combination relating to BB is carried over).

  FIG. 12A is an internal lottery table used when the number of inserted medals (multiplication number) for each unit game is one in the BB flag state. In the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 12A, since the lottery values are defined for the respective winning numbers 1 to 3, the number of lotteries (the number of times the lottery value is subtracted) in the table is three. It should be noted that, with reference to the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 12A, for example, the probability of winning the winning number “2” (the internal winning combination of the abbreviation “F_Replay”) in setting 6 is 8978/65536.

  FIG. 12B is an internal lottery table used when the number of inserted medals (multiplication number) for each unit game is two in the BB flag state. In the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 12B, a lottery value is defined for each of the winning numbers 1 to 3, so the number of lottery times (the number of times the lottery value is subtracted) in the table is three. It is to be noted that, with reference to the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 12B, for example, the probability of winning the winning number “2” (the internal winning combination of the abbreviation “F_Replay”) in setting 6 is 8978/65536.

  FIG. 12C is an internal lottery table used when the number of inserted medals (multiplication number) for each unit game is 3 in the BB flag state. In the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 12C, a lottery value is defined for each of the winning numbers 1 to 7, so the number of lotteries (the number of times the lottery value is subtracted) in the table is seven. It is to be noted that, with reference to the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 12C, for example, the probability of winning the winning number “2” (the internal winning combination of “F_Replay”) in setting 6 is 8978/65536.

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

  FIG. 13A is an internal lottery table used when the number of inserted medals (multiplication number) for each unit game is one in the MB flag state. In the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 13A, since the lottery values are defined for the respective winning numbers 1 to 3, the number of lotteries (the number of times the lottery value is subtracted) in the table is three. It should be noted that, with reference to the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 13A, for example, the probability of winning the winning number “2” (the internal winning combination of the abbreviation “F_Replay”) in setting 6 is 8978/65536.

  FIG. 13B is an internal lottery table used when the number of inserted medals (multiplication number) for each unit game is two in the MB flag state. In the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 13B, a lottery value is defined for each of the winning numbers 1 to 3, so the number of lotteries (the number of times the lottery value is subtracted) in the table is three. It should be noted that, with reference to the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 13B, for example, the probability of winning the winning number “2” (internal winning combination of “F_Replay”) in setting 6 is 8978/65536.

  FIG. 13C is an internal lottery table used when the number of inserted medals (multiplication number) for each unit game is three in the MB flag state. In the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 13C, since the lottery values are defined for the respective winning numbers 1 to 7, the number of lotteries (the number of times the lottery value is subtracted) in the table is seven. It is to be noted that, with reference to the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 13C, for example, the probability of winning the winning number “2” (the internal winning combination of the abbreviation “F_Replay”) in setting 6 is 8978/65536.

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

  FIG. 14A is an internal lottery table used in the BB game state. In the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 14A, since the lottery values are defined for the respective winning numbers 1 to 3, the number of lotteries (the number of times the lottery value is subtracted) in the table is three. In addition, referring to the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 14A, for example, the probability of winning the winning number “2” (internal winning combination of abbreviated name “F_BB bell”) in setting 6 is 35738/65536.

  FIG. 14B is an internal lottery table used in the MB gaming state. In the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 14B, a lottery value is defined for each of the winning numbers 1 to 3, so the number of lotteries (number of times the lottery value is subtracted) in the table is three. In addition, referring to the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 14B, for example, in setting 6, the probability of winning the winning number “2” (the internal winning combination of the abbreviation “F_Special CB Bell (Replay)”) is 29798/65536. Become.

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

  The various data described in the display combination column of the display combination determination table is for identifying the combination of symbols which are permitted to be displayed along the activated line set over the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R. The data. The "data" in the display combination column is represented by 1-byte data in the same manner as the "data" in the display combination column in the symbol combination table shown in FIG. 8 and FIG. A unique combination of symbols is assigned to it. The 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).

  When the small win / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer are “0”, the content of the “internal winning combination” is “miss”, which is the symbol combination table shown in FIGS. 8 and 9. It means that the display of all the symbol combinations (combinations) defined by is not permitted.

  In each of the display combination determination tables shown in FIGS. 15 to 18, the display combination (winning combination) related to the operation of the bonus is defined for each of the bonus data pointers “1” to “3”, and the small combination / replay is performed. For each of the data pointers "1" to "11", a display combination (winning combination) relating to a small combination and a replay combination is defined. That is, the display combination determination table includes a correspondence relationship between the bonus data pointer and the display combination related to the operation of the bonus, and the small combination / replay data pointer and the display combination related to the payout of medals or the display combination related to the operation of the replay. Stipulates the correspondence relationship with.

  For example, when "1" (internal winning combination of abbreviated name "F_red7BB") is acquired as the bonus data pointer, as shown in FIG. 15, the winning winning display combination is the name "C_red7". And a display combination related to the name “C_V2”. Further, for example, when "1" is acquired as the small win / replay data pointer, the winning winning display combination is related to the display combination relating to the name "C_Replay1" and the name "C_Replay2". It serves as a display.

[Reel stop initial setting table]
Hereinafter, in the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, various tables used during reel stop control will be described. In the present embodiment, when the reel stop control is performed with the maximum number of sliding pieces (the number of specific symbols) as one frame. The various tables for reel stop control used for are provided separately from the various tables for reel stop control used when the reel stop control is performed with the maximum number of sliding pieces (the number of specific symbols) being four frames. Further, in this specification, in order to simplify the description, only the various tables for reel stop control used when the reel stop control is performed with the maximum number of slide frames set to 4 frames will be described, and the maximum number of slide frames will be 1 frame. The description of various tables for reel stop control used when performing reel stop control will be omitted.

  First, the reel stop initialization table will be described with reference to FIGS. 19 and 20. The reel stop initialization table defines a correspondence relationship between the spinning cylinder stop number and various data used for the pull-in priority table selection process, which will be described later, and the sliding frame number determination process, which will be described later.

  Specifically, the reel stop initialization table includes a spinning cylinder stop number, determination data for each pressing order (pull-in priority table number and pull-in priority selection table number), and irregular press table selection data (line change status and Irregular 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 / third stop table) No.) and the search order table selection data (when there is a pull-in request and when there is no pull-in request).

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, the number for spinning body stop (“0” to “16”) is the number of medals inserted (multiplied number) per game 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 inserted medals is three, if the internal winning combination is the internal winning combination of the abbreviation "F_Replay", "1" is set to the spinning cylinder stop number. Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, even with the same spinning body stop number, various data associated with the spinning body stop number changes according to the game state.

  It should be noted that “in the normal game” described in the winning combination column of the reel stop initialization table shown in FIG. 19 and FIG. 20 indicates a general game state, and “in C_BAR inside” indicates a state between MB flags (also in the MB winning game). Including). “Inside C_V1” indicates a state between BB flags (including a BB winning game) in which a display combination (BB combination) related to the name “C_V1” is carried over, and “Inside F_Red 7BB inside” indicates a name “C_V2”. ] And “C_Red 7” are carried over between the BB flags (including the BB winning game). In addition, "all game state" described in the winning combination column indicates all game states.

  The attraction-in priority table number and attraction-in priority selection table number defined in the column of the determination data for each pressing order are data used in the attraction-in priority table selection processing. For example, if the pull-in priority table number corresponding to the spinning cylinder stop number is defined in the reel stop initialization table, the pull-in priority table number defined in the pull-in priority table (see FIG. 29 described later) is set. It is possible to obtain data regarding the priority order of the corresponding display combination. If the pull-in priority table number corresponding to the spinning cylinder stop number is not defined in the reel stop initialization table, the pull-in priority table selection table (FIG. 27 and FIG. 28 described later) is referred to, and the pull-in priority table is referred to. The pull-in priority table number corresponding to the order selection table number is determined.

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

  The forward press table change data, the forward press first stop table number, and the forward press table change initial data selection value are the stop table to be referred to when the forward press is performed during the reel stop operation (described later). 25 (see FIG. 25). It should be noted that, in the present specification, the “forward push” is a stop operation when the first stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L, and specifically, “left center right” and “left center right”. 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 designating a search order table (see FIGS. 30A to 30C described later) to be referred to when determining slide piece number determination data described below when the reels are stopped. In addition, "Withdrawal request" described in the search order table selection data column of the reel stop initialization table shown in FIG. 19 and FIG. 20 indicates that the stop operation of the symbol is based on the priority of the display combination and the like. The case where it is necessary to change from the stop position of the symbol at the performed timing to a predetermined stop position within the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces is shown. On the other hand, “No pull-in request” described in the search order table selection data column indicates a 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 pieces is 4, basically, the rotation of the corresponding reel is controlled to stop within 190 msec after the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 17S. It Specifically, one of the number of sliding symbols "0" to "4" is added to the value of the symbol counter corresponding to the reel when the stop operation is detected, and the value is obtained. The symbol position is determined as the symbol position where the rotation of the reel stops (this is referred to as the "scheduled stop position"). The symbol position corresponding to the value of the symbol counter corresponding to the reel when the stop operation is detected is the symbol position at which the rotation of the reel starts to be stopped, and this is referred to as the “stop start position”.

  That is, the number of sliding pieces is the amount of rotation of the reel from when the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 17S until the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped. In other words, it is the number of symbols passing through the middle area in the display window of each reel in the period from when the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 17S until 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.

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

  In addition, in the present embodiment, when there is a more appropriate number of sliding pieces than the number of sliding pieces (hereinafter referred to as “slip piece number determination data”) acquired based on a stop table described later, a pull-in priority table described later. The number of sliding pieces is changed with reference to (see FIG. 29 described later). Then, the number-of-slip-pieces determination data is referred to for determining the search order when comparing the priorities of the respective symbols from the stop start position to the symbol position four frames ahead, which is the maximum number of slide symbols.

  In the present embodiment, the stop table to be referred to is selectively used according to the forward push and the irregular push. If it is the forward push, the first push stop table at the forward push (see FIGS. 21 to 23 described later) and the second / third stop stop table at the forward push (see FIG. 25 described later) are referred to. . On the other hand, in the case of irregular pressing, the irregular pressing stop table (see FIG. 26 described later) is referred to.

[Stop table for 1st stop when pushing forward]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 21 to 23, the stop table for first pressing at the time of forward pressing will be described. The forward stop first stop table includes the forward stop first stop table numbers “00” to “14”, the stop start positions “0” to “20” of the left reel 3L, and the number of sliding pieces. It defines the correspondence between decision data and change status.

  For example, if the first stop table number at the time of 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 becomes "1". "become. The change status is used when referring to the forward-pressing control change table (see FIGS. 24A and 24B described later) described later.

[Control change table when pressing forward]
Next, an example of the forward-pressing control change table will be described with reference to FIGS. 24A and 24B. Note that FIG. 24A is a forward-pressing control change table when the forward-pressing table change data is “00”, and FIG. 24B is a forward-pressing control change table when the forward-pressing table change data is “01”. It is a control change table.

  The forward change control change table includes the change target position (scheduled stop position of the left reel 3L), the change status, and the changed left first stop table number after stop (stop table for second / third stop at forward press). No.) is specified. For example, the forward press table change data acquired based on the reel stop initial setting table (see FIGS. 19 and 20) is “00”, and the forward press first stop table for stop (see FIGS. 21 to 23). ), The change status acquired based on (1) is “0”, and the planned stop position of the left reel 3L is “08”, the forward-pressing control change table shown in FIG. 24A is referred to, The changed left first stop table number after stop (corresponding to the second and third stop table numbers at the time of forward pressing) becomes "(C line) table 14". If the left first stop table number after stop (the second / third stop table number when pressing forward) is not registered as the target position in the control change table when pressing forward, the stop table number is changed. Does not change.

[Stop table for 2nd and 3rd stop when pressing forward and stop table for anomalous pressing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 25 and FIG. 26, the forward pressing second / third stopping stop table and the irregular pressing stop table will be described. The forward stop second / third stop table and the irregular stop table define 1-byte stop data according to each of the symbol positions “0” to “20”.

  The stop table for second / third stop at the time of forward pressing shown in FIG. 25 is the table number for the second / third stop at the time of forward pressing (the left first stop table number after stop in FIGS. 24A and 24B after change). ) Is "08". Further, the irregular pressing stop table shown in FIG. 26 is referred to when the irregular pressing stop table number is “07”.

  The stop data defined by each stop table of the second / third stop table for forward pressing and the stop table for irregular pressing is appropriate as a position at which the symbol position associated with itself stops the rotation of the reel. It has information about whether or not. Then, this stop data includes information indicating whether or not the corresponding symbol position is appropriate as a position for stopping the rotation of the reel, a bit corresponding to the column of "A line" and a column of "B line" in each stop table. Is assigned to the bit corresponding to. The stop data is defined by allocating information of which of these two types of information should be adopted to the bit corresponding to the column of "line change" in each stop table.

  That is, the forward pressing second / third stopping stop table and the irregular pressing stop table define a plurality of ways of determining the position at which the reel rotation is stopped. Therefore, even if the stop start position is the same symbol position, it is possible to change the position at which the rotation of the reel is stopped based on the stop position at the first stop. By adopting such a configuration, information can be compressed.

  The data for determining the number of sliding pieces is determined as follows. First, which of the eight bit strings (the data in the leftmost column in the figure corresponding to bit 1) forming the stop data is referred to is specified according to the type of the stop button in which the stop operation is detected. For example, when the middle stop button 17C is pressed, the column of "medium reel A line data" of bit 4 is designated.

  Then, with reference to the designated bit string, for each symbol position from the stop start position to the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols, a search is sequentially performed as to whether or not "1" is defined as the corresponding data. 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 this difference is used as the number-of-slide-pieces determination data.

  It should be noted that whether or not to change the reference bit string from the "A line" column to the "B line" column is referred to the "line change" column, and "1" is defined in the data corresponding to the stop start position. It is determined by whether or not it has been done. Next, when it is determined to change the line, the column of "B line" is designated thereafter, and the above search is performed. Then, the number-of-slip-pieces determination data is acquired based on the search result.

[Import priority table selection table]
Next, the attraction-in priority table selection table will be described with reference to FIGS. 27 and 28. The attraction priority table selection table (No. 1) shown in FIG. 27 is a table referred to when the attraction priority selection table number is any of “00” to “05”, and is shown in FIG. 28. The attraction-in priority table selection table (No. 2) is a table that is referred to when the attraction-in priority selection table number is any of “06” to “09”.

  The attraction priority table selection table provided for each attraction priority selection table number is a combination of the attraction priority 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 attraction-in priority table number are defined. The attraction-in priority table number defined in each attraction-in priority table selection table is data for obtaining information regarding the priority of the display combination defined in the attraction-in priority table (see FIG. 29 described later). is there.

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

  The pull-in priority table is used for searching whether or not there is a more appropriate number of sliding pieces in addition to the number of sliding pieces obtained based on the stop table. The priority order is data defining the order in which the symbols are stopped and displayed (pulled in) preferentially among the types of the combination of symbols related to winning. 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. 15 to 17 and in FIGS. 8 and 9. Similarly 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 pieces is acquired based on the above-described first stop table for forward stop first stop (see FIGS. 21 to 23). However, if there is a more appropriate number of sliding pieces other than this 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, based on the priority of the combination of symbols that allows the stop display associated with the internal winning combination, a more appropriate number of sliding pieces. decide.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 29, not only the priority of the display combination (combination of symbols) is different according to the attraction-in priority table number, but also the number of divisions of the priority is different. Specifically, when the attraction-in priority table number is "00", the priority division number is 5, and when the attraction-in priority table number is any of "01" to "03". , The priority division number is 4, and when the attraction-in priority table number is "04", the priority division number is 3. In order to simplify the description, the priority order when the attraction-in priority table number is “01” will be described, and the description of the priority order in the other attraction-in priority table numbers will be omitted.

  When the attraction-in priority table number is “01”, the priority “1” includes the names “C_CB bell 1” to “C_CB bell 10”, “C_7 bell 1”, “C_7 bell 2”, and “C_V bell”. , "C_crossbell1" to "C_crossbell4", "C_CB watermelon 1", "C_CB watermelon 2", "C_bell", and pull-in data of the roles corresponding to "C_watermelon 1" to "C_watermelon 4" Is prescribed. The priority order “2” includes 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 celli C1" to "C_normal celli C7", "C_normal celli D1" to "C_normal celli D8", "C_normal celli E1" to "C_normal celli E5", "C_BAR celli A", " "C_BELLCHERRY", "C_JAC CELLY 1" to "C_JAC CELLY 3", "C_ANY CELL A1" to "C_ANY CELL A4", and "C_ANY CELL B1" to "C_ANY CELL B5" are included in the attraction data. To be done.

  In the priority order “3”, lead-in data of the winning combinations corresponding to the names “C_Chance winning combination”, “C_Reach eye winning combination”, “C_BAR celli B1”, and “C_BAR celli B2” are defined. Further, the priority “4” defines the pull-in data of the winning combinations corresponding to the names “C_Red 7”, “C_V2”, “C_V1”, and “C_BAR”.

  When the attraction-in priority table number is "01", the stop display (drawing) of the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination defined in the priority "1" is more than the stop display of the other symbol combinations. Is also given priority.

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

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

  The search order table defines the sliding piece number determination data obtained based on the above-mentioned stop table and the 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 are a plurality of sliding pieces having the same priority, and the search order table having a higher search order is applied.

  In the present embodiment, as will be described later with reference to the priority attraction-in control process in FIG. 70, each numerical value is searched sequentially from the lower search order “5” of the search order table, and the search order “1” is supported. The priority will be applied to the number of sliding pieces from the number that is set. Further, in the present embodiment, during the MB (CB) operation, for reels other than the reel having the maximum number of sliding pieces of one frame, the maximum number of sliding pieces is set to four and the reel stop control is performed.

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

  The pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, when the start lever is operated (when the lever is ON), and / or after the rotation of all reels is stopped and the display combination (winning combination) is confirmed, the game is played for a certain period of time. It is provided with a function of executing an operation called “lock” (hereinafter, this operation is referred to as “game lock”) that invalidates or delays. While the game lock is occurring, even if various operations such as inserting a medal or stopping the stop button are performed, the operation (operation detection) is treated as invalid or delayed. .

  The game lock occurrence lottery table is used when determining the content (game lock type and lock time) of the game lock executed after all reels have stopped rotating and the display combination (winning combination) has been confirmed (the game lock described later). It is referred to during the lottery process (see FIG. 58). In the present embodiment, an example will be described in which the types of game locks executed after the rotation of all reels is stopped and the display combination is determined are 15 types (including types in which no game lock occurs). The present invention is not limited to this, and the number of types of game locks can be set arbitrarily. Further, in the present embodiment, an example in which the presence or absence and the type of the game lock are determined by the game lock lottery that refers to the game lock occurrence lottery table will be described, 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 to 31C and 32A to 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 winning combination / replay data point). Stipulates the correspondence relationship with.

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

  In the game lock lottery processing with reference to the game lock generation lottery table of the present embodiment, the random number for effect (random number denominator = 128) extracted from a predetermined numerical value range “0 to 127” is set to each lock command number. The lottery value specified for is sequentially subtracted. Then, the lottery is performed by determining whether the result of the subtraction is negative (whether a so-called "carry" has occurred). Then, 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 occurrence lottery table that is referred to in the normal game state. In the game lock lottery processing with reference to this game lock generation lottery table (general game), when the internal winning combination is the role of the abbreviation “F_Replay” (when the small win / replay data pointer is “1”) Has a probability of 127/128 for winning the lock command number "1" (game lock type "Niagara"), and a probability of 1/128 for winning the lock command number "2" (game lock type "Mayame").

  FIG. 31B is a game lock occurrence lottery table that is referred to in a game (unit game) in which a bonus combination (MB) of the abbreviation “F_MB” is won. In the game lock lottery processing with reference to the game lock generation lottery table (at the time of MB winning), for example, when the winning combination of the abbreviation “F_Replay” is a winning combination (the small win / replay data pointer is “1”). In the case of), the lock command number "0" (game lock type "none") is won with a probability of 32/128, and the lock command number "2" (game lock type "Mayu rain") with a probability of 96/128. Win the prize.

  FIG. 31C is a game lock generation lottery table that is referred to in a game (unit game) in which a bonus combination (BB) of the abbreviation “F_VBB” is won. In the game lock lottery processing with reference to this game lock generation lottery table (at the time of VBB winning), for example, when the winning combination of the abbreviation “F_Replay” is a winning combination (the small winning / replaying data pointer is “1”). In the case), the lock command number “0” (game lock type “none”) is won with a probability of 128/128 (100%). That is, in the game in which the bonus combination (BB) of the abbreviation "F_VBB" and the replay combination of the abbreviation "F_Replay" are won, the game lock does not occur.

  FIG. 32A is a game lock occurrence lottery table that is referred to in a game (unit game) in which the bonus combination (BB) of the abbreviation “F_Red 7BB” is won. In the game lock lottery processing with reference to this game lock generation lottery table (red 7BB when winning), for example, when the winning combination of the abbreviation “F_Replay” is a winning combination (the small winning / replaying data pointer is “1”). In some cases), the lock command number "0" (game lock type "none") is won with a probability of 24/128, and the lock command number "2" (game lock type "Mayame") with a probability of 88/128. Is won, and the lock command number “10” (game lock type “premier”) is won with a probability of 16/128.

  32B is a game lock occurrence lottery table that is referred to in the BB flag state or the MB flag state. In the game lock lottery processing with reference to the game lock generation lottery table (between BB and MB flags), for example, when the internal winning combination is the abbreviation “F_Replay” (the small win / replay data pointer is “1”). , The lock command number “0” (game lock type “none”) is won with a probability of 40/128, and the lock command number “1” (game lock type “Niagara”) with a probability of 32/128. ), The lock command number “2” (game lock type “August rain”) is won with a probability of 40/128, and the lock command number “3” (game lock type “rolling”) is awarded with a probability of 16/128. Win the prize.

[Symbol winning operation flag data table]
Next, with reference to FIG. 33, a symbol corresponding winning operation flag data table will be described. The symbol corresponding winning operation flag data table defines the correspondence between the reel type and the data of the internal winning combination that can be displayed according to the symbol of each reel displayed on the winning determination line. That is, the internal winning combination that can be displayed at that time can be determined by referring to the symbol corresponding winning operation flag data table. 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", “1” is stored in the bit corresponding to the displayable internal winning combination. The data defined by the symbol corresponding winning operation flag data table is logically ANDed with the data stored in the symbol code storage area (see FIG. 38 described later) described later and stored.

<Structure of storage area provided in main RAM>
Next, the configuration of various storage areas provided in the main RAM 53 will be described with reference to FIGS. 34 to 40. Although not described here (not shown), the main RAM 53 is also provided with storage areas for various control data, various flags, various counters, etc. used for game lock and the like.

[Display combination storage area, internal winning combination storage area and carry-over 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 storing areas are composed of the display combination storing 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 activated line. Indicates that On the other hand, when all the bits are “0”, it indicates that the combination of symbols related to winning is not displayed on the activated line.

  Further, 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 winning 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. When all the bits are "0", the content of the internal winning combination is "miss".

  Further, the main RAM 53 is provided with a carryover combination storing area. The internal carryover combination storage area is configured similarly to 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 any one of the display combinations of the names “C_Red 7”, “C_V2”, “C_V1” and “C_BAR” is determined as the internal winning combination, the internal winning combination is determined. Is stored in a predetermined area (one of bits 0 to 3) in the internal carryover combination storage area. The carryover combination stored in the carryover combination storing area is until the corresponding symbol combination (for example, "red 7"-"red 7"-"red 7" of "C_red 7") is displayed on the activated line. It is retained without being cleared. While the internal carryover combination is stored in the internal carryover combination storing area, the internal carryover combination is stored in the internal winning combination storage area in addition to the internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery.

[Game status flag storage area]
Next, with reference to FIG. 35, the configuration of the game state flag storage area will be described. The game state flag storage area is composed of game state flag storage areas 1 and 2 each represented by 1-byte data. In the present embodiment, a unique bonus type or RT (replay time) type is assigned to each bit of the game state flag storage areas 1 and 2 in the game state flag.

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

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

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

  For example, 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. Further, for example, when the left stop button 17L is a stop button that has not been pressed yet, that is, a valid stop button, "1" is stored in bit 4. The main CPU 51 identifies the stop button that has been pressed this time and the stop button that has not been pressed, based on the data stored in the operation stop button storage area.

[Pressing order storage area]
Next, with reference to FIG. 37, the configuration of the pressing order storage area will be described. The pressing order storage area stores a pressing order flag composed of 1 byte. In the pressing order flag, the type of the pressing order of the stop button is assigned to each bit. For example, if the pressing order of the stop buttons is "left middle right", "1" is stored in bit 0 of the pressing order storage area.

[Design code storage area]
Next, the configuration of the symbol code storage area will be described with reference to FIG. In the symbol code storage area, for each activated line, the symbol code of the symbol of the reel most recently stopped and operated (the symbol code storage area 1 in the center line) and a displayable hand (the symbol code storage area 2 in the center line) 13) and are stored. After all reels are stopped, the symbol code corresponding to the display combination is stored in the symbol code storage area (the symbol code storage areas 2 to 13 in the center line) where the displayable combination is stored.

  In this embodiment, when the stop control position is determined, the winning operation flag data corresponding to the symbol (code) of the stop control position is read from the symbol corresponding winning action flag data table (see FIG. 33), and the winning action flag is read. The data is ANDed with the data already stored in the symbol code storage area. Then, the ANDed data is stored in the symbol code storage area shown in FIG.

[Entrance priority data storage area]
Next, with reference to FIG. 39, the configuration of the attraction-in priority data storage area will be described. The pull-in priority data storage area includes a left reel pull-in priority data storage area, a middle reel pull-in priority data storage area, and a right reel pull-in priority data storage area. That is, the pull-in priority data storage area is provided with a storage area for priority data for each reel type.

  In each attraction priority data storage area, attraction priority data determined according to each symbol position "0" to "20" of the corresponding reel is stored. In the present embodiment, by referring to the attraction-in priority data storage area, it is searched whether or not there is a more appropriate number of sliding pieces in addition to the number of sliding pieces determined based on the above-mentioned stop table.

  The content of the attraction-in priority data stored in the attraction-in priority data storage area differs depending on the type of attraction-in priority table number in the attraction-in priority table (see FIG. 29) referred to when determining the attraction-in priority data. . The larger the value of the attraction-in priority data, the higher the priority.

  By referring to the attraction-in priority data, it is possible to make a relative evaluation of the priority among the symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the reel. That is, the symbol for which the largest value is determined as the attraction-in priority data is the symbol with the highest priority. Therefore, the attraction-in priority data can be said to be a parameter indicating the rank between the symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the reel. When there are a plurality of symbols having the same attraction-priority data value, one symbol is determined according to the search order defined by the search order table (see FIGS. 30A to 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, 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 are executed after all reels have stopped spinning and the display combination has been confirmed. Is assigned as a storage area of a flag indicating the type (lock command numbers “0” to “14”). Then, in the present embodiment, when the winning of any of the lock command numbers “0” to “14” is determined by referring to the game lock lottery occurrence table (see FIGS. 31A to 31C and FIGS. 32A to 32B). "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, the configuration of various data tables stored in the sub ROM 82 will be described with reference to FIGS. 41 to 48.

[Playing pattern decision table for game lock]
First, the game lock effect pattern determination table will be described with reference to FIGS. 41 to 47.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the flash effect using the reel backlight is controlled by the sub-control unit during the game lock (freeze) executed after the rotation of all reels is stopped and the display combination is confirmed. Done. Then, this flash effect is executed with effect contents (blinking pattern) according to the game lock type (lock command number) determined by the game lock lottery processing with reference to the above-mentioned game lock generation lottery table.

  Furthermore, the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment has the following three effect functions that are executed based on the determined game lock type (type of flash effect) and internal winning combination. Note that the following three effects are executed before the flash effect (game lock).

(1) 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 time of the start operation (hereinafter, referred to as "notification sound effect")
(2) Effect of turning off the reel backlight of the reel that has been stopped for each reel stop operation (hereinafter referred to as "reel extinguishing effect")
(3) Production of lighting LEDs (hereinafter referred to as "side LEDs") provided on both sides of the front panel 10 for each reel stop operation (hereinafter referred to as "side LED lighting production")

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

  The game lock effect pattern determination tables shown in FIGS. 41 to 47 are based on the game lock type (flash effect type) and the internal winning combination type, and the game lock effect patterns (preliminary sound effect, reel turn-off effect, and side effect). It is a lottery table that is referred to when determining the type of (the combination of LED lighting effects) by lottery. Here, as an example, a game lock effect pattern determination table corresponding to 7 kinds of game lock kinds out of 15 kinds of game lock kinds (flash effect kinds) is shown.

  41A and 41B are game lock effects referred to when the game lock type (flash effect type) is "no flash" (lock command number "0") (when the game lock and flash effects do not occur). 42A and 42B are game determination effect pattern determination tables that are referred to when the game lock type is "Niagara" (lock command number "1"). 43A and 43B are game lock effect pattern determination tables that are referred to when the game lock type is "August Rain" (lock command number "2"), and FIGS. 44A and 44B show that the game lock type is "horizontal". It is a game lock effect pattern determination table referred to when it is "one character" (lock command number "4"). 45A and 45B are game lock effect pattern determination tables that are referred to when the game lock type is "rising dragon" (lock command number "5"), and FIGS. 46A and 46B are game lock type ". It is a game lock effect pattern determination table referred to in the case of "special 1_W" (lock command number "11"). 47A and 47B are game lock effect pattern determination tables that are referred to when the game lock type is "special 2_darkness W" (lock command number "12").

  Each game lock effect pattern determination table defines the correspondence between each type of game lock effect patterns and the lottery value 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 (flash effect type), and the internal winning combination is the abbreviation "F_Red 7BB + F_Replay". In this case, as shown in FIG. 43A, with a probability of 4096/32768, the game lock effect patterns “normal → 1 light off → no light”, “normal → 3 light off → no light” and “normal → no light → 1” Any one of "lighting" is selected, and with the probability of 20480/32768, the game lock effect pattern "none" is selected.

  Note that the contents described in the game lock effect pattern column in each game lock effect pattern determination table indicate “contents of notice sound effect → contents of reel off effect → contents of side LED lighting effect”. For example, in the game lock effect pattern “normal → 2 lights off → no lighting”, “normal” corresponds to a notice sound effect for generating a normal sound at the start operation, and “2 lights off” is the first and second stop operations. Corresponding to the reel turn-off effect of turning off the reel backlight of the reel that has been turned on, "no lighting" corresponds to the effect mode in which the side LED lighting effect is not performed. Further, for example, in the game lock effect pattern “chance sound → no turning off → two lighting”, the “chance sound” corresponds to a notice sound effect for generating a chance sound at the start operation, and “no turning off” the reel off effect. "2 lighting" corresponds to the effect mode in which the side LED lighting effect is executed during the second stop operation. The game lock effect pattern "none" corresponds to a mode in which neither the notice sound effect, the reel light-off effect, nor the side LED lighting effect is executed.

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

[BGM change lottery table during general game]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 48A and 48B, a general game BGM change lottery table (temple sound lottery table) will be described.

  The pachi-slot 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 general game (hereinafter, referred to as "general medium BGM change lottery"). It has a function to do. The general game BGM change lottery table shown in FIGS. 48A and 48B is a table that is referred to when performing this general medium BGM change lottery.

  In the general game BGM change lottery table, each lottery value of the winning of the general medium BGM change lottery (SP tempai sound) / non-win (normal tempo sound) is defined for each internal winning combination (random number denominator is 32768).

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 48A and 48B, when the internal winning combination is a combination of the abbreviations “F_red 7BB + F_special B” or “F_VBB”, there is a possibility of winning the general medium BGM change lottery. Other internal winning combinations have a configuration that does not win the general medium BGM change lottery. In other words, in the present embodiment, the general medium BGM change lottery is substantially triggered by the internal winning of the combination of the abbreviations “F_Red 7BB + F_Special B” or “F_VBB” during the general game.

<Various features of pachi-slot>
Next, contents of various characteristic functions of the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment and effects obtained by each function will be described.

[Stop control method of bonus symbol and specific small symbol symbol at BB winning]
In the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in the symbol arrangement of the left reel 3L in FIG. 7, a symbol combination (“V2”-“V1”-“V1”) of the name “C_V2” (BB combination) is configured. The symbol "V2" (symbol position "18") is a symbol combination ("Red 7"-"Red 7"-) of the name "C_Red 7" (BB combination) in the reel rotation direction (direction of change in the display row). "Red 7") is arranged in front of the symbol "Red 7" (symbol position "2"), which is larger than the maximum number of sliding pieces (4 frames) (5 frames in this embodiment).

  Therefore, in the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, for example, when only the winning combination of the abbreviation “F_red 7BB” is internally won (when only the bonus data pointer “1” is acquired), that is, the name “C_red 7BB” is obtained. ] And “C_V2”, only two display combinations 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, which constitutes the symbol combination of the name "C_V2". When it is time to move the special symbol) within the maximum number of sliding pieces and stop it on the activated line, the symbol "V2" (bonus symbol) stops on the activated line in the left display window 4L. Is displayed. Further, the timing of the player's stop operation performed on the left reel 3L is a timing at which the symbol "V2" cannot be stopped on the effective line even if the symbol "V2" is moved within the maximum number of sliding pieces, and , Moving the symbol "red 7" (symbol position "2": second special symbol) that constitutes the symbol combination of the name "C_red 7" within the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces and stopping it on the activated line When it is possible to perform, the symbol "red 7" (bonus symbol) is stopped and displayed on the activated line in the left display window 4L.

  In addition, when the timing of the player's stop operation performed on the left reel 3L is the timing at which neither the symbol “V2” nor the symbol “red 7” can be stopped on the activated line, The symbol corresponding to "" is stopped and displayed on the activated line, and BB is brought into the carryover state.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when only the winning combination of the abbreviation “F_Red 7BB” is internally won, the symbol “V2” or the symbol “Red 7”, that is, the bonus symbol is stopped on the activated line in the left display window 4L. When displaying, in the rotation direction of the left reel 3L, the symbol "cherry 2" (symbol position "arranged in front of the symbol" red 7 "and behind the symbol" V2 "(three consecutive V symbols)) 1 ”: The specific symbol) is stopped and controlled so that the left reel 3L is not displayed in any of the upper, middle and lower regions in the left display window 4L. The symbol "cherry 2" is a configuration symbol (specific winning combination symbol) of a small winning combination (specific internal winning combination) relating to payout of medals.

  For example, when the symbol "cherry 2" is arranged one frame ahead of the symbol "red 7" in the rotation direction of the reel as in the present embodiment, only the winning combination of the symbol "F_red 7BB" is internally won and left. The timing of the player's stop operation performed on the reel 3L is the timing at which the symbol "V2" cannot be stopped on the effective line even if the symbol "V2" is moved within the maximum number of sliding pieces, and the symbol "red 7". When it is a timing to move on within the maximum number of sliding pieces and stop on the activated line, the symbol "Red 7" is stopped and displayed in the lower area of the left display window 4L, and the symbol "Cherry 2" is displayed. It should not be displayed in the left display window 4L. In the present embodiment, the symbol "cherry 2" is arranged four frames behind the symbol "V2" in the reel rotation direction, so that the symbol "V2" is in the upper, middle and lower stages of 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.

  When the stop control for the bonus symbol and the specific small symbol symbol is performed when only the BB combination is internally won, the following effects are obtained.

  In conventional gaming machines, generally, when a small winning combination is determined by internal lottery, the symbol combination relating to the small winning combination is always displayed on the effective line in the display window of the reel for the purpose of realizing a sound game. Then, 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 related to payout of medals is internally won, the attraction of the player's game is maintained while performing the above-described drawing-in operation for the purpose of realizing a healthy game. For the purpose of, the technical intervention element of the player for the stop display operation of the symbol combination related to the specific internal winning combination (even if the specific internal winning combination is won, if the timing of the stop operation is not appropriate, it corresponds There is a demand for a gaming machine that requires a situation in which a symbol combination is not displayed on the activated line (so-called "missing" occurs).

  However, in order to achieve these two contradictory purposes, there is a possibility that restrictions may occur on the configuration of various symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of each reel (symbol type, arrangement order thereof, etc.). In this case, the degree of freedom in designing and developing the game machine may be lost.

  Further, in the present embodiment, for example, when only the winning combination of the abbreviation “F_Red 7BB” is internally won (when only two display winning combinations (bonus winning combinations) with the names “C_Red 7” and “C_V2” can be won. ), When the symbol "red 7" is stopped and displayed in the left display window 4L, but the symbol combination of the name "C_red 7" cannot be stopped and displayed on the activated line (name "C_red 7"). When the display combination (BB combination) is omitted), the symbol “cherry 2” may be displayed in the left display window 4L due to the configuration of the symbol arrangement. In addition, when only the winning combination of the abbreviation “F_Red 7BB” is internally won, the displaying combinations other than the names “C_Red 7” and “C_V2” are not won, so the displaying combination (BB combination) of the name “C_Red 7” is won. Even if the symbol "cherry 2", which is a constituent symbol of the small win related to the payout of medals, is displayed in the left display window 4L when it is missed, the medals are not paid out (related to the symbol "cherry 2". Small roles do not win).

  Therefore, when the symbol "cherry 2" is displayed in the left display window 4L when the bonus combination related to the symbol "red 7" is omitted, the symbol "cherry 2" is omitted for the player. It becomes unclear whether it is a related small role or a bonus role related to the symbol "red 7".

  However, in the present embodiment, when only the winning combination of the abbreviation “F_Red 7BB” is internally won (when only the two displaying winning combinations (bonus winning combinations) of the names “C_Red 7” and “C_V2” can be won). In the left display window 4L, without displaying the symbol "cherry 2", which is the composition symbol of the small winning combination relating to the payout of medals, the bonus symbol (the symbol "red 7" or the symbol "V2") is stopped and displayed. Thus, the stop control of the left reel 3L is performed.

  Therefore, in the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to clarify the missed aspect (the missing role is not a small win associated with the symbol "Cherry 2") by the reel stop control, and thus the above-mentioned problem occurs. It can be resolved. As a result, in the present embodiment, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of restrictions on the configuration of various symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of each reel, even in a gaming machine provided with a technical intervention element that has been demanded in recent years, and thus the gaming machine. It is possible to prevent the degree of freedom in the design and development of the product from being lost.

  In the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, the left reel 3L is provided with triple V symbols (symbol groups of symbol positions “17” to “19”) that can serve as a mark for timing of the pressing. That is, in the present embodiment, the left reel 3L is provided with a structure for facilitating the player's pushing operation, and further, the freedom of designing and developing the gaming machine is prevented from being lost. can do.

[Directing function during game lock]
As described above, the main control unit of the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment stops the rotation of all reels and determines the display combination (winning combination) (the player presses the stop button that has been stopped by the third stop operation). After the release of the operation is detected), it has a function of generating a game lock. Further, as described above, the sub-control unit of the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment performs a flash effect (lock effect) using the reel backlight (effect means) corresponding to the game lock type during this game lock. Have.

  The operation of the flash effect using the reel backlight is controlled by the sub control circuit 42. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub control circuit 42 also serves as a means for executing the flash effect (locking effect executing means).

  Hereinafter, in the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, a description will be given of the game lock executed after the rotation of all reels is stopped and the display combination (winning combination) is confirmed, and the content of the flash effect performed during the game lock. To do.

(1) Types of game locks In this embodiment, as shown in the game lock generation lottery tables of FIGS. 31A to 31B and FIGS. 32A to 32B, 15 types of game locks are prepared, including types that do not generate game locks. ing. Specifically, the names are "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"), "Rising Dragon" (Lock command number "5"), "W" (Lock command number "6"), "Dark W" (Lock command number) "7"), "V" (lock command number "8"), "lightning strike SP" (lock command number "9"), "premier" (lock command number "10"), "special 1_W" (lock command) 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 games Click are prepared. Note that these names also correspond to names indicating the type of flash effect.

  In the present embodiment, the lock time (game lock execution period) differs depending on the game lock type (lock command number). Here, FIG. 49 shows a diagram summarizing the correspondence relationship between the game lock type (lock command number), the lock time, and the timing of occurrence of the game lock. As shown in FIG. 49, the trigger for starting the game lock prepared in the present embodiment is when the third stop is OFF (when the release of the pressing operation of the player for the stop button that has been operated for the third stop is detected). Will only be.

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

  However, if any of the lock command numbers “11” to “14” is determined at the time of the start operation, the type of game lock (lock command number) and the lock time that are finally executed are fixed at that time. do not do. In this case, when the display combination is decided (when the third stop is OFF), the type of game lock (lock command number) and lock time finally executed are determined according to the type of the display combination. It That is, when any 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 executed during the game lock when the display combination is determined. The pattern is determined.

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

  In the present embodiment, for example, "special 2_darkness 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 is the name "C_watermelon". In the case of a display combination or a display combination other than the display combination of the names “C_watermelon”, “C_bellcelli”, “C_special celli”, “C_normal celli” and “C_ANY celli” (including “miss”) Is a game lock with a lock command number "7" ("darkness W") as a game lock with a lock command number "12" ("special 2_darkness W") when the display combination is finalized (when the third stop is OFF). (Game lock of pattern A) is determined. On the other hand, "special 2_darkness 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 is the names "C_bellcherry" and "C_special celli". , “C_normal celli” and “C_ANY celli”, when the display combination is confirmed, lock as a game lock of lock command number “12” (“special 2_darkness W”) The game lock of the command number “4” (“one horizontal character”) (game lock of pattern B) is determined.

  Further, in the present embodiment, since a plurality of effective lines are provided in the display window portion 4, the display combination corresponding to the game lock of the pattern A and the display combination corresponding to the game lock of the pattern B are displayed on the display window. In some cases, it may be stopped and displayed in duplicate in the section 4. In this case, the game lock of pattern A is determined prior 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) Example of switching operation of game lock type Next, in the case where any of the lock command numbers “11” to “14” is determined at the start of the game, the above-described pattern of the game lock type according to the type of display combination An operation example when switching between A and pattern B will be described. Here, an example of the operation when one of the lock command numbers “11” to “14” is determined at the start of the game and the internal winning combination (regular internal winning combination) related to the abbreviation “F_watermelon” is won. explain.

  In the present embodiment, when the internal winning combination (locking combination) related to the abbreviation “F_watermelon” is won, as shown in the display combination determining tables of FIGS. 15 to 18, the display combination (name) associated with the watermelon symbol is displayed. "C_watermelon 1" to "C_watermelon 4" various display combinations), and display combinations related to cherry symbols (name "C_Belcheri", "C_special celli 1", "C_special celli 2", "C_normal" Both of the celli C1 "to" C_normal celli E5 "and the" C_ANY celli B1 "to" C_ANY celli B5 "can be won.

  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 respectively symbol “cherry 2” and “red”. 7 ”and“ watermelon 1 ”are arranged. Therefore, when the symbol "red 7" at the symbol position "2" is stopped and displayed in the middle area of the left display window 4L, the symbol "watermelon 1" is respectively displayed in the upper area and the lower area of the left display window 4L. (First symbol) and "Cherry 2" (second symbol) are stopped and displayed. That is, on the left reel 3L in the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, both the symbols "watermelon 1" (watermelon symbol) and "cherry 2" (cherry symbol) can be simultaneously displayed on the activated line in the left display window 4L. Various patterns are arranged.

  Therefore, in the case where 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 related to the abbreviation “F_watermelon” is won, the left reel 3L When the first stop operation is performed with respect to the symbols "Watermelon 1" and "Cherry 2" are stopped and displayed in the upper and lower regions of the left display window 4L, respectively, they are associated with the watermelon symbol as a display combination. Both of the display combination to be displayed and the display combination related to the cherry symbol are in a state in which winning can be won (stop display on the activated line is possible). In the present embodiment, the symbol combination of the display combination related to the watermelon symbol is stopped and displayed on the activated line in preference to the symbol combination of the display symbol related to the cherry symbol.

  After that, the second stop operation and the third stop operation are performed, and when the symbol combination (the first symbol combination) of the display combination related to the watermelon symbol is stopped and displayed on the activated line (in the case of winning), A game lock (game lock of pattern A: first lock type) corresponding to the display combination related to the watermelon symbol is determined, and a lock command number (game lock type) and lock time corresponding to the determined game lock. 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, the symbol combination of the display combination related to the watermelon symbol cannot be stopped and displayed on the activated line, and the symbol combination of the display combination related to the cherry symbol (second When the symbol combination) is stopped and displayed (in case of winning), the game lock (game lock of pattern B: second lock type) corresponding to the display combination associated with the cherry symbol is determined and is determined. The lock command number (game lock type) corresponding to the game lock and the lock time information are 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 symbol and the display combination related to the cherry symbol are won, the game corresponding to the display combination related to the watermelon symbol. The lock (game lock of pattern A) is preferentially determined, and the lock command number (game lock type) and the lock time information corresponding to the determined game lock 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 becomes a state in which it is not known whether the game lock of the pattern A or the game lock of the pattern B is determined. Therefore, in this case, the interest in the game lock and the effect during the game lock can be improved.

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

  In the present embodiment, first, when a game start operation (operation of the start lever 16) by the player is detected, the main control unit acquires a lottery value for game lock. Then, the main control unit refers to any of the game lock generation lottery tables shown in FIGS. 31A to 31B and FIGS. 32A to 32B, and determines the game lock type (lock command number) based on the lottery value for the game lock. decide. Then, the main control unit transmits information regarding 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 the present embodiment, while the control from the start of rotation (starting) of the reels to the stop of the reels is being performed, the sub control unit, based on the lock command number determined at the start of the game, the above-mentioned warning sound. Various effects such as effects, reel off effects, and side LED lighting effects are performed.

  Next, when all reels are stopped and the display combination (winning combination) is confirmed, the main control unit determines the game lock type (lock command number) and lock time finally determined based on the type of the display combination. And sends 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 according to the game lock type (lock command number) (see FIG. 49). Further, at this time, the main control unit sends a lock command to the sub control unit at the start of the game lock.

  The sub-control unit, which has received the information regarding the game lock type (lock command number) and the lock time finally determined when the display combination (winning combination) is confirmed, sets the effect data corresponding to the game lock type and sets the lock command. When the game is locked (during lock time), the set effect is executed by the reception of ". 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 a medal payout process. In the present embodiment, in this way, 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 the present embodiment, information regarding the game lock type (lock command number) and the 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 effect contents such as the notice sound effect, the reel extinguishing effect, and the side LED lighting effect based on the information regarding the lock command number included in the start command. Further, the sub control unit sets the effect data of the flash effect corresponding to the information based on the game lock type (lock command number) and the lock time included in the display command. When any of the lock command numbers “0” to “10” is determined at the start of the game, the lock command number (0) to “10” is determined based on the game lock type (lock command number) and the lock time information included in the start command. The effect data of the flash effect corresponding to the information may be set.

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

  In the case where such a configuration is provided, in the present embodiment, it is possible to make a suggestion or notification of the occurrence of the game lock, the type, etc. before the execution of the game lock. In such a configuration, when any 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 depending on the type of display combination). In the case), a suggestion or notification is made so that it can be applied to all types of game locks that can occur according to the type of display combination (symbol combination that is stopped and displayed).

  Further, 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 invention is not so limited. For example, the lock command may be included in (added to) the information about the game lock type (lock command number) and the lock time finally determined and transmitted to the sub-control unit. In this case, upon receipt of the lock command, the sub-control unit performs the effect data setting process corresponding to the game lock type and the execution start process of the in-lock effect (flash effect) in this order.

(4) Effects obtained by the game lock function and the effect function while the game is locked In the present embodiment, the game lock and the flash effect are performed as described above. The 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 content (type) of the lock effect based on the information about the game lock is determined (for example, determined based on an internal winning combination, etc.). ) And execution of the effect are managed by the sub-control unit. Further, since the communication of information (information about game lock) between the main control unit and the sub control unit is one-way communication from the main control unit to the sub control unit, the items decided by the sub control unit are transmitted to the main control unit. It cannot be reflected.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine that determines the content of the lock effect based on the information about the game lock in the sub control unit and executes the effect, the lock effect is not executed during the game lock, or the type corresponding to the game lock. There is a possibility that the lock effect will not be executed, or that the lock effect will be executed while the game lock is not executed. That is, in such a gaming machine, there may be a discrepancy between the control of the main control unit related to the game lock and the control of the sub control unit related to the lock effect.

  However, in the present embodiment, the sub control unit receives the information about the lock command number and the lock time indicating the type of the lock effect (flash effect) determined by the main control unit, and the lock effect corresponding to the information. All you have to do is set the data and execute the performance. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control unit does not perform the determination process of the presence / absence of execution of the lock effect, the content (type) of the lock effect, or the like based on the internal winning combination or the like. Therefore, in the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a discrepancy between the control of the main control unit related to the game lock and the control of the sub control unit related to the lock effect.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, when any 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 effective line. The content of the lock effect (flash effect) performed during the game lock can be determined according to the type of display combination (symbol combination) that is stopped and displayed above. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to prevent the lock effect not corresponding to the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the activated line from being executed during the game lock.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, when any of the lock command numbers “11” to “14” is determined and the internal winning combination related to the abbreviation “F_watermelon” is won, the effective line is obtained. The lock time of the locked effect (flash effect) changes according to the type of the display combination stopped and displayed above (the display combination associated with the watermelon symbol or the display symbol associated with the cherry symbol). Further, at this time, the payout number of medals also differs depending on the type of the display combination (display combination related to the watermelon symbol or display combination related to the cherry symbol) stopped and displayed on the activated line. That is, in the present embodiment, even if the internal winning combination is the same, the effect time of the effect in the lock (flash effect) changes depending on the size of the payout number of medals. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to diversify the effect.

[Various sound effects during BB games]
The pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment has various functions for changing the BGM (special game effect) during the BB game according to the situation of the game. FIG. 52 shows a correspondence relationship between various triggers (hereinafter referred to as “BGM change determination triggers”) that are determined to change the BGM during the BB game and the contents of the changed BGM.

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

  In the present embodiment, as the types of BGM change determination triggers, as shown in FIG. 52, "other than below (red 7BB)", "other than below (VBB)", "bonus 1G series (red 7BB)", "bonus" 1G (VBB) "," SP mode (red 7BB) "," SP mode (VBB) "," 3 consecutive chan (common) "," 2 consecutive chan (common) "," switching BGM (red 7BB) ) ”,“ When switching BGM is selected (VBB) ”,“ change of BGM during BB ”, and“ after occurrence of specific effect ”. Hereinafter, a change mode of BGM during the BB game period which is reproduced after each trigger will be described.

(1) When the BGM change determination trigger is "other than below (red 7BB)""Other than below (red 7BB)" is triggered by a trigger other than "bonus 1G consecutive (red 7BB)" to "after occurrence of specific effect" It corresponds to the case where the winning combination (BB winning combination) of the abbreviation "F_Red 7BB" is won internally. In this case, the BGM changes when the payout process of the medals is completed in the game in which the internal winning combination of the abbreviation “F_Red 7BB” won in the opportunity wins. In order to simplify the explanation, FIG. 52 shows the game at the time of winning the BB as the 0th game included in the BB game period.

  After that, in the period of the BB game executed in and after the BB winning game (0th game in FIG. 52) in which the BGM is changed, as shown in FIG. 52, three games from the start of the BB game, six games ( BGM changes for each predetermined number of unit games. Specifically, when the BGM change determination trigger is "other than the following (red 7BB)", from the next game (BB game start game: 1st game) to the 6th game after the BB winning game (0th game) BGM called "BB-1A" is reproduced in the section, BGM called "BB-1C" is reproduced in the section from 7th game to 12th game, and 13th to 18th games are reproduced. A BGM called "BB-1A" is reproduced in the section, and a BGM called "BB-1C" is reproduced in the section from the 19th game onward until the end of the BB game period.

  That is, when the BGM change determination trigger is "other than the following (red 7BB)", the BGM called "BB-1A" and the BGM called "BB-1C" start the BB game during the BB game period. 3 to 6 games are alternately switched and played. Note that, at this timing, a BGM called "BB-1A" is reproduced in a period from the BGM change of the BB winning game (the 0th game in FIG. 52) to the start of the next game (the game to start the BB game). It

(2) When the occurrence condition of BGM change is "other than below (VBB)""Other than below (VBB)" is an abbreviation with an opportunity other than "bonus 1G series (red 7BB)" to "after occurrence of specific effect" It corresponds to when the winning combination of “F_VBB” (BB winning combination) is internally won. In this case, the BGM changes when the payout process of the medals is completed in the game in which the internal winning combination of the abbreviation “F_VBB” that has been won at the opportunity is won.

  After that, in the period of the BB game executed after the BB winning game (the 0th game in FIG. 52) in which the BGM is changed, as shown in FIG. 52, three times from the start of the BB game, every six games. BGM changes. Specifically, when the BGM change determination trigger is “other than (VBB) below”, the section from the next game (the BB game start game: the first game) to the sixth game of the BB winning game (0th game) , A BGM called "BB-1B" is reproduced, a BGM called "BB-1C" is reproduced in the section from the 7th game to the 12th game, and a section from the 13th game to the 18th game is reproduced. The BGM called "BB-1B" is reproduced, and the BGM called "BB-1C" is reproduced in the section from the 19th game onward until the end of the BB game period.

  That is, when the BGM change determination trigger is "other than (VBB)", the BGM called "BB-1B" and the BGM called "BB-1C" are started from the start of the BB game during the BB game period. It is played back alternately by switching three times every six games. Note that, at this timing, in the period from the BGM change of the BB winning game (0th game in FIG. 52) to the start of the next game (BB game start game), a BGM called “BB-1B” is reproduced. It

(3) When the BGM change determination trigger is "Bonus 1G consecutive (red 7BB)""Bonus 1G consecutive (red 7BB)" is abbreviated as "F_red 7BB" in the next game after the end of the BB game or the MB game. It corresponds when the winning combination (BB winning combination) is won. In this case, the BGM changes when the payout process of the medals is completed in the game in which the internal winning combination of the abbreviation “F_Red 7BB” won in the opportunity wins.

  After that, in the period of the BB game executed after the BB winning game (the 0th game in FIG. 52) in which the BGM is changed, as shown in FIG. 52, three times from the start of the BB game, every six games. BGM changes. Specifically, when the BGM change determination trigger is “Bonus 1G series (red 7BB)”, from the next game (BB game start game: 1st game) to the 6th game after the BB winning game (0th game) The BGM called "BB-2A" is reproduced in the section of, and the BGM called "BB-2B" is reproduced in the section of 7th to 12th games, and the 13th to 18th games are reproduced. A BGM called "BB-2C" is reproduced in the section of "," and a BGM called "BB-2B" is reproduced in the section of the 19th game and thereafter until the end of the period of the BB game. .

  That is, when the BGM change determination trigger is "Bonus 1G (red 7BB)", the same BGM ("BB-" in the BB game section from the 7th game to the 12th game and the BB game section from the 19th game onward 2B ”) is played back. On the other hand, another BGM is reproduced in the other BB game section. Note that, at this timing, a BGM called "BB-2B" is reproduced in the period from the BGM change of the BB winning game (0th game in FIG. 52) to the start of the next game (starting game of the BB game). It

(4) When the trigger for determining BGM change is "Bonus 1G series (VBB)""Bonus 1G series (VBB)" is a combination of the abbreviation "F_VBB" (BB combination) in the next game after the end of the BB game or the MB game. ) Corresponds to when the internal winning is done. In this case, the BGM changes when the payout process of the medals is completed in the game in which the internal winning combination of the abbreviation “F_VBB” that has been won at the opportunity is won.

  After that, in the period of the BB game executed after the BB winning game (the 0th game in FIG. 52) in which the BGM is changed, as shown in FIG. 52, three times from the start of the BB game, every six games. BGM changes. Specifically, when the BGM change determination trigger is “Bonus 1G series (VBB)”, from the next game (BB game start game: first game) to the sixth game of the BB winning game (0th game) BGM called "BB-3A" is reproduced in the section, BGM called "BB-3B" is reproduced in the section from 7th game to 12th game, and 13th game to 18th game is reproduced. A BGM called "BB-3C" is played in the section, and a BGM called "BB-3B" is played in the section from the 19th game onward until the end of the BB game period.

  That is, when the BGM change determination trigger is "Bonus 1G (VBB)", the same BGM ("BB-3B" in the BB game section from the 7th game to the 12th game and the BB game section from the 19th game onward). BGM) ”is reproduced. On the other hand, another BGM is reproduced in the other BB game section. Note that, at this timing, a BGM called "BB-3A" is reproduced in a period from the BGM change of the BB winning game (the 0th game in FIG. 52) to the start of the next game (the game to start the BB game). It

(5) When the BGM change decision trigger is "SP mode (red 7BB)""SP mode (red 7BB)" is after the BB game won at the time of "3 consecutive chan (common)" described later, or , The role of the abbreviated name “F_Red 7BB” during the period from the end of the BB game that is won at the time of “after the occurrence of a specific effect” to the completion of a specific number of unit games (for example, 99 games) ( It corresponds to the case where the winning combination (BB combination) is won (when a predetermined condition is satisfied). In this case, the BGM changes when the payout process of the medals is completed in the game in which the internal winning combination of the abbreviation “F_Red 7BB” won in the opportunity wins.

  Thereafter, in the period of the BB game executed after the BB winning game (the 0th game in FIG. 52) in which the BGM is changed, as shown in FIG. 52, the BGM is changed to the 19th game from the start of the BB game. It changes once. Specifically, when the BGM change determination trigger is “SP mode (red 7BB)”, from the game next to the BB winning game (0th game) (BB game start game: 1st game) to the 18th game A BGM called "BB-4A" is reproduced in the section, and a BGM called "BB-4B" is reproduced in the section from the 19th game onward until the end of the BB game period. Note that, at this timing, the BGM called "BB-4A" is reproduced in the period from the BGM change of the BB winning game (the 0th game in FIG. 52) to the start of the next game (the game to start the BB game). It

  When the BGM change determination trigger is “SP mode (red 7BB)”, after the BB game won at the time of “3 consecutive chan (common)” described below, or “after the occurrence of a specific effect” described below. Occasionally, when a winning combination (MB combination) of the abbreviation "F_MB" is won during the period from the end of the winning BB game to the completion of a certain number of unit games (for example, 99 games). After the game is over, the state when the BGM change decision trigger is "SP mode (red 7BB)" is reset. In other words, the number of digestive games after the winning BB game at the time of "3 consecutive chan (common)" described below is ended, or after the winning BB game is ended at the time of "after the occurrence of a specific effect" described below is "0". Is reset to.

(6) When the BGM change decision trigger is the "SP mode (VBB)" The "SP mode (VBB)" is after the BB game that is won at the time of "3 consecutive chan (common)" described later, or afterwards. During the period after the BB game that is won at the time of "after the occurrence of the specific effect" is completed until the game of a specific unit game number (for example, 99 games) is exhausted, the role (BB role) of the abbreviated "F_VBB" It corresponds to when the internal winning is achieved (when a predetermined condition is satisfied). In this case, the BGM changes when the payout process of the medals is completed in the game in which the internal winning combination of the abbreviation “F_VBB” that has been won at the opportunity is won.

  After that, in the period of the BB game executed after the BB winning game (the 0th game in FIG. 52) in which the BGM is changed, as shown in FIG. 52, three times from the start of the BB game, every six games. BGM changes. Specifically, when the BGM change determination trigger is “SP mode (VBB)”, the section from the next game (the BB game start game: the first game) to the sixth game of the BB winning game (0th game) , A BGM called "BB-4C" is reproduced, a BGM called "BB-4D" is reproduced in the section from the 7th game to the 12th game, and a section from the 13th game to the 18th game. A BGM called "BB-4C" is played back, and a BGM called "BB-4D" is played during the 19th game and thereafter until the end of the BB game period.

  That is, when the BGM change determination trigger is “SP mode (VBB)”, the BGM called “BB-4C” and the BGM called “BB-4D” are started from the start of the BB game during the BB game period. It is played back alternately by switching three times every six games. Note that, at this timing, a BGM called "BB-4C" is reproduced in the period from the BGM change of the BB winning game (0th game in FIG. 52) to the start of the next game (BB game starting game). It

  In addition, when the BGM change determination trigger is "SP mode (VBB)", after the BB game that is won at the time of "3 consecutive chan (common)" described later, or at the time of "after the occurrence of specific effect" described later. When the winning combination (MB winning combination) of the abbreviation "F_MB" is won during the period from the end of the winning BB game to the completion of a certain number of unit games (eg 99 games), the winning MB game After the above, the state when the BGM change determination trigger is “SP mode (VBB)” is reset. In other words, the number of digestive games after the winning BB game at the time of "3 consecutive chan (common)" described below is ended, or after the winning BB game is ended at the time of "after the occurrence of a specific effect" described below is "0". Is reset to.

  When the BGM change determination trigger described above is the "SP mode (red 7BB or VBB)", the process of determining the content of the BGM during the BB game executed after the trigger is executed by the sub-control circuit 42. It That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control circuit 42, after the BB game that is won at the time of "3 consecutive chan (common)" described below is finished, or the BB game that is won at the time of "after the occurrence of specific effect" is finished. After that, when the above-mentioned predetermined condition is satisfied, it also serves as means for determining the content of the BGM during the BB game to be executed thereafter (third special game effect determination means).

  In the present embodiment, the BGM change determination trigger “SP mode (red 7BB or VBB)” is after the BB game that is won at the time of “3 consecutive chan (common)” described later, or the “specific effect” described later. After the BB game that was won at the time of “occurrence” is finished, the corresponding BB combination (abbreviation of “F_Red 7BB” or abbreviated combination of “F_VBB”) is internally won during the period from when the game of 99 games is exhausted. 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, when the BGM change determination trigger “SP mode (red 7BB or VBB)” is won after the BB game that has been won at the time of “3 consecutive chan (common)” described below, or at the time of “after the occurrence of a specific effect” described later. When the corresponding BB winning combination is internally won during the period from the end of the BB game played to the completion of the game such as the infinite number of games and the number of double-sided games other than 99 games (when the predetermined condition is satisfied). May correspond to. In addition, for example, when the BGM change determination trigger “SP mode (red 7BB or VBB)” ends after a BB game that wins when “3 consecutive chan (common)” described below, or “after a specific effect occurs” described below. After the winning BB game is finished, the corresponding BB role is internally generated before the predetermined period (time) counted by RTC (Real Time Clock) elapses, not the period counted by the number of games. It may be possible to deal with the case of winning (when a predetermined condition is satisfied).

(7) When the BGM change decision trigger is “3 consecutive chan (common)” “3 consecutive chan (common)” is 66 after the BB game that is won at the time of “2 consecutive chan (common)” described later is completed. It corresponds to the case where the winning combination (BB winning combination) of the abbreviation “F_Red 7BB” or “F_VBB” is internally won until the game of the game is consumed.

  In the present embodiment, a case where a BB combination (a special internal winning combination capable of shifting to a special game state) is won within 33 games (a predetermined number of unit games) from the end of the first BB game is “two consecutive games”. If the BB wins within 66 games (a predetermined number of unit games) from the end of the BB game of the second consecutive villa, it is called the “three consecutive villas”. In the present embodiment, the upper limit (predetermined upper limit number) of the number of consecutive games (number of continuous transitions) of the BB game defined as the BGM change determination trigger is set to three times. The number of games (33 games in the present embodiment, 66 games) in the game period for determining whether or not the BB combination is extended is not limited to this example, and can be set arbitrarily. For example, the number of games (a predetermined number of unit games) during the game period for determining whether or not to have a continuous holiday may be fixed regardless of the number of consecutive holidays.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 executes the counting process of the number of consecutive games in the BB game. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 also serves as a unit (consecutive transition number counting unit) that counts the number of consecutive BB games. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the sub-control circuit 42 may perform the counting process of the number of consecutive games in the BB game.

  In the counting process of the number of consecutive games in the BB game, a process of adding 1 to the number of consecutive games may be performed for each BB winning combination. You may perform the process of subtracting 1 from the number of houses.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-control circuit 42 executes the process of determining the content of the BGM during the BB game, which is executed thereafter based on the number of consecutive games in the BB game. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control circuit 42 also determines the content of the BGM during the BB game to be executed thereafter (first special game effect determination means) based on the number of BB games. Also serve.

  When the BGM change decision trigger is "3 consecutive chan (common)", the payout process of medals is completed in the game in which the internal winning combination of the abbreviation "F_Red 7BB" or "F_VBB" won at the trigger is won. Sometimes BGM changes.

  Thereafter, in the period of the BB game executed after the BB winning game (the 0th game in FIG. 52) in which the BGM is changed, as shown in FIG. 52, the BGM is changed to the 19th game from the start of the BB game. It changes once. Specifically, when the BGM change determination trigger is “3 consecutive chan (common)”, from the game next to the BB winning game (0th game) (BB game start game: 1st game) to 18th game A BGM called "BB-5A" is played in the section, and a BGM called "BB-5B" is played in the section from the 19th game onward until the end of the BB game period. Note that, at this timing, a BGM called "BB-5A" is reproduced in the period from the BGM change of the BB winning game (0th game in FIG. 52) to the start of the next game (start game of the BB game). It

  When the BGM change determination trigger is “3 consecutive chan (common)”, the abbreviated role of “F_MB” (from the end of the BB game of the second consecutive villa until the 66 games are exhausted) ( In the case where the MB role) is won, the state when the BGM change determination trigger is “3 consecutive chan (common)” is reset after the winning MB game is finished. That is, the number of digested games after the end of the BB game won at the time of “two consecutive chan (common)” described later is reset to “0”.

(8) When the BGM change decision trigger is “2 consecutive chan (common)” “2 consecutive chan (common)” is the period from the end of the first BB game until the 33 games are exhausted. It corresponds to when the winning combination (BB winning combination) of the abbreviation “F_Red 7BB” or “F_VBB” is internally won. In this case, the BGM changes when the payout process of the medals is completed in the game in which the internal winning combination of the abbreviation “F_Red 7BB” or “F_VBB” that is won at the opportunity is won.

  Thereafter, in the period of the BB game executed after the BB winning game (the 0th game in FIG. 52) in which the BGM is changed, as shown in FIG. 52, the BGM is changed to the 19th game from the start of the BB game. It changes once. Specifically, when the condition for occurrence of BGM change is “2 consecutive chan (common)”, from the game next to the BB winning game (0th game) (the BB game start game: 1st game) to the 18th game The BGM called "BB-6A" is reproduced in the section of, and the BGM called "BB-6B" is reproduced in the section from the 19th game onward until the end of the period of the BB game. Note that, at the timing, in the period from the BGM change of the BB winning game (the 0th game in FIG. 52) to the start of the next game (starting game of the BB game), a BGM called “BB-6A” is reproduced. It

  When the BGM change determination trigger is “2 consecutive chan (common)”, the abbreviated role of “F_MB” (MB role) from the end of the first BB game to the end of 33 games. In the case of winning the game, after the winning MB game is over, the state when the BGM change determination trigger is “two consecutive chan (common)” is reset. That is, the number of digested games after the first BB game is finished is reset to "0".

(9) When the trigger for determining BGM change 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 do.
(A) When the number of digesting games between BB games reaches a predetermined number of ceiling games (for example, 500 games), and an abbreviated "F_Red 7BB" combination (BB combination) is internally won (B) MB game is 5 When the winning combination of the abbreviation "F_Red7BB" (BB winning combination) is internally won after it has been executed more than once consecutively (C) When the winning combination of the abbreviation "F_Red7BB + F_Special B" is internally won In the case of winning the general medium BGM change lottery executed as described above (see FIGS. 48A and 48B)

  Then, when the BGM change determination trigger is “when switching BGM is selected (red 7BB)”, first, the inside of the abbreviated “F_red 7BB” won by 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 or not to change the BGM of the BB game (BGM selectable state) is generated. At this time, SE (Sound Effects) occurs, and it is notified that the BGM selectable state is generated. Next, when the player presses the MAX bet button 14 and decides (selects) to change the BGM, the BGM changes.

  After that, in the period of the BB game executed after the game in which the BGM has changed (the 0th game in FIG. 52) and thereafter, as shown in FIG. 52, the BGM is repeated three times from the start of the BB game every six games. Changes. Specifically, when the BGM change determination trigger is “when switching BGM is selected (red 7BB)”, the sixth game from the next game (BB game start game: first game) of the BB winning game (0th game) The BGM called "BB-7A" is played in the section up to and the BGM called "BB-7C" is played in the section up to the seventh game to the twelfth game, and the thirteenth game to the eighteenth game is played. The BGM called "BB-7A" is reproduced in the section up to and the BGM called "BB-7C" is reproduced in the section after the 19th game until the end of the BB game period. It

  That is, when the BGM change determination trigger is “when switching BGM is selected (red 7BB)”, the BGM called “BB-7A” and the BGM called “BB-7C” are the BB game during the BB game period. From the start of, the game is alternately switched three times every six games. Note that, at the timing, in the period from the end of the medal payout process of the game in which the BGM has changed (the 0th game in FIG. 52) to the start of the next game (BB game start game), “BB-7A” is displayed. The so-called BGM is played.

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

(10) When the trigger for determining BGM change is “when switching BGM is selected (VBB)” When “when switching BGM is selected (VBB)”, one of the following three conditions (D) to (F) is satisfied: Corresponding to.
(D) When the number of digesting games between BB games reaches a predetermined number of ceiling games (for example, 500 games), and a winning combination of "F_VBB" (BB winning combination) is internally won. (E) MB games are played 5 times or more. When the winning combination of the abbreviation "F_VBB" (BB winning combination) is internally won after being continuously executed. (F) The playing medium BGM is executed when the winning combination of the abbreviation "F_VBB" is internally won. When the lottery changes are won (see FIGS. 48A and 48B)

  When the BGM change determination trigger is “when switching BGM is selected (VBB)”, first, the internal winning combination of the abbreviation “F_VBB” won by the establishment of any of the above conditions (D) to (F) is determined. When a prize is won, a state (BGM selectable state) in which the player can select whether or not to change the BGM of the BB game is generated. At this time, SE is generated, and it is notified that the BGM selectable state is generated. Next, when the player presses the MAX bet button 14 and decides (selects) to change the BGM, the BGM changes.

  After that, in the period of the BB game executed after the game in which the BGM has changed (the 0th game in FIG. 52) and thereafter, as shown in FIG. 52, the BGM is repeated three times from the start of the BB game every six games. Changes. Specifically, when the BGM change determination trigger is “when switching BGM is selected (VBB)”, from the next game (the BB game start game: the first game) to the sixth game after the BB winning game (the 0th game) The BGM called "BB-7B" is reproduced in the section No., the BGM called "BB-7C" is reproduced in the section from Game No. 7 to Game No. 12, and the game No. 13 to Game No. 18 is reproduced. A BGM called "BB-7B" is reproduced in the section of, and a BGM called "BB-7C" is reproduced in the section from the 19th game onward until the end of the BB game period. .

  That is, when the BGM change determination trigger is “when switching BGM is selected (VBB)”, in the BB game period, the BGM called “BB-7B” and the BGM called “BB-7C” are in the BB game. From the start, the game is alternately played three times every six games. Note that, at the timing, in the period from the end of the payout process of the medals of the game in which the BGM has changed (the 0th game in FIG. 52) to the start of the next game (BB game start game), “BB-7B” is displayed. The so-called BGM is played.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the above 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 returned when one BB game period ends.

(11) When the BGM change determination trigger is “BGM change in BB” “BGM change in BB” is from the BB game start to the 18th game start (third BGM changeable timing), that is, BB. From the start of the game to the completion of 17 games (a specific number of unit games), the "14-card combination" described below wins three times and the BGM in the BB described below that is performed by the sub-control unit in the 18th game. It corresponds to when the lottery is changed. In this case, the BGM changes when the payout process of the medals is completed in the 18th game that is won in the BB BGM change lottery.

  After that, the section from the end of the medal payout process of the game (18th game in FIG. 52) in which the change of BGM is determined to the end of the BB game period is referred to as “BB-8A”. BGM (“BGM for Inazuma RUSH” described later) is reproduced. In addition, when the "14-card combination" described below does not win three times from the start of the BB game to the start of the 18th game, or when the BGM change lottery in the BB described later does not win in the 18th game. , The BGM (regular BGM) currently being played is continuously played until the period of the BB game ends.

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

(12) When the BGM change decision trigger is "after the occurrence of the specific effect""After the occurrence of the specific effect" is the lock command number "10" (game lock type "premier": special effect, special in the game lock lottery). Correspond to when the lock type) is won.

  In this case, first, the game lock of the lock command number “10” (game lock type “premier”) is executed when the third stop of the relevant lottery game is OFF. If the winning BB combination (BB combination of “F_red 7BB” or “F_VBB” for short) is not won, the BB combination is carried over. In addition, at this time, a reach item to be described later is displayed on the activated line to inform that the BB has been internally won.

  Next, when the carried-over BB combination is won and the payout process of the medals is completed in the winning game, the BGM is changed to the BGM called “BB-9A”.

  After that, as shown in FIG. 52, a BGM called "BB-9A" is reproduced until the BB game executed in the next game and thereafter ends. 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 decision trigger is “after the occurrence of the specific effect”, the process for determining the content of the BGM during the BB game executed after the trigger is executed by the sub control circuit 42. . That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control circuit 42, when the BGM change determination trigger is "after the occurrence of the specific effect", means for determining the content of the BGM during the BB game executed after the trigger (second special). It also serves as a means for determining performance during a game).

  As described above, the sound effect function during the BB game included in the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment is executed after the BGM change effect of the BB game when the BGM change decision trigger is “3 consecutive chan (common)” is finished. A possible BGM change effect mode is a BGM change effect when the BGM change determination trigger is the “SP mode (red 7BB)” or the “SP mode (VBB)”. Further, in the present embodiment, in the case where the BGM change determination trigger is “after the occurrence of the specific effect”, the BGM change effect aspect that can be executed after the BGM change effect of the BB game is finished is also the BGM change determination opportunity being “SP”. This is a BGM change effect in the case of "mode (red 7BB)" or "SP mode (VBB)".

  In other words, in the present embodiment, the BGM change effect that can occur after the end of the BB game of the third consecutive resort also occurs after the end of the BB game executed after the occurrence of the special game lock (game lock type “premier”). obtain.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, a rare (special) effect that can be executed when the number of bonus (BB) holiday cottages is maximum (3 consecutive villas in the present embodiment) is a bonus (BB) holiday villa. It may also be executed when a condition other than the number of times is established (in the present embodiment, a bonus combination accompanied by a special game lock with a low winning probability is won). In this case, even if the bonus (BB) is not consecutive, it is possible to expect the player to generate a rare effect, so that the player can play the game without deteriorating 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 when the bonus winning combination accompanied by the special game lock is won and when the other bonus winning combinations are won. If it is designed for, the value of the bonus with the special game lock can be further increased by changing the content of the effect that can occur after the bonus with the special game lock ends, and the interest of the player can be increased. Can also be improved.

[Sound effect function corresponding to various operations]
The pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment has an effect function of generating a sound (hereinafter, referred to as “game sound”) corresponding to the operation or the action when the player performs a predetermined operation or a predetermined action of the game. . FIGS. 53A to 53C show diagrams in which correspondences between various operations and game operations and various game sounds in each game state are summarized.

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

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

  53A to 53C, the game sounds having different names are game sounds different from each other to the extent that the player can recognize them. Therefore, even if the game sounds are of the same operation type, the game sounds are different if the names are different. For example, a game sound with the name "lever sound", a game sound with the name "freeze F lever sound", and a game sound with the name "2 consecutive Chan lever sound" belong to the same operation type, but are played. The sounds are different from each other.

  The BET sound is a game sound generated when the player performs a BET operation (press operation of the bet button), and the lever sound is a game start operation (operation on the start lever 16) performed by the player. The stop sound is a game sound generated when the player performs a reel stop operation (stop button press operation) by the player. Further, the replay sound is a game sound generated when a winning combination relating to the replay is won, the wait sound is a game sound generated when the game is in a wait state, and the payout sound is a medal payout operation. It is a game sound generated when is being played.

  In this embodiment, two types of lever sounds are provided: a lever sound for advance notice and a lever sound other than that. Further, as the payout sound, there are provided two kinds of payout sounds for payout of 15 medals and payout sounds for payout of medals other than 15 (14 and 9).

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

  Note that “other than below” in FIG. 53A corresponds to the BGM change determination trigger “other than below (red 7BB)” and “other than below (VBB)” in FIG. 52. 53B corresponds to the BGM change determination trigger “2 consecutive chan (common)” in FIG. 52, and “3 consecutive chan” indicates the BGM change determination trigger “3 consecutive chan” in FIG. 52. (Common) ". The “SP mode” in FIG. 53B corresponds to the BGM change determination triggers “SP mode (red 7BB)” and “SP mode (VBB)” in FIG. 52. 52C corresponds to the BGM change determination trigger “bonus 1G consecutive (red 7BB)” in FIG. 52, and “1G consecutive blue” indicates the BGM change determination trigger “bonus 1G in FIG. 52. It corresponds to "Ben (VBB)". Further, “switching” in FIG. 53C corresponds to the BGM change determination triggers “when switching BGM is selected (red 7BB)” and “when switching BGM is selected (VBB)” in FIG. 52.

  In addition, the game state “between flags after occurrence of specific effect” in FIG. 53A is a state in which the BB combination is carried over after the internal winning of the BB combination with the special game lock (game lock type “premier”). Correspond. Therefore, the game state "between flags after occurrence of specific effect" is a non-bonus game (normal game), but in this game state, as shown in FIG. 53A, it is a special game sound different from the game sounds in other normal game states. Game sounds ("Frozen F insertion sound", "Freeze F lever sound", "Freeze F notice sound", "Freeze F stop sound", "Freeze F replay sound", "Freeze F wait sound" , "Freeze F payout sound (other than 15 sheets)", "Freeze F 15 sheet payout sound") are set.

  It should be noted that various game sounds defined in the game state “between flags after occurrence of specific effect” do not occur in other normal game states. On the contrary, various game sounds defined in other normal game states do not occur in the game state "between flags after occurrence of specific effect".

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the BB combination accompanied by a special game lock is internally won, the combination (special combination) of the abbreviations “F_VBB” + “F_watermelon” is internally won and the game lock lottery is locked. When the command number “10” is won (see the game lock occurrence lottery table in FIG. 31C), or the combination of the abbreviations “F_Red 7BB” + “F_Replay” (special combination) is internally won and the game lock lottery is executed. It corresponds to the case where the lock command number “10” is won (see the game lock occurrence lottery table in FIG. 32A).

  As described above, in the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, when a BB combination accompanied by a special game lock (game lock type “premier”) is internally won and the BB combination is carried over, the BB combination is won. During the period, the game sound generated at the time of various operations or various game operations changes to a game sound (special game sound) different from the game sound generated at other normal game states. When such a sound effect function is provided, the following effects can be obtained.

  Normally, the probability that a BB combination with a special game lock (game lock type "premier") is internally won is very low, so that a game lock of the game lock type "premier" hardly occurs. Therefore, the player can hardly experience such a premium game lock (production) in an actual game, so that the player does not pay attention to the premium production or the premium production is actually performed. In some cases, the player may not notice it. In this case, there is a possibility that the original meaning of the premium effect provided to entertain the player may be lost.

  However, in the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, when the BB combination accompanied by a special game lock (game lock type “premier”) is internally won and the BB combination is carried over, the game sound changes, so the occurrence probability is high. It is possible to clearly inform the player that a bonus accompanied by a very low game lock (freeze) is internally won. In this case, it is possible to enhance the interest in the game lock (premium effect) with a very low occurrence probability.

  In addition, when a BB combination with a special game lock (game lock type “premier”) is internally won and the BB combination is carried over, the game sound is changed (a special effect with a low occurrence probability is generated). As a result, it is possible to further enhance the interest in the effect, and it is possible to make a gaming machine with a changed gaming sound stand out among the gaming machines of the same model installed in the gaming shop. In this case, the player playing the game on the gaming machine can feel a sense of superiority.

[Display function for reach eyes]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is known a game machine having a function of stopping and displaying a symbol combination (roll result) called "reach eye" for notifying a player that a bonus combination is internally won. In addition, "reach eyes" is a predetermined symbol combination (rolled-out) that is stopped and displayed on the activated line when the symbol combination related to the bonus combination cannot be displayed on the activated line, It is a symbol combination that does not correspond to any combination (a combination relating to privilege grant). Therefore, the reach eyes often look like the ones that correspond to a pure "miss", but if a player who is familiar with the reach eyes sees the reach eyes, a bonus notification with a lamp etc. is given. You can know that the bonus combination is internally won before the.

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

  Specifically, in the general game, the combination of the abbreviation “F_Red 7BB + F_Special B” or the abbreviation “F_VBB” (specific combination) is internally won, and the symbol combination relating to the BB combination (Red 7BB or VBB) included in the combination If the symbol combination related to the abbreviation “F_Special B” is not stopped and displayed on the activated line, the specific reach line is stopped and displayed on the prescribed activated line. For example, in the normal game, the winning combination of the abbreviation “F_Red 7BB + F_Special B” is internally won, and the symbol combination (“Red 7”-“Red 7”-“Red 7”) related to the BB winning combination included in the winning combination is effective. When the stop combination is not displayed on the line, the symbol combination of "replay"-"watermelon 2"-"bell" is displayed as a stop on the center line.

  In addition, the above-mentioned specific reach is an internal winning of the combination of the abbreviation “F_Red 7BB + F_Special B” or the abbreviation “F_VBB” in the general game, and the symbol combination related to the BB combination included in the combination is on the activated line. It is a reach eye that is stopped and displayed only when it is not stopped and displayed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the reach eyes are stopped and displayed on the activated line even when the BB combination is carried over in the case other than the above, but at this time, the reach eyes different from the above-mentioned specific reach eyes are displayed. The eyes are stopped. Further, in a game in which the BB combination is not carried over, the reach eye is not stopped and displayed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the general game, when the winning combination (specific winning combination) of the abbreviation “F_Red 7BB + F_Special B” or “F_VBB” is internally won, during the BB game corresponding to the winning BB winning combination. A lottery (general medium BGM change lottery) is performed to determine whether or not to change the BGM (production during special game) to be reproduced. Then, when the general medium BGM change lottery is won, it is determined to change the BGM of the BB game. Note that this BGM change determination trigger is the BGM change determination trigger “when switching BGM is selected (red 7BB)” condition (C) or when “switching BGM is selected (VBB)” condition (F) described in FIG. 52 above. ) Correspond when established.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the winning combination of the abbreviation “F_Red 7BB + F_Special B” or the abbreviation “F_VBB” is internally won, and the symbol combination and the abbreviation “BB” (Red 7BB or VBB) included in the winning combination. When the symbol combination related to “F_special B” is not stopped and displayed on the activated line, a specific reach line is displayed on a prescribed activated line, so that even a player without skill can Based on a specific reach line, it is possible to quickly detect that the BB role is internally won. That is, in the case where the above-mentioned effect function for stopping and displaying the specific reach eye is provided, a bonus role is given to the player regardless of whether or not there is a skill for the game (whether an expert or a beginner). It is possible to show an effect (an effect of a special effect pattern) that suggests that the winning is won.

  Furthermore, a player who is familiar with the reach eyes can easily recognize that the internally winning BB combination is a BB combination in which the BGM can be changed, by the notification by the specific reach pattern. . That is, a player with a wealth of knowledge can easily recognize the type of internally winning BB combination due to the appearance of a specific reach eye, and the interest in the game is enhanced. Therefore, by providing an effect function for stopping and displaying such a specific reach eye, it is possible to change the fun of the game depending on the amount of knowledge about the game.

  In the present embodiment, the general medium BGM change lottery that is triggered by the winning of the specific winning combination is executed by the sub control circuit 42. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control circuit 42 also serves as means for performing general medium BGM change lottery (effect change lottery means). Further, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 executes a series of processes when the reach line is stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 also serves as a means (stop notification display means) for stopping and displaying the reach eyes.

  In the present embodiment, the abbreviation “F_Red 7BB + F_Special B” is internally won, and both the symbol combination related to the abbreviation “F_Red 7BB” and the symbol combination related to the abbreviation “F_Special B” are stopped on the activated line. If not displayed (when both hands are missed), the specific reach eye may be always stopped and displayed. Further, it may be configured such that a specific reach eye is stopped or not displayed depending on the timing of the stop operation and / or the pressing order.

  Further, in the configuration of the present embodiment, it is possible to notify that the abbreviation “F_Red 7BB + F_Special B” has been internally won by causing a specific reach eye to appear, but the symbol combination related to the abbreviation “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 winning combination of the abbreviation “F_Special B” is internally won, the winning combination of the BB winning combination of the abbreviated name “F_Red 7BB” or the winning combination of the BB winning combination of the abbreviated name “F_VBB” is always won (see FIG. 11). ). When the winning combination of the abbreviation “F_Special B” is won, the BB winning combination of the abbreviation “F_Red 7BB” or the BB winning of the abbreviation “F_VBB” is subsequently won. Therefore, in the configuration of the present embodiment, if the symbol combination related to the abbreviation “F_Special B” is stopped and displayed on the activated line, the abbreviation “F_Red 7BB + F_Special B” can be internally won at that time. Will suggest sex.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 48A and 48B, when the internal winning combination is a combination of the abbreviations “F_red 7BB + F_special B” or “F_VBB”, there is a possibility of winning the general medium BGM change lottery. Other internal winning combinations have a configuration that does not win the general medium BGM change lottery. In other words, in the present embodiment, the general medium BGM change lottery is substantially triggered by the internal winning of the combination of the abbreviations “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 general medium BGM change lottery when the winning combination of the abbreviation “F_Red 7BB + F_Special B” is internally won is irrespective of the setting of the gaming machine. Although it is fixed, the present invention is not limited to this, and the winning probability of the general medium BGM change lottery may be changed according to the setting of the gaming machine. For example, the higher the setting, the higher the winning probability of the general medium BGM change lottery when the winning combination of the abbreviation “F_Red 7BB + F_Special B” is internally won. In this case, the change frequency of the BGM (the frequency at which the tempai sound changes to the SP tempai sound) when the winning combination of the abbreviation “F_Special B” and the winning combination of the BB winning combination of the abbreviation “F_Red 7BB” is achieved. By recognizing it, the setting can be discriminated.

[Technical intervention factor for the number of medals paid out during BB game]
In the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, during the BB game, 15 (predetermined number) of medals are mainly paid out in one unit game (game) (hereinafter referred to as "15-card combination"). ) Wins the prize. Further, in this embodiment, the BB game ends when the total number of paid-out medals exceeds 342, as described above. Therefore, when the total payout number of medals is 342 at the end of the payout of the game immediately before the final game of the BB game, the maximum payout number of medals (342 + 15 = 357) can be obtained. it can.

  In order to obtain such a maximum number of medals to be paid out, the player plays "15 coins" (first small combination) 20 times by the end of the payout of the game immediately before the final game of the BB game. It is necessary to make a prize to win a small winning combination in which a single unit game (game) pays out 14 medals (hereinafter referred to as “14 winning combination” (second small winning combination)) three times (predetermined number of times). .

  In addition, in the present embodiment, since there is no small win that can obtain the number of medals to be paid out of 14 by winning one small win, a plurality of small wins can be won at the same time to obtain the number of medals to be paid out of 14 medals. A "14-card combination" is generated. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the configuration is such that when the internal winning combination of the abbreviation "F_V Bell" is won, "14 winning combinations" is obtained. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and there may be provided a small winning combination in which 14 coins are paid out by winning one small winning combination.

  When the winning combination of the abbreviation “F_V Bell” is internally won, as shown in the display winning combination determination tables of FIGS. 15 to 18, the names “C_CB Bell 1” to “C_CB Bell 10”, “C_7 Bell 1”, and “C_7 Bell” are displayed. 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 wins (display wins) of "Belcheri" and "C_ANY checker A1" to "C_ANY checker A4" can be won. In addition, when the winning combination of the abbreviation “V_Bell” is won internally, it corresponds to the names “C_special bell A1”, “C_special bell A2” and “C_special bell B” from these winning small winning combinations. The symbol combination of the small winning combination is stopped and displayed on the activated line in preference to the symbol combination of the other small winning combinations.

  In the present embodiment, when the symbol combination of the small winning combination 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 activated line. Depending on the timing of the player's stop operation, the symbol combination of the small win corresponding to the name "C_special bell A1" and the symbol combination of the small win 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 stopped and displayed on the activated line at the same time. ing. Specifically, in the present embodiment, on the center line which is the first effective line during the BB game, the symbol combination of the name "C_special bell A1" ("V2"-"bell"-"BAR"), Or, when the symbol combination (“V2”-“bell”-“replay”) of “C_special bell A2” is stopped and displayed, the name “C_” is displayed on the cross-up line which is the second effective line during the BB game. The symbol combination of "special bell B" ("V2"-"bell"-"bell") can be stopped and displayed.

  In this case, the number of medals paid out by winning 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 to be paid out by winning a winning combination is four, the total number of medals to be paid out in one unit game (game) is fourteen. That is, in the present embodiment, the display combination having the name “C_special bell A1” or “C_special bell A2” and the display combination having the name “C_special bell B” are awarded at the same time to generate the “14-card combination”. You can In the present embodiment, when this "14-card combination" is missed, the reel stop control is performed so that a small combination that can obtain a medal payout number other than 14 will win.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the winning combination of the abbreviation "F_V Bell" is internally won during the BB game and the player makes an irregular push, the above-mentioned "14 winning combination" is stopped and displayed. Reel stop control is performed. Further, in the present embodiment, when the winning combination of the abbreviation “F_V Bell” is internally won during the BB game, a sound for notifying it is generated. With this notification sound, the player can recognize the timing to challenge the winning of the “14 winning combinations”.

  In the present embodiment, during the BB game, in addition to the combination of the abbreviation "F_V Bell", the combination of the abbreviation "F_BB Bell" may be internally won (see the internal BB internal lottery table of FIG. 14A). In this case, the small winning combination that constitutes the above-mentioned “14-card winning combination” is also included in the winning winning display combinations (small winning combinations). However, in this case, although not shown, various reel stop control tables are set so that the small winning combination which constitutes the “14 winning combinations” does not win. That is, in the present embodiment, when the winning combination of the abbreviation “F_BB Bell” is won internally, the small winning combination that constitutes the “14 winning combinations” does not win.

  Note that the present invention is not limited to this, and when the winning combination of the abbreviation "F_BB Bell" is internally won, "14 winning combinations" may be awarded according to the stop operation of the player. For example, in the case where the player can stop the symbol targeted by the player (composition symbol of "14-card combination") on the activated line with the sliding frame number "0" (when the so-called "vita push" succeeds) , "14 winning combinations" may be awarded.

[Setting notification function]
In the present embodiment, as described above, when the "14-card combination" is won three times by the time when the payout of the game immediately before the final game of the BB game is finished, the maximum medal payout number (357 coins: difference). The number of sheets can be obtained as 357 (payout number) -24 (multiplication number) = 333 sheets.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as described in the BGM change effect in the BGM change determination trigger “BGM change in BB” in FIG. 52 described above, the 18th game (the specific unit game number) from the BB game start (the specific unit game number) is started. If the player can win the "14-card combination" three times by the third (predetermined number of changes) BGM change timing, in the 18th game, the BGM change lottery (hereinafter , "BGM BGM change lottery") is performed. When the BGM in BB change lottery is won, the BGM is changed to a BGM called “BGM for Inazuma RUSH” when the payout process of the medals is completed in the randomly selected game (18th game).

  In the present embodiment, when the "14-card combination" cannot be won three times from the start of the BB game to the start of the 18th game, the BGM-in-BB change lottery is not performed. Further, in the present embodiment, in the BB game executed after the BGM change determination trigger “bonus 1G series (red 7BB or VBB)” and the BB game executed after the BGM change determination trigger “after the occurrence of the specific effect”, This BGM change lottery during BB is not performed.

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

  FIG. 54 shows an example of a BGM change lottery table during a BB game. In the BB game BGM change lottery table, each lottery value of winning (“BGM for Inazuma RUSH”) / non-winning (“regular BGM”) is defined for each setting (random number denominator is 32768). ). The BGM change lottery table during BB game is stored in the sub ROM 82.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 54, the winning probabilities of the BGM in-BB change lottery in the settings “1” to “4” are the same, and the winning in the BGM-in-BB change lottery in the settings “5” and “6” is won. Each lottery value is set so that the probabilities are the same as each other and the winning probability of the BGM change in BB lottery in the settings “5” and “6” is higher than that in the settings “1” to “4”. . Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the case where the “14-card combination” is won three times from the start of the BB game to the start of the 18th game, the BGM change frequency that occurs after the medal payout process of the 18th game is completed. Thus, the player can be informed of information (high setting or low setting) regarding the setting of the pachi-slot 1.

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

  As described above, the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment not only has the element (technical intervention element of the player) that can change the number of medals to be won according to the skill of the player during the BB game, When a predetermined condition is satisfied during the BB game (when the condition for maximizing the number of medals acquired in the BB game is satisfied by the timing when the last BGM can be changed), information regarding the setting of the gaming machine is suggested. It has a function (setting notification function). That is, in the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, in the BB game, not only the benefit of the payout, but also the payout obtained in the BB game is not directly influenced, and the player can be provided with advantageous information. Therefore, in this embodiment, the bonus game (BB game) can be made more attractive, and the player's interest in the game can be increased.

[Bonus part notification function]
The pachi-slot 1 according to the present embodiment has a function of notifying information regarding internally-winned bonus combinations.

(1) Bonus Flag Between Bonus Flags In this embodiment, as described above, the state between bonus flags (a gaming state in which a bonus combination is carried over) is provided as the gaming state. Then, the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment has a function of notifying information regarding the internally-winned bonus combination during the period between the bonus flags. The 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 the game for five games is exhausted in that state, the sub-control circuit 42 causes the lamp group 21 and the display device 11 to operate. The effect device is controlled to notify that the bonus combination is internally won (the bonus combination is being carried over). Further, after the bonus winning notification using the lamp group 21 and the display device 11 is performed, when the game in the state between the bonus flags is consumed by two games, the sub control circuit 42 causes the lamp group 21 and the display. The production device such as the device 11 is controlled to notify the information about the symbol combination related to the internally winning bonus combination, that is, the information about the type of the internally winning bonus combination.

  By providing the bonus combination informing function between the bonus flags as described above, the player's interest in the game in the state between the bonus flags can be increased. The timing of notifying that the bonus combination is internally won and the timing of notifying the information of the symbol combination of the bonus combination (the information of the type of the bonus combination) can be set arbitrarily, The latter timing is set to be later than the former timing.

(2) Notification function when the symbol combination related to the bonus combination is in the tempo state In the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, the bonus combination is internally won, and the bonus combination is performed when the second stop of the reel is performed. When a state in which two symbols are stopped and displayed on the activated line (a so-called tempai state) occurs out of the three symbols constituting the symbol combination according to the above, the lights are turned on / off corresponding to the type of the bonus combination that is internally won. A pattern has a notification function for turning on and off a notification lamp (not shown) included in the lamp group 21.

  By providing such a bonus type notification function, it is possible to enhance the enjoyment of the game at the time of bonus pay tempe.

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

  In the present embodiment, as described above, based on the game lock type (lock command number) determined at the start of the game, a combination of the notice sound effect, the reel extinguishing effect, and the side LED lighting effect is performed (FIG. 41). ~ Refer to the game lock effect pattern determination table of FIG. 47). Then, the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment is provided with an effect function that suggests the type of the internal winning combination depending on, for example, the mode of the notice sound effect.

  For example, when “Niagara” is selected as the game lock type (type of flash effect) and the internal winning combination is a combination related to “Replay” (abbreviation “F_Replay”), as shown in FIG. The lottery value is specified in many of the game lock effect patterns whose sound effect is "normal" (effect in which a normal sound is generated at the time of the start operation), but the notice sound effect is "chance sound" (the chance sound at the time of the start operation). The lottery value is not defined for the game lock effect pattern, which is the effect that the sound is generated. That is, for example, when “Niagara” is selected as the game lock type (type of flash effect) and the internal winning combination is the role related to “Replay” (abbreviation “F_Replay”), the notice sound effect is The production of the game lock production pattern that is the "chance sound" is not performed.

  Therefore, from the effect contents of the game lock effect pattern, when the normal sound is generated as the notice sound, it means that the internal winning combination is the part related to the "replay", and the chance as the notice sound is given. When the sound is generated, it means that the internal winning combination is a combination other than the combination relating to the "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 at the same time.

  In addition, the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment is also provided with an effect function that suggests the type of the internal winning combination depending on the mode of the side LED lighting effect, for example.

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

  In addition, for example, when “no flash” is selected as the game lock type (type of flash effect), the chance sound is generated in the notice sound effect at the time of the start operation, and the reel extinction effect is not generated, the second stop As shown in FIG. 41B, the effect pattern in which the side LED lighting effect is generated at the time of operation is a combination (abbreviation “F_bell”, “F_common bell”) in which the internal winning combination is “bell” except at the time of bonus winning. Only selected at certain times. Further, when "no flash" is selected as the game lock type, a chance sound is generated in the notice sound effect at the time of the start operation, and the reel light-off effect is not generated, the side LED lighting effect is generated at the third stop operation. The effect pattern to be performed is selected only when the internal winning combination is a combination related to “cherry” (abbreviated as “F_cherry”), except at the time of bonus winning.

  That is, from the effect contents of the game lock effect pattern, regardless of the mode of the notice sound effect, when the side LED lighting effect occurs during the second stop operation, the internal winning combination is the “bell” combination. If the side LED lighting effect is generated during the third stop operation, it means that the internal winning combination is a combination related to “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 at the same time.

  When the suggestion function of the internal winning combination based on the above-described production mode is provided, there is a possibility that some production that suggests the type of the internal winning combination is performed for each operation of the player, which enhances the interest in the production. You can

<Description of operation of main control circuit>
Next, the contents of various processes executed by the main CPU 51 of the main control circuit 41 using a program will be described with reference to FIGS. 55 to 76. The main control circuit 41 executes the transmission process of various command data and the reel control process which are performed in various processes described below. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 performs the control processing of the variable display operation of the symbol, and also serves as a means (data transmitting means) for transmitting various command data.

[Main operation process of pachi-slot controlled by main CPU]
First, the procedure of the main operation process of the pachi-slot 1 under the control of the main CPU 51 will be described with reference to the main flowchart (hereinafter, referred to as “main flow”) shown in FIG.

  First, when the power of the pachi-slot 1 is turned on, the main CPU 51 performs initialization processing when the power is turned on (S1). In this initialization processing, it is determined whether the backup has been performed normally, the setting has been changed appropriately, etc., and the initialization corresponding to the determination result is performed.

  Next, the main CPU 51 conducts initialization processing at the end of one game (S2). In this initialization processing, the data in the designated storage area in the main RAM 53 is cleared. The designated storage area here is, for example, a storage area such as an internal winning combination storage area or a display combination storage area in which data must be erased for each game.

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

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

  Then, when the extracted various random number values are stored in the predetermined random number value storage area, the main CPU 51 performs an internal lottery process (S6). In this process, the internal winning combination is determined by lottery based on the random 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 conducts game lock lottery processing (S7). Details of the game lock lottery processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 58 described later. In the following, in order to simplify the explanation of the processing operation of the game lock, the explanation of the processing operation relating to the game lock that may occur when the start lever is operated (when the lever is ON) is omitted, and the display combination is decided. Only the processing operation relating to the game lock executed after (after the third stop OFF) is described.

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

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a start command transmission process (S9). Specifically, the main CPU 51 sends a start command to the sub control circuit 42. The start command is configured to include parameters that specify an internal winning combination and the like. Further, in the present embodiment, the start command also includes information on the lock command number (game lock type) determined by the game lock lottery and the lock time corresponding thereto. The operation of transmitting the start command may be performed by 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 performs a wait process (S10). In this processing, if the predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has not elapsed from the start of the previous game, the main CPU 51 consumes the waiting time until the predetermined time elapses.

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

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

  Next, the main CPU 51 executes reel stop control processing (S13). In this process, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped based on the timing of pressing the left stop button 17L, the middle stop button 17C, and the right stop button 17R 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 executes a prize search process (S14). In this process, the main CPU 51 stores the data in 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, a combination of symbols displayed on the activated line (winning determination line), and a symbol combination table (see FIGS. 8 and 9). To 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 sends a display command to the sub control circuit 42. The display command is configured to include parameters that specify the display combination, the number of payouts, and the like. Further, in the present embodiment, the display command relates to the lock command number (game lock type) determined by the game lock lottery or finally determined according to the type of the display combination and the lock time corresponding thereto. Information is also included. The display command transmission operation 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 conducts 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 executes medal payout processing (S17). In this process, the hopper 33 is driven and the credit number is updated based on the payout number of the display combination determined in S14, and the medals are paid out. At this time, in the present embodiment, as shown in the symbol combination table (see FIG. 8 and FIG. 9), the payout number of medals for each unit game is the number of medals inserted (1 to 3) and display for each unit game. Although it depends on the winning combination, the maximum payout number (upper limit) is 15.

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

  Next, the main CPU 51 conducts bonus end check processing (S19). In this processing, the main CPU 51 refers to various counters for managing the timing of ending the bonus game and checks whether or not the operation of the bonus game is to be ended. The details of the bonus end check processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 74 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 conducts bonus operation check processing (S20). In this processing, the main CPU 51 checks whether or not to start the operation of the bonus game and whether or not to perform the replay game. 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 from S2.

[Medal reception / start check processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 56, the medal acceptance / start check process performed in S3 in the main flow (see FIG. 55) will be described.

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

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

  In S31, when the main CPU 51 determines that there is an automatic insertion request (YES in S31), the main CPU 51 performs automatic insertion processing (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. After that, the main CPU 51 performs the process of S39 described below.

  On the other hand, in S31, when the main CPU 51 determines that there is no automatic insertion request (NO in S31), the main CPU 51 permits medal acceptance (S33). In this process, the solenoid of the selector 35 (see FIG. 4) is driven, and the medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 13 are 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 game state (S34). Specifically, the maximum number of inserted medals is set to "1" in the BB game state, the maximum number of inserted medals is set to "2" in the MB game state, and other game states (general game State and state between bonus flags), the maximum value of the number of inserted medals is set to "3".

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

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

  Next, the main CPU 51 transmits a medal insertion command to the sub control circuit 42 (S37). The medal insertion command includes a parameter for specifying the number of inserted medals and the like. The transmission operation of the medal insertion command may be performed by the communication data transmission processing of S354 in the interrupt processing (see FIG. 76 described later) executed by the control of the main CPU 51 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the inserted number is the game startable number (S38). In S38, when the main CPU 51 determines that the inserted number is not the game startable number (NO in S38), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S35 and repeats the processes from S35. On the other hand, in S38, when the main CPU 51 determines that the inserted number is the game startable number (YES in S38), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S39 described below. In the present embodiment, the number of games that can be started in the BB gaming state is "1", the number of games that can be started in the MB gaming state is "2", and other gaming states (general gaming state and bonus flag state) The number of games that can be started in () is any of "1" to "3" (selected by the player).

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

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S39 that the start switch is ON (YES in S39), 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 ejected from the medal payout opening 18. When this process ends, the main CPU 51 ends the medal acceptance / start check process, and moves the process to S4 in the main flow (see FIG. 55).

[Internal lottery processing]
Next, the internal lottery process performed in S6 in the main flow (see FIG. 55) will be described with reference to FIG. 57. In the present embodiment, the internal lottery process using the various internal lottery tables described below is executed by the main control circuit 41. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 also serves as a unit (internal winning combination determination unit) that executes the internal lottery process.

  First, the main CPU 51 sets an internal lottery table according to the game state and the number of inserted medals (number of medals) (S41). Specifically, the main CPU 51 refers to the game state flag storage area (see FIG. 35) to grasp the current game state, and the internal lottery table corresponding to the combination of the game state and the number of inserted medals (number of coins). (See FIGS. 11 to 14).

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

  Next, the main CPU 51 refers to the internal lottery table to obtain the lottery value corresponding to the winning number, and subtracts the lottery value from the random number value (S43).

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

  When the main CPU 51 determines in S44 that the calculation result is not less than 0 (NO in S44), the main CPU 51 updates the random number value and the winning number (S45). Specifically, the value of the calculation result is set to a random value, and the winning number is incremented by 1.

  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 (NO in S47), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S43 and repeats the processes from S43.

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

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

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

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

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

  On the other hand, in S51, when the main CPU 51 determines that the data stored in the carryover combination storing area is “00000000” (YES in S51), the main CPU 51 determines that the display combination determination table (see FIG. 15). ) Is acquired, and an internal winning combination is acquired based on the bonus data pointer (S52).

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

  After the processing of S53 or when the determination of S51 is NO, the main CPU 51 updates the internal winning combination storing area based on the internal winning combination stored in the internal carryover combination storing area (S54). After that, the main CPU 51 ends the internal lottery process and moves 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 processing 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 the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 also serves as means (lock determining means, effect type determining means) for determining whether to generate a game lock, a game lock type, and a lock period by the game lock lottery process. .

  First, the main CPU 51 refers to the game lock generation lottery table (see FIGS. 31A to 31C and FIGS. 32A to 32B) according to the game state, and performs the game lock lottery based on the random number value for effect (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 moves the processing to S8 of the main flow (see FIG. 55).

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

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

  Next, the main CPU 51 refers to the reel stop initial setting table (see FIGS. 19 and 20), and acquires various information corresponding to the rotating cylinder stop number based on the acquired rotating cylinder stop number (S102). . Specifically, the main CPU 51, the pressing order determination data (pull-in priority table number and pull-in priority selection table number) corresponding to the acquired number for turning cylinder stop, irregular selection table selection data (line change status and Irregular 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 / third stop table) No.) and search order table selection data.

  Next, the main CPU 51 stores the rotating identifier “0FFH (11111111B)” in the all 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 process, and moves the process 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 whose stop operation has not been detected.

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

  First, the main CPU 51 requests the rotation start of all reels (S111). Then, when the rotation start of all reels is requested, the three stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R are driven by an interrupt process (see FIG. 76 described later) executed at a constant 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 subjected to acceleration control until the rotation speed thereof reaches a constant speed, and then controlled so that the constant speed is maintained.

  Next, the main CPU 51 sets an initial value in the wait timer (S112). After that, the main CPU 51 ends the reel rotation start process, and moves the process to S12 of the main flow (see FIG. 55).

  In this embodiment, the initial value set in the wait timer is 3670. The value of the wait timer is decremented by "1" in S353 of an interrupt process described later (see FIG. 76 described later) which is executed at a constant 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.

[Loading priority storage processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 61, the attraction-in priority storage processing 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 conducts search target reel determination processing (S122). In this process, the main CPU 51 selects, for example, a predetermined reel from among the spinning reels, and determines the selected reel as the search target reel.

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

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a pull-in priority table selection process (S123). In this processing, the pull-in priority table is selected based on the internal winning combination (data pointer) and the operation stop button. The details of the attraction-in priority table selection processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 62 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 sets "0" as the symbol position data and "21" as the number of symbol checks (S124). Then, the main CPU 51 performs a symbol code storage process (S125). In this process, the symbol code corresponding to the current symbol position data, which is located on the effective line (winning determination line) of the reel to be searched, is stored in the symbol code storage area. At this time, symbol codes for the number of effective lines are stored. The details of the symbol code storage process will be described later with reference to FIG. 63 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 updates the display combination storing area (see FIG. 34) based on the acquired symbol code and the data of the symbol code storing area (see FIG. 38) (S126). At this point, a combination of symbols that can be displayed (displayable winning combination) is stored in the display winning combination storage area based on the stopped symbol regardless of whether or not the internal winning combination is won.

  In this embodiment, the information in the symbol code storage area (the symbol code and the displayable hand corresponding thereto) is updated for each reel that is stopped. At this time, the displayable winning combination may be acquired from data that defines the correspondence between the symbols of the reels stopped and the corresponding displayable winning combinations, or the symbols of the stopped reels. And the symbol combination table (see FIGS. 8 and 9) may be collated and acquired. In the case of using the former method, the correspondence relationship between the symbol and the displayable combination changes for each reel.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a pull-in priority order acquisition process (S127). In this process, the main CPU 51 draws in priority for a winning combination having a bit of "1" in the display winning combination storing area (see FIG. 34) and having a bit of "1" in the internal winning combination storing area. The attraction priority data is acquired by referring to the ranking table (see FIG. 29).

  It should be noted that, in the case where a symbol of a winning combination (for example, a winning combination relating to “cherry”: see FIG. 8 and FIG. 9) is displayed on some reels, the winning combination of the winning combination is displayed on the reels of “ANY” Do not acquire the attraction priority data. If there is a possibility that a winning combination will be confirmed for a winning combination that is not internally won, the attraction priority data is set to "stop prohibited (all bits 0)".

  Next, the main CPU 51 stores the acquired attraction priority data in the attraction priority data storage area (see FIG. 39) (S128). At this time, the pull-in priority data is stored in the pull-in priority data storage area such that the values of the respective priority levels correspond to the bits of the storage area. Next, the main CPU 51 adds 1 to the symbol position data and subtracts 1 from the number of symbol checks (S129).

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

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

  When it is determined in S131 that the main CPU 51 has not performed the search for the number of times of search (NO in S131), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S122 and repeats the processes from S122. On the other hand, when it is determined in S131 that the main CPU 51 has performed the search for the number of times of search (YES in S131), the main CPU 51 ends the attraction-in priority storage process, and the process proceeds to S13 of the main flow (see FIG. 55). Move to.

[Selection of priority table]
Next, with reference to FIG. 62, the attraction-in priority table selection processing performed in S123 in the flowchart (see FIG. 61) of attraction-in priority storage processing will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the pull-in priority table number is set, that is, whether or not the pull-in priority table number is directly stored in the reel stop initialization process (S8) (S141). ). In S141, when the main CPU 51 determines that the attraction-in priority table number is set (YES in S141), the main CPU 51 ends the attraction-in priority table selection process and stores the attraction-in priority table. The process moves to S124 of the process (see FIG. 61).

  On the other hand, in S141, when the main CPU 51 determines that the pull-in priority table number is not set (NO in S141), the main CPU 51 stores the pressing order storage area (see FIG. 37) and the operation stop button storage. By referring to the area (see FIG. 36), the corresponding attraction-in priority table number is set (S142). After that, the main CPU 51 ends the attraction-in priority table selection processing, and moves the processing to S124 of the attraction-in priority storage processing (see FIG. 61).

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

[Symbol code storage process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 63, the symbol code storage processing performed in S125 in the flowchart (see FIG. 61) of the attraction-in priority storage processing will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 sets valid line data (S151). In the present embodiment, as described above, when the number of inserted medals (multiplication number) for each unit game is three, five effective lines (top line, center line, bottom line, cross down line, cross) Upline) is provided, and when the number of inserted medals for each 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 effective line data (S152). For example, when the reel to be searched is the left reel 3L, since it is desired to obtain information on the middle row of the reel to be searched, the check symbol position data indicating the middle row is set.

  Next, the main CPU 51 acquires the symbol code of the checking symbol position data (S153). After that, the main CPU 51 ends the symbol code storing process, and moves the process to S126 of the attraction-in priority order storing process (see FIG. 61).

[Reel stop control processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 64, the reel stop control processing 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 also serves as a unit (stop control unit) that executes reel stop control processing.

  First, the main CPU 51 performs a stop button detection process (S161). In this process, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the valid stop button has been pressed, and also determines whether or not 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, based on the detection result of the stop button detection processing of S161 (the determination result of the stop button that has been pressed effectively), the pressing order storage area (see FIG. 37) and the operation stop button storage area (see FIG. 36). Is updated (S162). Next, the main CPU 51 subtracts "1" from the stop button non-operation counter (S163).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines the reel to be searched 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 conducts a sliding piece number determination process (S166). The details of the sliding piece number determination processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 66 described later. Next, the main CPU 51 sends a reel stop command to the sub control circuit 42 (S167). The reel stop command transmitted in this processing includes information such as the type of reel to be stopped, the number of sliding pieces thereof, ON edge / OFF edge of the stop switch, and the like. The information of 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 reel stop command transmission operation may be performed by the communication data transmission processing of S354 in the interrupt processing (see FIG. 76 described later) executed by the control of the main CPU 51 described later.

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

  Next, the main CPU 51 sets the scheduled stop position determined in S168 as the search symbol position (S169). Next, the main CPU 51 conducts the symbol code storage processing described with reference to FIG. 63 (S170). After that, 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 executes control change processing (S172). The details of the control change processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 71 described later. Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the pressed stop button is released (S173). In S173, when the main CPU 51 determines that the pressed stop button is not released (NO in S173), the main CPU 51 repeats the process of S173 and waits until the pressed stop button is released. To do.

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

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is "0" (S175). When the main CPU 51 determines in S175 that the non-operation counter is not "0" (NO in S175), the main CPU 51 performs the attraction-in priority storage process described with reference to FIG. 61 (S176). . After that, the main CPU 51 returns the processing to S161 and repeats the processing from S161.

  On the other hand, in S175, when the main CPU 51 determines that the non-operation counter is “0” (YES in S175), the main CPU 51 ends the reel stop control process and executes the process in the main flow (FIG. 55). Refer to S14).

[Stop button detection processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 65, the stop button detection processing performed in S161 in the flowchart of the reel stop control processing (see FIG. 64) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not there is a pressed stop button (S181). In S181, when the main CPU 51 determines that there is no pressed stop button (NO in S181), the main CPU 51 ends the stop button detection process, and the reel stop control process (see FIG. 64). Moves to S162.

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

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

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

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

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S185 that the plurality of stop buttons are not pressed (NO in S185), the main CPU 51 determines that the pressed stop button is the stop button of the spinning reel. It is determined whether or not (S186). In S186, when the main CPU 51 determines that the pressed stop button is not the stop button of the spinning reel (when S186 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the stop button detection process and stops the process. The process moves to S162 of 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 spinning reel (in the case of YES determination in S186), the main CPU 51 effectively presses the pressed stop button. Set as a stop button (S187). Then, after the processing of S187, the main CPU 51 ends the stop button detection processing, and moves 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 processing of the present embodiment, when a plurality of stop buttons including the left stop button 17L are simultaneously pressed in the reel first stop operation, the left stop button 17L is pressed. Is enabled and pressing of other stop buttons is disabled. Then, this processing is executed by the main CPU 51. That is, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 51 determines that the pressing operation of the left stop button 17L is a valid pressing operation when a plurality of stop buttons including the left stop button 17L are pressed simultaneously in the first reel stop operation. It also serves as a means to do.

[Slip piece number determination process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 66, a description will be given of the number-of-slip-pieces determination process performed in S166 in the flowchart of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 64).

  First, the main CPU 51 selects the 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 "1" to the bit 7 corresponding to the "left reel A line" of the stop data as the line mask data, "10000000". Select. Further, for example, when the middle stop button 17C is pressed, the main CPU 51 selects, as the line mask data, "00010000" in which "1" is set in the bit 4 corresponding to the "middle reel A line" of the stop data. To do. Further, for example, when the right stop button 17R is pressed, the main CPU 51 selects, as line mask data, "00000010" in which "1" is set in bit 1 corresponding to "right reel A line" of the stop data. To do.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not it is the first stop (the stop button non-operation counter is "2") (S192). In S192, when the main CPU 51 determines that it is not the first stop (NO in S192), the main CPU 51 performs the second / third stop processing (S193). The details of the second and third stop processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 67 described later. After that, the main CPU 51 performs the process of S201 described below.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S192 that the first stop is performed (YES in S192), 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 (YES in S194), the main CPU 51 acquires the first stop table number and the symbol counter at the time of forward pressing (S195). ). In this process, the forward stop first stop table number is acquired by referring to the reel stop initialization table (see FIGS. 19 and 20). Next, the main CPU 51 refers to the forward stop first stop table corresponding to the forward press first stop table number, and acquires the sliding piece number determination data and the change status based on the symbol counter (S196). ). After that, the main CPU 51 performs the process of S201 described below.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S <b> 194 that the operation stop button is not the left stop button (NO in S <b> 194), the main CPU 51 acquires the irregular press time table selection data (the irregular press stop table number). Then, the irregular pressing stop table corresponding to the irregular pressing table selection data is set (S197). In this process, the irregular press table selection data (irregular push stop table number) is acquired by referring 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 conducts 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 pressing stop table, and acquires the number-of-slip-pieces determination data based on the line mask data and the stop start position (S200).

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a priority attraction-in control process (S201). In this process, the attraction priority data corresponding to each symbol position in the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces "4" (or "1") from the stop start position is compared, and the most appropriate number of sliding pieces is determined. . The details of the priority attraction-in control process will be described later with reference to FIG. 70 described later. After that, the main CPU 51 ends the sliding frame number determination process, and moves the process to S167 of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 64).

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

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

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S211 that the second stop operation is being performed (YES in S211), the main CPU 51 presses the stop button in the forward pressing order (the first reel is the left reel 3L). It is determined whether or not (S212). In S212, when the main CPU 51 determines that the button has not been pressed forward (NO in S212), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S214 described below.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in step S212 that the button has been pressed forward (YES in step S212), the main CPU 51 performs a line change bit check process (step 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 conducts 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 conducts a sliding piece number search process (S215). In this process, the stop table (see FIGS. 21 to 23, 25 and 26) is referred to, and the slide piece number determination data is determined based on the stop start position.

  For example, when the line mask data is “00010000” corresponding to the “middle reel A line”, the main CPU 51 refers to the column of the “middle reel A line” of bit 4. Then, for each symbol position in the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces 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 the sliding piece number determination data. Then, after the processing of S215, the main CPU 51 ends the second and third stop processing, and moves the processing to S201 of the sliding piece number determination processing (see FIG. 66).

[Line change bit check processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 68, the line change bit performed in S198 in the flowchart for determining the number of sliding pieces (see FIG. 66) and S213 in the flowchart for the second and third stop processing (see FIG. 67). The check process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether the change status is "1" or "2" (S221). When the main CPU 51 determines in S221 that the change status is "1" or "2" (YES in S221), the main CPU 51 sets the corresponding line status (S222). In this processing, 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 processing of S222, the main CPU 51 ends the line change bit check processing, and the processing is S199 of the sliding frame number determination processing (see FIG. 66), or a flowchart of the second and third stop processing (see FIG. 67). The process moves to S214 in ().

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S221 that the change status is not "1" or "2" (NO in S221), 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) to start the stop. It is determined whether or not the data corresponding to the position is "1". When the main CPU 51 determines that the data corresponding to the stop start position is not “1”, that is, the line change bit is not on (when S223 is NO determination), the main CPU 51 performs the line change bit check process. Then, the process proceeds to S199 of the sliding piece 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, in S223, 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 (YES in S223), the main CPU 51 determines that the B The line status is set (S224). The B line status is data used to change the line mask data. After the processing of S224, the main CPU 51 ends the line change bit check processing, and the processing is S199 of the sliding frame number determination processing (see FIG. 66), or a flowchart of the second and third stop processing (see FIG. 67). The process moves to S214 in ().

[Line mask data change processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 69, line mask data performed in S199 in the flowchart for determining the number of sliding pieces (see FIG. 66) and S214 in the flowchart for the second and third stop processing (see FIG. 67). The change process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the C line status is set (S231). The C line status is set in the second post-stop control change process (see FIG. 72, which will be described later) when the forward push is performed.

  In S231, when the main CPU 51 determines that the C-line status is set (YES in S231), the main CPU 51 determines whether the operation stop button at the second stop is the middle stop button. It is determined (S232).

  In S232, when the main CPU 51 determines that the operation stop button at the time of the second stop is the middle stop button (YES in S232), the main CPU 51 rotates the line mask data to the right twice (S233). ). If the operation stop button at the time of the second stop is the middle stop button, the operation stop button at the time of the third stop is 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 second / third stop during forward pressing (see FIG. 25) is referred to. Then, after the processing of S233, the main CPU 51 ends the line mask data changing processing, and the processing is S200 of the sliding frame number determination processing (see FIG. 66), or a flowchart of the second and third stop processing (see FIG. 67). ) To the processing of S215.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S232 that the operation stop button during the second stop is not the middle stop button (NO in S232), the main CPU 51 rotates the line mask data to the left twice. (S234). If the operation stop button at the time of the second stop is not the middle stop button when the button is pressed forward, the operation stop button at the time of the third stop becomes the middle stop button. Therefore, the line mask data is changed from "00010000" to "01000000" by the process of S234. As a result, the column of bit 6 corresponding to the "middle reel C line data" of the second / third stop table for forward pressing is referred to. Then, after the processing of S234, the main CPU 51 terminates the line mask data change processing, and executes the processing of S200 of the sliding frame number determination processing (see FIG. 66), or the flowchart of the second and third stop processing (see FIG. 67). ) To the processing of S215.

  When the main CPU 51 determines in S231 that the C line status is not set (NO in S231), the main CPU 51 determines whether the B line status is set (S235). . In S235, when the main CPU 51 determines that the B line status is not set (NO in S235), the main CPU 51 terminates the line mask data change process and executes the process of determining the number of sliding frames (Fig. 66) (S200) or the process of S215 in the flowchart of the second / third stop processing (see FIG. 67).

  On the other hand, in S235, when the main CPU 51 determines that the B line status is set (YES in S235), the main CPU 51 rotates the line mask data once to the right (S236). By this processing, for example, when the line mask data is “00000010”, it is changed to “00000001”. As a result, the column corresponding to the “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 changing processing, and the processing is S200 of the sliding frame number determination processing (see FIG. 66), or a flowchart of the second and third stop processing (see FIG. 67). ) To the processing of S215.

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

  First, the main CPU 51 sets the search order table (see FIGS. 30A to 30C) corresponding to the search order table selection data (S241). Next, the main CPU 51 sets initial values for the search order counter and the number of checks (S242). Specifically, the main CPU 51 sets "1" as an initial value in the search order counter. Further, the main CPU 51 sets the number of checks as the initial value of the data length of the search order table. Specifically, "5" is set as the initial value of the number of checks.

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

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the attraction-in priority data acquired in S245 exceeds the attraction-in priority data previously acquired (S246). In S246, when the main CPU 51 determines that the attraction priority data acquired in S245 does not exceed the attraction priority data acquired earlier (NO in S246), the main CPU 51 executes the processing in S248 described below. To do.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S246 that the attraction priority data acquired in S245 exceeds the attraction priority data acquired earlier (YES in S246), the main CPU 51 determines that the slippage acquired in S244 has occurred. The number of pieces is saved (S247).

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

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

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

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

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not after the third stop (S261). In S261, when the main CPU 51 determines that it is after the third stop (YES in S261), the main CPU 51 ends the control change process, and the process is the reel stop control process (see FIG. 64) of S173. Move to.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S261 that it is not after the third stop (when NO in S261), 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 performed (YES in S262), the main CPU 51 performs the second post-stop control process (S263). The details of the second post-stop 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 moves 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 the second stop has not been performed (NO in S262), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the forward push has been performed (S264). In S264, when the main CPU 51 determines that it is not the normal push (when S264 is NO determination), the main CPU 51 ends the control change process and moves the process to S173 of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 64). .

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in step S264 that the forward press has been performed (YES in step S264), the main CPU 51 determines the forward press control change table according to the forward press table change data (FIGS. 24A and 24B). (Reference) is acquired and the number of searches is set (S265).

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

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

  On the other hand, in S269, when the main CPU 51 determines that the number of searches is “0” (YES in S269), the main CPU 51 forwards the value of the initial table change initial data during forward pressing to the second. It is acquired as the third stop table number for stop and the corresponding stop table is set (S270).

  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 changing processing, and moves the processing to S173 of the reel stop control processing (see FIG. 64).

  In S268, when the main CPU 51 determines that the updated change target position matches the planned stop position (YES in S268), the main CPU 51 determines that the second forward-pressing time according to the value of the line change status. -Acquire the third stop table number and C line check data (S272).

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

[Control change process after second stop]
Next, with reference to FIG. 72, the second post-stop control change process performed in S263 in the control change process flowchart (see FIG. 71) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the forward push is performed (S291). In S291, when the main CPU 51 determines that it is not the normal push (when S291 is NO determination), the main CPU 51 ends the second post-stop control change process and the control change process (see FIG. 71). To do.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in step S291 that the main CPU 51 has pressed forward (YES in step S291), the main CPU 51 determines whether the C line check data is on (the change status is "3"). 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, in S292, when the main CPU 51 determines that the C line check data is not on (when the determination in S292 is NO), the main CPU 51 terminates the second post-stop control change process, and simultaneously executes the control change process (see FIG. 71) is also completed.

  On the other hand, in S292, when the main CPU 51 determines that the C line check data is on (YES in S292), the main CPU 51 turns on the line change bit corresponding to the stop start position at the second stop. It is determined whether or not (S293). In S293, when the main CPU 51 determines that the line change bit corresponding to the stop start position at the time of the second stop is not on (NO in S293), the main CPU 51 ends the second post-stop control change process. At the same time, the control change process (see FIG. 71) also ends.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S293 that the line change bit corresponding to the stop start position at the second stop is ON (YES in S293), the main CPU 51 stores the stored forward push "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 control change processing after the second stop and the control change processing (see FIG. 71).

[Game lock processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 73, the game lock processing performed in S16 in the main flow (see FIG. 55) will be described. In this 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 also serves as a unit (lock generation unit) that generates the game lock over the corresponding lock time (lock execution time).

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

  Further, at this time, the main CPU 51 sends a lock command to the sub control circuit 42. Upon receiving this lock command, the sub control circuit 42 starts execution of the flash effect (lock effect). It should be noted that, in order to execute the corresponding locking effect in the sub-control unit, the lock command needs to be transmitted to the sub-control circuit 42 at the time of locking start or in advance. It may be performed before (immediately before) or after (immediately after) the start of counting. Further, in the present embodiment, in one game lock, the transmission process of the lock command may be performed only when the lock is started, or at both the start and end timings of the game lock (that is, two times). A lock command transmission process 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” (NO in S302), the main CPU 51 repeats the process of S302 until the value of the lock timer becomes “0”. stand by.

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

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

  First, the main CPU 51 refers to the game state flag storage area (see FIG. 35) and determines whether or not "BB" or "MB" is operating (S321). In S321, when the main CPU 51 determines that "BB" or "MB" is not in operation (when S321 is NO determination), the main CPU 51 ends the bonus end check process, and the process proceeds to the main flow (FIG. 55). (See) S20.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S321 that "BB" or "MB" is in operation (YES in S321), 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” (YES in S322), the main CPU 51 performs a bonus end time process (S323). In this process, the main CPU 51 clears the bonus end number counter, and turns off the gaming status flag (BB gaming status flag or MB gaming status flag) corresponding to the operating "BB" or "MB". When the value of the bonus end number counter is less than “0”, the total number of paid out medals in the BB game exceeds 342, or the total number of paid out medals in the MB game is 129. Means exceeded.

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

  Next, the main CPU 51 executes 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 moves the processing to S20 of the main flow (see FIG. 55).

  On the other hand, in S322, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the bonus end number counter is not less than “0” (NO in S322), the main CPU 51 determines each value of the winning number counter and the possible game number counter. It is updated (S326). The value of the prize winning number counter is decremented by "1" when a small winning combination (the part with the payout of medals) is displayed, and the value of the game possible number counter is "1" in one game regardless of the stop symbol. Is subtracted.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the value of the winning number counter or the value of the possible game number counter is "0" (S327). In S327, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the winning number counter or the value of the possible game number counter is not “0” (NO in S327), the main CPU 51 ends the bonus end check process. , And moves the process to S20 in the main flow (see FIG. 55).

  On the other hand, in S327, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the winning number counter or the value of the possible game number counter is “0” (YES in S327), the main CPU 51 performs the RB end process. Alternatively, the process at the end of CB is performed (S328). Specifically, the gaming state flag (RB gaming state flag) corresponding to "RB" or the gaming state flag (CB gaming state flag) corresponding to "CB" is turned off, and a possible winning number counter and a possible gaming number counter Perform processing such as clearing. After that, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus end check processing, and moves the processing to S20 in the main flow (see FIG. 55).

[Bonus activation 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 or not "BB" is in operation (S331). In S331, when the main CPU 51 determines that "BB" is not operating (NO in S331), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S334 described below.

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

  On the other hand, in S332, when the main CPU 51 determines that “RB” is not in operation (when S332 is NO determination), the main CPU 51 performs the RB operation process based on the bonus operation table (see FIG. 10). Is performed (S333). Then, after the processing of S333, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check processing, and moves 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 "MB" is in operation (S334). In S334, when the main CPU 51 determines that "MB" is not in operation (NO in S334), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S337 described below.

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

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

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

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S337 that the bonus game is a winning game (YES in S337), the main CPU 51 selects the winning bonus game based on the bonus operation table (see FIG. 10). The corresponding bonus operation time processing is performed (S338). In the present embodiment, in this processing, the main CPU 51 refers to the bonus operation table (see FIG. 10) and sets “1” to the corresponding bit in the game state flag storage area (see FIG. 35), The value of the bonus end 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 RB operation time process described in S333 or the CB operation time process described in S336 is performed.

  Next, the main CPU 51 clears the value of the carryover combination storing area (S336). Next, the main CPU 51 conducts bonus start command transmission processing (S337). In this process, the main CPU 51 sends a bonus start command to the sub control circuit 42. The bonus start command includes information indicating that the bonus game has started. The bonus start command transmission operation may be performed by 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 moves the process to S2 of the main flow (see FIG. 55).

  When S337 is NO, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the winning combination is a winning combination (S341). In S341, when the main CPU 51 determines that the winning combination relating to the replay is not a winning combination (NO in S341), the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check process, and the process proceeds to the main flow (see FIG. 55). Move to S2.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S341 that the winning combination is the winning combination (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 moves the processing to S2 of the main flow (see FIG. 55).

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

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

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

  Next, the main CPU 51 executes 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 the rotation start of all reels is requested, and thereafter, the respective reels rotate at a constant speed. The three stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R are drive-controlled. When the number of sliding symbols is determined, the main CPU 51 updates the symbol counter of the corresponding reel by the number of sliding symbols. Then, the main CPU 51 waits for the updated symbol counter to match the value corresponding to the 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 the process of S355, in addition to the above-described normal acceleration process, constant speed process, and stop process, when a reel effect pattern is set during the acceleration process, the reel effect pattern is handled. It also performs a reel effect (reel action) and a lock control process.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a lamp / 7-segment driving process (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 a register restoration process (S357). Then, after that, the main CPU 51 ends the interrupt processing.

<Explanation of operation of sub control circuit>
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, with reference to FIG. 77, a main board communication task performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 checks the reception of the command transmitted from the main control circuit 41 (S501). Next, when receiving the 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 is received (S503). When the sub CPU 81 determines in step S <b> 503 that the command different from the previous command is not received (NO in step S <b> 503), the sub CPU 81 returns the processing to step S <b> 501 and repeats the processing from step S <b> 501.

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

[Production registration task]
Next, an effect registration task performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG. 78.

  First, the sub CPU 81 takes out a message from the message queue (S511). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not 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 (NO in S512), the sub CPU 81 performs the process of S515 described below.

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

  Next, the sub CPU 81 performs effect content determination processing (S514). In this process, the sub CPU 81 determines effect contents, registers 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 processing to S511, and repeats the processing from S511.

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

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

  In S521, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the start command is being received (YES in S521), the sub CPU 81 performs the start command receiving process (S522). In this process, the sub CPU 81 extracts a random number value for effect, randomly determines an effect number based on an internal winning combination or the like, and registers it. Here, the effect number is data that specifies the effect content to be executed this time.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 registers the effect data at the time of start in accordance with the registered effect number (S523). The effect data is data that specifies animation data, sound data, and lamp data. Therefore, when the effect data is registered, the corresponding animation data and the like are determined, and the effect such as display on the display device is 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 processing of S522, the sub CPU 81 produces effects such as the above-mentioned notice sound effect, reel light-off effect, side LED lighting effect, based on the lock command number (game lock type) included in the start command. Determine the content. Then, in the processing of S523, the sub CPU 81 registers (sets) the effect data corresponding to the determined effect contents such as the notice sound effect, the reel extinguishing effect, and the side LED lighting effect.

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

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in S524 that the reel stop command is being received (YES in S524), the sub CPU 81 determines whether the reel stop command is set according to the registered effect number and operation stop button type. The effect data is registered (S525). After that, the sub CPU 81 terminates the effect content determination process, and moves the process 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 is not received (NO in S524), the sub CPU 81 determines whether the display command is received (S526).

  In S526, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the display command is being received (YES in S526), the sub CPU 81 performs the display command receiving process (S527). In this process, the sub CPU 81 randomly determines and registers the effect number based on the display combination or the like. Here, the effect number is data that specifies the effect content to be executed this time. After that, the sub CPU 81 terminates the effect content determination process, and moves the process 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 the effect data of the flash effect corresponding to the lock command number (game lock type) and the lock time information included in the display command, based on the information. (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 is not received (NO in S526), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the payout end command is received (S528). In S528, when the sub CPU 81 determines that it is time to receive the payout end command (YES in S528), the sub CPU 81 performs a payout end command reception process (S529). After that, the sub CPU 81 terminates the effect content determination process, and moves the process 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 (NO in S528), the sub CPU 81 determines whether it is time to receive the bonus start command (S530).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in S530 that the bonus start command is received (YES in S530), the sub CPU 81 registers effect data for bonus start (S531). After that, the sub CPU 81 terminates the effect content determination process, and moves the process 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 (NO in S530), 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 (YES in S532), the sub CPU 81 registers the effect data for bonus end (S533). After that, the sub CPU 81 terminates the effect content determination process, and moves the process 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 (NO in S532), the sub CPU 81 determines whether it is the non-operation command received (S534). In S534, when the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not the time of receiving the no-operation command (NO in S534), the sub CPU 81 terminates the effect content determination process and executes 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 non-operation command is received (YES in S534), the sub CPU 81 performs the non-operation command reception process (S535). Details of the non-operation command reception process will be described later with reference to FIG. 80 described later. After the processing of S535, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination processing, and moves the processing to S515 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 78).

[Processing when no operation command is received]
Next, with reference to FIG. 80, the non-operation command reception process performed in S535 in the flow chart 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 turned on (S561). The state in which the BET lamp can be turned on is a state in which 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 a medal insertion operation, and the BET lamp can be turned on while waiting for the reel to start rotating or while the reel is rotating. Not in a state.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in S561 that the BET lamp cannot be turned on (NO in S561), the sub CPU 81 ends the no-operation command reception process, and the effect content determination process (see FIG. 79). Also ends.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S561 that the BET lamp can be turned on (YES in S561), the sub CPU 81 determines whether the BET button (MAX bet button 14 or 1BET button 15) has been pressed. It is determined (S562). When the sub CPU 81 determines in S562 that the BET button has not been pressed (NO in S562), the sub CPU 81 ends the no-operation command reception process, and the effect content determination process (see FIG. 79). Also ends.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S562 that the BET button has been pressed (YES in S562), the sub CPU 81 turns on the BET lamp 8 and outputs a BET sound (S563). After that, the sub CPU 81 ends the no-operation command reception process and the effect content determination process (see FIG. 79).

<Variations>
The configuration and operation of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention have been described above, including the operational effects thereof. However, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various embodiments and modifications are included without departing from the gist 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) that constitutes the symbol combination of the small winning combination has the symbol combination of the BB winning combination (red 7BB) in the reel rotation direction. An example in which the symbol "Red 7" (bonus symbol) that constitutes the symbol is arranged one frame forward and four symbols behind the symbol "V2" (bonus symbol) that constitutes the symbol combination of the BB combination (VBB). explained. Then, in such a symbol arrangement configuration of the left reel 3L, only the BB combination is internally won, and when the bonus symbol “red 7” or the symbol “V2” is stopped and displayed in the left display window 4L, the specific small symbol symbol The example in which the stop control of the left reel 3L is performed so that the “cherry 2” is not displayed in the left display window 4L has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this.

  For example, even when the specific small winning symbol "cherry 2" is arranged two frames ahead of the bonus symbol "red 7" in the rotation direction of the reel, the above-described implementation for the bonus symbol and the specific small winning symbol on 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 combination wins internally, the bonus symbol "red 7" is stopped and displayed in the middle or lower region in the left display window 4L, and the specific small symbol symbol "cherry 2" is displayed in the left display window 4L. To be hidden inside.

  In addition, when the specific small winning symbol "cherry 2" is arranged three or more frames ahead of the bonus symbol "red 7" in the rotating direction of the reel, for example, the bonus symbol "red 7" and the specific small winning symbol are displayed. “Cherry 2” is not displayed simultaneously in the left display window 4L. Therefore, when the specific small winning symbol "cherry 2" is arranged within two frames in front of the bonus symbol "red 7" in the reel rotation direction, the reels for the bonus symbol and the specific small winning symbol in the above embodiment A stop control technique can be applied.

  Further, in the symbol arrangement of the left reel 3L of the above embodiment, an example in which the bonus symbol "V2" is arranged 5 frames ahead of the bonus symbol "red 7" in the rotation direction of the reel has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. Not done. If the bonus symbol "V2" is arranged at a position that is larger than the maximum number of sliding pieces (4 frames) in front of the bonus symbol "Red 7" in the reel rotation direction, the number of symbols 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) that constitutes the symbol combination of the small winning combination has the symbol combination of the BB winning combination (red 7BB) in the reel rotation direction. It is arranged in front of the symbol "Red 7" (bonus symbol) which constitutes the symbol, and is arranged behind the symbol "V2" (bonus symbol) which constitutes the symbol combination of the BB combination (VBB), and in the left display window 4L. Although the example in which the pattern “Red 7” is arranged at a position where it can be displayed at the same time has been described, the present invention is not limited to this.

  For example, in the symbol arrangement of the left reel 3L, the symbol "cherry 2" (specific symbol) is arranged in front of the symbol "red 7" (second special symbol) in the reel rotation direction, and the symbol "V2" ( It may be arranged behind the first specific symbol), and may be arranged in the left display window 4L at a position where it can be displayed simultaneously with the symbol “V2”. 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, reel stop control for the bonus symbol and the specific small symbol symbol on the left reel 3L is as follows. Here, as in the above embodiment, for example, when only the winning combination of the abbreviation “F_Red 7BB” 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 maximum number of sliding symbols for the symbol "V2" (bonus symbol) that constitutes the symbol combination of the name "C_V2". At a timing when it 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 area or the middle area in the left display window 4L so that the symbol "cherry 2" (specific small winning symbol) is not stopped and displayed in the left display window 4L at the same time.

  However, when the timing of the stop operation is a timing at which the symbol "V2" can be stopped only in the lower area of the left display window 4L (when the symbol "V2" is located in the lower area of the left display window 4L) When the stop operation is performed on), when the symbol "V2" is stopped and displayed in the lower area of the left display window 4L, the symbol "cherry 2" is stopped and displayed in the upper area of the left display window 4L. become. Therefore, in this case, the symbol "red 7" (bonus symbol) is drawn (moved) into the left display window 4L and stopped and displayed, and the symbol "cherry 2" is not stopped and displayed in the left display window 4L. To do so.

  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 the symbol is moved within the maximum number of sliding pieces. It is a timing that cannot be achieved, and is a timing when the symbol "red 7" forming the symbol combination of the name "C_red 7" can be moved within the maximum number of sliding pieces and stopped on the activated line. At times, the symbol "red 7" is stopped and displayed on the activated line in the left display window 4L. At this time, in this example, the symbol "cherry 2" is arranged three frames forward from the symbol "red 7", so the symbol "red 7" is in the upper and middle regions of the left display window 4L. The symbol "Cherry 2" is not stopped and displayed in the left display window 4L at the same time, even if it is stopped and displayed in any of the lower areas.

  Even when the symbol arrangement configuration of this example and the reel stop control method of the bonus symbol and the specific small winning 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 and the specific small winning symbol of the left reel 3L is, for example, when only the winning combination of the abbreviation “F_Red 7BB” is internally won (name “C_Red 7”). And the case where only two display combinations (bonus combinations) of “C_V2” can be won) have been described, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, two display combinations (bonus combinations) with names “C_Red7” and “C_V2” and display combinations other than a specific small combination (for example, a replay combination or a small combination in which no dropout occurs) can be won. The reel stop control method of the above-described embodiment can be applied even when only the internal winning is performed, and the same effect as that of the above-described embodiment can be obtained.

[Modification 4]
In the embodiment and the modified example 1, the pachi-slot 1 in which the reel stop control method for the bonus symbol and the specific small winning symbol of the left reel 3L described above is configured with the display window of each reel in the upper region, the middle region and the lower region. (See FIG. 3), that is, an example of applying the pachi-slot 1 in which three symbols are stopped and displayed in the display window of each reel has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this.

  For example, even for a pachi-slot whose number of symbols stopped and displayed in the display window of the reel to be controlled (left reel 3L) is two, the reel stop control method for the bonus symbol and the specific small winning symbol of the above-described 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 of the above-described embodiment, the specific small winning symbol "cherry 2" is arranged one frame ahead of the bonus symbol "red 7" in the reel rotating direction. Only when there is, the reel stop control method for the bonus symbol and the specific small winning symbol of the above embodiment is applied.

[Modification 5]
In the above-described embodiment, the example in which only the flash effect using the reel backlight is provided as the lock effect that occurs during the game lock has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, effects using other various effect devices (the display device 11, the speakers 20L and 20R, the lamp group 21) may be executed during the game lock together with the flash effect.

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

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

[Modification 6]
In the above embodiment, an example in which the presence or absence of the side LED lighting effect and the effect pattern are determined based on the game lock type has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in conjunction with the side LED lighting effect, an effect of lighting and extinguishing a plurality of LEDs configuring the display device 11 in a predetermined lighting pattern is performed, and the presence or absence of this interlocking effect and the effect pattern are set as game lock types. You may make it based on this.

[Modification 7]
In the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which the game lock is performed after the third stop OFF (after the release of the pressing operation of the player for the stop button that is third stop operated is detected) before the medal payout process. However, 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.

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

  Further, for example, in some reels, a part is provided in which a winning of a predetermined privilege is confirmed when a specific symbol is stopped on the activated line (stop symbols of other reels are arbitrary), and the part In the reel, when a specific symbol is stopped on the activated line, a game lock similar to the game lock after the third stop OFF of the above embodiment may be executed. That is, the game lock may be started when the winning of the predetermined privilege is confirmed.

[Modification 8]
In the above embodiment, the configuration example in which the information about the lock command number (game lock type) and the lock time is included in the start command and the display command and transmitted from the main control unit to the sub control unit is explained. Not limited to. For example, the lock command number (game lock type) and the lock time information may be included in only the start command and transmitted from the main control unit to the sub control unit.

  In this case, the information about the lock command number included in the start command is used when determining the effect contents such as the notice sound effect, the reel extinguishing effect, and the side LED lighting effect as in the above embodiment. Further, in this case, when any of the lock command numbers “0” to “10” is determined by the game lock lottery, the sub control unit, the lock command number (game lock type) and the lock time included in the start command. Based on the information about the, the effect data for the lock (flash effect) is set.

  On the other hand, when any of the lock command numbers “11” to “14” is determined by the game lock lottery, the sub-control unit firstly includes the stop symbol included in the reel stop command received for each reel stop operation. The type of display combination is determined on the basis of the information (stop timing, number of sliding pieces, 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). ) Data is set. In this case, the information indicating the correspondence between the type of display combination (game lock type) and the information about the lock time may be stored in advance in the sub control unit, or may be included in the start command, the reel stop command, or the like. It may be.

  Further, for example, the main control unit may generate a dedicated command for transmitting information about 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 time of starting the game lock, the information that can identify the type of the game lock may not be transmitted to the sub control circuit 42. In this case, information regarding the type of game lock is added to (included in) the lock command and transmitted from the main control circuit 41 to the sub control circuit 42.

[Modification 9]
In the pachi-slot 1 of the above embodiment, when a BB combination accompanied by a special game lock (game lock type “premier”) is internally won and the BB combination is carried over, the BB combination is in the carry-over normal period ( In "between flags after occurrence of specific effect"), an example in which the game sound generated for each operation of the player and each operation of the game is changed to a special game sound different from the game sound in the other normal game states has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this.

  For example, between the flags after the specific effect is generated, only the game sound generated for each operation of the player may be changed to a special game sound. Further, for example, a special game sound may be generated only between some operations by the player between the flags after the specific effect is generated.

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

  Further, for example, when a BB (red 7BB or VBB) that is won at each of the triggers shown in FIG. 52 wins, the BB start SE for notifying the start of BB is reproduced, and then the BGM is performed in the mode shown in FIG. May be reproduced. In this case, it is preferable to give priority to the reproduction of the BB start SE over the BGM reproduction. That is, it is preferable that the reproduction of the BGM after the change shown in FIG. 52 is always started after the reproduction of the SE for starting BB is completed.

  Furthermore, even if the BB game start game (first game) is started before the BB start SE of the BB winning game (0th game in FIG. 52) is finished, the BB start SE is It is preferable to start the BGM reproduction after the end. That is, it is preferable that the SE for BB start has priority over BGM even in the case where the SE for BB start is played across games.

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

[Modification 11]
In the above-mentioned embodiment, the general medium BGM change lottery is substantially the general game BGM change shown in FIG. It is carried out by referring to the lottery table. At this time, in the present embodiment, the winning probability of the general medium BGM change lottery is constant irrespective of the setting of the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the general medium BGM according to the setting of the gaming machine. The winning probability of the changed lottery may be changed. For example, the higher the setting, the higher the winning probability of the general medium BGM change lottery.

  In this case, only the winning probability of the general medium BGM change lottery when the winning combination of the abbreviation “F_Red 7BB + F_Special B” is internally won may be changed according to the setting, or the abbreviation “F_Red 7BB + F_Special B”. Not only the winning probability when the winning combination is internally won, but also the winning probability when the winning combination of the abbreviation “F_VBB” is internally winning may be changed according to the setting.

  When such a configuration is provided, for example, when the winning combination of the abbreviation “F_Red 7BB + F_Special B” is internally won and the symbol combination related to the abbreviation “F_Red 7BB” is stopped and displayed, there is a difference in setting. Although it is not possible to determine whether or not the medium BGM change lottery has been executed, the symbol combination relating to the abbreviation "F_Red 7BB" and the abbreviation "F_Special B" are not stopped and displayed, and a specific reach eye is stopped and displayed. In this case, the appearance of this particular reach eye makes it possible to recognize that the general medium BGM change lottery having the setting difference has been executed.

  Therefore, it is possible to determine the setting by listening to the BGM (the result of the general medium BGM change lottery) reproduced when a specific reach is generated and the BB hand carried over at that time wins. For example, if a particular reach eye occurs and the BGM carried over at that time changes the BGM frequently, the possibility of high setting increases.

[Other various modifications]
In the above-described embodiment and various modifications, BB and MB are provided as a bonus, and BB is a so-called first-class special accessory, which is called an accessory continuous operation device related to RB, and MB is a so-called second kind. Although an example has been described in which the CB is called a special accessory continuous operation device called a special accessory, the present invention is not limited to this. In various techniques of the present invention, for example, instead of the bonus described above, a pseudo bonus (privilege) is provided for an assist time (AT) for notifying information of a stop operation related to medal grant (information for making a game advantageous) with a lamp or the like. ) Is also applicable to the pachi-slot of the structure given as.

  In the above-described embodiment and various modifications, an example (see FIG. 29) is described in which the priority of the internal winning combination relating to the small winning combination is defined to be higher than that of the internal winning combination relating to the bonus winning combination. However, the priority of the internal winning combination related to the bonus combination may be set higher than that of the internal winning combination related to the small combination.

  Further, in the above embodiment and various modifications, for example, lottery processing (for example, internal lottery processing) and control processing related to the progress of the game are performed by the main control unit, and 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 to this. For example, some or all of the various lottery processing and various control processing 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, some or all of the various lottery processing and various control processing performed in the main control unit in the above-described embodiment and various modifications may be performed in the sub control unit.

Further, in the above-described embodiments and modified examples, a pachi-slot has been described as an example of a gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is also applicable to a gaming machine called a “pachinko”. The effect of is obtained.
Therefore, in the gaming machine having the configuration as proposed in Patent Document 1, it is necessary for the player to perform a stop operation at a predetermined symbol position in order to stop and display a specific symbol combination related to the bonus game. Therefore, it is difficult for a beginner unfamiliar with the game to stop and display a specific symbol combination. That is, for a beginner who is unfamiliar with the game, the production of the special production pattern that suggests that the internal winning combination related to the operation of the bonus game has been determined is the production that is difficult to be executed, and thus the interest of the game may be reduced. There is.
In addition, conventionally, there is also known a gaming machine having an effect function of stopping and displaying a symbol combination called a reach eye for notifying a player that a bonus game is internally won. In addition, the reach eye is a predetermined symbol combination (roll) that is stopped and displayed when the symbol combination related to the bonus game cannot be displayed on the activated line, and any combination (benefit grant) It is a symbol combination that does not correspond to (role regarding). However, the conventional reach eye can only inform that the bonus game is internally won.
The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to produce a special effect pattern (the bonus game is internally won regardless of whether or not the player has a skill for the game). (EN) A game machine capable of showing a suggested effect) to the player and changing the fun of the game in accordance with the amount of knowledge about the game.
Further, according to the present invention having the above-described configuration, regardless of whether or not the player has a skill for playing the game, a special effect pattern that suggests that the player has won a special internal winning combination (bonus combination) (The effect of stopping and displaying the notification symbol combination) can be shown, and the fun of the game can be changed according to the amount of knowledge about the game.
By the way, in a gaming machine having a game lock function and an effect function during the game lock, it is required to enhance the interest in the game lock and the effect during the game lock.
The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving interest in a game lock and an effect during the game lock.
Further, according to the present invention having the above-described configuration, it is possible to improve the interest in the game lock and the effect during the game lock.

  1 ... Pachi-slot (gaming machine), 2 ... Exterior body, 2a ... Cabinet, 2b ... Front door, 3L ... Left reel, 3C ... Middle 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 ... sub board, 41 ... main control circuit, 42 ... sub control circuit, 51 … Main CPU, 81… Sub CPU

Claims (3)

In a predetermined game state in which a game can be played for a predetermined period, a value updating means capable of updating a value when a specific condition is satisfied,
A specific game state starting means capable of starting a specific game state that is more advantageous to the player than the predetermined game state after the specific condition is satisfied;
Specific game effect determination means for determining the content of the specific game effect executed during the game period of the specific game state,
And a predetermined game state starting means capable of starting the predetermined game state when the game period of the specific game state ends,
The content of the specific game effect determined by the specific game effect determination means is changeable according to the value,
In the predetermined game state, after a special condition different from the specific condition is satisfied, a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the predetermined game state is started. Not done,
The special game state is less advantageous than the specific game state. In the predetermined game state in a situation where the value satisfies a predetermined condition, when the specific condition is satisfied and the specific game state is started, a special effect can be executed as the specific game effect,
Even in a situation where the value does not satisfy the predetermined condition, in the predetermined game state in a situation where a special condition unrelated to the value is satisfied, the specific condition is satisfied, and the specific game state is The game machine according to claim 1, wherein, when started, the special effect can be executed as the effect during the specific game. The game machine according to claim 2, wherein the special condition can be satisfied when the specific condition is satisfied, but is not satisfied when the special condition is satisfied.

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