JP2020073025A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of suppressing capacity of pieces of data to be handled in execution of processing.SOLUTION: A CPU 71 of a main control device 70 is configured so that, lottery processing is executed based on an operation of a start lever 51 in a state in which a predetermined number of medals are bet, and rotation of a reel is started by driving and controlling a reel unit 31. At the time, a combination table and limit number data are read out according to a processing result of the lottery processing, and stop control of the reel is executed using the combination table and the limit number data. In the configuration, data for specifying a kind of a table group of the combination table and data for specifying the limit number data are compacted in reference data, and data for specifying the kind of the table group and the limit number data is derived by the quotient data and the rest data when division processing is executed to the reference data.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  As a kind of gaming machine, a pachinko machine, a slot machine, and the like are known. These gaming machines have storage means for storing programs and data, and also have control means for executing various processes using the programs and data stored in the storage means. The progress of the game is controlled by executing various processes in the means.

  In a game machine in which the player performs start and stop operations of variable display of symbols like a slot machine, the control means executes a lottery process by operating the start lever while a medal is bet. It In this case, for example, the lottery process is executed according to the program, and the data indicating the winning combination is referred to in the lottery process (see, for example, Patent Document 1). Further, when the lottery process is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means is executed. The rotation of the reel is stopped by executing the rotation stop control. In this case, for example, the rotation start control or the rotation stop control is executed according to the program, and the data for the stop control is referred to in the rotation stop control.

  In the pachinko machine, the control means executes the lottery process when a game ball enters a predetermined ball entrance portion, and the program and data are used in the lottery process. Further, when the lottery process is executed, the variable display of the pattern is executed on the display device, and the program and data are used when controlling the variable display of the pattern (for example, refer to Patent Document 2).

JP, 2003-180936, A JP, 2011-030898, A

  Here, in the gaming machine as described above, it is preferable that the amount of data handled for executing the processing is small. However, in order to improve the interest of the game, for example, it is preferable to diversify the lottery result, the variability display mode of the pattern, or the diversification result of the pattern. In this case, the amount of data handled when executing the process is large. There is a concern that it will increase.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-exemplified circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing the amount of data handled when executing processing.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the invention according to claim 1 is a specific storage means for storing a plurality of specific data in advance,
Specific processing execution means for reading specific data from the specific storage means and executing specific processing corresponding to the specific data;
Equipped with
The specific data, data is set in bytes,
In the specific storage means, a plurality of the specific data are set in a predetermined order,
At least the predetermined specific data out of the plurality of specific data corresponds to the data amount of the self so that the address of the specific data set in the specific storage means in the next order can be specified. Has designated data,
The next specifying data is in byte units of the start address of the predetermined specific data including the next specifying data and the start address of the specific data set in the next order with respect to the predetermined specific data. It is characterized in that it is data indicating the number of offsets.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to suppress the volume of data handled when executing processing.

FIG. 3 is a front view of the slot machine according to the first embodiment. FIG. 16 is a perspective view of the slot machine showing a state in which a front door is opened. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of each reel. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the design which can be visually recognized from a display window, and a combination line. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a prize mode and the privilege provided. FIG. 9 is an electrical configuration diagram of the slot machine. It is a flow chart which shows timer interruption processing performed in a main control unit. It is a flow chart which shows the normal processing performed in the main control unit. It is a flow chart which shows the lottery processing performed by the main controller. (A) It is a figure which shows an example of the lottery table for a normal game state, (b) It is a figure which shows an example of a lottery table for a BB state. It is a flow chart which shows reel rotation processing performed by a main control unit. (A) It is an explanatory view for explaining a priority information buffer, and (b) is an explanatory view for explaining a judgment value calculation information buffer. It is a flow chart which shows priority information creation processing performed in a main control unit. It is a flow chart which shows judgment value calculation information creation processing performed with a main control unit. It is an explanatory view for explaining the outline of the judgment value calculation information creation processing. It is a flowchart which shows the attraction | suction bit information setting process performed in a main control apparatus. It is an explanatory view for explaining a pull-in bit information search buffer. It is a figure which shows an example of a pull-in bit table. It is a flowchart showing a winning determination process executed by the main control device. It is a flowchart showing a winning determination process executed by the main control device. It is a flow chart which shows payout number acquisition processing performed by a main control unit. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the effect | action by setting the (a)-(d) limit number data. 7 is a flowchart showing a pull-in bit information search process executed by the main control device. It is a flow chart which shows reel stop processing performed by a main control unit. It is a flow chart which shows the number-of-slip acquisition processing performed with a main control unit. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the outline of (a), (b) sliding number acquisition processing. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating (a)-(d) combination table. It is an explanatory view for explaining the data structure in the combination table storage area of the ROM. (A) It is a flowchart which shows the lottery result corresponding process performed in a main control apparatus, (b) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data for reference and the data of the jump frequency, (c) Corresponding table is demonstrated. FIG. It is a flow chart which shows the 1st setting processing of the combination table performed by the main control unit. It is a flow chart which shows the 2nd setting processing of the combination table performed by the main control unit. It is a flow chart which shows the 3rd setting processing of the combination table performed by the main control unit. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of each reel in 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the design which can be visually recognized from a display window, and a combination line. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a prize mode and the privilege provided. It is a figure which shows an example of the lottery table for normal game states. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the operation sequence of a stop button, and the winning mode achieved. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining reel stop control. It is a figure which shows an example of the lottery table for 1st RT states. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the operation sequence of a stop button, and the winning mode achieved. It is a figure which shows an example of the lottery table for 2nd RT states. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the operation sequence of a stop button, and the winning mode achieved. It is a figure which shows an example of the lottery table for 3rd RT states. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the operation sequence of a stop button, and the winning mode achieved. It is a figure which shows an example of the lottery table for 4th RT states. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the operation sequence of a stop button, and the winning mode achieved. It is a figure which shows an example of the lottery table for 5th RT states. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the operation sequence of a stop button, and the winning mode achieved. It is an explanatory view for explaining the shift of the game state. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the structure of ROM and RAM of the main control apparatus regarding winning bit data. It is an explanatory view for explaining composition of an expansion area. (A) is an explanatory diagram for explaining winning bit data in the case of IV = 9 in the fifth RT state, and (b) is an explanatory diagram for explaining winning bit data in the case of IV = 15 in the fifth RT state. It is a figure and (c) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the winning bit data in case of IV = 30 in a 5th RT state, (a1), (b1), (c1) expand | deploys corresponding winning bit data. The expanded state is shown in the use area, and (a2), (b2), and (c2) show the data structure of the corresponding winning bit data. It is an explanatory view for explaining the data structure in the winning bit data storage area of the ROM. It is a flow chart which shows acquisition processing of winning bit data performed by a main control unit. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a data configuration of a winning bit data storage area in a modified example of the second embodiment. It is a flow chart which shows acquisition processing of winning bit data performed by a main control unit. It is a front view of the pachinko machine in a 3rd embodiment. (A)-(j) It is a figure which shows individually the symbol variably displayed by the symbol display device. It is a figure which shows the display surface of (a), (b) symbol display device. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the electric structure for performing various lottery in MPU of a main control apparatus. It is an explanatory view for explaining a distribution table storage area. It is a flow chart which shows timer interruption processing performed in a main control unit. It is a flow chart which shows the special figure special electric power control processing performed with a main control unit. It is a flow chart which shows special figure fluctuation start processing performed with a main control unit. (A) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data structure of a command for fluctuations, (b) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the table for commands. It is a flowchart which shows the game time start setting process performed by a sound emission control device.

<First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, a first embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine, which is a type of gaming machine, will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of the slot machine 10, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the slot machine 10 with a front door 12 opened.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the slot machine 10 includes a housing 11 that forms the outer shell thereof. The housing 11 is formed in a box shape with the front surface opened as a whole by fixing a plurality of wooden panels.

  A front door 12 is attached to the front side of the housing 11. The front door 12 is supported by the housing 11 so as to open and close the internal space of the housing 11 with its left side portion as a rotation axis. The front door 12 is locked by a locking device 13 provided on the back surface so that it cannot be opened, and the locked state is released by an unlocking operation on the key cylinder 14 by a predetermined key.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a game panel 20 is provided near the center of the front door 12 to notify the player of the game state. On the game panel 20, three vertically long display window portions 21L, 21M, 21R are formed side by side. The display windows 21L, 21M, 21R are made of a transparent or translucent material, and the inside of the slot machine 10 is visible through the display windows 21L, 21M, 21R.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the inside of the housing 11 is divided into upper and lower parts by a partition plate, and a reel unit 31 is attached to the upper part of the partition plate. The reel unit 31 includes a left reel 32L, a middle reel 32M, and a right reel 32R that are each formed in a cylindrical shape. Each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is rotatably supported so that its central axis becomes the rotation axis of the reel. The rotation axes of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are arranged on the same axis extending substantially in the horizontal direction, and the respective reels 32L, 32M, 32R are in one-to-one correspondence with the display window portions 21L, 21M, 21R. There is. Therefore, a part of the surface of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is in a visible state through the corresponding display window portion 21L, 21M, 21R. Further, when the reels 32L, 32M, 32R rotate forward, the surfaces of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are projected through the respective display window portions 21L, 21M, 21R as if moving from top to bottom.

  Each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is connected to a stepping motor (not shown), and each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R can be individually and rotationally driven by driving the stepping motor. Is becoming

  Next, the symbols drawn on the reels 32L, 32M and 32R will be described.

  FIG. 3 shows the symbol array drawn on the belts wound around the left reel 32L, the middle reel 32M, and the right reel 32R. As shown in the figure, each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is provided with 21 symbols in a row. The numbers 0 to 20 are assigned to the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, respectively, but these numbers are visible to the main controller 70 through the display windows 21L, 21M, and 21R. It is a number for recognizing the symbol, and is not actually attached to the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. However, in the following description, the corresponding numbers will be used for description.

  As the design, a "bell" design (for example, 20th left belt), a "red 7" design (for example, 18th left belt), a "replay" design (for example, 17th left belt), a "watermelon" design (for example, , Left belt 16th), "lucky" design (for example, left belt 13th), "cherry" design (for example, left belt 11th), "youth" design (for example, left belt 10th), "white 7" There are eight types of designs (for example, the second left belt). Then, as shown in FIG. 3, the number of various symbols and the arrangement order are completely different in the belts wound around the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R.

  Each of the display window portions 21L, 21M, and 21R is formed so that the total of the 21 symbols attached to the corresponding reels can be visually recognized. Therefore, in a state where all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are stopped, 3 × 3 = 9 symbols are visible through the display window portions 21L, 21M, 21R.

  In the slot machine 10, a total of four combination lines are set so as to connect the positions where the symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are visible. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, a first line L1 connecting the upper symbol of the left reel 32L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the lower symbol of the right reel 32R, and the upper symbol of the left reel 32L, the middle reel 32M. The second line L2 connecting the upper design, the upper design of the right reel 32R, the third line L3 connecting the middle design of the left reel 32L, the middle design of the middle reel 32M, and the middle design of the right reel 32R, and the left reel The fourth line L4 connecting the lower design of the 32L, the middle design of the middle reel 32M, and the upper design of the right reel 32R, and the lower design of the left reel 32L, the lower design of the middle reel 32M, and the lower design of the right reel 32R. The fifth line L5 is set. Then, when the symbols are stopped on the activated combination line, that is, on the activated line in a predetermined combination, as a winning result, a privilege of paying out a predetermined number of medals as a game medium is given or the game state is shifted. It is designed to be given special benefits.

  FIG. 5 shows the predetermined symbols to be won and a combination of the predetermined symbols, and the number of medals to be paid out in the case of winning.

  The small role prizes for paying out medals include a first watermelon prize, a second watermelon prize, a third watermelon prize, a fourth watermelon prize, a bell prize, and a cherry prize.

  When the "watermelon" symbols on the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R stop on the activated line, 15 medals are paid out as the first watermelon winning. When the "replay" symbol of the left reel 32L, the "replay" symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the "watermelon" symbol of the right reel 32R stop on the activated line, 15 medals are paid out as the second watermelon winning prize. Be seen. When the "replay" symbol on the left reel 32L, the "watermelon" symbol on the middle reel 32M, and the "watermelon" symbol on the right reel 32R stop on the activated line, 9 medals are paid out as the third watermelon winning prize. Be seen. When the "replay" symbol on the left reel 32L, the "watermelon" symbol on the middle reel 32M, and the "red 7" symbol on the right reel 32R stop on the activated line, one medal is paid out as the fourth watermelon winning a prize. Done. When the "bell" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is stopped on the activated line, 8 medals are paid out as a bell winning.

  When the "cherry" symbol on the left reel 32L is stopped on the activated line, two medals are paid out as a cherry prize. That is, in the case of the cherry prize winning, the symbols stopped on the activated line may be any symbols for the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R. In other words, if the combination of the "cherry" symbol on the left reel 32L and any symbol on the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R is stopped on the activated line, it can be said that the cherry prize is achieved. Therefore, when the "cherry" symbol is stopped at a position where the plurality of active lines of the left reel 32L overlap (specifically, the upper row or the lower row), a cherry prize is established on each active line, and the overlapping effective The medals will be paid out only by multiplying the number of lines. Specifically, in this embodiment, four medals are paid out. On the other hand, when the "cherry" symbol is stopped at a position (specifically, the middle row) where only one activated line exists on the left reel 32L, the medal payout corresponding to the cherry prize is paid out. Specifically, in the present embodiment, two medals are paid out.

  The state transition prizes in which only the game state transition is performed include the first BB prize, the second BB prize, and the third BB prize. When the "red 7" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is stopped on the activated line, the first BB is won, and when the "white 7" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is stopped on the activated line. Is the second BB prize, and if the "youth" symbol on each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is stopped on the activated line, the third BB prize is won. When these BB prizes are established, the game state shifts to the BB state.

  A re-game prize is given as a prize to which a re-game privilege that allows the player to play the next game without inserting medals is given. When the "replay" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is stopped on the activated line, the re-game winning is won. When the re-game winning is established, the player can play the next game without reducing the number of medals owned and without inserting medals, although the payout of medals and the state transition are not performed.

  In other cases, that is, in the case where the "cherry" symbol of the left reel 32L does not stop on the activated line and the combination of the above-mentioned symbols does not stop on the activated line, the medal payout, the transition of the gaming state, etc. Not done at all. That is, the "lucky" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, and the "cherry" symbol of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R are not involved in winning. In this manner, each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is provided with a bonus symbol related to winning such as a "bell" symbol and a non-privilege symbol unrelated to winning such as a "lucky" symbol. In the following, a combination of symbols corresponding to each winning combination is also referred to as a combination of winning symbols.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 1, on the lower left side of the game panel 20, there is provided a start lever 51 that is operated to start the rotation of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R. When the start lever 51 is operated while a medal is inserted, the reels 32L, 32M, 32R start rotating all at once.

  On the right side of the start lever 51, stop buttons 52, 53, 54 that are operated to individually stop the rotating reels 32L, 32M, 32R are provided. The stop buttons 52, 53, 54 are arranged directly below the display window portions 21L, 21M, 21R corresponding to the reels 32L, 32M, 32R to be stopped. The stop buttons 52, 53, 54 are brought into a state in which they can be stopped when a predetermined time has elapsed after the left reel 32L started rotating.

  On the lower right side of the display windows 21L, 21M, 21R, a medal insertion slot 55 for inserting a medal as an investment value is provided. As shown in FIG. 2, the medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 55 are guided to the hopper device 64 when the medals can be inserted by the selector 61 provided on the back surface of the front door 12 and when the medals cannot be inserted. It is guided to the medal receiving tray 18 from the medal discharge port 17 provided at the lower part of the front surface of the front door 12. It should be noted that the hopper device 64 has a function of paying out the medals stored in the storage tank to the medal receiving tray 18 through the medal discharge port 17 when the winning corresponding to the awarding of medals is established on the activated line. There is.

  Below the medal insertion slot 55, as shown in FIG. 1, a return button 56 is provided which is pressed when the medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 55 are jammed in the selector 61. Further, on the lower left side of the display windows 21L, 21M, 21R, a first credit insertion button 57 for inserting three credited virtual medals as a game medium at one time, and two virtual medals are inserted at a time. A second credit insertion button 58 for inserting and a third credit insertion button 59 for inserting three virtual medals at a time are provided.

  A button-shaped payment button 60 is provided on the left side of the start lever 51. That is, the slot machine 10 has a credit function of storing and storing surplus inserted medals up to a predetermined maximum value (for 50 medals) and payout medals at the time of winning as virtual medals. When the settlement button 60 is operated under the condition of being stored and stored, the virtual medal is paid out from the medal discharge port 17 as an actual medal.

  On the upper part of the front door 12, an upper lamp 22 that lights up or blinks as the game progresses, and a pair of left and right that emits various sound effects as the game progresses and informs the player of the game state. The speaker 23 and the auxiliary display unit 24 such as a liquid crystal display device for giving various information to the player are provided.

  Inside the housing 11, a power supply device 65 is provided to the left of the hopper device 64, as shown in FIG. The power supply device 65 includes a power switch 66 that is operated when the power is turned on or off, a reset button 67 for resetting various states of the slot machine 10, and the setting states of the slot machine 10 from “setting 1” to “setting 1”. And a setting key insertion hole 68 that is operated to change in the range of “setting 6”.

  A main controller 70 is provided above the reel unit 31. The main controller 70 is attached to the back plate of the housing 11. The main control device 70 includes a main board, and the main board is housed in a board box made of a transparent resin material or the like as an enclosing means. The substrate box includes a box base having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape and a box cover that covers an opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are connected in an unopenable manner by a sealing unit as a sealing means, and the substrate box is thereby sealed.

<Electrical configuration of the slot machine 10>
Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 10 will be described based on the block diagram of FIG.

  The main controller 70 is equipped with a microcomputer centered on a CPU 71 which is an arithmetic processing unit. In addition to the power supply device 65, a clock circuit 74 that outputs a rectangular wave having a predetermined frequency, an input / output port 75, and the like are connected to the CPU 71 via an internal bus. The main controller 70 functions as a main board built in the slot machine 10.

  On the input side of the main controller 70, a reel unit 31 (more specifically, a reel index sensor that individually detects that each reel 32L, 32M, 32R has made one revolution) and a start detection sensor that detects the operation of the start lever 51. 51a, stop detection sensors 52a, 53a, 54a for individually detecting the operation of each stop button 52, 53, 54, an inserted medal detection sensor 55a for detecting medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 55, each credit insertion button 57, Credit insertion detection sensors 57a, 58a, 59a for individually detecting operations of 58 and 59, a settlement detection sensor 60a for detecting operations of the settlement button 60, a payout detection sensor 64a for detecting medals paid out from the hopper device 64, and a reset button. Reset detection sensor 67a for detecting operation of 67 Various sensors such as a setting key detection sensor 68a for detecting the insertion of the setting key into the setting key insertion hole 68 are connected, and signals from these various sensors are input to the CPU 71 via the input / output port 75. It is like this.

  A power failure monitoring circuit 65b provided in the power supply device 65 is connected to the input side of the main control device 70 via the input / output port 75. The power supply device 65 is equipped with a power supply unit 65a for supplying drive power to each electronic device of the slot machine 10 including the main control device 70, a power failure monitoring circuit 65b, and the like.

  The power failure monitoring circuit 65b is for monitoring the power cut-off state and generating a power failure signal when the power switch 66 shuts down the power as well as at the time of the power failure. Therefore, the power failure monitoring circuit 65b monitors the stabilized drive voltage of DC 24V output from the power supply unit 65a in this example, and determines that the power supply is cut off when the drive voltage drops to less than 10V, for example. Is configured to output a power failure signal. The power failure signal is supplied to the CPU 71, and the CPU 71 recognizes the power failure signal to execute the power failure process.

  On the output side of the main control device 70, a reel unit 31 (more specifically, a stepping motor for rotating each reel 32L, 32M, 32R), a hopper device 64, a display control device 80, and the like via an input / output port 75. It is connected.

  The display control device 80 is a control device for driving the upper lamp 22, the speaker 23, and the auxiliary display unit 24, and includes a substrate in which a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like for driving these are integrated. Then, after receiving a signal from the main control device 70, the display control device 80 independently drives and controls the upper lamp 22, the speaker 23, and the auxiliary display unit 24.

  The above-mentioned CPU 71 has a ROM 72 that stores various control programs executed by the CPU 71 and fixed value data, and a task that temporarily stores various data when executing the control programs stored in the ROM 72. In addition to the RAM 73 for securing the area, as is well known, various processing circuits necessary for the slot machine 10, such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit, and a credit counter for counting the number of credits, as well known. Various counters such as are built in.

  The RAM 73 is configured to be able to hold data by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 65 even after the power to the slot machine 10 is cut off. The RAM 73 temporarily stores various data and the like. A backup area is provided in addition to the memory and area.

  The backup area is an area for storing stack pointers, registers, I / O values when the power is cut off when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure, etc. Based on the area information, the state of the slot machine 10 can be restored to the state before the power was cut off. Writing to the backup area is executed when the power is shut off by the power failure process, and each value written in the backup area is restored in the main process when the power is turned on. It should be noted that the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the CPU 71 is configured so that a power failure signal from the power failure monitoring circuit 65b is input when the power is shut off due to a power failure or the like. The NMI interrupt process as the flag generation process is immediately executed.

<Processing executed by CPU 71 of main controller 70>
Next, each control process executed by the CPU 71 in the main controller 70 will be described.

  The processing of the CPU 71 is roughly classified into a normal processing repeatedly executed after execution of the main processing started when the power is turned on, and a timer interrupt processing started by periodically interrupting the normal processing. For convenience of description, the timer interrupt process will be described first, and then the normal process will be described.

<Timer interrupt processing>
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt processing. The timer interrupt process is activated, for example, every 1.49 msec.

  In the register saving process shown in step S101, the values of all the registers in the CPU 71 used in the normal process described later are saved in the backup area of the RAM 73. In step S102, it is confirmed whether or not the power failure flag is set, and when the power failure flag is set, the process proceeds to step S103 to execute the power failure process.

  The power failure flag is set when a power failure signal from the power failure monitoring circuit 65b of the power supply device 65 is input to the CPU 71 via the NMI terminal. In the power failure process, first, it is determined whether or not the command transmission is completed. If the command transmission is not completed, this process is terminated and the timer interrupt process is resumed to terminate the command transmission. When the command transmission is completed, the value of the stack pointer of the CPU 71 is stored in the backup area of the RAM 73. After that, the output state of the output port in the input / output port 75 is cleared, and all the actuators (not shown) are turned off. Then, when a power failure is resolved, a judgment value for judging whether or not the data in the RAM 73 is normal is calculated and stored in the backup area, thereby prohibiting subsequent RAM access. After performing the above processing, an infinite loop is entered in preparation for the power being completely cut off and the processing cannot be executed.

  If the power failure flag is not set in step S102, various processes after step S104 are performed. That is, in step S104, the watchdog timer is cleared to initialize the value of the watchdog timer for monitoring the occurrence of malfunction. In step S105, an interrupt end declaration process that enables the CPU 71 itself to set the next timer interrupt is performed. In step S106, stepping motor control processing for driving the respective stepping motors is performed in order to rotate the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. In step S107, the states of various sensors (see FIG. 6) connected to the input / output port 75 are read, and sensor monitoring processing for monitoring whether or not the reading result is normal is performed. In step S108, timer calculation processing for subtracting the value of each counter or timer is performed. In step S109, a counter process is performed to output the result of counting the bet number of medals and the number of payouts to the outside.

  In step S110, command output processing for transmitting various commands to the display control device 80 is performed. In step S111, a port output process for outputting data corresponding to the I / O device from the input / output port 75 is performed. In step S112, the values of the registers saved in the backup area in step S101 are restored to the corresponding registers in the CPU 71. After that, in step S113, an interrupt permission process for permitting the next timer interrupt is performed, and this series of timer interrupt processes ends.

<Normal processing>
Next, the normal processing will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S201, an interrupt permission process for permitting the next timer interrupt is performed. In step S202, pre-start processing for enabling a game is performed. In the pre-start processing, the display control device 80 and the like wait until the initialization is completed. When the initialization of the display control device 80 and the like is completed, the game management process shown in steps S203 to S213 is performed.

  As the game management processing, in step S203, data such as various game information stored in the RAM 73 is cleared. In this case, processing for initializing each area of the RAM 73 used in one game is executed. Then, in step S204, start waiting processing is performed.

  In the start waiting process, it is determined whether or not the re-game winning combination has been established in the previous game. When the re-game winning is established, an automatic insertion process for automatically inserting the same number of virtual medals as the previous bet number is performed, and the start waiting process is ended. When the re-game winning combination is established in the previous game, the player can play this game without reducing the medals owned and without inserting medals. If none of the re-game prizes has been established, it is determined whether or not the settlement button 60 has been operated. If the settlement button 60 has been operated, the same number of medals as the credited virtual medal is paid. Perform the medal return process. After completion of the medal return process or when the settlement button 60 is not operated, it is determined whether or not a medal has been inserted or the credit insertion buttons 57 to 59 have been operated between the previous start waiting process and the present start waiting process. It is determined whether or not, and if either is done, a medal insertion process for changing the bet number and the like is performed, and the start waiting process is ended. If neither a medal has been inserted nor the operation of the credit insertion buttons 57 to 59 has been performed between the previous start waiting process and the present start waiting process, the start waiting process is ended as it is.

  After the start waiting process is completed, it is determined in step S205 whether or not the bet number of medals has reached a prescribed number (3 in the present embodiment). If the bet number has not reached the prescribed number, step S204 Return to the start waiting process. If the bet number has reached the specified number, it is determined in step S206 whether the start lever 51 has been operated. If the start lever 51 is not operated, the process returns to the start waiting process of step S204.

  On the other hand, when the start lever 51 is operated, it means that the start command is issued to start the game. In such a case, in step S207, the valid line setting process for setting all the combination lines of the first line L1 to the fifth line L5 described above as valid lines is performed, and the selector 61 is controlled in step S208. Bet acceptance is prohibited. After that, the lottery process in step S209, the reel rotation process in step S210, the reel stop process in step S211, the medal payout process in step S212, and the BB state process in step S213 are sequentially executed, and the process returns to step S203.

  Among the processes of steps S209 to S213, the medal payout process of step S212 and the BB state process of step S213 will be described first.

  In the medal payout process of step S212, it is determined whether or not the number of payouts set in the payout information storage area is zero. When the number of payouts is 0, it means that it is determined in the previous payout determination process that the small winning combination has not been established. In such a case, it is determined whether or not any of the first re-game winning to the twelfth re-game winning is established based on the winning combination combination set in the payout determination process. If none of the re-game prizes have been established, the medal payout process is terminated as it is, and if any of the re-game prizes has been established, the re-game setting process for setting the game state to the re-game state is performed. , The medal payout process ends. In the start waiting process (step S204) described above, the automatic insertion process is performed when it is determined that the current game state is the re-game state.

  On the other hand, when the number of payouts set in the payout information storage area is not 0, the same number of medals as the number of payouts is paid out, and the medal payout process is ended. Regarding payout of medals, specifically, when the count value of the credit counter has not reached the upper limit (the number of stored medals is 50), the payout number is added to the count value of the credit counter. If the count value of the credit counter has reached the upper limit, or if the count value has reached the upper limit during the addition of the number of payouts, the medal payout rotating plate is driven to transfer the medals from the hopper device 64 to the medal tray. Pay out to 18. When the current gaming state is the BB state, a process of subtracting the payout amount from the value of the remaining payout amount data, which will be described later, is performed.

  In the BB state process of step S213, it is determined whether or not a win corresponding to the winning data is established in a situation where the first BB winning data, the second BB winning data, or the third BB winning data is set. When one of the BB winnings is established, the game state is shifted to the BB state by setting the BB setting flag in the RAM 73. At this time, "442" is set in the RAM 73 as the remaining payout amount data indicating the number of remaining medals that can be paid out during the BB state.

  When the gaming state becomes the BB state, the BB state lottery table is selected in the lottery process described later. Further, in the BB state, each time the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are stopped from rotating and a prize is generated, the number of prizes is subtracted from the remaining payout amount data of the RAM 73. Then, when the remaining payout amount data becomes "0", the BB setting flag is cleared and the BB state ends.

<Lottery processing>
Next, the lottery process of step S209 in the normal process (FIG. 8) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S301, a random number used when determining whether the winning combination is true or false is acquired. In the slot machine 10, when the start lever 51 is operated, the hardware circuit latches the value of the free-run counter at that time. The free-run counter generates a random number from 0 to 65535, and after confirming the operation of the start lever 51, the CPU 71 stores the value latched by the hardware circuit in the RAM 73. With such a configuration, it is possible to quickly obtain a random number at the timing when the start lever 51 is operated, and it is possible to avoid the occurrence of problems such as synchronization. The hardware circuit of the slot machine 10 is configured to latch the value of the free-run counter each time the start lever 51 is operated.

  After obtaining the random number, in step S302, a lottery table for determining whether or not the winning combination is won is selected. The slot machine 10 roughly has two types of game states, a normal game state and a BB state. Therefore, in step S302, the current gaming state of the slot machine 10 is determined based on the contents of the gaming state flag provided in the RAM 73, and the lottery table corresponding to the gaming state is selected.

  For example, when the current game state is the normal game state, the normal game state lottery table is selected. In this case, the present slot machine 10 has six stages of winning probabilities from “setting 1” to “setting 6”, and the setting key is inserted into the setting key insertion hole 68 to be turned on and a predetermined value is set. By performing the operation, it is possible to set which of the winning probabilities the internal processing is to be executed in the normal gaming state. In step S302, the lottery table having the lowest expected value for medal payout is selected when the setting state is "setting 1", and the lottery table having the highest expected value for medal payout is selected when the setting state is "setting 6". On the other hand, in the BB state, the winning probability is common from “Setting 1” to “Setting 6”.

  The configuration of the winning probability is not limited to the above, and at least a part of the winning combination may be common in the normal gaming state without depending on the set value. For example, while the probability of winning a special game state such as the BB state is different from “setting 1” to “setting 6”, the winning probability for some or all of other winning combinations (small winning combinations, re-playing combinations) is a set value. The configuration may be common without depending on. Further, in the BB state, the winning probability of a predetermined small win or all small wins may be different from "setting 1" to "setting 6".

  The lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10A is a lottery table for the normal game state selected in the normal game state of “setting 3”, and FIG. 10B is a lottery table for the BB state selected in the BB state. .. As shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, an index value IV is set in the lottery table, and a winning combination is uniquely associated with each index value IV. The point value PV is set.

  In detail about the lottery table for the normal gaming state, as shown in FIG. 10A, IV = 1 to 3 and 12 to 18, respectively, the first BB combination, the second BB combination, the third BB combination, the cherry combination, One of the lottery combinations of the first watermelon combination, the second watermelon combination, the third watermelon combination, the fourth watermelon combination, the bell combination, and the re-game combination is set, and the respective lottery combinations are set for each index value IV. Different.

  On the other hand, a plurality of lottery combinations are set for IV = 4 to 11. For example, in the case of IV = 4, three types of lottery combinations, that is, a second watermelon combination, a cherry combination, and a first BB combination are set as the lottery combinations. Only one of the three winning combinations, or a simultaneous winning of a predetermined combination of these three types of winning combinations occurs. The three types of lottery combinations are set in this way also in the case of IV = 5 and IV = 6. However, in IV = 4 to 6, the combinations of the lottery combinations that are set are different.

  In addition, in IV = 7, two types of lottery combinations are set as a lottery combination, that is, a cherry combination and a second BB combination, and in the case of winning in IV = 7, one of these two types of combinations is set. Only winnings or simultaneous winnings of these two types of winnings will occur. The two kinds of lottery combinations are set in this way also in the case of IV = 8 to 11. However, in IV = 7 to 11, the combinations of the lottery combinations that are set are different.

  In the above 10 kinds of lottery combinations, the winning probability including both the case of single winning and the case of double winning is Bell part> Re-gaming part> Cherry part> Second watermelon part> First watermelon part = Third part Watermelon combination = fourth watermelon combination> first BB combination = second BB combination = third BB combination. That is, the winning probability of each BB combination is set to the lowest. In this case, each BB combination may be independently won in one lottery process, or may be simultaneously won together with another predetermined combination in one lottery process. As a result, for example, even when the winning of the predetermined combination is established, it is possible to make the player expect to win the BB combination. On the other hand, in some cases, the BB winning combination may be won independently, so that it is possible to expect the player to win the BB winning combination even in the situation where the winning is not established at all.

  In detail regarding the lottery table for the BB state, as shown in FIG. 10B, IV = 11 to 17 are set as IV = 1 to 7 in the lottery table for the normal game state. In each of the index values, only a small winning combination is set as a lottery winning combination. That is, in the BB state, the first BB combination to the third BB combination and the re-game combination are not set as the lottery combination.

  In the BB state, the winning probability of the small winning combination is set higher than that in the normal gaming state. Further, for IV = 2 to 7, one of the lottery combinations of the cherry combination, the first watermelon combination, the second watermelon combination, the third watermelon combination, the fourth watermelon combination, and the bell combination is set. On the other hand, in IV = 1, the second watermelon combination and the cherry combination are set as the lottery combination. In addition, the winning probability is set such that the Bell role is highest, the simultaneous winning of the second watermelon role and the cherry role is the second highest, and the single winning of the cherry role and the first to fourth watermelon roles is the lowest. There is.

  Returning to the description of the lottery process (FIG. 9), after selecting the lottery table, the index value IV is set to 1 in step S303, and in the following step S304, the determination value DV to be used when determining the winning or losing of the winning combination is set. In the determination value setting process, the point value PV corresponding to the current index value IV is added to the current determination value DV to set a new determination value DV. In the first determination value setting process, the random number value obtained in step S301 is set as the current determination value DV, and the point value PV corresponding to 1 which is the current index value IV is added to this random number value to obtain a new determination value DV. The determination value DV is used.

  Then, in step S305, it is determined whether or not the winning combination corresponding to the index value IV. In the winning / unwinning determination of the winning combination, it is determined whether or not the determination value DV exceeds 65535. If the number exceeds 65535, the process proceeds to step S306, and the winning combination data corresponding to the index value IV at that time is set in the RAM 73. For example, when the determination value DV exceeds 65535 when IV = 4, in step S306, data indicating that the second watermelon combination, the cherry combination, and the first BB combination have been won are set in the RAM 73, and IV = 12. At this time, if the determination value DV exceeds 65535, in step S306, data indicating that the winning combination of the cherry has been won is set in the RAM 73.

  By the way, the winning data set indicates that the winning data has won the 1st BB (hereinafter referred to as "1st BB winning data"), the winning data showing that the 2nd BB has won (hereinafter referred to as the "2nd BB winning"). Data ”) or the winning data indicating that the third BB is won (hereinafter referred to as“ third BB winning data ”), the data indicating that the winning is set in the RAM 73 is the corresponding winning data. Is reset after the end of the set game (see step S203 of normal processing).

  On the other hand, when the winning data is the first BB winning data, the second BB winning data, or the third BB winning data, these winning data are reset on condition that the corresponding BB winning is established. That is, the first BB winning data, the second BB winning data, and the third BB winning data may be valid over a plurality of games.

  Further, in the normal game state, in the step S306 when carrying over the first BB winning data, the second BB winning data or the third BB winning data, if the current index value IV is 1 to 3, the corresponding winning data is not set. Yes, if the current index value IV is 4 to 10, the winning data other than the BB winning data is set, and if the current index value is other than 1 to 10, the winning data corresponding to the index value IV is set. To do. That is, in a game in which the 1st BB winning data, the 2nd BB winning data, or the 3rd BB winning data is carried over, the corresponding winning data is set when the winning combination other than the 1st BB winning combination, the 2nd BB winning combination, and the 3rd BB winning combination is won. On the other hand, when the winning combination of the first BB combination, the second BB combination, or the third BB combination is won, the corresponding winning data is not set.

  When the determination value DV does not exceed 65535 in step S305, it means that the winning combination corresponding to the index value IV is lost. In such a case, the index value IV is incremented by 1 in step S307, and in the following step S308, it is determined whether or not there is a combination corresponding to the index value IV, that is, whether or not there is a determination target to be determined whether or not there is a hit. Specifically, it is determined whether the index value IV added by 1 has exceeded the maximum value of the index values IV set in the lottery table. If there is a determination target to be determined whether or not the winning or hitting is determined, the process returns to step S304 and the winning or hitting determination of the winning combination is continued. At this time, in step S304, the point value PV corresponding to the current index value IV is added to the determination value DV (that is, the current determination value DV) used for determining whether or not the winning combination has been won, to obtain a new determination value DV. In step S305, it is determined whether or not the winning combination is valid based on the determination value DV.

  After the winning data is set in step S306, or when it is determined in step S308 that there is no determination target to be determined whether or not the winning or winning is determined, it means that the winning or non-winning determination of the winning combination is completed. In this case, after the lottery result handling process is executed in step S309, the main lottery process is ended.

  In the lottery result handling process, the data is necessary for controlling the stop of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R, and is the current game status (a status such as a normal gaming status or a BB status, or BB in the normal gaming status). Data corresponding to the situation (whether or not the winning data is set) and the lottery result are read from the ROM 72 and written in the RAM 73. The data read in this case is the limited number of sheets of data and the data of the combination table. Details of the limited number of sheets of data and the data of the combination table will be described later.

<Reel rotation processing>
Next, the reel rotation process of step S210 in the normal process (FIG. 8) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S401, the interrupt process for starting is permitted. The starting interrupt process is executed by the stepping motor control process of step S106 in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 7) described above. In the start interrupt process, the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are started to rotate, and the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are subjected to acceleration control so as to rotate at a constant speed after a predetermined acceleration period.

  In the following step S402, priority order information creation processing is executed. In the priority order information creation process, a stop information group is created in advance for each reel 32L, 32M, 32R on the assumption that the left reel 32L, the middle reel 32M or the right reel 32R is stopped at the first stop. This is processing for. Details of the processing will be described later.

  Then, in step S403, it is determined whether or not the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R have been rotated at a constant speed, and if not, the process of step S403 is repeated. When the rotation speed is constant and a positive determination is made in step S403, the execution of the start interrupt process is prohibited in step S404, and then the reel rotation process is ended.

<Priority information creation process>
Next, the priority order information creation process of step S402 will be described.

  In this process, priority order information for determining a priority order with respect to a stop position when stopping a reel for which a stop command has not been issued among the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is created.

  The priority order information is a stop information group for determining the priority order of the symbol numbers to be stopped at the base point position (in the present embodiment, the lower stage of the display window) with respect to the corresponding reel, and when the stop button is pressed. The nature of the information is different from the arrival table number that has reached the base point position and the sliding table in which the relationship between the stop symbol number that actually stops at the base point position is defined. Further, the priority order information is created based on the stop position of the reel on which the stop operation has already been executed, the game status of the slot machine 10, the lottery result in the lottery process, and the like. Each buffer in the RAM 73 is used for creating this priority order information. Since the priority order information buffer 73a is particularly important among these buffers, this priority order information buffer 73a will be described. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the priority order information buffer 73a.

  The priority order information buffer 73a is composed of a large number of judgment value calculation information buffers B, as shown in FIG. The judgment value calculation information buffer B is provided in a one-to-one correspondence with each symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R. Further, since a symbol number is set for each symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, it can be said that the judgment value calculation information buffer B is provided in a one-to-one correspondence with each symbol number. Since 21 determination value calculation information buffers B are assigned to each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, the priority value information buffer 73a has a total of 63 determination value calculation information buffers B.

  As shown in FIG. 12B, each judgment value calculation information buffer B is composed of a first buffer B1 as a higher information buffer and a second buffer B2 as a lower information buffer. Each of the first buffer B1 and the second buffer B2 is composed of 1 byte. Therefore, each judgment value calculation information buffer B is composed of 2 bytes, and the priority order information buffer 73a is composed of 126 bytes in total.

  Each bit of the first buffer B1 and the second buffer B2 has a function of storing unique determination information individually or in a predetermined combination. Specifically, for the first buffer B1, the 7th bit has a function as a non-winning prize determination bit for storing the non-winning prize determination information, and the 6th bit is a re-playing game for storing the re-playing information. The fifth bit has a function as a BB combination bit for storing BB combination information, and the fourth bit has a function as a small combination bit for storing small combination information. However, the 3rd to 0th bits have a function as the acquired number of bits.

  Regarding the second buffer B2, the 7th bit has a function as an acquisition number bit, the 6th bit has a function as a kicking determination bit for storing kicking determination information, and the 5th bit has a first priority. It has a function as a first priority line bit for storing line information, the second to first bits have a function as a pull-in bit for storing pull-in bit information, and the 0th bit has a second priority. It has a function as a second priority line bit for storing line information.

  The fourth to third bits of the second buffer B2 are blank. In addition, the acquired number of bits is assigned a total of 5 bits, and it is possible to store a value of 0 to 31 when expressed in decimal as the acquired number of data.

  The total value of the determination value calculation information buffer is calculated based on each bit of the first buffer B1 and the second buffer B2, and the total value becomes the priority when stopping the above-mentioned symbols. In this case, if the 7th bit of the first buffer B1 is the most significant bit, the 0th bit of the second buffer B2 is the least significant bit, and the bit is lower toward the 0th bit of the second buffer B2, The aggregate value becomes higher as “1” is set to the higher-order bit. Then, a symbol number having a higher total value has a higher priority, and a symbol number having a lower total value has a lower priority. Among the above bits, the initial value of the non-win prize determination bit and the kick-off determination bit are "1", and the initial values of the other bits are "0".

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the priority order information creating process.

  First, in step S501, information on the number of target reels for which priority information is to be created in this priority information creation processing is written to the RAM 73, and information on the left reel 32L is written to the RAM 73 as target reel information. For example, when the stop instruction is not issued to all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R, the number of target reels is "3", and the stop instruction is issued only to the left reel 32L. In the situation, the number of target reels is “2”.

  In a succeeding step S502, it is determined whether or not the target reel information is information on a reel for which a stop command has already been issued. If it is not the information of the reel for which the stop command has already been issued, the judgment value calculation information creating process is executed in step S503, and then the process proceeds to step S504. On the other hand, if the information is for a reel for which a stop command has already been issued, the process directly proceeds to step S504.

  In step S504, it is determined whether or not the value of the target reel number is "0", and if it is "0", the priority order information creating process is ended. If it is not "0", the target reel information is updated and the value of the target reel number is decremented by 1 in step S505, and then the process returns to step S502. This target reel information is updated to the target reel information of the middle reel 32M when the already stored target reel information is the information of the left reel 32L, and the already stored target reel information is updated to the middle reel 32M. If it is the information of the above, the target reel information of the right reel 32R is updated. When the target reel information is updated to the reel information for which the stop command has not been issued yet, an affirmative decision is made in step S502, and a decision value calculation information creation process is executed in step S503.

<Judgment value calculation information creation process>
The determination value calculation information creation process of step S503 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  To explain the outline prior to the detailed description, in the determination value calculation information creation process, it is assumed that each symbol number on the reel corresponding to the target reel information (hereinafter referred to as the target reel) is stopped at the base point position, and the assumption is made. For each bit of the judgment value calculation information buffer B corresponding to the target symbol number, a process of storing information “0” or “1” is performed in consideration of various states. For example, when the target symbol number is 0 of the middle reel 32M in the situation where the 18th "red 7" symbol is stopped in the lower stage of the left reel 32L, the situation shown in FIG. 15 (a) is assumed. Then, the information is stored in each bit of the judgment value calculation information buffer B. In the judgment value calculation information creation process, the target symbol number is updated one by one, and the judgment value calculation information buffer B is created for each symbol number. Therefore, after the determination value calculation information buffer B is created for the number 0 symbol number of the middle reel 32M, the target symbol number becomes number 1 and is determined assuming the situation shown in FIG. 15 (b). Information is stored in each bit of the value calculation information buffer B.

  As shown in FIG. 14, in the determination value calculation information creation process, first, in step S601, the address of the determination value calculation information buffer corresponding to the target reel is acquired. In the following step S602, the information of the target symbol in the RAM 73 is initialized. As a result, the number 0 on the current target reel becomes the target symbol number. After that, by executing the attraction bit information setting process of step S603 and the winning determination process of step S604, information of "0" or "1" for each bit of the determination value calculation information buffer B of the target symbol number. Is stored and the judgment value calculation information is created.

  In a succeeding step S605, the target symbol number is set to a symbol number one higher than the currently set symbol number. Then, in step S606, it is determined whether or not all determination value calculation information for the target reel has been created. If it has not been created, the process returns to step S603. As a result, the processes of steps S603 to S605 are repeated until all determination value calculation information for the target reel is created. Then, since all determination value calculation information is created, an affirmative determination is made in step S606, and the determination value calculation information creation process ends.

  The attraction bit information setting process of step S603 and the winning determination process of step S604 will be described in detail.

<Incoming bit information setting process>
First, the pull-in bit information setting process in step S603 will be described.

  Here, the pull-in bit constitutes a part of the second buffer B2 in the judgment value calculation information buffer B as described above. By storing the pull-in bit information in such a pull-in bit, it is possible to diversify the stop mode of the symbols when no winning is made in the lottery process. Further, in the case where a winning combination is won in the lottery process, if a so-called dropout occurs, it is possible to set a stop mode of the symbol corresponding to that. In addition, when multiple winning combinations are simultaneously elected in the lottery process, whether multiple winning combinations among the winning combinations will be generated at the same time, or only one winning combination among the winning combinations will be generated. It becomes possible to instruct such things. In particular, in the BB winning situation, a so-called reach eye (which means a stop mode of a symbol capable of teaching the BB winning situation) can be suitably appeared. As this reach pattern, for example, in any of the activated lines L1 to L5, there is a mode in which the "red 7" symbol, the "white 7" symbol, the "youth" symbol, and the "lucky" symbol are arranged in an arbitrary arrangement order and combination. is there. In the attraction-in bit information setting process, preparation is made to obtain the value of the attraction-in bit in the winning determination process.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the pull-in bit information setting process.

  In step S701, pre-deployment preparation processing is executed. In the pre-deployment preparation process, the information search buffer 92 of the RAM 73 is initialized. FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the information search buffer 92.

  The information search buffer 92 is a buffer prepared for acquiring the pull-in bit information, and as shown in FIG. 17A, the left reel buffer 93, the middle reel buffer 94, and the right reel buffer. In addition, each reel buffer 93, 94, 95 has an upper stage buffer 93a, 94a, 95a, an intermediate stage buffer 93b, 94b, 95b, and a lower stage buffer 93c, 94c, 95c. That is, the information search buffer 92 is composed of nine buffers 93a to 93c, 94a to 94c, and 95a to 95c. Each of the nine buffers 93a to 93c, 94a to 94c, and 95a to 95c has a 1-byte structure. When the information search buffer 92 is initialized, “FF” is stored in each of the buffers 93a to 93c, 94a to 94c, and 95a to 95c, as shown in FIG. 17B.

  After that, with respect to the reel buffer corresponding to the reel for which the stop command has already been issued, all bits of the two buffers not on the priority line are cleared. Here, the priority line is a line that preferentially stops a combination of symbols and the like corresponding to a winning combination among a plurality of activated lines L1 to L5. The information on the priority line is first acquired in the lottery result handling process of step S309 in accordance with the result of the lottery process (FIG. 9), and is thereafter changed each time the reel is stopped according to the stop position. For example, in a situation where a stop command has already been issued to the left reel 32L, the respective buffers 93a to 93c of the left reel buffer 93 are targeted. Then, assuming that the priority line is the main line L5, the state shown in FIG. 17C is obtained.

  After the pre-deployment preparation process is executed, the lead-in bit table acquisition process is executed in step S702. In the attraction-in bit table acquisition process, by referring to the combination table already obtained in the lottery result handling process (step S309) of the lottery process (FIG. 9), the attraction-in bit corresponding to the determination value calculation information creation process of this time. The table is read from the ROM 72 and written in the RAM 73.

  FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of the pull-in bit table.

  The attraction bit table is composed of 6 bytes, the attraction bit information of the symbol numbers 0 to 3 is stored in the 1st byte, and the attraction bits of the symbol numbers 4 to 7 in the 2nd byte. The information is stored, the attraction bit information of the symbol numbers 8 to 11 is stored in the 3rd byte, and the attraction bit information of the symbol numbers 12 to 15 is stored in the 4th byte. The attraction bit information of the symbol numbers 16 to 19 is stored in the 5th byte, and the attraction bit information of the symbol number 20 is stored in the 6th byte. The attraction-in bit information stored in these attraction-in bit tables is one of "00", "01", "10", and "11", and is "00" → "01" → "10" → "11". It means that it is the pull-in bit information having a large value in order. In this case, in the attraction-in bit table, the attraction-in bit information having a larger value is stored as the symbol number having a higher priority in the corresponding situation. For example, regarding the situation in which the reach eyes are made to appear, the attraction-in bit information of the symbol numbers that make the reach eyes having a high priority appear to be large values with respect to the symbol numbers that make the reach eyes having a low priority appear. Further, since a plurality of types of pull-in bit information are prepared as described above, this priority can be set in a plurality of stages.

  In a succeeding step S703, a pull-in bit information acquisition process is executed. In the attraction-in bit information acquisition process, attraction-in bit information (hereinafter, lower-tier attraction-in bit information) of the target symbol number from the attraction-bit table acquired in step S702, the symbol number is one symbol number higher than the target symbol number. The pull-in bit information (hereinafter, middle-stage pull-in bit information) and the pull-in bit information (hereinafter, upper-stage pull-in bit information) of the symbol number two symbols higher than the target symbol number are acquired.

  In subsequent step S704, each attraction-in bit information acquired in the attraction-in bit information acquisition process is stored in the corresponding information retrieval buffer 92. In the pull-in bit information setting process for the middle reel 32M, the lower-stage pull-in bit information is stored in the lower-stage buffer 94c of the middle-reel buffer 94, the middle-stage pull-in bit information is stored in the middle-stage buffer 94b, and the upper-stage buffer 94a. The pull-in bit information for the upper stage is stored in. For example, when the lower-stage pull-in bit information is “11”, the middle-stage pull-in bit information is “00”, and the upper-stage pull-in bit information is “01”, the information search buffer 92 is shown in FIG. The state shown in d) is obtained. After that, the pull-in bit information setting process ends.

<Winning determination process>
Next, the winning determination process of step S604 will be described.

  In the winning determination process, the winning determination of the winning combination and the combined value determination of the attraction bit information stored in the information retrieval buffer 92 are executed for each activated line for the set target symbol number, and determination is performed based on the determination result. The process of storing information in each bit of the value calculation information buffer B is sequentially executed.

  19 and 20 are flowcharts showing the winning determination process. First, in step S801, initialization processing is executed. In the initialization process, the corresponding judgment value calculation information buffer B in the RAM 73 is initialized. Further, the area for specifying the search line in the RAM 73 is initialized. As a result, the first search target is the first line L1.

  In the subsequent step S802, line determination processing is executed. In the line determination process, if there is a reel for which a stop command has already occurred, the symbol number on the search line for that reel is specified. Further, the symbol number on the search line is specified for the target reel of this time. Then, by using the symbol number specified as described above, it is grasped what symbol or symbol combination is present on the current search line.

  In a succeeding step S803, it is determined whether or not there are two reels for which a stop command has been issued. In the case of two, the prize winning process of steps S805 to S807 is executed. If the number is not two, the process proceeds to step S804, and it is determined whether or not the current target reel is the left reel 32L and the "cherry" symbol is present on the current search line on the left reel 32L. As a result, when an affirmative determination is made, the illegal winning process of steps S805 to S807 is executed.

  In the non-winning prize process, first, in step S805, when the target symbol number of this time is stopped at the reference position, whether or not the winning of the lottery combination that has not been won is established on the current search line. A non-win prize determination process for determining whether or not is executed. As a result, when it is determined that a non-win prize is generated, an affirmative determination is made in step S806, and the flow proceeds to step S807. In step S807, all bits of the judgment value calculation information buffer B for the current target symbol number are cleared to "0". After that, the main winning determination process is ended.

  As described above, “1” is stored as the initial value in the non-winning prize determination bit in the determination value calculation information buffer B. On the other hand, when it is determined that a non-win prize is generated, all bits including the non-win prize determination bit are cleared to "0". Therefore, it is possible to reduce the priority determination value of the target symbol number for which the non-winning prize occurs for the priority determination value of the target symbol number for which the non-winning prize does not occur, and the symbol number for which the non-winning prize occurs It is possible to prevent the reel from stopping at the base point position and prevent the occurrence of a non-win prize.

  When a negative determination is made in both step S803 and step S804, or when a negative determination is made in step S806, the process proceeds to step S808. In step S808, it is determined whether or not a winning combination has been won. If no winning combination has been won, the process proceeds to step S821 without performing the processes of steps S809 to S820. If one of the winning combinations has been won, the process proceeds to step S809.

  In step S809, winning symbol establishment determination processing is executed. It is determined whether or not the symbol or the combination of symbols established on the current search line matches the current winning combination. As a result, if they do not match, that is, if the winning is not established or there is no possibility of winning, a negative determination is made in step S810, and the process proceeds to step S821 without performing the processes of steps S811 to S820.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative judgment is made in step S810, it is judged in step S811 whether or not a re-game combination is won. When the re-game combination is won, it is determined in step S812 whether or not any BB combination is won. When the winning combination of BB is won, the process proceeds to step S821 without performing the processes of steps S813 to S820. This is to give the highest priority to the replay prize in the situation where the replay combination is won, regardless of the stop order and stop operation timing of the stop buttons 52 to 54.

  If a negative determination is made in step S811, or if a negative determination is made in step S812, a payout amount acquisition process is executed in step S813. Here, the payout amount acquisition process will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

<Payout number acquisition process>
In the payout amount acquisition process, in step S901, the types of winning combinations that can be won are grasped based on the processing result of step S809. In a succeeding step S902, the payout amount table is read from the ROM 72. In the following step S903, the payout number corresponding to the winning combination grasped in step S901 is specified from the payout number table read in step S902, and the specified payout number is used as the acquired number information in the judgment value calculation information buffer B. It is added to the acquired number of bits. However, since the stop result of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R is arbitrary regarding the winning of the role of cherry, either the middle reel 32M or the right reel 32R is the target reel in the situation where the stop instruction is issued to the left reel 32L. If it is, even if it is determined that the cherry symbol is stopped on the search line of the left reel 32L, the number of acquired sheets is not added to it.

  In the following step S904, the limited number of sheets of data is read. The limit number data varies depending on the game situation and the lottery result, and the data of "no designation" in which the limit number data is not designated, the data of "2" in which the limit number is 2 and the four numbers are set. Five types of data are set: "4 sheets" of data with a limited number of sheets, "7 sheets" of data with a limited number of 7 sheets, and "15 sheets" of data with a limited number of 15 sheets. In each game, one type of data is selected from these five types of limit number data.

  In the following step S905, the information of the acquired number is read from the judgment value calculation information buffer B corresponding to the current target reel and target symbol number, and the read acquired number is a value larger than the limit number read in step S904. Or not. In addition, when the limit number data of "no designation" is set, a negative determination is made in step S905 regardless of the value of the number of acquired sheets.

  When a negative determination is made in step S905, the main payout amount acquisition processing is ended without executing the processing of step S906. When an affirmative determination is made in step S905, in step S906, the acquired number bit in the determination value calculation information buffer B corresponding to the current target reel and target symbol number is set to the limit number data read in step S904. Write. After that, the actual payout number acquisition process is ended.

  Since the limit number data is set as described above, it is possible to treat stop results in which the acquired number is equal to or more than the limit number as the same priority in terms of the acquired number. As a result, it is possible to prevent the appearance of a stop result having a large number of acquired sheets from always being prioritized. The operation of setting the limited number data will be described with reference to FIGS. 22 (a) to 22 (d) are explanatory views for explaining the operation of setting the limited number of sheets of data.

  First, with reference to FIG. 22 (a1) and FIG. 22 (a2), the operation of setting “no designation” data and “2 sheets” data as the limited number data will be described. As described above, the cherry winning combination is set as the lottery winning combination, and if the cherry symbol on the left reel 32L is stopped on any one of the first line L1 to the fifth line L5, the winning combination is achieved. The reels 32M and the right reel 32R can be stopped at any number.

  Then, when the cherry symbol on the left reel 32L is stopped at the upper stage as shown in FIG. 22 (a1), the cherry winning combination is established on both the first line L1 and the second line L2. The number of coins to be acquired at this time is the number of coins to be paid out (“2”) at the time of winning the winning combination of the cherry tree × the number of prize lines (“2”) (that is, 4 coins). On the other hand, when the cherry symbol on the left reel 32L is stopped in the middle as shown in FIG. 22 (a2), the cherry winning combination is established only on the third line L3, and the number of coins to be won at that time is cherry. It is the number of payouts at the time of winning the winning role (that is, two).

  In such a situation, when the limited number data is data of "no designation", the case where the cherry symbol of the left reel 32L stops at the upper stage (or the lower stage) as shown in FIG. The value of the acquired number of bits of the judgment value calculation information buffer B becomes larger than in the case of stopping at the middle stage as in 22 (a2). Then, for each bit of the buffer B, if the condition of the bit on the upper side of the acquired number of bits is the same, a stop result as shown in FIG. 22 (a1) appears in each symbol number of the left reel 32L. 22. The symbol number that makes it possible has a higher priority at the time of stopping than the symbol number that makes it possible to cause a stop result as shown in FIG. 22 (a2). Therefore, the winning of a plurality of lines of the role of cherry occurs.

  On the other hand, when the limited number data is “2 sheets” data, even if the cherry symbol on the left reel 32L is stopped at the upper stage (or the lower stage) as shown in FIG. The value of the acquired number of bits is limited to "2" as in the case of stopping in the middle stage as in (4). Therefore, the value of the acquired number of bits of the judgment value calculation information buffer B can be made the same between the stop result as shown in FIG. 22 (a1) and the stop result as shown in FIG. 22 (a2). Become. In this case, by setting the value of the pull-in bit so that the priority when the cherry symbol of the left reel 32L is stopped in the middle stage is higher than the priority when stopped in the upper stage or the lower stage, In each symbol number of the left reel 32L, the symbol number that allows the former stop result to appear is prioritized at the time of stopping over the symbol number that allows the latter stop result to appear. The degree increases. Therefore, a prize will be generated on one line of the role of cherry.

  With regard to the cherry winning combination, the situation in which the data of "2 sheets" is set as the limited number data is the case where the winning data is set for any of the BB winning combinations in the normal game state, and the winning data of the BB winning combination is set. In the non-executed state and the BB state, “no designation” data is set as the limit number data. With such a configuration, it is possible to let the player recognize that the BB combination is won by stopping the cherry symbol on the left reel 32L in the middle stage. Further, in the BB state, it is possible to positively generate a prize in which the number of payouts is large when the winning combination of the cherry is won.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 22 (b1) and FIG. 22 (b2), the operation of setting "no designation" data and "15 sheets" data as the limited number of sheets data will be described. .. As described above, when the lottery table for the normal gaming state is selected, when IV = 4 or IV = 11, the second watermelon role and the cherry role are simultaneously won. In this case, as shown in FIG. 22 (b1), when the cherry symbol is stopped at the upper stage on the left reel 32L, the second watermelon role may be awarded at the same time. The number of payouts at the time (“15”) + the number of payouts at the time of winning the winning combination of the cherry (“2”) × the number of winning lines (“2”) (that is, 19). The number of coins actually paid out at the time of winning the prize is 15. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 22 (b2), when the winning of the second watermelon is established on the third line L3, the winning of the cherry role does not occur, and the number of coins won at that time is the second winning of the watermelon winning combination. Is the payout number (ie, 15).

  In addition to this, as a mode of winning, there may be a case where only the winning part of the cherry is won, but since the payout number at this time is 2 or 4, the value smaller than the limit number of 15 Becomes

  Under such circumstances, when the limited number data is data of "no designation", as shown in FIG. 22 (b1), the case where the second watermelon combination and the cherry combination are simultaneously won is shown in FIG. 22 (b2). ), The value of the acquired number of bits of the determination value calculation information buffer B becomes larger than that in the case where only the second watermelon combination wins. Then, if each bit of the buffer B has the same condition for the bits higher than the number-of-acquired-bits bit, the symbol number that enables the appearance of a stop result as shown in FIG. 22 (b1) is better. , The priority at the time of stopping is higher than the symbol number that allows the appearance of the stopping result as shown in FIG. 22 (b2). Therefore, the second winning combination of watermelon and cherry is generated at the same time.

  On the other hand, in the case where the limited number data is “15 sheets” data, even if a simultaneous winning of the second watermelon combination and the cherry combination occurs as shown in FIG. 22 (b1), FIG. 22 (b2) As in the case where the winning of only the second watermelon combination occurs as described above, the value of the acquired number of bits is limited to “15”. Therefore, it is possible to make the value of the acquired number of bits of the judgment value calculation information buffer B the same between the stop result as shown in FIG. 22 (b1) and the stop result as shown in FIG. 22 (b2). Become. In this case, the value of the pull-in bit is set so that the priority when the winning of the second watermelon combination only occurs is higher than the priority when the simultaneous winning of the second watermelon combination and the cherry combination occurs. By doing so, the symbol number that allows the former stop result to appear has a higher priority when stopping than the symbol number that allows the latter stop result to appear. Become. Therefore, only the second watermelon combination will be won.

  Regarding the second watermelon combination and the cherry combination, the situation in which the data of "no designation" is set as the limited number data is when the winning data for any BB combination is set in the normal gaming state, or the BB state. In this case, the data of “15 sheets” is set in the case other than these situations. With such a configuration, in the normal game state, it is possible to let the player recognize that the winning combination is the BB combination through the simultaneous winning of the second watermelon combination and the cherry combination. .. In particular, the number of payouts for the second watermelon combination is set to 15 which is the maximum payable number, and the actual number of payouts is the same when the cherry combination winning is simultaneously generated or not. Therefore, while the number of medals paid out to the player is the same, it is possible to inform the BB winning combination by the number of winning combinations at the stop result. Further, in the BB state, it is possible to positively generate a stop result corresponding to the simultaneous winning of the second watermelon combination and the cherry combination, which is difficult to occur in the normal game state.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 22 (c1) and FIG. 22 (c2), the operation of setting the data of "no designation" and the data of "7 sheets" as the limited number of sheets of data will be described. .. As already described, when the lottery table for the normal gaming state is selected, and in the case of IV = 5, the second watermelon combination and the cherry combination are simultaneously won together with the first BB combination. In this case, as shown in FIG. 22 (c1), when the cherry symbol on the left reel 32L is stopped at the upper stage, the third watermelon role may be won at the same time. The number of payouts at that time (“9”) + the number of payouts at the time of winning the winning combination of the cherry (“2”) × the number of winning lines (“2”) (that is, 13). On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 22 (c2), when the winning of the third watermelon is established on the third line L3, the cherry winning is not generated, and the number of winnings at that time is the third winning of the watermelon winning. It becomes the payout number at that time (that is, 9).

  In addition to this, there is a case where only the role of cherry is won as a winning mode, but the payout number at this time is 2 or 4, so a value smaller than the limit number of 7 Becomes

  Under such circumstances, when the limited number data is data of "no designation", as shown in FIG. 22 (c1), the case where the third watermelon combination and the cherry combination are simultaneously won is shown in FIG. 22 (c2). ), The value of the acquired number bit of the judgment value calculation information buffer B becomes larger than that in the case where only the third watermelon combination wins. Then, if each bit of the buffer B has the same condition for the bits on the higher side than the acquired number of bits, the symbol number that makes it possible to cause a stop result as shown in FIG. , The priority at the time of stopping is higher than the symbol number that allows the appearance of the stopping result as shown in FIG. 22 (c2). Therefore, a simultaneous winning of the third watermelon combination and the cherry combination will occur.

  On the other hand, when the limited number data is “7 sheets” data, as shown in FIG. 22 (c1), a simultaneous winning of the third watermelon combination and the cherry combination occurs, and as shown in FIG. 22 (c2). In any case where the winning of only the third watermelon combination occurs, the value of the acquired number of bits is limited to "7". Therefore, it is possible to make the value of the acquired number of bits of the judgment value calculation information buffer B the same between the stop result as shown in FIG. 22 (c1) and the stop result as shown in FIG. 22 (c2). Become. In this case, the value of the pull-in bit is set so that the priority when the winning of the third watermelon combination only occurs is higher than the priority when the simultaneous winning of the third watermelon combination and the cherry combination occurs. By doing so, the symbol number that allows the former stop result to appear has a higher priority when stopping than the symbol number that allows the latter stop result to appear. Become. Therefore, only the third watermelon combination will be won.

  Regarding the third watermelon combination and the cherry combination, the situation in which the data of "no designation" is set as the limited number data is a case where the winning data for one of the BB combinations is set in the normal gaming state. If the situation is not, the data of "7 sheets" is set. With such a configuration, in the normal game state, it is possible to let the player recognize that the winning combination is the BB combination through the simultaneous winning of the third watermelon combination and the cherry combination. ..

  Next, with reference to FIG. 22 (d1) and FIG. 22 (d2), the operation of setting the data of "no designation" and the data of "4 sheets" as the limited number of sheets of data will be described. .. As already described, when the lottery table for the normal gaming state is selected and IV = 6, the fourth watermelon combination and the cherry combination are simultaneously won together with the first BB combination. In this case, as shown in FIG. 22 (d1), when the cherry symbol on the left reel 32L is stopped at the upper stage, the fourth watermelon role may be won at the same time. The number of payouts at the time (“1”) + the number of payouts at the time of winning the winning combination of the cherry (“2”) × the number of winning lines (“2”) (that is, 5). On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 22 (d2), when the cherry symbol on the left reel 32L is stopped at the upper stage, when the winning of the fourth watermelon combination does not occur, the acquired number is the payout number at the time of winning the cherry combination (“ 2) ”× number of winning lines (“ 2 ”) (that is, 4).

  In addition to this, as a mode of winning, there may be a case where a winning of only the fourth watermelon role occurs, and a winning of the cherry role may occur only in the third line L3. Since the former is 1 and the latter is 2, the value is smaller than the limit of 4 sheets.

  Under such circumstances, when the limited number data is data of "no designation", as shown in FIG. 22 (d1), the case where the fourth watermelon combination and the cherry combination are simultaneously won is shown in FIG. 22 (d2). ), The value of the acquired number of bits of the determination value calculation information buffer B becomes larger than that in the case where only a plurality of winning lines for the role of cherry occur. Then, if each bit of the buffer B has the same condition for the bits on the higher side than the acquired number of bits, the symbol number that makes it possible to make a stop result as shown in FIG. , The priority at the time of stopping is higher than the symbol number that makes it possible to make a stop result as shown in FIG. 22 (d2) appear. Therefore, a simultaneous winning of the fourth watermelon combination and the cherry combination will occur.

  On the other hand, in the case where the limited number data is “4 sheets” data, even when the simultaneous winning of the fourth watermelon combination and the cherry combination occurs as shown in FIG. 22 (d1), FIG. 22 (d2) As in the case where only a plurality of winning lines for the role of cherry occur, as described above, the value of the acquired number of bits is limited to “4”. Therefore, it is possible to make the value of the acquired number of bits of the judgment value calculation information buffer B the same between the stop result as shown in FIG. 22 (d1) and the stop result as shown in FIG. 22 (d2). Become. In this case, the value of the pull-in bit is set so that the priority in the case where only a plurality of lines of the winning combination of the cherry winning combination occurs is higher than the priority in the case where the simultaneous winning of the fourth watermelon combination and the cherry winning combination occurs. By doing so, the symbol number that allows the former stop result to appear has a higher priority when stopping than the symbol number that allows the latter stop result to appear. Become. Therefore, only a plurality of winning lines for the role of cherry will be generated.

  Regarding the fourth watermelon combination and the cherry combination, the situation in which the data of “no designation” is set as the limited number data is a case where the winning data for any one of the BB combinations is set in the normal gaming state. If the situation is not, the data of "4 sheets" is set. With such a configuration, in the normal game state, it is possible to make the player recognize that the winning combination is the BB combination through the simultaneous winning of the fourth watermelon combination and the cherry combination. ..

  Returning to the description of the winning determination process (FIG. 19), after executing the payout amount acquisition process, it is determined in step S 814 whether or not the winning of the re-gaming combination is established or may be established. If a positive determination is made in step S814, "1" is stored in the replay bit of the determination value calculation information buffer B in step S815, and then the process proceeds to step S819. When a negative determination is made in step S814, the process proceeds to step S816.

  In step S816, it is determined whether or not the winning of any of the BB winning combinations is or is likely to be realized. When a positive determination is made in step S816, "1" is stored in the BB combination bit of the determination value calculation information buffer B in step S817, and then the process proceeds to step S819. When a negative determination is made in step S816, the process proceeds to step S818. In step S818, "1" is stored in the small winning combination bit of the determination value calculation information buffer B, and then the process proceeds to step S819.

  In step S819, it is determined whether the current search line matches the priority line. If they match, "1" is stored in the first priority line bit of the judgment value calculation information buffer B in step S820, and then the process proceeds to step S821. If they do not match, the process directly proceeds to step S821. In step S821, it is determined whether or not there are two reels for which a stop command has been issued. In the case of two, the kicking-off process of steps S822 to S824 is executed.

  In the kick-off process, first, in step S822, when the target symbol number of this time is stopped at the reference position, a kick-eye appearance determination process for determining whether or not a kick-eye will appear is executed. Kick-off eye is a stop result (combination of symbols or a mode of stopping symbols) that does not constitute a non-win prize, but a stop that may confuse the player if it appears in relation to the winning situation or gaming state of the winning combination. It means the result. In the slot machine 10, specifically, the reach eyes in the BB non-winning situation are set as kicking eyes. As a result, when it is determined that the kicking eyes appear, an affirmative determination is made in step S823, and the process proceeds to step S824. In step S824, after the kicking determination bit of the determination value calculation information buffer B for the target symbol number is cleared to "0", the process proceeds to step S826.

  Here, as described above, the kicking determination bit in the determination value calculation information buffer B stores "1" as an initial value. On the other hand, when it is determined that the kick-out eye will appear, the kick-off determination bit is cleared to "0". Therefore, for target symbol numbers in which the first buffer B1 of the determination value calculation information buffer B has the same aspect, a kick-off eye appears for the priority determination value of the target symbol number for which a kick-off eye does not appear It is possible to reduce the priority determination value of the symbol number, and it is possible to avoid stopping the symbol number at which the kick-off eye appears at the base point on the reel as much as possible, and to avoid the appearance of the kick-off eye as much as possible.

  If a negative decision is made in step S821, or if a negative decision is made in step S823, a pull-in bit information search process is executed in step S825. Here, the pull-in bit information search process will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

<Received bit information retrieval processing>
In the pull-in bit information search process, the synthesis process of the information search buffer 92 is executed in step S1001. In this synthesizing process, the pull-in bit information of each buffer on the current search line is AND-processed with respect to the information search buffer 92 in which the pull-in bit information setting process is set.

  Specifically, with reference to FIG. 17E, when the search line is the first line L1, the search lines are “00”, “00”, and “FF” from the left. Therefore, when these are AND-processed, the attraction-in bit information combined value becomes "00". On the other hand, when the search line is the fourth line L4, “FF”, “11”, and “FF” are displayed from the left. Therefore, when these are AND-processed, the attraction-in bit information composite value becomes "11".

  In a succeeding step S1002, it is determined whether or not the attraction-in bit information combined value acquired in step S1001 is "00". When the attraction-in bit information composite value is "00", the attraction-in bit information search processing is ended as it is. If the attraction-in bit information composite value is not "00", the process proceeds to step S1003.

  In step S1003, it is determined whether or not the current attraction bit information composite value is the same as the previous result. If the result is the same as the previous result, the process proceeds to step S1006 without executing the processes of step S1004 and step S1005. On the other hand, if the result up to the previous time is not the same, the process proceeds to step S1004.

  In step S1004, it is determined whether or not the current attraction bit information combined value is larger than the previous results. If it is smaller than the result up to the previous time, the pull-in bit information search process is ended as it is. If it is larger than the result up to the previous time, in step S1005, the attraction-in bit information composite value is stored in the attraction-in bit of the judgment value calculation information buffer B. Here, the case where the attraction-in bit information combined value is large means, for example, in the search line this time, the stop mode of the symbol corresponding to the time of missing, and the stop mode of the symbol having a higher priority. Can be considered. Further, in the BB winning situation, it is possible that a reach line having a higher priority is configured in the current search line. Then, it progresses to step S1006.

  In step S1006, it is determined whether or not the search line this time matches the priority line. If they match, "1" is stored in the second priority line bit of the judgment value calculation information buffer B in step S1007, and then the pull-in bit information search process ends. If they do not match, the pull-in bit information search processing is ended as it is.

  Returning to the description of the winning determination process (FIG. 20), after performing the pull-in bit information search process, the process proceeds to step S826. In step S826, it is determined whether the processes of steps S802 to S825 have been executed for all the search lines. Specifically, the processing of steps S802 to S825 is executed for all five lines of the first to fifth lines L1 to L5, and the order is the first line L1 first and the fifth line L5 last. ing. Therefore, in step S826, it is determined whether the search line is the fifth line L5.

  When the search line is the fifth line L5, the winning determination process is ended. If the search line is not the fifth line L5, the process proceeds to step S827 (FIG. 19). In step S827, the search line is updated. After that, the processing of steps S802 to S825 is executed for the search line. By executing the winning determination process, determination value calculation information corresponding to the current target symbol number is created.

<Reel stop processing>
Next, the reel stop process of step S211 in the normal process (FIG. 8) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S1101, it is determined whether any of the stop buttons 52 to 54 has been operated to generate a stop command for the reels. If no stop command has been issued, the process waits until a stop command is issued. Here, in the present embodiment, the period from the start of rotation of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R to the steady rotation at a predetermined speed is set as an invalid period, and the stop button 52 is set within this invalid period. Even if ~ 54 is operated, the ON signals from the stop detection sensors 52a to 54a corresponding thereto are invalidated.

  When the stop command is issued, a slip number acquisition process is executed in step S1102. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the slip number acquisition processing.

  In the slip number acquisition process, first in step S1201, the reel corresponding to the current stop command is specified. In subsequent step S1202, the reaching symbol number of the reel to be stopped when the stop command is received is acquired. After that, in step S1203, “0” is stored in the sliding number counter of the RAM 73, and then the process proceeds to step S1204.

  In step S1204, the symbol number for determination is acquired by adding the value of the sliding number counter to the reaching symbol number. In addition, when the value of the sliding number counter is “0”, the symbol number for determination = the reached symbol number. In the following step S1205, the judgment value calculation information buffer B corresponding to the judgment symbol number is acquired. Then, in step S1206, the priority determination value of the acquired determination value calculation information buffer B is calculated.

  Here, the priority determination value is a determination value calculated by converting each bit of the determination value calculation information buffer B arranged from the upper side into a hexadecimal number, which is assumed to be a 16-digit binary number. It is represented by four digits by hexadecimal numbers of "0 to 9" and "A to F" (0 is the smallest and F is the largest). Therefore, the more the number of "1" s stored in the first buffer B1 is larger than that of the second buffer B2, the larger the priority determination value is, and the higher-order bit in each of the first and second buffers B1 and B2 has "1". The stored priority value increases as it is stored.

  In a succeeding step S1207, it is determined whether or not the priority order determination value calculated in step S1206 is larger than the previously calculated priority order determination value. If this time is larger, the current value of the sliding number counter is stored in the set sliding number buffer of the RAM 73 in step S1208, and then the process proceeds to step S1209. On the other hand, if the previous time is larger or the same, the process directly proceeds to step S1209.

  In step S1209, the sliding number counter is incremented by 1, and then the process proceeds to step S1210. In step S1210, it is determined whether the sliding number counter is "5". If the sliding number counter is not "5", the process returns to step S1204. On the other hand, when the sliding number counter is "5", this sliding number acquisition processing is ended.

  That is, in the slip number acquisition process, five priority determination values from the reaching symbol number to the symbol number four symbols higher than the reaching symbol number are calculated and compared, and the highest priority determination value among them is calculated. The slip number is specified so that the symbol with a large symbol number becomes the stop symbol at the base point position. Here, the priority determination value from the reaching symbol number to the symbol number four symbols higher than the reaching symbol number is calculated in order to make it possible to slide up to four symbols. , It is possible to reduce the frequency of occurrence of so-called missed that the symbol or the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination does not stop on the activated line, and the winning symbol is won even if the winning combination is not won. It is possible to avoid the problem that the combination of 2) stops on the activated line.

  The arrival symbol number is 0 in the middle reel 32M, and each priority determination value is "8008", "800E", "8008", "800F", "A008" in order from the arrival symbol number side. In the case of), since the priority determination value is “A008” which is the fourth “watermelon” symbol, it is specified that the sliding number is “4”. As a result, when the middle reel 32M is stopped, it is stopped by sliding 4 symbols with respect to the reaching symbol, and as shown in FIG. 26 (b), the fourth "watermelon" symbol is stopped at the lower stage of the middle reel 32M. To do.

  Returning to the description of the reel stop processing (FIG. 24), after executing the slip number acquisition processing in step S1102, the stop position setting processing is executed in step S1103. In the stop position setting process, the slip count is acquired by referring to the set slip count buffer. Then, the stop symbol number is calculated by adding the number of slips to the reaching symbol number, and the information of the calculated stop symbol number is stored in the buffer for stop position of the RAM 73 as the stop position information.

  In the following step S1104, the interrupt processing for stop is permitted. The stop interrupt process is executed by the stepping motor control process of step S106 in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 7) described above. In the interrupt process for stop, it is determined whether or not the symbol of the stop symbol number set in the previous stop position setting process has arrived at the base point position (lower stage in this embodiment), and the symbol has arrived. In this case, the deceleration process is started so that the symbol is stopped at the base point position. The stop interrupt process is executed as a part of the timer interrupt process, so that the stop interrupt process is executed a plurality of times before the symbol is stopped at the base point position.

  In a succeeding step S1105, it is determined whether or not the current stop command is for stopping the last reel. If the current stop command is the first stop command or the next stop command, the priority line changing process is executed in step S1106. In the priority line changing process, the priority line is changed in correspondence with the stop mode of the symbol on the reel for which the stop command is issued. In this case, if you have not won any winning combination, and if there is a possibility that a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination will be established on the already set priority line, you can change the priority line. I don't know. On the other hand, when there is a possibility that a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is established on the activated line which is not the already set priority line, the priority line is changed to the activated line. Specifically, in the situation where the effective line that has already been set is the fifth line L5 and the watermelon role is elected, when the "watermelon" symbols are arranged in the lower row, the priority line is from the fifth line L5. It is changed to the fourth line L4.

  In a succeeding step S1107, priority order information creation processing is executed. The processing contents of the priority order information creation processing are as already described (see FIG. 13).

  If an affirmative decision is made in step S1105, or after the processing of step S1107 has been executed, it is decided in step S1108 whether or not the reel stop corresponding to the present stop instruction has been completed. If not completed, the process stands by in step S1108. If it is completed, the stop interrupt process is prohibited in step S1109.

  In a succeeding step S1110, it is determined whether or not the rotations of all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R have stopped. If the rotation of all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is not stopped, the process returns to step S1101. If the rotation is stopped, the payout determination process is performed in the following step S1111, and the reel stop process is ended. To do.

  In the payout determination process, it is determined whether or not a symbol or a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination of the lottery is established on the activated line. If not, the planned payout amount storage area of the RAM 73 is set to " If it does not match, it is determined whether or not the winning combination matches the winning combination. If they do not match, an error is notified and the planned payout amount storage area is cleared to “0”. .. When they match, it means that the winning combination is a winning combination, and the payout amount corresponding to the winning combination is stored in the expected payout amount storage area.

<Processing for lottery result>
Next, the lottery result handling process executed in step S309 of the lottery process (FIG. 9) will be described.

  In the lottery result handling process, as already described, the data is necessary for performing the stop control of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R and is the current game situation (the situation such as the normal game state or the BB state, The data corresponding to the combination of the BB winning data in the normal gaming state (whether or not BB winning data is set) and the lottery result is read out from the ROM 72 and written in the RAM 73. The data read in this case is the limited number of sheets of data and the data of the combination table.

  Of these, the contents of the limited number of sheets of data have already been described, so the combination table will be described. 27A to 27D are explanatory views for explaining the combination table.

  The combination table is set in a one-to-one correspondence with the current combination of the game situation and the lottery result. A plurality of address data of the pull-in bit table is set in the combination table. Here, the attraction-in bit table is set in a one-to-one correspondence with each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, as already described, so as to determine the attraction-in bit information for all the symbol numbers of the target reel. It is composed of a plurality of bytes (specifically, 6 bytes). Further, the pull-in bit table is set in association with each of the current game situation, the lottery result, the type of reel to be stopped first, and the stop position when the left reel 32L is first stopped. .. Since the attraction-in bit information is data set for each symbol number in order to diversify the stop result as already described, many attraction-in bit tables in which such attraction-in bit information is set are prepared. By doing so, it is possible to diversify the number of stoppages according to various situations.

  In the combination table, the address data of the pull-in bit table to be referenced is set at least according to the type of reel to be stopped first. As a combination table in which the address data is set in correspondence with only such conditions, as shown in FIG. 27A, there is a first combination table T1.

  The first combination table T1 has six 0th to 5th data group sets each having a data capacity of 1 byte, and has a data capacity of 6 bytes. At the 0th number, when the left reel 32L is the first stop target, the address data of the lead-in bit table used when creating the determination value calculation information of the left reel 32L is set. First, when the middle reel 32M is the first stop target, the address data of the pull-in bit table used when creating the determination value calculation information of the middle reel 32M is set. Secondly, when the right reel 32R is the first stop target, the address data of the pull-in bit table used when creating the judgment value calculation information of the right reel 32R is set. In these 0th to 2nd data group sets, the upper 4 bits are not used and the lower 4 bits are used to set the address data.

  Thirdly, when the middle reel 32M is the first stop target, the address data of the pull-in bit table used when the left reel 32L is the stop target thereafter, and the right reel 32R is stopped thereafter. Address data of the pull-in bit table used when the target is set is set. Fourth, when the right reel 32R becomes the first stop target, the address data of the pull-in bit table used when the left reel 32L becomes the stop target thereafter, and the middle reel 32M stops thereafter. Address data of the pull-in bit table used when the target is set is set. Fifthly, when the left reel 32L becomes the first stop target, the address data of the pull-in bit table used when the middle reel 32M becomes the stop target thereafter, and then the right reel 32R stops. Address data of the pull-in bit table used when the target is set is set. In these third to fifth data group sets, the address data for the left reel 32L or the middle reel 32M is set in the upper 4 bits, and the address data for the middle reel 32M or the right reel 32R is set in the lower 4 bits. Is set.

  The case where the pull-in bit table is read with reference to the first combination table T1 is a case where it is relatively unnecessary to diversify the stop appearance. Specifically, this includes a case where there is only one winning combination in the normal gaming state and the winning combination is a so-called winning combination, and no winning combination is won in the normal gaming state. The case is included, and the case where one of the winning combinations is won in the BB state is included. In such a case, there are two or more types, specifically, ten types. All of these 10 types of first combination tables T1 have a fixed length with the same first data amount (specifically, 6 bytes).

  In the combination table, it is assumed that the address of the pull-in bit table is set corresponding to the condition of the stop position when the left reel 32L is first stopped, in addition to the condition of the reel type to be stopped first. , A second combination table T2 shown in FIG. 27B and a third combination table T3 shown in FIGS. 27C and 27D are set.

  As shown in FIG. 27B, the second combination table T2 has more data group sets each having a data capacity of 1 byte than the first combination table T1, and specifically, the data group sets. There are 26 0th to 25th, and the data capacity is 26 bytes. For the 0th to 4th data group sets in the second combination table T2, the relationship between the address data set therein and the condition when the address data is referred to is the case of the first combination table T1. It is the same.

  The fifth to the 25th are the address data of the pull-in bit table used when the left reel 32L is the first stop target and then the middle reel 32M is the stop target, and then the right data. Address data of the pull-in bit table used when the reel 32R is to be stopped is set. However, unlike the first combination table T1, the combination of these address data is set in one-to-one correspondence with the symbol number reaching the base point position on the left reel 32L. In the fifth to 25th data group sets, the address data for the middle reel 32M is set in the upper 4 bits, and the address data for the right reel 32R is set in the lower 4 bits.

  The case where the pull-in bit table is read out by referring to the second combination table T2 is a case where the stop result needs to be finely controlled according to the stop position when the left reel 32L is first operated. .. Specifically, it includes a case where a BB combination is won in the normal gaming state and a case where a plurality of combinations other than the BB combination is won. In such a case, while giving priority to simultaneous winning of a plurality of winning roles other than the winning combination of BB, if that is not possible, prioritizing the winning of each of those roles, and none of the winnings is possible. In that case, it is necessary to generate a reach stitch, and it is necessary to make various stop stitches appear according to the stop position of the left reel 32L. In such a case, there are two or more types, specifically five types. All of these five types of second combination tables T2 have the same fixed length with the second data amount (specifically, 26 bytes).

  As shown in FIGS. 27C and 27D, the third combination table T3 has more data group sets each having a data capacity of 1 byte than the first combination table T1. The number of sets is smaller than that of the second combination table T2. Although a plurality of third combination tables T3 are prepared, each of the third combination tables T3 has a variable length, unlike the first combination table T1 and the second combination table T2.

  For details of the data structure, in the first to fifth data group sets in the third combination table T3, the relationship between the address data set therein and the condition when the address data is referred to is the first. This is the same as the 0th to 4th data group sets in the case of the 1st combination table T1 and the 2nd combination table T2. For the sixth and subsequent items, when the left reel 32L is the first stop target, the address data of the pull-in bit table used when the middle reel 32M is the stop target thereafter, and then the right reel 32R is stopped. Address data of the pull-in bit table used when the target is set is set. In this case, the combination of these address data is set in association with the symbol number reaching the base point position on the left reel 32L. However, the correspondence relationship with the symbol number is not one-to-one, and common address data is set for a plurality of symbol numbers.

  As a method of specifying data, the pull-in bit table specified in the data group set that is a serial number for the even-numbered data group set is used for the sixth and subsequent even-numbered data group sets. The symbol number is specified, and the address data of the attraction bit table corresponding to the symbol number is set in the odd-numbered data group set. In this case, since the even-numbered data group set for designating the design number has a 1-byte structure, it is necessary to designate the design number within the range of 8 bits. Specifically, 21 symbol numbers are divided into 4 types of 0 to 5, 6 to 11, 12 to 17, and 18 to 20, and are ranked higher in the even-numbered data group set for designating symbol numbers. A configuration that specifies which section is in 2 bits and which symbol number in the section corresponds to the address data specified in the serial number data group set in the lower 6 bits Has become.

  For example, in the third combination table T3 shown in FIG. 27 (c), the symbol numbers are designated at the sixth, eighth, tenth, and twelfth positions respectively, and the seventh and ninth positions are designated. , 11th, 13th, respectively, address data is set. Further, in the third combination table T3 shown in FIG. 27 (d), the design number is specified more finely than in the case of FIG. 27 (c), and the sixth, eighth, tenth, and twelfth The symbol number is designated in each of the th, 14th, 16th, 18th, 20th, and 22nd, and the 7th, 9th, 11th, 13th, and 13th Address data is set at each of the 15th, 17th, 19th, 21st, and 23rd.

  As is clear from FIGS. 27 (c) and 27 (d), in the third combination table T3, the number of bytes changes according to the designation mode of the symbol number in the sixth and subsequent data group sets. In this case, in the third combination table T3, the minimum number of bytes is 14 bytes as shown in FIG. 27 (c), and the maximum number of bytes is 24 bytes as shown in FIG. 27 (d). In the case of the data setting method as described above, it is possible to specify more detailed address data by using more than 24 bytes. In this case, the second combination table T2 Since the number of bytes becomes equal to or larger than the number of bytes, it is preferable to set the second combination table T2 in terms of data setting or data amount.

  Corresponding to the third combination table T3 being set as a variable length, the start address of the data set next to itself in the ROM 72 as the 0th data group set in the third combination table T3. The header data is set so that it can be specified in the data reading process. As the header data, specifically, the amount of data contained in the third combination table T3 of itself, specifically, the number of bytes is set. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of bytes for the header data may be set in the third combination table T3 of its own.

  The case where the pull-in bit table is read with reference to the third combination table T3 is a case where the left reel 32L is first operated and it is necessary to cause a stop result corresponding to the stop position to appear. , When the second combination table T2 is referred to, which does not require finer control. Specifically, when a BB combination is won in the normal game state and no other combination has been won, and when only one kind of winning combination other than the BB combination has a chance of being dropped. In addition to the case where the winning combination is not won for the BB combination in the normal game state and the winning combination that may occur is so-called missed. In such a case, it is necessary to generate a substitute eye at the time of missing or a reach eye in the case of BB winning, but unlike the case where the second combination table T2 is referred to, the priority of the stop appearance is complicated. This is because there is no need to set it. In such a case, there are two or more types, specifically 24 types.

  Although the number of the third combination table T3 is the largest among the first to third combination tables T1 to T3, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of the third combination table T3 is the smallest. Alternatively, the number of the combination tables T1, T2, T3 may be the same or substantially the same.

  Next, the data structure in the combination table storage area 72a of the ROM 72 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the combination table storage area 72a, the first table group TG1 including all of the first combination table T1 is set as an address on the side ahead of the second combination table T2 and the third combination table, and Second table group TG2 including all the second combination tables T2 is set next to the second table group TG2, and a second table group TG2 including all the third combination tables T3 is set next to the second table group TG2. A table group TG3 of 3 is set.

  In the first table group TG1, a plurality of first combination tables T1 are sequentially arranged. In this case, the predetermined first combination table T1 is set such that the start address of the predetermined first combination table T1 becomes the start address of the first table group TG1, more specifically, the start address of the combination table storage area 72a. Storage area is set. By the way, in the ROM 72, the address is set in byte units. The same applies to the second table group TG2 and the third table group TG3.

  In the first table group TG1, since the next first combination table T1 is stored so as to be continuous with the final address of the first combination table T1, the first table group TG1 stores each first table. One combination table T1 is sequentially arranged. In this case, as described above, each first combination table T1 has a fixed length. Therefore, in the first table group TG1, from the start address of one first combination table T1 to the next first combination table T1. The amount of data (the number of bytes) existing up to the start address of is the same.

  In the second table group TG2, a plurality of second combination tables T2 are sequentially stored. In this case, the storage area of the predetermined second combination table T2 is set such that the start address of the predetermined second combination table T2 is continuous with the final address of the first table group TG1. It is the start address of the second table group TG2.

  In the second table group TG2, the next second combination table T2 is stored so as to be continuous with the final address of one second combination table T2. The two combination tables T2 are sequentially arranged. In this case, since each second combination table T2 has a fixed length, as already described, in the second table group TG2, the second combination table T2 from the start address of one second combination table T2 to the next second combination table T2. The amount of data (the number of bytes) existing up to the start address of is the same.

  In the third table group TG3, a plurality of third combination tables T3 are sequentially stored. In this case, the storage area of the predetermined third combination table T3 is set so that the start address of the predetermined third combination table T3 is continuous with the final address of the second table group TG2, and the start address is It is the start address of the third table group TG3.

  In the third table group TG3, the next third combination table T3 is stored so as to be continuous with the final address of the third combination table T3, so that the third table group TG3 stores each first table. The three combination tables T3 are sequentially arranged. In this case, since each third combination table T3 has a variable length as described above, in the third table group TG3, from the start address of one third combination table T3 to the next third combination table T3. The amount of data (number of bytes) existing up to the start address of is not the same.

  Next, the lottery result handling process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S1301, a reference corresponding to the current game status (status such as normal game status or BB status, status whether BB winning data is set in the normal game status) and lottery result The read data and the jump count data are read from the ROM 72. The combination of the reference data and the jump count data is set in a one-to-one correspondence with the type of combination of the current game situation and the lottery result, and the reference data and the jump count data of each combination are As shown in FIG. 29B, it is contained in 1 byte. In this case, the reference data is set to the upper 4 bits of the 1-byte data, and the jump count data is set to the lower 4 bits of the 1-byte data.

  The reference data is data for the CPU 71 to specify the limited number of pieces of data corresponding to the current combination of the game situation and the lottery result, and the combination table corresponding to the combination of the current game situation and the lottery result is the first. Data for specifying in the CPU 71 which one of the table group TG1 to the third table group TG3 is set. Further, the jump count data is set to the combination table corresponding to the current combination of the game situation and the lottery result in the corresponding table group among the first table group TG1 to the third table group TG3. This is data for the CPU 71 to specify whether or not it is present.

  Here, the reference data is set as a 4-bit data amount, whereas the limited number data is “unspecified”, “2 sheets”, “4 sheets”, “7 sheets”, “15 sheets”. 5 types are set, and three types of table groups are set, that is, a first table group TG1, a second table group TG2, and a third table group TG3. Then, even if some bits of the 4-bit data are set as bits for specifying the type of the limited number of sheets of data and the remaining bits are set as bits for specifying the type of the table group, It becomes impossible. For example, when 2 bits are assigned as bits for specifying the limited number of sheets of data and 2 bits are assigned as bits for identifying the table group, three or more types of data can be designated as the bits for identifying the table group. On the other hand, only four types of data can be designated by the bit for specifying the limited number of sheets of data. Further, for example, when 3 bits are assigned as bits for specifying the limited number data and 1 bit is assigned as bits for identifying the table group, the bits for specifying the limited number data are five or more kinds of data. On the other hand, only two types of data can be specified by the bit for specifying the table group.

  On the other hand, in the slot machine 10, the 4-bit reference data is treated as a decimal aggregated value (“15” is the maximum value), and the aggregated value is used as the number of types of limited number of sheets of data and the type of table group. Among the numbers, the type of the table group is specified by the quotient when divided by the specific number (specifically, “5”) obtained by adding 1 to the number of types on the larger side, and the type of the limited number of data is specified by the remainder. ing. That is, when the total value is "15" and the specific number is "5", there are at least three types of quotients, "0", "1", and "2", and all of these quotients are all present. There are five types of remainders corresponding to “0”, “1”, “2”, “3”, and “4”. Therefore, the type of the table group is specified by the type of quotient data, and the type of the limited number of data is specified by the remaining data type.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 29A, the processing for specifying the data is performed by dividing the reference data read in step S1301 in step S1302. In the division process, first, a decimal value is specified as a total value from the 4-bit data of the reference data, and the specified decimal value is divided by "5" which is a specific number. In the following step S1303, the remainder data and the quotient data derived by performing the division processing are grasped. Each of the grasped data is written in the RAM 73. As a result, it becomes possible for the CPU 71 to specify the type of limited number data and the type of table group corresponding to the combination of the current game situation and the lottery result.

  As shown in FIG. 29C, the ROM 72 is set with a correspondence table CT in which the residual data and the number-of-restricted-sheets data are in one-to-one correspondence. As described above, the limit number data is used in the payout amount acquisition process (FIG. 21). However, in step S904 of the payout amount acquisition process, the surplus data and the comparison target data of the correspondence table CT are used. And a determination process is performed, and the limited number of sheets of data corresponding to the surplus data is read.

  In a succeeding step S1304, it is determined whether or not the quotient data grasped in the step S1303 is “0”. When the quotient data is "0", the first combination table setting process is executed in step S1305, and then the main lottery result handling process is ended. If the quotient data is not "0", the flow advances to step S1306 to compare and determine whether the quotient data grasped in step S1303 is "1". If the quotient data is "1", the second setting process of the combination table is executed in step S1307, and then the main lottery result handling process is ended. If the quotient data is not "1", it means that the quotient data is "2". In this case, after executing the third setting process of the combination table in step S1308, the present lottery result handling process is ended.

  Hereinafter, the first setting process of the combination table, the second setting process of the combination table, and the third setting process of the combination table will be described. First, the first setting process of the combination table will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S1401, the jump count data read in step S1301 is set in the search counter provided in the RAM 73. The search counter is a counter for the CPU 71 to specify the arrangement order of the combination table to be read in the target table group.

  In the following step S1402, the start address of the first table group TG1 is designated. As a result, the data read target in the ROM 72 becomes the first combination table T1 stored as the first order in the first table group TG1. In a succeeding step S1403, the value of the search counter is decremented by 1, and in a step S1404, it is determined whether or not the value after the subtraction is "0".

  When a negative determination is made in step S1404, in step S1405, the address to be read is set to the first specific byte so that the next first combination table T1 in the first table group TG1 is to be read. Jump for a minute. This first specific byte corresponds to the fixed-length data amount of the first combination table T1, and is specifically 6 bytes. Then, the process returns to step S1403.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative decision is made in step S1404, then in step S1406 the first combination table T1 corresponding to the current address is read from the ROM 72 and written in the RAM 73. As a result, the reading of the combination table corresponding to the combination of the current game situation and the lottery result is completed. Then, this 1st setting process is complete | finished.

  Next, the second setting process of the combination table will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S1501, the jump counter data read in step S1301 is set in the search counter of the RAM 73. In the following step S1502, the start address of the second table group TG2 is designated. As a result, the data read target in the ROM 72 becomes the second combination table T2 stored as the first order in the second table group TG2. In a succeeding step S1503, the value of the search counter is decremented by 1, and in a step S1504, it is determined whether or not the value after the subtraction is "0".

  When a negative determination is made in step S1504, in step S1505, the address to be read is set to the second specific byte so that the next second combination table T2 in the second table group TG2 is to be read. Jump for a minute. The second specific byte corresponds to the fixed-length data amount of the second combination table T2, and is specifically 26 bytes. After that, the process returns to step S1503. On the other hand, if an affirmative decision is made in step S1504, then in step S1506 the second combination table T2 corresponding to the current address is read from the ROM 72 and written in the RAM 73. As a result, the reading of the combination table corresponding to the combination of the current game situation and the lottery result is completed. Then, this 2nd setting process is complete | finished.

  Next, the third setting process of the combination table will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S1601, the jump count data read in step S1301 is set in the search counter of the RAM 73. In the following step S1602, the start address of the third table group TG3 is designated. As a result, the read target of the data in the ROM 72 becomes the third combination table T3 stored as the first order in the third table group TG3. In a succeeding step S1603, the value of the search counter is decremented by 1, and in a step S1604, it is determined whether or not the value after the subtraction is "0".

  When a negative determination is made in step S1604, the header data is read from the third combination table T3 corresponding to the current value of the search counter and the number of bytes in the third combination table T3 is grasped. In the following step S1606, based on the result obtained in step S1605, the start address of the third combination table T3 arranged next to the third combination table T3 which is the current read target is obtained, and The third combination table T3 of the start address is set as the next read target. After that, the process returns to step S1603.

  On the other hand, if a positive determination is made in step S1604, the third combination table T3 corresponding to the current address is read from the ROM 72 and written in the RAM 73 in step S1607. As a result, the reading of the combination table corresponding to the combination of the current game situation and the lottery result is completed. Then, the third setting process ends.

  According to this embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects are exhibited.

  While calculating the aggregate value for division from the reference data, the quotient data and the remainder data are calculated by dividing the aggregate value by a specific number, and the quotient data is used to generate the first table group to the third table group. This is a configuration in which a table group that includes a combination table to be read out is specified from the table group, and the remaining number data is used to specify the limit number data. As a result, it is possible to reduce the data capacity required for each of the above-mentioned specifications, as compared with the configuration in which the data for specifying the table group and the data for specifying the limited number of sheets of data are individually stored.

  In addition, the quotient data and the remainder data when the aggregate value for division is divided by a specific number correspond to the data for specifying the table group and the data for specifying the limited number of sheets, respectively. Therefore, it is not necessary to execute the process using all the bits of the reference data in each of the processes for specifying each of the above. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the processing load.

  The reference data is set so that the quotient data exists within a range where all types of residual data can be taken. As a result, even if the combination of the data for specifying the table group and the data for specifying the limited number of sheets of data is not finely adjusted on the reference data side, any combination of these data is derived from the reference data. It becomes possible to do.

  By the way, in a configuration in which the number of kinds of quotient data and the number of kinds of remainder data are not 2 to the n-th power, the total value which is a decimal value is calculated from the binary value of the reference data having data of 4 bits or more. In addition, the quotient data and the remainder data when the aggregated value is divided by the specific number are set as the data for specifying the table group and the limited number of sheets data. It is possible to reduce the data capacity of at least 1 bit as compared with the configuration in which each of the above is individually set as binary data. Then, the combination of the data for specifying the table group and the limited number of pieces of data needs to be prepared in a one-to-one correspondence with the combination of the game situation and the lottery result, so at least the number of bits for the combination is set. The data capacity can be reduced.

  As a variable-length combination table in which the number of combination tables having the same data capacity (that is, the number of bytes) among a plurality of types of combination tables T1 to T3 used in stop control is equal to or less than a reference number (for example, 2) In a configuration in which a plurality of types of the third combination table T3 are set, the address of the third combination table T3 set in the next order of itself in the combination table storage area 72a of the ROM 72 is set in the third combination table T3. Is set so that the header data corresponding to the data amount of itself is set. Thereby, it is possible to specify the address of the third combination table T3 which is set in the following order with respect to the third combination table T3, by using the header data included in the third combination table T3. Furthermore, the header data does not indicate the address itself, but is data corresponding to the data amount of the third combination table T3. Therefore, it is not necessary to prepare data that directly indicates the address itself of each third combination table T3. Further, since the third combination table T3 itself includes the header data as described above, the third combination table T3 is set in order of the third combination table T3 to be read, which is set in the order preceding the third combination table T3. It is not necessary to set the data indicating the data capacity separately from the third combination table T3. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the data capacity.

  Data is set in byte units in the third combination table T3, and the header data is set in the following order with respect to the start address of the third combination table T3 including the header data and the third combination table T3. It is set as data indicating the number of offsets in byte units from the start address of the third combination table T3. As a result, the data capacity required to set the header data can be reduced.

  When reading the third combination table T3, the data of the number of jumps is provided as the sequence data necessary to reach the third combination table T3 to be read, and the data of the number of jumps is provided for the number of jumps. The transition of the read target to the third combination table T3 in the next order is performed using the header data of the third combination table T3 set in order. This simplifies the process of reading the third combination table T3 using the header data.

  In addition to the third combination table T3 as the combination table, a plurality of types of the first combination table T1 and a plurality of types of the second combination table T2 are set as fixed-length data that does not apply to the definition of the variable length. In the configuration, for the first combination table T1 and the second combination table T2, the data indicating the start address of the combination table set in the following order is set as header data in the combination table itself as described above. Instead of this, the configuration is specified separately on the program. In this way, regarding the fixed length data, by showing the data indicating the data capacity on the program, the data capacity of the fixed length data can be reduced, and as a result, the required data capacity of the ROM 72 can be reduced.

  Further, the respective first combination tables T1 are aggregated in the first table group TG1 in a continuous order in the combination table storage area 72a, and the respective second combination tables T2 are arranged in a continuous order in the combination table storage area 72a. In the configuration in which the third combination table T3 is aggregated in the second table group TG2 and the third combination table T3 is consecutively arranged in the combination table storage area 72a and aggregated in the third table group TG3, the combination table is read when the combination table is read. The start address of the table group including the target combination table and the data indicating in which table the combination table to be read is set are provided. As a result, the addresses of the combination tables that are set in the following order as described above in the third combination table T3 that is variable-length data and the first combination table T1 and the second combination table T2 that are fixed-length data Even if the method of specifying is different, the combination table can be read according to a certain rule, and the processing load can be simplified.

<Modification of First Embodiment>
It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the contents described in the above embodiment, and may be carried out as follows, for example. Incidentally, each of the following configurations may be applied individually to the above-described embodiment, or part or all of them may be combined and applied to the above-described embodiment.

  (1) The data aggregated to the reference data is not limited to the combination of the data for specifying the table group and the data for specifying the limited number of sheets of data, and for example, the data for specifying the sliding table and It may be a combination of data for specifying the limited number of sheets of data.

  (2) The reference data is not limited to 4 bits, and may be 5 bits, 6 bits, 7 bits, or 8 bits or more. Even in this case, the reference data is set so that the quotient data exists within the range in which the residual data of all types can be taken, and the number of types of the quotient data and the number of types of the residual data are “2 to the n-th power”. (N is an integer of 0 or more) ”, it is possible to reduce the data capacity of at least 1 bit.

  (3) The specific number when the division process is performed on the reference data is not limited to “5”, and it is arbitrary as long as it is 3 or more. It is determined in relation to the number of types.

  (4) The first combination table T1 and the second combination table T2, which are fixed-length data, may also be configured to have header data that makes it possible to specify the start addresses of the combination tables set in the following order. In this case, in any of the first combination table T1, the second combination table T2, and the third combination table T3, the program side specifies the data for specifying the start address of the combination table set in the next order. No need. Further, according to this configuration, since it is not necessary to arrange the combination tables in the ROM 72 so as to be grouped by type, the degree of freedom in setting the arrangement order of the combination tables can be increased.

  (5) In the above embodiment, the quotient data obtained as a result of the division process on the reference data is used as it is to specify the table group, while the limited number of sheets of data corresponding to the remainder data is read from the correspondence table CT. However, instead of this, it is also possible to use the quotient data as it is to specify the table group and to use the surplus data as it is as the data of the game result, for identifying the table group corresponding to the quotient data. The data may be read from a predetermined table, and the limited number of sheets of data corresponding to the surplus data may be read from the correspondence table CT.

  (6) In the above embodiment, an example in which the present invention is embodied with respect to the slot machine 10 is shown, but it may be applied to a gaming machine in which the slot machine and the pachinko machine are combined.

<Second Embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the type of game state and the type of lottery combination are different from those of the first embodiment, and the playability is greatly different. However, the method of reading the data used to realize the game play is partly the same as the method of reading the combination table in the first embodiment. The configuration different from that of the first embodiment will be described below. The description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment is basically omitted.

  FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram showing a symbol array of the left reel 32L, the middle reel 32M, and the right reel 32R.

  As the symbols, a "red bell" symbol (for example, 20th on the left reel 32L), a "replay" symbol (for example, 19th on the left reel 32L), a "watermelon" symbol (for example, 18th on the left reel 32L), "Red 7" symbol (for example, 17th on left reel 32L), "Cherry" symbol (for example, 16th on left reel 32L), "Youth" symbol (for example, 14th on left reel 32L), "White 7" Symbol (for example, 10th on the left reel 32L), "BAR" symbol (for example, 8th on the left reel 32L), "White bell" symbol (for example, 6th on the left reel 32L), "Blue 7" symbol (for example, , Left reel 32L third). Then, as shown in FIG. 33, the numbers and arrangement order of various symbols are completely different in each reel 32L, 32M, 32R.

  FIG. 34 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the setting mode of the activated line.

  In this embodiment, a total of four combination lines are set so as to connect the positions where the symbols on the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are visible. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 34, the first line L1 connecting the upper design of the left reel 32L, the middle design of the middle reel 32M, and the upper design of the right reel 32R, and the upper design of the left reel 32L, the middle reel 32M. Middle line, the second line L2 that connects the lower pattern of the right reel 32R, the third line L3 that connects the lower pattern of the left reel 32L, the middle pattern of the middle reel 32M, and the upper pattern of the right reel 32R, and the left reel A lower stage design of 32L, a middle stage design of the middle reel 32M, and a fourth line L4 connecting the lower stage design of the right reel 32R are set. Then, when the symbols are stopped on the activated combination line, that is, on the activated line in a predetermined combination, as a winning result, a privilege of paying out a predetermined number of medals as a game medium is given or the game state is shifted. It is designed to be given special benefits.

  FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a relationship between a winning combination of symbols and a privilege given when a winning is achieved.

  There are cherry prizes, first watermelon prizes, second watermelon prizes, third watermelon prizes, fourth watermelon prizes, bell prizes, first special bell prizes to twelfth special bell prizes as small role prizes for which medals are paid out. ..

  When the "cherry" symbol of the middle reel 32M is stopped on the activated line, one medal is paid out as a cherry prize. That is, in the case of the cherry winning, any symbols may be stopped on the activated line for the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R. In other words, when the combination of the "cherry" symbol on the middle reel 32M and any symbol on the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R is stopped on the activated line, it can be said that the cherry prize is achieved. Here, since the middle reel of the middle reel 32M is a position where the four effective lines overlap, when the "cherry" symbol stops on the middle reel of the middle reel 32M, the cherry prize is won on all the four effective lines. As a result, 4 (= 1 × 4) medals are paid out.

  When the "watermelon" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is stopped on the activated line, five medals are paid out as the first watermelon winning a prize. When the "blue 7" symbol on the middle reel 32M and the "watermelon" symbol on the right reel 32R stop on the activated line, one medal is paid out as the second watermelon winning a prize. When the "red 7" symbol on the middle reel 32M and the "watermelon" symbol on the right reel 32R stop on the activated line, one medal is paid out as a third watermelon winning a prize. When the "watermelon" symbol on the middle reel 32M and the "BAR" symbol on the right reel 32R stop on the activated line, one medal is paid out as a fourth watermelon winning a prize. That is, in the case of the second to fourth watermelon winnings, any symbol may be stopped on the activated line for the left reel 32L.

  When the "red bell" symbol or the "white bell" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is stopped on the activated line, 9 medals are paid out as a bell winning. Further, the "red bell" symbol or the "white bell" symbol of two reels of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stopped on the activated line, and the "replay" symbol of the remaining one reel stopped on the activated line. In this case, 9 medals are paid out as a special bell prize. For example, when the "replay" symbol of the left reel 32L, the "red bell" symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the "red bell" symbol of the right reel 32R stop on the activated line, the first special bell prize As a result, 9 medals are paid out.

  The state transition prizes in which only the game state transition is performed include the first BB prize, the second BB prize, and the third BB prize.

  When the "blue 7" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is stopped on the activated line, the first BB is won, the "blue 7" symbol of the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M, and the "white 7" of the right reel 32R. When the symbol stops on the activated line, the second BB prize is awarded, and when the "blue 7" symbol on the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M and the "BAR" symbol on the right reel 32R are stopped on the activated line. , 3rd BB prize. When these BB prizes are established, the game state shifts to the BB state.

  There are 1st replay winning prizes to 12th replay winning prizes as prizes to which a replay privilege that allows the player to play the next game without inserting medals is awarded. When the "cherry" symbol of the left reel 32L and the "replay" symbol of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R stop on the activated line, or the "replay" symbol of the left reel 32L and the "youth" symbol of the middle reel 32M When the "watermelon" symbol on the right reel 32R stops on the activated line, the first re-game winning is won. When the "replay" symbol of the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M and the "watermelon" symbol of the right reel 32R are stopped on the activated line, the second re-game winning is won. When the "replay" symbol of the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R and the "youth" symbol of the middle reel 32M are stopped on the activated line, the third re-game winning is won. When the "cherry" symbol of the left reel 32L, the "replay" symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the "watermelon" symbol of the right reel 32R are stopped on the activated line, the fourth re-game winning is won. When the "cherry" symbol of the left reel 32L, the "youth" symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the "watermelon" symbol of the right reel 32R are stopped on the activated line, the fifth re-game winning is won. When the "replay" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is stopped on the activated line, or the "red 7" symbol of the left reel 32L and the "replay" symbol of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R are on the activated line. If the game is stopped at, the sixth re-game prize will be won. When the "red 7" symbol on the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M and the "youth" symbol on the right reel 32R are stopped on the activated line, the seventh re-game prize is won. When the "red 7" symbol on the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M and the "BAR" symbol on the right reel 32R are stopped on the activated line, the eighth re-game prize is won. When the "red 7" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is stopped on the activated line, the ninth re-game winning is won. When the "BAR" symbol of the left reel 32L and the "Replay" symbol of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R are stopped on the activated line, the 10th re-game winning is won. When the "red bell" symbol on the left reel 32L, the "youth" symbol on the middle reel 32M, and the "watermelon" symbol on the right reel 32R stop on the activated line, the 11th re-game winning is won. When the "white bell" symbol on the left reel 32L, the "youth" symbol on the middle reel 32M, and the "watermelon" symbol on the right reel 32R are stopped on the activated line, the 12th replay prize is won.

  In addition, when any of the first replay prize, the 10th regame prize, the 11th regame prize, and the 12th regame prize is established, the game state shifts to the normal game state, and the second regame prize. When the game state is shifted to the second RT state, the third re-game winning is established, the game state is shifted to the third RT state, and the fourth re-game winning is established. , When the game state shifts to the fourth RT state and the fifth re-game winning is established, the game state shifts to the fifth RT state.

  From the left on the active line "Replay" design, "Red Bell" design, "Watermelon" design stopped, "Replay" design, "White Bell" design, "Watermelon" design stopped, and "Replay" In the case where the symbols, “youth” symbols, and “red bell” symbols are stopped, and when the “replay” symbols, “youth” symbols, and “white bell” symbols are stopped, the gaming state becomes the first RT state. Transition. In the following, a combination of symbols in which these game states shift to the first RT state is referred to as a transition result.

  If any of the sixth re-game winning to the ninth re-game winning is established, the gaming state does not shift. However, if any of the seventh re-game winning to the ninth re-game winning is established, the notification lottery process is performed as the specific winning combination.

  FIG. 36 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the normal game state lottery table selected in the normal game state of “setting 3”.

  An index value IV is set in the normal gaming state lottery table, and a winning combination is uniquely associated with each index value IV and a point value PV is set. Then, in the lottery process (FIG. 9), as in the case of the first embodiment, it is determined whether or not the winning combination corresponding to the index value IV is made, and when the determination value DV exceeds 65535, the first implementation Instead of the process of step S306 in the embodiment, the winning bit data acquisition process for setting the winning combination data corresponding to the index value IV at that time in the RAM 73 is executed. Although the detailed contents of the acquisition process will be described later, the process contents will be briefly described. For example, when the determination value DV exceeds 65535 when IV = 9, it indicates that the cherry tree and the first BB are won. The data is set in the RAM 73.

  FIG. 37 is an explanatory diagram showing the correspondence relationship between the winning data set when IV = 15 to 26, the operation order of the stop buttons 52 to 54, and the winning modes established. For example, when the winning bit data corresponding to IV = 19 is set, the stop information is set so that the first special bell prize is established when the left stop button 52 is first operated, and the middle stop button 53 is set. The stop information is set so that the bell prize is established when is operated first, and the stop information is set so that the ninth special bell prize is established when the right stop button 54 is operated first. However, even if the stop information is set in this way, the corresponding winning combination may not be established depending on the operation timing of the stop buttons 52 to 54.

  The symbol arrangement of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R will be briefly described. In this embodiment, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R can be stopped after sliding up to four symbols from the timing at which the stop buttons 52 to 54 were operated, and the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R can be stopped at the upper and lower stages. The effective line is set, and in the middle reel 32M, the effective line is set in the middle stage. Therefore, as for the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R, if the interval between the same symbols is 6 symbols or less, the winning symbol is selected when the winning symbol is obtained regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 52 and 54. It can be stopped on the activated line, the middle reel 32M, when the interval between the same type of symbols is arranged at 4 symbols or less, when the winning symbol becomes the winning symbol regardless of the operation timing of the stop button 53 Can be stopped on the active line. On the left reel 32L, the "replay" symbol, the "cherry" symbol, and the "watermelon" symbol are arranged so that the intervals between the same symbols are 6 symbols or less, and on the middle reel 32M, the "replay" symbol. And "youth" symbols are arranged so that the intervals between the same type of symbols are 4 symbols or less, and on the right reel 32R, the "replay" symbols and the "watermelon" symbols are 6 symbols or less It is arranged so that. Therefore, when each of the above symbols becomes a winning symbol, the winning symbol can be stopped on the activated line regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 52 to 54. On the other hand, with regard to other symbols such as the "red bell" symbol and the "white bell" symbol, since they are arranged so that a section separated from the above interval is formed, in order to stop on the effective line. It is necessary for the player to operate the stop buttons 52 to 54 aiming at the design.

  An example will be described in which the case where the player wins when IV = 19 and is operated in the order of the left stop button 52, the middle stop button 53, and the right stop button 54. In such a case, stop control of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is performed in order to establish the first special bell winning.

  On the left reel 32L, "replay" symbols, which are the first special bell symbols, are arranged so that the intervals between the symbols of the same type are 6 symbols or less. Therefore, when the left stop button 52 is operated first, the "replay" symbol is stopped in the upper or lower row regardless of the operation timing. For example, when the left stop button 52 is operated at the timing when the 12th "replay" symbol of the left reel 32L reaches the lower stage, as shown in FIG. 38 (a), the 12th "replay" symbol. The design stops at the bottom. As a result, there is room for establishing the first special bell prize on the third line L3 and the fourth line L4.

  On the middle reel 32M, "red bell" symbols, which are the first special bell symbols, are arranged at positions 2, 5, 10, and 20. In the section from No. 20 to 10, the intervals between the "red bell" symbols are arranged to be 4 symbols or less, while in the sections from No. 10 to 20, the interval between the "red bell" symbols is 9 symbols. Has become. Therefore, the "red bell" symbol may or may not be stopped on the activated line depending on the operation timing of the middle stop button 53. Specifically, when the middle stop button 53 is operated at the timing when any of the 16th "red 7" symbol to the 10th "red bell" symbol has reached the middle stage, in Fig. 38 (b). As shown, the 1st special bell symbol “red bell” symbol stops in the middle. As a result, there is room for establishing the first special bell prize on the third line L3 and the fourth line L4. On the other hand, when the middle stop button 53 is operated at the timing when any of the 11th "watermelon" symbol to the 15th "white bell" symbol reaches the middle stage, the middle reel 32M is slid by 4 symbols. Even if it is stopped after making it, it is not possible to stop the "red bell" symbol, which is the first special bell symbol, in the middle stage. When the middle stop button 53 is operated at such timing, as shown in FIG. 38 (c), the 15th "white bell" symbol stops in the middle stage. By stopping the "white bell" symbol in the middle when the "red bell" symbol cannot be stopped in the middle, the third special bell prize or the fourth special bell prize is awarded in a situation where the winning combination has not been announced. It is possible to make the player expect to be established.

  On the right reel 32R, "Red Bell" symbols, which are the first special bell symbols, are arranged at positions 9 and 16. The intervals between the "red bell" symbols are 6 symbols in the sections 9 to 16, while the intervals between the "red bell" symbols are 13 symbols in the sections 16 to 9. Therefore, the "red bell" symbol may or may not be stopped on the activated line depending on the operation timing of the right stop button 54. Specifically, when the right stop button 54 is operated at the timing when any of the third "blue 7" symbol to the 16th "red bell" symbol reaches the lower stage, it is the first special bell symbol. The "red bell" pattern stops at the top or bottom. As a result, the first special bell prize is established on the third line L3 or the fourth line L4. For example, when the right stop button 54 is operated at the timing when the 16th "red bell" symbol reaches the lower stage, as shown in FIG. 38 (d), the first special bell on the fourth line L4. The prize is won. On the other hand, when the right stop button 54 is operated at the timing when any of the 17th "red 7" symbol to the 2nd "white bell" symbol has reached the lower stage, the right reel 32R corresponds to 4 symbols. Even if it is stopped after sliding, it is not possible to stop the "Red Bell" symbol, which is the first special bell symbol, in the upper or lower stage. When the right stop button 54 is operated at such a timing, the "watermelon" symbol stops at the upper stage or the lower stage. For example, when the right stop button 54 is operated at the timing when the second "white bell" symbol has reached the lower stage, as shown in FIG. 38 (e), from the left on the fourth line L4, " "Replay" design, "red bell" design, "watermelon" design stop. That is, when the stop buttons 52 to 54 are operated at the timing when the first special bell prize cannot be established, the transition mark (see FIG. 35) is stopped on the activated line.

  It is not limited to the case of winning when IV = 19, and the case of winning when IV = 19 to 26 and the left stop button 52 is operated first, that is, the first special bell to the first special bell. 4 When the stop information is set so that the special bell win is established, if the stop buttons 52 to 54 are operated at the timing when the respective special bells cannot be established, the transition result is stopped on the activated line. To do.

  Next, a case where the player wins when IV = 15 and is operated in the order of the left stop button 52, the middle stop button 53, and the right stop button 54 will be described as an example. In such a case, stop control of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is performed in order to establish the bell winning.

  On the left reel 32L, "red bell" symbols, which are bell symbols, are arranged at positions 13 and 20, and "white bell" symbols, which are bell symbols, are arranged at position 6. In this case, the interval between the 6th "white bell" symbol and the 13th "red bell" symbol is 6 symbols, and the interval between the 13th "red bell" symbol and the 20th "red bell" symbol is 6 symbols The interval between the 20th "red bell" symbol and the 6th "white bell" symbol is 6 symbols. That is, the "red bell" symbol and the "white bell" symbol are arranged on the left reel 32L such that the intervals between the bell symbols are 6 symbols or less. Therefore, when the left stop button 52 is first operated, the "red bell" symbol or the "white bell" is stopped at the upper or lower stage regardless of the operation timing.

  On the middle reel 32M, a "red bell" symbol as a bell symbol is arranged at positions 20, 2, 5, 5 and 10, and a "white bell" symbol as a bell symbol is arranged at a position 15th. ing. In such a case, the interval between the "red bell" symbols is 4 symbols or less in the section from No. 20 to No. 10, and the interval between the "red bell" symbol of 10 and the "white bell" symbol of 15 is 4 symbols And the space between the 15th "white bell" symbol and the 20th "red bell" symbol is 4 symbols. That is, on the middle reel 32M, the "red bell" symbol and the "white bell" symbol are arranged such that the intervals between the bell symbols are 4 symbols or less. Therefore, when the middle stop button 53 is operated second, the "red bell" symbol or the "white bell" is stopped in the middle stage regardless of the operation timing.

  On the right reel 32R, "red bell" symbols, which are bell symbols, are arranged at positions 9 and 16, and "white bell" symbols, which are bell symbols, are arranged at position 2. In this case, the interval between the 2nd "white bell" symbol and the 9th "red bell" symbol is 6 symbols, and the interval between the 9th "red bell" symbol and the 16th "red bell" symbol is 6 symbols And the interval between the 16th "red bell" symbol and the 2nd "white bell" symbol is 6 symbols. That is, on the right reel 32R, the "red bell" symbol and the "white bell" symbol are arranged such that the intervals between the bell symbols are 6 symbols or less. Therefore, when the right stop button 54 is operated last, the "red bell" symbol or the "white bell" is stopped at the upper stage or the lower stage regardless of the operation timing. As a result, the "red bell" symbol or the "white bell" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is stopped on the activated line, and the bell winning is achieved.

  When the stop information is set so that the bell prize is established, the bell prize is established irrespective of the operation timing of the stop buttons 52 to 54, regardless of whether IV = 15 to 26 is won.

  When the winning is achieved when IV = 15 to 26, the stop information is set so that the bell prize is established for two operation sequences out of the six operation sequences of the stop buttons 52 to 54, and the four stop operation information is set. Regarding the operation sequence, stop information is set so that the special bell prize is established. As described above, when the stop information is set so that the bell prize is established, the bell prize is established regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 52 to 54. On the other hand, when the stop information is set so that the special bell prize is established, the special bell prize may or may not be established depending on the operation timing of the stop buttons 52 to 54.

  In the case of winning in the case of IV = 15 to 26, and the stop information is set so that the fifth special bell to the twelfth special bell prize is established, that is, the middle stop button 53 or the right stop button 54 is first. If the stop buttons 52 to 54 are operated at a timing at which the corresponding special bell prize can be established, the special bell prize is established, and the corresponding special bell prize can be established. If the stop buttons 52 to 54 are operated at an impossible timing, not only the special bell winning is not established, but also the transition result does not stop on the activated line. In this case, medals are not paid out, and the game state is not shifted.

  The transition result is when the winning is achieved when IV = 19 to 26, and the first special bell to the fourth special bell corresponding to the stop information set when the left stop button 52 is first operated. If the prize cannot be established, it will stop on the activated line. In this case, the gaming state shifts to the first RT state while the medals are not paid out.

  In addition, the operation order of the stop buttons 52 to 54 is set so that the winning combination that is established depends on the stop button that is operated first, as shown in FIG. In other words, among the stop buttons 52 to 54, the left stop button 52 is operated first, the middle stop button 53 is operated first, or the right stop button 54 is operated first. The winning combinations are set differently, and even if the stop buttons operated second and third are in the reverse order, the winning combination does not change.

  In addition, when the "replay" symbol is stopped on the left reel 32L, the player aims at the "red bell" symbol or the "white bell" symbol when stopping the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R and the middle stop button 53. It is assumed that the right stop button 54 is operated. In such a case, in a situation where the winning combination has not been notified, the special bell prize is established with a probability of 1/4, and the transition result is stopped on the activated line with a probability of 3/4. By the way, if the winning is achieved when IV = 14, the bell prize is established regardless of the operation sequence and the operation timing.

  FIG. 39 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the first RT state lottery table selected in the first RT state of “Setting 3”.

  33 index values IV are set in the first RT state lottery table. The same winning combination and point value PV as those in the normal gaming state lottery table (see FIG. 36) are set in IV = 1 to 26, and the first replay or the winning combination is set in IV = 27 to 33 as the winning combination. A plurality of replays including the first replay are set and a point value PV is set. Then, when the winning / non-winning determination of the winning combination is performed using such a lottery table, the probability of winning in the case of IV = 1 to 26 is equal to each winning probability in the normal gaming state, and the probability of winning in the case of IV = 27. Is about 1 in 36.9, and the probability of winning when IV = 28 to 33 is about 1 in 54.6. In addition, the probability of failure to win any part is about 1.80.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 36, in the normal game state, if the winning is achieved when IV = 27, the sixth re-play is won. The winning probability of IV = 27 is about 1.30. In the 1st RT state, if it is won when IV = 27, it is won the first replay, and if it is won when IV = 28, it is won the first replay and the second replay, When the winning is achieved when IV = 29, the first replay, the second replay and the tenth replay are won, and when the winning is achieved when IV = 30, the first replay, the second replay is performed. If you win the game and the 11th replay, and win when IV = 31, you win the 1st replay, the 2nd replay, and the 12th replay, and you win when IV = 32. In the case, the first replay, the second replay, the tenth replay and the eleventh replay are won, and when the win is achieved when IV = 33, the first replay, the second replay, and the tenth replay. Winning the game and the 12th replay. The probability of winning by any of IV = 27 to 33 is about 7.30. In other words, when the gaming state shifts to the first RT state, a winning mode in which the bonus of the re-gaming is given while the small winning combination, the re-gaming, and the BB are won with the same probability as the normal gaming state Changes to something different from the normal gaming state. More specifically, in the normal gaming state, only the sixth re-game winning combination in which the gaming state does not shift is established, and in the first RT state, the second re-gaming winning shift to the second RT state and the first gaming state shift to the normal gaming state. The re-game prize, the tenth re-game prize, the eleventh re-game prize, and the twelfth re-game prize are established.

  Further, under the first RT state, the stop button that has generated the stop command is generated when the winning is achieved when IV = 28 to 33 in addition to when the winning is achieved when IV = 15 to 26 described above. The stop information is set in order to change the winning mode established by the operation sequence of 52 to 54.

  FIG. 40 is an explanatory view showing a correspondence relationship between the winning data set when the winning is achieved when IV = 27 to 33 in the first RT state, the operation order of the stop buttons 52 to 54, and the winning mode established. It is a figure. On the left reel 32L, the "replay" symbol and the "cherry" symbol are arranged such that the intervals between the same symbols are 6 symbols or less, and the middle reel 32M, the "replay" symbol and the "youth" symbol. Are arranged so that the intervals between the same type of symbols are 4 symbols or less, and the right reel 32R is such that the interval between the same type of symbols of "Replay" symbol and "Watermelon" symbol is 6 symbols or less. It is arranged. Therefore, when at least the stop information is set to establish only the first re-game winning prize, regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 52 to 54, the "cherry" symbol and the "replay" in which the first re-game winning prize is achieved. A combination of symbols, “replay” symbols or a combination of “replay” symbols, “youth” symbols, “watermelon” symbols is stopped on the activated line. Similarly, when the stop information is set to establish the second re-game winning prize, regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 52 to 54, the “replay” symbol and the “replay” symbol that result in the second re-game winning prize. , "Watermelon" symbol combination stops on the activated line.

  Regarding the 10th re-game prize, the 11th re-game prize, and the 12th re-game prize, the 10th re-game prize, the 11th re-game prize, the 12th re-game prize or the 1st re-game even if the same operation sequence It is set so that the winning is achieved. On the left reel 32L, the "BAR" symbol, the "red bell" symbol and the "white bell" symbol are arranged so that a section apart from the symbol intervals is formed, and the 10th re-game winning prize, The 11th replay prize and the 12th replay prize are established only when the stop buttons 52 to 54 are operated at a predetermined timing. When the stop buttons 52 to 54 are operated at timings other than the predetermined timing, the first re-game winning is realized. More specifically, when the first replay prize or the tenth regame prize is set to be established, the left reel 32L causes the "BAR" symbol to be displayed on the activated line depending on the operation timing of the left stop button 52. If it is possible to stop the "BAR" symbol is stopped, if the "BAR" symbol cannot be stopped, the "cherry" symbol is stopped on the activated line, and the middle stop button 53 and right stop The "replay" symbol is stopped on the activated line on the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R regardless of the operation timing of the button 54. When the first replay prize or the eleventh replay prize is set, the left reel 32L stops the "red bell" symbol on the activated line by the operation timing of the left stop button 52. If it is possible to stop the "red bell" symbol, if the "red bell" symbol cannot be stopped, stop the "replay" symbol on the activated line, and further, the middle stop button 53 and the right stop button. Regardless of the operation timing of 54, the "youth" symbol is stopped on the middle reel 32M and the "watermelon" symbol is stopped on the right reel 32R on the activated line. When the first replay prize or the twelfth replay prize is established, the left reel 32L stops the "white bell" symbol on the activated line by the operation timing of the left stop button 52. When it is possible to stop the "white bell" symbol, when it is not possible to stop the "white bell" symbol, stop the "replay" symbol on the activated line, and further, the middle stop button 53 and the right stop button. Regardless of the operation timing of 54, the "youth" symbol is stopped on the middle reel 32M and the "watermelon" symbol is stopped on the right reel 32R on the activated line.

  IV = 28 to 33, the second replay is associated with only one operation sequence out of the six operation sequences, and the replays other than the second replay are associated with other operation sequences. Has been. Therefore, in the game in which the operation order of the stop buttons 52 to 54 is not notified, when any winning bit data of IV = 28 to 33 is set, the second replay winning award is at a probability of 1/6. It is established, and a replay prize other than the second replay is established with a probability of 5/6.

  FIG. 41 is a second RT state lottery table selected in the second RT state of “setting 3”. 32 index values IV are set in the second RT state lottery table. The same winning combination and point value PV as those in the normal gaming state lottery table (see FIG. 36) are set in IV = 1 to 26, and the first re-play as a winning combination is set in IV = 27 to 32. A plurality of replays including the third replay are set and the point value PV is set. When the winning / non-winning determination of the winning combination is performed using the lottery table, the probability of winning in the case of IV = 1 to 26 is equal to each winning probability in the normal gaming state, and the winning in the case of IV = 27 to 32. The probability of becoming is about 1 in each of 24.0. In addition, the probability of failure to win any of the roles is about 1.30. That is, in the case of shifting to the second RT state, the probability of deviation is lower than in the normal game state, which is advantageous to the player. Then, in the second RT state, the third re-game prize that shifts to the third RT state, and the first re-game prize, the tenth re-game prize, the eleventh re-game prize, and the twelfth re-game prize that shift to the normal game state. , Holds.

  Under the second RT state, the stop button 52-which has generated the stop command is generated when the winning is achieved when IV = 27-32 in addition to when the winning is achieved when IV = 15-26 described above. The stop information is set in order to change the winning mode established by the operation sequence of 54.

  FIG. 42 is an explanation showing a correspondence relationship between the winning data set when the winning is achieved when IV = 27 to 32 in the second RT state, the operation order of the stop buttons 52 to 54, and the winning mode established. It is a figure. "Replay" symbols are arranged on the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R so that the intervals between the same symbols are 6 symbols or less, and on the middle reel 32M, the "youth" symbols are spaced between the same symbols. Are arranged so as to be 4 symbols or less. Therefore, when the stop information is set to establish the third re-game winning prize, regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 52 to 54, the "replay" symbol and the "youth" symbol that result in the third re-game winning prize. , The combination of "Replay" symbols stops on the activated line. The first re-game prize, the tenth re-game prize, the eleventh re-game prize, and the twelfth re-game prize are as described above. IV = 27 to 32, the third replay is associated with only one operation order out of the six operation orders, and the replays other than the third replay are associated with other operation orders. Has been. Therefore, in the game in which the operation order of the stop buttons 52 to 54 is not informed, if any winning bit data of IV = 27 to 32 is set, the third replay prize is won with a probability of 1/6. It is established, and a replay prize other than the third replay is established with a probability of 5/6.

  FIG. 43 is a third RT state lottery table selected in the third RT state of “setting 3”. 32 index values IV are set in the third RT state lottery table. The same winning combination and point value PV as those in the normal gaming state lottery table (see FIG. 36) are set in IV = 1 to 26, and the first re-play as a winning combination is set in IV = 27 to 32. A plurality of replays including the fourth replay are set and a point value PV is set. When the winning / non-winning determination of the winning combination is performed using such a lottery table, the probability of winning in the case of IV = 1 to 26 is equal to each winning probability in the normal gaming state, and the winning in the case of IV = 27 to 32. Each probability is about 1.80. In addition, the probability of failure to win any winning combination is about 1 in 423. That is, when the state shifts to the third RT state, the probability of deviation is lower than in the normal game state, which is advantageous to the player. Then, in the third RT state, the fourth re-game prize that shifts to the fourth RT state, and the first re-game prize, the tenth re-game prize, the eleventh re-game prize, and the twelfth re-game prize that shift to the normal game state. , Holds.

  Under the third RT state, the stop button 52 to which the stop command is generated is generated when the winning is made at the time of IV = 27 to 32 in addition to the winning at the time of IV = 15 to 26 described above. The stop information is set in order to change the winning mode established by the operation sequence of 54.

  FIG. 44 is an explanation showing a correspondence relationship between the winning data set when the winning is achieved when IV = 27 to 32 under the third RT state, the operation order of the stop buttons 52 to 54, and the winning modes established. It is a figure. The "cherry" symbol on the left reel 32L and the "watermelon" symbol on the right reel 32R are arranged such that the intervals between the symbols of the same type are 6 symbols or less, and the "replay" symbol of the middle reel 32M is the symbol of the same type. They are arranged so that the intervals between them are 4 patterns or less. Therefore, when the stop information is set to establish the fourth re-game winning prize, regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 52 to 54, the "cherry" symbol and the "replay" symbol that result in the fourth re-game winning symbol are achieved. , "Watermelon" symbol combination stops on the activated line. The first re-game prize, the tenth re-game prize, the eleventh re-game prize, and the twelfth re-game prize are as described above. IV = 27 to 32, the fourth replay is associated with only one operation sequence out of the six operation sequences, and the replays other than the fourth replay are associated with other operation sequences. Has been. Therefore, in a game in which the operation order of the stop buttons 52 to 54 is not notified, if any winning bit data of IV = 27 to 32 is set, there is a 1/6 probability that the fourth replay prize is won. It is established, and a replay prize other than the fourth replay is established with a probability of 5/6.

  FIG. 45 is a fourth RT state lottery table selected in the fourth RT state of “setting 3”. 32 index values IV are set in the fourth RT state lottery table. The same winning combination and point value PV as those in the normal gaming state lottery table (see FIG. 36) are set in IV = 1 to 26, and the first re-play as a winning combination is set in IV = 27 to 32. A plurality of replays including the fifth replay are set and the point value PV is set. When the winning / non-winning determination of the winning combination is performed using such a lottery table, the probability of winning in the case of IV = 1 to 26 is equal to each winning probability in the normal gaming state, and the winning in the case of IV = 27 to 32. Each probability is about 1.80. In addition, the probability of failure to win any winning combination is about 1 in 423. In other words, when the state shifts to the fourth RT state, the probability of deviation is lower than in the normal game state, which is advantageous to the player. Then, in the fourth RT state, a fifth re-game winning prize that shifts to the fifth RT state and a first re-game winning prize, a tenth re-game winning prize, an eleventh re-game winning prize, and a twelfth re-game winning prize that shift to the normal gaming state. , Holds.

  Under the fourth RT state, the stop button 52 to which the stop command is generated is generated when the winning is achieved when IV = 27 to 32 in addition to when the winning is achieved when IV = 15 to 26 described above. The stop information is set so as to change the winning mode established by the operation sequence of 54.

  FIG. 46 is an explanatory diagram showing a correspondence relationship between the winning data set when the winning is achieved when IV = 27 to 32 in the fourth RT state, and the winning modes to be established. The "cherry" symbol on the left reel 32L and the "watermelon" symbol on the right reel 32R are arranged such that the intervals between the symbols of the same type are 6 symbols or less, and the "youth" symbol of the middle reel 32M is the symbol of the same type. They are arranged so that the intervals between them are 4 patterns or less. Therefore, when the stop information is set to establish the fifth re-game winning prize, regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 52 to 54, the "cherry" symbol and the "youth" symbol that result in the fifth re-game winning symbol are achieved. , "Watermelon" symbol combination stops on the activated line. The first re-game prize, the tenth re-game prize, the eleventh re-game prize, and the twelfth re-game prize are as described above. IV = 27 to 32, the fifth replay is associated with only one operation sequence out of the six operation sequences, and the replays other than the fifth replay are associated with other operation sequences. Has been. Therefore, in a game in which the operation order of the stop buttons 52 to 54 is not notified, if any winning bit data of IV = 27 to 32 is set, the fifth replay winning award is at a probability of 1/6. It is established, and a replay prize other than the fifth replay is established with a probability of 5/6.

  FIG. 47 is a fifth RT state lottery table selected in the fifth RT state of “setting 3”. 36 index values IV are set in the fifth RT state lottery table. The same winning combination and point value PV as in the normal gaming state lottery table (see FIG. 36) are set in IV = 1 to 26, and the sixth re-playing or the winning combination is set in IV = 27 to 36 as the winning combination. A plurality of replays including the sixth replay are set and a point value PV is set. Then, when the winning / non-winning determination of the winning combination is performed using such a lottery table, the probability of winning in the case of IV = 1 to 26 is equal to each winning probability in the normal gaming state, and the probability of winning in the case of IV = 27. Is about 1 in 3.40, the probability of being won when IV = 28 is about 11.8, the probability of winning when IV = 29 is about 1/655, when IV = 30 The probability of winning is about 1 in 6550, and the probability of winning when IV = 31 to 36 is about 16.4. In addition, the probability of failure to win any of the roles is about 1/417. In other words, in the case of shifting to the fifth RT state, the probability of deviation is lower than in the normal gaming state, which is advantageous to the player. Then, in the 5th RT state, the 6th re-game prize, the 7th re-game prize, the 8th re-game prize, the 9th re-game prize, and the 1st re-game prize that moves to the normal game state The tenth replay prize, the eleventh replay prize, and the twelfth replay prize are established.

  Under the fifth RT state, the stop button 52-which has generated the stop command is generated not only when the winning is achieved when IV = 15 to 26 described above but also when the winning is achieved when IV = 28 to 36. The stop information is set in order to change the winning mode established by the operation sequence of 54.

  FIG. 48 is an explanatory diagram showing a correspondence relationship between the winning data set when the winning is achieved when IV = 27 to 36 in the fifth RT state and the winning modes that are established. "Replay" symbols are arranged on the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R such that the intervals between the same symbols are 6 symbols or less, and on the middle reel 32M, the intervals between the same symbols are 4 symbols or less. "Replay" symbols are arranged in such a manner. Therefore, when the stop information is set to establish at least the sixth re-game winning prize, regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 52 to 54, the "replay" symbol and the "replay" that the sixth re-game winning prize is achieved. The combination of the symbol and the "replay" symbol stops on the activated line.

  Regarding the seventh re-game prize, the eighth re-game prize, and the ninth re-game prize, the seventh re-game prize, the eighth re-game prize, the ninth re-game prize, or the sixth re-game prize, even in the same operation sequence. It is set so that the winning is achieved. On each of the reels 32L, 32M and 32R, the "red 7" symbols are arranged so that a section separated from the symbol intervals is formed. Therefore, for each combination of the "red 7" symbol, the "replay" symbol, the "replay" symbol and the seventh re-game winning prize, the eighth re-game winning prize, and the ninth re-game winning prize, which will be the sixth re-game winning prize, It is established only when the stop buttons 52 to 54 are operated at a predetermined timing. However, when each of the stop buttons 52 to 54 is operated at a timing at which the seventh re-game prize, the eighth re-game prize, and the ninth re-game prize can be established, it is not the sixth re-game prize, but the seventh re-game prize, respectively. Each of the stop buttons 52 to 54 at the timing when the re-game prize, the eighth re-game prize, and the ninth re-game prize are established, and the seventh re-game prize, the eighth re-game prize, and the ninth re-game prize cannot be established. If is operated, the sixth re-game winning is established.

  More specifically, when the sixth re-game prize or the seventh re-game prize is set to be established, the left reel 32L causes the "red 7" symbol to be on the activated line by the operation timing of the left stop button 52. If it is possible to stop, the "red 7" symbol is stopped, and if the "red 7" symbol cannot be stopped, the "replay" symbol is stopped on the activated line. The middle reel 32M is a case where the "red 7" symbol is stopped on the left reel 32L and the middle stop button 53 is operated at a timing when the "red 7" symbol can be stopped on the activated line. , The "red 7" symbol is stopped on the activated line, and if not, the "replay" symbol is stopped on the activated line. If the "red 7" symbol is stopped on the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M on the right reel 32R, the "youth" symbol is stopped on the activated line regardless of the operation timing of the right stop button 54, and if not. To stop the "replay" symbol on the activated line.

  When the sixth re-game prize, the seventh re-game prize, or the ninth re-game prize is set to be established, first, the sixth re-game prize or the seventh re-game is performed for the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M. This is the same as when the winning is set. In the right reel 32R, the right stop button 54 is operated at a timing when the "red 7" symbol is stopped on the middle reel 32M and the "red 7" symbol can be stopped on the activated line. In this case, the "red 7" symbol may be stopped on the activated line, and the "red 7" symbol may be stopped on the activated line even when the "red 7" symbol is stopped on the middle reel 32M. When the right stop button 54 is operated at a timing that cannot be performed, the "youth" symbol is stopped on the activated line, and when the "red 7" symbol is not stopped on the middle reel 32M, the right stop button 54 is operated. The "replay" symbol is stopped on the activated line regardless of the timing.

  When the sixth re-game prize or the eighth re-game prize is established, the left reel 32L can stop the "red 7" symbol on the activated line by the operation timing of the left stop button 52. If possible, the "red 7" symbol is stopped, and if the "red 7" symbol cannot be stopped, the "replay" symbol is stopped on the activated line. The right stop button 54 is operated at a timing when the "red 7" symbol is stopped on the left reel 32L and the "BAR" symbol is stopped on the upper stage of the right reel 32R on the right reel 32R. In this case, the "BAR" symbol is stopped on the upper stage of the right reel 32R. In this case, the "replay" symbol is stopped on the lower stage of the right reel 32R (see FIG. 33), and there is room for either the sixth re-game winning or the eighth re-game winning. On the other hand, even if the "red 7" symbol is stopped on the left reel 32L, if the right stop button 54 is operated at a timing when the "BAR" symbol cannot be stopped on the upper stage of the right reel 32R. Stops the "replay" symbol on the upper stage of the right reel 32R. In this case, the "BAR" symbol does not stop on the activated line (see FIG. 33). When the "red 7" symbol is not stopped on the left reel 32L, the "replay" symbol is stopped on the activated line regardless of the operation timing of the right stop button 54. The middle reel 32M is the case where the "red 7" symbol is stopped on the left reel 32L and the "BAR" symbol is stopped on the upper stage of the right reel 32R, and the "red 7" symbol is stopped on the activated line. If it is possible, the "red 7" symbol is stopped, and if the "red 7" symbol cannot be stopped, the "replay" symbol is stopped on the activated line. Further, when the "replay" symbol is stopped on the left reel 32L, or when the "replay" symbol is stopped on the upper stage of the right reel 32R, "replay" regardless of the operation timing of the middle stop button 53. Stop the design on the activated line.

  The first re-game prize, the tenth re-game prize, the eleventh re-game prize, and the twelfth re-game prize are as described above. IV = 31 to 36, the sixth replay is associated with only one operation sequence out of the six operation sequences, and the replays other than the sixth replay are associated with other operation sequences. Has been. Therefore, in a game in which the operation order of the stop buttons 52 to 54 is not informed, if any winning bit data of IV = 31 to 36 is set, the sixth re-game winning prize is at a probability of 1/6. It is established, and the replay prizes other than the sixth replay are established with a probability of 5/6.

  Next, the transition of the game state relating to the normal game state and each RT state will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the gaming state is a normal gaming state, the gaming state shifts to the first RT state by stopping the transition result on the activated line. As for the transition result, stop information is set to establish any of the first special bell prize to the fourth special bell prize, and when the corresponding special bell prize cannot be established, the transition is stopped on the activated line. . In other words, the transition result is won when IV = 19 to 26, and the left stop button 52 is first operated, and when the special bell winning is not established, it is stopped on the activated line. The probability of winning by any of IV = 19 to 26 is about 1.90. In addition, when the player operates the middle stop button 53 and the right stop button 54 aiming at one of the "red bell" symbol and the "white bell" symbol in a situation where the operation order of the stop buttons 52 to 54 is not informed. The first special bell prize to the fourth special bell prize are established with a probability of 1/4, and the transition result is stopped on the activated line with a probability of 3/4. Therefore, when the game state is the normal game state and the operation order of the stop buttons 52 to 54 is not notified, the probability is about 1.20 and the state is shifted to the first RT state. In the normal game state, the winning / non-judgment of the winning combination is not performed with respect to the second replay, the third replay, the fourth replay, and the fifth replay, so the second RT state, the third RT state, and the fourth RT are changed from the normal game state. The state and the event of shifting to the 5th RT state do not occur. In the normal game state, the probability of winning the re-game is about 1 / 7.3.

  When the game state is the first RT state, the game state shifts to the second RT state by the establishment of the second re-game winning prize, and the first re-game winning prize, the 10th re-game winning prize, the 11th re-game winning prize, the 12th When the re-game prize (hereinafter, these four re-game prizes are collectively referred to as "falling re-game prize") is established, the game state shifts to the normal game state. As described above, in the case of winning in the case of IV = 21 to 26, stop information is set to establish the second re-game winning prize in one operation sequence out of six operation sequences, and other Stop information is set in order to establish the falling replay prize in the operation order. The probability of winning by any of IV = 28 to 33 is about 1/10. Further, when the winning is achieved when IV = 27, the falling re-game prize is established regardless of the operation order of the stop buttons 52 to 54. The probability of winning when IV = 27 is about 1 in 36.9. Therefore, when the game state is the first RT state and the operation order of the stop buttons 52 to 54 is not notified, there is a probability of approximately 54.6 / 1 to shift to the second RT state and approximately 8.48 minutes. There is a probability of 1 to shift to the normal game state. That is, in the first RT state, the probability of shifting to the normal game state is higher than the probability of shifting to the second RT state. In the first RT state, since the winning / non-winning judgment of the combination is not performed with respect to the third replay, the fourth replay, and the fifth replay, an event that shifts from the first RT state to the third RT state, the fourth RT state, and the fifth RT state Does not occur. In the first RT state, the probability of winning one of the replays (first replay, second replay, tenth replay, eleventh replay, twelfth replay) is about 1 / 7.3. And has the same probability as the normal gaming state.

  When the game state is the second RT state, the game state shifts to the third RT state by the establishment of the third re-game winning prize, and the transition result shifts to the first RT state by stopping on the activated line, and falls. The game state shifts to the normal game state when the re-game winning prize is established. As described above, when the winning is achieved when IV = 27 to 32, the stop information is set to establish the third re-game winning prize in one operation sequence out of the six operation sequences, and other Stop information is set in order to establish the falling replay prize in the operation order. The probability of winning by any of IV = 27 to 32 is about 4.00. Further, the probability that the transition result stops on the activated line is about 5.20. Therefore, when the game state is the second RT state and the operation order of the stop buttons 52 to 54 is not notified, the probability is about 14.0 and the state is shifted to the third RT state, and about 5.20 minutes. 1 has a probability of 1 and shifts to the first RT state, and has a probability of approximately 4.80 / 1 to shift to the normal game state. That is, in the second RT state, the probability of shifting to the first RT state or the normal game state is higher than the probability of shifting to the third RT state. It should be noted that in the second RT state, since the winning / non-winning determination of the winning combination is not performed with respect to the fourth replay and the fifth replay, an event of shifting from the second RT state to the fourth RT state or the fifth RT state does not occur. Also, in the second RT state, the probability of winning one of the re-games (first re-game, third re-game, tenth re-game, eleventh re-game, twelfth re-game) is about 4.00 as described above. It is one-half and has a higher probability than the normal gaming state and the first RT state.

  When the game state is the third RT state, the game state shifts to the fourth RT state when the fourth re-game winning prize is established, and the game state shifts to the first RT state when the transition result stops on the activated line and falls. The game state shifts to the normal game state when the re-game winning prize is established. As described above, in the case of winning in the case of IV = 27 to 32, the stop information is set in order to establish the fourth re-game winning prize in one operation order out of the six operation orders, and other Stop information is set in order to establish the falling replay prize in the operation order. The probability of winning with any of IV = 27 to 32 is about 1.47. Further, the probability that the transition result stops on the activated line is about 5.20. Therefore, when the game state is the third RT state and the operation order of the stop buttons 52 to 54 is not notified, there is a probability of approximately 8.82 / l and the state shifts to the fourth RT state and approximately 5.20 minutes. With a probability of 1, it shifts to the first RT state, and with a probability of about 1.77 times, it shifts to a normal game state. That is, in the third RT state, the probability of shifting to the first RT state or the normal game state is higher than the probability of shifting to the fourth RT state. It should be noted that in the third RT state, since the winning / non-winning determination of the combination regarding the fifth replay is not performed, an event of shifting from the third RT state to the fifth RT state does not occur. In the third RT state, the probability of winning one of the replays (first replay, fourth replay, tenth replay, eleventh replay, twelfth replay) is about 1.47 as described above. It is one-third, which is a higher probability than the second RT state.

  When the gaming state is the 4th RT state, the gaming state shifts to the 5th RT state by the establishment of the 5th re-game winning prize, and shifts to the 1st RT state when the transition result stops on the activated line and falls. The game state shifts to the normal game state when the re-game winning prize is established. As described above, when the winning is achieved when IV = 27 to 32, the stop information is set to establish the fifth re-game winning prize in one operation sequence out of the six operation sequences, and other Stop information is set in order to establish the falling replay prize in the operation order. The probability of winning with any of IV = 27 to 32 is about 1.47. Further, the probability that the transition result stops on the activated line is about 5.20. Therefore, when the gaming state is the 4th RT state and the operation order of the stop buttons 52 to 54 is not notified, there is a probability of approximately 8.82 to the 5th RT state, and there is approximately 5.20 minutes. With a probability of 1, it shifts to the first RT state, and with a probability of about 1.77 times, it shifts to a normal game state. That is, in the fourth RT state, the probability of shifting to the first RT state or the normal game state is higher than the probability of shifting to the fifth RT state. In the 4th RT state, the probability of winning one of the replays (first replay, fifth replay, tenth replay, eleventh replay, twelfth replay) is about 1.47 as described above. It is one-half and has the same probability as the third RT state.

  When the gaming state is the 5th RT state, the transition result stops on the activated line to shift to the 1st RT state, and when the falling re-game winning is established, the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state. As described above, in the case of winning in the case of IV = 31 to 36, stop information is set to establish the sixth re-game winning prize in one operation sequence out of six operation sequences, and other Stop information is set in order to establish the falling replay prize in the operation order. The probability of winning by any of IV = 31 to 36 is about 2.73. Further, the probability that the transition result stops on the activated line is about 5.20. Therefore, when the gaming state is the fifth RT state and the operation order of the stop buttons 52 to 54 is not notified, the probability is about 1.20 / 1 and the state is shifted to the first RT state for about 3.28 minutes. There is a probability of 1 to shift to the normal game state. Also, in the 5th RT state, one of the replays (the first replay, the sixth replay, the seventh replay, the eighth replay, the ninth replay, the tenth replay, the eleventh replay, the twelfth replay, and the twelfth replay. The probability of winning the re-play is about 1.47, which is the same probability as the third RT state and the fourth RT state.

  Here, in the present embodiment, when a predetermined setting trigger is generated, such as after the end of the BB state, the standby game number counter of the RAM 73 is set to any value of 1 to 1280. This value is decremented by 1 each time one game ends, and when the value of the standby game number counter becomes "0" as a result of the subtraction, the notification flag is set. Thereby, the notification of the operation order of the stop buttons 52 to 54 on the auxiliary display unit 24 is performed over a predetermined number of games (for example, 50 games). Specifically, as a notification of this operation sequence, when the bell is won, the operation order of only the stop button to be operated first is notified, and when the fall replay is won, The operation order of all the stop buttons 52 to 54 is notified. As described above, when the bell is won, whether the bell stops or the special bell stops depending on which of the stop buttons 52 to 54 is the first stop button to be operated. Is set, and when the player has won the fall replay, only one of the six operation sequences is not the fall replay prize, but one of the second replay prize to the sixth replay prize. This is because it is set as an operation sequence that can be established.

  Even if the value of the standby game number counter is not “0”, cherry, first watermelon, second watermelon, third watermelon, fourth watermelon, seventh replay game, eighth replay game, ninth game When a specific winning combination such as a re-game is won, a notification lottery is performed, and when a winning combination is won, a notification flag is set. Thereby, the notification of the operation sequence is performed over a predetermined number of games (for example, 50 games). Further, when the state shifts to the fifth RT state, the notification flag is set regardless of the value of the standby game number counter and the result of the notification lottery. Thereby, the notification of the operation sequence is performed over a predetermined number of games (for example, 50 games).

  When the left stop button 52 is not operated first when the notification flag is not set, the penalty flag is set and 2 is added to the value of the penalty game number counter. Then, in a situation where the value of the penalty game number counter is not "0", the value of the standby game number counter is not subtracted, and the notification lottery is not executed even if the specific winning combination is won.

<Winning bit data WD>
Next, the winning bit data WD will be described.

  FIG. 50 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the configurations of the ROM 72 and the RAM 73 of the main control device 70 regarding the winning bit data WD. As described above, the winning bit data WD specifies, by the CPU 71 of the main control device 70, which lottery winning combination has won when a predetermined index value IV is won in the lottery processing. Is data for.

  The winning bit data WD is stored in advance in the winning bit data storage area 72b of the ROM 72 of the main controller 70. The winning bit data WD is prepared for the number of index values IV having different types of winning combinations that have been set. Specifically, as already described, IV = 1 to 26 is a common index value in each of the normal gaming state, the first RT state, the second RT state, the third RT state, the fourth RT state, and the fifth RT state, The winning combination set for each of these index values is common regardless of each gaming state. Therefore, the winning bit data WD corresponding to these IV = 1 to 26 are stored in the ROM 72 one by one without distinction between the game states, and are commonly used between the game states. In the BB state, a lottery is selected from IV = 4 to 8 and 14, so that the winning bit data used in each gaming state can be used as it is.

  After IV = 27, the types of winning combinations corresponding to each game state are different. Specifically, in the normal game state, IV = 27 is set as the index value after IV = 27, but the winning combination set to the index value IV = 27 is the sixth re-play and the fifth RT. Although the state is common, it is different from the first RT state to the fourth RT state. In addition, the winning combination set to IV = 27 to 33 in the first RT state is not common to other gaming states, and the winning combination set to IV = 27 to 32 in the second RT state is other. The winning combination that is not common to the gaming state and is set to IV = 27 to 32 in the third RT state is not common to the other gaming states, and is set to IV = 27 to 32 in the fourth RT state. The winning combination is not common to other gaming states, and the winning combination set to IV = 27 to 36 in the fifth RT state is not common to other gaming states. Therefore, the winning bit data WD corresponding to each of the index values IV is individually stored in the ROM 72 and is used only in the corresponding gaming state.

  As described above, the winning bit data WD is composed of a plurality of winning bit data WD commonly used between two or more gaming states and a plurality of winning bit data WD exclusively used in each gaming state. More specifically, 61 winning bit data WD are stored in the winning bit data storage area 72b of the ROM 72. The winning bit data WD stored in the winning bit data storage area 72b is read out based on the result of the lottery process, expanded in the expansion area 73b provided in the RAM 73 of the main controller 70, and used by the CPU 71. To be done.

  FIG. 51 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the configuration of the expansion area 73b. As shown in FIG. 51, a development side unit area TUD is assigned to the development area 73b so as to correspond to each winning combination one to one.

  Specifically, as described above, as the winning role, the bell, the first special bell, the second special bell, the third special bell, the fourth special bell, the fifth special bell, the sixth special bell, the seventh special bell, 8th special bell, 9th special bell, 10th special bell, 11th special bell, 12th special bell, transition result, 1st replay, 2nd replay, 3rd replay, 4th replay, 4th 5 replay, 6th replay, 7th replay, 8th replay, 9th replay, 10th replay, 11th replay, 12th replay, 1BB, 2BB, 3BB, 1st 34 types of watermelon, second watermelon, third watermelon, fourth watermelon, and cherry are set. A development-side unit area TUD is assigned to the development area 73b in a one-to-one correspondence with these winning combinations.

  Although the number of bits forming the expansion side unit area TUD is arbitrary, it is set as 1 bit in this embodiment. Therefore, at least 34 bits are secured in the RAM 73 as an area for setting the winning data for grasping the winning combination in the CPU 71. However, the CPU 71, when specifying the content of the data, addresses the data group set in detail in 1-byte units, so that the plurality of expansion-side unit areas TUD are also set as the data group set. ing.

  As the data group set, a first data group set DG1 set to have a predetermined address in the RAM 73 and a second data group set DG2 set to have consecutive addresses with respect to the first data group set DG1. A third data group set DG3 set so that addresses are continuous with the second data group set DG2, and a fourth data group set DG3 is set so that addresses are continuous with the third data group set DG3. A data group set DG4 and a fifth data group set DG5 set so that addresses are continuous with the fourth data group set DG4 are set. Since each of the data group sets DG1 to DG5 has 1 byte, the expansion area 73b has a data amount of 5 bytes. In addition, the first data group set DG1 is set to the higher-order address, and the second data group set DG2, the third data group set DG3, the fourth data group set DG4, and the fifth data group set DG5 are in the lower order. Is set to the address on the side.

  The assignment of each unit area to each of the data group sets DG1 to DG5 is a winning combination that can be set to the same index value IV, in other words, a data group in which the winning combinations that can simultaneously be winning combinations in one lottery process are the same. It is done so that the sets or addresses are aggregated into a continuous data group set. Explaining in relation to the winning bit data WD, the special data group composed of two or more winning bit data WD is a developing side in which the winning data is set in one winning bit data WD included in the special data group. At least one of the unit areas TUD has a common relation with other winning bit data WD included in the special data group, and the winning data is set in each winning bit data WD included in the special data group that causes the relationship. All the expansion-side unit areas TUD are collected in the same data group set or a data group set in which addresses are continuous.

  In detail, bell, 1st special bell, 2nd special bell, 3rd special bell, 4th special bell, 5th special bell, 6th special bell, 7th special bell, 8th special bell, 9th special bell , The 10th special bell, the 11th special bell, the 12th special bell, and the transition result can be simultaneously elected in a predetermined combination in one lottery process, whereas these bell groups are No other winning combination can be a winning combination in one lottery process. On the other hand, the bell group needs to allocate the data amount of one data group set, that is, the number of expansion side unit areas TUD larger than 8 bits. Therefore, each winning combination forming the bell group is assigned to the first data group set DG1 and the second data group set DG2. In this case, since there are 14 types of bell groups, if all the bits of the first data group set DG1 are used, 2 bits of the second data group set DG2 are expanded unit area TUD of the bell group. Is the remainder that cannot be allocated as. The remaining bits are blanks for which no winning combination is set.

  1st replay, 2nd replay, 3rd replay, 4th replay, 5th replay, 6th replay, 7th replay, 8th replay, 9th replay, 10th replay, The eleventh replay and the twelfth replay can be a winning combination at the same time in a single lottery process in a predetermined combination, whereas these replay groups have one winning combination other than the replay group. The lottery process does not result in a winning combination at the same time. On the other hand, the replay group needs to allocate a data amount of one data group set, that is, a development side unit area TUD having a number larger than 8 bits. Therefore, each winning combination forming the re-play group is assigned to the third data group set DG3 and the fourth data group set DG4. In this case, since there are 12 types of replay groups, when all the bits of the third data group set DG3 are used, 4 bits of the fourth data group set DG4 are expanded side units of the replay group. There is a surplus that cannot be allocated as the area TUD. The remaining bits are blanks for which no winning combination is set.

  The first BB, the second BB, the third BB, the first watermelon, the second watermelon, the third watermelon, the fourth watermelon, and the cherry can be simultaneously elected in a predetermined combination in a single lottery process. Other lottery groups do not become winning combinations at the same time in one lottery process with the other roles than the other lottery groups. Further, the other lottery combinations need to be allocated with the data amount of one data group set, that is, the same number of development-side unit areas TUD as 8 bits. Therefore, each winning combination forming another lottery combination is assigned only to the fifth data group set DG5, and all bits of the fifth data group set DG5 are assigned as the development side unit area TUD.

  In each winning bit data WD, winning data is set only for a corresponding winning combination, and non-winning data is set for a winning combination that does not correspond. In the case where the expansion side unit area TUD is 1 bit, in detail, one of the two values "1" is set as the winning data, and the other "0" of the two values is set as the non-winning data. Has been done. Therefore, when one winning bit data WD is expanded in the expansion area 73b, the winning data is set in the expansion unit area TUD corresponding to the area in which the winning data is set in the winning bit data WD. Non-winning data is set in the unfolding side unit area TUD.

  By the way, since non-winning data (specifically, "0") is set as an initial value for each of the developing side unit areas TUD of the expanding area 73b, it corresponds to a winning combination when the expanding area 73b is expanded. The winning data is rewritten from the non-winning data to the development side unit area TUD.

  The winning bit data WD corresponding to the result of the lottery process is expanded in the expansion area 73b set as described above, and various processes are executed in the CPU 71 using the expanded data. In this case, each winning bit data WD is set to have a smaller data amount than the data amount assigned as the development area 73b. The data structure will be described with reference to FIG. 52 in addition to FIG.

  52 (a) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the winning bit data WD in the case of IV = 9 in the fifth RT state, and FIG. 52 (b) is a winning bit data WD in the case of IV = 15 in the fifth RT state. 52C is an explanatory diagram for explaining the winning bit data WD in the case of IV = 30 in the fifth RT state. Further, FIGS. 52 (a1), 52 (b1), and 52 (c1) show a state in which the corresponding winning bit data WD is expanded in the expansion area 73b, and FIGS. 52 (a2), 52 (b2), FIG. 52 (c2) shows the data structure of the corresponding winning bit data WD.

  In IV = 9 in the fifth RT state, cherry and first BB are set as a winning combination. When such winning bit data WD is expanded in the expansion area 73b, as shown in FIG. 52 (a1), it is the first expansion-side unit area TUD which is the highest and the lowest in the fifth data group set DG5. Winning data (specifically, "1") is set only in the eighth development-side unit area TUD, and each development-side unit area TUD of the first data group set DG1 to fourth data group set DG4 and the fifth data. Non-winning data (specifically, “0”) is set in the other development side unit area TUD of the group set DG5.

  In such a data structure, as for the first data group set DG1 to the fourth data group set DG4, non-win data is set in all the development-side unit areas TUD, and therefore it is clearly indicated that the data structure is the relevant data structure. By setting the data, it is not necessary to hold the data amount of these data group sets in the winning bit data WD. On the other hand, in the fifth data group set DG5, winning data is set only in the two developing side unit areas TUD, and non-winning data is set in the remaining six developing side unit areas TUD. However, in the CPU 71, data handling such as addressing is performed in the unit of a data group set, that is, in 1-byte units, and when addressing is further performed in bit units, the data for addressing is the 1-byte data. It is likely that the amount will be exceeded. Therefore, for a data group set in which winning data and non-winning data are mixed, it is preferable to retain the same data structure in the winning bit data WD.

  The same applies when IV = 15 in the fifth RT state, and in the case of the index value, the bell, the fifth special bell, and the ninth special bell are set as winning combinations. When such winning bit data WD is expanded in the expansion area 73b, as shown in FIG. 52 (b1), a part of the expansion unit areas TUD of the first data group set DG1 and the second data group set DG2 is won. Data is set, and non-winning data is set in each expansion side unit area TUD of the third data group set DG3 to the fifth data group set DG5.

  With such a data structure, it is not necessary to hold the third data group set DG3 to the fifth data group set DG5 in the winning bit data WD. On the other hand, since the winning data and the non-winning data are mixed in the first data group set DG1 and the second data group set DG2, from the viewpoint of the data handling in the CPU 71, the data in the data group set is not changed. It is preferable to hold the configuration in the winning bit data WD.

  The same applies when IV = 30 in the fifth RT state, and in the case of the index value, the sixth replay, the seventh replay, the eighth replay, and the ninth replay are set as winning combinations. When the winning bit data WD is expanded in the expansion area 73b, as shown in FIG. 52 (c1), a part of the expansion side unit area TUD of the third data group set DG3 and the fourth data group set DG4 is won. Data is set, and non-winning data is set in each expansion side unit area TUD of the first data group set DG1, the second data group set DG2, and the fifth data group set DG5.

  In such a data structure, it is not necessary to hold the winning bit data WD for the first data group set DG1, the second data group set DG2, and the fifth data group set DG5. On the other hand, since the winning data and the non-winning data are mixed in the third data group set DG3 and the fourth data group set DG4, from the viewpoint of data handling in the CPU 71, the same data group data is left as it is. It is preferable to hold the configuration in the winning bit data WD.

  Due to such circumstances, not all the data of the first data group set DG1 to the fifth data group set DG5 is held in the winning bit data WD, but instead of FIG. 52 (a2), FIG. 52 (b2), FIG. As shown in 52 (c2), a data group set in which winning data and non-winning data are mixed is held as actual data RD, and the data group set is the first data group set DG1 to the fifth data group set. Correspondence data CD indicating which one of DG5 is supported is attached and set.

  In the case of FIG. 52 (a2), the actual data RD corresponding to the fifth data group set DG5, and the corresponding data CD in which the data indicating that the actual data RD corresponds to the fifth data group set DG5 is written. have. In the case of FIG. 52 (b2), a plurality of actual data RD corresponding to each of the first data group set DG1 and the second data group set DG2, and these actual data RD are the first data group set DG1 and the second data group set. It has the corresponding data CD in which the data indicating that it corresponds to DG2 is written. In the case of FIG. 52 (c2), a plurality of actual data RD corresponding to each of the third data group set DG3 and the fourth data group set DG4, and these actual data RD are the third data group set DG3 and the fourth data group set. It has a corresponding data CD in which data indicating that it corresponds to DG4 is written.

  The correspondence data CD is set to have the same data amount as one data group set, that is, a data amount of 1 byte, regardless of which winning bit data WD. By setting the corresponding data CD and the actual data RD, even if the winning bit data WD does not hold the data group set in which only the non-winning data is set, the corresponding data CD and the actual data RD are set. By developing the winning bit data WD in the developing area 73b by using, the winning data corresponding to each index value as shown in FIG. 52 (a1), FIG. 52 (b1), and FIG. 52 (c1). Can be specified by the CPU 71.

  Although the specific data content of the corresponding data CD is arbitrary, at least data indicating that the corresponding data CD is the corresponding data CD, the actual data RD set in the winning bit data WD including itself, and the data group set DG1 are included. It is only necessary that there be data capable of specifying the correspondence with DG5. However, since there is also winning bit data WD having a plurality of real data RD, it is necessary to be able to specify the correspondence relationship between the maximum number of real data RD that can be set and the data group sets DG1 to DG5.

  For example, of the 8 bits included in 1 byte of the corresponding data CD, the upper 2 bits are used as bits for setting data indicating that the corresponding data CD is itself, and the middle 3 bits are one actual data RD and data group set DG1. It is conceivable that the data indicating the correspondence relationship with DG5 to DG5 is set as the bit, and the lower 3 bits are the bits setting the data indicating the correspondence relationship between the other real data RD and the data group sets DG1 to DG5. In this case, in the case of the winning bit data WD having the actual data RD corresponding to only the fifth data group set DG5, the data "10000101" is set, and the data corresponding to the first data group set DG1 and the second data group set DG2 is set. In the case of the winning bit data WD having the actual data RD, the data “10001010” is set, and in the case of the winning bit data WD having the actual data RD corresponding to the third data group set DG3 and the fourth data group set DG4 In this case, the data “10011100” will be set. As a result, the corresponding data CD can be 1 byte regardless of which winning bit data WD.

  When the winning bit data WD is compressed using the corresponding data CD as described above, as shown in FIGS. 52 (a2), 52 (b2), and 52 (c2), the data of each winning bit data WD The capacity is not constant but variable. Therefore, it is necessary to design the configuration for reading the winning bit data WD from the ROM 72 in consideration of the variable length.

  Specifically, in the winning bit data WD, in addition to the corresponding data CD and the actual data RD, the read target is moved to the winning bit data WD next to the winning bit data WD of its own on the address of the ROM 72. The capacity data VD is set as data for this. Each winning bit data WD is set in the winning bit data storage area 72b of the ROM 72 so that the start address of the next winning bit data WD is continuous with the last address of one winning bit data WD. In this case, in the capacity data VD, how many bytes the data capacity of the winning bit data WD of itself is set. As a result, when reading data from the ROM 72, by confirming the capacity data VD, it is possible to specify the start address of the next winning bit data WD of the winning bit data WD including the capacity data VD. ..

  In detail, the capacity data VD is set as the same data amount as one data group set, that is, the data amount of 1 byte, regardless of which winning bit data WD. Further, as described above, the corresponding data CD and the actual data RD are also set as the data amount of 1 byte. Therefore, each winning bit data WD has a data capacity of 1 byte of the capacity data VD, 1 byte of the corresponding data CD, and the number of bytes of the actual data RD. For example, in the case of FIG. 52 (a2), since the actual data RD is one, the data capacity of the winning bit data WD is 3 bytes. In the case of FIG. 52 (b2) and the case of FIG. 52 (c2). Since there are two real data RDs, the data capacity of the winning bit data WD is 4 bytes.

  Although the specific content of the capacity data VD is arbitrary, at least data indicating that the capacity data VD is the capacity data VD and data indicating the data capacity of the winning bit data WD including the capacity data VD are present. Good. For example, of the 8 bits included in 1 byte of the capacity data VD, the upper 2 bits are used to set data indicating that the capacity data VD is itself, and the lower 6 bits are data indicating the data capacity of the winning bit data WD. It is conceivable that the bit is set to. In this case, the data “11000010” is set in the capacity data VD of the winning bit data WD having a data capacity of 3 bytes, and the data “11000011” is set in the capacity data VD of the winning bit data WD having a data capacity of 4 bytes. The data will be set. As a result, the capacity data VD can be 1 byte regardless of which winning bit data WD.

  FIG. 53 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the data configuration in the winning bit data storage area 72b of the ROM 72. As shown in FIG. 53, winning bit data WD corresponding to IV = 1 is set as an initial address in the winning bit data storage area 72b, and the remaining winning bit data WD follows the winning bit data WD. They are arranged in sequence. As a result of the lottery process, the CPU 71 identifies the arrangement order of the corresponding winning bit data WD. Then, the CPU 71 starts the search from the winning bit data WD set to the initial address, confirms the capacity data VD of each winning bit data WD, and moves the search target to the next winning bit data WD. This is performed the number of times corresponding to the arrangement order, and the target winning bit data WD is specified.

  By the way, the arrangement order of each data in each winning bit data WD is determined. Specifically, the capacity data VD is set at the first address, the corresponding data CD is set at the next address, and the actual data RD is set next. Is set to the address. When a plurality of actual data RD are set, the first data group set DG1 is the highest level, and the second data group set DG2, the third data group set DG3, the fourth data group set DG4 and the fifth data are set. When the group set DG5 is set to the lower side in the order, the actual data RD corresponding to the upper side data group set is set as the first address, and the actual data RD corresponding to the lower side data group set is set later than that. It is set as the side address.

  The process of identifying the winning bit data WD and further developing the winning bit data WD in the developing area 73b of the RAM 73 is executed in the winning bit data acquisition process in the lottery process. The relevant selection bit data acquisition process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S1701, the order N of the winning bit data WD corresponding to the current game state and index value IV is read from the ROM 72. In a succeeding step S1702, "1" is set in the search counter M of the RAM 73. The search counter M is a counter for the CPU 71 to specify the arrangement order of the winning bit data WD that is the read target in the winning bit data storage area 72b.

  In a succeeding step S1703, it is determined whether the order N and the value of the search counter M match. When a negative determination is made in step S1703, the capacity data VD is read from the winning bit data WD corresponding to the current value of the search counter M, and the number of bytes of the winning bit data WD is grasped. In the following step S1705, based on the result obtained in step S1704, the start address of the winning bit data WD arranged next to the current winning bit data WD to be read is obtained, and the starting address is obtained. The winning bit data WD of is set as the next read target. Then, in step S1706, the value of the search counter M is incremented by 1, and the process returns to step S1703.

  The processes of steps S1703 to S1706 are repeated until the order N and the value of the search counter M match. As a result, if the order N and the value of the search counter M match, an affirmative decision is made in step S1703 and the operation proceeds to step S1707.

  In step S1707, the corresponding data CD of the winning bit data WD to be read is read. In the following step S1708, by using the corresponding data CD read in step S1707 and the actual data RD of the winning bit data WD to be read, the present winning bit data WD is stored in the expansion area 73b of the RAM 73. Create expanded data by expanding.

  Specifically, from the contents shown in the corresponding data CD, the actual data RD of the winning bit data WD corresponds to any one of the first data group set DG1 to the fifth data group set DG5 of the expansion area 73b. Figure out what is going on. For the data group set that does not correspond to any actual data RD, the state cleared to “0” in step S203 of the normal process is maintained as it is. At this time, since the addressing in the RAM 73 is performed in byte units, the processing for setting data is skipped in byte units for a data group set that does not correspond to the actual data RD. This simplifies the process of setting data in the expansion area 73b.

  On the other hand, with respect to the data group set corresponding to the actual data RD, each unit data of the actual data RD corresponding thereto is written in each expansion side unit area TUD of the data group set. Since each expansion-side unit area TUD of the data group set and each unit data of the actual data RD have a one-to-one correspondence, the correspondence is uniquely determined by the program, and the writing is executed according to it. At this time, regardless of whether winning data or non-winning data is set in each unit area of the actual data RD, the data set in that unit area is written in the corresponding expansion-side unit area TUD. .. Therefore, data is rewritten from "0" to "1" for the expansion side unit area TUD corresponding to the unit area in which "1" is set in the actual data RD, and "0" in the actual data RD. Data of "0" is again written to the expansion side unit area TUD corresponding to the unit area for which "" is set. As a result, the CPU 71 does not need to determine whether “1” is set in the unit area of the actual data RD when writing the data, so that the process of setting the data in the expansion area 73b can be simplified. Planned.

  By creating the development data as described above, the CPU 71 can use the data in which the winning data and the non-winning data corresponding to the current lottery process are shown for all the winning combinations. For example, it can be used when making a non-winning prize determination or when making a kicking determination, and can be used when specifying a winning combination when creating priority order information.

  After that, in step S1709, the write-in process of the carry-over combination is executed, and then this process ends. As described above, the first BB, the second BB, and the third BB are roles that are carried over to the next game until the winning is achieved even if the winning is not achieved in the winning game. Therefore, in the case of winning combinations other than the first BB, the second BB, and the third BB, the winning data is simply cleared from the expansion area 73b regardless of whether or not there is a winning when the winning game is over, whereas the first BB, When the winning is not established for the second BB and the third BB, the data corresponding to the areas is stored and held in the area different from the development area 73b of the RAM 73. In step S1709, it is determined whether or not the data corresponding to the occurrence of the carry-over is stored and held in the other area. If the data is stored and held, the first BB and the second BB are determined. And, the winning data is written in the developing unit area TUD of the winning combination corresponding to the stored and held data among the third BB. The development data created in the development area 73b is used by the CPU 71 multiple times in one game.

  According to this embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects are exhibited.

  For the data corresponding to the data group set in which only the non-winning data is set without the winning data and the non-winning data being mixed when expanded in the expansion area 73b, instead of setting the corresponding data CD The winning bit data WD is not held. As a result, the winning bit data WD can be compressed more than the data when expanded in the expansion area 73b. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the data capacity of the winning bit data WD stored in advance in the ROM 72, and to suppress the increase of the data capacity in the configuration in which the interest of the game is improved by diversifying the lottery combination. Is possible.

  A combination of winning combinations that can simultaneously become a winning combination in one lottery process is collected in the same data group set in the expansion area 73b. Further, the number of combinations of winning combinations that can be a winning combination at the same time is larger than the number of development-side unit areas TUD (that is, the number of bits) of one data group set (that is, one byte) and two data groups. When the number of sets (that is, 2 bytes) of the expansion-side unit area TUD (that is, the number of bits) is smaller, the combination of those roles is aggregated within the range of two data group sets (that is, 2 bytes). There is. This makes it possible to generate a data group set in which only the non-winning data is set without being mixed with the winning data and the non-winning data when expanded in the expansion area 73b. It is possible to compress the winning bit data WD.

  Further, as described above, the combination of the winning combinations that can simultaneously become the winning combination is aggregated within the range of the predetermined data group set, so that when the winning bit data WD is expanded in the expansion area 73b, only the non-winning data is generated. For the data group set to be set, the processing for setting the data can be skipped in byte units. Therefore, the processing for setting such data can be simplified.

  When the number of combinations of winning combinations that can be a winning combination at the same time in one lottery process is larger than the number of development side unit areas TUD of one data group set, these combinations of combinations are data groups of consecutive addresses. Are aggregated and set. As a result, when a plurality of real data RD are set in one winning bit data WD, the addresses of the plurality of real data RD are continuous. Therefore, in the expansion to the expansion area 73b, when one real data RD is written in the corresponding data group set, the data group set in which the next real data RD is written is the address next to the previous data group set. Therefore, it is possible to easily specify the data group set.

  In each winning bit data WD, as header data, capacity data VD that can specify the start address of the winning bit data WD arranged next to one winning bit data WD in the winning bit data storage area 72b of the ROM 72 is set. Has been done. As a result, even if each winning bit data WD has a variable length by compressing the winning bit data WD, the capacity data VD included in the winning bit data WD is used to convert the winning bit data WD into the winning bit data WD. On the other hand, it becomes possible to specify the address of the winning bit data WD set in the following order, and the capacity data VD does not indicate the address itself, but data corresponding to the data amount of the winning bit data WD. Is. Therefore, it is not necessary to prepare data that directly indicates the address itself of each winning bit data WD. Further, since the winning bit data WD itself includes the capacity data VD as described above, the data capacity of each winning bit data WD set in the order ahead of the winning bit data WD to be read. It is not necessary to separately set the data indicating “1” as well as the winning bit data WD. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the data capacity.

  The winning bit data WD is set in bytes, and the capacity data VD is set in the following order with respect to the starting address of the winning bit data WD including the capacity data VD and the winning bit data WD. It is set as data indicating the number of offsets in byte units from the start address of the winning bit data WD. As a result, the data capacity required to set the header data can be reduced.

  When the winning bit data WD is read, the order data necessary to reach the winning bit data WD to be read is provided, and the winning bit data WD set in the order of the first side according to the order data. Using the above capacity data VD, the transition of the read target to the winning bit data WD in the next order is performed. This simplifies the process of reading the winning bit data WD using the capacity data VD.

  When the lottery process is executed and the winning is achieved with the predetermined index value IV, the winning bit data WD corresponding to the index value IV is expanded in the expansion area 73b to create the expansion data, and the lottery process is executed. In the game corresponding to, various processes are executed by referring to the expanded data. As a result, it is not necessary to execute the process of expanding the winning bit data WD every time various processes are executed, and the processing load can be reduced.

<Modification of Second Embodiment>
In this modification, the configuration of the header data of each winning bit data WD is different. Hereinafter, the different configuration will be described. The description of the same configuration as the second embodiment is basically omitted.

  FIG. 55 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the data configuration in the winning bit data storage area 72b of the ROM 72.

  As shown in FIG. 55, the winning bit data WD has the same data capacity as one data group set, instead of the capacity data VD and the corresponding data CD of the winning bit data WD in the second embodiment. That is, the header data HD having a data capacity of 1 byte is set. In the header data HD, the number of consecutive real data RD set in the winning bit data WD and the start set data are set. When only one real data RD is set in the data of the start set, it indicates which one of the first data group set DG1 to the fifth data group set DG5 the real data RD corresponds to. When data is set and a plurality of actual data RD are set, the actual data RD set to the address on the front side in the winning bit data WD among these actual data RD is the first data group set DG1. -Data indicating which one of the fifth data group set DG5 corresponds is set.

  Similar to the second embodiment, the first data group set DG1 to the fifth data group set DG5 are set in the development area 73b, and the winning combinations can be the winning combinations simultaneously in one lottery process. Are aggregated in the same data group set. If the number of winning combinations that can be a winning combination at the same time exceeds the number of expansion-side unit areas TUD of one data group set, the addresses are collected in a continuous data group set. Specifically, the bell group is aggregated into the first data group set DG1 and the second data group set DG2, and the replay group is aggregated into the third data group set DG3 and the fourth data group set DG4, and the rest. The role groups of are combined in the fifth data group set DG5.

  Further, in the winning bit data WD, as in the second embodiment, only the non-winning data is set without the winning data and the non-winning data being mixed when the data is expanded in the expanding area 73b. The set is not held as the actual data RD, but only the data group set in which the winning data and the non-winning data are mixed is held as the actual data RD. When there are a plurality of real data RD, the real data RD corresponding to the upper data group set is set as the previous address in the winning bit data WD and corresponds to the lower data group set. The actual data RD is set as the address on the rear side.

  In the above configuration, since the continuous number of the actual data RD and the data of the start set are set as the header data HD, the actual data RD set in the winning bit data WD is the first data group set DG1 to The CPU 71 can specify which of the five data group sets DG5 corresponds to. Further, in a configuration in which each winning bit data WD has a variable length, the CPU 71 can specify the data capacity of each winning bit data WD. Therefore, as in the case of the second embodiment, when one winning bit data WD is to be read in the winning bit data storage area 72b of the ROM 72 by using the data stored in the winning bit data WD. Further, it becomes possible to grasp the start address of the next winning bit data WD.

  As specific data contents of the header data HD, for example, the upper 2 bits of the 8 bits included in 1 byte of the header data HD are used as bits for setting data indicating that the header data HD is the middle data 3 A configuration is conceivable in which the bit is a bit for setting data indicating the number of consecutive real data RD and the lower 3 bits are bits for setting data indicating the contents of the start set. In this case, data “0101001” is set in the case of winning bit data WD corresponding to the bell group, and data “01010011” is set in the case of winning bit data WD corresponding to the re-play group, and other data. In the case of the winning bit data WD corresponding to the winning combination, the data "01001101" is set. As a result, the header data HD can be 1 byte regardless of which winning bit data WD.

  FIG. 56 is a flowchart showing the winning bit data acquisition processing in this embodiment.

  In step S1801, the order N of the winning bit data WD corresponding to the current game state and index value IV is read from the ROM 72. In a succeeding step S1802, "1" is set in the search counter M of the RAM 73.

  In a succeeding step S1803, it is determined whether or not the order N and the value of the search counter M match. When a negative determination is made in step S1803, the header data HD is read from the winning bit data WD corresponding to the current value of the search counter M, and the number of consecutive winning bit data WD is obtained by grasping the continuous number. Figure out what. In the following step S1805, based on the result obtained in step S1804, the start address of the winning bit data WD arranged next to the current winning bit data WD to be read is obtained and the starting address is obtained. The winning bit data WD of is set as the next read target. After that, in step S1806, the value of the search counter M is incremented by 1, and the process returns to step S1803.

  The processes of steps S1803 to S1806 are repeated until the order N and the value of the search counter M match. As a result, when the order N and the value of the search counter M match, an affirmative decision is made in step S1803 and the operation proceeds to step S1807.

  In step S1807, the header data HD of the winning bit data WD to be read is read. In the following step S1808, the present winning bit data WD is stored in the expansion area 73b of the RAM 73 by using the header data HD read in step S1807 and the actual data RD of the winning bit data WD to be read. Create expanded data by expanding. After that, in step S1809, after the write-in process of the carry-over combination is executed, this process is ended.

  According to the present embodiment described in detail above, each winning bit data WD has a configuration in which the 1-byte header data HD is set instead of the 1-byte capacity data VD and the corresponding data CD. It is possible to reduce the data capacity of each winning bit data WD. Therefore, it is possible to further reduce the data capacity.

<Other Modifications of Second Embodiment>
It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the contents described in the above embodiment, and may be carried out as follows, for example. Incidentally, each of the following configurations may be applied individually to the above-described embodiment, or part or all of them may be combined and applied to the above-described embodiment.

  (1) If the number of lottery combinations included in the specific combination is a combination of combinations of combinations that can be a winning combination at the same time, the number of lottery combinations included in the two data group sets is equal to or less than the number of expansion unit areas TUD. The present invention is not limited to the configuration in which only a certain specific winning group exists, and there exists a specific winning group including a lottery winning number larger than the number of development side unit areas TUD for two data group sets. It may be configured to have. Even in the case of the configuration, as in the case of each of the above-described embodiments, the number of lottery combinations included in one specific combination group is the expansion side unit of k data group sets (that is, k bytes). If the number is more than the number of area TUDs (that is, the number of bits) and less than the number of the development side unit areas TUD (that is, the number of bits) of k + 1 data group sets (that is, the number of bits of k + 1 bytes), those lottery combinations are k + 1. It is preferable to have a configuration (k is a natural number) that is aggregated within the range of each data group set (that is, 2 bytes). As a result, when expanded in the expansion area 73b, it is possible to generate a data group set in which only non-winning data in which winning data and non-winning data do not coexist is set, and the winning bit data WD is compressed. Is possible.

  (2) The number of lottery winnings, which is larger than the number of expansion side unit areas TUD for one data group set, in the specific winning group formed by a combination of winning combinations such as a bell group and a re-play group If set, the lottery combination of the specific combination group may be aggregated in a data group set with non-consecutive addresses, instead of the configuration in which the address groups are aggregated in a continuous data group set. Good. For example, the bell group may be aggregated into the first data group set DG1 and the third data group set DG3 instead of being aggregated into the first data group set DG1 and the second data group set DG2. Even in this case, the winning bit data WD can be compressed by setting the corresponding data CD in the winning bit data WD. For example, when the bell group is aggregated into the first data group set DG1 and the third data group set DG3, in the winning bit data WD corresponding to the bell group, a plurality of actual data RD corresponding to these data group sets are generated. It is possible to compress the winning bit data WD by setting and setting the data indicating that the first data group set DG1 and the third data group set DG3 correspond to the corresponding data CD. ..

  (3) When the corresponding data CD is set in the winning bit data WD, the number of the actual data RD can be specified on the program from the data indicating the type of the data group set included in the corresponding data CD. It is possible to eliminate the need for the capacity data VD. That is, by reducing the data capacity of the header data in the winning bit data WD by making it possible to specify the number of the real data RD from the data indicating which data group set the real data RD corresponds to. Therefore, the data capacity of the winning bit data WD can be reduced accordingly.

  (4) In the configuration in which the first data group set DG1 and the second data group set DG2 are set as the data group sets corresponding to the bell group, each winning combination that constitutes the bell group in the second data group set DG2 is exceeded. Bits of several minutes are configured to be blank without assigning winning combinations other than the bell group, but winning combinations other than the bell group may be assigned to the bits. In this case, in setting the maximum number of data group sets in which only the non-winning data in which the winning data and the non-winning data do not coexist when being expanded in the expansion area 73b is set, as a winning role other than the bell group, It is preferable to set a winning combination that does not become a winning combination at the same time as other winning combinations in one lottery process. In addition, when setting a winning combination that can be a winning combination at the same time as another winning combination, the lottery combination included in the specific winning combination that is composed of a combination of winning combinations that can be a winning combination at the same time has the number of the relevant drawing combination set to one. A configuration in which one is added to the quotient obtained by dividing by the number of development-side unit areas TUD of the data group set (that is, the number of bits for one byte is 8), and the data group set is aggregated within the range. It is preferable that In addition, the said structure may be applied to the data group set corresponding to a re-play group, and may be applied to the data group set corresponding to another winning group.

  (5) In the configuration in which a data group set in which only winning data exists when expanded in the expansion area 73b, by setting data indicating that only a winning combination is set in the data group set, The actual data RD corresponding to the data group set may not be held in the winning bit data WD. Further, in the configuration where a data group set in which only winning data exists when expanded in the expansion area 73b and a data group set in which only non-winning data exists occur, these data group sets are data of only winning data. In the second embodiment, the corresponding data CD is set in a state in which it is possible to specify which one of the group set and the data group set of only non-win data, the modification of the second embodiment. For example, by setting the header data HD, the winning bit data WD can be compressed.

  (6) Of the expansion unit areas TUD in the expansion area 73b, the expansion unit areas TUD corresponding to the first BB, the second BB, and the third BB end one game until the corresponding BB winning is achieved. However, when the winning bit data WD acquired in a new game is written in the developing area 73b, the developing unit area TUD corresponding to the BB may be excluded from the writing target.

  (7) The winning bit data WD is not limited to the configuration having 34 types of winning combinations, and the configuration of the winning bit data WD is less than 34 types or the configuration having more than 34 types such as 64 types. And configurations related thereto may be applied. Included in “the number of actual data RD of all winning bit data WD” + “one winning bit data WD” rather than “the number of data group sets included in the development area 73b” × “the number of winning bit data WD” Number of header data (capacity data VD and corresponding data CD “2” in the second embodiment, header data HD “1” in the modification of the second embodiment) × “win” If the “number of bit data WD” is smaller, the effect of reducing the data capacity can be obtained. Further, as the number of types of winning combinations increases, the effect of reducing the data capacity is enhanced when the configuration of the winning bit data WD and the configuration related thereto are applied.

  (8) In the configuration in which the address can be specified in units of bits, a bit group in which one of the winning data and the non-winning data is continuous when expanded in the expansion area 73b can be specified in the expansion. It may be omitted instead of having such data.

  (9) Instead of compressing all winning bit data WD, only some winning bit data WD may be compressed. For example, when there is winning bit data WD whose data capacity increases rather than compression due to the relationship between the capacity data VD and the corresponding data CD and the relationship with the header data HD, the winning bit data WD is The memory may be stored and held without being compressed, and the other winning bit data WD may be compressed.

  (10) The timing of initializing the development area 73b is later than the timing of executing the process set so as to be the last processing sequence among the processes for confirming the development area 73b in one game. It suffices that it is before the timing at which the winning bit data WD corresponding to the result of the lottery process in the next game is expanded in the expansion area 73b.

  (11) In the case of focusing on the effect that processing for expanding the winning bit data WD in the expansion area 73b can be simplified by collecting the unit areas in which the winning data can be set at the same time in a specific address range Alternatively, the winning bit data WD may not be compressed.

  (12) Applying a configuration for compressing predetermined data such as winning bit data WD or a configuration for consolidating unit areas where the first data can be set simultaneously into a specific address range to data other than winning bit data May be. For example, the configuration may be applied to the stop information referred to when the reel stop control is executed.

  (13) In the above embodiment, an example in which the present invention is embodied with respect to the slot machine 10 has been shown, but the present invention may be applied to a gaming machine in which a slot machine and a pachinko machine are integrated. That is, in the slot machine, instead of the medal insertion and medal payout functions, a game machine having a ball insertion and ball payout function, such as a pachinko machine, is configured with the configuration for compressing predetermined data and the first data at the same time. You may apply the structure which collects the obtained unit area in a specific address range.

  Further, the pachinko machine may be applied with a configuration for compressing predetermined data or a configuration for consolidating unit areas in which the first data can be set simultaneously into a specific address range. It is conceivable to set a large number of lottery winning combinations on pachinko machines, and by applying the present invention in this case, it is possible to diversify the types of lottery winning combinations while suppressing an increase in data capacity and processing load. Can be achieved.

<Third Embodiment>
Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as "pachinko machine"), which is a type of gaming machine, will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 57 is a front view of the pachinko machine 110.

  As shown in FIG. 57, the pachinko machine 110 has an outer frame 111 forming an outer shell of the pachinko machine 110, and a gaming machine body 112 rotatably attached to the outer frame 111 in a forward direction. .. A game board 120 is mounted on the game machine main body 112. The game board 120 is formed with a plurality of large and small openings penetrating in the front-rear direction. A general winning opening 121, a variable winning device 122, an upper working opening 123, a lower working opening 124, a through gate 125, a variable display unit 126, a special figure display section 133, a general figure display section 134, etc. are provided in each opening. ing.

  When a ball enters the general winning opening 121, the variable winning device 122, the upper working opening 123 and the lower working opening 124, it is detected by a detection sensor (not shown) provided on the back side of the game board 120, Based on the detection result, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out. In addition, an outlet 127 is provided at the bottom of the game board 120, and game balls that have not entered the various winning openings or the like are discharged from the game area through the outlet 127. Further, on the game board 120, a large number of nails 128 are planted in order to appropriately disperse and adjust the falling direction of the game balls, and various members such as a wind turbine are provided.

  Here, the entry ball means that the game ball passes through a predetermined opening, and not only the aspect of being discharged from the game area after passing through the opening, but also discharging from the game area after passing through the opening. The mode which is not performed is also included. However, in the following description, in order to be clearly distinguished from the game ball entering the out port 127, the game ball entering the variable winning device 122, the upper working port 123, the lower working port 124 or the through gate 125. Is also referred to as a prize.

  The upper working port 123 and the lower working port 124 are unitized as a working port device and installed on the game board 120. Both the upper working port 123 and the lower working port 124 are open upward. Further, both the operation ports 123 and 124 are arranged in the vertical direction so that the upper operation port 123 faces upward. The lower working port 124 is provided with an electric accessory 124a as a guide piece composed of a pair of left and right movable pieces. When the electric accessory 124a is closed, the game ball cannot enter the lower working opening 124, and when the electric accessory 124a is open, the lower working opening 124 can be won.

  The variable winning device 122 is provided with a big winning opening 122a which leads to the back side of the game board 120, and an opening / closing door 122b which opens and closes the big winning opening 122a. The opening / closing door 122b is normally in a closed state in which the game balls cannot be won or is difficult to win, and when the game is transferred to the open / close execution mode in the internal lottery, it is switched to a predetermined open state in which the game balls can easily win. It is like this. Here, the open / close execution mode is a mode to be shifted to when a predetermined lottery result is obtained in the winning / nothing lottery. The opening / closing execution mode will be described later in detail. As an opening mode of the variable winning device 122, the variable winning device 122 is repeatedly opened with a predetermined time (for example, 30 sec) or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winnings as one round, and a plurality of rounds (for example, 15 rounds) as an upper limit. There is a mode.

  The special figure display section 133 and the general figure display section 134 are provided on the lower side of the game area. In the special figure display unit 133, the variable display of the pattern is performed with the winning of the upper working opening 123 or the lower working opening 124 as a trigger, and as a result of the stop of the variable display, the winning of the upper working opening 123 or the lower working opening 124 The result of the internal lottery performed based on is clearly displayed. That is, in the pachinko machine 110, the winning of the upper working opening 123 and the winning of the lower working opening 124 are not distinguished in the internal lottery, and the winning is performed based on the winning of the upper working opening 123 or the lower working opening 124. The result of the selected internal lottery is clearly displayed on the special figure display unit 133 which is a common display area. If the result of the internal lottery based on the winning of the upper operating opening 123 or the lower operating opening 124 is the winning result corresponding to the shift to the opening / closing execution mode, the predetermined stop result is displayed on the special figure display unit 133. Is displayed and the variable display is stopped, and then the opening / closing execution mode is entered.

  The special figure display unit 133 is composed of a segment display in which a plurality of segment light emitting units are arranged in a predetermined manner, but the invention is not limited to this, and the liquid crystal display device and the organic EL display device are not limited thereto. , CRT, dot matrix, and other types of display devices. Further, as the pattern variably displayed on the special figure display unit 133, a configuration in which a plurality of types of characters are variably displayed, a configuration in which a plurality of types of symbols are variably displayed, a configuration in which a plurality of types of characters are variably displayed, or A configuration in which a plurality of types of colors are switched and displayed can be considered.

  In the public figure display unit 134, the variable display of the pattern is performed with the winning of the through gate 125 as a trigger, and the result of the internal lottery performed based on the winning of the through gate 125 is displayed as the stop result of the variable display. Specified by When the result of the internal lottery based on the winning in the through gate 125 is the winning result corresponding to the shift to the electric-role open state, a predetermined stop result is displayed on the universal figure display unit 134 and a variable display is displayed. After it is stopped, it shifts to the electric power release state. In the electric role open state, the electric accessory 124a provided in the lower operation port 124 is opened in a predetermined manner.

  The variable display unit 126 is provided with a symbol display device 131 that variably displays a symbol, which is a type of symbol. Further, the variable display unit 126 is provided with a center frame 132 so as to surround the symbol display device 131. The upper portion of the center frame 132 extends to the front of the pachinko machine 110. As a result, the game ball is prevented from falling in front of the display surface of the symbol display device 131, and there is no inconvenience that the visibility of the display surface is reduced due to the drop of the game ball. ..

  The symbol display device 131 is configured as a liquid crystal display device including a liquid crystal display, and the display content is controlled by a display control device described later. The symbol display device 131 is not limited to the liquid crystal display device, and may be another display device such as a plasma display device, an organic EL display device, or a CRT.

  In the symbol display device 131, the variable display of symbols is started based on the winning of the upper working opening 123 or the lower working opening 124. That is, when the variable display is performed on the special figure display unit 133, the variable display is performed on the symbol display device 131 accordingly. Then, for example, in the game times in which the game result is a big hit result, symbols of a predetermined combination are stopped and displayed on the preset effective line in the symbol display device 131.

  The display contents of the symbol display device 131 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 58 and 59. 58 is a diagram showing individually the symbols variably displayed on the symbol display device 131, and FIG. 59 is a diagram showing a display surface G of the symbol display device 131.

  As shown in FIGS. 58 (a) to (j), the design, which is a kind of design, is composed of nine types of main designs to which the numbers "1" to "9" are respectively attached and shell-shaped design. It is composed of sub-patterns. More specifically, the numbers of "1" to "9" are respectively added to nine types of character designs such as octopus to constitute the main design.

  As shown in FIG. 59 (a), on the display surface G of the symbol display device 131, three symbol rows Z1, Z2, Z3 of upper, middle, and lower rows are set as a plurality of display areas. Each of the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 is configured by arranging a main symbol and a sub symbol in a predetermined order. Specifically, in the upper symbol row Z1, nine types of main symbols “1” to “9” are arranged in descending numerical order, and one sub symbol is arranged between each main symbol. .. In the lower symbol row Z3, nine types of main symbols "1" to "9" are arranged in ascending order of the numbers, and one sub symbol is arranged between each main symbol.

  That is, the upper symbol row Z1 and the lower symbol row Z3 are composed of 18 symbols. On the other hand, in the middle symbol column Z2, nine kinds of main symbols "1" to "9" are arranged in ascending order of numbers, and then between the main symbol "9" and the main symbol "1". The main symbols of "4" are additionally arranged, and one sub-symbol is arranged between these main symbols. That is, only in the middle symbol row Z2, 10 main symbols are arranged and configured by 20 symbols. Then, on the display surface G, the symbols in each of the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 are variably displayed so as to scroll in a predetermined direction with periodicity.

  As shown in FIG. 59 (b), on the display surface G, three symbols are stopped and displayed for each symbol row, and as a result, a total of 9 symbols of 3 × 3 are stopped and displayed. It is like this. Further, five effective lines, that is, a left line L1, a middle line L2, a right line L3, a right downward line L4, and a right upward line L5 are set on the display surface G. Then, the variable display is stopped in the order of the upper symbol row Z1 → the lower symbol row Z3 → the middle symbol row Z2, and all the symbol rows Z1 in a state in which a combination of symbols having the same numeral on any of the activated lines is formed. When the variable display of Z3 is finished, the jackpot moving image is displayed as the occurrence of a 15R low-probability jackpot result or a 15R high-probability jackpot result described later.

  In this pachinko machine 110, the main symbol with an odd number (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) is equivalent to the "specific symbol", and if the 15R high-precision jackpot result occurs, the same specific symbol. The combination of is displayed stopped. Also, the main symbols with even numbers (2, 4, 6, 8) are equivalent to "non-specific symbols", and if the 15R low-probability jackpot result occurs, the combination of the same non-specific symbols will stop. Is displayed.

  Further, in the case of an explicit 2R high-accuracy jackpot result or a non-explicit 2R high-accuracy jackpot result, which will be described later, in a state in which a predetermined symbol combination different from the same symbol combination is formed, all the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 The variable display ends, and then the explicit video is displayed.

  The manner of variable display of the symbols in the symbol display device 131 is not limited to the above, but is arbitrary, and the number of symbol columns, the direction of variable display of symbols in the symbol column, the number of symbols in each symbol column, etc. Can be changed as appropriate. Further, the picture variably displayed on the picture display device 131 is not limited to the above-mentioned picture, and for example, only numbers may be variably displayed as the picture.

  Also, based on the winning of any one of the operating ports 123 and 124, the variable display is started on the special figure display unit 133 and the symbol display device 131, and a predetermined stop result is displayed until the variable display is stopped. Corresponds to one game game.

  At the upper left portion on the front surface side of the center frame 132, a special holding display section 133 and a first holding light emitting section 135 corresponding to the symbol display device 131 are provided. The maximum number of game balls that enter the upper working opening 123 or the lower working opening 124 is reserved up to 4, and the reserved quantity is displayed by turning on the first pending light emitting section 135.

  In the upper right portion of the center frame 132, a second holding light emitting unit 136 corresponding to the universal figure display unit 134 is provided. The number of times the game ball has passed through the through gate 125 is reserved up to four times, and the number of reservations is displayed by turning on the second reserved light emitting unit 136. The function of each of the hold light emitting units 135 and 136 may be performed by the display in a partial area of the symbol display device 131.

  A rail portion 137 is attached to the game board 120, and a guide rail is configured by the rail portion 137, and is launched from a game ball launching mechanism (not shown) mounted below the game board 120 in the inner frame. The game ball is designed to be guided to the upper part of the game area. The game ball launching mechanism launches a game ball by operating a launching handle 141 provided on the front surface of the gaming machine body 112.

  As shown in FIG. 57, a window portion 142 is formed on the front surface of the gaming machine main body 112 so that almost the entire game area can be viewed from the front. The window 142 has a substantially elliptical shape, and a window panel (not shown) is fitted therein. The window panel is made of glass to be colorless and transparent, but the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be made of synthetic resin to be colorless and transparent.

  A light emitting means is provided around the window 142. A display light emitting unit 144 is provided above the window 142 as a part of the light emitting unit. Further, speaker units 145 are provided on the left and right sides of the display light emitting unit 144 to output a sound effect or the like according to the game state.

  Below the window 142 in the front part of the gaming machine main body 112, an upper bulge 146 and a lower bulge 147 that bulge toward the front side are vertically arranged. An upper plate 146a that opens upward is provided inside the upper bulging portion 146, and a lower plate 147a that also opens upward is provided inside the lower bulging part 147. The upper plate 146a has a function of temporarily storing the game balls dispensed from a dispenser, which will be described later, and guiding them to the game ball launching mechanism side while aligning them in a line. Further, the lower plate 147a has a function of storing game balls that have become redundant in the upper plate 146a. The game balls dispensed from the dispensing device mounted on the back side of the gaming machine body 112 are discharged to the upper plate 146a and the lower plate 147a.

  On the back side of the gaming machine main body 112, a main control device, a sound emission control device, a display control device, a payout mechanism section including a payout device, a payout control device, a power supply and a launch control device are mounted. There is. The electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 110 will be described below.

<Electrical structure of the pachinko machine 110>
FIG. 60 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 110.

  The main control device 160 is provided with a main control board 161 which controls the main control of the game, and a power failure monitoring board 165 which monitors the power supply. In the main controller 160, a trace means for leaving a trace of the opening may be provided to the substrate box that houses the main control substrate 161 or the like, or a trace structure for leaving the trace of the opening may be provided. .. Examples of the trace means include a structure of a joint portion that inseparably joins a plurality of case bodies constituting a substrate box and requires destruction of a predetermined portion at the time of separation, or peeling off by leaving an adhesive layer on an adhesive object when peeling off. It is conceivable that a sealing sticker that leaves a trace of being stuck is attached so as to straddle the boundary between a plurality of case bodies. Further, as the trace structure, a structure in which an adhesive is applied to a boundary between a plurality of case bodies forming the substrate box can be considered.

  The MPU 162 is mounted on the main control board 161. The MPU 162 has the ROM 163 and the RWM 164 built therein.

  The ROM 163 is configured to use a memory such as a NOR flash memory or a NAND flash memory that does not require external power supply for storage storage (that is, a nonvolatile storage unit) as a read-only memory. The ROM 163 stores various control programs executed by the MPU 162 and fixed value data.

  The RWM 164 is configured to use a memory (that is, a volatile storage unit) such as an SRAM or a DRAM that needs to be supplied with electric power from the outside to retain the storage for both reading and writing, and allows random access and is the same. The time required for reading is shorter than that for the ROM 163 when compared by the data capacity of. The RWM 164 temporarily stores various data and the like when executing the control program stored in the ROM 163.

  Further, the MPU 162 or the main control board 161 is provided with an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input / output circuit, etc. in addition to the above elements. It is not essential that the ROM 163 and the RWM 164 are integrated into one chip with respect to the MPU 162, and each may be configured into an individual chip. The same applies to control devices other than the main control device 160.

  The MPU 162 is provided with an input port and an output port, respectively. To the input side of the MPU 162, the power failure monitoring board 165 and the payout controller 170 provided in the main controller 160 are connected. In this case, the power supply and firing control device 180 having a function of supplying operating power is connected to the power failure monitoring board 165, and power is supplied to the MPU 162 via the power failure monitoring board 165.

  Further, various sensors such as various prize detection sensors 167a to 167e are connected to the input side of the MPU 162. The various prize detection sensors 167a to 167e are provided on a one-to-one basis with respect to the winning-corresponding ball portions such as the general winning opening 121, the variable winning device 122, the upper working opening 123, the lower working opening 124, and the through gate 125. A sensor is included, and the MPU 162 determines whether or not each ball has won. Further, in the MPU 162, various kinds of lottery are executed based on the winning of the upper working opening 123 and the lower working opening 124.

  The power outage monitoring board 165, the payout control device 170, and the voice emission control device 190 are connected to the output side of the MPU 162. To the payout control device 170, for example, a prize ball command is output based on the result of winning determination to the winning-corresponding ball portion.

  Various commands such as a variation command and an opening command are output to the sound emission control device 190. These various commands will be described later. Incidentally, the sound emission control device 190 is electrically connected to the main control device 160 via a connector unit (connection unit) having connectors provided at both ends of the signal line.

  Further, on the output side of the MPU 162, a variable winning drive unit 168 that opens and closes the opening / closing door 122b of the variable winning device 122, an accessory driving unit 169 that opens and closes the electric accessory 124a of the lower working opening 124, and a special figure display unit. 133 and the universal figure display unit 134 are connected. Various driver circuits are provided on the main control board 161, and the MPU 162 executes driving control of various driving units through the driver circuits.

  That is, in the open / close execution mode, the MPU 162 controls the drive of the variable winning drive unit 168 so that the special winning opening 122a of the variable winning device 122 is opened and closed. Further, when the support winning of the electric accessory 124a is selected, the MPU 162 controls the driving of the accessory driving unit 169 so that the electric accessory 124a is opened and closed. Further, at each game time, the display control of the special figure display unit 133 is executed in the MPU 162. Further, when the lottery result indicating whether or not to open the electric accessory 124a is clearly indicated, the MPU 162 executes the display control of the general-purpose display unit 134.

  The power failure monitoring board 165 relays between the main control board 161 and the power supply / launch control device 180, and monitors the voltage of DC stable 24V which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply / launch control device 180. The payout control device 170 controls payout of prize balls and loan balls by the payout device 171 based on the prize ball command input from the main control device 160.

  The power supply and firing control device 180 is connected to, for example, a commercial power supply (external power supply) in a game arcade or the like. Then, based on the external power supplied from the commercial power supply, the main control board 161, the payout control device 170, and the like are generated with the necessary operating power, and the generated operating power is supplied. By the way, the power supply / launch control device 180 is provided with a power supply unit for power interruption such as a backup capacitor, and even when the power of the pachinko machine 110 is in the OFF state, the power supply unit for power interruption is mainly used. Electric power for storage is supplied to the RWM 164 of the control device 160. Further, the power supply and launch control device 180 is responsible for launch control of the game ball launch mechanism 181, and the game ball launch mechanism 181 is driven when a predetermined launch condition is satisfied.

  The sound emission control device 190 drives and controls the display light emitting unit 144 and the speaker unit 145 based on the command received from the main control device 160, and transmits the command to the display control device 200. The display control device 200 analyzes various commands received from the sound emission control device 190 or performs predetermined arithmetic processing based on the received various commands to control display of an image on the display surface G of the symbol display device 131.

  An MPU 192 is mounted on the sound emission control board 191 provided in the sound emission control device 190. The MPU 192 has a ROM 193 and a RWM 194 built therein. The ROM 193 is configured to use a memory such as a NOR flash memory or a NAND flash memory that does not require external power supply for storage (that is, a nonvolatile storage unit) as a read-only memory. The ROM 193 stores various control programs executed by the MPU 192 and fixed value data. The RWM 194 is configured to use a memory (that is, a volatile storage unit) such as an SRAM or a DRAM that needs to be supplied with electric power from the outside to retain the storage as a read / write unit, and is capable of random access and at the same time. When compared with the data capacity of, the time required for reading is shorter than that of the ROM 193. The RWM 194 temporarily stores various data and the like when executing the control program stored in the ROM 193.

<Electrical configuration for performing various lottery in MPU 162 of main controller 160>
Next, an electrical configuration for performing various lottery by the MPU 162 of the main controller 160 will be described with reference to FIG. 61.

  The MPU 162 uses various counter information at the time of a game to perform jackpot occurrence lottery, setting of display of the special figure display unit 133, setting of symbol display of the symbol display device 131, setting of display of the general figure display unit 134, and the like. Specifically, the jackpot random number counter C1 used in the jackpot generation lottery, the jackpot type counter C2 used in determining the jackpot type, and the reach generation lottery when the symbol display device 131 fluctuates outside Using the reach random number counter C3, the random number initial value counter CINI used to set the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1, and the variation type counter CS that determines the display duration time in the special figure display unit 133 and the symbol display device 131. I am trying. Furthermore, the electric accessory opening counter C4 used in the lottery for determining whether or not the electric accessory 124a of the lower operation opening 124 is in the electric opening state is used. The counters C1 to C3, CINI, CS, and C4 are provided in the lottery counter area 164b of the RWM 164.

  Each of the counters C1 to C3, CINI, CS, and C4 is a loop counter in which 1 is added to the previous value each time it is updated, and after reaching the maximum value, it returns to 0. Each counter is updated at short time intervals. The information corresponding to the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 is stored in the reserved storage area 164a when a prize is paid to the upper working opening 123 or the lower working opening 124.

  The hold storage area 164a includes a hold area RE and an execution area AE. The holding area RE includes a first holding area RE1, a second holding area RE2, a third holding area RE3, and a fourth holding area RE4, and according to the winning history of the upper working opening 123 or the lower working opening 124. Numerical value information of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 are stored in any of the holding areas RE1 to RE4 as holding information.

  In this case, in the first holding area RE1 to the fourth holding area RE4, when the winnings to the upper working opening 123 or the lower working opening 124 are continuously generated a plurality of times, the first holding area RE1 → the second holding area RE1. Numerical information is stored in time series in the order of RE2 → third holding area RE3 → fourth holding area RE4. Since the four holding areas RE1 to RE4 are provided in this way, the winning history of the game balls to the upper working opening 123 or the lower working opening 124 can be held and stored up to a maximum of four.

  The execution area AE is an area for moving each value stored in the first holding area RE1 of the holding area RE when starting the variable display of the special figure display unit 133, and at the start of one game time. Is judged on the basis of various numerical information stored in the execution area AE.

  Each of the above counters will be described in detail.

  The jackpot random number counter C1 is configured so that, for example, it is sequentially incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 599, reaches a maximum value, and then returns to 0. In particular, when the jackpot random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the random number initial value counter CINI at that time is read as the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1. The random number initial value counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the jackpot random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 599). The jackpot random number counter C1 is regularly updated and is stored in the reserved storage area 164a at the timing when the game ball wins the upper working opening 123 or the lower working opening 124.

  The value of the random number that wins the jackpot is stored in the ROM 163 as a win / loss table. As the win / loss table, a win / loss table for the low probability mode and a win / loss table for the high probability mode are set. That is, in the pachinko machine 110, the low-probability mode and the high-probability mode are set as the lottery modes in the win / loss lottery means.

  In the gaming state in which the win / loss table for the low-probability mode is referred to in the lottery, the number of random numbers that is a big hit is two. On the other hand, in the gaming state in which the high probability mode win / loss table is referred to in the above-mentioned lottery, the number of random numbers to be a big win is 20. If the winning probability in the high-probability mode is higher than that in the low-probability mode, the number of random numbers to be won is arbitrary.

  The jackpot type counter C2 is configured to be incremented by 1 in the range of 0 to 29, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The jackpot type counter C2 is regularly updated and is stored in the reserved storage area 164a at the timing when the game ball wins the upper working opening 123 or the lower working opening 124.

  In this pachinko machine 110, a plurality of jackpot results are set. These plural jackpot results are (1) the mode of the opening / closing control of the variable winning device 122 in the opening / closing execution mode, (2) the lottery mode of the winning / losing lottery after the completion of the opening / closing execution mode, and (3) the lower operation after the completion of the opening / closing execution mode. A plurality of jackpot results are set by differentiating three conditions of the support mode in the electric accessory 124a of the mouth 124.

  As an aspect of the opening / closing control of the variable winning device 122 in the opening / closing execution mode, the high frequency is set so that the frequency of winning the variable winning device 122 from the start to the end of the opening / closing execution mode is relatively high. A frequency winning mode and a low frequency winning mode are set.

  Specifically, in the high frequency winning mode, the round game is played 15 times, and in the low frequency winning mode, the round game for the low frequency winning is played twice, which is less than that in the high frequency winning mode. Here, the round game continues until either one of the conditions that a predetermined upper limit duration time elapses and that a predetermined upper limit number of game balls are won in the variable winning device 122 is satisfied. It is a game to play.

  In addition, in the pachinko machine 110, a plurality of types of opening modes of the variable winning device 122 are set with different upper limit durations from when the variable winning device 122 is opened to when it is closed. Specifically, a long time mode in which the upper limit duration is set to 29 sec, which is a long time, and a short time mode in which the upper limit duration is set to 0.8 sec, which is a shorter time than the above long time, are set. Has been done.

  In the pachinko machine 110, when the firing handle 141 is operated by the player, the game ball firing mechanism 181 is drive-controlled so that one game ball is fired toward the game area in 0.6 sec. .. Further, the upper limit number of end conditions for the round game is set to nine. Then, in the long-time mode of the above-mentioned opening mode, the upper limit duration time longer than the product of the firing cycle of the game ball and the upper limit number of one round game is set. On the other hand, in the short time mode, the time shorter than the product of the firing cycle of the game ball and the upper limit number of one round game, more specifically, the upper limit duration of the same or slightly longer than the firing cycle of the game ball. Is set. Therefore, if the variable winning device 122 is opened once for a long time, it is expected that the variable winning device 122 will win the upper limit number of prizes in one round game, and it will be short. When the variable winning device 122 is once opened in this manner, it is expected that no prize will be paid to the variable winning device 122, or that even if one wins, there will be only one.

  In the high-frequency winning mode, the variable winning device 122 is opened once for a long time in each round game. On the other hand, in the low frequency winning mode, the variable winning device 122 is opened once in a short time mode in each round game.

  In addition, the number of times of opening and closing the variable winning device 122 in the high frequency winning mode and the low frequency winning mode, the number of round games, the upper limit duration for one opening, and the upper limit number of one round game are the higher frequency winning mode. Is not limited to the above value, as long as the frequency of winning the variable winning device 122 from the start to the end of the opening / closing execution mode is higher than the low frequency winning mode. Is.

  As a support mode of the electric working object 124a of the lower working opening 124, when comparing in a situation where the game balls are being continuously fired in the same manner in the game area, the electric working material 124a of the lower working opening 124 is a unit time. The high frequency support mode and the low frequency support mode are set so that the frequency of the open state is relatively high and low.

  Specifically, in the low-frequency support mode and the high-frequency support mode, the probability that the electric role open state wins in the electric role open lottery using the electric role open counter C4 is the same (for example, both are 4/5). However, in the high-frequency support mode, the number of times the electric accessory 124a is in the open state when the electric-role open state is won is set to be larger than in the low-frequency support mode, and one more opening is performed. The time is set long. In this case, in the high-frequency support mode, the electric power open state is won, and when the open state of the electric accessory 124a occurs a plurality of times, it is closed from the end of one open state to the start of the next open state. The time is set shorter than one opening time. Further, in the high frequency support mode, as compared with the low frequency support mode, a short time as a minimum secured time is required for performing the next electric accessory release lottery after one electric accessory release lottery is performed. It is set to be selected.

  As described above, in the high frequency support mode, the probability of winning the lower working opening 124 is higher than in the low frequency support mode. In other words, in the low frequency support mode, the probability of winning a prize in the upper working port 123 is higher than in the lower working port 124, but in the high frequency support mode, the winning is higher in the lower working port 124 than in the upper working port 123. The probability of winning a prize increases. Then, when a prize is given to the lower working opening 124, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out, so in the high frequency support mode, the player plays the game while not reducing the number of balls that he holds. be able to.

  In addition, the configuration for increasing the frequency of being in the electric role open state per unit time in the high frequency support mode is lower than that in the low frequency support mode, and is not limited to the above-mentioned one. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the probability of winning the electric role open state in is increased. In addition, a secured time that is secured when the next electric role release lottery is performed after one electric role release lottery is performed (for example, on the public figure display unit 134 based on the winning of the through gate 125). In a configuration in which multiple types of variable display time to be executed) are prepared, the high-frequency support mode is set so that a shorter securing time is easier to select or an average securing time is shorter than in the low-frequency support mode. May be. Furthermore, the number of times of opening is increased, the opening time is increased, and the securing time that is secured when the next electric accessory release lottery is performed after one electric accessory release lottery is performed (that is, , Shortening one variation display time in the public figure display unit 134), shortening the average time of the securing time and increasing the winning probability, any one condition or a condition of any combination is applied. Therefore, the advantage of the high frequency support mode over the low frequency support mode may be increased.

  The distribution destination of the game result for the jackpot type counter C2 is stored in the ROM 163 as a distribution table. In the distribution table, as shown in FIG. 62, as the distribution destination of the game result, the 15R low-probability jackpot result, the implicit 2R high-probability jackpot result, the explicit 2R high-probability jackpot result, and the 15R high-probability jackpot result And are set.

  The 15R low-probability jackpot result is a jackpot result in which the opening / closing execution mode becomes the high-frequency winning mode, and after the opening / closing execution mode ends, the win / loss lottery mode becomes the low-probability mode and the support mode becomes the high-frequency support mode. .. However, the high frequency support mode shifts to the low frequency support mode when the number of games reaches the end reference number (specifically, 100 times) after the shift.

  As for the unspecified 2R high-precision jackpot result, the opening / closing execution mode becomes the low frequency winning mode, and after the opening / closing execution mode ends, the win / loss lottery mode becomes the high-probability mode, and the support mode is maintained at the previous modes. It is a jackpot result.

  The explicit 2R high-precision jackpot result is a jackpot result in which the opening / closing execution mode becomes the low-frequency winning mode, and after the opening / closing execution mode ends, the winning / winning lottery mode becomes the high-probability mode and the support mode becomes the high-frequency support mode. is there. The high-frequency support mode continues until the lottery result in the winning / winning lottery is the big hit state winning, and the big hit state is shifted accordingly.

  The 15R high-accuracy jackpot result is a jackpot result in which the opening / closing execution mode becomes the high-frequency winning mode, and after the opening / closing execution mode ends, the winning / winning lottery mode becomes the high-probability mode and the support mode becomes the high-frequency support mode. .. The high-frequency support mode continues until the lottery result in the winning / winning lottery is the big hit state winning, and the big hit state is shifted accordingly.

  In addition, the normal game state in relation to each of the above modes does not mean the opening / closing execution mode, but the winning / winning lottery mode is the low-probability mode and the support mode is the low-frequency support mode.

  In the distribution table, among the values of the jackpot type counter C2 of “0 to 29”, “0 to 9” correspond to the 15R low-probability jackpot result, and “10 to 14” are the implicit 2R high-probability jackpot result. "15 to 19" corresponds to the explicit 2R high-accuracy jackpot result, and "20 to 29" corresponds to the 15R high-accuracy jackpot result.

  In addition, as a kind of the miss result in the win / loss lottery, a special miss result which does not occur in the win / win lottery mode and the support mode after the transition to the opening / closing execution mode of the low frequency winning mode may be included. In the configuration in which both the implicit 2R high-precision jackpot result and the special out-of-range result are set as described above, the opening / closing execution mode is shifted to the low frequency winning mode, and the support mode is changed to the previous mode. While common in that it is maintained, while the transition mode of the win / loss lottery mode is different, for example, when one of the implicit 2R high-precision jackpot result or the special out-of-range result occurs in the normal gaming state. , It is possible to make the player predict which result it actually corresponds to.

  The reach random number counter C3 is configured such that the reach random number counter C3 is incremented by 1 in the range of 0 to 238, for example, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The reach random number counter C3 is regularly updated and is stored in the reserved storage area 164a at the timing when the game ball wins the upper working opening 123 or the lower working opening 124.

  Here, the reach display is set in the pachinko machine 110 as a kind of display effect in the symbol display device 131. The reach display includes a symbol display device 131 capable of performing variable display of symbols, and the stop display result after the variable display is specially displayed in the game times in which the open / close execution mode of the variable winning device 122 is the high frequency winning mode. In the resulting gaming machine, at the stage before the variable display of the symbols on the symbol display device 131 is started and before the stop display result is derived and displayed, the player is made to think that the special display result is likely to be the variable display state. Is a display state for.

  In the reach display, the symbols are stopped and displayed for a part of the plurality of symbol columns displayed on the display surface of the symbol display device 131, so that a combination of the jackpot symbols corresponding to the occurrence of the high frequency winning mode can be obtained. It includes a display state in which reach symbol combinations that may be established are displayed, and variable display of symbols is displayed in the remaining symbol columns in that state. In addition, while displaying the combination of reach symbols as described above, while performing variable display of the symbols in the remaining symbol columns, and displaying the predetermined character or the like as a moving image in the background image, the reach effect is performed. , A combination of reach patterns is reduced or hidden, and a predetermined character or the like is displayed as a moving image on substantially the entire display surface to provide a reach effect.

  The reach display is executed irrespective of the value of the reach random number counter C3 in the game time when the game is switched to the open / close execution mode which is the high frequency winning mode. Further, in the game time that does not shift to the open / close execution mode, it is executed when the reach random number counter C3 acquired at a predetermined timing with reference to the reach table stored in the ROM 163 corresponds to the occurrence of the reach display. .. That is, the numerical information of the reach random number counter C3 is used to determine whether or not the reach display is executed. However, when determining the type of reach display, the numerical information of the reach random number counter C3 is not used.

  The fluctuation type counter CS is configured to be incremented by 1 in order within the range of 0 to 198, for example, and then returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The fluctuation type counter CS is used in determining the fluctuation display time in the special figure display unit 133 and the fluctuation display time of the symbol in the symbol display device 131 in the MPU 162. The variation type counter CS is updated by each of timer interrupt processing described later, and when the variation display on the special figure display unit 133 is started and the variation pattern of the symbol display device 131 is started, the variation type counter CS is determined. The value is retrieved. When determining the variable display time, the variable display time table stored in advance in the variable display time table storage area of the ROM 163 is referred to.

  Here, when it is decided to generate the reach display based on the numerical value information obtained from the reach random number counter C3, or because it is the game time to shift to the open / close execution mode which is the high frequency winning mode, the reach is reached. When it is determined to generate the display, the type of reach display is determined by using the numerical information acquired from the variation type counter CS. Each reach display differs in the type of character that appears in the reach display, the period in which the reach display is executed, and the like.

  The electric accessory release counter C4 is configured so that, for example, it is sequentially incremented by 1 in the range of 0 to 250, and then returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The electric accessory release counter C4 is periodically updated and is stored in the electric accessory holding area 164c provided in the RWM 164 at the timing when the game ball wins the through gate 125. Then, at a predetermined timing, a lottery is performed as to whether or not the electric accessory 124a is controlled to be in the open state based on the stored value of the electric accessory release counter C4.

<Processing executed by MPU 162 of main controller 160>
Next, the timer interrupt processing executed by the MPU 162 will be described. FIG. 63 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt processing executed by the MPU 162. The timer interrupt process is activated periodically (for example, 4 msec).

  In the timer interrupt process, first, a power failure information storage process is executed in step S1901. In the power failure information storage processing, it is monitored whether or not a power failure signal corresponding to the occurrence of power interruption is received from the power failure monitoring board 165, and when the occurrence of the power failure is specified, the power failure flag of the RWM 164 is set to "1". To do. When the power failure flag is set to "1", the power failure processing is executed after the current timer interrupt processing is completed.

  In a succeeding step S1902, lottery random number updating processing is executed. In the random number updating process for lottery, the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the electric accessory release counter C4 are updated. Specifically, after the current numerical value information is sequentially read from the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the electric accessory release counter C4, and the read numerical value information is incremented by 1, respectively. , The process of overwriting the counter of the reading source is executed. In this case, when the counter value reaches the maximum value, it is cleared to "0".

  Thereafter, in step S1903, the random number initial value updating process is executed, and in step S1904, the fluctuation counter updating process is executed. In the random number initial value updating process, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated, and in the variation counter updating process, the variation type counter CS is updated. In a succeeding step S1905, a game stop determination process is executed. In the game stop determination process, it is monitored whether or not the progress of the game should be stopped, and if the situation is such that the progress of the game should be stopped, the execution of the process for advancing the game is stopped.

  After that, in step S1906, it is determined whether or not the progress of the game is stopped, and the processing of step S1907 and thereafter is executed on condition that the progress of the game is not stopped.

  In step S1907, port output processing is executed. In the port output process, when the output information is set in the previous timer interrupt process, a process for outputting to the various driving units corresponding to the output information is executed.

  In a succeeding step S1908, a reading process is executed. In the reading process, signals other than the power failure signal and the winning signal are read, and the read information is stored for use in future processes.

  In the following step S1909, the signals received from the detection sensors provided in the general winning opening 121, the variable winning device 122, the upper operating opening 123, the lower operating opening 124 and the through gate 125 are read, and the read information is handled. The winning detection processing for performing the above processing is executed. In step S1910, timer update processing for collectively updating the numerical information of the predetermined timer counter provided in RWM 164 is executed. Further, in step S1911, a fraud detection process of monitoring whether or not a predetermined event set as a fraudulent monitoring target has occurred is executed.

  In a succeeding step S1912, an output setting process of the prize ball command is executed. In the output setting process, as a result of the winning detection process, when it is specified that the game ball has entered any one of the general winning opening 121, the variable winning device 122, the upper working opening 123 and the lower working opening 124, The prize ball command corresponding to the place where the ball has entered is output to the payout control device 170. The payout control device 170 drives and controls the payout device 171 so that the number of game balls corresponding to the received prize ball command is paid out to the upper plate 146a or the lower plate 147a.

  In a succeeding step S1913, as input state monitoring processing, disconnection confirmation of each winning detection sensor and opening confirmation of the gaming machine main body 112 are performed based on the information read in the reading processing of step S1908.

  In a succeeding step S1914, special figure special electric power control processing for performing execution control of game times and execution control of opening / closing execution mode is executed. The special figure special power control process will be described in detail later.

  In a succeeding step S1915, a universal figure / universal control process is executed. In the normal / universal power control process, a process for acquiring numerical value information of the electric accessory release counter C4, which will be described later, is executed when a prize is given to the through gate 125, and the numerical value information is stored. If the numerical information is present, the open determination is performed, and the process for performing the effect for the general figure is executed with the open determination as a trigger. In addition, based on the result of the open determination, a process of opening and closing the electric accessory 124a of the lower working port 124 is executed.

  In the following step S1916, based on the processing results of the immediately preceding steps S1914 and S1915, the output information for updating the display content of the special figure display unit 133 is set and the display content of the public figure display unit 134 is updated. Set the output information to enable it.

  In a succeeding step S1917, a demo display process for making the display content of the symbol display device 131 for standby display in a situation where both the game time and the opening / closing execution mode are not executed is executed.

  In subsequent step S1918, external information setting processing is executed so as to control the start and end of the output of the external signal according to the processing results of various processing executed in the timer interrupt processing this time. If an affirmative decision is made in step S1906, or after the processing of steps S1907 to S1918 has been executed, this timer interrupt processing is terminated.

  FIG. 64 is a flowchart showing the special map special power control process (step S1914).

  In the special figure special electric power control process, first, in step S2001, a process of acquiring hold information is executed. In the process of acquiring the hold information, it is determined whether or not a prize has been paid to the upper working opening 123 or the lower working opening 124, and if a winning has occurred, the number of holdings in the holding storage area 164a is the upper limit value ( In this embodiment, it is determined whether it is less than “4”). When the number of reservations is less than the upper limit value, the number of reservations is incremented by 1, and the numerical information of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 updated in the previous step S1902 are held. It is stored in the first holding area among the empty holding areas RE1 to RE4 of the area RE.

  In addition, when the winnings to the upper working opening 123 and the lower working opening 124 occur at the same time, the processing for acquiring the holding information is performed a plurality of times within the range in which the processing for acquiring the holding information is executed once. Run.

  After executing the acquisition processing of the hold information in step S2001, the process proceeds to step S2002. In step S2002, the process of reading the information of the special figure special power counter provided in the RWM 164 is executed, and in step S2003, the process of reading the special figure special power address table from the ROM 163 is executed. Then, in step S2004, a process of acquiring a start address corresponding to the information of the special figure special electric counter from the special figure special electric address table is executed.

  Here, the processing contents of steps S2002 to S2004 will be described.

  As described above, the special figure special electric power control process includes a process related to the game turning effect and a process related to the opening / closing execution mode. In this case, as the process related to the game turn effect, there are a special figure variation start process (step S2006) for starting the game turn effect and a process for advancing the game turn effect. A certain special figure changing process (step S2007) and a special figure fixing process (step S2008), which is a process for ending the effect for game play, are set.

  In addition, as the processing related to the opening / closing execution mode, the special electricity start processing (step S2009), which is processing for controlling the opening of the opening / closing execution mode, and the special electricity, which is processing for controlling the open state of the variable winning a prize device 122. Opening process (step 2010), special electric closing process (step S2011), which is a process for controlling the closed state of the variable winning device 122, and the ending of the opening / closing execution mode and the game state at the end of the opening / closing execution mode. The special electric power ending process (step S2012), which is a process for controlling the shift of No. 3, is set.

  In such a processing configuration, the special figure special telephone counter is a counter for the MPU 162 to know which of the above-mentioned plural types of processing should be executed. The start address of the program for executing the above-mentioned plural kinds of processing is set in correspondence with the numerical information of the special electric counter.

  In this case, the start address SA0 is the start address of the program for executing the special figure variation start process (step S2006), and the start address SA1 is the program address for executing the special figure variation process (step S2007). The start address SA2 is a start address of a program for executing the special figure finalizing process (step S2008), and the start address SA3 is a program for executing the special electric power start process (step S2009). The start address SA4 is the start address of the program for executing the special electric power releasing process (step S2010), and the start address SA5 is the program for executing the special electric power closing process (step S2011). Is the start address, and the start address SA6 is Electrically movable device control termination processing is the starting address of a program for executing (step S2012).

  The special map special electric counter controls the special figure special electric control at the next processing time when the condition for updating the numerical information when the processing corresponding to the currently stored numerical information is completed is satisfied. One addition, one subtraction or "0" is cleared (initialized) corresponding to the processing executed in the processing. Therefore, in the special figure special power control processing at each processing time, it is only necessary to execute the processing according to the numerical information set in the special figure special power counter.

  After executing the process of step S2004, a process of jumping to the process indicated by the start address acquired in step S2004 is executed in step S2005. Specifically, if the acquired start address is SA0, the process jumps to the special figure variation start process of step S2006. In the special figure variation start process, various determination processes are executed on condition that the pending information is stored on hold, and the game display in which the variable display is performed on the symbol display device 131 and the special figure display unit 133 is started. Execute the process. The details will be described later.

  If the acquired start address is SA1, the process jumps to the special figure changing process in step S2007. In the special figure changing process, a process of determining whether or not it is the timing before the fixed display during the duration of the game time is executed, and if it is before the fixed display, the display of the pattern on the special map display unit 133 A process for regularly changing the mode is executed.

  By the way, instead of waiting in the special figure changing process until it becomes the fixed display timing, if it is not the fixed display timing, after performing the process for regularly changing the above The process ends. Therefore, after the effect for game use is started, the special figure changing process is started each time the special figure special power control process is started until the fixed display timing comes. Further, when it comes to the time of finalizing display, by adding 1 to the numerical information of the special map special electric counter, the numerical information of the counter corresponds to the special figure changing process from the special figure changing process. Update to what you did.

  If the acquired start address is SA2, the process jumps to the special figure fixing process in step S2008. In the special figure confirmation process, in order to display the final stop display of the stop result of the current game on the symbol display device 131, a final stop command is transmitted to the sound emission control device 190, and at the same time, the special pattern display unit 133 displays the pattern. The display mode is a display mode corresponding to the lottery result of the current game. Further, in the special figure finalizing process, it is determined whether or not the period during the finalized display has passed, and if the period has passed, it is determined whether or not the transition to the open / close execution mode occurs. When the transition to the open / close execution mode occurs, the process for the mode transition is executed.

  By the way, instead of waiting in the special figure finalizing process until the fixed display period elapses, if the special period finalizing process has not elapsed, this special figure finalizing process ends. Therefore, after the fixed display is started, the special figure fixing process is started every time the special drawing special power control process is started until the period of the fixed display is elapsed. In addition, when the period during the fixed display has elapsed, the numerical information of the special figure special power counter is initialized (that is, "0" is cleared) in the situation where the transition to the open / close execution mode does not occur, and the transition to the open / close execution mode is performed. In such a situation that the value of the special figure special electric power counter is incremented by 1, the numerical information of the counter is updated from the value corresponding to the special figure fixing process to the value corresponding to the special electric power start processing.

  If the acquired start address is SA3, the process jumps to the special electric power start process of step S2009. In the special power start process, an opening command indicating that the opening / closing execution mode is started is transmitted to the sound emission control device 190. Further, in the special electric power starting process, it is determined whether or not the opening period of the opening / closing execution mode has elapsed. When the opening period has not elapsed, the special electric power start processing is ended instead of waiting in the special electric power start processing. Therefore, after the opening effect in the opening / closing execution mode is started, the special power start processing is started each time the special map special power control processing is started until the opening period elapses. In addition, when the opening period has elapsed, by adding 1 to the numerical information of the special-character special electric power counter, the numerical information of the counter is updated from the value corresponding to the special electric power start processing to the value corresponding to the special electric power open processing. ..

  If the acquired start address is SA4, the process jumps to the special electric power releasing processing of step S2010. In the special electric current open process, one round game is started and it is determined whether or not the ending condition of the round game is satisfied. When the ending condition is not satisfied, the process during special electric power releasing is not waited, but the process for monitoring the satisfaction of the ending condition is executed, and then the special electric power releasing process is ended. When the above termination condition is met, by adding 1 to the numerical information of the special map special electric power counter, the numerical information of the counter is changed from one corresponding to the special electric power open processing to one corresponding to the special electric close processing. Update.

  If the acquired start address is SA5, the process jumps to the special electric power closing process in step S2011. In the special electric closed process, a process for ending one round game is executed. Also, in the interval period between round games, it is determined whether or not the interval period has elapsed. When the interval period has not elapsed, the special electric power closing process is terminated instead of waiting in the special electric power closing process. Therefore, when the interval period is started, the special electric power closing control process is activated each time the special figure special electric power control process is activated until the period elapses. Further, when the interval period has elapsed, the numerical information of the special map special electric power counter is decremented by 1, and the numerical information of the counter is updated from the value corresponding to the special electric power closing processing to the special electric power opening processing. To do.

  On the other hand, in the special electric closing process for the last round game, after executing the process of ending the round game of 1, the numerical information of the special figure special electric counter is incremented by 1, and the numerical information of the counter is changed to the special electric closing process. Update from the corresponding one to the one corresponding to the special telephone end process.

  If the acquired start address is SA6, the process jumps to the special electric power termination process in step S2012. In the special power end processing, an ending command indicating that the opening / closing execution mode is ended is transmitted to the sound emission control device 190. Further, in the special electric power termination processing, it is determined whether or not the ending period of the opening / closing execution mode has elapsed. If the ending period has not elapsed, the special electric power ending processing is ended instead of waiting in the special electric power ending processing. Therefore, after the ending effect in the opening / closing execution mode is started, the special electric power ending process is activated each time the special figure special electric power control process is activated until the ending period elapses. In addition, when the ending period has elapsed, after executing the process for setting the game state (open / close lottery mode and support mode) after the opening / closing execution mode, the numerical information of the special map special electricity counter can be initialized. , The numerical information of the counter is updated from the one corresponding to the special electricity ending process to the one corresponding to the special figure variation starting process.

  FIG. 65 is a flowchart showing the special figure variation start processing (step S2006).

  In the special figure fluctuation start process, first, in step S2101, it is determined whether the number N of reservations is 1 or more. When the number N of reservations is "0", this special figure fluctuation start process is ended as it is. If the number N of reservations is 1 or more, a data setting process is executed in step S2102.

  In the data setting process, the number N of reservations is first subtracted, and the data stored in the first reservation area RE1 of the reservation area RE is moved to the execution area AE. Then, the process of shifting the data stored in each of the holding areas RE1 to RE4 of the holding area RE is executed. This data shift process is a process of sequentially shifting the data stored in the first holding area RE1 to the fourth holding area RE4 to the lower area side, and clears the data in the first holding area RE1 and The data in each area is shifted in the order of holding area RE2 → first holding area RE1, third holding area RE3 → second holding area RE2, fourth holding area RE4 → third holding area RE3. At this time, a shift command may be set and transmitted as an output target for causing the voice emission control device 190 to recognize that the data in the holding area has been shifted.

  In a succeeding step S2103, a win / fail judgment process is executed. In the win / loss determination process, first, it is determined whether or not the win / loss lottery mode is the high-probability mode. In the high probability mode, by referring to the high probability mode win / loss table provided in the ROM 163, the information stored in the execution area AE for determining the win / fail, that is, the numerical information related to the jackpot random number counter C1. It is determined whether or not matches with the jackpot numerical information for high probability. Further, in the case of the low-probability mode, by referring to the win / fail table for the low-probability mode provided in the ROM 163, the numerical information related to the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the execution area AE is the jackpot value for the low probability. It is determined whether or not the information matches.

  In a succeeding step S2104, it is determined whether or not the result of the win / loss determination process in step S2103 is the jackpot winning result. If it is a jackpot winning result, a distribution determination process is executed in step S2105. In the distribution determination process, information for distribution determination among the information stored in the execution area AE, that is, numerical information related to the jackpot type counter C2 is grasped. Then, by referring to the distribution table provided in the ROM 163, it is specified which jackpot result the numerical information related to the jackpot type counter C2 thus grasped corresponds to. Specifically, which of the 15R low-probability jackpot result, the unspecified 2R high-probability jackpot result, the explicit 2R high-probability jackpot result, and the 15R high-probability jackpot result is identified is identified.

  In a succeeding step S2106, a stop result setting process for the jackpot result is executed. Specifically, in the game time relating to the current fluctuation start, the information on the pattern mode finally stopped and displayed on the special figure display unit 133 is specified from the stop result table for the jackpot result stored in advance in the ROM 163. , And stores the specified information in the RWM 164. In this big hit result stop result table, information on the form of the pattern stopped and displayed on the special figure display unit 133 is set differently for each kind of big hit result.

  In a succeeding step S2107, flag setting processing corresponding to the distribution determination result is executed. Specifically, the RWM 164 is provided with a flag corresponding to each kind of jackpot result, and in step S2107, among the flags corresponding to each kind of jackpot result, the flag corresponding to the distribution determination result of step S2105. Set "1" to the flag.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S2104 that the result is not the jackpot, the stop result setting process for the disengagement result is executed in step S2108. Specifically, in the game time of this variation start, the information of the mode of the pattern to be finally stopped and displayed on the special figure display unit 133 is specified from the stop result table for the deviation result stored in advance in the ROM 163. , And stores the specified information in the RWM 164. The information on the pattern mode selected in this case is different from the information on the pattern mode selected in the case of the jackpot result.

  After the processing of either step S2107 or step S2108 is executed, the display continuation time grasping processing is executed in step S2109. In this processing, the numerical information of the fluctuation type counter CS is acquired. In addition, it is determined whether or not the reach display is generated on the symbol display device 131 in this game time. Specifically, it is determined that the reach display is generated when the game time related to the variation start this time is the most advantageous jackpot result or the low-probability jackpot result. Further, if neither the big hit result nor the numerical value information about the reach random number counter C3 stored in the execution area AE is the numerical value information corresponding to the occurrence of the reach, it is determined that the reach display is generated.

  When it is determined that the reach display is generated, the reach generation display continuation time table stored in the ROM 163 is referred to, and the display continuation time information corresponding to the numerical value information of the fluctuation type counter CS of this time is acquired. On the other hand, if it is determined that the reach display does not occur, the display duration time table for reach non-occurrence stored in the ROM 163 is referred to display the display duration time information corresponding to the numerical value information of the variation type counter CS this time. get. By the way, the display duration that can be obtained by referring to the reach non-occurrence display duration table is different from the display duration that can be obtained by referring to the reach occurrence display duration table.

  The display continuation time information when the reach does not occur is set so that the display continuation time becomes shorter as the number N of reservations is larger. In addition, when the support mode is the high-frequency support mode, compared to the case where the support frequency is the low-frequency support mode, the reach non-reach time is selected so that a shorter display duration is selected as compared with the case where the number of hold information is the same. An occurrence display duration table is set. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the configuration may be such that the display continuation time does not change according to the number N of holds and the support mode, and the above relationship may be reversed. Further, the above configuration may be applied to the display continuation time when the reach occurs. In addition, a display continuation time table may be set individually for each of various jackpot results, the case of out-reach, and the case of out-of-reach without outreach. In this case, the display continuation time is distributed according to each game result.

  In the following step S2110, the information on the display continuation time acquired in step S2109 is set in the special figure special power timer counter. The updating of the numerical information set in the timer counter is executed by the timer updating process (FIG. 63) already described. By the way, as the effect for the game use, the variable display of the symbol on the special figure display unit 133 and the variable display of the symbol on the symbol display device 131 are performed, but when each of these variable displays is finished, the game time is changed. In the state in which the stop result is displayed (the state in which the predetermined symbol combination is waiting on the activated line in the symbol display device 131), the final display (final stop display) is performed for the final time (final stop time). In this case, the display continuation time acquired in step S2109 is the time obtained by subtracting the fixed time from the total time for one game. In this respect, the display continuation time can be rephrased as the time before confirmation (time before final stop).

  In a succeeding step S2111, variation command selection processing is executed. Here, the variation command will be described with reference to FIG. 66. FIG. 66 (a) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the data structure of the change command MC, and FIG. 66 (b) is for explaining the command table CMT stored in advance in the ROM 163 of the main control device 160. FIG.

  The variation command MC instructs the MPU 192 of the sound emission control device 190 to start the game-use effect, and mainly for recognizing the display duration and the content of the game result in the game-use effect. This is a command output from the MPU 162 of the control device 160. The fluctuation command MC has a multi-byte structure. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 66 (a), an upper byte MC1 in which data indicating that the command MC itself is a fluctuation is set, It has a lower byte MC2 in which data indicating the display duration and the contents of the game result is set. The upper byte MC1 and the lower byte MC2 each have a data amount of 1 byte (8 bits).

  Although there are a plurality of types of variation commands MC, the data of the upper byte MC1 is common and the data of the lower byte MC2 is different among the plurality of types of variation commands MC. The lower byte MC2 exists for the number of combinations of the type of display duration and the type of game result. Specifically, 51 kinds of lower byte MC2 of 51 × 5 are prepared in advance corresponding to that the game duration is set to 51 kinds and the game result is set to 5 kinds.

  When specifying the lower byte MC2 in the MPU 162 of the main controller 160, the command table CMT stored in advance in the ROM 163 is referred to. In the command table CMT, as shown in FIG. 66 (b), the lower byte MC2 is uniquely associated with one-to-one correspondence with any combination of 51 types of display durations and 5 types of game results. It is the defined table data.

  In the variation command selection processing of step S2111 in the special figure variation start processing (FIG. 65), first, the command table CMT is read from the ROM 163, and the display duration time grasped in step S2109 and the step S2103 and step S2105 are performed. The data of the lower byte MC2 corresponding to the combination with the grasped game result is read from the command table CMT.

  By the way, since the display duration obtained by referring to the reach non-occurrence display duration table as described above is different from the display duration obtained by referring to the reach occurrence display duration table, the lower byte Even if the data indicating the presence or absence of the reach occurrence is not directly set in the MC2, the voice emission control device 190 can identify the presence or absence of the reach occurrence from the information of the display duration time. In this regard, it can be said that the lower byte MC2 includes data indicating whether or not reach has occurred.

  In the following step S2112, the data of the upper byte MC1 is read from the ROM 163, and the fluctuation command MC including the combination of the read data of the upper byte MC1 and the data of the lower byte MC2 read in the above step S2111 is output. Set. As a result, the variation command MC is transmitted to the voice emission control device 190.

  After the process of step S2112 is executed, the variable display of the pattern on the special figure display unit 133 is started in step S2113. In a succeeding step S2114, the special figure special power counter is incremented by 1. In this case, since the numerical information of the special figure special electric counter is "0" when the special figure fluctuation start process is executed, the numerical information of the special figure special electric counter is "1" when the process of step S2114 is executed. Will be After that, the special figure variation start processing is ended.

<Processing executed by MPU 192 of the sound emission control device 190>
Next, the game time start setting process executed by the MPU 192 of the voice emission control device 190 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 67. The game time start setting process is started when the MPU 192 specifies that a command is received in the command monitoring process executed at a predetermined cycle (for example, 2 msec).

  First, in step S2201, the upper byte of the received command is read, and in subsequent step S2202, it is determined whether the command is the variation command MC. The MPU 192 of the sound emission control device 190 receives a plurality of types of commands from the main control device 160. For example, when it is time to end the effect for game play, a final stop command is received, and when it is time to start the opening / closing execution mode, an opening command is received and the variable winning device 122 is activated. When it is time to open, it receives an opening command, when it is time to close the variable winning a prize device 122, when it is time to receive a closing command and end the opening / closing execution mode , Receives the ending command. Each of these commands has a 2-byte structure consisting of a high-order byte and a low-order byte, and data indicating the type of its command is set in the high-order byte. Therefore, by checking the upper byte data as described above, it is possible to determine whether or not the variation command MC is received.

  When a negative determination is made in step S2202, the game time start setting process is ended as it is, and when an affirmative determination is made in step S2202, a game time effect is started in steps S2203 to S2210. Execute the process.

  In step S2203, the lower byte MC2 of the received variation command MC is read. In the lower byte MC2, as described above, the display continuation time and the content of the game result are set.

  Here, while the lower byte MC2 is set as an 8-bit data amount, the display duration is set to 51 types of "time 1" to "time 51" as shown in FIG. 66 (b). In addition, there are 5 types of game results: "out-of-range result", "15R low-probability jackpot result", "implicit 2R high-probability jackpot result", "explicit 2R high-probability jackpot result", "15R high-probability jackpot result". ing. Then, even if some of the bits of the 8-bit data are set as bits for specifying the type of display duration, and the remaining bits are set as bits for specifying the type of game result, It becomes impossible. For example, when 6 bits are assigned as the bit for specifying the display duration and 2 bits are assigned as the bit for identifying the game result, 51 or more kinds of data are designated in the bit for identifying the display duration. On the other hand, only 4 types of data can be specified with the bit for specifying the game result. Further, for example, when 3 bits are assigned as bits for specifying the game result and 5 bits are assigned as bits for specifying the display duration, 5 or more kinds of data are assigned as the bits for specifying the game result. While it can be specified, only 32 types of data can be specified by the bit for specifying the display duration time.

  On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 110, the 8-bit lower byte MC2 is treated as a decimal number aggregate value (“255” is the maximum value), and the aggregate value is used as the number of types of display duration and the type of game result. Among the numbers, the type of the display duration is specified by the quotient when divided by the specific number (specifically, "5") obtained by adding 1 to the number of types on the smaller side, and the type of the game result is specified by the remainder. ing. In other words, when the maximum value is “255” and the specific number is “5”, there are at least 51 types of quotients from “0” to “50”, and the remainder corresponding to all of these quotients. There are five types of “0”, “1”, “2”, “3”, and “4”. Therefore, the type of display continuation time is specified by the type of quotient data, and the type of game result is specified by the remaining data type.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 67, with respect to the processing for specifying such data, in step S2204, the division processing of the lower byte MC2 is executed. In the division process, first, a decimal total number is specified from the 8-bit data of the lower byte MC2, and the specified decimal total number is divided by a specific number “5”. In the following step S2205, the quotient data and the remainder data derived by performing the division process are grasped. As a result, it becomes possible for the MPU 162 to specify the type of display continuation time and the type of game result corresponding to the effect for game play this time.

  In a succeeding step S2206, the display continuation time data corresponding to the quotient data is read out by executing the comparison / determination process of the table data for the display continuation time stored in the ROM 193 and the quotient data. Then, in step S2207, measurement of the display duration time is started. In a succeeding step S2208, a lottery process of the notice effect corresponding to the above-mentioned remainder data is executed.

  The notice effect is a condition for indicating to the player whether or not the expectation of a jackpot result is high in a situation where the symbols are displayed in a variable manner in all the symbol columns Z1 to Z2 of the symbol display device 131. This is performed by displaying a character for a notice effect, a background image, or a moving image on the pattern display device 131, for example. In addition, a plurality of types of notice effects are set so that the degree of expectation as a jackpot result is different.

  In the lottery processing of the notice production, the occurrence probability of the notice production is set to be lowest when the result is out of order and is highest when the result is 15R high-precision jackpot, and the lottery of the notice production is performed. In the case of winning, a type of advance notice effect lottery for deciding which advance notice effect to execute is performed. In the lottery process of the notice effect, the remaining data is used as it is, and the type of the game result is specified.

  In a succeeding step S2209, a data table corresponding to the lower byte MC2 read in the above step S2203 and the result of the advance notice lottery processing in the above step S2208 is read from the ROM 193. The data table is a table in which the light emitting mode of the display light emitting unit 144 and the sound outputting mode from the speaker unit 145 in the game reproduction effect are determined in time series, and the MPU 192 follows the data determined in the data table. By controlling the display light emitting unit 144 and the speaker unit 145, the light emitting effect and the sound effect corresponding to the current display duration, the game result, and the lottery result of the notice effect are executed.

  Here, the reading of the data table is not performed by referring to the three parameters of the display duration time, the game result, and the lottery result of the notice effect, but the two parameters of the lower byte MC2 and the lottery result of the notice effect are referred to. With this configuration, the data configuration and the processing configuration for specifying the data table can be simplified. Even if the data table is read in this way, the lower byte MC2 corresponds to the combination of the display duration and the game result on a one-to-one basis as described above, so the display duration and the game result. Also, it becomes possible to read the data table corresponding to the lottery result of the notice production.

  After that, in step S2210, after outputting the sub side variation command to the display control device 200, the present game time start setting process is ended. The sub-side variation command has a 3-byte data configuration, the upper 2 bytes have the same data configuration as the variation command MC2, and the lower 1 byte includes the preliminary result lottery result data. Be done. In the display control device 200, by receiving the sub-side variation command, the display continuation time, the game result, and the lottery result of the notice effect are grasped with respect to the effect for this game use, and a mode corresponding to the grasped result is obtained. The display control of the symbol display device 131 is executed.

  The display control device 200 displays the symbols in a variable manner over the display duration time extracted from the sub-side variation command, and displays the stop mode corresponding to the type of the game result extracted from the sub-side variation command. In this state, the variable display of symbols is ended. Further, the display control device 200 causes the display effect during the variable display of the symbols to be performed in a manner corresponding to the display duration, the type of the game result, and the lottery result of the notice effect.

  According to this embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects are exhibited.

  In the MPU 192 of the sound emission control device 190, the aggregate value for division is calculated from the lower byte MC2 of the variation command MC, and the quotient data and the remainder data are calculated by dividing the aggregate value by a specific number, and the quotient data Is used to specify the display continuation period in the game reproduction effect, and the remaining data is used to specify the game result determined as a result of the internal lottery in the MPU 162 of the main control device 160. As a result, as compared with the configuration in which the data for specifying the display continuation period and the data for specifying the game result are individually transmitted as commands, it is possible to reduce the data capacity necessary for performing each of the above-mentioned specifications.

  In addition, the quotient data and the remainder data when the aggregate value for division is divided by a specific number correspond to the data for specifying the display continuation period and the data for specifying the game result, respectively. Therefore, it is not necessary to execute the process using all the bits of the lower byte MC2 in each of the processes for specifying each of the above. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the processing load.

  The lower byte MC2 is set so that the quotient data exists within a range where all types of residual data can be taken. Thereby, even if the combination of the data for specifying the display continuation period and the data for specifying the game result is not finely adjusted on the lower byte MC2 side, any combination of these data is derived from the lower byte MC2. It becomes possible to do.

  By the way, in a configuration in which the number of types of quotient data and the number of types of remainder data are not 2 to the n-th power, the total value which is a decimal value is calculated from the binary value of the lower byte MC2 having data of 4 bits or more. In order to specify the display continuation period, the quotient data and the remainder data when the total value is divided by a specific number are used as the data for specifying the display continuation period and the data for specifying the game result. The data capacity of at least 1 bit can be reduced as compared with the configuration in which each of the data and the data for specifying the game result are individually set as binary data. Then, by reducing the data capacity for one bit in this way, it is possible to set a large number of types of display continuation periods and types of game results, while setting the lower byte MC2 of the variation command MC to 1 It becomes possible to fit in a byte.

  In the configuration in which the display continuation period is specified by the quotient data obtained as a result of the division processing for the lower byte MC2, and the game result is specified by the remainder data, the lower byte MC2 is directly referred to when reading the data table. As a result, the processing load of the processing for reading the data table can be reduced.

<Modification of Third Embodiment>
It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the contents described in the above embodiment, and may be carried out as follows, for example. Incidentally, each of the following configurations may be applied individually to the above-described embodiment, or part or all of them may be combined and applied to the above-described embodiment.

  (1) The data aggregated in the variation data MC is not limited to the combination of the data for specifying the display duration and the data for specifying the game result, and for example, each symbol row of the symbol display device 131. In the configuration in which the sliding effect is performed in which the variable display of the symbols is temporarily stopped in any of the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 and then the variable display is performed again so that the symbols can be switched, the sliding effect is performed. It may be configured such that the data for specifying whether or not to be displayed and the data for specifying the type of the symbol row for which the sliding effect is performed are collected in the lower byte MC1 together with the data for specifying the display continuation time. In this case, it is necessary to transmit the data for specifying the game result as a type command separately from the variation command.

  (2) The lower byte MC2 is not limited to 8 bits and may be 4 bits, 5 bits, 7 bits or 9 bits or more. Even in this case, the lower byte MC2 is set so that the quotient data exists within the range in which the remainder data of all types can be taken, and the number of kinds of the quotient data and the number of kinds of the remainder data are “2 to the n-th power”. (N is an integer of 0 or more) ”, it is possible to reduce the data capacity of at least 1 bit.

  (3) The specific number when the division process is performed on the lower byte MC2 is not limited to “5”, and any number equal to or more than 3 is arbitrary, and the number of types of quotient data and the remainder data required It is determined in relation to the number of types.

  (4) In the above embodiment, while the display continuation time corresponding to the quotient data resulting from the division process for the lower byte MC2 is read from the display continuation time table, the remainder data is used as it is as the game result data. However, instead of this, the quotient data may be used as it is as the display duration time data, and the remainder data may be used as it is as the game result data. The display duration time corresponding to the quotient data is displayed as the display duration time. A configuration may be adopted in which the game result data corresponding to the remainder data is read from the game result table while being read from the table.

<Regarding Features Extracted from the Above Embodiments>
The features extracted from each of the above-described embodiments will be described below, showing effects and the like as necessary. It should be noted that, in the following, for ease of understanding, the configuration corresponding to each of the above-described embodiments is appropriately shown in parentheses or the like, but is not limited to the specific configuration shown in brackets or the like.

<Feature A group>
Features A1. First data (table group in the first embodiment) obtained based on execution of predetermined processing (lottery processing in the CPU 71 in the first embodiment, special figure variation start processing in the MPU 162 in the third embodiment) For executing the first process by using the data for identifying the data, the data for identifying the display continuation period in the third embodiment) (step S1304 in the CPU 71 in the first embodiment). A function of executing the process of step S1308, a function of executing the process of step S2206 in the MPU 192 in the third embodiment),
The second data (data for specifying the limited number data in the first embodiment, data for specifying the game result in the third embodiment) obtained based on the execution of the predetermined process is used. Second processing executing means for executing the second processing (a function of executing the processing of step S904 in the CPU 71 in the first embodiment, a function of executing the processing of step S2209 in the MPU 192 in the third embodiment),
Equipped with
The first data obtained based on the execution of the predetermined process has a plurality of types so that the process content of the first process is different.
The second data obtained based on the execution of the predetermined process has a plurality of types such that the contents of the second process are different.
The gaming machine is
Derivation means for deriving a plurality of standard data (reference data in the first embodiment, lower byte MC2 in the third embodiment) having a data amount of a prescribed number of bits according to the result of the predetermined processing. (A function of executing the processing of step S1301 in the CPU 71 in the first embodiment, a function of executing the processing of step S2111 in the MPU 162 in the third embodiment),
A calculating unit that calculates a total value for division from the reference data derived by the deriving unit and calculates quotient data and remainder data when the total value is divided by a specific number (CPU 71 in the first embodiment). Function for executing the process of step S1302 in step S1302, and a function for executing the process of step S2204 in the MPU 192 in the third embodiment).
Equipped with
The first processing execution means executes the first processing by using the quotient data as the first data or by using the first data corresponding to the quotient data.
The second processing execution means executes the second processing by using the remainder data as the second data or by using the second data corresponding to the remainder data. And the gaming machine.

  According to the characteristic A1, the reference data in which the first data and the second data are aggregated is derived, and the first processing and the second processing are executed using the first data and the second data extracted from the reference data. With the configuration, the data capacity necessary for performing the first processing and the second processing can be reduced as compared with the configuration in which the first data and the second data are individually derived.

  In addition, since the quotient data and the remainder data obtained when the aggregate value for division is divided by the specific number correspond to the first data and the second data, respectively, the first process and the second process are performed. In, it is not necessary to execute the process using all the bits of the reference data. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the processing load.

  It should be noted that, as the first processing, the first processing execution means performs at least a comparison determination processing of the first data and the first comparison target data (in the first embodiment, steps S1304 and S1306 in the CPU 71, and a third comparison processing). In the embodiment of the present invention, the processing for deriving the display duration time in the MPU 192 is executed. ”,“ The second processing execution means performs at least the second data as the second processing ”. It is also configured to execute a comparison determination process with respect to the second comparison target data (a process for deriving the limit number data in the CPU 71 in the first embodiment).

  In such a configuration, by adopting the configuration of the characteristic A1 described above, it is necessary to execute the comparison / determination process with the data to be compared for all bits of the reference data in the comparison / determination process in the first process or the second process. Instead, it suffices to execute the comparison / determination process for the bits of the first data or the second data that are smaller than the total number of bits of the reference data. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the processing load. Furthermore, since it is not necessary to correspond to the total number of bits of the reference data for the first comparison target data and the second comparison target data, it is possible to reduce the capacity required to store these comparison target data in advance. Be done.

  In addition, “the reference data is a combination of a plurality of parameters including the result of the predetermined process (a combination of a game situation and a lottery result in the first embodiment, a display duration and a game result in the third embodiment”). It is more effective to adopt the configuration of the above-mentioned feature A1 for the configuration "corresponding to (combination with)".

  Feature A2. The gaming machine according to feature A1, wherein the reference data is set so that the quotient data exists within a range where all types of remainder data can be taken.

  According to the characteristic A2, it is possible to derive an arbitrary combination of the first data and the second data from the reference data without finely adjusting the combination of the first data and the second data on the reference data side. Become.

  Features A3. The specific number is set such that the number of types of the quotient data that can be obtained from the reference data and the number of types of the remainder data that can be obtained from the reference data do not become “2 to the nth power (n is an integer of 0 or more)”. The game machine according to feature A2, which is characterized by being played.

  According to the characteristic A3, the data compression effect when the first data and the second data are aggregated as the reference data is enhanced.

  Features A4. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A3, wherein the specified number of bits is 4 bits or more.

  According to the characteristic A4, the data compression effect when the first data and the second data are aggregated as the reference data is enhanced.

  Features A5. Third processing execution means that executes the third processing corresponding to the contents of both the first data and the second data by using the reference data (executes the processing of step S2210 of the MPU 192 in the third embodiment). A gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A4, which is characterized by having a function.

  According to the characteristic A5, when the third process corresponding to the contents of both the first data and the second data is executed, the third process is not executed using each of the first data and the second data as parameters. Instead, by executing the third process using the reference data as it is as a parameter, the processing load of the third process can be reduced.

Features A6. A pattern display means (reel unit 31) for variably displaying the pattern,
Start operation means (start lever 51) operated to start the variable display of the pattern;
Stop operation means (stop buttons 52 to 54) operated to stop the variable display of the pattern;
A privilege giving means (hopper device 64) for giving a privilege to the player in accordance with the stopped pattern after the variable display of the pattern,
Equipped with
The first processing execution means and the second processing execution means execute processing necessary to stop and control the variable display of the pattern, according to any one of characteristics A1 to A5. Game machine.

  According to the characteristic A6, with respect to the processing for controlling the variable display of the pattern to be stopped, it is possible to achieve the same operational effect as the operational effect of the characteristic A1.

Features A7. A predetermined control execution means for executing the predetermined processing; and a first control means (main controller 160) having the derivation means,
The first control means controls the operation of the control target device (the display light emitting section 144, the speaker section 145) based on the transmission of the command information, and comprises the first processing execution means and the second processing execution. Means and a second control means (sound emission control device 190) having the calculation means,
The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A6, wherein the reference data is included in the predetermined command information.

  According to the feature A7, it is possible to achieve the action and effect described as the action and effect of the feature A1 while reducing the amount of data communicated between the first control unit and the second control unit. ..

The following configurations can be considered as the configurations included in the characteristic A7.
"The predetermined process execution means has a lottery means (function of executing the process of step S2103 in the MPU 162) for performing a lottery process for performing a lottery as to whether or not to give a privilege to the player, as the predetermined process. ,
The second control means executes a specific effect through the operation of the control target device so that the player is provided with an effect corresponding to the lottery result in the lottery means.
The first process execution means uses the first data as the first process to derive an effect duration period when the specific effect is executed,
The second processing execution means uses the second data as the second processing to derive an execution mode of the specific effect. "
<Feature B group>
Feature B1. Specific storage means (combination table storage area 72a of ROM 72 in the first embodiment, which stores a plurality of specific data (combination tables T1 to T3 in the first embodiment, winning bit data WD in the second embodiment) in advance, In the second embodiment, the winning bit data storage area 72b) of the ROM 72,
Specific processing execution means for reading specific data from the specific storage means and executing specific processing corresponding to the specific data (in the first embodiment, the processing of steps S702, S1305, S1307, and S1308 in the CPU 71 is executed. Function, in the second embodiment, a function of executing winning bit data acquisition processing in the CPU 71 and various processing using the winning bit data),
Equipped with
In the specific storage means, a plurality of the specific data are set in a predetermined order,
At least predetermined specific data (third combination table T3 in the first embodiment, winning bit data WD in the second embodiment) of the plurality of specific data is stored in the specific storage means in the following order. In order to be able to specify the address of the set specific data, the data for next designation corresponding to the data amount of itself (header data in the first embodiment, capacity data VD in the second embodiment, corresponding data A game machine characterized by having a CD and header data HD).

  According to the feature B1, it is possible to specify the address of the specific data set in the following order with respect to the predetermined specific data by using the next specifying data included in the predetermined specific data. Further, the next designation data does not indicate the address itself but is data corresponding to the data amount of the predetermined specific data. Therefore, it is not necessary to prepare data that directly indicates the address itself of each specific data. Further, since the predetermined specific data itself includes the next designation data, the data indicating the data amount for each specific data set in the order of the specific data to be read is set to the specific data. There is no need to set it separately. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the data capacity.

Feature B2. The specific data, data is set in bytes,
The next specifying data is in byte units of a start address of the predetermined specific data including the next specifying data and a start address of the specific data set in the next order with respect to the predetermined specific data. The game machine according to feature B1, which is data indicating the number of offsets.

  According to the characteristic B2, since only the offset number in byte unit is set in the data for next designation, the data capacity necessary for setting the data for next designation can be reduced.

Feature B3. As the specific data, variable length data having a different data amount between adjacent specific data in the specific storage means is included,
The gaming machine according to feature B1 or B2, wherein the predetermined specific data is the variable length data.

  According to the characteristic B3, even when the variable length data is included, the addressing can be preferably performed by the configuration of the characteristic B1.

Feature B4. The specific processing execution means reads out the specific data corresponding to the processing result of the special processing (lottery processing in the CPU 71),
Providing sequence data (jump count data in the first embodiment, sequence N data in the second embodiment) indicating the setting sequence of the specific data in the specific storage unit corresponding to the processing result of the special process. Providing means (a function of executing the process of step S1301 in the CPU 71 in the first embodiment, a function of executing the process of step S1701 in the CPU 71 in the second embodiment),
The specific processing execution means reads the specific data corresponding to the processing result of the special processing by using the order data provided by the providing means and the next designation data (first embodiment). Any of the features B1 to B3 characterized by having the function of executing the processing of steps S1601 to S1606 in the CPU 71, and the function of executing the processing of steps S1702 to S1706 in the CPU 71 in the second embodiment). The gaming machine described in 1.

  According to the feature B4, until the specific data corresponding to the order data is obtained, the next specifying data in the next order may be sequentially read using the next specifying data included in each specifying data. This simplifies the process when the specific data is read using the next designation data.

Feature B5. As the specific data, a plurality of fixed-length data (first combination table T1, second combination table T2) having a specified data amount are provided, and the data amount is different between the adjacent specific data in the specific storage means. Having a plurality of long data (third combination table T3),
In the setting order of the specific data in the specific storage unit, the variable length data and the fixed length data are collectively set so that the fixed length data does not enter between the plurality of variable length data,
The predetermined specific data is the variable length data,
The gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B4, wherein the fixed length data does not include the next designation data.

  According to feature B5, the specific data included in the fixed-length data group has a constant data capacity, so that it is not necessary to individually set the next designation data for each fixed-length data, but it can be designated separately on the program. This makes it possible to reduce the data capacity.

Feature B6. The specific processing execution means reads out the specific data corresponding to the processing result of the special processing (lottery processing in the CPU 71),
Of the variable-length data group and the fixed-length data group, the start address in the specific storage means of the target data group including the specific data corresponding to the processing result of the special processing and the processing result of the special processing A providing unit (a function of executing the processes of steps S1401 to S1402, S1501 to S1502, and S1601 to S1602 in the CPU 71) for providing order data indicating the setting order of the specific data in the target data group,
The specific processing execution means,
Reading the specific data corresponding to the processing result of the special processing from the fixed-length data group using the start address and the order data provided by the providing means, and the data corresponding to the specified data amount; 1 read-out means (a function of the CPU 71 for executing the processing of steps S1305 and S1307);
Second reading means for reading specific data corresponding to the processing result of the special processing from the variable length data group by using the start address and the sequence data provided by the providing means, and the next designation data (A function of the CPU 71 for executing the processing of step S1308),
A gaming machine according to feature B5, which is provided with.

  According to the characteristic B6, for variable length data, the next designation data included in each particular data is used to start the next from the particular data of the designated start address until the particular data corresponding to the order data is obtained. The sequential specific data may be sequentially read. This simplifies the process when the specific data is read using the next designation data. For fixed-length data, start from the specified data at the specified start address, and use the specified amount of data specified separately until the specified data corresponding to the order data is used to specify the next specified data. It may be read sequentially. As a result, in the configuration in which the data capacity is reduced by not individually setting the next designation data for the fixed length data, the process of reading the specific data can be simplified.

Feature B7. A pattern display means (reel unit 31) for variably displaying the pattern,
Start operation means (start lever 51) operated to start the variable display of the pattern;
Stop operation means (stop buttons 52 to 54) operated to stop the variable display of the pattern;
A privilege giving means (hopper device 64) for giving a privilege to the player in accordance with the stopped pattern after the variable display of the pattern,
Equipped with
The gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B6, wherein the specific data is data required to stop and control the variable display of the pattern.

  According to the feature B7, it is possible to achieve the action and effect described as the action and effect of the feature B1 with respect to the data for controlling the variable display of the pattern.

<Characteristic C group>
Feature C1. A first storage unit (RAM 73) having a plurality of unit areas (expansion side unit areas TUD) in which either the first unit data or the second unit data is set;
Second storage means (ROM 72) for storing a plurality of predetermined data (winning bit data WD) capable of setting data for these plurality of unit areas;
Writing means for reading out predetermined data stored in the second storage means and writing the same in the unit area (function of executing winning bit data acquisition processing in the CPU 71);
A process executing means (a function of executing various processes using the winning bit data WD in the CPU 71) for executing a predetermined process with the process content according to the content of the data set in the plurality of unit areas;
Equipped with
At least a part of the plurality of predetermined data is a unit area in which only one of the first unit data and the second unit data is continuously set when data is set in the plurality of unit areas. For the data corresponding to, the data (corresponding data CD or header data) that enables the writing means to specify that the data setting is performed instead of holding the data corresponding to the unit area in a one-to-one correspondence. A game machine characterized by having a HD).

  According to the characteristic C1, it is not necessary to hold the data corresponding to all the unit areas on a one-to-one basis for at least a part of the plurality of predetermined data. The target of omitting the retention of the data is the data corresponding to the unit area in which only one of the first unit data and the second unit data is continuously set when the data is set in the unit area. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the data capacity of the data that makes it possible to specify the above-mentioned omission by the writing means. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the capacity required to store a plurality of predetermined data in advance.

Feature C2. A first storage unit (RAM 73) having a plurality of unit areas (expansion side unit areas TUD) in which either the first unit data or the second unit data is set;
Second storage means (ROM 72) for storing a plurality of predetermined data (winning bit data WD) capable of setting data for these plurality of unit areas;
A lottery means for executing the lottery process (a function for executing the lottery process in the CPU 71);
Writing means for reading the predetermined data corresponding to the lottery result of the lottery processing and writing it in the unit area (function of executing the winning bit data acquisition processing in the CPU 71);
A process executing means for executing a predetermined process (variable by using the winning bit data WD in the CPU 71) so that a privilege can be given within a range according to the contents of the data set in the plurality of unit areas. Function to execute processing),
Equipped with
At least a part of the plurality of predetermined data is a unit area in which only one of the first unit data and the second unit data is continuously set when data is set in the plurality of unit areas. For the data corresponding to, the data (corresponding data CD or header data) that enables the writing means to specify that the data setting is performed instead of holding the data corresponding to the unit area in a one-to-one correspondence. A game machine characterized by having a HD).

  According to the characteristic C2, it is not necessary to hold the data corresponding to all the unit areas on a one-to-one basis for at least a part of the plurality of predetermined data. The target of omitting the retention of the data is the data corresponding to the unit area in which only one of the first unit data and the second unit data is continuously set when the data is set in the unit area. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the data capacity of the data that makes it possible to specify the above-mentioned omission by the writing means. Therefore, in the case where the interest of the game is improved by diversifying the form of the lottery result, it is possible to suppress the capacity required to store a plurality of predetermined data in advance.

Feature C3. The process executing means grasps the winning combination by grasping the type of the unit area in which the first unit data is set, and the predetermined amount so as to enable the award according to the winning combination. It is a configuration that executes the processing of
The gaming machine according to Feature C2, wherein a plurality of winning combinations can be simultaneously generated by one time of the lottery process.

  In the configuration in which a plurality of winning combinations can occur at the same time as the feature C3, while the interest in the game can be improved, there is a fear of an extreme increase in the data capacity required to store the predetermined data in advance. It On the other hand, by providing the configuration of the characteristic C2, it is possible to improve the interest of the game while suppressing the increase in the data capacity.

Feature C4. The specific predetermined data (the winning bit data WD corresponding to the bell group, the winning bit data WD corresponding to the replay group, the winning bit data WD corresponding to other winning groups) are written by the writing means. In the case of being a part of the plurality of unit areas, one of the first unit data and the second unit data is set in a predetermined plurality of unit areas,
Features C1 to C3 are characterized in that the predetermined plurality of unit areas are aggregated in the first storage means so that they do not exist in a predetermined address range among the address ranges in which the unit areas are set. The gaming machine according to any one of the above.

  According to the characteristic C4, it is possible to positively generate a situation in which one of the first unit data and the second unit data is continuously set over a plurality of unit areas. When compressing predetermined data as in C2, it is possible to secure a large amount of data to be compressed.

Feature C5. The predetermined data is data set in the unit area according to the lottery result of the lottery process,
The process executing means grasps the winning combination by grasping the type of the unit area in which the first unit data is set, and the predetermined amount so as to enable the award according to the winning combination. It is a configuration that executes the processing of
With a configuration in which a plurality of winning combinations can occur at the same time by one time of the lottery process,
The unit areas corresponding to the winning combination that can be won at the same time by the one lottery process are aggregated so as not to exist in a predetermined address range among the address ranges in which the unit areas are set in the first storage means. The gaming machine according to any one of features C1 to C3 characterized by being present.

  According to the characteristic C5, since a plurality of winning combinations can be won at the same time, the interest in the game can be improved. In this case, a plurality of winning combinations that can be simultaneously won may have the first unit data set simultaneously for the corresponding unit area, whereas these multiple winning combinations and other winning combinations may have the same first unit data. There is no opportunity to be set. In such a configuration, unit areas corresponding to winning combinations that can be won at the same time are aggregated so as not to exist in a predetermined address range in the first storage means, thereby compressing predetermined data as in the above-mentioned characteristics C1 and C2. In this case, a large amount of data to be compressed can be secured.

Feature C6. The plurality of unit areas are set in any of a plurality of data group sets (data group sets DG1 to DG5) set in the first storage unit with the plurality of unit areas as one unit,
The writing means is configured to specify an address in units of the data group set when writing data,
At least a part of the plurality of predetermined data is related to a data group set in which only one of the first unit data and the second unit data is continuously set among the plurality of data group sets. Data (corresponding data CD or header data HD) that enables the writing means to specify that the data setting is performed instead of holding the data that corresponds to the unit area included in the data group set in a one-to-one correspondence The gaming machine according to any one of features C1 to C5, which is configured to include

  According to the characteristic C6, by handling the data in units of the data group set, it is possible to simplify the processing using the address designation. In this case, by compressing the data in the predetermined data in units of the data group set, it is possible to reduce the data capacity of the predetermined data while simplifying the process using the addressing.

Feature C7. At least a part of the plurality of predetermined data is
In addition to having actual data (actual data RD) having data corresponding to the unit areas included in the data group set on a one-to-one basis,
As the identifiable data, correspondence data (corresponding data CD or header data HD) indicating which data group set of the plurality of data group sets the actual data corresponds to is included. The gaming machine according to feature C6.

  According to the characteristic C7, since the actual data and the corresponding data are set as a set, it is possible to prevent the process from becoming complicated when the compressed predetermined data is expanded into a plurality of unit data.

  It should be noted that, in the actual data, a data group set in which a unit area in which the first unit data is set and a unit area in which the second unit data is set when the data is written by the writing unit are mixed. For, the data that corresponds to the unit area included in the data group set on a one-to-one basis is set.

Characteristic C 8.2 Special data group consisting of at least the above predetermined data (winning bit data WD corresponding to the bell group, winning bit data WD corresponding to the re-play group, winning bit data WD corresponding to other winning groups ) Is a relationship in which at least one of the unit areas in which the first unit data is set in one predetermined data included in the special data group is common to other predetermined data included in the special data group,
In the case where all the unit areas in which the first unit data is set in each predetermined data included in the special data group that causes the relationship are set to a specific unit area group,
The plurality of unit areas forming the specific unit area group are
-If the number of target unit areas is equal to or less than the number of unit areas of one data group set, they are aggregated into one data group set,
When the number of target unit areas is larger than the number of unit areas for k data group sets and smaller than the number of unit areas for k + 1 data group sets, the data is aggregated into k + 1 data group sets (K is a natural number)
The gaming machine described in the feature C6 or C7.

  According to the characteristic C8, in the configuration of handling data in units of data group sets, it is possible to positively generate a data group set in which only one of the first unit data and the second unit data is set. When compressing the predetermined data like the feature C1 and the feature C2, it is possible to secure a large amount of data to be compressed.

Feature C9. The predetermined data is data set in the unit area according to the lottery result of the lottery process,
Each of the unit areas has a one-to-one correspondence with a lottery,
The process executing means grasps the winning combination by grasping the type of the unit area in which the first unit data is set, and the predetermined amount so as to enable the award according to the winning combination. It is a configuration that executes the processing of
With a configuration in which a plurality of winning combinations can occur at the same time by one time of the lottery process,
The specific predetermined data is predetermined data that the plurality of winning combinations occur at the same time,
Special data group composed of two or more predetermined data including the specific predetermined data (winning bit data WD corresponding to the bell group, winning bit data WD corresponding to the re-playing group, and other winning groups In the winning bit data WD), at least one of the unit areas in which the first unit data is set in one predetermined data included in the special data group is common to other predetermined data included in the special data group. Is a relationship,
In the case where all the unit areas in which the first unit data is set in each predetermined data included in the special data group that causes the relationship are set to a specific unit area group,
The plurality of unit areas forming the specific unit area group are
-If the number of target unit areas is equal to or less than the number of unit areas of one data group set, they are aggregated into one data group set,
When the number of target unit areas is larger than the number of unit areas for k data group sets and smaller than the number of unit areas for k + 1 data group sets, the data is aggregated into k + 1 data group sets (K is a natural number)
The gaming machine described in the feature C6 or C7.

  According to the characteristic C9, since a plurality of winning combinations can be won at the same time, the interest in the game can be improved. In this case, the specific unit group composed of a plurality of winning combinations that can be won at the same time may have the first unit data set in the corresponding unit area at the same time. At the same time, there is no opportunity to set the first unit data. In such a configuration, a plurality of unit areas that form a specific unit area group are aggregated into one data group set or k + 1 data group set as described above, so that the characteristic units C1 and C2 have a predetermined size. When compressing data, it is possible to secure a large amount of data to be compressed.

Feature C10. The number of unit areas forming the specific unit area group is a number larger than the number of unit areas of one data group set,
The game according to Feature C9, wherein the k + 1 data group sets in which the unit areas forming the specific unit area group are aggregated are set to be continuous at the addresses of the first storage means. Machine.

  According to the characteristic C10, since the k + 1 data group sets are consecutively set at the addresses of the first storage means, it is possible to suppress complication of the processing when the predetermined data is expanded into a plurality of unit data.

Feature C11. The predetermined data included in the special data group is
In addition to having a plurality of real data (real data RD) having data corresponding to the unit areas included in the data group set on a one-to-one basis,
As the identifiable data, the data corresponding to the order of the data group set set in the first address in the first storage means among the data group sets corresponding to these actual data, and the actual data possessed by itself. The game machine according to feature C10, which has data (header data HD) corresponding to the number of.

  According to the characteristic C11, the data corresponding to the order of the data group set in the address on the front side is included as the data referred to when the compressed predetermined data is expanded into the plurality of unit areas. Since it is only necessary to set the data corresponding to the number of actual data, it is possible to reduce the data capacity of the reference data as compared with the configuration in which the data corresponding to the order of each data group set is individually set. Become.

  The configurations of the characteristic A group, the characteristic B group, and the characteristic C group are effective for the following problems.

  As a kind of gaming machine, a pachinko machine, a slot machine, and the like are known. These gaming machines have storage means for storing programs and data, and also have control means for executing various processes using the programs and data stored in the storage means. The progress of the game is controlled by executing various processes in the means.

  In a game machine in which the player performs start and stop operations of variable display of symbols like a slot machine, the control means executes a lottery process by operating the start lever while a medal is bet. It In this case, for example, the lottery process is executed according to the program, and the data indicating the winning combination is referred to in the lottery process. Further, when the lottery process is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means is executed. The rotation of the reel is stopped by executing the rotation stop control. In this case, for example, the rotation start control or the rotation stop control is executed according to the program, and the data for the stop control is referred to in the rotation stop control.

  In the pachinko machine, the control means executes the lottery process when a game ball enters a predetermined ball entrance portion, and the program and data are used in the lottery process. Further, when the lottery process is executed, the variable display of the pattern is executed on the display device, and the program and data are used when controlling the variable display of the pattern.

  Here, in the gaming machine as described above, it is preferable that the amount of data handled for executing the processing is small. However, in order to improve the interest of the game, for example, it is preferable to diversify the lottery result, the variability display mode of the pattern, or the diversification result of the pattern. In this case, the amount of data handled when executing the process is large. There is a concern that it will increase.

<Feature D group>
Feature D1. A first storage unit (RAM 73) having a plurality of unit areas (expansion side unit areas TUD) in which either the first unit data or the second unit data is set;
Second storage means (ROM 72) for storing a plurality of predetermined data (winning bit data WD) capable of setting data for these plurality of unit areas;
Writing means for reading out predetermined data stored in the second storage means and writing the same in the unit area (function of executing winning bit data acquisition processing in the CPU 71);
A process executing means (a function of executing various processes using the winning bit data WD in the CPU 71) for executing a predetermined process with the process content according to the content of the data set in the plurality of unit areas;
Equipped with
The specific predetermined data (the winning bit data WD corresponding to the bell group, the winning bit data WD corresponding to the replay group, the winning bit data WD corresponding to other winning groups) are written by the writing means. In the case of being a part of the plurality of unit areas, one of the first unit data and the second unit data is set in a predetermined plurality of unit areas,
A game machine characterized in that the predetermined plurality of unit areas are aggregated so as not to exist in a predetermined address range in the address range in which the unit areas are set in the first storage means.

  According to the characteristic D1, it is possible to positively cause a situation in which one of the first unit data and the second unit data is continuously set over a plurality of unit areas. As a result, even if the predetermined data is compressed so that it does not have the data corresponding to each unit area on a one-to-one basis, it is possible to suppress the data capacity required for the data used to expand the compressed predetermined data. Becomes Therefore, it becomes possible to compress the predetermined data.

  Even if the predetermined data is not compressed, if the predetermined data is written in the plurality of unit areas, the data settings for the plurality of unit areas that are a part of the plurality of unit areas are summarized. It becomes possible to do it. In this case, the processing load required for setting the predetermined data can be reduced.

  As described above, the configuration relating to the setting of the predetermined data can be optimized.

Feature D2. A first storage unit (RAM 73) having a plurality of unit areas (expansion side unit areas TUD) in which either the first unit data or the second unit data is set;
Second storage means (ROM 72) for storing a plurality of predetermined data (winning bit data WD) capable of setting data for these plurality of unit areas;
A lottery means for executing the lottery process (a function for executing the lottery process in the CPU 71);
Writing means for reading the predetermined data corresponding to the lottery result of the lottery processing and writing it in the unit area (function of executing the winning bit data acquisition processing in the CPU 71);
A process executing means for executing a predetermined process (variable by using the winning bit data WD in the CPU 71) so that a privilege can be given within a range according to the contents of the data set in the plurality of unit areas. Function to execute processing),
Equipped with
The specific predetermined data (the winning bit data WD corresponding to the bell group, the winning bit data WD corresponding to the replay group, the winning bit data WD corresponding to other winning groups) are written by the writing means. In the case of being a part of the plurality of unit areas, one of the first unit data and the second unit data is set in a predetermined plurality of unit areas,
A game machine characterized in that the predetermined plurality of unit areas are aggregated so as not to exist in a predetermined address range in the address range in which the unit areas are set in the first storage means.

  According to the feature D2, it is possible to positively cause a situation in which one of the first unit data and the second unit data is continuously set over a plurality of unit areas. As a result, even if the predetermined data is compressed so that it does not have the data corresponding to each unit area on a one-to-one basis, it is possible to suppress the data capacity required for the data used to expand the compressed predetermined data. Becomes Therefore, it becomes possible to compress the predetermined data.

  Even if the predetermined data is not compressed, if the predetermined data is written in the plurality of unit areas, the data settings for the plurality of unit areas that are a part of the plurality of unit areas are summarized. It becomes possible to do it. In this case, the processing load required for setting the predetermined data can be reduced.

  As described above, when the interest of the game is improved by diversifying the modes of the lottery result, the configuration relating to the setting of the predetermined data can be optimized.

Feature D3. The process executing means grasps the winning combination by grasping the type of the unit area in which the first unit data is set, and the predetermined amount so as to enable the award according to the winning combination. It is a configuration that executes the processing of
The gaming machine according to Feature D2, which is configured such that a plurality of winning combinations can be simultaneously generated by one time of the lottery process.

  In the configuration in which a plurality of winning combinations can occur at the same time as the feature D3, while the interest in the game can be improved, the data capacity required to store the predetermined data in advance is extremely increased or the data is set. There is concern about an extreme increase in processing load. On the other hand, by providing the configuration of the characteristic D2, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game while suppressing an increase in the data capacity or an extreme increase in the processing load.

Feature D4. The predetermined data is data set in the unit area according to the lottery result of the lottery process,
The process executing means grasps the winning combination by grasping the type of the unit area in which the first unit data is set, and the predetermined amount so as to enable the award according to the winning combination. It is a configuration that executes the processing of
With a configuration in which a plurality of winning combinations can occur at the same time by one time of the lottery process,
The specific predetermined data is data read when a plurality of winning combinations occur at the same time by the one lottery process,
The unit areas corresponding to the winning combination that can be won at the same time by the one lottery process are aggregated so as not to exist in a predetermined address range among the address ranges in which the unit areas are set in the first storage means. The gaming machine described in any one of the features D1 to D3.

  According to the characteristic D4, since a plurality of winning combinations can be won at the same time, the interest in the game can be improved. In this case, a plurality of winning combinations that can be simultaneously won may have the first unit data set simultaneously for the corresponding unit area, whereas these multiple winning combinations and other winning combinations may have the same first unit data. There is no opportunity to be set. In such a configuration, when the predetermined area is compressed, the unit areas corresponding to the winning combinations can be aggregated so that they do not exist in the predetermined address range in the first storage means, and thus the amount of data to be compressed. It is possible to secure a large amount of data, and it is possible to increase the data unit when collectively setting the data even when the predetermined data is not compressed.

Feature D5. The plurality of unit areas are set in any of a plurality of data group sets (data group sets DG1 to DG5) set in the first storage unit with the plurality of unit areas as one unit,
The writing means is configured to specify an address in units of the data group set when writing data,
A special data group composed of two or more pieces of the predetermined data including the specific predetermined data is at least one of the unit areas in which the first data is set in one predetermined data included in the special data group. Is a common relationship with other predetermined data included in the special data group,
In the case where all the unit areas in which the first unit data is set in each predetermined data included in the special data group that causes the relationship are set to a specific unit area group,
The plurality of unit areas forming the specific unit area group are
-If the number of target unit areas is equal to or less than the number of unit areas of one data group set, they are aggregated into one data group set,
When the number of target unit areas is larger than the number of unit areas for k data group sets and smaller than the number of unit areas for k + 1 data group sets, the data is aggregated into k + 1 data group sets (K is a natural number)
The gaming machine described in any one of the features D1 to D4.

  According to the characteristic D5, by handling the data in units of the data group set, it is possible to simplify the processing using the address designation. In this case, in a configuration that handles data in units of data group sets, it is possible to positively generate a data group set in which only one of the first unit data and the second unit data is set. Therefore, when compressing the specified data, it is possible to secure a large amount of data to be compressed, and even if the specified data is not compressed, the data unit for collectively setting the data is the data It becomes possible to make it a unit of a group set.

Feature D6. The predetermined data is data set in the unit area according to the lottery result of the lottery process,
Each of the unit areas has a one-to-one correspondence with a lottery,
The process executing means grasps the winning combination by grasping the type of the unit area in which the first unit data is set, and the predetermined amount so as to enable the award according to the winning combination. It is a configuration that executes the processing of
With a configuration in which a plurality of winning combinations can occur at the same time by one time of the lottery process,
The specific predetermined data is data read when a plurality of winning combinations occur at the same time by the one lottery process,
Special data group composed of two or more predetermined data including the specific predetermined data (winning bit data WD corresponding to the bell group, winning bit data WD corresponding to the re-playing group, and other winning groups In the winning bit data WD), at least one of the unit areas in which the first unit data is set in one predetermined data included in the special data group is common to other predetermined data included in the special data group. Is a relationship,
In the case where all the unit areas in which the first unit data is set in each predetermined data included in the special data group that causes the relationship are set to a specific unit area group,
The plurality of unit areas forming the specific unit area group are
-If the number of target unit areas is less than or equal to the number of unit areas of one data group set, they are aggregated into one data group set,
When the number of target unit areas is larger than the number of unit areas for k data group sets and smaller than the number of unit areas for k + 1 data group sets, the data is aggregated into k + 1 data group sets (K is a natural number)
The gaming machine described in any one of the features D1 to D4.

  According to the characteristic D6, since a plurality of winning combinations can be won at the same time, the interest in the game can be improved. In this case, the specific unit group composed of a plurality of winning combinations that can be won at the same time may have the first unit data set in the corresponding unit area at the same time. At the same time, there is no opportunity to set the first unit data. In such a configuration, by compressing a plurality of unit areas forming a specific unit area group into one data group set or k + 1 data group set as described above, when compressing predetermined data, the compression target Therefore, it is possible to secure a large amount of data, and even if the predetermined data is not compressed, it is possible to set the data unit when collectively setting the data as the unit of the data group set.

Feature D7. The number of unit areas forming the specific unit area group is a number larger than the number of unit areas of one data group set,
The game of feature D6, characterized in that k + 1 data group sets in which the unit areas forming the specific unit area group are aggregated are set to be continuous at the addresses of the first storage means. Machine.

  According to the characteristic D7, since the k + 1 data group sets are continuously set at the addresses of the first storage means, it is possible to prevent the process from becoming complicated when the predetermined data is set to a plurality of unit data.

  The configuration of the characteristic group D is effective for the following problems.

  As a kind of gaming machine, a pachinko machine, a slot machine, and the like are known. These gaming machines have storage means for storing programs and data, and also have control means for executing various processes using the programs and data stored in the storage means. The progress of the game is controlled by executing various processes in the means.

  In a game machine in which the player performs start and stop operations of variable display of symbols like a slot machine, the control means executes a lottery process by operating the start lever while a medal is bet. It In this case, for example, the lottery process is executed according to the program, and the data indicating the winning combination is referred to in the lottery process. Further, when the lottery process is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means is executed. The rotation of the reel is stopped by executing the rotation stop control. In this case, for example, the rotation start control or the rotation stop control is executed according to the program, and the data for the stop control is referred to in the rotation stop control.

  In the pachinko machine, the control means executes the lottery process when a game ball enters a predetermined ball entrance portion, and the program and data are used in the lottery process. Further, when the lottery process is executed, the variable display of the pattern is executed on the display device, and the program and data are used when controlling the variable display of the pattern.

  Here, in the gaming machine as described above, it is preferable to realize at least one of the reduction of the capacity of data handled for executing the processing and the reduction of the processing load. However, in order to improve the interest of the game, it is preferable to diversify the lottery result, the variability display mode of the pattern or the cessation result of the pattern, for example. There is a concern that at least one of an extreme increase and an extreme increase in processing load will occur.

  The basic configuration of a gaming machine to which each of the above features can be applied is shown below.

  Pachinko gaming machine: operating means operated by a player, game ball launching means for launching a game ball based on the operation of the operating means, a ball passage for guiding the launched game ball to a predetermined game area, and a game A gaming machine that includes each game component arranged in the area, and gives a bonus to the player when a game ball passes through a predetermined passage portion of each of the game components.

  Rotating drum type game machines such as slot machines: The rotation of the revolving body is started based on the operation of the start operation means, the rotation of the revolving body is stopped based on the operation of the stop operation means, and the player is responsive to the design after the stop. A gaming machine that gives benefits to.

  10 ... Slot machine, 31 ... Reel unit, 51 ... Start lever, 52-54 ... Stop button, 64 ... Hopper device, 71 ... CPU, 72 ... ROM, 72a ... Combination table storage area, 72b ... Winning bit data storage area, 160 ... Main control device, 162 ... MPU, 190 ... Audio emission control device, 192 ... MPU, CD ... Corresponding data, HD ... Header data, MC ... Varying command, MC1 ... Upper byte, MC2 ... Lower byte, T1 ... 1 combination table, T2 ... Second combination table, T3 ... Third combination table, VD ... Capacity data, WD ... Winning bit data.

Claims (1)

A specific storage means for storing a plurality of specific data in advance,
Specific processing execution means for reading specific data from the specific storage means and executing specific processing corresponding to the specific data;
Equipped with
The specific data, data is set in bytes,
In the specific storage means, a plurality of the specific data are set in a predetermined order,
At least the predetermined specific data out of the plurality of specific data corresponds to the data amount of the self so that the address of the specific data set in the specific storage means in the next order can be specified. Has designated data,
The next specifying data is in byte units of the start address of the predetermined specific data including the next specifying data and the start address of the specific data set in the next order with respect to the predetermined specific data. A gaming machine characterized by being data indicating an offset number of.

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