JP2020073203A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To improve an interest of a player to a reel action.SOLUTION: A game machine of the invention comprises display column performance execution means for executing a performance in which a combination of specific patterns indicating game start of a notification game state is displayed automatically on a prescribed virtual line which is on plural display columns, during a lock period in a start unit game in the notification game state, when transition to the notification game state is determined. The display column performance execution means generates a preparation state in which the combination of specific patterns is arranged on a preparation line in a direction of a linear line crossing the prescribed virtual line, and in the plural patterns forming the combination of specific patterns, the adjacent patterns are arranged in a deviated state by one pattern, before automatic stop of the combination of specific patterns, then automatically stops the prescribed display columns in a prescribed order, and then stops the combination of specific patterns on the prescribed virtual line.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 11

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, a game called a pachi-slot provided with a plurality of reels provided with a plurality of symbols on each surface, a start switch, a stop switch, a stepping motor provided corresponding to each reel, and a control unit. The machine is known. The start switch detects that the start lever has been operated by the player (hereinafter also referred to as "start operation") after a game medium such as a medal or coin has been inserted into the game machine, and the rotation of all reels is detected. Output a signal requesting start. The stop switch detects that the stop button provided corresponding to each reel is pressed by the player (hereinafter, also referred to as "stop operation"), and outputs a signal requesting stop of rotation of the corresponding reel. To do. The stepping motor transmits the driving force to the corresponding reel. In addition, the control unit controls the operation of the stepping motor based on the signals output by the start switch and the stop switch, and performs the rotation operation and the stop operation of each reel.

  In such a gaming machine, when a start operation is detected, a lottery process using random numbers on the program (hereinafter referred to as “internal lottery process”) is performed, and the result of the lottery (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”). ") And the timing of the stop operation, the rotation of the reel is stopped. Then, when the rotation of all reels is stopped and the combination of symbols relating to the establishment of the winning is displayed, the privilege corresponding to the combination of symbols is awarded to the player. As an example of a privilege given to a player, a payout of a game medium (medal, etc.) and a re-play (hereinafter also referred to as “replay”) operation in which the internal lottery process is performed again without consuming the game medium The operation of a bonus game, which increases the chances of paying out game media, can be cited. In the following, the winning combination (internal winning combination, display winning combination) relating to the payout of game media (medals, etc.) is referred to as the "small winning combination", and the winning combination relating to the replay is referred to as the "replay winning combination", and is related to the operation of the bonus game. The role is called a "bonus role".

  Further, conventionally, in the gaming machine having the above configuration, a gaming machine having a function of navigating the establishment of a specific small winning combination by a lamp or the like, that is, an assist time (hereinafter, referred to as “AT”) function has been developed. Furthermore, conventionally, in addition to the AT function, when a specific symbol combination is displayed, the game state in which the winning probability of replay is higher than normal is activated, that is, the function of replay time (hereinafter referred to as "RT"). A game machine equipped with it is also being developed.

  Further, conventionally, there is known a gaming machine having a function of executing an operation called “lock” that invalidates or delays a game at a predetermined timing during a game (for example, see Patent Document 1). ). In the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, during the lock period, a reel action of aligning 7 symbols and temporarily stopping is executed. With this reel action of 7 symbols, it is possible to effectively inform the player that the privilege (AT) is given.

JP, 2011-254920, A

  As described above, conventionally, in a gaming machine having an AT function, there is known a gaming machine that notifies that AT has been given by a reel action (reel effect) with 7 symbols. However, since this reel action with 7 symbols is a monotonous effect, this technique may cause the player to lose interest in the reel action.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to improve a player's interest in reel action (reel effect) in a gaming machine having a reel action function. Is to provide such technology.

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

Insertion operation detection means (for example, a medal sensor described later) for detecting the insertion operation of the game medium,
Start operation detecting means (for example, a start switch 16S described later) for detecting a start operation by the player based on the detection of the input operation by the input operation detecting means,
An internal winning combination determining means (for example, an internal lottery process described later) that determines an internal winning combination with a predetermined probability based on the detection of the starting operation by the starting operation detecting means,
A plurality of display rows provided with a plurality of symbols required for the game are included, and based on the detection of the start operation by the start operation detection means, a variable display means that circulates and displays the plurality of symbols (for example, as described later Three reels 3L, 3C, 3R and three stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R),
Stop operation detecting means for detecting stop operation by the player (for example, a stop switch 17S described later),
Based on the determination result of the internal winning combination determination means and the detection of the stop operation by the stop operation detection means, stop control means for stopping the variable display of the symbol (for example, reel stop control processing described later),
An informing means (for example, a display device 11 and a push order instruction display section described later) for informing information that gives an advantageous state to the player,
When a predetermined condition is satisfied, a notification game determination means (for example, a pseudo bonus lottery processing described later) that can determine a transition to a notification game state (for example, a pseudo bonus state described below) that can be notified by the notification means for a predetermined period )When,
When the notification game determination means determines the transition to the notification game state, in the start unit game of the notification game state, during the lock period in which the game operation by the player is invalidated, the game in the notification game state Display row effect execution means for executing an effect of automatically stopping a combination of specific symbols indicating start (for example, “BIG alignment” and “REG alignment” described later) on a predetermined virtual line extending over the plurality of display columns (For example, a reel rotation process described later),
The display row effect execution means, before the automatic stop of the combination of the specific symbols, the combination of the specific symbols is arranged on a preparation line in a linear direction intersecting with the predetermined virtual line and of the specific symbols. A preparatory state (for example, a state of misalignment described later) in which adjacent symbols are displaced by one symbol among a plurality of symbols constituting a combination is generated, and then the plurality of display columns are arranged in a predetermined order. A game machine characterized by automatically stopping and stopping the combination of the specific symbols on the predetermined virtual line.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the display row effect execution means, in the preparation state, among the plurality of symbols constituting the combination of the specific symbols, a symbol other than a predetermined symbol is on the preparation line. Generates a state in which the display column that includes the predetermined symbol is stopped and is being variably displayed, and is stopped at the timing when the predetermined symbol included in the display column that is variably displayed reaches the preparation line. The display column including the symbols may be variably displayed again, and then the plurality of display columns may be automatically stopped in a predetermined order and the combination of the specific symbols may be stopped on the predetermined virtual line. .

Further, the gaming machine of the present invention further comprises a main control unit that controls an operation related to the progress of the game and the operation,
The internal winning combination determination means, the stop control means, the notification game determination means and the display row effect execution means are included in the main control unit,
There are multiple types of specific symbol combinations,
The preparation state may be different depending on the type of the combination of the specific symbols.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention having the above configuration, in the gaming machine having the reel action function, the player's interest in the reel action (reel effect) can be improved.

It is a figure for explaining the functional flow of the game machine in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view showing the appearance structure of the game machine in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing the internal structure of the game machine in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram showing the whole circuit composition with which the game machine of one embodiment of the present invention is provided. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the sub-control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a transition flow diagram of the RT gaming state of the gaming machine in one embodiment of the present invention. It is the transition flow figure of the production game state of the game machine in one execution form of this invention. It is a diagram showing a relationship between the game operation in the unit game and the transition timing of the effect game state in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the operation | movement flow of the pseudo bonus start spinner effect performed in the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the reel automatic stop pattern of the pseudo bonus start spinning effect performed in the game machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the reel automatic stop pattern of the pseudo bonus start spinning effect performed in the game machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the reel automatic stop pattern of the pseudo bonus start spinning effect performed in the game machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the reel automatic stop pattern of the pseudo bonus start spinning effect performed in the game machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the reel automatic stop pattern of the pseudo bonus start spinning effect performed in the game machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows various stop positions of the reel of a pseudo bonus start spinning effect performed in the game machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing an example of a symbol arrangement table in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination table (the 1) in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination table (the 2) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination table (the 3) in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination table (4) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination table (5) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination table (the 6) in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure showing an example of a bonus operation time table in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing an example of an internal lottery table for RT0 game state in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing an example of an internal lottery table for RT1 game state in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for BB game states in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination (display combination) determination table (the 1) in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination (display combination) determination table (the 2) in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination (display combination) determination table (the 3) in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination (display combination) determination table (the 4) in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination (display combination) determination table (the 5) in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination (display combination) determination table (the 6) in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination (display combination) determination table (the 7) in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination (display combination) determination table (the 8) in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination (display combination) determination table (the 9) in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol corresponding winning operation flag data table in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the pseudo bonus lottery table (mode 0 to 3: setting 1) in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing an example of the pseudo bonus lottery table (modes 4-7: setting 1) in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the reel lock lottery table (mode 0-3: at the time of present game pseudo RB winning) in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the reel lock lottery table (modes 4-7: at the time of present game pseudo RB winning) in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the reel lock lottery table (mode 0-3: at the time of present game pseudo BB winning) in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the reel lock lottery table (modes 4-7: at the time of present game pseudo BB winning) in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the reel lock lottery table (mode 0-3: at the time of next game pseudo RB winning) in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the reel lock lottery table (modes 4-7: at the time of next game pseudo RB winning) in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the reel lock lottery table (mode 0-3: at the time of next game pseudo BB winning) in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the reel lock lottery table (modes 4-7: at the time of next game pseudo BB winning) in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the pseudo bonus start mode transfer lottery table (mode 0 to 3: pseudo RB, setting 1) in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the pseudo bonus start mode transfer lottery table (modes 4 to 7: pseudo RB, setting 1) in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the pseudo bonus start mode transfer lottery table (mode 0-3: pseudo BB, setting 1) in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the pseudo bonus start mode transfer lottery table (modes 4 to 7: pseudo BB, setting 1) in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the pseudo-bonus mode transfer lottery table (modes 0 to 3) in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the pseudo-bonus mode transfer lottery table (modes 4 to 7) in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the mode change random determination table at the time of setting change in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the next pseudo bonus transfer game number random determination table in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the corresponding table of the next pseudo bonus transfer game number and random value in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure showing an example of a pseudo BB stock random determination table at the time of starting a pseudo bonus in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the pseudo BB stock random determination table in a pseudo bonus in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure showing an example of a stop effect pattern lottery table at the time of starting a pseudo bonus (at the time of starting a pseudo RB) in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing an example of a stop effect pattern lottery table at the time of starting a pseudo bonus (at the time of starting a pseudo BB) in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing an example of a stop effect pattern lottery table at the time of starting a pseudo bonus (at the start of pseudo BB + freeze A) in an embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram showing an example of a pseudo bonus start stop effect pattern lottery table (at the start of pseudo BB + freeze B) in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the long bonus random determination table at the time of the pseudo bonus start in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the long weight generation | occurrence | winning game lottery table (there is no 1G consecutive in RB) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the long weight generation | occurrence | production lottery table (there is no 1G consecutive in pseudo BB) in one embodiment of this invention. It is a diagram showing an example of a long weight generation game lottery table (there is 1G consecutive in the pseudo RB) in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram showing an example of a long weight generation game lottery table (there is 1G consecutive in the pseudo BB) in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the long bonus random determination table during a pseudo bonus in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the display combination storing area (internal winning combination storing area, carryover combination storing area) in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure showing an example of a game state flag storage area in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the operation stop button storage area in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the pressing order storage area in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol code storage area in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the pushing order flag storage area in one Embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which shows one example of the production game state storage area in one execution form of this invention. It is a figure showing an example of a production lottery state storage area in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a main flowchart (power-on process) showing an example of a process of a main control circuit of the gaming machine in the embodiment of the present invention. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of initialization processing at power-on according to an embodiment of the present invention. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of setting change processing according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of power failure recovery processing in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of medal acceptance and start check processing in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of internal lottery processing in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of lottery processing at the time of lever on in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows the example of the lottery processing during normal in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows the example of the mode change lottery processing in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of stock lottery processing in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of stock lottery processing in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of reel production lottery processing in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of reel stop initialization processing in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of reel rotation start processing in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of reel lock processing in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of reel automatic stop processing in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of processing at the time of a pseudo bonus display in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of pseudo bonus initialization processing in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of a pull-in priority storage processing in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the attraction priority table selection process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of design code storage processing in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of reel stop control processing in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of priority attraction-in control processing in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows the example of the after-third stage production processing in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of bonus end check processing in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of bonus operation check processing in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of interruption processing by control of a main CPU in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the main board communication task performed by the sub CPU in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flow chart which shows the example of the production registration task performed by the sub CPU in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production contents decision processing in one embodiment of the present invention.

  Hereinafter, a pachi-slot is taken as an example of a gaming machine showing an embodiment of the present invention, and its configuration and operation will be described with reference to the drawings. In this embodiment, a pachi-slot having an AT function will be described.

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

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

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

  Further, when the start lever is operated, the plurality of reels are rotated. After that, when the player presses the stop button corresponding to the predetermined reel, the reel stop control means controls the rotation of the corresponding reel based on the internal winning combination and the timing at which the stop button is pressed. To do. The reel stop control means is one of various processing means (processing functions) included in the main control circuit described later.

  In the pachi-slot, basically, control is performed to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel within a specified time (190 msec) from when the stop button is pressed. In the present embodiment, the number of symbols that move with the rotation of the reel within this specified time is referred to as the “number of sliding pieces”. Then, in the present embodiment, the maximum number of sliding pieces (maximum sliding piece number) in a specified period of 190 msec is set to four symbols.

  The reel stop control means, when the internal winning combination permitting the combination display of the symbols relating to the winning is determined, the symbol combination is as much as possible along the activated line within a prescribed time of 190 msec (for 4 symbols). Stop reel spinning as shown. Further, the reel stop control means uses various prescribed times corresponding to the gaming state, and stops the rotation of the reel so that a combination of symbols which is not permitted to be displayed by the internal winning combination is not displayed along the activated line. Let

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

  Further, in the pachi-slot, in the flow of the above-mentioned series of game operations, various kinds of images are displayed by using a display device, light output by various lamps, sound output by a speaker, or a combination thereof. The performance is performed.

  Specifically, when the start lever is operated, a random number value for effect is extracted in addition to the random number value used for determining the internal winning combination described above. When the random number value for effect is extracted, the effect content determination means randomly determines the effect to be executed this time from among a plurality of types of effect content associated with the internal winning combination. The effect content determining means is one of various processing means (processing functions) included in the sub-control circuit described later.

  Next, when the effect content is determined by the effect content determining means, the effect executing means responds by interlocking with various triggers such as when the reel starts rotating, when each reel stops rotating, and when a prize is determined. To execute. In this way, in the pachi-slot, for example, by executing the effect contents associated with the internal winning combination, an opportunity to know or predict the determined internal winning combination (in other words, a combination of symbols to be aimed) is a game. It is provided to the player and the interest of the player can be improved.

<Structure of pachi-slot>
Next, the structure of the pachi-slot in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3. Functionally, the pachi-slot of the present embodiment is mainly a main control unit that controls various operations related to the progress of the game and the various operations, a sub-control unit that produces the game, and a main control. Section and a gaming machine housing section for mounting the sub-control section. The main control unit includes a main control circuit (main board) described later and various peripheral devices (various operation buttons, reel unit, etc.) connected thereto. The sub-control unit includes a sub-control circuit (sub-board), which will be described later, and various peripheral devices controlled by the sub-control circuit (including a display device, a speaker, a lamp group, and various effect devices such as a reel backlight). Below, the content of each component will be described more specifically.

[Appearance structure]
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an external structure of the pachi-slot 1.

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

  Inside the cabinet 2a, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are provided side by side. Hereinafter, the reels 3L, 3C and 3R are referred to as the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R, respectively. Each reel (display row) has a reel main body formed in a cylindrical shape and a translucent sheet material mounted on the peripheral surface of the reel main body. On the surface of the sheet material, a plurality (for example, 20 pieces) of patterns (identification information) are drawn at predetermined intervals along the circumferential direction. Further, although not shown, the reel unit is provided with a backlight (so-called reel backlight) for irradiating the back surface of the sheet material with light. The reel backlight is turned on and off by being controlled by a sub control circuit 42 described later.

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

  The display device 11 is attached to the upper portion of the door body 9 and is composed of a plurality of LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) arranged in a matrix. Then, the display device 11 produces an effect (notification) by a dot pattern represented by turning on and off a plurality of LEDs. For example, the display device 11 also performs a lighting effect of a specific pattern image (notification lamp described below: not shown) for notifying (notifying) a pseudo bonus winning described below. The display device 11 shows one specific example of the notification means according to the present invention, and the display device 11 may be configured by a liquid crystal display device.

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

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

  In the present embodiment, each display window has three (a predetermined number of) consecutively arranged among a plurality of types of symbols drawn on the reel when the rotation of the corresponding reel provided behind the display window is stopped. ) Is set to a size that can display the design. That is, in the frame of each display window, the upper, middle, and lower symbol display areas are provided, and one symbol is displayed in each symbol display area. Therefore, in the present embodiment, reel symbols can be displayed in a 3 × 3 array form in the display window section 4 configured by the three display windows 4L, 4C, 4R.

  In the present embodiment, in the symbols displayed in the 3 × 3 array form, the pseudo line (virtual line) set from the left display window 4L to the right display window 4R is used to determine whether or not to win. It is defined as a line (hereinafter, referred to as "effective line") for making a determination. In the present embodiment, a virtual line (hereinafter referred to as “crossdown line”) connecting the upper area of the left display window 4L, the middle area of the middle display window 4C and the lower area of the right display window 4R is used as an effective line. ..

  In the following, a virtual line connecting the middle area of the left display window 4L, the middle area of the middle display window 4C and the middle area of the right display window 4R is called a "center line", and the upper area of the left display window 4L and the middle display A virtual line connecting the upper area of the window 4C and the upper area of the right display window 4R is called a "top line", and connects the lower area of the left display window 4L, the lower area of the middle display window 4C and the lower area of the right display window 4R. The virtual line is called a "bottom line", and the virtual line connecting the lower area of the left display window 4L, the middle area of the middle display window 4C and the upper area of the right display window 4R is called a "cross-up line".

  The front panel 10 is attached to the upper part of the door body 9. The front panel 10 is composed of a frame-shaped member having an opening for exposing the display device 11.

  A lamp group 21 including a plurality of LEDs and the like is provided on the upper frame portion, the lower frame portion, and both side frame portions of the front panel 10. The lamp group 21 turns on and off the light in a pattern corresponding to the effect contents. For example, in a part of the lower frame portion, information (for example, a pressing order number) indicating the pressing order of the stop buttons (reel stopping order) at the time of AT operation is displayed. That is, in the lower frame portion of the front panel 10, the pushing order navigation is performed. The operation of turning on and off the lamp group 21 is controlled by the sub control circuit 42.

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, although not shown, the pedestal portion 12 is provided with a push order flag stored in a push order flag storage area described later, that is, a push order flag for displaying information about the type of the reel stop order to be notified when the AT is operated. A forward instruction display unit is provided. The push order instruction display unit shows a specific example of the notification means according to the present invention.

  The push order instruction display unit can be configured by a display device including, for example, a plurality of lamps and LEDs. It should be noted that the display mode of the information regarding the pressing order flag by the pressing order instruction display unit can be configured in any manner as long as the type of the pressing order flag can be identified. For example, the pressing order instruction display unit may be composed of a plurality of lamps, and the lighting / extinguishing patterns of the plurality of lamps and the types of the pressing order flags may be associated with each other to notify the information regarding the type of the reel stop order. Further, for example, the push order instruction display unit may display information directly indicating the stop order of the reels (for example, the stop order number).

  The display operation of the push-order instruction display unit is controlled by the main control circuit 41. It should be noted that, at the time of AT operation, the information regarding the type of the reel stop order notified by the pressing order instruction display unit indicates the stop button press order notified by the lamp group 21 provided in the lower frame portion of the front panel 10. There is a one-to-one correspondence with the information shown.

  In the present embodiment, the display area (area) of the information regarding the reel stop order in the pressing order instruction display section is smaller than the area (area) in which the pressing order is notified by the lamp group 21, and the pedestal section is also provided. The installation surface of the pressing order instruction display portion 12 is not formed on the same surface as the display window portion 4 for visually recognizing the reel. Therefore, the player can play the game without being conscious of (visually recognizing) the push order instruction display section.

  Further, if the display of the information regarding the reel stop order by the push order instruction display unit and the notification of the press order by the lamp group 21 are executed before the notification effect of the pseudo bonus winning (lighting effect of the notification lamp) described below, the player However, they will recognize that they have won the pseudo bonus before the announcement. Therefore, from the viewpoint of the interest of the game, the timing of displaying the information regarding the stop order of the reels by the press order instruction display section and the notification of the press order by the lamp group 21 is set after the end of the notification effect of the pseudo bonus winning described later. Preferably. Further, since it is generally considered that the navigation is started when the pseudo bonus is started, in a pseudo bonus start spinning effect described later, a specific symbol combination related to the pseudo bonus (“BIG complete” described below or It is preferable that after the "REG complete") is automatically stopped, the information regarding the reel stop order is displayed by the pressing order instruction display unit and the pressing order is notified by the lamp group 21. For example, triggered by a production instruction command generation process (S262 in FIG. 93, which will be described later) and a transmission process, which will be described later, the push order instruction display unit displays information about the reel stop order and the lamp group 21 notifies the press order. May be executed.

  A medal payout opening 18, a medal tray 19, speakers 20L, 20R, and the like are provided below the door body 9. The medal payout opening 18 guides the medals ejected by driving a medal payout device 33 (see FIGS. 3 and 4) described later to the outside. The medal tray 19 stores the medals discharged from the medal payout opening 18. In addition, the speakers 20L and 20R output sound effects and music such as music corresponding to the effect contents.

[Internal structure]
Next, the internal structure of the pachi-slot 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the internal structure of the pachi-slot 1.

  The cabinet 2a is formed of a substantially rectangular parallelepiped member (box-shaped member) having an open front surface. A main board 31 on which a main control circuit 41 described later (see FIG. 4 described later) is mounted is provided in an upper part of the cabinet 2a. The main control circuit 41 is a circuit that controls the main operation of the game in the pachi-slot 1 and the flow between the operations, such as determination of an internal winning combination, rotation and stop of each reel, and determination of presence or absence of winning. The specific configuration of the main control circuit 41 will be described later.

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

  A medal payout device 33 (hereinafter referred to as “hopper 33”) having a structure capable of accommodating a large amount of medals and discharging them one by one is provided in the lower portion of the cabinet 2a. Further, a power supply device 34 that supplies necessary power to each device included in the pachi-slot 1 is provided on one side portion (left side in the example shown in FIG. 3) of the hopper 33 in the cabinet 2a.

  A sub-board 32, on which a sub-control circuit 42 (see FIGS. 4 and 5 to be described later) is mounted, is provided above the back surface (a portion opposite to the display screen side) of the front door 2b. The sub control circuit 42 is a circuit that controls execution of an effect using the display device 11, the speakers 20L and 20R, the lamp group 21, a reel backlight (not shown), and the like. The specific configuration of the sub control circuit 42 will be described later.

  Further, a selector 35 is provided at a substantially central portion on the back surface of the front door 2b. The selector 35 is a device for selecting whether or not the material, shape, and the like of the medal inserted from the outside through the medal insertion slot 13 (see FIG. 2) are proper, and the medals determined to be proper are in the hopper 33. I will guide you to. Although not shown in FIG. 3, a medal sensor 35S (see FIG. 4, which will be described later) that detects that a proper medal has passed is provided on the path of the medal in the selector 35.

<Circuit configuration of pachi-slot>
Next, the configuration of the circuit included in the pachi-slot 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. FIG. 4 is a block configuration diagram of the entire circuit included in the pachi-slot 1. FIG. 5 is a block configuration diagram showing the internal configuration of the sub control circuit.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The momentum of each of the three stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R is proportional to the number of output pulses, and the rotation axis can be stopped at a designated angle based on the number of pulse outputs. The driving force of each stepping motor is transmitted to the corresponding reel via a gear having a predetermined reduction ratio. Then, each time a pulse is output to each stepping motor, the corresponding reel rotates at a constant angle. The three reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the three stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R represent a specific example of the variable display means according to the present invention.

  The main CPU 51 detects the reel index of each reel and then counts the number of times that a pulse is output to the corresponding stepping motor to determine the rotation angle of each reel (specifically, how many symbols the reel has. Just rotate).

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

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

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

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

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

  Various control programs executed by the sub CPU 81 are stored in the program storage area. In the control program stored in the program storage area, for example, a main board communication task for controlling communication with the main control circuit 41 and a random number value for determining the effect contents are extracted and effect contents (effect data). Registration task for determining and registering, a drawing control task for controlling display of an image on the display device 11 based on the determined content of the effect, and a lamp control task for controlling light output by the lamp group 21. , A program such as a voice control task for controlling the output of sound from the speakers 20L and 20R.

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

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

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, peripheral devices such as the display device 11, the speakers 20L and 20R, and the lamp group 21 are connected to the sub control circuit 42. That is, the operations of these peripheral devices are controlled by the sub control circuit 42.

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

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

<RT game state and bonus game state>
Next, with reference to FIG. 6, various RT gaming states and bonus gaming states managed by the main control circuit 41 (main CPU 51) of the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, and a transition flow between those gaming states will be described. To do.

  In this embodiment, as the RT game state, two kinds of states, that is, the RT0 game state and the RT1 game state, in which the winning probabilities of the internal winning combinations relating to the replay are different from each other, are provided. Further, in the present embodiment, a big bonus (hereinafter, referred to as “BB”) is provided as a bonus game, and the main control circuit 41 also manages the gaming state of the BB game (BB gaming state). In addition, "BB" is a so-called type 1 special accessory called a continuous bonus device for a bonus related to a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as "RB"), and continuously operates "RB".

  The RT0 game state (general game state) is, for example, an RT game state set when the pachi-slot 1 is shipped or initialized. In the RT0 game state, the number of medals for each unit game (one game) is three. That is, in the RT0 game state, a game of three cards is played.

  Then, in the present embodiment, when the BB (big bonus) is won (established) in the RT0 gaming state, the RT gaming state shifts from the RT0 gaming state to the RT1 gaming state as shown in FIG.

  The RT1 game state is a game state in which a game of various effect game states described below is executed, and the actual game executed by the player is performed in the RT1 game state. In addition, in the RT1 game state, a game of three cards is played.

  In addition, in the RT1 gaming state, reel stop control is performed so that the BB won in the RT0 gaming state does not win. That is, in the RT1 gaming state, reel stop control is performed so that the symbol combination related to BB is not stopped and displayed on the activated line. Therefore, the game in the RT1 game state is executed in the game state in which the BB is carried over (the state in which the internal winning is won), and the RT1 game state is the so-called “state between BB flags”.

  When the BB wins (operates) in the RT1 gaming state, the gaming state shifts from the RT1 gaming state to the BB gaming state as shown in FIG. In the BB game state, a game of three coins is played, and when the total number of paid-out medals exceeds 90, BB ends. Then, when BB ends, as shown in FIG. 6, the gaming state shifts from the BB gaming state to the RT0 gaming state.

<Various production game states>
[Transition flow between various production game states]
Next, with reference to FIG. 7, an outline of various effect game states managed by the main control circuit 41 (main CPU 51) of the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment and a transition flow between the various effect game states will be described.

  The pachi-slot 1 of this embodiment has the AT function as described above. Whether the AT function is activated or not is randomly determined by the main control circuit 41 (main CPU 51). Therefore, in the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 (main CPU 51) also manages the operating / non-operating state of the AT function (AT game period). That is, the main control circuit 41 (main CPU 51) manages the game state in which the AT function operates and the game state in which the AT function does not operate in terms of the game effect.

  In the following, the privilege of operating the AT function is called a "pseudo bonus", and the non-operating game of the AT function is called a "normal game". Further, a state in which the AT function operates is referred to as a "pseudo bonus state", a state in which the AT function does not operate is referred to as a "normal game state", and these states are collectively referred to as a "production game state".

  Further, in the present embodiment, as the pseudo bonus, a pseudo bonus (hereinafter referred to as “pseudo BB”) in which an AT function operating period (AT game period) is 70 games, and an AT function operating period is 20 games. Two types of pseudo bonuses, which are a certain pseudo bonus (hereinafter, referred to as “pseudo RB”), are provided. Therefore, in the present embodiment, as a pseudo bonus state (notifying game state), a pseudo bonus state in which a pseudo BB is performed (hereinafter, referred to as "pseudo BB state") and a pseudo bonus state in which a pseudo RB is performed (hereinafter, " “Pseudo RB state”). Hereinafter, the game contents performed in each of the above-mentioned production game states and the transition between various production game states will be described.

  In the normal game, a pseudo bonus lottery is performed for each unit game. Then, the pseudo BB is won by the pseudo bonus lottery, and a specific symbol combination (“BIG alignment” described below) related to the pseudo BB is automatically stopped on a predetermined virtual line by a pseudo bonus start spinning effect described later (FIG. 7). Then, it will be referred to as “pseudo BB winning”), and as shown in FIG. 7, the effect game state shifts from the normal game state to the pseudo BB state (first AT state). At this time, although not shown in FIG. 7, in detail, the effect game state is changed from the normal game state to the notification waiting state and the alignment waiting state described later, or the pseudo bonus state via the alignment waiting state. Transition (transition modes 2 and 3 in FIG. 8 described later).

  Also, in the normal game, the pseudo RB is won by the pseudo bonus lottery, and a specific symbol combination (“REG matching” to be described later) related to the pseudo RB is automatically stopped on a predetermined virtual line by a pseudo bonus start spinning effect described later. Then (in FIG. 7, described as “pseudo RB winning”), the effect game state is changed from the normal game state to the pseudo RB state (second AT state). At this time, although not shown in FIG. 7, in detail, the effect game state is changed from the normal game state to the notification waiting state and the alignment waiting state described later, or the pseudo bonus state via the alignment waiting state. Transition (transition modes 2 and 3 in FIG. 8 described later).

  In the pseudo BB state, an AT game in which one set is 70 games is played. During the game period of the pseudo BB state (including the start game of the pseudo BB), the pseudo BB stock lottery is performed for each unit game (for each game). Then, during the game period of the pseudo BB state, the game of the pseudo BB of 70 games is finished without winning the lottery, and the pseudo bonus is not won in the unit game of the first game immediately after the end of the pseudo BB. In this case, as shown in FIG. 7, the effect game state shifts from the pseudo BB state to the normal game state.

  On the other hand, in the pseudo BB game period (including the pseudo BB start game), if the lottery is won and the pseudo BB is stocked, the lock period at the start of the game of the end game of the pseudo BB of the current set is started. A specific symbol combination related to the pseudo BB (“BIG alignment” described below) is automatically stopped on a predetermined virtual line by a pseudo bonus start spinning effect described later, and then the game of the pseudo BB is continued. A so-called "1G series" continuous form (hereinafter, also referred to as "former" form) of pseudo BB is started. In the present embodiment, a reel lock effect such as freeze may occur before the pseudo bonus start spinning effect as described later.

  Further, in the case where the pseudo BB continues for 1G, although not shown in FIG. 7, in detail, in the period from the third stop of the ending game of the pseudo BB of the current set to the normal rotation start of the reel of the next game. , The production game state returns from the pseudo bonus state to the pseudo bonus state again via a notification waiting state and an alignment waiting state described later (pseudo bonus notification in transition mode 6 to transition mode 2 in FIG. 8 described later). Mode of transitioning to the game).

  In addition, even if the game of the pseudo BB ends without winning the lottery in the pseudo BB game period, the pseudo bonus (pseudo BB or the pseudo BB in the unit game of the first game immediately after the end of the pseudo BB). When the RB) is won and started, the game of the pseudo bonus (pseudo BB or pseudo RB) is continued as shown in FIG. When the pseudo bonus continues in this manner, although not shown in FIG. 7, in detail, from the third stop of the ending game of the pseudo BB of the current set to the normal rotation start of the reel of the next game. In the period, the production game state returns from the pseudo bonus state to the pseudo bonus state again via the normal game state and the waiting state for completion described later (transition form 5 to transition form 3 in FIG. Aspect).

  In the pseudo RB state, an AT game in which one set is 20 games is played. During the game period of the pseudo RB state (including the pseudo RB start game), the pseudo BB stock lottery is performed for each unit game (for each game). During the game period in the pseudo RB state, the pseudo RB game of 20 games is finished without winning the lottery, and the pseudo bonus is not won in the unit game of the first game immediately after the end of the pseudo RB. In this case, as shown in FIG. 7, the effect game state shifts from the pseudo RB state to the normal game state.

  On the other hand, in the pseudo RB game period (including the pseudo RB start game), if the lottery is won and the pseudo BB is stocked, the lock period at the start of the game of the next game of the end game of the pseudo RB of the current set A specific symbol combination related to the pseudo BB (“BIG alignment” described below) is automatically stopped on a predetermined virtual line by a pseudo bonus start spinning effect described later, and then the pseudo bonus game is continued (1G A series of pseudo BBs is started). Even when the 1-G continuous pseudo BB is started after the pseudo RB ends, there is a possibility that a reel lock effect such as a freeze may occur before the pseudo bonus start spinning effect described later.

  Further, when the pseudo BB is started at 1G consecutive after the end of the pseudo RB, although not shown in FIG. 7, in detail, after the third stop of the end game of the pseudo RB of the current set, the reels of the next game are normally played. In the period until the start of rotation, the production game state returns from the pseudo bonus state to the pseudo bonus state again via the notification waiting state and the alignment waiting state described later (transition form from transition form 6 in FIG. 8 described later. Mode of shifting to the pseudo bonus notification game in 2).

  In the pseudo RB game period, even if the pseudo RB game is finished without winning the stock lottery, the pseudo BB is won and started in the unit game of the first game immediately after the pseudo RB is finished. When played, as shown in FIG. 7, the pseudo RB game is continued. When the pseudo bonus continues in this manner, although not shown in FIG. 7, in detail, from the third stop of the ending game of the pseudo RB of the current set to the normal rotation start of the reel of the next game. In the period, the production game state returns from the pseudo bonus state to the pseudo bonus state again via the normal game state and the waiting state for completion described later (transition form 5 to transition form 3 in FIG. Aspect).

  In the present embodiment, in the pseudo bonus unit game, when the 1G series pseudo BB stock lottery is won, a notification sound (BGM) for notifying that the 1G series pseudo BB has been won is generated. In the production effect of the notification sound (BGM), the BGM may be changed each time the stock of 1G consecutive pseudo BBs is determined in one game period of the pseudo bonus.

  As described above, in the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, at the start of the pseudo bonus, it is internally determined whether or not to perform 1G consecutive pseudo BBs after the end of the pseudo bonus of the current set. Can be added. As a result, in the present embodiment, it is possible to maintain the interest of the player in AT operation.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, an example in which the continuous form of the pseudo bonus to be stocked (form of the condominium) is only the 1G-unit is described, but the present invention is not limited to this. In addition to the 1G series, after the pseudo bonus ends with the stock of the pseudo bonus, for example, once the game is shifted to the normal game state and the normal game for a predetermined period (predetermined number of games) is exhausted. Alternatively, the pseudo bonus in a continuous form (so-called continuous form via aura) such that the game of the stocked pseudo bonus is executed may be configured to be stockable.

[Transition form of production game state within unit game period]
Here, with reference to FIG. 8, a transition form of the effect game state within the unit game (one game) period will be described. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the relationship between the game operation in the unit game and the transition timing of the effect game state.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the normal game state and the pseudo bonus state (pseudo BB state and pseudo RB state) are provided as the effect game states managed by the main control circuit 41 (main CPU 51). Further, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 (main CPU 51) also manages the state of various effects performed during the transition from the normal game state to the pseudo bonus state.

  Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the pseudo bonus is won, in the unit game at the start of the pseudo bonus, the effect for notifying the winning of the pseudo bonus (“pseudo bonus start spinning effect” in FIG. 8) is generated. Done. In this pseudo bonus start spinning effect, the notification (lighting of the notification lamp), the reel rotation start, and the reel automatic stop are performed in this order. In the pseudo bonus start spinning effect, the main control circuit 41 (main CPU 51) executes the reel operation control and the instruction to light the notification lamp to the sub control circuit 42. The notification lamp shows a specific example of the notification means according to the present invention.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 (main CPU 51) also manages the state in which the pseudo bonus start spinning effect is performed as the effect game state. In addition, as will be described later, in the reel automatic stop effect, a specific symbol combination related to the pseudo bonus is finally displayed on a predetermined virtual line set on the three reels (“REG matching”, “BIG matching” to be described later). Since a symbol combination called "alignment" is automatically stopped (aligned), hereinafter, a state in which the pseudo bonus start spinning effect is performed is referred to as a "alignment waiting state".

  Further, in the present embodiment, as will be described later, as the winning type of the pseudo bonus, not only the type of starting the pseudo bonus in the winning game, but also the type of starting the pseudo bonus from the next game of the winning game is provided. There is. In the latter case, the state from after the winning of the pseudo bonus until the generation of the notification effect of the next game is a waiting state for the notification effect (lighting effect of the notification lamp). Therefore, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 (main CPU 51) also has, as the effect game state, a state from after the pseudo bonus winning until the notification effect of the next game is generated (hereinafter, referred to as “notification waiting state”). to manage.

  The contents of various transition modes (transition modes 1 to 6 in FIG. 8) of the above-described various effect game states in the unit game will be described below.

(1) Transition mode 1
Transition form 1 in FIG. 8 is a transition form of the effect game state when the pseudo bonus lottery in the normal game is non-win (miss).

  In the transition mode 1, first, in the normal game state, when the start lever 16 is operated by the player (“lever” operation in FIG. 8), the normal game is started and the pseudo bonus lottery is performed (in FIG. 8). "Pseudo bonus lottery (release lottery) operation). When the pseudo bonus lottery is non-win, the effect game state does not change and the normal game state is maintained. After that, the wait time (4.1 sec) from the start of the previous game is consumed (“wait exhaustion” operation in FIG. 8).

  Next, the reel is rotationally started by a normal acceleration process (“true starting” operation in FIG. 8) and accelerated to a predetermined rotational speed. After that, when the reels are all stopped (“third stop end” operation in FIG. 8), one game of the normal game when the pseudo bonus lottery is non-win (miss) is finished. In these series of game operations, the effect game state does not transit and the normal game state is maintained. That is, in the normal game of transition mode 1, the effect game state does not change and the normal game state is maintained during one game period.

(2) Transition mode 2
In this embodiment, as the pseudo bonus types to be won in the pseudo bonus lottery of the normal game, four types called “current game pseudo RB”, “current game pseudo BB”, “next game pseudo RB” and “next game pseudo BB” Pseudo bonus types are provided (see FIGS. 37 and 38 described later).

  The "current game pseudo RB" is a pseudo RB in which a pseudo RB is announced and a game is started in a winning unit game, and the "current game pseudo BB" is a pseudo BB in a winning unit game and a game is started. Is a pseudo BB. Further, the "next game pseudo RB" is a pseudo RB in which the pseudo RB is announced and the game is started in the next unit game of the winning unit game, and the "next game pseudo BB" is the next of the winning unit game. It is a pseudo BB in which the notification of the pseudo BB and the start of the game are performed in the unit game of.

  Transition form 2 is a transition form of the effect game state when the pseudo bonus type “next game pseudo RB” or “next game pseudo BB” is won in the pseudo bonus lottery (release lottery) of the normal game.

  In the transition mode 2, first, in the normal game state, when the start lever 16 is operated by the player, the normal game is started and the pseudo bonus lottery is performed. When the pseudo bonus type “next game pseudo RB” or “next game pseudo BB” is won by the pseudo bonus lottery, the effect game state is changed from the normal game state to the notification waiting state as shown in FIG. After that, the notification waiting state is maintained for a period until the execution of various lottery processing when the lever is turned on in the next game (pseudo bonus notification game) after the pseudo bonus winning game. That is, various game operations after the pseudo bonus lottery in the winning game are performed in a notification waiting state. In the transition mode 2, the pseudo BB stock lottery is performed in the game next to the winning game, but the pseudo bonus lottery is not performed.

  Next, during execution of various lottery processes when the lever is turned on in the next game (pseudo bonus notification game), the effect game state transitions from the notification waiting state to the complete waiting state. Next, when the wait time (4.1 sec) from the start of the previous game is exhausted, the pseudo bonus start spinning effect is performed. Specifically, first, a notification effect (lighting effect of a notification lamp) is performed, then rotation of the reel (forward rotation or reverse rotation) is started (not shown), and then an automatic reel stop effect is performed. ..

  In the automatic reel stop production, a specific symbol combination related to the pseudo bonus (a symbol combination called “REG matching” or “BIG matching” described later) is automatically stopped on a predetermined virtual line set on the three reels. When the effect is finished, the effect game state transits from the waiting state for completion to the pseudo bonus state, and the game of the pseudo bonus is started. Then, when the pseudo bonus state is started, the reel is rotationally started by a normal acceleration process and is accelerated to a predetermined rotation speed. After that, when the reels are all stopped, the game of the first game of the pseudo bonus ends.

  In the present embodiment, when the pseudo bonus is announced in the game next to the pseudo bonus winning game as in the transition mode 2, the pseudo bonus winning may be notified in advance before the next game is started. For example, in the pseudo bonus winning game, the notification lamp may be momentarily turned on after the reels are third stopped. By providing such an advance notice effect, the player can know the winning of the pseudo bonus before the notice effect of the next game.

(3) Transition mode 3
Transition form 3 is a transition form of the effect game state when the pseudo bonus type “current game pseudo RB” or “current game pseudo BB” is won in the pseudo bonus lottery (release lottery) of the normal game.

  In the transition mode 3, first, in the normal game state, when the start lever 16 is operated by the player, the normal game is started and the pseudo bonus lottery is performed. When the pseudo bonus type “current game pseudo RB” or “current game pseudo BB” is won by the pseudo bonus lottery, the effect game state is changed from the normal game state to the waiting state for completion as shown in FIG. Next, when the wait time (4.1 sec) from the start of the previous game is exhausted, the pseudo bonus start spinning effect is performed. Specifically, first, a notification effect (lighting effect of a notification lamp) is performed, then rotation of the reel (forward rotation or reverse rotation) is started (not shown), and then an automatic reel stop effect is performed. ..

  In the automatic reel stop production, a specific symbol combination related to the pseudo bonus (a symbol combination called “REG matching” or “BIG matching” described later) is automatically stopped on a predetermined virtual line set on the three reels. When the effect is finished, the effect game state transits from the waiting state for completion to the pseudo bonus state, and the game of the pseudo bonus is started. Then, when the pseudo bonus state is started, the reel is rotationally started by a normal acceleration process and is accelerated to a predetermined rotation speed. After that, when the reels are all stopped, the game of the first game of the pseudo bonus ends.

(4) Transition mode 4
Transition form 4 is a transition form of the effect game state in the unit game during the pseudo bonus.

  In the transition mode 4, first, in the pseudo bonus state, when the start lever 16 is operated by the player, the pseudo bonus game is started. In the pseudo bonus state, the pseudo BB stock lottery is performed for each unit game, but the pseudo bonus lottery is not performed.

  Next, when the wait time (4.1 sec) has been exhausted from the start of the previous game, the reel is rotationally started by a normal acceleration process and accelerated to a predetermined rotational speed. After that, when the reels are all stopped, the unit game of the pseudo bonus ends.

  In such a transition mode 4, the effect game state does not transition and the pseudo bonus state is maintained during one game period.

(5) Transition mode 5
Transition form 5 is a transition form of the production game state of the pseudo bonus end (final) game in the case where the pseudo bonus ends and the production game state transitions to the normal game state without winning the lottery of the pseudo BB. ..

  In the transition mode 5, first, in the ending game in the pseudo bonus state, when the start lever 16 is operated by the player, the pseudo bonus ending game is started. Next, when the wait time (4.1 sec) from the start of the previous game is exhausted, the reel is rotationally started by a normal acceleration process and accelerated to a predetermined rotational speed.

  Next, when the reels are all stopped in the ending game, the game of the pseudo bonus ending game is ended. Then, in the transition mode 5, at the end of the pseudo bonus, the effect game state transits from the pseudo bonus state to the normal game state. The transition mode after the game is completed in transition mode 5 is any of transition modes 1 to 3. Then, when the effect game state is changed from the transition form 5 to the transition form 3, the pseudo bonus is continuously performed.

(6) Transition mode 6
Transition form 6 is a transition form of the effect game state of the pseudo bonus end (final) game when the pseudo BB is started in 1G series after the end of the pseudo bonus game.

  In the transition mode 6, first, in the ending game in the pseudo bonus state, when the player operates the start lever 16, the pseudo bonus ending game is started. Next, when the wait time (4.1 sec) from the start of the previous game is exhausted, the reel is rotationally started by a normal acceleration process and accelerated to a predetermined rotational speed.

  Next, when the reels are all stopped in the end game, the game of the pseudo bonus end game ends, but in the transition form 6, the stocked 1G series of pseudo bonuses start (release) after the end of the pseudo bonus of the current set. ) Will be done.

  Therefore, when the reels are all stopped in the ending game of the pseudo bonus of the current set, the effect game state transits from the pseudo bonus state to the notification waiting state. The transition mode after the pseudo bonus ending game in transition mode 6 is the transition mode of the pseudo bonus notification game in transition mode 2. Therefore, in transition mode 6, when the end game of the pseudo bonus ends and the effect game state transitions to the notification waiting state, the notification waiting state is various lottery processing execution when the lever of the next game (pseudo bonus notification game) is turned on. Maintained until time.

<Various production lottery status>
In the present embodiment, various lottery is performed in the game in the normal game state and the game in the pseudo bonus state. For example, a pseudo bonus lottery is performed in the normal game state game, and a pseudo BB stock lottery is performed in the pseudo bonus game.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of effect lottery states (modes) are provided, in which the winning probability of the pseudo bonus lottery and the winning probability of the stock lottery of the pseudo BB are different from each other. Specifically, eight types of effect lottery states (modes) of mode 0 to mode 7 are provided. In addition, in the present embodiment, the effect lottery state (mode) transition lottery is performed when the unit game during the start of the pseudo bonus and during the pseudo bonus period, and when the setting of the pachi-slot 1 is changed.

<Ceiling function>
The pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment is provided with a function (so-called ceiling function) for confirming the provision of the pseudo-bonus when the number of digest games of the normal game reaches the number of pseudo-bonus release games (so-called ceiling game number).

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of release games (“31”, “100 to 199” and “1199”) are provided, and the number of pseudo bonus release games selected from among them is the effect lottery state ( Mode). Therefore, as will be described later, in the present embodiment, each time the mode transition lottery is performed, based on the changed effect lottery state (mode), the lottery process of the number of games for releasing the pseudo bonus (the next pseudo bonus will be described later). A transition game number lottery process) is performed.

<Pseudo bonus start revolving production>
[Outline of pseudo bonus start revolving stage operation]
Next, with reference to FIG. 9, the contents of the pseudo bonus start spinning effect performed at the start of the pseudo bonus will be described. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an operation flow of the pseudo bonus start spinning effect. In addition, the pseudo bonus start spinning effect is performed in a state where a lock for invalidating or delaying the game operation by the player has occurred.

  First, when the pseudo bonus is won by the pseudo bonus lottery when the lever is turned on, a predetermined notification weight time of the pseudo bonus is set. The notification weight time is a weight period provided to make the start timing of the reel automatic stop effect described later constant regardless of the reel symbol stop position at the end of the previous game. The notification wait time can be set arbitrarily, but in the present embodiment, it is set to 2000 msec regardless of the type of the pseudo bonus that is won.

  Next, after the wait time (4.1 sec) from the start of the previous game is exhausted, the notification effect by lighting the notification lamp is performed. In the notification effect, for example, a specific pattern image is lit by a plurality of LEDs (notification lamps: not shown) arranged in a matrix on the display device 11. The operation of this notification effect is controlled by the sub control circuit 42 based on the lighting instruction information of the notification lamp (information included in the start command) transmitted from the main control circuit 41 to the sub control circuit 42.

  The notification effect is not limited to a simple effect in which a notification lamp (LED) is turned on. For example, a liquid crystal display device may be used as the display device 11, and a notice effect may be provided by a moving image (video). In this case, it is preferable that the content is such that the notification by the moving image (video) is completed in the period from the start of the notification effect (after the wait time is exhausted from the start of the previous game) to the start of the reel rotation. Further, in the present embodiment, an example is described in which the notification lamp lighting effect is performed after the wait time (4.1 sec) from the start of the previous game is exhausted, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, after the wait time (4.1 sec) is exhausted, and if the timing is within the notification wait time period, the notification lamp lighting effect can be performed at any timing. Further, for example, if the timing is after the wait time (4.1 sec) has been exhausted and before the symbol combination of “REG alignment” or “BIG alignment” described later is automatically stopped, the notification lamp is set at any timing. The lighting effect of can be performed.

  Next, the three reels are rotationally driven in a predetermined pattern (forward rotation, reverse rotation, etc.). After that, a stop preparation operation 1 and a stop preparation operation 2 for stopping a specific symbol combination on a predetermined virtual line in the reel automatic stop effect are performed.

  In the stop preparation operation 1, while the reels are rotating, the symbol "red 7" on the left reel 3L, the symbol "red 7" on the middle reel 3C and the symbol "red" on the right reel 3R that constitute a specific symbol combination related to the pseudo BB 7 "relative positional relationship, or the symbol" red 7 "of the left reel 3L, the symbol" red 7 "of the middle reel 3C and the" BAR "of the right reel 3R, which constitute a specific symbol combination related to the pseudo RB. The rotation speed of each reel is finely adjusted so that the relative positional relationship becomes a predetermined positional relationship. The method of adjusting the relative positional relationship of the symbols of the reels in the stop preparation operation 1 is not limited to this example, and for example, a method of shifting the rotation start timing of each reel may be adopted.

  For example, at the start of the pseudo BB, when the reels are automatically stopped in a normal stop pattern described later (see FIGS. 10A and 10B described later), the symbol “red 7” on the left reel 3L and the symbol “red” on the middle reel 3C 7 "and the symbol" red 7 "of the right reel 3R are finely adjusted such that the rotation speeds of the reels are aligned in a horizontal row while the reels are rotating. At the start of the pseudo RB, when the reels are automatically stopped in a normal stop pattern described later, the symbol "red 7" on the left reel 3L, the symbol "red 7" on the middle reel 3C, and the "BAR" on the right reel 3R. However, the rotation speed and the like of each reel are finely adjusted so that the reels are aligned in a horizontal row while the reels are rotating.

  Next, in the stop preparation operation 2, a process of determining whether or not the notification weight time (2000 msec) of the pseudo bonus set when the lever is turned on is performed. When it is determined by this determination processing that the notification wait time has not elapsed, the standby state is set until the notification wait time is exhausted.

  Then, after the notification wait time of the pseudo bonus elapses, and further after the reel makes one rotation, the reel automatic stop effect is started. Then, in the reel automatic stop effect, a specific symbol combination related to the pseudo bonus (a symbol combination called “REG matching” and “BIG matching” described later) is automatically stopped in a predetermined virtual stop pattern on a predetermined virtual line. To be done.

  In the reel automatic stop effect, a plurality of types of reel automatic stop patterns (stop effect patterns) are prepared, and a predetermined automatic stop pattern is determined from a plurality of kinds of automatic stop patterns by lottery. In addition, depending on the type of the automatic stop pattern, the type of a specific symbol combination (a symbol combination referred to as “REG matching” and “BIG matching” described below) related to the pseudo bonus that is automatically stopped, and a specific symbol combination The type of virtual line to be stopped is also automatically determined. The contents of each automatic stop pattern will be described in detail later.

  Next, when the automatic reel stop effect is finished, reel lock called "pseudo bonus winning lock" occurs. During the operation period of the pseudo bonus winning lock, the sub-control circuit 42 performs various effects for notifying the start of the pseudo bonus (for example, generation of fanfare). The lock time of the pseudo bonus prize lock can be appropriately changed according to the type of the pseudo bonus to be started. For example, the lock time of the pseudo bonus prize lock at the start of the pseudo BB is 4000 msec, and the lock time of the pseudo RB is started. The lock time of the pseudo bonus winning lock can be set to 700 msec.

  Then, when the lock time of the pseudo bonus winning lock elapses, the normal rotation of the reel (normal acceleration processing) is executed, and the game of the first game of the pseudo bonus is started.

  In the present embodiment, at the start of the pseudo bonus, the pseudo bonus start spinning effect (reel action) is performed as described above. If the pseudo bonus of the pseudo bonus type “current game pseudo RB” or “current game pseudo BB” is won, the above-described pseudo bonus start spinning effect is executed in the winning game, and a pseudo bonus is generated from the winning game. Be started. In addition, when the pseudo bonus of the pseudo bonus type “next game pseudo RB” or “next game pseudo BB” is won, the above-described pseudo bonus start spinning body effect is executed in the game next to the winning game and simulated from the next game. The bonus starts.

  In the case where the above-described pseudo bonus start spinning effect is provided, in the pseudo bonus start game, during the lock period, a specific symbol combination relating to the pseudo bonus (referred to as “REG matching” or “BIG matching” described later) The symbol combination) stops on a predetermined virtual line, and the pseudo bonus game is started. Therefore, in the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, a pseudo bonus game (special game) can be started regardless of the skill of the player.

  In addition, normally, after the start operation of the starting game in the pseudo bonus state is detected, the reel rotation start operation is performed, and then a specific symbol combination relating to the pseudo bonus (a symbol combination called “REG matching” or “BIG matching” to be described later) The time until stopping on a predetermined virtual line is not constant because it depends on the position of the symbol stopped and displayed before the start game of the pseudo bonus. That is, the period during which the notification effect can be executed by the notification lamp (time for notification effect) depends on the position of the symbol stopped and displayed before the start game of the pseudo bonus. However, in the present embodiment, as described above, the period from the detection of the start operation to the start of the operation of automatically stopping the combination of the specific symbols on the predetermined virtual line is set to the predetermined notification wait time (2000 msec). It is possible to set and execute the notice effect by the notice lamp within the period of the notice wait time. Therefore, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, it is possible to secure the notification effect time that does not depend on the position of the symbol that was stopped and displayed before the pseudo bonus start game.

  Further, in the above-described pseudo bonus start spinning effect, when the wait time (4.1 sec) from the start of the previous game has elapsed, the pseudo bonus winning is notified, and then the reel rotation operation is started. Therefore, in the present embodiment, even if the number of reel rotation patterns (reverse rotation, etc.) at the start of the pseudo bonus is increased, after the reel starts to rotate, a specific symbol combination related to the pseudo bonus (see " It becomes difficult for the player to recognize that the symbol combinations called "REG matching" and "BIG matching") are automatically stopped by the effect (stopping during locking). Further, as in the normal game (when the pseudo bonus start spinning effect (lock) does not occur), the reel rotation operation is started after the lapse of the wait time (4.1 sec) from the start of the previous game. It is possible to prevent the presence / absence of occurrence of the bonus start spinning effect (lock) from being immediately known. From these things, in this embodiment, the notification effect of the pseudo bonus winning can be made more effective.

[Various automatic stop patterns of reels]
In the present embodiment, as the reel automatic stop pattern (stop effect pattern) in the pseudo bonus start turning effect, "normal stop pattern", "all-time simultaneous rotation stop pattern", "high speed stop pattern", "long stop pattern". , 6 types of automatic stop patterns called “re-stop pattern” and “sway stop pattern”. Hereinafter, the outline of the operation of each automatic stop pattern will be described with reference to the drawings (note that the symbol arrangement in each drawing is shown in FIG. 16 described later).

(1) Normal stop pattern The normal stop pattern is that the left reel 3L is automatically stopped in the first lap after the stop preparation operation 2 is completed (after the pseudo bonus notification wait time has elapsed), and the middle reel 3C is automatically stopped in the second lap. Then, the right reel 3R is automatically stopped at the third lap, or the right reel 3R is automatically stopped at the first lap, the middle reel 3C is automatically stopped at the second lap, and the left reel 3L is automatically stopped at the third lap. This is the stop pattern. This normal stop pattern may be executed in both the pseudo bonus start turning effect at the start of the pseudo BB and the pseudo bonus start turning effect at the start of the pseudo RB.

  In the normal stop pattern at the start of the pseudo BB, a specific symbol combination “red 7”-“red 7”-“red 7” (hereinafter referred to as “BIG alignment”) related to the pseudo BB is set on three reels. It is stopped and displayed on a predetermined virtual line (one of the center line, top line, bottom line, cross-down line, and cross-up line). In the normal stop pattern at the start of the pseudo RB, a specific symbol combination “red 7”-“red 7”-“BAR” (hereinafter, referred to as “REG complete”) related to the pseudo RB is a predetermined virtual line (center). Stop display on any of the line, top line, bottom line, cross-down line, and cross-up line).

  10A and 10B show an example of the stop operation of the normal stop pattern. It should be noted that FIG. 10A is a diagram showing an example of the stopping operation of the normal stop pattern performed in the pseudo bonus start spinning effect at the start of the pseudo RB, and stopping the normal stop pattern for automatically stopping "REG complete" on the center line. It is a figure which shows operation. On the other hand, FIG. 10B is a diagram showing an example of the stop operation of the normal stop pattern performed in the pseudo bonus start spinning effect at the start of the pseudo BB, and the stop of the normal stop pattern for automatically stopping "BIG alignment" on the center line. It is a figure which shows operation.

  In the normal stop pattern shown in FIG. 10A, first, the left reel 3L is stopped by the automatic stop operation of the first lap after the stop preparation operation 2 is completed (after the pseudo bonus notification wait time has elapsed). At this time, the left reel 3L is stopped and controlled so that the symbol "red 7" is stopped in the middle area of the left reel 3L. Next, the middle reel 3C is stopped by the automatic stop operation of the second lap. At this time, the middle reel 3C is stop-controlled so that the symbol "red 7" is stopped in the middle area of the middle reel 3C. Then, the right reel 3R is stopped by the automatic stop operation of the third lap. At this time, the right reel 3R is stopped and controlled so that the symbol "BAR" is stopped in the middle area of the right reel 3R.

  In the normal stop pattern shown in FIG. 10B, first, the left reel 3L is stopped by the automatic stop operation of the first lap after the stop preparation operation 2 is finished (after the pseudo bonus notification wait time has elapsed). At this time, the left reel 3L is stopped and controlled so that the symbol "red 7" is stopped in the middle area of the left reel 3L. Next, the middle reel 3C is stopped by the automatic stop operation of the second lap. At this time, the middle reel 3C is stop-controlled so that the symbol "red 7" is stopped in the middle area of the middle reel 3C. Then, the right reel 3R is stopped by the automatic stop operation of the third lap. At this time, the right reel 3R is stopped and controlled so that the symbol "red 7" is stopped in the middle area of the right reel 3R.

(2) Simultaneous full-cylinder simultaneous stop pattern Although not shown, the full-simultaneous cylinder simultaneous stop pattern automatically stops all three reels at the same time in the first lap after the completion of the stop preparation operation 2 (after the notification time of the pseudo bonus has elapsed). This is the stop pattern. In addition, when execution of the all-cylinder simultaneous stop pattern is determined, after completion of the stop preparation operation 2 and after the predetermined separately provided wait time for all-cylinder simultaneous stop is consumed, the reel The automatic stop operation is started.

  The all-reverse-body simultaneous stop pattern may be executed only in the pseudo bonus start barrel production at the start of the pseudo BB. Further, in the all-time cylinder simultaneous stop pattern, "BIG alignment" is automatically stopped on the center line.

(3) High-speed stop pattern In the high-speed stop pattern, three reels are arranged in a predetermined order (left reel 3L, middle reel in the present embodiment) in the first lap after the stop preparation operation 2 is completed (after the pseudo bonus notification wait time elapses). 3C and right reel 3R in this order). The high-speed stop pattern may be executed only in the pseudo bonus start spinning effect at the start of the pseudo BB.

  FIG. 11 shows an example of the stop operation of the high speed stop pattern. In the high-speed pattern shown in FIG. 11, first, at the stage of the stop preparation operations 1 and 2, the symbol "red 7" is stopped in the middle area of the left reel 3L, and the symbol "red 7" is stopped in the upper area of the middle reel 3C. Then, the state where the right reel 3R is rotating is generated.

  Then, after the notification time of the pseudo bonus elapses, when the symbol "red 7" reaches a position on the upper side of the upper area of the right reel 3R in the rotating right reel 3R (hereinafter, this state will be referred to as " (A state of “shift”) The automatic stop effect of three reels is started, and the left reel 3L and the middle reel 3C are also started to rotate again. In other words, on the line (preparation line) that connects the symbol regions on the upper side of the middle region of the left reel 3L, the upper region of the middle reel 3C, and the upper region of the right reel 3R (preparation line), at the timing when "BIG alignment" is aligned, An automatic stop effect of three reels is started. Then, in the first lap after the start of the automatic stop effect of the three reels, the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R are stopped in this order. At this time, the three reels are stop-controlled so that the "BIG alignment" is stopped on the center line.

  More specifically, in this high-speed stop pattern, after the shift eye state is generated, the left reel 3L is rotationally moved by 20 frames in the forward direction and stopped, and the middle reel 3C is rotationally moved by 21 frames in the forward direction. Then, the right reel 3R is rotated forward by 22 frames and stopped. That is, in the high-speed stop pattern, "BIG alignment" is stopped on the center line before the reel makes two turns after the misaligned state is generated. In this stop pattern, the symbol combination can be changed to "BIG alignment" (red 7 alignment) in the shortest time from the misaligned state (preparation state).

  By providing the reel automatic stop effect of the high-speed stop pattern described above as one of the reel effects, it is possible to provide the player with a variety of interesting reel actions. Therefore, in this embodiment, the player's interest in the reel action (reel effect) can be improved.

  It should be noted that in the present embodiment, an example in which the left reel 3L and the middle reel 3C are stopped and the right reel 3R is being rotated when the misaligned eye state is generated has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R may be stopped and the left reel 3L may be rotating to generate a misaligned state, or the right reel 3R and the left reel 3L may be stopped and the middle reel 3C may be rotating. As the above, the state of the misaligned eyes may be generated.

  In the present embodiment, the example in which the automatic stop effect of the high speed stop pattern can be generated only at the start of the pseudo BB is not limited to this, but the automatic stop effect of the high speed stop pattern is also stopped at the start of the pseudo RB. You may make it the structure which can produce an effect.

  In this case, the flow from the stop preparation operations 1 and 2 to the automatic reel stop operation is as follows. First, the symbol "red 7" is stopped in the middle area of the left reel 3L, the symbol "red 7" is stopped in the upper area of the middle reel 3C, and a state in which the right reel 3R is rotating is generated. Next, after the notification time of the pseudo bonus has elapsed, in the rotating right reel 3R, the symbol "BAR" has reached a position one upper side of the upper area of the right reel 3R (the state of the misalignment is generated). At the timing, the automatic stop effect of the three reels is started, and the left reel 3L and the middle reel 3C are also started to rotate again. Then, similarly to the stop operation described in FIG. 11, the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R are stopped in this order on the first line after the start of the automatic stop effect of the three reels, and the center line "REG assembling" is stopped.

(4) Long stop pattern In the long stop pattern, the left reel 3L is automatically stopped in the first lap after the stop preparation operation 2 is completed (after the pseudo bonus notification wait time has elapsed), and the middle reel 3C is automatically stopped in the second lap. Then, after that, the stop pattern is such that the right reel 3R is automatically stopped at the fourth lap instead of the third lap. The long stop pattern may be executed only in the pseudo bonus start spinning effect at the start of the pseudo BB. In the long stop pattern, "BIG complete" is automatically stopped on the center line.

  FIG. 12 shows an example of the stop operation of the long stop pattern. In the long stop pattern, first, the left reel 3L is stopped by the automatic stop operation of the first lap after the stop preparation operation 2 is finished (after the pseudo bonus notification wait time has elapsed). At this time, the left reel 3L is stopped and controlled so that the symbol "red 7" is stopped in the middle area of the left reel 3L. Next, the middle reel 3C is stopped by the automatic stop operation of the second lap. At this time, the middle reel 3C is stop-controlled so that the symbol "red 7" is stopped in the middle area of the middle reel 3C. Then, on the third lap, the right reel 3R is stopped by the automatic stop operation on the fourth lap without stopping the right reel 3R. At this time, the right reel 3R is stopped and controlled so that the symbol "red 7" is stopped in the middle area of the right reel 3R.

(5) Re-stop pattern In the re-stop pattern, first, the left reel 3L is automatically stopped on the first lap after the stop preparation operation 2 is completed (after the pseudo bonus notification wait time has elapsed), and the middle reel 3C is switched on the second lap. Automatically stop and the right reel 3R is automatically stopped at the third lap. Then, at this time point, the three reels are stop-controlled so that the “REG alignment” is stopped on the center line. Next, the left reel 3L or the right reel 3R is moved again to stop the "BIG alignment" on a predetermined virtual line. That is, in the re-stop pattern, the pseudo bonus to be started once appears to be the pseudo RB, and then the pseudo bonus to be started is notified that the pseudo bonus is the pseudo BB.

  The restart pattern may be executed only in the pseudo bonus start spinning effect at the start of the pseudo BB. In the re-stop pattern, when the left reel 3L is finally moved again, "BIG alignment" is stopped on the crossdown line, and when the right reel 3R is finally moved again, " "BIG assortment" is stopped on the center line.

  FIG. 13 shows an example of the stop operation of the re-stop pattern. In the re-stop pattern, first, the left reel 3L is stopped by the automatic stop operation of the first lap after the stop preparation operation 2 is finished (after the pseudo bonus notification wait time has elapsed). At this time, the left reel 3L is stopped and controlled so that the symbol "red 7" is stopped in the middle area of the left reel 3L. Next, the middle reel 3C is stopped by the automatic stop operation of the second lap. At this time, the middle reel 3C is stop-controlled so that the symbol "red 7" is stopped in the middle area of the middle reel 3C. Then, the right reel 3R is stopped by the automatic stop operation of the third lap. At this time, the right reel 3R is stopped and controlled so that the symbol "BAR" is stopped in the middle area of the right reel 3R. Therefore, at this point, the "REG assembling" is stopped on the center line.

  After that, when the right reel 3R is rotated by one frame in the reverse direction (direction from bottom to top in FIG. 13) and stopped, as shown by A after stop in FIG. 13, “BIG alignment” is the center line. Stopped on. Further, after the "REG Alignment" is once stopped on the center line, when the left reel 3L is rotated by one frame in the reverse direction (direction from bottom to top in FIG. 13) and stopped, After the stop, as shown in B, the "BIG alignment" is stopped on the crossdown line.

  In the example of the stop operation of the re-stop pattern shown in FIG. 13, an example in which the right reel 3R or the left reel 3L is finally rotated by one frame in the reverse direction and stopped is described, but the present invention is not limited to this. .. For example, after the "REG Alignment" is once stopped on the center line, the right reel 3R is rotated forward by 19 frames in the forward direction (from top to bottom in FIG. 13) to move the "BIG Alignment" to the center line. You may stop at the top. Further, for example, after the "REG alignment" is once stopped on the center line, the left reel 3L may be rotated forward by 19 frames to stop the "BIG alignment" on the crossdown line.

(6) Shake stop pattern In the shake stop pattern, the left reel 3L is automatically stopped on the first lap after the stop preparation operation 2 is completed (after the pseudo bonus notification wait time has elapsed), and the middle reel 3C is automatically stopped on the second lap. Then, on the third lap, the right reel 3R is automatically stopped. However, in the swing stop pattern, the reels are not completely stopped, but the reels are rotated around the stop position alternately in the forward direction and the reverse direction in a minute range. That is, in the swing stop pattern, each reel is stopped in a state of swinging (vibrating) along the rotation direction of the reel around the stop position.

  The swing stop pattern may be executed only in the pseudo bonus start spinning effect at the start of the pseudo BB. In the swing stop pattern, "BIG alignment" is automatically stopped on the center line.

  FIG. 14 shows an example of the stop operation of the shake stop pattern. In the swing stop pattern, first, the left reel 3L is stopped by the automatic stop operation of the first lap after the stop preparation operation 2 is completed (after the pseudo bonus notification wait time has elapsed). At this time, the left reel 3L is stop-controlled so that the symbol "red 7" is stopped in the middle area of the left reel 3L, and the left reel 3L is minute along the rotation direction of the reel around the stop position. It is controlled so that it swings in a range (alternately rotates in the forward and reverse directions).

  Next, the middle reel 3C is stopped by the automatic stop operation of the second lap. At this time, the middle reel 3C is stopped and controlled so that the symbol "red 7" is stopped in the middle area of the middle reel 3C, and the middle reel 3C is minute along the rotation direction of the reel around the stop position. It is controlled to swing in the range.

  Then, the right reel 3R is stopped by the automatic stop operation of the third lap. At this time, the right reel 3R is stop-controlled so that the symbol "red 7" is stopped in the middle area of the right reel 3R, and the right reel 3R is minute along the rotation direction of the reel around the stop position. It is controlled to swing in the range.

[Various stop positions of reel]
In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of stop positions (stop lines) of “BIG alignment” or “REG alignment” that are finally stopped and displayed by the automatic reel stop effect are provided. FIG. 15 shows various stop positions (stop lines) of “BIG alignment” and “REG alignment”.

  In the present embodiment, the stop position (stop line) of “REG alignment” is on the crossdown line (stop position 1 (crossdown REG alignment) in FIG. 15) and on the center line (stop position 2 (FIG. 15)). Middle REG alignment)), cross-up line (stop position 3 in FIG. 15 (cross-up REG alignment)), top line (stop position 4 in FIG. 15 (upper REG alignment)), and bottom line ( Five types of stop positions, that is, stop position 5 (lower REG alignment) in FIG. 15 are provided. Further, in the present embodiment, the stop position (stop line) of “BIG alignment” is on the cross down line (stop position 6 in FIG. 15 (cross down BIG alignment)) and on the center line (stop position in FIG. 15). 7 (middle BIG alignment), on the cross-up line (stop position 8 in FIG. 15 (cross-up BIG alignment)), on the top line (stop position 9 in FIG. 15 (upper BIG alignment)), and bottom line Five types of stop positions are provided at the top (stop position 10 in FIG. 15 (the lower BIG is aligned)).

  Since the type of the stop position (stop line) of "BIG alignment" or "REG alignment" is determined according to the reel automatic stop pattern (stop performance pattern), the reel automatic stop pattern (stop performance pattern). ) Is determined, the type of the stop position (stop line) of "BIG alignment" or "REG alignment" is also uniquely determined.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, the automatic stop effect at the stop position 9 (upper BIG alignment) is a mode for the condominium in which the effect lottery state (mode 6 or mode 7) is easy for the pseudo BB to win, and the number of condominiums is increased. Is also a mode that can be expected (for example, the loop rate of the mode itself is high). Note that in the present embodiment, the automatic stop effect at the stop position 9 (upper BIG alignment) may be selected only when the effect lottery state is the mode 6 or the mode 7 (see FIG. 59 described later).

<Various reel locks executed during the pseudo bonus game period>
[Various reel locks at the start of pseudo bonus]
The pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment has a function of generating reel lock at the start (or winning) of the pseudo bonus. That is, the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment has a function of generating reel lock as a notification effect of the start of the pseudo bonus or the winning.

  Further, in this embodiment, a plurality of types of reel locks are provided as reel locks to be generated at this time. Specifically, a reel lock having a short lock time called "short lock" and a reel lock having a long lock time called "freeze" are provided. The freeze is provided with two types of reel locks, "freeze A" and "freeze B".

  In this embodiment, the lock time of the short lock is 1000 msec, the lock time of freeze A is 30000 msec, and the lock time of freeze B is 2000 msec. Further, when the freeze B is executed, it is set so that the game can be played after 30,000 msec has elapsed from the start of the lock of the freeze B.

  Whether or not these reel locks are generated and the type of reel lock to be generated are determined by reel lock lottery performed in the winning game of the pseudo bonus. At this time, as a type of reel lock to be won, there are cases where the short lock, the reel lock of Freeze A and the freeze B are respectively won independently, or both of the short lock and Freeze A or the short lock and freeze B. Both may win.

  Then, when execution of a predetermined reel lock is determined by reel lock lottery, the reels are played after the wait time (4.1 sec) from the start of the previous game is exhausted in the winning game or the starting game of the pseudo bonus. The lock is executed. That is, the reel lock is executed before the pseudo bonus start spinning effect (before the pseudo bonus is announced).

  The various reel locks described above are mainly configured to occur when the pseudo bonus of the pseudo bonus type “next game pseudo RB” or “next game pseudo BB” is won (FIG. 39 described later). -See Figure 46). When the pseudo bonus of the pseudo bonus type “next game pseudo RB” or “next game pseudo BB” is won and the short lock is won as the reel lock, in the game in which the pseudo bonus is won, from the start of the previous game. After the wait time is exhausted, short lock occurs. In this case, an effect such that the start of the game (start of rotation of the reel) is slightly delayed is performed.

  On the other hand, when the pseudo bonus of the pseudo bonus type “next game pseudo RB” or “next game pseudo BB” is won and either the freeze A or the freeze B is won as the reel lock, the next game of the game in which the pseudo bonus is won ( In the pseudo bonus notification game), freeze A or freeze B occurs after the wait time from the start of the previous game (winning game) is exhausted, and then the above-described pseudo bonus start barrel effect is executed.

  Further, when the pseudo bonus of the pseudo bonus type “next game pseudo RB” or “next game pseudo BB” is won and the short lock and the freeze A or the freeze B are won as reel locks, in the game in which the pseudo bonus is won. , After the wait time from the start of the previous game has been exhausted, the short lock has occurred, and in the game next to the game in which the pseudo bonus is won, after the wait time from the start of the previous game (winning game) has been exhausted, Freeze A or Freeze B occurs, and then the above-described pseudo bonus start spinning effect is executed.

  In the present embodiment, the presence or absence of short lock is managed by a flag called "short lock flag", the presence or absence of freeze A is managed by a flag called "freeze A flag", and the occurrence of freeze B is checked. The presence / absence is managed by a flag called “freeze B flag”. In addition, hereinafter, the flags for managing the presence / absence of the occurrence of the reel lock are collectively referred to as "effect reservation flag". These effect reservation flags are stored in the main RAM 53.

[Long weight production function]
In this embodiment, as described above, in the pseudo bonus start game, the stock lottery of the pseudo BB of 1G is performed. Then, in the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, when this stock lottery is won, a pseudo bonus of a predetermined number of games (70 games in the case of pseudo BB, 20 games in the case of pseudo RB) to be executed after the current game. In a specific unit game within the period, it is provided with a function of executing a lock effect (hereinafter referred to as "long weight effect") that slightly extends the wait time (4.1 sec) from the start of the previous game.

  Specifically, in the long weight effect, if the winning lottery of the 1G consecutive pseudo BB is won in the pseudo bonus start game, after the lever is turned on, the previous game after the lever is turned on in the second bonus game after the specific game. After the wait time (4.1 sec) from the start is consumed, short lock for a predetermined lock time (1000 msec in this embodiment) is generated. The presence / absence of this long weight effect and the generated game are determined by lottery.

  As described above, in the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, in the pseudo bonus start game, it is internally determined whether or not to execute 1G consecutive pseudo BBs after the end of the game period of the pseudo bonus of the current set. Further, in the present embodiment, when 1G consecutive pseudo BBs are won in the pseudo bonus start game, a long weight effect that expects 1G consecutive pseudo BB winnings is performed during the game period of the pseudo bonus of the current set. Be seen. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to maintain the interest of the player for AT operation and also enhance the interest of the player for the game during the pseudo bonus game period.

  Further, in the present embodiment, during the pseudo bonus game period, 1G consecutive pseudo BB stock lottery is performed for each unit game. Then, the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment also has a function capable of generating a long weight effect (occurrence of a short lock) in the relevant lottery game when the stock lottery is won. Whether or not a long weight effect is triggered by the winning of the stock lottery in this pseudo bonus is determined by lottery.

  When the occurrence timing of the long weight effect triggered by the winning of the stock lottery during the pseudo bonus overlaps with the occurrence timing of the long weight effect set by the winning of the stock lottery in the above-described pseudo bonus starting game. The long weight effect (short lock) is executed once without generating the long weight effect (short lock) twice.

  In the present embodiment, the presence or absence of the long weight effect is managed by a short lock flag that manages the presence or absence of the short lock determined by the reel lock lottery described above. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and an effect reservation flag that manages the occurrence of a long weight effect is provided separately from an effect reservation flag that manages the occurrence of a short lock determined by reel lock lottery. May be.

[Reel lock function at the end of pseudo bonus]
The pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment has a function of generating reel lock (hereinafter, referred to as “pseudo bonus END lock”) after the reels are stopped for a third time in the game of ending one set of pseudo bonus. The pseudo bonus END lock is a lock that always occurs at the end of the pseudo bonus, and is not limited to the case where the normal game is started after the end of the one set of the pseudo bonus, but the first game after the end of the one set of the pseudo bonus. Also, when the pseudo bonus is started.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, as will be described later, in the third post-stop effect process that is performed after the display combination is determined (after the display command generation / storing process is completed) and before the medal payout process and the bonus operation check process, Bonus END lock is performed (see FIGS. 76 and 99 described later). That is, in the present embodiment, when the display combination is a small combination, the pseudo bonus END lock is performed before the medal payout processing, and when the display combination is the replay combination, before the medal automatic insertion processing. The pseudo bonus END lock is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, when the display combination is a small combination, the pseudo bonus END lock is performed after the medal payout process, and when the display combination is the replay combination, the medal is automatically inserted. The pseudo bonus END lock may be performed after the processing.

  The lock time of the pseudo bonus END lock changes according to the type of the pseudo bonus to be ended. In the present embodiment, the lock time of the pseudo bonus END lock at the end of the pseudo BB is 5200 msec, and the lock time of the pseudo bonus END lock at the end of the pseudo RB is 2500 msec.

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

[Design placement table]
First, the symbol arrangement table will be described with reference to FIG. The symbol arrangement table, the position of each symbol in the respective rotation directions of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R, and the data specifying the type of the symbol arranged at each position (hereinafter, symbol code (in FIG. 16) Refer to the symbol code table)))).

  In the symbol arrangement table, when the reel index is detected, the position of the symbol located in the middle area of each reel in the frame of the display window of each reel is defined as "0". Then, in each reel, in the order of advancing in the rotation direction of the reel (the direction from the symbol position "19" to the symbol position "0" in FIG. 16) based on the symbol position "0", the value of the symbol counter corresponds to "". "0" to "19" are assigned to each symbol as symbol positions.

  That is, by referring to the value of the symbol counter (“0” to “19”) and the symbol arrangement table, it is displayed in the upper area, the middle area and the lower area of each reel in the frame of the display window of each reel. It is possible to specify the type of pattern that is being displayed. For example, when the value of the symbol counter corresponding to the left reel 3L is "7", the symbol position "8" is set in each of the upper area, the middle area and the lower area of the left reel 3L in the frame of the left display window 4L. The symbol "bell", the symbol "Replay 2" at the symbol position "7", and the symbol "BAR" at the symbol position "6" are displayed.

[Design combination table]
Next, the symbol combination table (No. 1 to No. 4) will be described with reference to FIGS. The symbol combination table is a predetermined symbol combination (combination and combination name) according to the type of privilege (bonus, small win, replay), the content of the corresponding symbol combination code (storage area, data), and the number of payouts. Stipulates the correspondence relationship with.

  In the present embodiment, when the symbol combination displayed by the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R along the activated line (cross-down line) matches the symbol combination defined in the symbol combination table, the winning combination is won. Is determined. Then, when it is determined that the prize is won, the player is provided with benefits such as payout of medals, operation of replay (replay), and operation of bonus. If the symbol combination displayed along the activated line does not match any of the symbol combinations defined in the symbol combination table, a so-called "miss" occurs. That is, in the present embodiment, the symbol combination corresponding to “miss” is not defined in the symbol combination table, so that the symbol combination of “miss” is defined. Note that the present invention is not limited to this, and the symbol combination table may be provided with an item of "miss" to directly define the symbol combination of "miss".

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

  The data in the "storage area" of the display combination code column is data for designating a later-described symbol code storage area (see FIG. 72 described later) in which the data of the corresponding symbol combination is stored. In this embodiment, 33 symbol code storage areas are provided. Then, in the present embodiment, display combinations having the same bit pattern (1-byte data pattern) and different contents are managed as different display combinations due to the difference in "storage area".

  The numerical value described in the payout number column in the symbol combination table indicates the number of medals to be paid out to the player. In the symbol combination in which a value of 1 or more is given as the data of “payout number”, the same number of medals as the number is paid out. For example, in the present embodiment, when the display combination associated with the combination name “C_7 pieces A” (CD bell) is determined with respect to the number of inserted medals, the symbol combination “bell -"Bell"-"Bell" is stopped and displayed on the activated line), 7 medals are paid out.

  Further, in the present embodiment, for example, when the display combination related to the combination name “C_REP A1_1” (middle row replay) is determined (the symbol combination “Bell”-“Replay 1”-“Bell” related to “C_REP A1_1”] If "is displayed as a stop on the activated line), the replay is activated. Further, in the present embodiment, for example, when the symbol combination “Replay 3”-“Watermelon 1”-“Red 7” related to the combination name “C_BB” is stopped and displayed on the activated line. ) Is determined, the BB (big bonus) is activated.

[Bonus table]
Next, with reference to FIG. 23, the bonus operation time table will be described. The bonus operation time table includes a game state flag storage area (see FIG. 69 described later) provided in the main RAM 53, a bonus end number counter, a game possible number counter and a prize winning number counter when the bonus game is operated. Specify the data to be stored.

  The gaming state flag is data for identifying the type of gaming state (RT gaming state and bonus gaming state) in operation. Therefore, in this embodiment, each game state flag indicating the RT0 game state, the RT1 game state, and the BB game state is provided (see FIG. 69 described later).

  The bonus end number counter is data for managing whether or not the total number of medals paid out in the bonus game has exceeded a prescribed number (payout number) that triggers the end of the bonus game. In the present embodiment, the operation of the BB which is started upon the stop display of the symbol combination related to the bonus combination related to the name “C_BB” is ended when the medals exceeding the specified number “90” are paid out.

  That is, at the start of the bonus operation, the value defined by the bonus operation table is stored in the bonus end number counter, and thereafter, the value of the bonus end number counter is changed every time a medal is paid out through the bonus operation. Is subtracted. Then, the operation of the bonus ends when the value of the bonus end number counter is updated to less than "0".

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

[Internal lottery table]
Next, the internal lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. 24 to 26. In this embodiment, an internal lottery table is provided separately for each of the RT0 gaming state (general gaming state), the RT1 gaming state (state between BB flags) and the BB gaming state.

  Each internal lottery table has a winning number (internal winning combination), a lottery value when each winning number is determined, and a data pointer (a small win / replay data pointer for acquisition when each winning number is determined). And a bonus data pointer). In addition, in the internal lottery table shown in FIGS. 24 to 26, for convenience of description, the name of the internal winning combination corresponding to the winning number and the effect lottery flag name are also described.

  The lottery value is defined for each setting (settings 1 to 6) for adjusting the expected value of the internal lottery such as a preset bonus or a small winning combination. This setting is changed using, for example, a reset switch (not shown) and a setting key switch (not shown).

  In the internal lottery process of the present embodiment, first, a random number value (external random number value) extracted from a predetermined numerical value range (for example, 0 to 65535) is defined as a lottery value defined corresponding to each winning number. And subtract sequentially. Next, a determination (internal lottery) is made as to whether or not the result of the subtraction has become negative (whether or not a so-called "carry" has occurred). Then, when the result of the subtraction in the predetermined winning number becomes negative (a "digit" occurs), it means that the winning number (internal winning combination) has been won.

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

  In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 performs various lottery processes related to the pseudo bonus (AT), and various lottery tables used in this lottery process (for example, a pseudo bonus lottery table, a reel lock lottery table, and modes afterwards). In a lottery table or the like), a lottery value is defined not for each internal winning combination but for each effect lottery flag described in the internal lottery tables of FIGS. 24 to 26. Therefore, when performing the lottery process with reference to these lottery tables, the lottery process is performed based on the effect lottery flag corresponding to the internal winning combination. In the following, the effect lottery flag with the name “determined hand” and the effect lottery flag with the name “determined cherry” will also be collectively referred to as “determined”.

  The lottery flags for various effects are stored in the main RAM 53. Then, when the predetermined internal winning combination is determined by the internal lottery, only the effect lottery flag corresponding to the predetermined internal winning combination is set to the ON state (data “1” is stored), and other effects. The lottery flag for use is set to the off state (data “0” is stored). For example, when the name "F_123B1" is won internally, only the effect lottery flag with the name "normal combination" is turned on.

(1) Internal lottery table for RT0 game state (general game state) FIG. 24 is a diagram showing a configuration of an internal lottery table for RT0 game state (general game state). The RT0 gaming state internal lottery table is referred to when the internal winning combination lottery process is executed for each unit game in the RT0 gaming state (general gaming state).

  The RT0 gaming state internal lottery table defines the relationship between the winning numbers “1” to “24” (various internal winning combinations) and the corresponding lottery value and obtainable data pointer.

  For example, in the internal winning combination lottery processing with reference to the setting 1 of the internal lottery table for RT0 gaming state, the probability of winning the winning number “2” (internal winning combination associated with the name “F_BB”) is 4000/65536. In this case, "0" is acquired as the small win / replay data pointer, and "1" is acquired as the bonus data pointer.

  In addition, for example, in the internal winning combination lottery processing that refers to the setting 1 of the RT0 game state internal drawing table, the probability that the winning number “3” (the internal winning combination relating to the name “F_Replay”) is won is 8978/65536. Becomes In this case, "1" is acquired as the small win / replay data pointer, and "0" is acquired as the bonus data pointer.

  In the following, the internal winning combinations corresponding to the production lottery flags of the names “cherry”, “watermelon”, “determined winning combination”, “determined cherry” and “medium cho (middle cherry)” are collectively referred to as “rare winning combinations”. ".

(2) Internal lottery table for RT1 game state (state between BB flags) FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a configuration of an internal lottery table for RT1 game state (state between BB flags). The RT1 gaming state internal lottery table is referred to when the internal winning combination lottery process is executed for each unit game in the RT1 gaming state (BB flag gaming state).

  The RT1 gaming state internal lottery table defines the relationship between the winning numbers “1” to “24” (various internal winning combinations) and the corresponding lottery value and the obtainable data pointer.

  For example, in the internal winning combination lottery processing with reference to the setting 1 of the internal lottery table for RT1 gaming state, the probability of winning the winning number “2” (internal winning combination associated with the name “F_BB”) is 0. Since the RT1 gaming state is the state between the BB flags, in the RT1 gaming state, the BB combination is not won.

  Further, for example, in the internal winning combination lottery processing with reference to the setting 1 of the RT1 gaming state internal drawing table, the probability that the winning number “3” (the internal winning combination relating to the name “F_Replay”) is won is 12978/65536. Becomes That is, the winning probability of the replay combination in the RT1 gaming state (BB flag gaming state) is higher than that in the RT0 gaming state (general gaming state). In this case, "1" is acquired as the small win / replay data pointer, and "0" is acquired as the bonus data pointer.

(3) BB Game State Internal Lottery Table FIG. 26 is a diagram showing the configuration of the BB game state internal lottery table. The internal lottery table for the BB game state is referred to when the internal winning combination lottery process is executed for each unit game in the BB game state.

  The internal lottery table for the BB game state defines the relationship between the winning numbers “1” to “3” (various internal winning combinations) and the corresponding lottery value and the obtainable data pointer.

  In the BB game state, as shown in FIG. 26, any of the internal winning combinations of the names “miss”, “F_RB winning combination 1” and “F_RB winning combination 2” is won. The internal winning combination related to the name “F_RB winning combination 1” (small winning / replay data “23”) corresponds to all small winning combinations, and the internal winning combination related to the name “F_RB winning winning combination 2” (small winning / replaying). The data "24") corresponds to combination names "C_1 sheet 40", "C_1 sheet 1" to "C_1 sheet 47_2", and "C_control 1_1" to "C_control 3". That is, in the BB game state, the replay combination is not won.

[Design combination determination table]
Next, the symbol combination determination table will be described with reference to FIGS. 27 to 35. The symbol combination determination table defines the correspondence relationship between the data pointers associated with each internal winning combination and the symbol combinations (combinations) that can be displayed on the activated line (crossdown line). That is, when the small win / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer (internal winning combination) are determined, the type of symbol combination that can be displayed on the activated line, that is, the type of winning winning display combination is unique. It is determined.

  The various data described in the symbol combination (display combination) column in each symbol combination determination table is a symbol combination that is allowed to be displayed along the activated line set across the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R. This is data for identification. The "data" in the symbol combination (display combination) column is represented by 1-byte data in the same manner as the "data" in the display combination column in the symbol combination table shown in FIGS. A unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit of. In addition, the circle in the data pointer column in the symbol combination determination table indicates a symbol combination (combination) that can be displayed on the activated line in the acquired data pointer (internal winning combination), that is, a winning winning display symbol. Indicates.

  In each of the symbol combination determination tables shown in FIGS. 27 to 35, the symbol combination (display combination) relating to the operation of the bonus is defined for the bonus data pointer "1", and the small combination / replay data pointer "1". A symbol combination (display combination) relating to a small combination and a replay combination is defined for each of "~". That is, the symbol combination determination table, the correspondence between the bonus data pointer and the display combination related to the operation of the bonus, and the small combination / replay data pointer and the display combination related to the payout of medals or the display combination related to the operation of the replay. Stipulates the correspondence relationship with.

  For example, when "1" (internal winning combination of the name "F_BB") is acquired as the bonus data pointer, only the symbol combination related to the combination name "C_BB" is stopped as shown in FIGS. 27 to 35. Can be displayed. Further, for example, when “1” (internal winning combination of the name “F_Replay”) is acquired as the small combination / replay data pointer, as shown in FIGS. 27 to 35, the combination name “C_REP A1_1” is obtained. The symbol combinations related to “C_rep E6_3” can be stopped and displayed. Furthermore, for example, when "14" (internal winning combination of the name "F_common B1") is acquired as the small win / replay data pointer, as shown in FIGS. 27 to 35, the combination name "C_7 pieces" The symbol combinations related to "A" to "C_7 sheets E2_2", "C_control 2" and "C_control 3" can be stopped and displayed.

  In addition, in the symbol combination determination table, the case where the “internal winning combination” becomes “miss” is not specified, but this is all symbols defined by the symbol combination table shown in FIGS. 17 to 22. Indicates that the display of combinations is not allowed.

[Symbol winning operation flag data table]
Next, with reference to FIG. 36, the symbol corresponding winning operation flag data table will be described. The symbol corresponding winning operation flag data table defines the corresponding relation between the reel type and the data of the internal winning combination which can be displayed according to the symbol of each reel displayed on the activated line. That is, by referring to the symbol corresponding winning operation flag data table, it is possible to determine the internal winning combination that can be displayed at that time. The symbol corresponding winning operation flag data table is provided corresponding to the symbol combination table (see FIGS. 17 to 22).

  For example, when the symbol "red 7" is stopped and displayed on the winning determination line of the left reel 3L, in the storage areas 1 to 33 corresponding to the symbol code "00000001" (red 7) in the reel type "left", “1” is stored in the bit corresponding to the displayable internal winning combination. The data defined by the symbol corresponding winning operation flag data table is logically ANDed with the data stored in a symbol code storage area (see FIG. 72 to be described later) to be stored.

[Pseudo bonus lottery table]
Next, various pseudo bonus lottery tables will be described with reference to FIGS. 37 and 38. The pseudo bonus lottery table is referred to when the pseudo bonus lottery process (see FIG. 83 described later) is executed in the unit game in the normal game state.

  In the present embodiment, a pseudo bonus lottery table is provided for each effect lottery state (mode) in each setting (settings 1 to 6). The pseudo bonus lottery tables shown in FIGS. 37A to 37D are pseudo bonus lottery tables that are referred to when the effect lottery states are Mode 0 to Mode 3, respectively. Further, the pseudo bonus lottery tables shown in FIGS. 38A to 38D are pseudo bonus lottery tables that are referred to when the effect lottery states are Mode 4 to Mode 7, respectively. In addition, in the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, a separate pseudo bonus lottery table is provided for each setting, but here, for simplification of description, the pseudo bonus lottery table referred to when the setting is the setting 1 Show only.

  The pseudo bonus lottery table defines a correspondence relationship between various lottery triggers of the pseudo bonus, a lottery value of the winning / non-winning of the pseudo bonus set for each lottery trigger, and a pseudo bonus type at the time of winning. In the pseudo bonus lottery using the pseudo bonus lottery table of this embodiment, the winning / non-winning of the AT (pseudo BB, pseudo RB) and the start timing of the AT (the relevant game or the next game) are simultaneously determined. There is. Further, in the pseudo bonus lottery using the pseudo bonus lottery table of the present embodiment, the winning / non-winning of AT (pseudo BB, pseudo RB), the type of AT (pseudo BB or pseudo RB), and the start timing of AT ( This game or the next game) is decided at the same time.

  In the present embodiment, the pseudo bonus lottery trigger is when the internal winning combination corresponding to the production lottery flags of the names “normal winning combination”, “watermelon”, “cherry”, “fixed” and “medium-che” is internally winning. Or, when the number of digest games of the normal game reaches the number of games of canceling the pseudo bonus (when the ceiling is reached). In addition, the winning types of the pseudo bonus are four types of “current game pseudo RB”, “current game pseudo BB”, “next game pseudo RB” and “next game pseudo BB”.

  In addition, when the internal winning combination corresponding to the production lottery flag with the name “normal winning combination”, “watermelon”, “cherry”, “confirmed” or “medium choi” is internally won, in the pseudo bonus lottery process, the pseudo bonus lottery process is performed. The lottery value in the corresponding lottery flag column for production in the table is referred to. In addition, when the number of games played in the normal game reaches the number of unlocked games of the pseudo bonus, the lottery value in the lottery opportunity “ceiling” column in the pseudo bonus lottery table is referred to in the pseudo bonus lottery process.

  For example, when the setting of the pachi-slot 1 is the setting 1, the lottery effect state is the mode 0, and the lottery opportunity is the “normal winning combination”, the pseudo bonus lottery table is used as shown in FIG. 37A. In the pseudo bonus lottery, the pseudo bonus type “current game pseudo RB” is won with a probability of 189/65536, and the pseudo bonus type “next game pseudo RB” is won with a probability of 4/65536. Further, for example, when the setting of pachi-slot 1 is setting 1, the effect lottery state is mode 0, and the lottery opportunity is “watermelon”, in the pseudo bonus lottery using the pseudo bonus lottery table, 1230. The pseudo bonus type “next game pseudo RB” is won with a probability of / 65536, and the pseudo bonus type “next game pseudo BB” is won with a probability of 410/65536.

  Further, for example, when the setting of the pachi-slot 1 is the setting 1, the effect lottery state is the mode 0, and the lottery opportunity is “cherry”, as shown in FIG. 37A, the pseudo bonus lottery table is used. In the pseudo bonus lottery, the pseudo bonus type “next game pseudo RB” is won with a probability of 656/65536. In addition, for example, the setting of pachi-slot 1 is setting 1, the production lottery state is mode 0, and the lottery opportunity is “determined” (the production lottery flag is “determined hand” or “determined cherry”) or “medium”. In the case of “Che”, the pseudo bonus type “next game pseudo BB” is always won in the pseudo bonus lottery using the pseudo bonus lottery table. Furthermore, for example, when the setting of pachi-slot 1 is setting 1, the effect lottery state is mode 0, and the lottery opportunity is “ceiling”, in the pseudo bonus lottery using the pseudo bonus lottery table, , The pseudo bonus type “current game pseudo RB” is won.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 37 and 38, when the setting of the pachi-slot 1 is the setting 1 and the lottery opportunity is “determined” (determined winning combination or confirmed cherry) or “medium choi” , Regardless of the type of production lottery state (mode), it is configured to always win the "next game pseudo BB". Further, when the setting of the pachi-slot 1 is the setting 1 and the lottery opportunity is "ceiling", the "current game pseudo RB" is always won in the modes 0 to 3, and the "current game pseudo RB" is won in the modes 4 to 7. One of the "current game pseudo RB" and the "current game pseudo BB" is surely won.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, the information regarding the trigger (release trigger) of the pseudo bonus is managed by using a flag called a “draft winning trigger flag”. However, this rendering winning trigger flag is for each type of lottery trigger of the pseudo bonus. It is provided in. Specifically, as the production winning trigger flag, a "normal combination release flag", a "watermelon release flag", a "cherry release flag", a "confirmation release flag", a "middle-stage cherry release flag", and a "game number release flag" Various flags are provided.

  The normal winning combination release flag is a production winning opportunity flag that is set to the ON state when the lottery opportunity is "normal winning activity" and the pseudo bonus is won, and the watermelon release flag is when the lottery opportunity is "watermelon". It is an effect winning opportunity flag that is set to the ON state when the pseudo bonus is won. The cherry release flag is a production win chance flag that is set to an ON state when the lottery opportunity is "cherry" and the pseudo bonus is won, and the finalization release flag is a lottery opportunity when the lottery opportunity is "determined (determine or (Determined cherry) ”and is a production winning trigger flag which is set to the ON state when the pseudo bonus is won. In addition, the middle-stage cherry release flag is a production win chance flag that is set to an ON state when the lottery opportunity is "Medium Choi" and the pseudo bonus is won, and the game number release flag is when the lottery opportunity is " It is a “ceiling” and is a production winning trigger flag which is set to an ON state when the pseudo bonus is won.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, when the pseudo bonus type “next game pseudo RB” or “next game pseudo BB” is won, the pseudo bonus is started in the next game of the relevant lottery game. (Freeze A or Freeze B) may occur. In the present embodiment, the information regarding the trigger (release trigger) of the pseudo bonus accompanied by the long freeze is managed by the effect winning trigger flag called “long freeze cancel flag”.

  Further, in the present embodiment, if the stock lottery of the pseudo BB is won in the pseudo bonus game period, the pseudo BB is started at 1G consecutive after the end of the pseudo bonus of the current set. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the information regarding the trigger (release trigger) of the pseudo bonus due to the release of the stocked pseudo BB is also managed by the effect winning combination trigger flag called “pseudo BB stock release flag”. The above-mentioned various effect winning trigger flags are stored in the main RAM 53.

[Reel lock lottery table]
Next, various reel lock lottery tables will be described with reference to FIGS. 39 to 46. The reel lock lottery table is referred to in the reel lock lottery processing (see FIG. 83 described later) performed when the pseudo bonus lottery is won in the unit game in the normal game state.

  In the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, a reel lock lottery table is provided for each combination of the type of the winning pseudo bonus and the mode (effect lottery state). The reel lock lottery tables shown in FIGS. 39A to 39D and 40A to 40D are tables referred to when the bonus type “current game pseudo RB” is won. The reel lock lottery tables shown in FIGS. 39A to 39D are tables that are referred to when the effect lottery state is mode 0 to mode 3, and the reel lock lottery tables shown in FIGS. 40A to 40D are. These tables are referred to when the effect lottery state is Mode 4 to Mode 7, respectively.

  The reel lock lottery tables shown in FIGS. 41A to 41D and FIGS. 42A to 42D are tables referred to when the bonus type “current game pseudo BB” is won. The reel lock lottery tables shown in FIGS. 41A to 41D are tables referred to when the effect lottery state is Mode 0 to Mode 3, respectively, and the reel lock lottery tables shown in FIGS. 42A to 42D are These tables are referred to when the effect lottery state is Mode 4 to Mode 7, respectively.

  The reel lock lottery tables shown in FIGS. 43A to 43D and FIGS. 44A to 44D are tables referred to when the bonus type “next game pseudo RB” is won. The reel lock lottery tables shown in FIGS. 43A to 43D are tables referred to when the effect lottery state is Mode 0 to Mode 3, respectively, and the reel lock lottery tables shown in FIGS. 44A to 44D are These tables are referred to when the effect lottery state is Mode 4 to Mode 7, respectively.

  Further, the reel lock lottery tables shown in FIGS. 45A to 45D and FIGS. 46A to 46D are tables referred to when the bonus type “next game pseudo BB” is won. The reel lock lottery tables shown in FIGS. 45A to 45D are tables referred to when the effect lottery state is mode 0 to mode 3, respectively, and the reel lock lottery tables shown in FIGS. 46A to 46D are These tables are referred to when the effect lottery state is Mode 4 to Mode 7, respectively.

  The reel lock lottery table includes various lottery triggers for reel lock effects performed at the start of the pseudo bonus, a winning / non-winning lottery value of the reel lock effects set for each lottery trigger, and a reel lock type at the time of winning. Stipulates the correspondence relationship with.

  In the present embodiment, the lottery opportunity for reel lock production is an internal winning combination corresponding to the production lottery flags of the names “normal winning combination”, “watermelon”, “cherry”, “fixed” and “medium choi”. At the time, or when the number of normal game digest games reaches the number of pseudo bonus cancellation games (when the ceiling is reached). The winning types of reel lock types are "short lock" (lock time 1000 msec), "freeze A" (lock time 30000 msec), "breeze B" (lock time 2000 msec), "short lock + freeze A" and "short". There are 5 types of "Lock + Freeze B".

  In addition, when the internal winning combination corresponding to the production lottery flag of the name "normal winning combination", "watermelon", "cherry", "confirmed" or "medium choi" is internally won, in the reel lock lottery process, the reel lock lottery is performed. The lottery value in the corresponding lottery flag column for production in the table is referred to. Further, when the number of games played in the normal game reaches the number of games for releasing the pseudo bonus, the lottery value in the lottery opportunity “ceiling” column in the reel lock lottery table is referred to in the reel lock lottery process.

  In the reel lock lottery processing using the reel lock lottery table, as shown in FIGS. 39 to 46, mainly when the bonus winning type is “next game pseudo RB” or “next game pseudo BB”, reel lock The production is designed to win. For example, in the case where the bonus winning type is “next game pseudo BB”, the effect lottery state is mode 1, and the lottery opportunity is “medium choi”, as shown in FIG. 45B, 64/256 There is a probability that "Short Rock" will be won, and with a probability of 32/256, any of "Freeze A", "Freeze B", "Short Rock + Freeze A" and "Short Rock + Freeze B" will be won.

  In the present embodiment, the probability that the reel lock effect is won when the “current game pseudo RB” is won is 0, as shown in FIGS. 39 and 40, and the reel lock effect is obtained when the “current game pseudo BB” is won. The probability of winning is also a very small value as shown in FIG. 41 and FIG. 42 (not really winning).

[Pseudo bonus start mode transition lottery table]
Next, with reference to FIG. 47 to FIG. 50, various random bonus start mode transition lottery tables will be described. The pseudo bonus start mode transition lottery table is referred to in the mode transition lottery process (see FIG. 84 described later) performed when the pseudo bonus lottery is won in the unit game in the normal game state.

  In the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, a pseudo bonus start mode transition lottery table is provided for each combination of the type, mode (effect lottery state) and setting of the winning pseudo bonus. The various pseudo bonus start mode transition lottery tables shown in FIGS. 47 to 50 are tables referred to when the setting is setting 1. In addition, in the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, a pseudo bonus start mode transition lottery table is separately provided for each setting, but here, in order to simplify the description, it is referred to when the setting is setting 1. Only the random shift table at the time of starting the pseudo bonus is shown.

  The pseudo bonus start mode transition lottery tables shown in FIGS. 47A to 47D and FIGS. 48A to 48D are tables referred to in the mode transition lottery process performed at the start of the pseudo RB. In addition, the pseudo bonus start mode transition lottery tables shown in FIGS. 47A to 47D are tables referred to when the effect lottery state is mode 0 to mode 3, respectively, and the pseudo bonus shown in FIGS. 48A to 48D. The start mode transition lottery table is a table that is referred to when the effect lottery state is mode 4 to mode 7, respectively.

  Further, the pseudo bonus start mode transition lottery tables shown in FIGS. 49A to 49D and FIGS. 50A to 50D are tables referred to in the mode transition lottery processing performed at the start of the pseudo BB. The pseudo bonus start mode transition lottery tables shown in FIGS. 49A to 49D are tables referred to when the effect lottery state is mode 0 to mode 3, respectively, and the pseudo bonus shown in FIGS. 50A to 50D. The start mode transition lottery table is a table that is referred to when the effect lottery state is mode 4 to mode 7, respectively.

  The pseudo bonus start mode transition lottery table shows various lottery triggers of the mode transition lottery processing performed at the start of the pseudo bonus, and the respective destination lottery states (mode 0 to mode 7) of the transfer destinations set for each lottery trigger. The correspondence with the lottery value is specified.

  In the present embodiment, the lottery trigger of the mode transition lottery is an internal winning combination corresponding to the production lottery flags of the names “normal winning combination”, “watermelon”, “cherry”, “confirmed” and “medium-cho”. At the time, when the number of digest games of the normal game reaches the number of games for releasing the pseudo bonus (when the ceiling is reached), or when the freeze is won by the reel lock lottery.

  When the internal winning combination corresponding to the production lottery flag with the name “normal winning combination”, “watermelon”, “cherry”, “confirmed” or “medium choi” is internally won, a pseudo bonus is started in the mode transition lottery process. The lottery value in the corresponding lottery flag column for effect in the hour mode transition lottery table is referred to. When the number of normal game digest games reaches the number of pseudo bonus release games, the lottery value in the lottery opportunity “ceiling” column in the pseudo bonus start mode transition lottery table is referred to in the mode shift lottery process. In addition, when the freeze is won in the reel lock lottery, the lottery value in the lottery opportunity “FLZ” column in the pseudo bonus start mode transition lottery table is referred to in the mode transition lottery process.

  In the mode shift lottery process using the pseudo bonus start mode shift lottery table, for example, when the pseudo BB is started, the setting is setting 1, the effect lottery state is mode 4, and the lottery opportunity is “cherry”. 50A, the mode 0 is determined as the effect lottery state of the transition destination with the probability of 195/256, and the mode 1 is determined as the effect lottery state of the transition destination with the probability of 26/256 as shown in FIG. 50A. , With a probability of 1/256, the mode 2 is determined as the effect lottery state of the transfer destination. That is, in these cases, the production lottery state is demoted.

  In addition, in the mode shift lottery process using the pseudo bonus start mode shift lottery table, for example, when the pseudo BB starts, the setting is setting 1, the effect lottery state is mode 4, and the lottery trigger is ". In the case of “cherry”, as shown in FIG. 50A, mode 5 is determined as the effect lottery state of the transfer destination with a probability of 32/256, and mode 6 is selected as the effect lottery state of the transfer destination with a probability of 2/256. It is determined. That is, in these cases, the effect lottery state is promoted.

[Pseudo bonus medium mode lottery table]
Next, with reference to FIG. 51 and FIG. 52, various pseudo bonus medium mode transition lottery tables will be described. The pseudo-bonus mode transition lottery table is referred to in the mode transition lottery processing (see FIGS. 85 and 86 to be described later) performed when the pseudo BB stock lottery is won in the unit game during the pseudo bonus game period. To be done.

  In the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, a pseudo bonus mid-mode transition lottery table is provided for each effect lottery state (mode). 51A to 51D, the pseudo bonus medium mode lottery table is a table referred to when the effect lottery state is mode 0 to mode 3, respectively, and the pseudo bonus medium mode shift shown in FIGS. 52A to 52D. The lottery table is a table that is referred to when the effect lottery state is Mode 4 to Mode 7, respectively. In the present embodiment, an example of using a common pseudo bonus middle mode transition lottery table regardless of the type of pseudo bonus is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pseudo bonus is separately provided for each type of pseudo bonus. A middle mode transition lottery table may be provided.

  During the pseudo bonus mode transition lottery table, various lottery triggers of the mode transition lottery processing during the game period of the pseudo bonus, and the lottery of each effect lottery state (mode 0 to 7) of the transfer destination set for each lottery trigger. Specifies the correspondence with the value. In the present embodiment, the lottery trigger of the pseudo bonus medium mode transition lottery is that the internal lottery corresponding to the effect lottery flags of the names “normal hand”, “watermelon”, “cherry”, “fixed” and “medium choi”. It is when the internal winning is won.

  In the pseudo bonus mid-mode transition lottery table of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 51 and 52, the lottery value is appropriately set so that the effect lottery state (mode) is not demoted by the mode transition lottery process during the pseudo bonus game period. It is set.

  For example, when the current production lottery state is the mode 0 to 4, the lottery value is appropriately set for each type of lottery trigger so that the transition to the production lottery state of mode 5 or higher is determined. .. In addition, when the current production lottery state is mode 5, the lottery value is appropriately set for each type of lottery opportunity so that the transition to the production lottery state of mode 5 or higher is determined. When the production lottery state of is the mode 6, the lottery value is appropriately set for each type of lottery trigger so that the transition to the production lottery state of mode 6 or higher is determined. Further, when the current production lottery state is the mode 7, the lottery value is appropriately set so that the mode 7 is maintained as the production lottery state regardless of the type of the lottery trigger.

[Mode change lottery table when setting is changed]
Next, with reference to FIG. 53, the setting change mode transfer lottery table will be described. The setting change mode transition lottery table is referred to in the effect lottery mode lottery processing (see FIG. 78 described later) performed when the setting of the pachi-slot 1 is changed (when an operation to the setting change switch (not shown) is detected). It

  The setting mode change lottery table has a lottery value of each setting after the change (one of settings 1 to 6) and each destination lottery state (mode 0 to mode 7) of the transfer destination specified for each setting Stipulates the correspondence relationship with.

  In the setting change mode transfer lottery table of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 53, a lottery value of 1 or more is defined for modes 0 to 3, and when the setting is changed, the effect lottery state is set to mode 0. The configuration is determined to be any one of 3. Specifically, in the present embodiment, regardless of the changed setting type, mode 0 is determined as the effect lottery state with a probability of 128/256, and mode 1 is determined as the effect lottery state with a probability of 39/256. Mode 2 is determined as the effect lottery state with a probability of 3/256, and Mode 3 is determined as the effect lottery state with a probability of 86/256.

[Next pseudo bonus transfer lottery table]
Next, with reference to FIG. 54, the next pseudo bonus shift game lottery table will be described. The next pseudo bonus shift game number lottery table is referred to in the next pseudo bonus shift game number lottery process (see FIG. 78, FIG. 84, and FIG. 86 to be described later) for determining the pseudo bonus release game number (the ceiling game number of normal games). To be done.

  Next pseudo bonus shift game number lottery table, each production lottery state (one of modes 0 to 7), and various next pseudo bonus transition game numbers (number of pseudo bonus cancellation games) defined for each production lottery state. It defines the correspondence relationship with the lottery value of. The number of next pseudo bonus shift games defined in the next pseudo bonus shift game lottery table of the present embodiment is three types of "31", "100 to 199" and "1199".

  In the next pseudo bonus shift game number lottery using the next pseudo bonus shift game lottery table, when the effect lottery state is any of modes 0 to 2, as shown in FIG. 54, the next pseudo bonus shift game number When "1199" is determined as the "number of pseudo bonus release games" and the effect lottery state is mode 3, "100 to 199" is determined as the next pseudo bonus shift game number, and the effect lottery state is mode 4. In the case of any of ~ 7, "31" is determined as the number of next pseudo bonus transition games. That is, in the present embodiment, the larger the mode value, the smaller the next pseudo bonus transition game number (ceiling game number), and the higher the probability of winning the pseudo bonus.

  In the next pseudo bonus shift game number lottery using the next pseudo bonus shift game lottery table, when "100 to 199" is determined as the next pseudo bonus shift game number, the next pseudo bonus shift game number described later. Then, the next pseudo bonus transfer game number (pseudo bonus cancellation game number) is determined by referring to the correspondence table of the random number value.

[Correspondence table between the next pseudo bonus transfer game number and random number value]
Next, with reference to FIG. 55, a correspondence table between the next pseudo bonus shift game number and the random number value will be described.

  The correspondence table of the next pseudo bonus shift game number and the random number value is "100 to 199" as the next pseudo bonus shift game number in the next pseudo bonus shift game number lottery process (see FIGS. 78, 84, and 86 described later). If is determined, it is referred to when determining the next pseudo bonus shift game number (pseudo bonus cancellation game number) based on the acquired random number value. At this time, as the random number value to be used, a random number value used in the next pseudo bonus shift game number lottery may be used, or a new random number value (0 to 255) may be acquired.

  The correspondence table of the next pseudo bonus shift game number and the random number value defines the relationship between each random number value of 0 to 255 and the next pseudo bonus shift game number (100 to 199) associated with each random number value. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 55, the next pseudo bonus transition game numbers 199 to 100 are associated with the random number values 0 to 99, and the next pseudo bonus transition game numbers 199 are associated with the random number values 100 to 199, respectively. Correlate ~ 100. In this embodiment, the next pseudo bonus shift game numbers 199 to 144 are associated with the random number values 200 to 255, respectively.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the effect lottery state is the mode 3 (when "100 to 199" is determined as the next pseudo bonus shift game number), 144 to 199 is set as the next pseudo bonus shift game number. The probability of being decided is high. The correspondence relationship between the next pseudo bonus transfer game number and the random number value is not limited to this example, and can be set arbitrarily.

[Pseudo BB stock lottery table at the start of pseudo bonus]
Next, various pseudo bonus start pseudo BB stock lottery tables will be described with reference to FIGS. 56A and 56B. The pseudo BB stock lottery table at the start of the pseudo bonus is referred to in the stock lottery process (see FIG. 85 described later) of the pseudo BB (1G consecutive) performed in the start game of the pseudo bonus. 56A is a pseudo bonus start pseudo BB stock random determination table that is referred to when the pseudo RB is started, and FIG. 56B is a pseudo bonus start pseudo BB stock random determination table that is referred to when the pseudo BB is started.

  The pseudo BB stock lottery table at the time of starting the pseudo bonus shows the correspondence relationship between the winning / non-winning (lottery result) of the pseudo BB (1G consecutive) and the lottery value set for each lottery result, in the effect lottery state (mode). ) For each type.

  At the start of the pseudo RB, as shown in FIG. 56A, the pseudo BB (1G continuous) stock is won with a probability of 5/256 only when the effect lottery state is any one of modes 5 to 7. Further, at the start of the pseudo BB, as shown in FIG. 56B, only when the effect lottery state is any one of the modes 5 to 7, the stock of the pseudo BB (1G series) is won with a probability of 32/256. That is, in the present embodiment, when the effect lottery state is any one of modes 0 to 4, the pseudo BB (1G consecutive) stock lottery at the start of the pseudo bonus is not won.

[Pseudo BB stock lottery table during pseudo bonus]
Next, with reference to FIG. 57, a pseudo BB stock random determination table during pseudo bonus will be described. The pseudo BB stock lottery table during the pseudo bonus is referred to in the stock lottery process (see FIG. 85 described later) of the pseudo BB (1G series) performed in the unit game (including the start game of the pseudo bonus) during the game period of the pseudo bonus. To be done.

  The pseudo BB stock lottery table in the pseudo bonus defines the correspondence between the winning / non-winning (lottery result) of the pseudo BB (1G consecutive) and the lottery value set for each lottery result, for each lottery trigger. .. In the present embodiment, the lottery opportunity of the stock lottery process during the pseudo bonus is an internal winning combination corresponding to the production lottery flags of the names “normal hand”, “watermelon”, “cherry”, “confirmed” and “medium choi”. Is when the internal winning is done.

  In the present embodiment, for example, in the lottery process during the pseudo bonus game period, when the lottery opportunity is the “normal winning combination”, as shown in FIG. 57, the pseudo BB (1G consecutive) stock lottery is won. do not do. Further, for example, in the lottery process during the pseudo bonus game period, if the lottery opportunity is “watermelon”, there is a probability of 5/256 to win the pseudo BB (1G consecutive) stock lottery and the lottery opportunity. Is "cherry", the pseudo BB (1G consecutive) stock lottery is won with a probability of 1/256. Further, for example, in the lottery process during the pseudo bonus game period, if the lottery opportunity is "confirmed" or "medium choi", the lottery of the pseudo BB (1G series) is always won.

[Pseudo bonus start stop production pattern lottery table]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 58 to 61, various pseudo bonus start time stop effect pattern lottery tables will be described. The pseudo bonus start stop effect pattern lottery table is a reel effect lottery process (when the reel stop effect pattern in the pseudo bonus start spinning effect (automatic stop pattern of a specific symbol combination related to the pseudo bonus) is determined. Refer to FIG. 87 described later).

  58 is a pseudo bonus start stop effect pattern lottery table that is referred to when the pseudo RB is started and no freeze occurs at the start of the pseudo RB, and FIG. 59 is a pseudo BB start time. It is a pseudo bonus start stop effect pattern lottery table that is referred to when the freeze does not occur at the start of the pseudo BB. Further, FIG. 60 is a pseudo bonus start-time stop effect pattern lottery table that is referred to when the pseudo BB starts and when the reel lock effect of “freeze A” occurs at the start of the pseudo BB, and FIG. Is a pseudo bonus start stop effect pattern lottery table that is referred to when the pseudo BB is started and when the reel lock effect of “freeze B” occurs at the start of the pseudo BB.

  The pseudo bonus start stop production pattern lottery table shows, for each production lottery state (mode), the correspondence between the reel stop production pattern in the pseudo bonus start spinning production and the lottery value set for each stop production pattern. Prescribed in.

  As shown in FIGS. 58 to 61, in the present embodiment, 28 types (pattern Nos. 0 to 27) of stop effect patterns are provided as reel stop effect patterns in the pseudo bonus start spinning effect at the time of starting the pseudo bonus. ..

  Pattern No. The stop effect patterns of 0 to 19 correspond to the above-mentioned normal stop pattern. For example, the pattern No. The reel automatic stop operation of the stop effect pattern of 0 “normal rotation → 123 stop → stop position 2 (middle REG alignment)” is as follows. First, after the reel operation control of the reel stop preparation operation 2 is completed, the reel is normally rotated. After that, the left reel 3L is stopped on the first lap, the middle reel 3C is stopped on the second lap, and the right reel is stopped on the third lap. Then, at this time, the symbol "red 7" is stopped in the middle area of the left reel 3L, the symbol "red 7" is stopped in the middle area of the middle reel 3C, and the symbol "BAR" is stopped in the middle area of the right reel 3R. To do. That is, a specific symbol combination (“red 7”-“red 7”-“BAR”: REG complete) related to the start of the pseudo RB is stopped and displayed on the center line. That is, the pattern No. The stop effect pattern of 0 corresponds to the normal stop pattern described in FIG. 10A.

  In addition, for example, the pattern No. The reel automatic stop operation of the stop effect pattern 5 “normal rotation → 123 stop → stop position 7 (middle BIG alignment)” is as follows. First, after the reel operation control of the reel stop preparation operation 2 is completed, the reel is normally rotated. After that, the left reel 3L is stopped on the first lap, the middle reel 3C is stopped on the second lap, and the right reel is stopped on the third lap. At this time, the symbol "red 7" is stopped in the middle area of the left reel 3L, the symbol "red 7" is stopped in the middle area of the middle reel 3C, and the symbol "red 7" is stopped in the middle area of the right reel 3R. Stop. That is, a specific symbol combination (“red 7”-“red 7”-“red 7”: BIG alignment) relating to the start of the pseudo BB is stopped and displayed on the center line. That is, the pattern No. The stop effect pattern of No. 5 corresponds to the normal stop pattern described in FIG. 10B.

  Pattern No. The stop effect pattern 20 “normal rotation → third body long → stop position 7 (middle BIG alignment)” corresponds to the long stop pattern described in FIG. In addition, the pattern No. The stop effect pattern 21 “normal rotation → 123 stop → stop position 2 (middle REG alignment) → restart left → stop position 6 (crossdown BIG alignment)” is the re-stop pattern (after stop B) described in FIG. Corresponding to. Further, the pattern No. The stop effect pattern 22 “normal rotation → 123 stop → stop position 2 (middle REG alignment) → restart right → stop position 7 (middle BIG alignment)” is the re-stop pattern (after stop A) described in FIG. Correspond.

  Pattern No. The stop effect pattern 23 “normal rotation → shift stop → stop position 7 (middle BIG alignment)” corresponds to the high-speed stop pattern described in FIG. 11. In addition, the pattern No. The stop effect pattern 24 of “sway stop” corresponds to the shake stop pattern described with reference to FIG. Further, the pattern No. The stop effect pattern “all stop” of 25 corresponds to the all-reel cylinder simultaneous stop pattern (not shown) in which all reels stop at the same time after the reel operation control of the reel stop preparation operation 2 ends.

  Pattern No. The stop effect pattern 26 “long freeze A → normal rotation → 123 stop → stop position 7 (middle BIG alignment)” is executed when “freeze A” or “short lock + freeze A” is won by reel lock lottery. Is a reel stop pattern. In this stop effect pattern, the pattern No. described above is used. A freeze of 30,000 msec occurs before the stop effect pattern of No. 5. In addition, the pattern No. The 27 stop effect pattern “long freeze B → normal rotation → 123 stop → stop position 7 (middle BIG complete)” is executed when “freeze B” or “short lock + freeze B” is won by reel lock lottery. Is a reel stop pattern. In this stop effect pattern, the pattern No. described above is used. A freeze of 2000 msec occurs before the stop effect pattern of No. 5.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 58 and 59, when the pseudo bonus is started and no freeze occurs at the start of the pseudo bonus, various stop effect patterns are generated as the mode value increases. May be chosen. For example, in the reel effect lottery processing when the pseudo BB is started and the freeze does not occur at the start of the pseudo BB, as shown in FIG. 59, the pattern No. is generated with a probability of 216/256. The stop effect pattern of No. 5 is won, and the pattern No. 5 has a probability of 6/256. The stop effect pattern of 6 is won. In the reel effect lottery process in this case, the pattern number. The stop effect pattern of any one of 7 to 9, 17 to 19, 23 and 24 is won, and the pattern No. has a probability of 5/256. The stop effect pattern of any one of 15, 16, and 25 is won. Further, in the reel effect lottery processing in this case, the pattern No. is generated with a probability of 1/256. The stop effect pattern of any of 20 to 22 is won.

[Long weight lottery table at the start of pseudo bonus]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 62A to 62D, various pseudo bonus start long weight lottery tables will be described. The pseudo bonus start long weight lottery table is referred to in the long weight lottery processing (see FIG. 85 described later) performed in the unit game at the start of the pseudo bonus.

  62A is a pseudo bonus start long weight lottery table that is referred to when the stock lottery of the pseudo BB (1G series) at the start of the pseudo RB is non-win, and FIG. 62B is a pseudo at the start of the pseudo BB. It is a pseudo bonus start long weight lottery table that is referred to when the BB (1G consecutive) stock lottery is non-win. Further, FIG. 62C is a pseudo bonus start long weight lottery table which is referred to when the stock lottery of the pseudo BB (1G series) at the start of the pseudo RB is winning, and FIG. It is a pseudo bonus start long weight lottery table that is referred to when the stock lottery of the pseudo BB (1G series) is a winning lot.

  The pseudo bonus start long weight lottery table defines a correspondence relationship between the winning / non-winning (lottery result) of the long weight effect (short lock is generated) and the lottery value set for each lottery result.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 62A to 62D, when the stock lottery of the pseudo BB (1G series) at the start of the pseudo bonus is non-win, the long weight effect (short lock occurrence) is non-win. It is configured to be. On the other hand, if the stock lottery of the pseudo BB (1G series) at the start of the pseudo bonus is a winning, the long weight effect (occurrence of a short lock) is won with a probability of 26/256.

[Lot weight generation game lottery table]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 63 to 66, various types of long weight generation game lottery tables will be described.

  The long weight generation game lottery table is referred to in the long weight lottery processing (see FIG. 85 described later) performed in the unit game at the start of the pseudo bonus. FIG. 63 is a long weight generation game lottery table referenced when the stock lottery of the pseudo BB (1G series) at the start of the pseudo RB is non-win, and FIGS. 64A and 64B are at the start of the pseudo BB. This is a long weight generation game lottery table that is referred to when the pseudo BB (1G consecutive) stock lottery is non-win. Further, FIG. 65 is a long weight generation game lottery table referred to when the lottery of the pseudo BB (1G series) at the start of the pseudo RB is a lottery, and FIGS. 66A and 66B are at the start of the pseudo BB. Is a long-waiting game random determination table that is referred to when the pseudo BB (1G consecutive) stock lottery is successful.

  The long weight occurrence game lottery table defines a correspondence relationship between a game in which a long weight effect (short lock) can be generated and a lottery value set for each game. It should be noted that in the pseudo-RB long weight generation game lottery table, the first to twentieth games are defined as the games in which the long weight effect (short lock) can be generated, and the long weight generation game lottery for the pseudo BB is determined. At the table, the first to 70th games are defined as the games in which the long weight effect (short lock) can be generated.

  In the present embodiment, if the pseudo BB (1G consecutive) stock lottery at the start of the pseudo bonus is non-win, the long weight effect (short lock occurrence) is non-win as described above. In the lottery process using the long weight generation game lottery table of FIGS. 63 and 64, which is referred to in this case, “no occurrence” is always won. On the other hand, when the stock lottery of the pseudo BB (1G series) at the start of the pseudo bonus is a lottery, a long weight effect (short lock is generated) occurs, and therefore, in FIGS. 65 and 66 referred to in this case. In the lottery process using the long weight generation game lottery table, a lottery result other than “no occurrence” is always won.

  For example, when the stock lottery of the pseudo BB (1G series) at the start of the pseudo RB is a winning lot, as shown in FIG. 65, the second to fourth games as a long weight effect generation game with a probability of 10/256. And any one of the 17th to 20th games is selected, with a probability of 11/256, any one of the 5th, 6th and 16th games is selected as a long weight effect generation game, with a probability of 17/256. Any one of the seventh to fifteenth games is selected as the long-wait production game. Further, for example, when the stock lottery of the pseudo BB (1G series) at the start of the pseudo BB is a winning lot, as shown in FIGS. 66A and 66B, a long weight effect generation game is generated with a probability of 2/256. Any one of the 2nd to 10th games and the 61st to 70th games is selected, and with the probability of 4/256, any one of the 11th to 26th games and the 45th to 60th games is generated as a long weight effect generation game. Any one of the 27th to 44th games is selected as a long weight effect generation game with a probability of 5/256.

  It should be noted that in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 65 and 66, the lottery value for the first game is “0”, and the long weight effect is not generated in the first game.

[Long weight lottery table during pseudo bonus]
Next, with reference to FIG. 67, the pseudo bonus medium long weight lottery table will be described. The pseudo bonus medium long weight lottery table is referred to in a long weight lottery process (see FIG. 86 described later) performed for each unit game during the pseudo bonus game period.

  Pseudo Bonus Long Weight Lottery Table defines the correspondence between the winning / non-winning (lottery result) of the long weight effect (short lock occurs) and the lottery value set for each lottery result for each lottery trigger. To do.

  In the present embodiment, the long weight lottery during the pseudo bonus is performed when the pseudo BB (1G consecutive) stock lottery during the pseudo bonus is won and the rare combination is internally won as shown in FIG. . Then, the player randomly wins a rare role (internal winning combination corresponding to the production lottery flag of the name "watermelon", "cherry", "confirmed" or "medium choi"), and the stock lottery of the pseudo BB (1G consecutive). In the case of winning, the long weight effect (short lock occurrence) is won with a probability of 32/256.

<Structure of storage area provided in main RAM>
Next, the configuration of various storage areas provided in the main RAM 53 will be described with reference to FIGS. 68 to 75. Although not described here (not shown), the main RAM 53 is also provided with storage areas for various control data, various flags, various counters, etc. used for various reel effects (various game locks).

[Display combination storage area, internal winning combination storage area and carryover combination storage area]
First, the configuration of the display combination storing area will be described with reference to FIG. In this embodiment, the display combination storing areas are composed of the display combination storing areas 1 to 33 each represented by 1-byte data.

  In each of the display combination storing areas 1 to 33, when "1" is set in a predetermined bit (when stored), the symbol combination corresponding to the predetermined bit is displayed on the activated line. Indicates that. On the other hand, when all the bits are “0”, it indicates that the symbol combination related to winning is not displayed on the activated line.

  Further, the main RAM 53 is provided with an internal winning combination storing area. The internal winning combination storing area is configured similarly to the display winning combination storing area shown in FIG. In the internal winning combination storing areas 1 to 33, when "1" is set in a plurality of bits, the display of the symbol combination corresponding to each bit is permitted. When all the bits are "0", the content of the internal winning combination is "miss".

  Further, the main RAM 53 is provided with a carryover combination storing area. The internal carryover combination storing area is configured similarly to the display combination storing area 1 shown in FIG. However, bits 1 to 7 of the storage area are unused.

  As a result of the internal lottery, when the internal winning combination corresponding to the symbol combination (display combination) of the name "C_BB" is determined as the internal winning combination, the internal winning combination is a carryover combination and is a predetermined area in the carryover combination storing area. (Bit 0 area). The carryover combination stored in the carryover combination storage area is displayed until the corresponding symbol combination (for example, the symbol combination “Replay 3”-“Watermelon 1”-“Red 7”) of the name “C_BB” is displayed on the activated line. It is retained without being cleared. While the internal carryover combination is stored in the internal carryover combination storing area, the internal carryover combination is stored in the internal winning combination storage area in addition to the internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery. That is, in the RT1 game state (state between BB flags) in which various games in the various effect game states described above are performed, the state where "1" is stored in the bit 0 area of the internal winning combination storing area and the internal carryover combination storing area is Maintained.

[Game status flag storage area]
Next, with reference to FIG. 69, the configuration of the game state flag storage area will be described. The game state flag storage area is composed of a game state flag storage area 1 each represented by 1-byte data. In this embodiment, in the game state flag, a unique bonus game state type or RT game state type is assigned to each bit of the game state flag storage area 1.

  When "1" is stored (standing) in a predetermined bit in the game state flag storage area 1, it indicates that the bonus game or the RT corresponding to the predetermined bit is being performed. For example, when "1" is stored in bit 0 of the game status flag storage area 1, BB operation is performed, indicating the BB game status, and "1" is stored in bit 1 of the game status flag storage area 1. When is stored, the RB is operating and indicates the RB game state. Further, for example, when "1" is stored in bit 2 of the game state flag storage area 1, it indicates that the game is being played in the RT0 game state (general game state), and the game state flag storage area 1 is stored. When "1" is stored in bit 3, it indicates that the game is being played in the RT1 game state (state between BB flags).

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

  For example, when the left stop button 17L is the stop button pressed this time, that is, the operation stop button, "1" is stored in bit 0 of the operation stop button storage area. Further, for example, when the left stop button 17L is a stop button that has not been pressed yet, that is, a valid stop button, "1" is stored in bit 4. The main CPU 51 discriminates the stop button pressed this time and the stop button not pressed yet based on the data stored in the operation stop button storage area.

[Pressing order storage area]
Next, with reference to FIG. 71, the configuration of the pressing order storage area will be described. The pressing order storage area stores a pressing order flag composed of 1 byte. In the press order flag, the type of the stop button press order is assigned to each bit. For example, if the pressing order of the stop buttons is "left middle right", "1" is stored in bit 0 of the pressing order storage area.

[Design code storage area]
Next, the configuration of the symbol code storage area will be described with reference to FIG. In the symbol code storage area, for each activated line, the symbol code of the symbol of the reel most recently stopped and operated (the symbol code storage area 1 in the cross-down line) and the displayable hand (the symbol code storage area in the cross-down line) 2 to 34) are stored. In addition, after all reels are stopped, the symbol code corresponding to the display combination is stored in the symbol code storage area (the symbol code storage areas 2 to 134 in the crossdown line) in which displayable combinations are stored.

  In this embodiment, when the stop control position is determined, the winning operation flag data corresponding to the symbol (code) at the stop control position is read from the symbol corresponding winning operation flag data table (see FIG. 36), and the winning operation flag is read. The data is ANDed with the data already stored in the symbol code storage area. Then, the ANDed data is stored in the symbol code storage area shown in FIG.

[Pressing order flag storage area]
Next, with reference to FIG. 73, the configuration of the push order flag storage area will be described. In the present embodiment, the push order flag storage areas are composed of push order flag storage areas 1 and 2 each represented by 1-byte data. To each bit, the correct push order of the stop button (type of internally pushed push order bell) is assigned.

  When "1" is stored in a predetermined bit in each of the push order flag storage areas 1 and 2, the push order bell (name "F_123B1" to "F_321B2" of the type corresponding to the predetermined bit is stored. Internal winning combination), that is, the internal winning combination related to the operation of the AT function has been won. On the other hand, when all the bits are “0”, it means that the push order bell has not been won.

  For example, when the name "F_123B1" is internally won, that is, when the correct answer pressing order of the stop button is "left middle right", "1" is stored in bit 0 of the pressing order flag storage area 1. .. In the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, when the effect game state is the pseudo bonus state and "1" is stored in the predetermined bit of the push order flag storage area, the correct answer of the stop button corresponding to the predetermined bit is obtained. The push order of is notified (the push order navigation is executed). At this time, under the control of the main control circuit 41, information regarding the correct push order of the stop button is notified by the push order instruction display section (not shown) provided on the pedestal section 12, and the sub control circuit 42 By the control, push-order navigation using the lamp group 21 is also performed.

[Direction game status storage area]
Next, with reference to FIG. 74, the configuration of the effect game state storage area will be described. The production game state storage area stores a production game state flag composed of 1 byte. In the effect game status flag, a corresponding effect game status is assigned to each bit.

  For example, when the production game state is the general game state, "1" is stored in bit 0 of the production game state storage area. Further, for example, when the production game state is a notification waiting state, "1" is stored in bit 1 of the production game state storage area, and when the production game state is the waiting state for production, the production game state storage “1” is stored in bit 2 of the area. Furthermore, for example, when the production game state is the pseudo RB state, "1" is stored in bit 3 of the production game state storage area, and when the production game state is the pseudo BB state, the production game state is stored. “1” is stored in bit 4 of the area.

[Production lottery status storage area]
Next, the configuration of the effect lottery state storage area will be described with reference to FIG. 75. The effect lottery state storage area stores an effect lottery state flag composed of 1 byte. In the effect lottery state flag, a corresponding effect lottery state (one of modes 0 to 7) is assigned to each bit. For example, when the effect lottery state is mode 2, "1" is stored in bit 2 of the effect lottery state storage area.

<Description of operation of main control circuit>
Next, the contents of various processes executed by the main CPU 51 of the main control circuit 41 using a program will be described with reference to FIGS. 76 to 102.

[Main operation processing of pachi-slot by control of main CPU]
First, the procedure of the main operation process (process after power-on) of the pachi-slot 1 under the control of the main CPU 51 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 76 (hereinafter referred to as the main flow).

  First, when the power of the pachi-slot 1 is turned on, the main CPU 51 performs initialization processing when the power is turned on (S1). In this processing, various initialization processing at the time of changing the setting, processing for determining whether or not the backup is normally performed, and the like are performed. The details of the initialization process when the power is turned on will be described later with reference to FIG. 77 described later.

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

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs medal acceptance / start check processing (S3). In this process, the input of the medal sensor (not shown) and the start switch 16S are checked. The details of the medal acceptance / start check processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 80 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 carries out an acquisition process of a random number value for the internal winning combination lottery (S4). In this processing, the main CPU 51 extracts a random number value (0 to 65535) for the internal winning combination lottery, and stores the extracted random number value in a random number value storage area (not shown) provided in the main RAM 53.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs an effect random number acquisition process (S5). In this processing, the main CPU 51 acquires various effect random number values for determining the contents relating to the operation of the AT (pseudo bonus) function, the reel lock function, the pseudo bonus start spinning effect, and the like, for example. Specifically, the main CPU51, the random number value for the effect for the pseudo bonus lottery (0-65535), the random number value for the effect for the pseudo BB stock lottery (0-255), the effect for the next pseudo bonus transfer game number lottery. Random number value (0-255), production random number value for reel lock lottery (0-255), production random number value for reel stop production pattern lottery (0-255), production random number value for mode transition lottery (0 to 255), a random number for effect for long weight lottery (0 to 255), and the like are acquired.

  Next, the main CPU 51 conducts internal lottery processing (S6). In this process, the internal winning combination is determined by lottery based on the random number value for the internal winning combination lottery extracted in S4. The details of the internal lottery process will be described later with reference to FIG. 81 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 executes the lottery process when the lever is on (S7). In this process, based on the random number values for various effects extracted in S5 and the internal winning combination determined in S6, the contents of operations such as the AT (pseudo bonus) function, the reel lock function, and the pseudo bonus start spinning effect are related. Various lottery processing is performed. The details of the lottery process at the time of lever on will be described later with reference to FIG. 82 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 conducts reel stop initialization processing (S8). The details of the reel stop initial setting process will be described later with reference to FIG. 88 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 conducts start command generation / storage processing (S9). In this process, the main CPU 51 generates data of the start command to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 42, and saves the command data in the communication data storage area provided in the main RAM 53. The start command stored in the communication data storage area is transmitted from the main control circuit 41 to the sub control circuit 42 by a command data transmission process in an interrupt process described later with reference to FIG. The start command data includes information on various lottery results such as an internal winning combination, whether or not a pseudo bonus is won, whether or not there is reel lock, whether or not there is a pseudo bonus start spinning effect, and an instruction to turn on a notification lamp.

  Next, the main CPU 51 executes reel rotation start processing (S10). In this process, the main CPU 51 executes a game weight digestion process, a rotation start request process for all reels, a reel lock process, a reel control process for a pseudo bonus start spinning effect, and the like.

  In the weight digesting process in S10, the main CPU 51 waits until the predetermined wait time elapses if the predetermined wait time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has not elapsed from the start of the previous unit game. Digest time. Next, when it is not determined that the reel lock or the pseudo bonus start spinning effect is performed at the start of the game, the normal acceleration process is performed on the three reels.

  Specifically, after the predetermined wait time has been exhausted, the main CPU 51 requests the start of rotation of all reels. Then, when the rotation start of all the reels is requested, the three stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R are driven by the below-described interrupt processing (see FIG. 102 described later) executed at a constant cycle (1.1172 msec). Is controlled, and rotation of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R is started. At this time, each reel is subjected to acceleration control until the rotation speed thereof reaches a constant speed, and then controlled so that the constant speed is maintained.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the reel effect such as the reel lock or the pseudo bonus start spinning effect is determined at the start of the game, the main CPU 51 in the process of S10 before performing the above-described normal acceleration process of the reel. Then, data such as the determined reel lock and pseudo bonus start spinning effect is set, and those reel effects are performed. The details of the reel rotation start processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 89 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 executes a pull-in priority storage process (S11). In this process, the main CPU 51 acquires the attraction-in priority data and stores it in the attraction-in priority data storage area. The details of the pull-in priority storage processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 94 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 executes reel stop control processing (S12). In this process, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped based on the timing of pressing the left stop button 17L, the middle stop button 17C, and the right stop button 17R and the internal winning combination. The details of the reel stop control process will be described later with reference to FIG. 97 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 carries out a winning search process (S13). In this process, the main CPU 51, the symbol combination displayed on the activated line (winning determination line) after the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R are all stopped, and the symbol combination table (see FIGS. 17 to 22). And match. Then, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the display combination is displayed on the activated line, and stores the determination result in the display combination storage area.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs display command generation / storage processing (S14). In this processing, the main CPU 51 generates display command data to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 42, and stores the command data in the communication data storage area provided in the main RAM 53. The display command stored in the communication data storage area is transmitted from the main control circuit 41 to the sub control circuit 42 by a command data transmission process in an interrupt process described later with reference to FIG. By this processing, the sub control circuit 42 can recognize the symbol combination displayed along the activated line, and can determine the execution timing of various effects.

  Next, the main CPU 51 conducts third post-stop effect processing (S15). In this process, the main CPU 51 mainly performs a pseudo bonus END lock execution process at the end of the pseudo bonus, an effect game state update process at the end of the pseudo bonus, and the like. The details of the third post-stop effect process will be described later with reference to FIG. 99 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 executes medal payout processing (S16). In this processing, the hopper 33 is driven and the credit number is updated based on the payout number of the display combination determined in S13, and the medals are paid out. At this time, in the present embodiment, the number of medals to be paid out varies depending on the display combination, but as shown in the symbol combination table (see FIGS. 17 to 22), the maximum number of medals to be paid out (payout upper limit) is seven. Become.

  Next, the main CPU 51 executes a payout end command generation / storage process (S17). In this process, the main CPU 51 generates the data of the payout end command to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 42, and stores the command data in the communication data storage area provided in the main RAM 53. The payout end command stored in the communication data storage area is transmitted from the main control circuit 41 to the sub control circuit 42 by a command data transmission process in an interrupt process described later with reference to FIG. The payout end command includes a parameter for specifying that the medal payout process has ended.

  Next, the main CPU 51 conducts bonus end check processing (S18). In this processing, the main CPU 51 refers to various counters (not shown) for managing the timing of ending the bonus (BB) game provided in the main RAM 53, and checks whether or not the operation of the bonus game is to be ended. To do. The details of the bonus end check processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 100 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 conducts bonus operation check processing (S19). In this processing, the main CPU 51 checks whether or not to start the operation of the bonus (BB) game and whether or not to perform the replay game. The details of the bonus operation check process will be described later with reference to FIG. Then, when the bonus operation check process ends, the main CPU 51 returns the process to S2, and repeats the processes from S2.

[Initialization processing at power-on]
Next, with reference to FIG. 77, an initialization process at power-on performed in S1 in the main flow (see FIG. 76) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not a setting change switch (not shown) is on (S31).

  When the main CPU 51 determines in S31 that the setting change switch is in the ON state (YES in S31), the main CPU 51 performs the setting change process (S32). The details of the setting change process will be described later with reference to FIG. 78 described later. Then, after the process of S32, the main CPU 51 ends the initialization process when the power is turned on, and shifts the process to S2 of the main flow (see FIG. 76).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S31 that the setting change switch is not in the ON state (NO in S31), the main CPU 51 performs power interruption recovery processing (S33). The details of the power interruption recovery process will be described later with reference to FIG. 79 described later. Then, after the processing of S33, the main CPU 51 ends the initialization processing when the power is turned on, and shifts the processing to S2 of the main flow (see FIG. 76).

[Setting change processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 78, the setting change process performed in S32 in the initialization process (see FIG. 77) at power-on will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 performs an initialization process of the number of pseudo bonus release games (the number of next pseudo bonus shift games) (S41). Specifically, the main CPU 51 sets the value of “65535” to the number of pseudo bonus cancellation games.

  Next, the main CPU 51 conducts effect lottery mode lottery processing (S42). In this process, the main CPU 51 determines the effect lottery state (mode) by referring to the setting change mode transition lottery table (see FIG. 53) based on the changed settings (settings 1 to 6).

  Next, the main CPU 51 sets the lottery result (any one of modes 0 to 7) of the effect lottery mode lottery process (S43). Specifically, the main CPU 51 stores “1” in the bit in the effect lottery state storage area (see FIG. 75) corresponding to the lottery result (one of modes 0 to 7).

  Next, the main CPU 51 conducts next pseudo bonus shift game number lottery processing (S44). In this processing, the main CPU 51 determines the next pseudo bonus shift game number by referring to the next pseudo bonus shift game lottery table (see FIG. 54) based on the set effect lottery state (mode). In this process, when mode 3 is set, "100 to 199" is determined as the number of next pseudo bonus transition games, but in this case, the main CPU 51 further sets the number of next pseudo bonus transition games. By referring to the correspondence table (see FIG. 55) with the random number value, the next pseudo bonus shift game number corresponding to the random number value is determined.

  Next, the main CPU 51 sets the lottery result (next pseudo bonus shift game number) of the next pseudo bonus shift game lottery process to the pseudo bonus cancellation game number (S45). Then, after the processing of S45, the main CPU 51 terminates the setting change processing and also terminates the initialization processing at power-on (see FIG. 77).

[Power recovery process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 79, the power interruption recovery process performed in S33 of the initialization process when the power is turned on (see FIG. 77) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether the backup is normal (S51). In this determination process, the main CPU 51 determines whether the backup is normal by performing error detection using the checksum value.

  In S51, when the main CPU 51 determines that the backup is normal (YES in S51), the main CPU 51 restores the set value to the state before the power failure based on the backup data (S52). Then, after the processing of S52, the main CPU 51 terminates the power failure recovery processing and also terminates the power-on initialization processing (see FIG. 77).

  On the other hand, in S51, when the main CPU 51 determines that the backup is not normal (NO in S51), the main CPU 51 performs power-on error processing (S53). In this processing, the main CPU 51 informs that the backup is not normal by displaying an error or the like.

[Medal reception / start check processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 80, the medal acceptance / start check process performed in S3 in the main flow (see FIG. 76) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not there is an automatic insertion request (S61). The presence or absence of this automatic loading request is determined by determining whether or not the automatic loading counter is "0". That is, the main CPU 51 determines that there is no automatic charging request when the automatic charging counter is “0”, and determines that there is an automatic charging request when the automatic charging counter is “1” or more.

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

  In S61, when the main CPU 51 determines that there is an automatic insertion request (YES in S61), the main CPU 51 performs automatic insertion processing (S62). In this process, the value of the automatic insertion counter is copied to the insertion number counter, and then the value of the automatic insertion counter is cleared. After that, the main CPU 51 executes the process of S69 described below.

  On the other hand, in S61, when the main CPU 51 determines that there is no automatic insertion request (NO in S61), the main CPU 51 permits medal acceptance (S63). In this process, the solenoid of the selector 35 (see FIG. 3) is driven and the medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 13 are accepted. The accepted medals are counted and then guided to the hopper 33.

  Next, the main CPU 51 sets the maximum value of the number of inserted medals according to the game state (S64). Specifically, the main CPU 51 sets the maximum value of the number of inserted medals to “3”.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the medal acceptance is permitted (S65). In S65, when the main CPU 51 determines that the medal acceptance is not permitted (NO in S65), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S69 described below.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S65 that the medal acceptance is permitted (YES in S65), the main CPU 51 performs a medal insertion check process (S66). In this process, the main CPU 51 determines whether a medal has been inserted, and when the medal has been inserted, adds "1" to the inserted number counter.

  Next, the main CPU 51 conducts medal insertion command generation and storage processing (S67). In this processing, the main CPU 51 generates data of the medal insertion command to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 42, and stores the command data in the communication data storage area provided in the main RAM 53. The medal shooting command stored in the communication data storage area is transmitted from the main control circuit 41 to the sub control circuit 42 by a command data transmission process in an interrupt process described later with reference to FIG. The medal insertion command includes parameters for specifying the number of inserted medals and the like.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the inserted number is the game startable number (S68). In S68, when the main CPU 51 determines that the inserted number is not the game startable number (NO in S68), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S65 and repeats the processes from S65. On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S68 that the inserted number is the game startable number (YES in S68), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S69 described later. In the present embodiment, the number of games that can be started is “3”.

  After the processing of S62, if S65 is NO or if S68 is YES, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the start switch is ON (S69). In S69, when the main CPU 51 determines that the start switch is not on (NO in S69), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S65, and repeats the processes from S65.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S69 that the start switch is on (YES in S69), the main CPU 51 performs a medal acceptance prohibition process (S70). By this processing, the solenoid of the selector 35 (see FIG. 3) is not driven, and the inserted medal is ejected from the medal payout opening 18. When this process ends, the main CPU 51 ends the medal acceptance / start check process, and moves the process to S4 in the main flow (see FIG. 76).

[Internal lottery processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 81, the internal lottery process performed in S6 in the main flow (see FIG. 76) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 sets an internal lottery table according to the gaming state (S81). In this processing, the main CPU 51 refers to the game state flag storage area (see FIG. 69) to grasp the current game state, and uses the internal lottery table type (one of the internal lottery tables of FIGS. 24 to 26). To decide.

  Next, the main CPU 51 acquires a random number value for internal lottery stored in the random value storage area (S82). Then, the main CPU 51 sets “1” as the initial value of the winning number.

  Next, the main CPU 51 refers to the internal lottery table to obtain the lottery value corresponding to the winning number, and subtracts the lottery value from the random number for internal lottery (S83).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the calculation result (subtraction result) in S83 is less than "0" (negative value) (S84). When the main CPU 51 determines in S84 that the calculation result is less than "0" (YES in S84), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S87 described below.

  On the other hand, in S84, when the main CPU 51 determines that the calculation result is not less than "0" (NO in S84), the main CPU 51 updates the random number value and the winning number (S85). Specifically, the value of the operation result (subtraction result) is used as a random number value, and the winning number is incremented by "1".

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not all the winning numbers have been checked (S86). When it is determined in S86 that the main CPU 51 has not checked all the winning numbers (NO in S86), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S83 and repeats the processes from S83.

  On the other hand, in S86, when it is determined that the main CPU 51 has checked all the winning numbers (YES in S86), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S88 described below.

  Here, again returning to the processing of S84, when the determination of S84 is YES (when a digit is generated in the subtraction processing), the main CPU 51 causes the small win / replay data pointer corresponding to the winning number where the digit is generated. And a bonus data pointer is acquired (S87).

  After the processing of S87 or in the case of YES determination in S86, the main CPU 51 refers to the symbol combination determination table (see FIG. 27 to FIG. 35), and based on the small win / replay data pointer, an internal winning combination (a winning display is possible). (Role) is acquired (S88). Next, the main CPU 51 stores the acquired internal winning combination (a winning winning display combination) in the internal winning combination storing area (see FIG. 68) (S89).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the data stored in the carryover combination storing area is "00000000" (S90). When the main CPU 51 determines in S90 that the data stored in the internal carryover combination storing area is not "00000000" (NO in S90), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S95 described later.

  On the other hand, in S90, when the main CPU 51 determines that the data stored in the carryover combination storing area is “00000000” (YES in S90), the main CPU 51 determines the symbol combination determination table (FIG. 27 to FIG. 27). Referring to FIG. 35), the internal winning combination is acquired based on the bonus data pointer (S91).

  Next, the main CPU 51 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the internal winning combination storing area (S92).

  Next, the main CPU 51 refers to the carryover combination storing area and determines whether or not the BB is carrying over (S93). In S93, when the main CPU 51 determines that the BB is not carried over (when S93 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S95 described below.

  On the other hand, in S93, when the main CPU 51 determines that the BB is carried over (YES in S93), the main CPU 51 sets the RT1 gaming state as the gaming state (S94). Specifically, the main CPU 51 stores (sets) "1" in bit 2 of the game state flag storage area (see FIG. 69).

  After the processing of S94 or when the determination of S90 or S93 is NO, the main CPU 51 updates the internal winning combination storing area based on the internal winning combination stored in the internal carryover combination storing area (S95). After that, the main CPU 51 ends the internal lottery process and moves the process to S7 of the main flow (see FIG. 76).

  As described above, the internal lottery process of this embodiment is executed by the main control circuit 41. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 also serves as a unit (internal winning combination determining unit) that executes the internal winning combination determining process.

[Lottery lottery process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 82, the lever-on lottery processing performed in S7 in the main flow (see FIG. 76) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 performs effect lottery flag generation processing (S101). In this process, the main CPU 51 sets the effect lottery flag corresponding to the internal winning combination to the on state, and sets the other effect lottery flags to the off state. For example, when the internal winning combination with the name “F_123B1” is won, the main CPU 51 sets only the effect lottery flag with the name “normal combination” to the ON state (see FIGS. 24 and 25). Further, for example, even when the internal winning combination of the name “F_Replay” is won, the main CPU 51 sets only the effect lottery flag of the name “normal combination” to the ON state.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether the gaming state is the BB gaming state (S102).

  In S102, when the main CPU 51 determines that the game state is the BB game state (YES in S102), the main CPU 51 ends the lever-on lottery process and executes the process in the main flow (see FIG. 76). Move to S8. On the other hand, in S102, when the main CPU 51 determines that the gaming state is not the BB gaming state (NO determination in S102), the main CPU 51 determines whether the effect gaming state is the notification waiting state (S103). ).

  When the main CPU 51 determines in S103 that the effect game state is not the notification waiting state (NO in S103), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S105 described below. On the other hand, in S103, when the main CPU 51 determines that the production game state is the notification waiting state (YES in S103), the main CPU 51 sets the production game state to the waiting state (S104).

  After the process of S104 or when the determination of S103 is NO, the main CPU 51 performs the normal lottery process (S105). In this process, the main CPU 51 mainly performs a pseudo bonus lottery (release lottery) and a reel lock lottery. The details of the normal lottery process will be described later with reference to FIG. 83 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 carries out a mode shift lottery process (S106). In this process, the main CPU 51 mainly performs the lottery for the mode (effect lottery state) transition lottery at the start of the pseudo bonus and the next pseudo bonus transition game number. The details of the mode shift lottery process will be described later with reference to FIG. 84 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 conducts stock lottery processing (S107). In this process, the main CPU 51 mainly performs the lottery for the pseudo BB (1G continuous) stock lottery and the long weight effect. The details of the stock lottery process will be described later with reference to FIGS. 85 and 86 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 conducts reel effect lottery processing (S108). In this process, the main CPU 51 mainly performs the lottery of the reel stop effect pattern of the pseudo bonus start spinning effect which is performed at the start of the pseudo bonus. The details of the reel effect lottery processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 87 described later. Then, after the processing of S108, the main CPU 51 ends the lever-on lottery processing, and moves the processing to S8 of the main flow (see FIG. 76).

[Normal lottery processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 83, the normal lottery processing performed in S105 in the flowchart of the lever-on lottery processing (see FIG. 82) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the effect game state is the normal game state (S111).

  In S111, when the main CPU51 determines that the effect game state is not the normal game state (NO in S111), the main CPU51 ends the normal lottery process, and the process is the lever-on lottery process (see FIG. 82). ) Move to S106. On the other hand, in S111, when the main CPU 51 determines that the effect game state is the normal game state (YES in S111), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the pseudo bonus cancellation game number is “0”. It is determined whether or not the current game is a game when the ceiling is established (S112).

  In S112, when the main CPU 51 determines that the number of games for canceling the pseudo bonus is “0” (YES in S112), the main CPU 51 sets the game number cancel flag to the ON state (S113). At this time, the main CPU 51 sets the other effect winning trigger flags to the off state. On the other hand, in S112, when the main CPU 51 determines that the number of pseudo bonus cancellation games is not “0” (NO in S112), the main CPU 51 subtracts 1 from the pseudo bonus cancellation game (S114). ..

  After the processing of S113 or S114, the main CPU 51 conducts pseudo bonus lottery processing (S115). In this process, the main CPU 51 refers to the pseudo bonus lottery table (see FIG. 37, FIG. 38 and the like), and based on the current effect lottery state (mode), setting and effect lottery flag (internal winning combination), etc. Pseudo bonus winning / non-winning, pseudo bonus type and notification timing at the time of winning (the above-mentioned pseudo bonus types “current game pseudo RB”, “current game pseudo BB”, “next game pseudo BB” and “next game time pseudo” BB ”).

  Next, the main CPU 51 sets the lottery result of the pseudo bonus lottery process (S116). Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the pseudo bonus is won (S117).

  In S117, when the main CPU 51 determines that the pseudo bonus has not been won (NO in S117), the main CPU 51 ends the normal lottery process, and the process of the lever-on lottery process (see FIG. 82). Move to S106. On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S117 that the pseudo bonus has been won (YES in S117), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the game number cancellation flag is on (S118).

  In S118, when the main CPU 51 determines that the game number cancel flag is in the ON state (YES in S118), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S120 described below. On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S118 that the number-of-games cancellation flag is not in the ON state (NO in S118), the main CPU 51 updates the effect winning opportunity trigger flag (S119). In this process, the effect winning opportunity flag corresponding to the winning opportunity of the pseudo bonus (other than the game number cancellation) is set to the ON state, and the other effect winning opportunity flags are set to the OFF state. For example, when the lottery opportunity of the pseudo bonus is “watermelon” and the pseudo bonus is won, the watermelon cancellation flag is set to the on state and the other effect winning lottery opportunity flags are set to the off state.

  After the processing of S119 or when the determination of S118 is YES, the main CPU 51 conducts pseudo bonus setting processing (S120). In this processing, the main CPU 51 sets the initial value of the remaining number of pseudo bonus games corresponding to the type of the pseudo bonus that has been won. When the type of the winning pseudo bonus is "current game pseudo BB" or "next game pseudo BB", "70" is set as the initial value of the remaining pseudo bonus game number, and the type of the winning pseudo bonus is " In the case of the current game pseudo RB ”or the“ next game pseudo RB ”,“ 20 ”is set as the initial value of the number of remaining pseudo bonus games.

  Next, the main CPU 51 conducts an effect game state update process (S121). In this process, for example, when the type of the pseudo bonus that is won is "current game pseudo RB" or "current game pseudo BB", the main CPU 51 sets the production game state to the waiting state. Specifically, the main CPU 51 stores the data “1” in bit 2 (waiting for alignment) of the effect game state storage area (see FIG. 74). Further, for example, when the type of the pseudo bonus that is won is "next game pseudo RB" or "next game pseudo BB", the main CPU 51 sets the notification waiting state in the effect game state. Specifically, the main CPU 51 stores data "1" in bit 1 (notification waiting state) of the effect game state storage area (see FIG. 74).

  Next, the main CPU 51 conducts initialization processing of the number of pseudo bonus cancellation games (the number of next pseudo bonus shift games) (S122). Specifically, the main CPU 51 sets the value of “65535” to the number of pseudo bonus cancellation games.

  Next, the main CPU 51 conducts reel lock lottery processing (S123). In this processing, the main CPU 51 refers to the reel lock lottery table (see FIG. 39 to FIG. 46) and sets the current effect lottery state (mode), the pseudo bonus winning type, the effect lottery flag (internal winning combination), and the like. Based on the reel lock winning / non-winning and reel lock types at the time of winning (any of "short lock", "freeze A", "freeze B", "short lock + freeze A" and "short lock + freeze B". Decide).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not to perform the reel lock, based on the lottery result of the reel lock lottery process (S124). In S124, when the main CPU 51 determines that the reel lock is not performed (NO in S124), the main CPU 51 ends the normal lottery process, and the process is S106 of the lever-on lottery process (see FIG. 82). Move to.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S124 that the reel lock is performed (YES in S124), the main CPU 51 updates the effect reservation flag (S125). In this process, the main CPU 51 sets the effect reservation flag corresponding to the reel lock type determined by the reel lock lottery to the ON state. For example, when the reel lock type determined by the reel lock lottery is “short lock”, the main CPU 51 sets the short lock flag to the ON state, and the reel lock type determined by the reel lock lottery is In the case of "freeze A", the main CPU 51 sets the freeze A flag to the ON state. Further, for example, when the reel lock type determined by the reel lock lottery is “short lock + freeze A”, the main CPU 51 sets both the short lock flag and the freeze A flag to the ON state.

  After the processing of S125, the main CPU 51 ends the normal lottery processing, and moves the processing to S106 of the lever-on lottery processing (see FIG. 82).

  As described above, the pseudo bonus lottery process (S115) during the normal lottery process is executed by the main control circuit 41. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 also serves as a unit (notifying game determining unit) that determines the shift to the pseudo bonus state (notifying game state).

[Mode change lottery processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 84, the mode transition lottery processing performed in S106 in the flowchart of the lever-on lottery processing (see FIG. 82) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether all the effect winning opportunity flags are in the off state or the pseudo BB stock release flags are in the on state (S131).

  In S131, when the main CPU 51 determines that the determination condition of S131 is satisfied (YES in S131), the main CPU 51 ends the mode transition lottery process, and performs the process of the lever-on lottery process (see FIG. 82). Move to S107. That is, in the present embodiment, the mode transition lottery is not performed not only when the pseudo bonus is not started but also when the game of the pseudo bonus is continued by the release of the pseudo BB of 1G series.

  On the other hand, in S131, when the main CPU 51 determines that the determination condition of S131 is not satisfied (NO in S131), the main CPU 51 performs the mode shift lottery process (S132). In this process, the main CPU 51 refers to the pseudo bonus start mode transition lottery table (see FIGS. 47 to 50), and refers to the current effect lottery state (mode), the type of pseudo bonus to start, the setting, and the effect lottery flag. Based on (internal winning combination) and the like, the effect lottery state (one of modes 0 to 7) of the transfer destination is determined.

  Next, the main CPU 51 conducts effect lottery state update processing based on the lottery result of the mode transition lottery processing (S133). Next, the main CPU 51 conducts next pseudo bonus shift game number lottery processing (S134). In this processing, the main CPU 51 determines the next pseudo bonus shift game number by referring to the next pseudo bonus shift game lottery table (see FIG. 54) based on the set effect lottery state (mode). In this process, when mode 3 is set, "100 to 199" is determined as the number of next pseudo bonus transition games, but in this case, the main CPU 51 further sets the number of next pseudo bonus transition games. By referring to the correspondence table (see FIG. 55) with the random number value, the next pseudo bonus shift game number corresponding to the random number value is determined.

  Next, the main CPU 51 carries out a process of updating the number of games for canceling the pseudo bonus (S135). In this process, the main CPU 51 sets the next pseudo bonus shift game number obtained in the next pseudo bonus shift game lottery process to the pseudo bonus cancellation game number. Then, after the processing of S135, the main CPU 51 ends the mode transition lottery processing, and moves the processing to S107 of the lever-on lottery processing (see FIG. 82).

[Stock lottery processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 85 and FIG. 86, the stock lottery processing performed in S107 in the flowchart of the lever-on lottery processing (see FIG. 82) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether the effect game state is the normal game state or the notification waiting state (S141).

  In S141, when the main CPU 51 determines that the effect game state is the normal game state or the notification waiting state (YES in S141), the main CPU 51 ends the stock lottery process, and the process is the lever-on lottery process. (See FIG. 82) The process proceeds to S108. On the other hand, in S141, when the main CPU 51 determines that the production game state is not the normal game state or the notification waiting state (NO in S141), the main CPU 51 determines whether the production game state is the complete waiting state. It is determined (S142).

  In S142, when the main CPU 51 determines that the effect game state is not in the waiting state for completion (when the determination in S142 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S149 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S142 that the effect game state is in the waiting state for completion (YES in S142), the main CPU 51 performs stock lottery processing (at the time of starting the pseudo bonus) (S143). .. In this processing, the main CPU 51 refers to the pseudo BB stock random determination table at the start of pseudo bonus (see FIGS. 56A and 56B), and based on the type of the pseudo bonus to be started and the current effect random determination state (mode). Determine BB stock win / non-win.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the lottery process has been won (S144).

  In S144, when the main CPU 51 determines that the stock lottery process has not been won (NO in S144), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S149 described later. On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S144 that the stock lottery process has been won (YES in S144), the main CPU 51 adds "1" to the value of the effect reservation counter (S145). The production reservation counter is a counter that counts the number of stocks of the pseudo BB, and is provided in the main RAM 53.

  After the processing of S145, the main CPU 51 performs a long weight lottery processing (at the time of starting the pseudo bonus) (S146). In this processing, the main CPU 51 refers to the pseudo bonus start long weight lottery table (see FIG. 62A to FIG. 62D), and determines the type of pseudo bonus to be started and whether or not the stock lottery is won (presence or absence of 1G consecutive pseudo BB). ), The winning / non-winning of the long weight effect (short lock) is determined. Further, in this processing, the main CPU 51 refers to the long weight occurrence game lottery table (see FIGS. 63 to 66), and determines the type of pseudo bonus to be started and whether the lottery is won or not (presence of 1G consecutive pseudo BB). ), The game in which the long weight effect is generated is determined. When the long weight lottery is won at the start of the pseudo RB, any one of the second game to the twentieth game during the pseudo RB game period is determined as the long weight effect generation game. When the long weight lottery is won at the start of the pseudo BB, any one of the second game to the 70th game during the pseudo BB game period is determined as the long weight effect generation game.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the long weight lottery process (at the start of the pseudo bonus) is won (S147).

  When it is determined in S147 that the main CPU 51 has not won the long weight lottery process (at the start of the pseudo bonus) (when S147 is NO determination), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S151 described later. On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S147 that the long weight lottery processing (at the time of starting the pseudo bonus) is won (in the case of YES determination in S147), the main CPU 51 sets the winning result in the long weight generation game number. (S148).

  After the processing of S148, or when the determination of S142 or S144 is NO, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the current game is a game in which a long weight effect is generated (S149). In this process, the main CPU 51 performs a process for determining whether or not the current game is a game in which a long weight effect is generated, based on the set number of long weight generated games and the current number of remaining pseudo bonus games. ..

  In S149, when the main CPU 51 determines that the current game is not the game in which the long weight effect is generated (NO in S149), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S151 described below. On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S149 that the current game is a game in which a long weight effect is generated (YES in S149), the main CPU 51 sets the short lock flag to the ON state (S150).

  After the processing of S150, or when the determination of S147 or S149 is NO, the main CPU 51 performs stock lottery processing (during pseudo bonus) (S151). In this processing, the main CPU 51 refers to the pseudo-bonus pseudo BB stock lottery table (see FIG. 57), and determines stock winning / non-winning of the pseudo BB based on the effect lottery flag (internal winning combination).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the lottery process has been won (S152).

  In S152, when the main CPU 51 determines that the stock lottery process has not been won (NO in S152), the main CPU 51 ends the stock lottery process and performs the lever-on-time lottery process (see FIG. 82). Move to S108.

  On the other hand, in S152, when the main CPU 51 determines that the stock lottery process has been won (YES in S152), the main CPU 51 performs the mode shift lottery process (during pseudo bonus) (S153). In this processing, the main CPU 51 refers to the pseudo bonus mid-mode shift lottery table (see FIGS. 51 and 52), and shifts based on the current effect lottery state (mode) and the effect lottery flag (internal winning combination). The previous effect lottery state (any one of modes 0 to 7) is determined.

  Next, the main CPU 51 conducts initialization processing of the number of games for canceling the pseudo bonus (S154). Specifically, the main CPU 51 sets “65535” in the number of games for canceling the pseudo bonus. Next, the main CPU 51 performs the effect lottery state (mode) update process based on the lottery result of the mode transition lottery process (S155).

  Next, the main CPU 51 conducts next pseudo bonus shift game number lottery processing (S156). In this processing, the main CPU 51 determines the next pseudo bonus shift game number by referring to the next pseudo bonus shift game lottery table (see FIG. 54) based on the updated effect lottery state (mode). In this process, when mode 3 is set, "100 to 199" is determined as the number of next pseudo bonus transition games, but in this case, the main CPU 51 further sets the number of next pseudo bonus transition games. By referring to the correspondence table (see FIG. 55) with the random number value, the next pseudo bonus transfer game number corresponding to the random number value is determined.

  Next, the main CPU 51 conducts a process of updating the number of games for canceling the pseudo bonus (S157). In this process, the main CPU 51 sets the next pseudo bonus shift game number obtained in the next pseudo bonus shift game lottery process to the pseudo bonus cancellation game number.

  Next, the main CPU 51 conducts a long weight lottery process (during a pseudo bonus) (S158). In this process, the main CPU 51 refers to the pseudo long bonus medium lottery table (see FIG. 67) to determine whether the effect lottery flag (internal winning combination) and whether the stock lottery is won (presence of 1G consecutive pseudo BB). Based on this, the winning / non-winning of the long weight effect (short lock) is determined.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the long weight lottery process (during the pseudo bonus) is won (S159).

  In S159, when the main CPU 51 determines that the long weight lottery process (during the pseudo bonus) has not been won (when S159 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S161 described later.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S159 that the main CPU 51 has won the long weight lottery process (during the pseudo bonus) (YES in S159), the main CPU 51 sets the short lock flag to the ON state (S160). .. When the short lock flag is already on before the processing of S160 (when the above-described processing of S150 is performed in the current game), the main CPU 51 causes the short lock flag to be on in the processing of S160. To maintain.

  After the processing of S160 or when the determination of S159 is NO, the main CPU 51 adds "1" to the value of the effect reservation counter (S161). Then, after the processing of S161, the main CPU 51 ends the stock lottery processing, and moves the processing to S108 of the lever-on lottery processing (see FIG. 82).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the stock lottery process is executed by the main control circuit 41. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 determines whether or not to execute 1G consecutive BBs after the end of the game period of the pseudo bonus in the game during the pseudo bonus (including the start game) ( It also serves as a notification game continuation determining means). Further, in the present embodiment, the long weight lottery process (S146 and S158) during the stock lottery process is executed by the main control circuit 41. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 also serves as a unit (lock effect determination unit) that determines whether or not to execute the long weight effect and determines the long weight generation game.

[Reel lottery processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 87, the reel effect lottery processing performed in S108 in the flowchart of the lever-on lottery processing (see FIG. 82) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the effect game state is in the waiting state for completion (S171).

  In S171, when the main CPU 51 determines that the effect game state is not in the waiting state for completion (NO in S171), the main CPU 51 ends the reel effect lottery process and the lever-on lottery process (see FIG. 82). Also ends.

  On the other hand, in S171, when the main CPU 51 determines that the effect game state is in the waiting state for completion (YES in S171), the main CPU 51 performs reel effect lottery processing (at the time of starting the pseudo bonus) (S172). .. In this process, referring to the pseudo bonus start stop effect pattern lottery table (see FIGS. 58 to 61), the pseudo bonus start is performed based on the current effect lottery state (mode), the pseudo bonus winning type, and the presence / absence of a freeze. A reel stop effect pattern (one of pattern Nos. 0 to 27) in the spinning effect is determined.

  Next, the main CPU 51 sets stop line selection information of the symbol combination (BIG alignment or REG alignment) to be automatically stopped based on the lottery result of the reel effect lottery processing (S173). Next, the main CPU 51 sets stop position information of the symbol combination (BIG alignment or REG alignment) to be automatically stopped based on the lottery result of the reel effect lottery processing (S174).

  Next, the main CPU 51 sets stop order information (left middle right, right middle left, or simultaneous) of the reels to be automatically stopped based on the lottery result of the reel effect lottery processing (S175). After the processing of S175, the main CPU 51 ends the reel effect lottery processing and the lever-on lottery processing (see FIG. 82).

[Reel stop initialization processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 88, the reel stop initialization process performed in S8 in the main flow (see FIG. 76) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether the gaming state is the BB gaming state (S181).

  In S181, when the main CPU 51 determines that the game state is the BB game state (YES in S181), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S183 described below. On the other hand, in S181, when the main CPU 51 determines that the gaming state is not the BB gaming state (NO in S181), the main CPU 51 sets the value of the small win / replay data pointer as the spinning cylinder stop number. Yes (S182).

  After the processing of S182 or when the determination of S181 is YES, the main CPU 51 refers to a reel stop initial setting table (not shown), and based on the acquired spinning cylinder stop number, various information corresponding to the spinning cylinder stop number. Is acquired (S183). In this process, the number of the reel stop table used during the first stop to the third stop and information necessary for the control change process (when the reels are stopped in a specific order and the reel is stopped at a specific position) Information for reselecting the stop table) and the like are acquired again.

  In the reel stop initialization table, the correspondence relation between the spinning cylinder stop number and various information such as pull-in priority table selection data and pull-in priority table number, which will be described later, is defined. The stop table is a table that directly or indirectly defines information on the number of sliding pieces with respect to the pressed position of the stop button. In this stop table, the number of sliding pieces is set so that the reel is stopped at the stop position intended by the designer so as not to give a disadvantage to the player and not to generate a wrong winning by using the prescribed information. Is specified.

  Next, the main CPU 51 stores the rotating identifier “0FFH (11111111B)” in the symbol code storage area (see FIG. 72) (S184).

  Next, the main CPU 51 stores "3" in the stop button non-operation counter provided in the main RAM 53 (S185). After that, the main CPU 51 ends the reel stop initialization process, and moves the process to S9 in the main flow (see FIG. 76). The stop button non-operation counter is a counter for managing the number of stop buttons whose stop operation has not been detected.

[Reel rotation start processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 89, the reel rotation start processing performed in S10 in the main flow (see FIG. 76) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not to execute a reel effect (S191). Specifically, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not at least one of the effect reservation flag and various information (stop effect pattern) related to the pseudo bonus start spinning effect is set. When at least one of the effect reservation flag and various information (stop effect pattern) related to the pseudo bonus start spinning effect is set, the main CPU 51 determines to execute the reel effect.

  When the main CPU 51 determines in S191 that the reel effect is not to be executed (NO in S191), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the wait time (4.1 sec) from the start of the previous game has elapsed. Yes (S192).

  In S192, when the main CPU 51 determines that the wait time from the start of the previous game has not elapsed (NO in S192), the main CPU 51 repeats the process of S192.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S192 that the wait time from the start of the previous game has elapsed (YES in S192), the main CPU 51 performs the reel normal acceleration process (S193). In this process, the main CPU 51 accelerates all reels to a predetermined rotation speed, and then performs a reel acceleration control process of maintaining the rotation speed of each reel at a predetermined rotation speed. Then, after the processing of S193, the main CPU 51 ends the reel rotation start processing, and moves the processing to S11 of the main flow (see FIG. 76).

  Here, returning to the processing of S191 again, in S191, when the main CPU 51 determines that the reel effect is to be executed (YES in S191), the main CPU 51 sets the notification wait time (2000 msec) in the timer. (S194). The subtraction process (count process) of the timer that counts the notification wait time is performed by the timer update process during the interrupt process of FIG. 102 described later.

  After the processing of S194, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the wait time (4.1 sec) from the start of the previous game has elapsed (S195). In S195, when the main CPU 51 determines that the wait time from the start of the previous game has not elapsed (NO in S195), the main CPU 51 repeats the process of S195.

  On the other hand, in S195, when the main CPU 51 determines that the wait time from the start of the previous game has elapsed (YES in S195), the main CPU 51 performs reel lock processing (S196). In addition, when reel lock (“short lock”, “freeze A”, “freeze B”, “short lock + freeze A” or “short lock + freeze B”) is determined by reel lock lottery, this processing is performed. The main CPU 51 executes the determined reel lock execution process. The details of the reel lock process will be described later with reference to FIG. 90 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 executes reel acceleration start processing (S197). By this processing, the pseudo bonus start spinning effect is started. In the pseudo bonus start spinning effect of the present embodiment, the notification effect of the pseudo bonus winning (start) (lighting effect of the notification lamp) is controlled by the sub-control circuit 42 at a timing immediately before the reel acceleration start process in S197. Is done.

  Next, the main CPU 51 conducts production instruction command generation and storage processing (S198). In this process, the main CPU 51 generates the data of the effect instruction command to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 42, and saves the command data in the communication data storage area provided in the main RAM 53. Further, the effect instruction command stored in the communication data storage area is transmitted from the main control circuit 41 to the sub control circuit 42 by a command data transmission process in an interrupt process described later with reference to FIG. The effect instruction command data generated in S198 includes various information necessary for the effect executed by the control of the sub control circuit 42 during the pseudo bonus start spinning effect.

  Next, the main CPU 51 sets reel stop preparation data (S199). In this process, the main CPU 51 sets the execution data of the above stop preparation operation 1. Specifically, while the reels are rotating, the relative positional relationship between the symbol "red 7" on the left reel 3L, the symbol "red 7" on the middle reel 3C, and the symbol "red 7" on the right reel 3R, or the left The rotation speed of each reel is set so that the relative positional relationship between the symbol "red 7" on the reel 3L, the symbol "red 7" on the middle reel 3C, and the symbol "BAR" on the right reel 3R becomes a predetermined positional relationship. Data for fine adjustment is set. It should be noted that this data is appropriately changed according to the automatic stop effect pattern of the set reels.

  Next, the main CPU 51 conducts reel effect control processing during stop preparation (S200). In this processing, based on the data set in S199, the main CPU 51, while the reels are rotating, the symbol "red 7" on the left reel 3L, the symbol "red 7" on the middle reel 3C, and the symbol "red 7R" on the right reel 3R. Relative positional relationship of "red 7", or the symbol "red 7" of the left reel 3L, the symbol "red 7" of the middle reel 3C, and the symbol "BAR" of the right reel 3R have a predetermined relative position. The rotation operation of each reel is controlled so as to be related to each other.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the notification wait time (2000 msec) has elapsed (S201). That is, the main CPU 51 performs the processing of the stop preparation operation 2 described above.

  In S201, when the main CPU 51 determines that the notification wait time has not elapsed (NO in S201), the main CPU 51 repeats the process of S201. When a long freeze such as freeze A or freeze B is executed in the reel lock process of S196, YES is automatically determined in S201.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S201 that the notification wait time has elapsed (YES in S201), the main CPU 51 performs reel automatic stop processing (S202). In this process, the reel automatic stop control process is performed based on the reel stop effect pattern (stop pattern of reel automatic stop effect) in the set pseudo bonus start spinning effect. The details of the reel automatic stop processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 91 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 conducts pseudo bonus display time processing (S203). In this processing, when the symbol combination related to the pseudo bonus is automatically stopped, the waiting time for executing various effects performed by the control of the sub control circuit 42 is set. The details of the pseudo bonus display process will be described later with reference to FIG. 92 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 executes a pseudo bonus initialization process (S204). In this process, the main CPU 51 mainly performs a process of outputting a pseudo bonus start signal (external signal) to the external terminal board 18S, a pseudo bonus winning lock process, a reel effect stop process, and the like. The details of the pseudo bonus initialization process will be described later with reference to FIG. 93 described later. Then, after the processing of S204, the main CPU 51 ends the reel rotation start processing, and moves the processing to S11 of the main flow (see FIG. 76).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the pseudo bonus start spinning effect is performed in the processing after S197 during the reel rotation start processing, and this processing is executed by the main control circuit 41. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 also serves as a unit (display column effect executing unit) that executes the pseudo bonus start spinning effect. Further, the main control circuit 41 executes the determination processing of S201 during the reel rotation start processing whether or not the notification wait time has elapsed. That is, in this embodiment, the main control circuit 41 also serves as a unit (elapsed time determination unit) that determines whether or not the notification wait time has elapsed. Further, the reel automatic stop processing of S202 during the reel rotation start processing is executed by the main control circuit 41. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 also serves as a unit (symbol automatic stop unit) for executing the automatic reel stop process.

[Reel lock process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 90, the reel lock processing performed in S196 in the flowchart of the reel rotation start processing (see FIG. 89) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the short lock flag is on (S211).

  In S211, when the main CPU 51 determines that the short lock flag is not in the ON state (NO in S211), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S215 described below. On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S211 that the short lock flag is in the on state (YES in S211), the main CPU 51 sets the lock time for short lock (for example, 1000 msec) (S212). The subtraction process of the timer for counting the execution time of the short lock is performed by the timer update process during the interrupt process of FIG. 102 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the lock time for short lock has elapsed (S213).

  When the main CPU 51 determines in S213 that the lock time for short lock has not elapsed (NO in S213), the main CPU 51 repeats the process of S213. On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S213 that the lock time for short lock has elapsed (YES in S213), the main CPU 51 sets the short lock flag to the off state (S214).

  After the processing of S214 or when the determination of S211 is NO, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the freeze A flag is on and the current game is the pseudo bonus notification game (starting game) (S215). .. Note that whether or not the current game is a pseudo bonus notification game (starting game) is determined based on the production game state, and when the production game state is in the waiting state for completion, the main CPU 51 determines It is determined that the game is a pseudo bonus notification game (starting game).

  In S215, when the main CPU 51 determines that the determination condition of S215 is not satisfied (NO in S215), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S218 described below. On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S215 that the determination condition of S215 is satisfied (YES in S215), the main CPU 51 sets the lock time for freeze A (for example, 30000 msec) (S216). The subtraction process of the timer for counting the execution time of the freeze A is performed in the timer update process during the interrupt process of FIG. 102 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the lock time for freeze A has elapsed (S217).

  In S217, when the main CPU 51 determines that the lock time for freeze A has not elapsed (NO in S217), the main CPU 51 repeats the process of S217. On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S217 that the lock time for freeze A has elapsed (YES in S217), the main CPU 51 sets the freeze A flag to the off state (S218).

  After the processing of S218 or when the determination of S215 is NO, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the freeze B flag is in the ON state and the current game is the pseudo bonus notification game (starting game) (S219). ..

  In S219, when the main CPU 51 determines that the determination condition of S219 is not satisfied (NO in S219), the main CPU 51 ends the reel lock process and executes the reel rotation start process (see FIG. 89). Move to S197. On the other hand, in S219, when the main CPU 51 determines that the determination condition of S219 is satisfied (YES in S219), the main CPU 51 sets the lock time for freeze B (for example, 2000 msec) and the game lock time (30000 msec). Yes (S220). The subtraction process of the timer for counting the lock execution time is performed by the timer update process during the interrupt process of FIG. 102 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the freeze B lock time has elapsed (S221).

  When the main CPU 51 determines in S221 that the lock time for freeze B has not elapsed (NO in S221), the main CPU 51 repeats the process of S221. On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S221 that the lock time for freeze B has elapsed (YES in S221), the main CPU 51 ends the reel lock process, and performs the reel rotation start process (FIG. 89). (Refer) to S197.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the reel lock process is executed by the main control circuit 41. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 also serves as a unit for generating a lock (lock executing unit).

[Automatic reel stop processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 91, the reel automatic stop processing performed in S202 in the flowchart of the reel rotation start processing (see FIG. 89) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the reel stop effect pattern in the set pseudo bonus start revolving effect is the all-revolution simultaneous stop pattern (S231).

  In S231, when the main CPU 51 determines that the reel stop effect pattern is not the all-time drum simultaneous stop pattern (NO in S231), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S235 described below. On the other hand, in S231, when the main CPU 51 determines that the reel stop effect pattern is the all-time drum simultaneous stop pattern (YES in S231), the main CPU 51 sets the all-time cylinder simultaneous stop weight time. Yes (S232). The subtraction process of the timer for counting the wait time for simultaneous stopping of all cylinders is performed by the timer updating process during the interrupt process of FIG. 102 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the wait time for simultaneous full-throttle stop has elapsed (S233). In S233, when the main CPU 51 determines that the wait time for simultaneous full-throttle simultaneous stop has not elapsed (NO in S233), the main CPU 51 repeats the process of S233.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S233 that the wait time for all cylinders simultaneous stop has elapsed (YES in S233), the main CPU 51 performs the pseudo stop command generation / storage process (S234). In this processing, the main CPU 51 generates the data of the pseudo stop command to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 42, and saves the command data in the communication data storage area provided in the main RAM 53. The pseudo stop command stored in the communication data storage area is transmitted from the main control circuit 41 to the sub control circuit 42 by a command data transmission process in an interrupt process described later with reference to FIG.

  The pseudo stop command data includes information such as the type of reel stopped in the automatic reel stop production. Further, when the pseudo stop command is transmitted, the main CPU 51 sets the stop button operation flag corresponding to the automatically stopped reel to the ON state. Specifically, the main CPU 51 stores “1” in the bit in the operation stop button storage area (see FIG. 70) corresponding to the automatically stopped reel.

  After the processing of S234 or when the determination of S231 is NO, the main CPU 51 executes reel acceleration start processing (S235). In this process, the main CPU 51 carries out a reel rotation control process for one round from the elapse of the notification wait time (2000 msec) to the start of the automatic reel stop.

  Next, the main CPU 51 sets the data of the reel stop effect pattern (one of pattern Nos. 0 to 27) in the pseudo bonus start spinning effect determined by the reel effect lottery (S236). Next, the main CPU 51 conducts a process of checking the reel preparation eye generated in the reel stop preparation operation 1 (S237). In this processing, the main CPU 51 checks whether or not the symbol position of each spinning reel is a position corresponding to the reel stop effect pattern.

  For example, when the reel stop effect pattern is the normal stop pattern of "BIG alignment", the main CPU 51 causes the symbol "red 7" on the left reel 3L, the symbol "red 7" on the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R. It is checked whether or not the symbols “red 7” are in a state of being lined up in a horizontal line during reel rotation (reel preparation eye). At this point, if the symbol position of each rotating reel is not a position corresponding to the stop effect pattern of the reel, the main CPU 51 causes the symbol position of each rotating reel to stop the reel in this process. The reel rotation status is adjusted so that the position corresponds to the effect pattern.

  Next, the main CPU 51 conducts reel effect control processing (S238). In this process, the main CPU 51 performs reel stop control so that each reel is stopped at a predetermined position in a predetermined stop order based on the set stop effect pattern of the reels.

  Further, in this process, when the reel stop effect pattern is other than the all-round cylinder simultaneous stop pattern, the pseudo stop command generation / storage process described in S234 is performed each time each reel is automatically stopped. Then, when the pseudo stop command is transmitted, the main CPU 51 sets the stop button actuation flag corresponding to the automatically stopped reel to the ON state.

  Next, after the processing of S238, the main CPU 51 ends the reel automatic stop processing, and shifts the processing to S203 of the reel rotation start processing (see FIG. 89).

[Processing when displaying pseudo bonus]
Next, with reference to FIG. 92, the pseudo bonus display time process performed in S203 in the flowchart of the reel rotation start process (see FIG. 89) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the reel stop effect pattern in the pseudo bonus start spinning effect is the pseudo RB stop pattern (S241).

  When the main CPU 51 determines in S241 that the reel stop effect pattern is the pseudo RB stop pattern (YES in S241), the main CPU 51 sets the display waiting time for the pseudo RB (S242). .. In the period of the display waiting time for the pseudo RB, various effects for notifying the start of the pseudo RB are performed by the control of the sub control circuit 42. Next, the main CPU 51 performs the process of S246 described later.

  On the other hand, in S241, when the main CPU 51 determines that the reel stop effect pattern is not the pseudo RB stop pattern (NO in S241), the main CPU 51 determines that the reel stop effect pattern in the pseudo bonus start spinning effect. It is determined whether or not is a high speed stop pattern (S243).

  In S243, when the main CPU 51 determines that the reel stop effect pattern is the high speed stop pattern (YES in S243), the main CPU 51 sets the display waiting time after the high speed stop (S244). During the display waiting time period after the high speed stop, various effects for notifying the start of the pseudo BB during the high speed stop are performed by the control of the sub control circuit 42. Next, the main CPU 51 performs the process of S246 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S243 that the reel stop effect pattern is not the high speed stop pattern (NO in S243), the main CPU 51 determines the effect end waiting time by the sound effect during the pseudo BB display. Set (S245). Next, the main CPU 51 performs the process of S246 described later.

  After the processing of S242, S244 or S245, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the waiting time set in these processings has elapsed (S246). The subtraction process of the timer for counting the waiting time is performed in the timer update process during the interrupt process of FIG. 102 described later.

  When the main CPU 51 determines in S246 that the waiting time has not elapsed (NO in S246), the main CPU 51 repeats the process of S246. On the other hand, in S246, when the main CPU 51 determines that the waiting time has elapsed (YES in S246), the main CPU 51 ends the pseudo bonus display time process and the reel rotation start process (see FIG. 89). ) Move to S204.

[Pseudo bonus initialization process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 93, the pseudo bonus initialization process performed in S204 in the flowchart of the reel rotation start process (see FIG. 89) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the reel stop effect pattern in the pseudo bonus start spinning effect is the pseudo BB stop pattern (S251). In S251, when the main CPU 51 determines that the reel stop effect pattern is not the pseudo BB stop pattern (NO in S251), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S256 described below.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S251 that the reel stop effect pattern is the pseudo BB stop pattern (YES in S251), the main CPU 51 sets the output request of the external signal 1 (S252). ). Next, the main CPU 51 outputs the external signal 1 to the external terminal board 18S (S253). By this processing, the information regarding the start of the pseudo BB is transmitted to the hall computer / calling apparatus 100.

  After the processing of S253, the main CPU 51 sets the pseudo bonus winning lock time (4000 msec) for the pseudo BB (S254). Next, the main CPU 51 conducts a reservation process for the pseudo bonus END lock for the pseudo BB (S255). By this processing, the execution of the pseudo bonus END lock effect at the end of the setting of the started pseudo BB is reserved. Then, after the processing of S255, the main CPU 51 performs the processing of S260 described later.

  Here, returning to the processing of S251 again, when the determination of S251 is NO, the main CPU 51 sets the output request of the external signal 2 (S256). Next, the main CPU 51 outputs the external signal 2 to the external terminal board 18S (S257). By this processing, the information regarding the start of the pseudo RB is transmitted to the hall computer / calling apparatus 100.

  After the processing of S257, the main CPU 51 sets the pseudo bonus winning lock time (700 msec) for the pseudo RB (S258). Next, the main CPU 51 conducts a reservation process for the pseudo bonus END lock for the pseudo RB (S259). By this processing, execution of the pseudo bonus END lock effect at the end of the setting of the started pseudo RB is reserved. Then, after the processing of S259, the main CPU 51 performs the processing of S260 described later.

  After the processing of S255 or S259, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the set pseudo bonus winning lock time has elapsed (S260). The subtraction process of the timer for counting the pseudo bonus winning lock time is performed by the timer updating process during the interrupt process of FIG. 102 described later.

  When the main CPU 51 determines in S260 that the pseudo bonus winning lock time has not elapsed (NO in S260), the main CPU 51 repeats the process of S260. On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S260 that the pseudo bonus winning lock time has elapsed (YES in S260), the main CPU 51 performs reel effect stop processing (S261). In this processing, the main CPU 51 terminates the pseudo bonus start spinning effect, accelerates all reels to a predetermined rotation speed, and then maintains the rotation speeds of all reels at a predetermined rotation speed. .. That is, in this process, the main CPU 51 performs the normal reel acceleration process after the pseudo bonus start spinning effect is finished.

  Next, the main CPU 51 conducts effect instruction command generation / storage processing (S262). In this process, the main CPU 51 generates the data of the effect instruction command to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 42, and saves the command data in the communication data storage area provided in the main RAM 53. The effect instruction command stored in the communication data storage area is transmitted from the main control circuit 41 to the sub control circuit 42 by a command data transmission process in an interrupt process described later with reference to FIG. The effect instruction command data generated in S263 includes various information for executing various effects at the start of the pseudo bonus under the control of the sub control circuit 42.

  Next, the main CPU 51 clears the stop button operation flag (S263). In this process, the main CPU 51 sets the stop button operation flag of each reel, which is set to a pseudo ON state in the reel automatic stop effect, to an OFF state.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the freeze B flag is in the on state (S264).

  In S264, when the main CPU 51 determines that the freeze B flag is not in the ON state (NO in S264), the main CPU 51 ends the pseudo bonus initialization process and also performs the reel rotation start process (see FIG. 89). Also ends. On the other hand, in S264, when the main CPU 51 determines that the freeze B flag is in the ON state (YES in S264), the main CPU 51 determines whether the game lock time (30000 msec from the start of freeze B lock) has elapsed. It is determined whether or not (S265).

  In S265, when the main CPU 51 determines that the game lock time has not elapsed (NO in S265), the main CPU 51 repeats the process of S265. On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S265 that the game lock time has elapsed (YES in S265), the main CPU 51 sets the freeze B flag to the off state (S266). Then, after the processing of S266, the main CPU 51 ends the pseudo bonus initialization processing and also the reel rotation start processing (see FIG. 89).

  The waiting time of S246 in the pseudo bonus display time process (FIG. 92) described above (the display wait time for the pseudo RB, the display wait time after the high-speed stop, or the end wait time for the effect sound effect during the pseudo BB display) 2) and the pseudo bonus winning lock time exhaustion processing of S269 during the pseudo bonus initialization processing are executed by the main control circuit 41. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 executes the lock effect after the reel automatic stop processing in the pseudo bonus start spinning effect (after the "BIG alignment" or "REG alignment" is stopped) (notification). It also serves as a start lock effect execution means).

[Loading priority storage processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 94, the pull-in priority storage processing performed in S11 in the main flow (see FIG. 76) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 stores the value of the stop button non-operation counter in the main RAM 53 as the number of searches (S271). Next, the main CPU 51 conducts search target reel determination processing (S272). In this processing, the main CPU 51 selects, for example, a predetermined reel from the reels that are rotating, and determines the selected reel as the search target reel.

  For example, in the process of S272, when all (three) reels are rotated, the left reel 3L is first determined as the search target reel. After that, various processes up to S281 to be described later are performed on the left reel 3L, and when the process returns to S272 again, the middle reel 3C is next determined as the search target reel. Then, various processes up to S281 to be described later are performed on the middle reel 3C, and when the process returns to S272 again, next, the right reel 3R is determined as the search target reel.

  Next, the main CPU 51 conducts a pull-in priority table selection process (S273). In this process, the pull-in priority table is selected based on the internal winning combination (data pointer) and the operation stop button. The details of the attraction-in priority table selection processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 95 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 sets "0" as the position data of the search symbol and "20" as the number of times of the symbol check (S274). Then, the main CPU 51 performs a symbol code storage process (S275). In this process, the symbol code corresponding to the position data of the current search symbol, which is located on the effective line of the reel to be searched, is stored in the symbol code storage area. At this time, the symbol codes for the number of effective lines are stored. The details of the symbol code storage process will be described later with reference to FIG. 96 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 updates the display combination storing area (see FIG. 68) based on the symbol code acquired in S275 and the data in the symbol code storing area (see FIG. 72) (S276). At this point, regardless of whether or not the internal winning combination is won, a symbol combination that can be displayed (displayable symbol) is stored in the display symbol storage area based on the stopped symbol.

  In the present embodiment, the information of the symbol code storage area (the symbol code and the displayable hand corresponding thereto) is updated for each reel that is stopped. At this time, the displayable winning combination may be acquired from data that defines the correspondence relationship between the symbols of the reels stopped and the corresponding displayable winning combinations, or the symbols of the stopped reels. And the symbol combination table (see FIGS. 17 to 22) may be collated and acquired. In the case of using the former method, the correspondence between the symbols and the displayable winning combinations changes for each reel.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a pull-in priority data acquisition process (S277). In this process, the main CPU 51 draws in priority for a winning combination having a bit of "1" in the display winning combination storing area (see FIG. 68) and having a bit of "1" in the internal winning combination storing area. By referring to a ranking table (not shown), the attraction priority data is acquired.

  The attraction-in priority table is a table that defines a correspondence relationship between attraction-in priority data for each storage area type and a preset priority in each attraction-in priority table number. The pull-in priority table is used for searching whether or not there is a more appropriate number of sliding pieces in addition to the number of sliding pieces obtained based on the stop table. The priority order is data that defines the order in which the symbol combinations related to winning a prize are preferentially stopped and displayed (pulled in). In addition, the priority is usually set in the order of replay, small win, and bonus from the highest priority.

  Further, if the symbol position is an incorrect prize when stopped, in S277, "use prohibited (000H)" is acquired as the attraction-in priority data. Furthermore, if the symbol position is not an internal winning, but does not result in a false prize even if stopped, in S277, "stoppable (001H)" is acquired as the attraction-in priority data.

  Next, the main CPU 51 stores the acquired attraction priority data in the attraction priority data storage area (not shown) corresponding to the search target reel (S278). At this time, the pull-in priority data is stored in the pull-in priority data storage area such that the value of each priority and the bit of the storage area correspond.

  The pull-in priority data storage area is provided with a storage area for priority data for each reel type. In each attraction priority data storage area, attraction priority data determined in accordance with each symbol position “0” to “19” of the corresponding reel is stored. In the present embodiment, by referring to this pull-in priority data storage area, it is searched whether or not there is a more appropriate number of sliding pieces in addition to the number of sliding pieces determined based on the stop table.

  Further, the contents of the priority attraction-in data stored in the attraction-in priority data storage area differ depending on the type of attraction-in priority table number in the attraction-in priority table referred to when determining the attraction-in priority data. Further, the larger the value of the attraction-in priority data, the higher the priority.

  By referring to the attraction-in priority data, it is possible to make a relative evaluation of the priority among the symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the reel. That is, the symbol for which the largest value is determined as the attraction-in priority data is the symbol with the highest priority. Therefore, it can be said that the attraction-in priority data indicates the order between the symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the reel. In addition, when there are a plurality of symbols having the same value of the attraction-in priority data, one symbol is determined according to the priority order defined by the priority order table.

  Next, the main CPU 51 adds "1" to the position data of the search symbol and subtracts "1" from the number of symbol checks (S279). Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the number of symbol checks is "0" (S280).

  In S280, when the main CPU 51 determines that the number of symbol checks is not “0” (NO in S280), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S275 and repeats the processes from S275. On the other hand, in S280, when the main CPU 51 determines that the number of symbol checks is "0" (YES in S280), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the search has been performed the number of times (S281).

  When it is determined in S281 that the main CPU 51 has not performed the search for the number of times of search (NO in S281), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S272 and repeats the processes from S272. On the other hand, when it is determined in S281 that the main CPU 51 has searched the number of times of search (YES in S281), the main CPU 51 ends the attraction-in priority storage process, and the process is performed in S12 of the main flow (see FIG. 76). Move to.

[Incoming priority table selection process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 95, the attraction-in priority table selection processing performed in S273 in the flowchart (see FIG. 94) of attraction-in priority storage processing will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the attraction-in priority table selection data is set (S291).

  When the main CPU 51 determines in S291 that the attraction-in priority table selection data is set (YES in S291), the main CPU 51 determines that the pressing order storage area (see FIG. 71) and the operation stop button storage area are set. Referring to FIG. 70, the attraction priority table number corresponding to the attraction priority table selection data is set from the attraction priority table selection table (not shown) (S292). After the processing of S292, the main CPU 51 terminates the attraction priority table selection processing, and moves the processing to S274 of the attraction priority storage processing (see FIG. 94).

  The attraction-in priority table selection table defines a correspondence relationship between the attraction-in priority selection number and the pressing order of the stop button, and the attraction-in priority table number in each combination. Further, the attraction-in priority table number is data for acquiring information regarding the priority of the display combination defined in the attraction-in priority table (not shown) described above.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S291 that the attraction priority table selection data is not set (NO in S291), the main CPU 51 determines the attraction priority table corresponding to the attraction priority table number. Set (S293). After the processing of S293, the main CPU 51 terminates the attraction-in priority table selection processing, and moves the processing to S274 of the attraction-in priority storage processing (see FIG. 94).

[Symbol code storage processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 96, the symbol code storage processing performed in S275 in the flowchart of the attraction-in priority storage processing (see FIG. 94) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 sets valid line data (S301). In this embodiment, as the effective line, one line (crossdown line) is provided as described above. Next, the main CPU 51 sets the check symbol position data of the search target reel based on the search symbol position and the effective line data (S302). For example, when the reel to be searched is the left reel 3L, since it is desired to obtain information on the middle row of the reel to be searched, the check symbol position data indicating the middle row is set.

  Next, the main CPU 51 acquires the symbol code of the checking symbol position data (S303). Then, the main CPU 51 stores the obtained symbol code in the symbol code storage area, then ends the symbol code storage process, and moves the process to S276 of the attraction-in priority storage process (see FIG. 94).

[Reel stop control processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 97, the reel stop control process performed in S12 in the main flow (see FIG. 76) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not a valid stop button has been pressed (S311). In S311, when the main CPU 51 determines that the valid stop button is not pressed (NO in S311), the main CPU 51 repeats the process of S311 to execute the valid stop button pressing operation. Wait until.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S311 that the valid stop button has been pressed (YES in S311), the main CPU 51 determines the pressing order storage area (see FIG. 71) and the operation stop button storage area (see FIG. 71). 70) is updated (S312). Next, the main CPU 51 subtracts "1" from the value of the stop button non-operation counter (S313).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines the reel to be searched from the operation stop button (S314). Then, the main CPU 51 stores the stop start position in the main RAM 53 based on the symbol counter (S315).

  Next, the main CPU 51 conducts a sliding piece number determination process (S316). In this processing, the main CPU 51 obtains the number-of-slip-pieces determination data based on the type of the stop button at the first stop, various stop tables, and the like.

  Next, the main CPU 51 conducts priority attraction-in control processing (S317). In this process, the attraction priority data corresponding to each symbol position in the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces "4" from the stop start position is compared, and the most appropriate number of sliding pieces is determined. The details of the priority attraction-in control process will be described later with reference to FIG. 98 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 conducts reel stop command generation and storage processing (S318). In this process, the main CPU 51 generates the data of the reel stop command to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 42, and stores the command data in the communication data storage area provided in the main RAM 53. The reel stop command stored in the communication data storage area is transmitted from the main control circuit 41 to the sub control circuit 42 by a command data transmission process in an interrupt process described later with reference to FIG. The reel stop command transmitted in this process includes information such as the type of reel to be stopped, the number of sliding pieces thereof, ON edge / OFF edge of the stop switch, and the like.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines the planned stop position based on the stop start position and the sliding piece number determination data acquired in S316, and stores the determined planned stop position in the main RAM 53 (S319). In this processing, the main CPU 51 adds the number of sliding pieces to the stop start position and sets the result as the planned stop position.

  Next, the main CPU 51 sets the scheduled stop position determined in S319 as the search symbol position (S320). Next, the main CPU 51 executes the symbol code acquisition processing described with reference to FIG. 96 (S321). After that, the main CPU 51 updates the symbol code storage area (see FIG. 72) using the obtained symbol code (S322).

  Next, the main CPU 51 executes control change processing (S323). Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is "0" (S324). When the main CPU 51 determines in S324 that the non-operation counter is not "0" (NO in S324), the main CPU 51 performs the attraction-in priority storage process described with reference to FIG. 94 (S325). ). After that, the main CPU 51 returns the processing to S311, and repeats the processing after S311.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S324 that the non-operation counter is "0" (YES in S324), the main CPU 51 ends the reel stop control process and executes the process in the main flow (FIG. 76). (See) S13.

  As described above, the reel stop control process of this embodiment is executed by the main control circuit 41. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 also serves as a unit (stop control unit) that executes stop control of reel rotation (variable display of symbols).

[Priority access control processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 98, the priority attraction-in control process performed in S317 in the flowchart of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 97) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 sets the pull-in priority data storage area corresponding to the operation stop button (S331). Next, the main CPU 51 acquires data on the stop start position (S332).

  Next, the main CPU 51 sets a priority order table corresponding to the sliding piece number determination data (S333).

  The priority order table includes a sliding piece number determination data obtained based on the stop table and a range of numerical values predetermined as the number of sliding pieces (“0” to “4 when the maximum number of sliding pieces is four). )), The order of priority application (hereinafter referred to as “priority order”) is defined. That is, in the priority order table, the order of the number of sliding pieces to be preferentially applied is determined for each sliding piece number determination data. In the present embodiment, each numerical value is searched (checked) sequentially from the lower priority order “5” in the priority order table, and the numerical value corresponding to the priority order “1” is preferentially applied as the number of sliding pieces. To do so. In the process of S333, for example, when the sliding piece number determination data is "4", the priority order data defined in the address in the priority order table corresponding to the sliding piece number determination data "4" is Is set.

  After the processing of S333, the main CPU 51 sets "5" to the initial value of the priority order and the number of checks (S334). By this processing, the priority order is checked (retrieved) five times within the range of 0 to 4 frames. Next, the main CPU 51 sets the sliding frame number determination data as the sliding frame number (S335).

  Next, the main CPU 51 extracts the stop search position based on the stop start position and the priority order (S336). Next, the main CPU 51 acquires the pull-in priority data of the stop search position (S337).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the value of the attraction-priority data acquired in S337 is greater than or equal to the value of the attraction-priority data previously acquired (S338). In S338, when the main CPU 51 determines that the attraction priority data acquired in S337 is not equal to or higher than the attraction priority data acquired earlier (NO in S338), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S340 described below. ..

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S338 that the attraction priority data acquired in S337 is equal to or higher than the attraction priority data acquired earlier (YES in S338), the main CPU 51 determines the number of sliding pieces. It is updated (S339).

  After the processing of S339 or when the determination of S338 is NO, the main CPU 51 subtracts "1" from the value of the priority order and the number of checks (S340).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the number of checks is "0" (S341). When the main CPU 51 determines in S341 that the number of checks is not "0" (NO in S341), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S336 and repeats the processes of S336 and subsequent steps.

  On the other hand, in S341, when the main CPU 51 determines that the number of checks is "0" (YES in S341), the main CPU 51 sets the finally updated number of sliding pieces (S342). Then, after the processing of S342, the main CPU 51 ends the priority attraction-in control processing, and moves the processing to S318 of the reel stop control processing (see FIG. 97).

[3rd post-stop performance processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 99, the third post-stop effect process performed in S15 in the main flow (see FIG. 76) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 refers to the game state flag storage area (see FIG. 69) and determines whether or not the RB is operating (S351).

  In S351, when the main CPU 51 determines that the RB is in operation (YES in S351), the main CPU 51 ends the third post-stop effect process, and the process is in the main flow (see FIG. 76). Move to S16. On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S351 that the RB is not operating (NO in S351), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the effect game state is the pseudo BB state or the pseudo RB state. (S352).

  In S352, when the main CPU 51 determines that the effect game state is not the pseudo BB state or the pseudo RB state (NO in S352), the main CPU 51 ends the third post-stop effect process, and the process is the main flow. (See FIG. 76) Move to S16. On the other hand, in S352, when the main CPU 51 determines that the effect game state is the pseudo BB state or the pseudo RB state (YES in S352), the main CPU 51 subtracts 1 from the value of the remaining pseudo bonus game number. (S353).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the number of remaining pseudo bonus games is "0" (S354).

  In S354, when the main CPU 51 determines that the number of remaining pseudo bonus games is not “0” (NO in S354), the main CPU 51 ends the third post-stop effect process and executes the process in the main flow (FIG. 76)). On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S354 that the number of remaining pseudo bonus games is "0" (YES in S354), the main CPU 51 sets the pseudo bonus END lock time (S355). At this time, when the pseudo bonus to be ended is the pseudo BB, the main CPU 51 sets 5200 msec as the pseudo bonus END lock time, and when the pseudo bonus to be ended is the pseudo RB, the main CPU 51 determines the pseudo bonus. Set 2500 msec as the END lock time. The subtraction process of the timer for counting the pseudo bonus END lock time is performed by the timer update process during the interrupt process of FIG. 102 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the pseudo bonus END lock time has elapsed (S356). In S356, when the main CPU 51 determines that the pseudo bonus END lock time has not elapsed (NO in S356), the main CPU 51 repeats the process of S356.

  On the other hand, in S356, when the main CPU 51 determines that the pseudo bonus END lock time has elapsed (YES in S356), the main CPU 51 sets the effect game state to the normal game state (S357).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the value of the effect reservation counter (the number of pseudo BB stocks) is "0" (S358). In S358, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the effect reservation counter is “0” (YES in S358), the main CPU 51 ends the third post-stop effect process and executes the process in the main flow ( 76) (see FIG. 76).

  On the other hand, in S358, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the effect reservation counter is not “0” (NO in S358), the main CPU 51 subtracts 1 from the value of the effect reservation counter (the number of pseudo BB stocks). Yes (S359). Next, the main CPU 51 sets the pseudo BB stock release flag to the on state (S360). Next, the main CPU 51 sets the notification waiting state in the effect game state (S361). Then, after the processing of S361, the main CPU 51 ends the third post-stop effect processing, and shifts the processing to S16 in the main flow (see FIG. 76).

[Bonus end check processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 100, the bonus end check processing performed in S18 in the main flow (see FIG. 76) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 refers to the game state flag storage area (see FIG. 69) and determines whether or not the BB is operating (S371). When the main CPU 51 determines in S371 that the BB is not operating (NO in S371), the main CPU 51 ends the bonus end check process, and the process proceeds to S19 in the main flow (see FIG. 76). Transfer.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S371 that the BB is operating (YES in S371), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter is less than “0”. Yes (S372).

  In S372, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the bonus end number counter is less than “0” (YES in S372), the main CPU 51 performs a bonus end time process (S373). In this process, the main CPU 51 clears the bonus end number counter and sets the gaming state flag (BB gaming state flag) corresponding to the BB in operation to the off state. In addition, when the value of the bonus end number counter is less than "0", it means that the payout of medals exceeds 90 during the BB game state.

  Next, the main CPU 51 conducts bonus end command generation and storage processing (S374). In this processing, the main CPU 51 generates the data of the bonus end command to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 42, and saves the command data in the communication data storage area provided in the main RAM 53. The bonus end command stored in the communication data storage area is transmitted from the main control circuit 41 to the sub control circuit 42 by a command data transmission process in an interrupt process described later with reference to FIG. The bonus end command includes information indicating that the bonus game has ended.

  Next, the main CPU 51 executes initialization processing at the end of the bonus (S375). Then, after the processing of S375, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus end check processing, and moves the processing to S19 of the main flow (see FIG. 76).

  Here, returning to the processing of S372 again, in S372, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the bonus end number counter is not less than “0” (in the case of NO determination in S372), the main CPU 51 determines the number of possible winnings. The respective values of the counter and the available game number counter are updated (S376). The value of the prize winning number counter is decremented by "1" when a small winning combination (the part with the payout of medals) is displayed, and the value of the game possible number counter is "1" in one game regardless of the stop symbol. Is subtracted.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the value of the possible winning number counter or the value of the possible gaming number counter is "0" (S377). In S377, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the possible winning number counter or the value of the game possible number counter is not “0” (NO in S377), the main CPU 51 ends the bonus end check process. Then, the process proceeds to S19 in the main flow (see FIG. 76).

  On the other hand, in S377, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the prize winning number counter or the value of the game possible number counter is “0” (YES in S377), the main CPU 51 determines when the RB ends. Processing is performed (S378). Specifically, processing such as setting the gaming state flag (RB gaming state flag) corresponding to RB to the off state, clearing the values of the possible winning number counter and the possible playing number counter is performed. After that, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus end check processing, and moves the processing to S19 in the main flow (see FIG. 76).

[Bonus activation check processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 101, the bonus operation check process performed in S19 in the main flow (see FIG. 76) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the BB is operating (S381). In S381, when the main CPU 51 determines that the BB is not operating (NO in S381), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S384 described below.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S381 that the BB is operating (YES in S381), the main CPU 51 determines whether the RB is operating (S382). When the main CPU 51 determines in S382 that the RB is operating (YES in S382), the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check process, and the process proceeds to S2 of the main flow (see FIG. 76). Transfer.

  On the other hand, in S382, when the main CPU 51 determines that the RB is not in operation (NO in S382), the main CPU 51 performs the RB operation process based on the bonus operation table (see FIG. 23). (S383). In this processing, the main CPU 51 sets "1" to the corresponding bit in the game state flag storage area (see FIG. 69), and sets the respective values of the possible winning number counter and the possible playing number counter to predetermined values ( "8") is set. Then, after the processing of S383, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check processing, and moves the processing to S2 of the main flow (see FIG. 76).

  When S381 is NO, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the bonus (BB) is a prize (S384). In S384, when the main CPU 51 determines that the bonus is not a prize (NO in S384), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S388 described below.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S384 that the bonus is a win (when S384 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs the BB operation process based on the bonus operation table (see FIG. 23) (S385). ). In this processing, the main CPU 51 sets "1" to the corresponding bit in the game state flag storage area (see FIG. 69) and sets a predetermined value ("90") to the value of the bonus end number counter. Further, in this process, the main CPU 51 also performs the RB operation process of S383.

  Next, the main CPU 51 clears the value of the carryover combination storing area (S386). Next, the main CPU 51 conducts bonus start command generation and storage processing (S387). In this processing, the main CPU 51 generates the data of the bonus start command to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 42, and stores the command data in the communication data storage area provided in the main RAM 53. The bonus start command stored in the communication data storage area is transmitted from the main control circuit 41 to the sub control circuit 42 by a command data transmission process in an interrupt process described later with reference to FIG. The bonus start command includes information indicating that the bonus game has started.

  Then, after the processing of S387, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check processing, and moves the processing to S2 of the main flow (see FIG. 76).

  When S384 is NO, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the winning combination of the replay (replay) has been won (S388). In S388, when the main CPU 51 determines that the winning combination relating to the re-play has not been won (NO in S388), the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check process, and the process proceeds to the main flow (see FIG. 76). Move to S2.

  On the other hand, in S388, when the main CPU 51 determines that the winning combination relating to the re-game has won (YES in S388), the main CPU 51 requests automatic insertion of medals (S389). That is, the main CPU 51 copies the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion number counter. Then, after the processing of S389, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check processing, and moves the processing to S2 of the main flow (see FIG. 76).

[Interrupt processing under the control of the main CPU (1.1172 msec)]
Next, with reference to FIG. 102, an interrupt process performed at a 1.1172 msec cycle under the control of the main CPU 51 will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 saves registers (S391). Next, the main CPU 51 conducts input port check processing (S392). In this process, signals input from various switches such as a stop switch are checked.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs timer update processing (S393). In this process, the main CPU 51 performs a process of subtracting a value of a lock timer or the like for each interrupt process, for example.

  Next, the main CPU 51 conducts reel control processing (S394). In this process, the main CPU 51 starts the rotation of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R when the rotation start of all reels is requested, and thereafter, the respective reels rotate at a constant speed. Drives and controls three stepping motors. Further, when the number of sliding symbols is determined, the main CPU 51 updates the symbol counter of the corresponding reel by the number of sliding symbols. Then, the main CPU 51 waits until the updated symbol counter coincides with the value corresponding to the planned stop position (the symbol at the planned stop position reaches the area on the effective line of the display window portion 4), and falls under this condition. The corresponding stepping motor is drive-controlled so that the rotation of the reel is decelerated and stopped. Further, in the present embodiment, in the processing of S394, in addition to the above-described normal reel acceleration processing, constant speed processing, and stop processing, when the pseudo bonus start spinning effect is set at the start of the pseudo bonus, The control processing of the rotation operation and the stop operation of the reel in the pseudo bonus start spinning effect is also performed.

  Next, the main CPU 51 conducts command data transmission processing (S395). In this processing, the main CPU 51 transmits various command data stored in the communication data storage area to the sub control circuit 42.

  Next, the main CPU 51 conducts lamp / 7-segment drive processing (S396). In this process, the main CPU 51 drives and controls the 7-segment display 6 to display the number of payouts, the number of credits, and the like. Next, the main CPU 51 performs a register restoration process (S397). Then, after that, the main CPU 51 ends the interrupt processing.

<Explanation of operation of sub-control circuit>
Next, the contents of various processes (tasks) executed by the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 42 using a program will be described with reference to FIGS. Various tables required for various processes of the sub CPU 81 described below are stored in the sub ROM 82, and various control flags, various control counters, various storage areas, etc. are provided in the sub RAM 83.

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

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

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

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

[Production registration task]
Next, an effect registration task performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG. 104.

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

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

  Next, the sub CPU 81 performs effect content determination processing (S514). In this process, the sub CPU 81 determines effect contents, registers effect data, and the like according to the type of the received command. Note that details of the effect content determination processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 105 described later.

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

[Production content determination processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 105, the effect content determination processing performed in S514 in the flowchart of the effect registration task (see FIG. 104) will be described. The effect data determined (registered) in the following process is data that specifies animation data, sound data, and lamp data. Therefore, when the effect data is registered in each of the following processes, the corresponding animation data and the like are determined, and the effect such as the image display is executed.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is time to receive a medal insertion command (S521).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in S521 that the medal insertion command is being received (YES in S521), the sub CPU 81 performs the medal insertion command reception process (S522). In this process, the sub CPU 81 determines effect data at the time of inserting a medal (at the time of betting) based on information such as the presence / absence of inserting a medal, the value of the insertion number counter, the value of the credit counter, etc., which is included in the medal insertion command. (register. Then, after the processing of S522, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination processing, and moves the processing to S515 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 104).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S521 that the medal insertion command is not received (NO in S521), the sub CPU 81 determines whether the start command is received (S523).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in S523 that the start command is being received (YES in S523), the sub CPU 81 performs the start command receiving process (S524). In this processing, the sub CPU 81 uses information such as the type of game state flag, the type of internal winning combination, the presence / absence and type of pseudo bonus winning, the presence / absence of reel lock effect, and the value of the effect timer included in the start command. Based on this, the effect data at the start of the game (at the start) is determined (registered). After the process of S524, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process and moves the process to S515 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 104).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S523 that the start command has not been received (NO in S523), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the reel stop command has been received (S525).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in S525 that the reel stop command is being received (YES in S525), the sub CPU 81 performs the reel stop command reception process (S526). In this process, the sub CPU 81 generates the effect data when the reel is stopped based on the information such as the type of the stop reel (operation stop button), the stop start position, the number of slide pieces, and the effect number, which are included in the reel stop command. Make a decision (register). Then, after the process of S526, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, and moves the process to S515 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 104).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S525 that the reel stop command is not received (NO in S525), the sub CPU 81 determines whether the display command is received (S527).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in S527 that the display command is being received (YES in S527), the sub CPU 81 performs the display command receiving process (S528). In this process, the sub CPU 81 randomly determines and registers the effect number based on the type of display combination and the like. Here, the effect number is data that specifies the effect content to be executed this time. After that, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination processing, and moves the processing to S515 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 104).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S527 that the display command is not received (NO in S527), the sub CPU 81 determines whether the payout end command is received (S529).

  In S529, when the sub CPU 81 determines that it is time to receive the payout end command (YES in S529), the sub CPU 81 performs a payout end command reception time process (S530). In this process, the sub CPU 81 determines (registers) the effect data at the time of the payout end, based on the information such as the payout number of medals. After that, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination processing, and moves the processing to S515 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 104).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S529 that the payout end command is not received (NO in S529), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the bonus start command is received (S531).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in S531 that the bonus start command is being received (YES in S531), the sub CPU 81 performs the bonus start command reception process (S532). In this processing, the sub CPU 81 registers effect data for starting bonus. After that, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination processing, and moves the processing to S515 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 104).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S531 that the bonus start command is not received (NO in S531), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the bonus end command is received (S533).

  In S533, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the bonus end command is being received (YES in S533), the sub CPU 81 performs a bonus end command reception process (S534). In this processing, the sub CPU 81 registers effect data for ending the bonus. After that, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination processing, and moves the processing to S515 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 104).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S533 that the bonus end command is not received (NO in S533), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the pseudo stop command is received (S535).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in S535 that the pseudo stop command is being received (YES in S535), the sub CPU 81 performs the pseudo stop command reception process (S536). In this processing, the sub CPU 81, on the basis of information such as the type of the stop reel (operation stop button), the effect number, etc. included in the pseudo stop command, the effect data at the time of automatic reel stop in the pseudo bonus start spinning effect. To register. After that, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination processing, and moves the processing to S515 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 104).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S535 that the pseudo stop command is not received (NO in S535), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the production instruction command is received (S537).

  In S537, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the effect instruction command is being received (YES in S537), the sub CPU 81 performs the effect instruction command reception process (S538). In this process, the sub CPU 81 registers effect data at the time of starting the pseudo bonus start spinning effect or at the time of starting the pseudo bonus game, based on the information such as the effect number included in the effect instruction command. After that, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination processing, and moves the processing to S515 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 104).

  On the other hand, in S537, when the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not the time to receive the effect instruction command (NO in S537), the sub CPU 81 terminates the effect content determination process, and the process is an effect registration task (see FIG. 104). Moves to S515.

<Variations>
Heretofore, the configuration and operation of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention have been described, including the operational effects thereof. However, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various embodiments and modifications are included without departing from the gist of the present invention described in the claims. For example, the following various modifications can be considered.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the game period of the pseudo bonus (AT) is managed by the number of games has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the game period of the pseudo bonus (AT) is the total number of medals. It may be managed by the number of paid-out sheets, the number of difference sheets, or the like.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the configuration example of the gaming machine having the AT function has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. The above-described various techniques of the present invention can be applied to, for example, a gaming machine having a function in which an AT function and an RT function simultaneously operate, that is, an ART function.

  Further, in the present invention, a part or all of various lottery processing and various control processing performed in the sub control circuit 42 in the above-described embodiment may be performed in the main control circuit 41. Further, for example, a part or all of various lottery processing and various control processing performed by the main control circuit 41 in the above-described embodiment may be performed by the sub control circuit 42.

<Summary>
[Long weight production]
Conventionally, in a gaming machine having an AT function, there is known a gaming machine that performs AT lottery in accordance with a combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed (for example, see Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2004-201105). In the gaming machine disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2004-201705, the AT allows the player to win the winning combination determined as the internal winning combination without losing the winning combination.

  As described above, conventionally, there is known a gaming machine that performs AT lottery according to a combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed. However, since the combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed is determined by the internal winning combination, in the gaming machine having such a function, the result of the AT lottery is substantially determined by the lottery that determines the internal winning combination. become. Therefore, the player can easily understand whether or not AT is carried out from the determined internal winning combination, and there is a fear that the player does not enjoy the AT operation.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned first problem, and a first object of the present invention is to provide a game machine having an AT function with a change in the operation of the AT, thereby making It is to provide a technology capable of maintaining interest in AT operation.

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

Insertion operation detection means for detecting the insertion operation of the game medium,
Start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation by the player based on detection of the input operation by the input operation detecting means,
An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination with a predetermined probability based on the detection of the starting operation by the starting operation detecting means,
Variable display means configured by a plurality of display columns, based on the detection of the start operation by the start operation detection means, variable display means for variable display of the symbols required for the game,
A stop operation detecting means for detecting a stop operation by the player,
Based on the determination result of the internal winning combination determination means and the detection of the stop operation by the stop operation detection means, stop control means for stopping the variable display of the symbol,
Informing means for informing information that gives an advantageous state to the player,
A notification game determination means capable of determining a transition to a notification game state in which notification can be performed by the notification means for a specific period when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
Informing game continuation determining means for deciding whether to start the game in the informing game state again when the informing game state is started, after the game period in the informing game state ends,
Lock execution means for generating a lock for invalidating the game operation by the player for a predetermined period at a predetermined timing within the unit game,
When the information game continuation determining means determines again to start the game in the information game state after the game period of the information game state ends, the lock executing means determines whether to generate the lock. Lock effect determination means,
A gaming machine equipped with.

  Further, in the first gaming machine of the present invention, when it is determined by the lock effect determination means to generate the lock, after a predetermined wait time from the start of the previous unit game is exhausted. The lock may be generated by the lock executing means.

Further, the first gaming machine of the present invention further includes a main control unit that controls an operation related to the progress of the game and the operation,
The internal winning combination determination means, the stop control means, the notification game determination means, the notification game continuation determination means, the lock execution means and the lock effect determination means are included in the main control unit,
The lock effect determination means determines whether or not to generate the lock by the lock execution means in a start unit game of the notification game state, and a unit within the game period of the notification game state in which the lock is generated. The game may be decided.

  According to the first gaming machine of the present invention having the above structure, it is possible to maintain the interest of the player in AT operation in the gaming machine having the AT function.

[Automatic stop production of reels with high-speed stop pattern (misalignment)]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is known a gaming machine having a function of executing an operation called "lock" which invalidates or delays a game at a predetermined timing during a game (for example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2011-254920). See the bulletin). In the gaming machine disclosed in JP 2011-254920 A, a reel action for aligning 7 symbols and temporarily stopping is executed during the lock period. By the reel action of 7 symbols, it is possible to effectively inform the player that the privilege (AT) is given.

  As described above, conventionally, in a gaming machine having an AT function, there is known a gaming machine that notifies that AT has been given by a reel action (reel effect) with 7 symbols. However, since this reel action with 7 symbols is a monotonous effect, this technique may cause the player to lose interest in the reel action.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned second problem, and a second object of the present invention is to provide a player with an interest in reel action (reel effect) in a gaming machine having a reel action function. It is to provide a technology capable of improving.

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

Insertion operation detection means for detecting the insertion operation of the game medium,
Start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation by the player based on detection of the input operation by the input operation detecting means,
An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination with a predetermined probability based on the detection of the starting operation by the starting operation detecting means,
A plurality of display columns provided with a plurality of symbols required for the game, based on the detection of the start operation by the start operation detection means, the variable display means to circulate and display the plurality of symbols,
A stop operation detecting means for detecting a stop operation by the player,
Based on the determination result of the internal winning combination determination means and the detection of the stop operation by the stop operation detection means, stop control means for stopping the variable display of the symbol,
Informing means for informing information that gives an advantageous state to the player,
A notification game determination means capable of determining a transition to a notification game state in which notification can be performed by the notification means for a predetermined period when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
When the notification game determination means determines the transition to the notification game state, in the start unit game of the notification game state, during the lock period in which the game operation by the player is invalidated, the game in the notification game state A combination of specific symbols indicating the start, a display row effect execution means for executing an effect of automatically stopping on a predetermined virtual line across the plurality of display rows,
The display row effect execution means, before the automatic stop of the combination of the specific symbols, the combination of the specific symbols is arranged on a preparation line in a linear direction intersecting with the predetermined virtual line and of the specific symbols. Generating a preparation state in which adjacent symbols are arranged by shifting by one symbol among a plurality of symbols constituting a combination, and then automatically stopping the plurality of display columns in a predetermined order and combining the specific symbols A game machine characterized in that the game machine is stopped on the predetermined virtual line.

  Further, in the second gaming machine of the present invention, the display row effect execution means, in the preparation state, among the plurality of symbols constituting the combination of the specific symbols, the symbols other than a predetermined symbol are the preparations. At a timing at which the display column including the predetermined symbol stopped on the line is in a variable display and the predetermined symbol included in the display column in the variable display reaches the preparation line. , The display column including the stopped symbols is variably displayed again, and then the plurality of display columns are automatically stopped in a predetermined order and the combination of the specific symbols is stopped on the predetermined virtual line. May be.

The second gaming machine of the present invention further includes a main control unit that controls an operation related to the progress of the game and the operation,
The internal winning combination determination means, the stop control means, the notification game determination means and the display row effect execution means are included in the main control unit,
There are multiple types of specific symbol combinations,
The preparation state may be different depending on the type of the combination of the specific symbols.

  According to the second gaming machine of the present invention having the above configuration, in the gaming machine having the reel action function, the player's interest in the reel action (reel effect) can be improved.

[Pseudo bonus start revolving effect]
Conventionally, it is a combination (bonus combination) in which a special game is started by a stop display of a combination of special symbols, and when the combination is internally won, the winning combination is carried over until a combination of special symbols is displayed. A gaming machine provided with a so-called carryover combination is known (see, for example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2011-254920). In the gaming machine of JP2011-254920A, the special combination is carried over until the special combination of symbols is displayed, so it is not possible to display the special combination of symbols in the unit game that is won for the special combination. Even in the case, after the next unit game, the opportunity to display the special symbol combination again is given. In this case, there is no risk of losing the opportunity to start the special game, and even a player with a poor skill can play the game with peace of mind.

  As described above, conventionally, a gaming machine provided with a carryover combination is known. However, in such a gaming machine, if a combination of special symbols cannot be stopped and displayed over a plurality of unit games (games), the player may feel uncomfortable. In addition, some players do not want to be known to others that a special combination of symbols cannot be displayed.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned third problem, and a third object of the present invention is to start a special game regardless of skill, without giving the player any discomfort. Is to provide a game machine capable of

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

Insertion operation detection means for detecting the insertion operation of the game medium,
Start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation by the player based on detection of the input operation by the input operation detecting means,
An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination with a predetermined probability based on the detection of the starting operation by the starting operation detecting means,
A plurality of display columns provided with a plurality of symbols required for the game, based on the detection of the start operation by the start operation detection means, the variable display means to circulate and display the plurality of symbols,
A stop operation detecting means for detecting a stop operation by the player,
Based on the determination result of the internal winning combination determination means and the detection of the stop operation by the stop operation detection means, stop control means for stopping the variable display of the symbol,
Informing means for informing information that gives an advantageous state to the player,
A notification game determination means capable of determining a transition to a notification game state in which notification can be performed by the notification means for a predetermined period when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
When the notification game determination unit determines the transition to the notification game state, in the start unit game of the notification game state, the game operation by the player is invalid after the start operation is detected by the start operation detection unit. During the lock period to be realized, a combination of specific symbols indicating the start of the game in the notification game state, a display column effect executing means for executing an effect of automatically stopping on a predetermined virtual line across the plurality of display columns. ,
And a notification means for notifying that the transition to the notification game state has been determined when the transition to the notification game state has been determined by the notification game determination means,
The display row performance executing means,
Elapsed time determination means for determining whether a preset specific time has elapsed after the start operation is detected by the start operation detection means,
When it is determined by the elapsed time determination means that the specific time has elapsed, the combination of the specific symbols, the symbol automatic stop means for starting an operation of automatically stopping on the predetermined virtual line, ,
A game machine characterized in that the notification by the notification means is performed at a predetermined timing within the specific time.

  Information game state (pseudo bonus state) start After the start operation of the unit game is detected, the reels start rotating, and then a combination of specific symbols (“REG matching”, “BIG matching”) is on a predetermined virtual line. The time to stop depends on the position of the symbol that was stopped and displayed before the start unit game in the notification game state, so it is not constant. That is, the period in which the notification can be executed by the notification means (the time for the notification effect) depends on the position of the symbol stopped and displayed before the start unit game in the notification game state. However, in the third gaming machine, as described above, the period from the detection of the start operation to the start of the operation of automatically stopping the combination of the specific symbols on the predetermined virtual line is the specific time (notification wait time). ) Is set, and notification is given by the notification means within this specific time. Therefore, according to the third gaming machine of the present invention having the above-described configuration, it is possible to secure the notification effect time that does not depend on the position of the symbol stopped and displayed before the start unit game in the notification game state.

  Further, in the third gaming machine of the present invention, after the elapsed time determination means determines that the specific time has elapsed, and further after the variable display of the plurality of display columns has been executed once, The symbol automatic stop means may start the automatic stop operation of the specific symbol combination.

Further, the third gaming machine of the present invention further includes a main control unit that performs an operation related to the progress of the game and a control of the operation,
The internal winning combination determination means, the stop control means, the notification game determination means and the display row effect execution means are included in the main control unit,
The notification by the notification means may be performed in the start unit game in the notification game state after the predetermined wait time from the start of the previous unit game is exhausted.

  According to the third gaming machine of the present invention having the above configuration, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of starting a special game regardless of skill.

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

Insertion operation detection means for detecting the insertion operation of the game medium,
Start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation by the player based on detection of the input operation by the input operation detecting means,
An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination with a predetermined probability based on the detection of the starting operation by the starting operation detecting means,
Variable display means configured by a plurality of display columns, based on the detection of the start operation by the start operation detection means, variable display means for variable display of the symbols required for the game,
A stop operation detecting means for detecting a stop operation by the player,
Based on the determination result of the internal winning combination determination means and the detection of the stop operation by the stop operation detection means, stop control means for stopping the variable display of the symbol,
Informing means for informing information that gives an advantageous state to the player,
A notification game determination means capable of determining a transition to a notification game state in which notification can be performed by the notification means for a predetermined period when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
And a notification means for notifying that the transition to the notification game state has been determined when the transition to the notification game state has been determined by the notification game determination means,
When the notification game determination means determines the transition to the notification game state, in the start unit game of the notification game state, after the predetermined weight time from the start of the last unit game is exhausted, the player The gaming machine is characterized in that during the lock period in which the game operation by is invalidated, and before the variable display of the plurality of display columns is started, the notification by the notification means is performed.

  In the fourth gaming machine of the present invention having the above-mentioned configuration, the transition to the notification gaming state (pseudo bonus state) is determined when the predetermined wait time (4.1 sec) has elapsed since the start of the previous unit game. This is notified by the notifying means, and thereafter, the variable display (reel rotation) operation of the display row is started. Therefore, in the above-mentioned fourth gaming machine, even if the pattern of the variable display operation (reverse rotation etc.) of the display column at the start of the notification game state is increased, the notification game state is finally obtained after the variable display of the display column is started. It becomes difficult for the player to recognize that the combination of specific symbols (“REG matching”, “BIG matching”) indicating the shift to (4) is automatically stopped by the effect (stopping during locking). Also, as in the normal game (when the lock does not occur), the variable display operation of the display row is started after the lapse of the wait time since the start of the previous unit game, so that the presence or absence of the lock is immediately identified. Can be prevented. From these things, according to the fourth gaming machine of the present invention having the above-described configuration, the effect (notification lamp lighting effect) for notifying that the transition to the notification game state has been determined is made more effective. be able to.

  Further, in the fourth gaming machine of the present invention, further, when the notification game determination means determines the transition to the notification game state, in the start unit game of the notification game state, during the lock period, After the notification by the notification means is performed, the variable display of the plurality of display columns is started, and then a specific symbol combination indicating the start of the game in the notification game state is given over the plurality of display columns. You may make it provide the display row production execution means which performs the production which stops automatically on a virtual line.

The fourth gaming machine of the present invention further includes a main control unit that controls an operation related to the progress of the game and the operation,
The internal winning combination determination means, the stop control means, the notification game determination means and the display row effect execution means are included in the main control unit,
The display row performance executing means,
After the combination of the specific symbols is automatically stopped on the predetermined virtual line, a notification start lock effect executing means may be provided for generating a lock for invalidating the game operation by the player for a specific period.

  Also in the fourth gaming machine of the present invention having the above configuration, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of starting a special game regardless of skill.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachi-slot (gaming machine), 2 ... Exterior body, 2a ... Cabinet, 2b ... Front door, 3L ... Left reel, 3C ... Middle reel, 3R ... Right reel, 4 ... Display window part, 10 ... Front panel, 11 ... Display device, 17L ... left stop button, 17C ... middle stop button, 17R ... right stop button, 18S ... external terminal board, 21 ... lamp group, 20L, 20R ... speaker, 31 ... main control board, 32 ... sub-control board, 41 ... Main control circuit, 42 ... Sub control circuit, 51 ... Main CPU, 52 ... Main ROM, 53 ... Main RAM, 81 ... Sub CPU

Further, conventionally, a special game is started by a stop display of a combination of special symbols (bonus combination), and when the combination is internally won, the winning state is carried over until a special symbol combination is displayed. A gaming machine provided with a special role (so-called carryover role) is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, the special combination is carried over until a special combination of symbols is displayed, so that it is not possible to display the special combination of symbols in the unit game won for the special combination. Also, after the next unit game, an opportunity to display the special symbol combination again is given. In this case, there is no risk of losing the opportunity to start the special game, and even a player with a poor skill can play the game with peace of mind .

As described above, conventionally, a gaming machine provided with a carryover combination is known. However, in such a gaming machine, if a combination of special symbols cannot be stopped and displayed over a plurality of unit games (games), the player may feel uncomfortable. In addition, some players do not want to be known to others that a special combination of symbols cannot be displayed .

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of starting a special game regardless of skill, without giving a player discomfort. Is to provide.

BET operation detection means (for example, a medal sensor described later) for detecting a BET operation on the game medium,
A start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation by the player based on the detection of BET operation by the BET operation detection means (e.g., the start switch 16S below),
An internal winning combination determining means (for example, an internal lottery process described later) that determines an internal winning combination with a predetermined probability based on the detection of the starting operation by the starting operation detecting means,
A plurality of display rows provided with a plurality of symbols required for the game are included, and based on the detection of the start operation by the start operation detection means, a variable display means that circulates and displays the plurality of symbols (for example, as described later Three reels 3L, 3C, 3R and three stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R),
Stop operation detecting means for detecting stop operation by the player (for example, a stop switch 17S described later),
Based on the determination result of the internal winning combination determination means and the detection of the stop operation by the stop operation detection means, stop control means for stopping the variable display of the symbol (for example, reel stop control processing described later),
An informing unit (for example, a display device 11 and a push order instruction display unit described later) for informing information about a stop operation that is advantageous to the player,
When a predetermined condition is satisfied, a notification game determination means (for example, a pseudo bonus lottery processing described later) that can determine a transition to a notification game state (for example, a pseudo bonus state described below) that can be notified by the notification means for a predetermined period )When,
When the notification game determination unit determines the transition to the notification game state, in the start unit game of the notification game state, the game operation by the player is invalid after the start operation is detected by the start operation detection unit. A predetermined virtual line that extends over the plurality of display columns during a locked period that is changed to a specific symbol combination (for example, “BIG alignment” and “REG alignment” described later) indicating the start of the game in the notification game state. display column demonstration execution means for executing an effect that stop above (e.g., a reel rotating process described below),
When the notification game determination means determines the transition to the notification game state, notification means (for example, a notification lamp described later) for notifying that the transition to the notification game state has been determined,
Main control means (for example, main control circuit 41 described later) including at least the notification game determination means and the display row effect execution means, and transmitting information (for example, various commands described later),
A sub-control unit (for example, a sub-control circuit 42 described later) that receives information transmitted from the main control unit and performs control based on the received information ,
The display row performance executing means ,
Elapsed time determination means (for example, reel rotation processing described later) for determining whether or not a preset specific time (for example, notification wait time described later) has elapsed after the start operation was detected by the start operation detection means. Inside S202),
When it is determined by the elapsed time determination means that the specific time has passed, the combination of the specific symbols starts the operation of stopping on the predetermined virtual line (for example, reel rotation described later) And (S203) being processed,
The notification by the notification means is a timing before the stop by the symbol stopping means, and is performed at a predetermined timing within the specific time,
The display row effect execution means has a display row standby means capable of executing a standby process for waiting for the start of the stop of the display row until it is determined by the elapsed time determination means that the specific time has elapsed,
The notification by the notification means is performed so that the notification is completed during execution of the standby process,
In the effect by the display row effect execution means, after the combination of the specific symbols is stopped on the predetermined virtual line extending over the plurality of display rows, the main control means sets predetermined information (for example, a pseudo Stop command) to the sub-control means,
A gaming machine characterized in that a notification of a procedure of a stop operation advantageous for a player by the sub-control means is given at a specific timing after the main control means transmits the predetermined information .

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

The variable display means composed of a plurality of display columns displays the variable display of the symbols, and the variable display of the symbols is stopped according to the stop operation of the player, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the notification means informs the user for a predetermined period. In the gaming machine that can make a specific decision to shift to the executable gaming state,
When the specific decision is made, a notification means for performing a predetermined notification (for example, a notification lamp described later),
During the lock period in which the game operation by the player is invalidated, the variable display of the plurality of display columns is started, and then a combination of specific symbols indicating the start of the game in the notification game state (for example, “BIG described later”). "Alignment", "REG alignment"), and a display column effect executing means (for example, reel rotation processing described later) capable of executing a display column effect for stopping on a predetermined line across the plurality of display columns,
The display row effect execution means, when a preset specific time (for example, a notification wait time described later) has elapsed after the start operation by the player was detected, the combination of the specific symbols is set to the predetermined value. Start the operation of stopping on the line (for example, S203 during reel rotation processing described later),
The predetermined notification by the notification means is a timing before the stop by the display row effect execution means, is performed at a predetermined timing within the specific time,
The display row effect execution means is capable of executing a standby process for waiting for the start of the stop of the display row until the specific time elapses,
The predetermined notification by the notification means is performed so that the predetermined notification is completed during execution of the standby process,
In the effect by the display row effect execution means, the notification means notifies the procedure of a stop operation advantageous for the player at a specific timing after the combination of the specific symbols is stopped on the predetermined line.
A gaming machine characterized by that .

According to the gaming machine of the present invention having the above structure, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of starting a special game regardless of skill .

Claims (1)

Insertion operation detection means for detecting the insertion operation of the game medium,
Start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation by the player based on detection of the input operation by the input operation detecting means,
An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination with a predetermined probability based on the detection of the starting operation by the starting operation detecting means,
A plurality of display columns provided with a plurality of symbols required for the game, based on the detection of the start operation by the start operation detection means, the variable display means to circulate and display the plurality of symbols,
A stop operation detecting means for detecting a stop operation by the player,
Based on the determination result of the internal winning combination determination means and the detection of the stop operation by the stop operation detection means, stop control means for stopping the variable display of the symbol,
Informing means for informing information that gives an advantageous state to the player,
A notification game determination means capable of determining a transition to a notification game state in which notification can be performed by the notification means for a predetermined period when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
When the notification game determination means determines the transition to the notification game state, in the start unit game of the notification game state, during the lock period in which the game operation by the player is invalidated, the game in the notification game state A combination of specific symbols indicating the start, a display row effect execution means for executing an effect of automatically stopping on a predetermined virtual line across the plurality of display rows,
The display row effect execution means, before the automatic stop of the combination of the specific symbols, the combination of the specific symbols is arranged on a preparation line in a linear direction intersecting with the predetermined virtual line and of the specific symbols. Generating a preparation state in which adjacent symbols are arranged by shifting by one symbol among a plurality of symbols constituting a combination, and then automatically stopping the plurality of display columns in a predetermined order and combining the specific symbols A game machine characterized in that the game machine is stopped on the predetermined virtual line.

Images