JP2020096813A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine which can prevent a player from getting tired of a performance of a game.SOLUTION: A main CPU, when determining that a non-operation counter is "0", carries out third stop game lock command transmission processing. In the third stop game lock command transmission processing, the main CPU specifies a display drawing pattern, when a game lock type won in prior game lock lottery processing is any of a "game lock 11", "game lock 12", "game lock 13". The main CPU then refers to a game lock type change table, and carries out changing to the game lock type corresponding to the display drawing pattern specifying the won game lock type (any of the "game lock 11", "game lock 12", "game lock 13").SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 73

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

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

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

In addition, in the gaming machine having the above configuration, there is known a gaming machine that performs an effect of turning on and off a backlight (hereinafter referred to as "reel backlight") provided inside the reels after all the reels have stopped rotating. (For example, see Patent Document 1). In such a gaming machine, after the rotation of all reels watched when performing a game (stop operation) is stopped, the reels are used to perform the effect, so that the player is sure to enjoy the effect. be able to

JP, 2000-070437, A

By the way, if the reel backlight is turned off after the rotation of all reels is stopped, there is a problem that the stopped symbols are difficult to visually recognize. To solve this problem, after the rotation of all reels is stopped, a lock that invalidates or delays the game for a certain period is executed, and the reel backlight is turned on and off during the lock period. It is possible. Further, it is conceivable to prepare a plurality of modes of effects for turning on and off the reel backlight during the lock period so that the effects can be diversified and the interest can be improved.

In this case, if the criteria for selecting a plurality of prepared effects are simple, the player may get bored with the effects of the game.

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine which can prevent the player from getting tired of the effect of the game in consideration of the actual situation in the above-mentioned conventional 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 35S 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 variable display means (for example, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R and three later-described later, which is composed of a plurality of display rows, and which variably displays a symbol required for the game based on the detection of the start operation by the start operation detecting means. Stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R),
Stop operation detecting means (for example, a stop switch 17S described later) 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 (for example, reel stop control processing described later),
A game medium for giving a game medium (for example, a medal described later) based on a symbol combination displayed along a winning determination line extending across the plurality of display columns by stopping the variable display in the plurality of display columns Giving means (for example, a medal payout process described later),
When the start operation detecting means detects a start operation, a plurality of game locks (for example, "game lock 1" to "game lock 13" described later) having different periods for invalidating or delaying the game operation by the player From inside, a game lock lottery means (for example, a game lock lottery process described later) for determining the type of game lock with a predetermined probability,
After the variable display of the symbols is stopped, a game lock generating means for generating the game lock determined by the game lock lottery means (for example, a game lock process described later),
An effect content determination unit (for example, effect content determination processing described below) that determines the content of game locked effect (for example, locked effect described below) that is an effect using the plurality of display rows performed during the game lock. ,
A game lock notification means for notifying the effect content determination means of the type of the game lock determined by the game lock lottery means when the start operation detection means detects a start operation,
The game lock lottery means and the game lock notification means are configured by a first control circuit (for example, a main control circuit 41 described later) that controls the main operation of the game and the flow between the operations,
The stop control means determines a predetermined internal winning combination (for example, “C_normal rep 1” and “C_normal rep 2” described later) and a specific internal winning combination (for example, “C_CT described later” by the internal winning combination determination means. When the rep 1" to "C_CT rep 8") are determined in an overlapping manner, at least one internal winning combination of the predetermined internal winning combination and the specific internal winning combination is performed according to the stop operation by the player. Stop the variable display of the symbols so that the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is displayed,
The game lock lottery means, when the predetermined internal winning combination and the specific internal winning combination are overlapped and determined by the internal winning combination determining means, a special game lock (for example, described later) as a type of the game lock. "Game lock 11" to "Game lock 13") is determined, and when a combination of symbols is displayed along the winning determination line, the type of the game lock is determined according to the displayed combination of symbols. Is changed from the special game lock to another type of the game lock,
The game lock notification means notifies the effect content determination means of the type of the other game lock changed from the special game lock by the game lock lottery means,
The effect content determination means is configured by a second control circuit (for example, a sub control circuit 42 described later) that controls execution of effect, and based on the type of the game lock notified by the game lock notification means, When the content of the game lock effect is determined and the special game lock is notified from the game lock notification means as the type of the game lock, the content of the game lock effect corresponding to the special game lock is determined. In addition, when the type of the other game lock changed from the special game lock is notified by the game lock notification means, the content of the game lock effect corresponding to the type of the other game lock is determined. A gaming machine characterized by:

In the gaming machine having the above structure, when the type of the game lock is determined by the game lock lottery means with a predetermined probability, and when the special game lock is determined as the type of the game lock, it is displayed along the winning determination line. The type of game lock is changed from the special game lock to another type of game lock according to the combination of the symbols. Further, the effect content determination means determines the content of the effect during the game lock according to the type of the game lock determined by the game lock lottery means and notified by the game lock notification means. Therefore, the criteria for selecting the mode of performance are diversified.

According to the present invention, it is possible to prevent a player from getting tired of playing a game.

It is explanatory drawing explaining the function flow in the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view showing an example of appearance composition in a game machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view showing an internal structure in a game machine of one embodiment of the present invention, and showing a state in which a front door is opened. It is a block diagram showing the whole circuit composition with which a game machine of one embodiment of the present invention is provided. It is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of a sub-control circuit in the gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing an example of a symbol arrangement table in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination table (the 1) in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination table (the 2) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination table (the 3) 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 which shows an example of RT transition table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table determination table in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for RT0 game state 1 sheet in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for RT0 game state 2 sheets in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for RT0 game state 3 sheets in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure showing an example of the internal lottery table for RT1 game state 1 sheet in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for RT1 game state 2 sheets in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure showing an example of an internal lottery table for RT1 game state 3 sheets in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing an example of the internal lottery table for RT2 game state 1 sheet in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for RT2 game state 2 sheets in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure showing an example of an internal lottery table for RT2 game state 3 sheets in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for RT3 game state 1 piece between BB1 flags in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for RT3 game state 2 sheets between BB1 flags in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure showing an example of an internal lottery table for RT3 game state three pieces between BB1 flags in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for RT3 game state 1 piece between BB2 flags in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for RT3 game state 2 sheets between BB2 flags in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for RT3 game state three pieces between BB2 flags in one embodiment of this invention. It is a diagram showing an example of an internal lottery table for one RT3 gaming state between MB flags in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for RT3 game state 2 sheets between MB flags in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for RT3 game state three pieces between MB flags in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for RB game states in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing an example of a CB game state internal lottery table in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing an example of the internal winning combination determination table for bonuses in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the small winning combination/replay internal winning combination determination table (the 1) in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure showing an example of a small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table (the 2) in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the small winning combination/replay internal winning combination determination table (the 3) in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the small winning combination/replay internal winning combination determination table (the 4) in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the number selection table for rotation cylinder stop in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the reel stop initialization table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the stop table for 1st stop at the time of forward push in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the control change table at the time of forward pressing in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the stop table for 2nd and 3rd stop at the time of forward pushing in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the stop table at the time of irregular pushing in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the attraction priority table selection table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the attraction-in priority table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the search order table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the search order table for CB in one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the normal game lock lottery table in one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the game lock random determination table between MB flags in one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the game lock lottery table for between BB flags in one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the weight addition lottery table 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 showing an example of a game lock classification change table in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the display combination storage area in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure showing an example of a game state flag storage area in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the operation stop button storage area in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the pressing order storage area in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol code storage area in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the attraction-in priority data storage area in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure showing an example of a game lock flag storage area in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing a correspondence table of a winning combination and a stop order in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing an example of a game lock time production pattern decision table in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a main flow chart which shows the example of processing of the main control circuit of the game machine in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of medal acceptance 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 game lock lottery processing in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of reel stop initialization processing in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the weight process in one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the reel rotation start process in one embodiment of this invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of a pull-in priority storage processing in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the attraction-in priority table selection process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of design code storage processing in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of reel stop control processing in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of stop button detection processing in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of number determination processing of a sliding piece in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows the example of the 2nd and 3rd stop processing in one embodiment of the present invention. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of line change bit check processing according to the embodiment of the present invention. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of line mask data change processing according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the priority attraction-in control processing in one embodiment of this invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of control change processing in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of control change processing after the 2nd stop in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game lock processing in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of RT control 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. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of an interrupt process under the control of the main CPU in the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the main board communication task performed by the sub CPU in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flow chart which shows the example of the production registration task performed by the sub CPU in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production contents decision processing in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of processing at the time of receiving a display command in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of processing at the time of non-operation command reception in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure for explaining the change mode of the production pattern in one embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, a pachi-slot which is a gaming machine showing an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 92.
In the present embodiment, the pachi-slot has a function of activating a replay time (hereinafter, referred to as “RT”) which is a gaming state in which a winning probability of replay is higher than a normal time when a specific symbol combination is displayed. explain.

<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, coins, game balls, game point data, tokens, or the like can be applied as the game medium.

When a player inserts a medal and operates the start lever, one value (hereinafter, 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. This internal lottery means is carried out by 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 below-described winning determination line is determined. The types of symbol combinations include those related to "winning", in which benefits such as payout of medals, operation of re-game, operation of bonus, etc. are given to the player, and those related to other so-called "miss". Is provided.

When the start lever is operated, the reels are rotated. After that, when the player presses the stop button corresponding to the predetermined reel, the reel stop control means performs control for stopping the rotation of the corresponding reel based on the internal winning combination and the timing at which the stop button is pressed. To do. This reel stop control means is carried out by a 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 or 75 msec) from when the stop button is pressed. In the present embodiment, the number of symbols that move with the rotation of the reel within this specified time is called the “number of sliding pieces”. When the prescribed period is 190 msec, the maximum number of sliding pieces is set to 4 symbols, and when the prescribed period is 75 msec, the maximum number of sliding pieces is set to 1 symbol.

The reel stop control means, when the internal winning combination permitting the combination display of the symbols relating to the winning is determined, normally, the combination of the symbols is within the prescribed time of 190 msec (4 symbols), the winning combination is the winning determination line. Stop the rotation of the reel so that it is displayed along with as much as possible. Further, the reel stop control means defines, for example, one or more reels at the time of the operation of the challenge bonus (CB) and the middle bonus (MB) of continuously operating the second type special accessory. Within a time of 75 msec (one frame of the symbol), the rotation of the reel is stopped so that the symbol combination is displayed along the winning determination line as much as possible. Furthermore, the reel stop control means uses various prescribed times corresponding to the gaming state to rotate the reels so that a combination of symbols not allowed to be displayed by the internal winning combination is not displayed along the winning determination line. Stop.

In this way, when the rotation of the plurality of reels is all stopped, the winning determination means determines whether the combination of symbols displayed along the winning determination line is related to winning. The winning determination means is carried out by the main control circuit described later. When it is determined by the prize determination means that the game is related to a prize, a bonus such as payout of medals is given to the player. In the pachi-slot, a series of flows as described above is performed as one game.

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

When the start lever is operated, a random number value for production (hereinafter, a random number value for production) is extracted in addition to the random number value used for determining the internal winning combination described above. When the random number value for effect is extracted, the effect content determination means randomly determines what is to be executed this time from among a plurality of types of effect content associated with the internal winning combination. The sub-control circuit described later plays a role of this effect contents determination means.

When the content of the effect is determined, the effect executing means executes the corresponding effect in association with each trigger such as the start of the rotation of the reel, the stop of the rotation of each reel, the determination of the presence or absence of the winning. As described above, in the pachi-slot, the player has an opportunity to know or predict the determined internal winning combination (in other words, the combination of the symbols to be aimed) by executing the effect contents associated with the internal winning combination. It is provided, and the interest of the player can be improved.

<Pachislot structure>
Next, the structure of the pachi-slot in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3.

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

As shown in FIG. 2, the pachi-slot 1 includes an exterior body 2. 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 for holding the pachi-slot 1 when carrying it.

Inside the cabinet 2a, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are provided side by side. Hereinafter, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are referred to as the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R, respectively. Each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R has a cylindrical reel body and a translucent sheet material mounted on the peripheral surface of the reel body. On the surface of the sheet material, a plurality of (for example, 21) patterns are drawn at predetermined intervals along the circumferential direction. Further, the reel unit is provided with a reel backlight for irradiating the back surface of the sheet material with light. This 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 part of the door body 9 and is composed of a plurality of LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) arranged in a matrix. Then, the display device 11 is produced (notified) by a dot pattern represented by turning on and off a plurality of LEDs. The present invention is not limited to this, and the display device provided above the display window 4 may be a liquid crystal display device.

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

The display windows 4L, 4C, 4R are formed of a transparent member such as an acrylic plate, for example. The display windows 4L, 4C, 4R are provided at positions that overlap the arrangement area of the three reels when viewed from the front (player side), and are located in front of the three reels (player side). It is provided in. Therefore, the player can visually recognize the three reels provided behind the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R through the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R.

In the present embodiment, the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R are arranged consecutively among the plurality of types of symbols drawn on each reel when the rotation of the corresponding reel provided behind them is stopped. The size is set to display one pattern. That is, in the frame of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, upper, middle, and lower areas are provided for each reel, and one symbol is displayed in each area.

The front panel 10 is attached to the upper part of the door body 9. The front panel 10 is formed in a frame shape that exposes the display device 11. A lamp group 21 is provided above the front panel 10. The lamp group 21 includes LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) and the like, and turns on and off the light in a pattern corresponding to the effect contents.

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

In this embodiment, the number of medals used for one game is set to 1 to 3. For example, when the number of medals used for one game is set to "1", one BET lamp 8 (for example, the BET lamp 8 located at the bottom) lights up, and the other BET lamps 8 (one in the middle) The BET lamp 8) located at the top turns off.

A pedestal portion 12 is formed 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, stop buttons 17L, 17C, 17R) which are objects to be operated by the player.

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

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

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

Further, the pedestal portion 12 is provided with a 7-segment display 6 including a 7-segment LED (Light Emitting Diode). The 7-segment display 6 is provided as a privilege for the player to play the number of medals (hereinafter referred to as the number of payouts), the number of medals stored inside the pachi-slot 1 (hereinafter referred to as the number of credits), and to play a game. Information such as the number of inserted medals (hereinafter, the number of BETs) is digitally displayed.

A medal payout opening 18, a medal tray 19, speakers 20L, 20R, etc. are provided at the bottom of the door body 9. The medal payout opening 18 guides the medals discharged by driving a medal payout device 33, which will be 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 in a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape having an opening on the front side. A main board 31 constituting a main control circuit 41 (see FIG. 4) described later is provided in the 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 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 in a central portion of the cabinet 2a. Although not shown in FIG. 3, each reel is connected to a corresponding stepping motor (one of stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R in FIG. 4) described later via a gear having a predetermined reduction ratio. ..

A medal payout device 33 (hereinafter referred to as a hopper 33) having a structure capable of accommodating a large amount of medals and discharging them one by one is provided in the lower portion of the cabinet 2a. 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, which constitutes a sub-control circuit 42 (see FIGS. 4 and 5) described later, is provided above the back surface of the front door 2b (on the side opposite to the display screen side). The sub-control circuit 42 is a circuit that controls execution of effects such as display of images. 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 side 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 hopper 33. I will guide you to. Although not shown in FIG. 3, a medal sensor 35S (see FIG. 4) for detecting that a proper medal has passed is provided on the path of the medal in the selector 35.

<Circuit structure 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 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. Including 66.

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

The main ROM 52 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. Further, the random number generator 56 generates a random number within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535). Then, the sampling circuit 57 extracts one value from the generated random numbers.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The main CPU 51 detects the reel index of each reel and then counts the number of times that a pulse is output to the corresponding stepping motor to determine the rotation angle of each reel (specifically, how many symbols the reel has. Just 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 times (for example, 16 times) required to rotate one symbol, the value of the symbol counter (not shown) provided in the main RAM 53 is set to "1. Is added. The symbol counter is provided for each reel. Then, the value of the symbol counter is cleared when the reel position detection circuit 63 detects the reel index.

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

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

[Sub control circuit]
As shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, the sub control circuit 42 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 41 and performs processing such as effect content determination and execution based on a command transmitted from the main control circuit 41. .. As shown in FIG. 5, 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. 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, a random number value for effect is extracted to determine effect contents (effect data), and An effect registration task for performing registration, a drawing control task for controlling display of an image on the display device 11 based on the determined effect contents, a lamp control task for controlling light output by the lamp group 21, and a speaker 20L. , 20R includes programs such as voice control tasks for controlling sound output.

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, sound data regarding BGM and sound effects. And various storage areas such as a storage area for storing lamp data relating to a pattern of turning on/off light.

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 a 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.

Further, 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 designated by the effect contents. Further, the sub CPU 81 turns on and off the lamp group 21 in accordance with the lamp data designated by the effect contents.

<Structure of data table stored in main ROM>
Next, the configuration of various data tables stored in the main ROM 52 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 52.

[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 data specifying the type of the symbol arranged at each position (hereinafter, symbol code (in FIG. 6) Refer to the symbol code table))))).

In the symbol arrangement table, when the reel index is detected, the position of the symbol of each reel arranged in the middle area in the frame of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R is defined as "0". Then, in each reel, "0" to "20" corresponding to the symbol counter are set as symbol positions in the order of proceeding in the rotation direction of the reel (direction of arrow A in FIG. 6) with reference to the symbol position "0". Assigned to the design.

That is, by referring to the value of the symbol counter (“0” to “20”) and the symbol arrangement table, the reels are displayed in the upper, middle and lower regions within the frame of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. It is possible to specify the type of symbol being displayed. For example, when the value of the symbol counter corresponding to the left reel 3L is "7", the upper, middle, and lower regions of the left reel 3L in the frame of the display window 4 have the symbol position "8", respectively. The symbols corresponding to "Don 1", "Bell 2" at the symbol position "7", and "Replay" at the symbol position "6" are displayed.

[Design combination table]
Next, the symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 9. The symbol combination table defines a correspondence relationship between a symbol combination predetermined according to the type of privilege, a display combination (storage area), and the number of payouts.

In 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 matches the symbol combination defined in the symbol combination table, it is determined as a winning prize. It Then, when it is determined that a prize has been won, the player is provided with benefits such as payout of medals and operation of replay.

In the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, five lines, that is, a top line, a center line, a bottom line, a cross-up line, and a cross-down line are set as effective lines. The top line is a virtual line connecting the upper stages of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, and the center line is a virtual line connecting the middle stages of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. The bottom line is an imaginary line connecting the lower stages of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. The cross-up line is a virtual line that connects the lower part of the left display window 4L, the middle part of the middle display window 4C, and the upper part of the right display window 4R, and the cross-down line is the upper part of the left display window 4L and the middle part of the middle display window 4C. , A virtual line connecting the lower part of the right display window 4R.

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

In addition, in the present embodiment, in addition to the “miss” in the case where none of the combinations of symbols defined in the symbol combination table match, the “miss” item is provided in the symbol combination table (see FIG. 9). ). In the present embodiment, the symbol combination of “miss” defined in the symbol combination table is “blank-blank-blank”.

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

The data in the "storage area" of the display combination column is data for designating a display combination storage area (see FIG. 54 described below) in which the corresponding display combination is stored, which will be described later. In this embodiment, 14 display combination storing areas are provided. In the present embodiment, display combinations having the same bit pattern (1-byte data pattern) and different contents are managed as different display combinations due to the difference in "storage area".

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

As shown in FIG. 7, in the present embodiment, the number of inserted medals is three, and “C_normal bell 1” to “C_normal bell 12” and “C_Dombbell 1” to “C_Dombell 4” are displayed as display combinations. , "C_control ice" is determined, 10 medals are paid out. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7 to FIG. 9, the number of inserted medals is one, and “C_normal bell 1” to “C_normal bell 12” and “C_Dombell 1” to “C_Dombell 4” are displayed as display combinations. , "C_7 bell 1" to "C_7 bell 4", "C_7 ice 1", "C_7 ice 2", "C_CD bell 1" to "C_CD bell 18", "C_ irregular bell 1" to "C_ irregular bell 8" When any one of the above is determined, 10 medals are paid out.

Further, in the present embodiment, the number of inserted medals is two, and as the display combination, “C_normal bell 1” to “C_normal bell 12”, “C_Donbell 1” to “C_Donbell 4”, and “C_ANY cherry 1”. -"C_ANY Cherry 5", "C_Normal Cherry 1"-"C_Normal Cherry 20", "C_Diagonal Cherry 1-1", "C_Diagonal Cherry 1-2", "C_Diagonal Cherry 2-1" , “C_diagonal cherry 2-2”, “C_special cherry”, “C_control cherry”, “C_CD bell 1” to “C_CD bell 18”, “C_irregular bell 1” to “C_irregular bell 8” When any one of them is decided, 15 medals are paid out. On the other hand, if the number of inserted medals is two and "C_7 bell 1" to "C_7 bell 4", "C_7 ice 1", and "C_7 ice 2" are determined as the display combination, 14 medals are paid out. Is done.

Further, in the present embodiment, for example, as the display combination, "C_normal replay 1", "C_normal replay 2", "C_maintenance rep", "C_special rep 1", "C_special rep 2", "C_cherry rep" Or "C_CT Rep 1" to "C_CT Rep 8" are determined, the replay (replay) is activated.

[Bonus table]
Next, with reference to FIG. 10, the bonus operation time table will be described. The bonus operation time table stores data to be stored in the game state flag storage area (see FIG. 55) provided in the main RAM 53 when the bonus operation is performed, the bonus end number counter, the possible game number counter, and the possible prize number counter. Stipulates.

The gaming state flag is data for identifying the type of bonus game in which the operation is performed. In this embodiment, a big bonus and a middle bonus are provided as the types of bonus games. The big bonus is a so-called accessory continuous actuating device related to a so-called type 1 special accessory, and is hereinafter referred to as "BB". The regular bonus operation is continuously performed while the BB operation is being performed. The regular bonus is a so-called first-class special accessory, and is hereinafter referred to as “RB”.

The middle bonus is a so-called accessory continuous actuation device related to a so-called type 2 special accessory, and is hereinafter referred to as "MB". While the MB is being operated, the challenge bonus is continuously operated. The challenge bonus is what is called a second-class special accessory, and is hereinafter referred to as “CB”.

The bonus end number counter is data for managing whether or not the specified number (payout number) that triggers the end of the bonus game is reached. In the present embodiment, the operation of BB1 which is started by the display of "C_Don 1" or "C_Don 2" is ended when the medals reaching the specified number "344" have been paid out. The operation of the BB2, which is started upon the display of "C_Red 7", ends when the medals reaching the specified number "344" are paid out. On the other hand, the operation of the MB, which is started by the display of “C_BAR1” or “C_BAR2”, ends when the medals reaching the specified number “105” are paid out.

That is, the numerical value defined by the bonus operation time table is stored in the bonus end number counter, and the subtraction is performed through the bonus operation. As a result, the operation of the bonus is ended on the condition that the value of the bonus end number counter is updated to "0".

In this embodiment, the same flag manages BB1 that is started when "C_Don 1" and "C_Don 2" are displayed. In addition, MBs that are started by the display of "C_BAR1" and "C_BAR2" are managed by the same flag. However, the BB started upon the display of “C_Don 1” and the BB started upon the display of “C_Don 2” may be managed by individual flags. In addition, the MB that is triggered by the display of “C_BAR1” and the MB that is triggered by the display of “C_BAR2” may be managed by individual flags.

The playable number counter is data for managing the number of remaining games that can be played in the operation of “RB” or “CB”, that is, the so-called 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 regular bonus (RB) game, that is, a so-called possible winning number.

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

In this embodiment, as the RT gaming state, four types of states, RT0 gaming state to RT3 gaming state, in which the type of internal winning combination of replay and the winning probability thereof are different from each other, are provided. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, when “C_Don 1”, “C_Don 2”, “C_Red 7”, “C_BAR1” or “C_BAR2” is won as an internal winning combination, the RT The gaming state shifts from the RT0 gaming state, the RT1 gaming state or the RT2 gaming state to the RT3 gaming state. Further, when the combination of symbols corresponding to "C_Don 1", "C_Don 2", "C_Red 7", "C_BAR1" or "C_BAR2" is displayed, the RT gaming state is interrupted.

When the BB gaming state is over, the RT gaming state is restarted as the RT1 gaming state, and when the MB gaming state is over, the RT gaming state is restarted as the RT0 gaming state. Then, when the combination of symbols corresponding to the transition replay is stopped and displayed, the RT gaming state shifts from the RT1 gaming state to the RT2 gaming state. In the present embodiment, "C_cherry rep" and "C_CT rep 1" to "C_CT rep 8" that are won in the RT1 game state are set as the transition replays.

Also, when 20G (game) is consumed in the RT1 gaming state or the RT2 gaming state, the RT gaming state shifts to the RT0 gaming state. That is, the condition for ending the RT1 gaming state of the present embodiment is that a combination of symbols corresponding to the transition replay is stopped and displayed, or that a predetermined number of games (20G) have been exhausted in the RT1 gaming state, A specific example of the specific condition according to the invention will be shown.

In this embodiment, when the combination of symbols corresponding to “C_Don 1”, “C_Don 2”, “C_Red 7”, “C_BAR1” or “C_BAR2” is displayed, the RT game state is interrupted. did. However, when a combination of symbols corresponding to “C_Don 1”, “C_Don 2”, “C_Red 7”, “C_BAR1” or “C_BAR2” is displayed, the RT game state is different from the RT3 game state. You may make it shift to RT game state (for example, RT4 game state). In this case, the BB (RB) gaming state and the RT4 gaming state and the MB (CB) gaming state and the RT4 gaming state are set.

The internal winning combinations “C_Don 1”, “C_Don 2”, “C_Red 7”, “C_BAR1” and “C_BAR2” represent specific examples of the special internal winning combination according to the present invention.
In the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 (main CPU 51) refers to the RT transition table and controls the transition of the RT gaming state.

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

Specifically, when the RT0 game state and the number of inserted medals are "1", the internal lottery table for the RT0 game state one piece is used, and "6" is set as the lottery number. When the RT0 game state and the number of inserted medals are "2", the internal lottery table for the RT0 game state 2 pieces is used, and "6" is set as the lottery number. When the RT0 game state and the number of inserted medals are "3", the internal lottery table for RT0 game state 3 pieces is used, and "20" is set as the lottery number.

Further, in the RT1 gaming state, an internal lottery table for one RT1 gaming state, an internal lottery table for two RT1 gaming states, or an internal lottery table for three RT1 gaming states is used according to the number of inserted medals. In the RT2 gaming state, an internal lottery table for one RT2 gaming state, an internal lottery table for two RT2 gaming states, or an internal lottery table for three RT2 gaming states is used according to the number of inserted medals.

Further, in the RT3 gaming state, the lottery table is selected according to which of the bonus flags and the number of inserted medals. Between the flags is a period from when the internal winning combination related to the bonus is won until the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination is stopped and displayed. Between BB1 flags, the period from when "C_Don 1" or "C_Don 2" is determined as an internal winning combination until the symbol combination corresponding to "C_Don 1" or "C_Don 2" is stopped and displayed. Is. For example, when it is between BB1 flags and the number of inserted medals is "1", the internal lottery table for one RT3 gaming state between BB1 flags is used, and "3" is set as the number of lottery.

Between the BB2 flags is a period from when "C_Red 7" is determined as an internal winning combination until the symbol combination corresponding to "C_Red 7" is stopped and displayed. For example, when it is between BB2 flags and when the number of inserted medals is "2", the internal lottery table for RT3 gaming state two pieces between BB2 flags is used, and "3" is set as the lottery number.

Between the MB flags is a period from when "C_BAR1" or "C_BAR2" is determined as an internal winning combination until the symbol combination corresponding to "C_BAR1" or "C_BAR2" is stopped and displayed. For example, when it is between MB flags and the number of inserted medals is "3", the internal lottery table for three RT3 game states between MB flags is used, and "10" is set as the number of lottery.

In the RB gaming state, the internal lottery table for the RB gaming state is used, and "3" is set as the lottery number. Then, in the CB game state, the internal lottery table for the CB game state is used, and "1" is set as the number of lottery. If the CB gaming state internal lottery table is used, all small winning combinations (internal winning combinations relating to payout of medals) that can be won are determined as internal winning combinations.

In the present embodiment, the number of inserted medals in the bonus game (RB gaming state and CB gaming state) is set to "2". Also, the number of inserted medals in the RT0 gaming state to the RT3 gaming state is set to "1" to "3". In the RT0 gaming state to the RT3 gaming state excluding the bonus game, the player can select any one of "1" to "3" for the number of inserted medals for each unit game.

[Internal lottery table]
Next, the internal lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 to 32.
The internal lottery table is a lottery when each winning number is determined, and a small win/replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer associated with the winning number in each RT gaming state, RB gaming state and CB gaming state. Specifies the correspondence with the value.

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 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, the random number values extracted from the predetermined numerical value range “0 to 65535” are sequentially subtracted by the lottery value defined according to each winning number. And. Internal lottery is performed by determining whether the result of the subtraction is negative (whether a so-called “carry” has occurred). In other words, it means that the winning number when the result of the subtraction becomes negative (a "digit" occurs) is won.

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

FIG. 13 shows an internal lottery table for one RT0 game state. The internal lottery table for RT0 gaming state 1 piece is a table which is referred to when the RT0 gaming state and the number of inserted medals is "1", and the lottery value is defined according to the winning numbers 1 to 6. There is. For example, referring to the internal lottery table for RT0 gaming state, the winning number “4” (abbreviation “F_normal rep”) in setting 6 is 8978/65536.

FIG. 14 shows an internal lottery table for two RT0 game states. The internal lottery table for two RT0 gaming states is a table that is referred to when the number of medals inserted is "2" in the RT0 gaming state, and the lottery value is defined according to the winning numbers 1 to 6. There is. For example, referring to the internal lottery table for the RT0 gaming state 2 pieces, the probability that the winning number "4" (abbreviation "F_normal rep") will be won in the setting 6 is 8978/65536.

FIG. 15 shows an internal lottery table for three RT0 game states. The internal lottery table for RT0 gaming state 3 cards is a table which is referred to when the RT0 gaming state and the number of inserted medals is "3", and the lottery value is defined according to the winning numbers 1 to 20. There is. For example, with reference to the internal lottery table for RT0 gaming state 3 pieces, the probability of winning the winning number “15” (abbreviation “F_normal rep”) in setting 6 is 8930/65536.

FIG. 16 shows an internal lottery table for one RT1 game state. The internal lottery table for RT1 gaming state 1 piece is a table that is referred to when the RT1 gaming state and the number of inserted medals is "1", and the lottery value is defined according to the winning numbers 1 to 6. There is. For example, referring to the internal lottery table for one RT1 gaming state, the probability of winning the winning number “4” (abbreviation “F_normal rep”) in setting 6 is 8979/65536.

FIG. 17 shows an internal lottery table for two RT1 gaming states. The internal lottery table for RT1 gaming state 2 cards is a table that is referred to when the RT1 gaming state and the number of inserted medals is “2”, and the lottery value is defined according to the winning numbers 1 to 6. There is. For example, referring to the internal lottery table for RT1 gaming state 2 sheets, the probability that the winning number “4” (abbreviation “F_normal rep”) will be won in setting 6 is 8979/65536.

FIG. 18 shows an internal lottery table for three RT1 game states. The internal lottery table for RT1 gaming state 3 cards is a table which is referred to when the RT1 gaming state and the number of inserted medals is "3", and the lottery value is defined according to the winning numbers 1 to 21. There is. For example, with reference to the internal lottery table for RT1 gaming state 3 cards, the probability of winning the winning number “15” (abbreviation “F_normal rep”) in setting 6 is 25576/65536.

FIG. 19 shows an internal lottery table for one RT2 game state. The internal lottery table for RT2 gaming state 1 piece is a table that is referred to when the RT2 gaming state and the number of inserted medals is "1", and the lottery value is defined according to the winning numbers 1 to 6. There is. For example, with reference to the internal lottery table for RT2 gaming state 1 sheet, the probability of winning the winning number “4” (abbreviation “F_normal rep”) in setting 6 is 8980/65536.

FIG. 20 shows an internal lottery table for two RT2 game states. The internal lottery table for RT2 gaming state 2 cards is a table which is referred to when the RT2 gaming state and the number of inserted medals is "2", and the lottery value is defined according to the winning numbers 1 to 6. There is. For example, with reference to the internal lottery table for RT2 gaming state 2 cards, the probability of winning the winning number “4” (abbreviation “F_normal rep”) in setting 6 is 8980/65536.

FIG. 21 shows an internal lottery table for three RT2 game states. The internal lottery table for RT2 gaming state 3 cards is a table that is referred to when the RT2 gaming state and the number of inserted medals is "3", and the lottery value is defined according to the winning numbers 1 to 21. There is. For example, with reference to the internal lottery table for RT1 gaming state 3 cards, the probability of winning the winning number “15” (abbreviation “F_normal rep”) in setting 6 is 8978/65536.

FIG. 22 shows an internal lottery table for one RT3 game state between BB1 flags. The internal lottery table for one RT3 gaming state between BB1 flags is a table that is referred to when the RT3 gaming state between BB1 flags and the number of inserted medals is "1", depending on the winning numbers 1 to 3. The lottery value is specified. For example, referring to the internal lottery table for one RT3 gaming state between the BB1 flags, the probability of winning the winning number “1” (abbreviation “F_normal rep”) in setting 6 is 8981/65536.

FIG. 23 shows an internal lottery table for two RT3 gaming states between BB1 flags. The internal lottery table for two RT3 game states between BB1 flags is a table that is referred to when the RT3 game state between BB1 flags and the number of inserted medals is "2", depending on the winning numbers 1 to 3. The lottery value is specified. For example, with reference to the internal lottery table for two BB1 flags between RT3 gaming states, the probability of winning the winning number “1” (abbreviation “F_normal rep”) in setting 6 is 8981/65536.

FIG. 24 shows an internal lottery table for three RT3 game states between BB1 flags. The internal lottery table for three RT3 game states between the BB1 flags is a table referred to when the RT3 game state between the BB1 flags and the number of inserted medals is "3", depending on the winning numbers 1 to 10. The lottery value is specified. For example, with reference to the internal lottery table for three BB1 flag RT3 game states, the probability that the winning number “4” (abbreviation “F_normal rep”) will be won in setting 6 is 4489/65536.

FIG. 25 shows an internal lottery table for one RT3 gaming state between BB2 flags. The internal lottery table for one RT3 game state between BB2 flags is a table that is referred to when the RT3 game state between BB2 flags and the number of inserted medals is "1", depending on the winning numbers 1 to 3. The lottery value is specified. For example, the probability of winning the winning number "1" (abbreviation "F_normal rep") in setting 6 is 8981/65536 by referring to the internal lottery table for one BB2 flag RT3 gaming state.

FIG. 26 shows an internal lottery table for two RT3 gaming states between BB2 flags. The internal lottery table for two RT3 game states between BB2 flags is a table that is referred to when the RT3 game state between BB2 flags and the number of inserted medals is "2", depending on the winning numbers 1 to 3. The lottery value is specified. For example, with reference to the internal lottery table for 2 pieces of RT3 gaming states between BB2 flags, the probability that the winning number "1" (abbreviation "F_normal rep") will be won in setting 6 is 8981/65536.

FIG. 27 shows an internal lottery table for three RT3 game states between BB2 flags. The internal lottery table for three RT3 game states between BB2 flags is a table that is referred to when the RT3 game state between BB2 flags and the number of inserted medals is "3", depending on the winning numbers 1 to 10. The lottery value is specified. For example, with reference to the internal lottery table for three BB2 flags between RT3 gaming states, the probability of winning the winning number "4" (abbreviation "F_normal rep") in setting 6 is 4489/65536.

FIG. 28 shows an internal lottery table for one RT3 gaming state between MB flags. The internal lottery table for one RT3 gaming state between MB flags is a table that is referred to when the RT3 gaming state between MB flags and the number of inserted medals is "1", and depending on the winning numbers 1 to 3. The lottery value is specified. For example, referring to the internal lottery table for one RT3 gaming state between MB flags, the probability that the winning number “1” (abbreviation “F_normal rep”) will be won in setting 6 is 8981/65536.

FIG. 29 shows an internal lottery table for two RT3 gaming states between MB flags. The internal lottery table for RT3 gaming states between MB flags is a table that is referred to when the RT3 gaming state between MB flags and the number of inserted medals is "2", and depending on the winning numbers 1 to 3. The lottery value is specified. For example, referring to the RT3 gaming state internal lottery table between MB flags, the probability of winning the winning number "1" (abbreviation "F_normal rep") in setting 6 is 8981/65536.

FIG. 30 shows an internal lottery table for three RT3 game states between MB flags. The internal lottery table for RT3 gaming states between MB flags is a table that is referred to when the RT3 gaming state between MB flags and the number of inserted medals is "3", and depending on the winning numbers 1 to 10. The lottery value is specified. For example, with reference to the internal lottery table for 3 MB3 RT3 gaming states between MB flags, the probability of winning the winning number “4” (abbreviation “F_normal rep”) in setting 6 is 4489/65536.

FIG. 31 shows an internal lottery table for the RB gaming state. This RB gaming state internal lottery table is a table referred to in the RB gaming state, and defines the lottery value according to the winning numbers 1 to 3. For example, when referring to the RB gaming state internal lottery table, the probability of winning the winning number “2” (abbreviation “F_BB Bell A”) is 59388/65536.

FIG. 32 shows an internal lottery table for the CB game state. The internal lottery table for the CB gaming state is a table referred to in the CB gaming state, and defines the lottery value according to the winning number 1. For example, when referring to the internal lottery table for the CB gaming state, the probability that the winning number "1" (abbreviation "F_CB small winning combination") is won is 65536/65536. That is, in the CB game state, the winning number "1" (abbreviation "F_CB small winning combination") is always won.

[Internal winning combination determination table]
Next, the internal winning combination determination table will be described with reference to FIGS. 33 to 37.
The internal winning combination determination table defines the correspondence between the data pointers and the internal winning combinations. That is, when the small combination/replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer are determined, the internal winning combination is uniquely acquired.

The “internal winning combination” in the internal winning combination determination table is data for identifying a combination of symbols on the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R, which is allowed to be displayed along the activated line. The "internal winning combination" is represented by 1-byte data, like the "display combination" in the symbol combination table shown in FIGS. 7 to 9, and is a unique pattern for each bit in the 1-byte data. Are assigned. The “◯” mark in the internal winning combination determination table indicates the internal winning combination to be won in the acquired data pointer.

When the small win/replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer are “0”, the content of the “internal winning combination” is “miss”, which is the symbol combination table shown in FIGS. 7 to 9. Indicates that display of all symbol combinations defined by is not allowed.

FIG. 33 shows a bonus internal winning combination determination table. The internal winning combination determination table for bonus defines the internal winning combination relating to the operation of the bonus game for the bonus data pointers "1" to "3". That is, the bonus internal winning combination determination table defines the correspondence between the bonus data pointer and the internal winning combination related to the operation of the bonus game. As shown in FIG. 33, for example, when "1" is acquired as the bonus data pointer, "C_Don 1" and "C_Don 2" are won as an internal winning combination.

34 to 37 show a small winning combination/replay internal winning combination determination table. The small winning combination/replay internal winning combination determination table defines the internal winning combination relating to the small winning combination and the replay (replay) with respect to the small winning/replaying data pointers "1" to "16". That is, the small win/replay internal winning combination determination table defines the correspondence relationship between the small win/replay data pointer and the internal winning combination related to payout of medals or the internal winning combination related to the operation of replay.

For example, when "2" is acquired as the small win/replay data pointer, the internal winning combination is "C_normal rep 1", "C_ normal rep 2", "C_maintenance rep", "C_cherry rep". ,” “C_CT Lip 1” to “C_CT Lip 8” overlap and win (see FIG. 35). When the abbreviation “F_JAC Lip” is determined, the internal winning combination is “C_Normal Lip 1”, “C_Normal Lip 2”, “C_Maintenance Lip”, “C_Special Lip 1”, “C_Special Lip”. "Rip 2", "C_Cherry Lip", and "C_CT Lip 1" to "C_CT Lip 8" are won in duplicate.

The internal winning combination “C_Cherry Rep” and “C_CT Lip 1” to “C_CT Lip 8” are specific examples of the specific internal winning combination according to the present invention, and the internal winning combination “C_Maintain Lip” is A specific example of a predetermined internal winning combination according to the present invention will be shown.

[Circuitary stop number selection table]
Next, with reference to FIG. 38, the rotating cylinder stop number selection table will be described.
The turn cylinder stop number selection table defines the correspondence between the small win/replay data pointer and the turn cylinder stop number. It should be noted that the spinning cylinder stop number is data used when acquiring various data required in the reel stop initialization process described later.

The spinning cylinder stop number selection table of the present embodiment defines different spinning cylinder stop numbers for each small win/replay data pointer. For example, when the small win/replay data pointer is "3", the revolving cylinder stop number "3" is selected.

In addition, the spinning cylinder stop number selection table of the present embodiment defines different spinning cylinder stop numbers for each small win/replay data pointer, but the present invention is not limited to this. As the spinning cylinder stop number selection table according to the present invention, data may be reduced by defining the same spinning cylinder stop number for different small win/replay data pointers.

[Reel stop initial setting table]
Next, the reel stop initialization table will be described with reference to FIG.
The reel stop initial setting table defines a correspondence relationship between the spinning cylinder stop number and various data used in a pull-in priority table selection process described later and a slide frame number determination process described later. Specifically, the reel stop initial setting table includes the spinning cylinder stop number, pull-in priority table selection table number, pull-in priority table number, forward-press table selection data, forward-press table change data, and forward-press table. The correspondence with the table change initial data and the table selection data at the time of anomalous push is defined.

The attraction-in priority table selection table number and the attraction-in priority table number are data used for attraction-in priority table selection processing. For example, if the pull-in priority table number corresponding to the spinning cylinder stop number is defined in the reel stop initialization table, it corresponds to the pull-in priority table number defined in the pull-in priority table (see FIG. 45). It is possible to obtain data regarding the priority order of display combinations.

If the pull-in priority table number corresponding to the spinning cylinder stop number is not specified in the reel stop initialization table, the pull-in priority table selection table is selected by referring to the pull-in priority table selection table (see FIG. 44). The attraction-in priority table number corresponding to the table number is determined.

The push-time table selection data, the push-time table change data, and the push-time table change initial data are used to specify a stop table (see FIGS. 40 to 42) to be referred to when the push is performed. The data. The "forward push" in the present embodiment is a stop operation when the first stop operation (first stop operation) is performed on the left reel 3L, and specifically, "left center" Corresponds to the pressing order of "Right" and "Left and right middle".

The irregular pressing table selection data is data for designating a stop table (see FIG. 43) to be referred to when the irregular pressing is performed. The "irregular push" in the present embodiment is a stop operation when the first stop operation is performed on the middle reel 3C or the right reel 3R, and is "center left and right", "center right left", "center right". Corresponds to the pressing order of "left" and "middle right, left".

In this embodiment, basically, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped within 190 msec after the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 17S. Specifically, the value of the symbol counter corresponding to the corresponding reel when the stop operation is detected is added with any one of the number of sliding symbols “0” to “4” and corresponds to the obtained value. The symbol position is determined as the symbol position where the rotation of the reel stops (this is referred to as the "scheduled stop position"). The symbol position corresponding to the value of the symbol counter corresponding to the reel when the stop operation is detected is the symbol position where the rotation of the reel starts to be stopped, and this is referred to as the "stop start position".

That is, the number of sliding pieces is the amount of rotation of the reel after the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 17S until the rotation of the corresponding reel stops. In other words, it is the number of symbols passing through the middle region of the display window of the corresponding reel during the period from the detection of the stop operation by the stop switch 17S to the stop of the rotation of the corresponding reel. This is grasped by the value of the symbol counter updated after the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 17S.

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

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

In the present embodiment, the stop table to be referred to is selectively used according to the forward push and the irregular push. If it is the forward push, the first push stop table for forward push (see FIG. 40) and the second/third stop stop table for forward push (see FIG. 42) are referred to. On the other hand, in the case of irregular pressing, the irregular pressing stop table (see FIG. 43) is referred to.

[Stop table for 1st stop when pushing forward]
Next, with reference to FIG. 40, the first stop table for forward stop will be described.
The forward press first stop table shown in FIG. 40 is referred to when the forward press table selection data is “01”. The forward stop first stop table defines the correspondence between the stop start positions "0" to "20" of the left reel 3L, the sliding piece number determination data, and the change status.

For example, if the stop start position of the left reel 3L is "15", the sliding piece number determination data becomes "0" and the change status becomes "1". The change status is used when referring to the forward-pressing control change table (see FIG. 41) described later.

[Control change table when pressing forward]
Next, with reference to FIG. 41, the forward change control change table will be described. The forward-press control change table defines the correspondence relationship between the change target position (scheduled stop position of the left reel 3L), the change status, the change status, and the second-third stop stop table number for normal-press.

For example, if the change status acquired on the basis of the first stop table for forward pressing first stop (see FIG. 40) is “1” and the planned stop position (change target position) of the left reel 3L is “15”. The change status becomes "0", and the stop table numbers for the second and third stops at the time of forward pressing become "12".
If the change status and the stop table number for the second/third stop during the forward press are not registered in the target position in the forward change control change table, the stop table number is not changed.

[Stop table for 2nd and 3rd stop when pressing forward and stop table for anomalous pressing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 42 and FIG. 43, the forward pressing second/third stopping stop table and the irregular pressing stop table will be described.
The forward stop second/third stop table and the irregular stop table define 1-byte stop data according to each of the symbol positions “0” to “20”.

The forward-pressed second/third stop stop table shown in FIG. 42 is referred to when the forward-pressed second/third stop stop table number is “08”. The irregular press-time stop table shown in FIG. 43 is referred to when the irregular press-time table selection data is “07”.

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

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

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

Then, referring to the designated bit string, for each symbol position from the stop start position to the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols, a search is sequentially performed to determine whether "1" is defined as the corresponding data. As a result of this search, the difference from the stop start position to the symbol position for which "1" is defined as the corresponding data is calculated, and this difference is used as the sliding piece number determination data.

It should be noted that whether or not to change the reference bit string from the "A line" column to the "B line" column is referred to the "line change" column, and "1" is defined in the data corresponding to the stop start position. It is determined by whether or not it has been done. When it is decided to change the line, the column "B line" is designated thereafter, and the search is performed.

[Import priority table selection table]
Next, the attraction-in priority table selection table will be described with reference to FIG.
The attraction-in priority table selection table defines the correspondence between the attraction-in priority table selection table number and the pressing order of the stop button, and the attraction-in priority table number in each combination.
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 (see FIG. 45).

When the right reel 3R is first stopped, the data in the "right reel first stop" column in the pull-in priority table selection table is referred to. For example, when the right reel 3R is stopped for the first time and the pull-in priority table selection table number is "01", "02" is acquired as the pull-in priority table number. Then, when the middle reel 3C is pressed in the second stop, the pull-in priority table number is not changed from "02". On the other hand, when the left reel 3L is pressed in the second stop, the pull-in priority table number is changed from "02" to "01".

Further, when the attraction priority table number is not registered in the target position in the attraction priority table selection table, the number shown in the right column of the right reel first stop column is the attraction priority table number. Is obtained as. For example, when the pull-in priority table selection table number is "00", no pull-in priority table number is registered in the target position, regardless of which reel is pressed in the first stop. Therefore, in this case, the right column of the right reel first stop column corresponding to the pull-in priority table selection table number "00" is referred to, and "01" is acquired as the pull-in priority table number.

[Importance priority table]
Next, the attraction-in priority table will be described with reference to FIG.
The attraction-in priority table defines a correspondence relationship between attraction-in data for each storage area type and a predetermined priority in each of attraction-in priority table numbers “00” to “02”. This pull-in priority table shows one specific example of the priority defining means according to the present invention.

The pull-in priority table is used for searching whether or not there is a more appropriate number of sliding pieces in addition to the number of sliding pieces obtained based on the stop table. The priority order is data defining the order in which the symbols are stopped and displayed (pulled in) preferentially among the types of symbol combinations related to winning. In addition, each attraction-in data is 1 as in the case of “internal winning combination” in the internal winning combination determination table shown in FIGS. 33 to 37 and “display combination” in the symbol combination table shown in FIGS. 7 to 9. It is represented by byte data, and a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit in the 1-byte data.

In the present embodiment, first, the number of sliding pieces is acquired based on the above-mentioned first-time stop table for first pressing (see FIG. 40). However, if there is a more appropriate number of sliding pieces other than this number of sliding pieces, the number is changed to the appropriate number of sliding pieces. That is, in the present embodiment, the more appropriate number of sliding pieces is determined based on the priority of the combination of the symbols that are permitted to be stopped and displayed by the internal winning combination, regardless of the number of sliding pieces acquired from the stop table.

In the present embodiment, the stop display of the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination having the higher priority order (pull-in) is given priority over the stop display of the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination having the lower priority order. To be done.

In addition, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 45, not only the priority of the internal winning combination is different according to the attraction-in priority table number, but also the number of divisions of the priority is different. Specifically, when the attraction-in priority table number is "00", the number of divisions of the priority is set to 4, and when the attraction-in priority table number is "01", the number of divisions of the priority is set. Set to 3. Then, when the pull-in priority table number is “02”, the number of divisions of the priority is set to 3.

Here, in order to simplify the description, the priority order when the attraction-in priority table number is “00” will be described, and the description of the priority order in the other attraction-in priority table numbers will be omitted.
When the pull-in priority table number is "00", the priority "1" defines the pull-in data corresponding to "C_Cherry Rep" and "C_CT Lip 1" to "C_CT Lip 8".

When the pull-in priority table number is “00”, the priority “2” includes “C_normal lip 1”, “C_normal lip 2”, “C_maintenance lip”, “C_special lip 1”, and The pull-in data corresponding to "C_special lip 2" is defined.
When the pull-in priority table number is "00", the priority "3" corresponds to "C_Don 1", "C_Don 2", "C_Red 7", "C_BAR1", and "C_BAR2". The pull-in data to be specified is defined.

When the attraction-in priority table number is “00”, the priority order “4” includes “C_normal bell 1” to “C_normal bell 12”, “C_Dombel 1” to “C_Donbell 4”, and “C_normal”. "Ice 1", "C_normal ice 2", "C_control ice", "C_ANY cherry 1" to "C_ANY cherry 5", "C_normal cherry 1" to "C_normal cherry 20", "C_diagonal cherry 1-" 1", "C_diagonal cherry 1-2", "C_diagonal cherry 2-1", "C_diagonal cherry 2-1", "C_special cherry", "C_control cherry", "C_reach eyes" , "C_special", "C_7 bell 1" to "C_7 bell 4", "C_7 ice 1", "C_7 ice 2", "C_CD bell 1" to "C_CD bell 18", "C_ irregular bell 1" to " The attraction data corresponding to "C_irregular bell 8" and "C_miss" are defined.

[Search order table]
Next, the search order table will be described with reference to FIGS. 46 and 47.
The search order table is a priority order (hereinafter, referred to as "search order") from the range of a predetermined numerical value as the number of sliding pieces ("0" to "4" when the maximum number of sliding pieces is four). Is defined). The search order table shown in FIG. 46 is a table referred to when the stop control is performed with the maximum number of sliding pieces set to four. The search order table shown in FIG. 47 is a table to be referred to when performing stop control with the maximum number of sliding pieces as one piece (when determining the number of sliding pieces for at least one reel during MB operation).

The search order table defines the sliding piece number determination data obtained based on the stop table described above and the search order thereof. That is, in the present embodiment, the order of numerical values to be preferentially applied is determined based on the sliding piece number determination data. Further, the search order table is provided on the assumption that there are a plurality of sliding pieces having the same priority, and the search order table having a higher search order is applied. Further, in the present embodiment, the stop control is performed with the maximum number of sliding pieces being 4 for reels other than the reel in which the maximum number of sliding pieces is one during MB (CB) operation.

In the present embodiment, as will be described later with reference to the priority attraction-in control process, each numerical value is sequentially searched from the lowest search order “5” (or “2”) in the search order table, The number corresponding to the search order “1” is preferentially applied as the number of sliding pieces.

[Game lock lottery table]
Next, the game lock lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS.
The game lock lottery table defines the correspondence relationship between the game lock number and the lottery value when each game lock number is determined according to the abbreviation associated with the lottery number. The game lock in this embodiment is generated during the game. While the game lock is generated, even if the insertion operation or the stop operation is performed, the detection is treated as invalid or delayed.

In the game lock lottery process of the present embodiment, basically, a random number value for production (random number denominator=128) extracted from a predetermined numerical value range “0 to 127” is set according to each game lock type. Subtract sequentially with the specified lottery value. And. The lottery is performed by determining whether the result of the subtraction is negative (whether a so-called “carry” has occurred). That is, the game lock is won when the result of the subtraction becomes less than 0.

FIG. 48 shows a normal game lock lottery table. The normal game lock lottery table is a table that is referred to in the RT0 to RT2 game state, and defines the lottery value according to the abbreviation. For example, referring to the normal game lock lottery table, when the abbreviation is "F_Don BB", "Game lock 10" is won with a probability of 48/128.

FIG. 49 shows the game lock lottery table between BB flags. The BB flag inter-game lock lottery table is a table that is referred to in the RT3 gaming state between BB1 flags or between BB2 flags, and defines the lottery value according to the abbreviation. For example, referring to the game lock lottery table for BB flags, when the abbreviation is "F_RT rep", "game lock 11" is won with a probability of 64/128.

FIG. 50 shows a game lock lottery table between MB flags. The MB lock game lottery table is a table that is referred to in the RT3 game state between MB flags, and defines the lottery value according to the abbreviation. For example, referring to the game lock lottery table between MB flags, if the abbreviation is "F_RT rep", "game lock 11" is won with a probability of 32/128.

[Weight addition lottery table]
Next, the weight addition lottery table will be described with reference to FIG.
The weight addition lottery table defines the lottery value of the winning/non-winning weight addition according to the abbreviation associated with the winning number.

If the operation related to the game is quickly performed and the time required for one game is shortened, the euphoria is unnecessarily fueled. Therefore, generally, the time required for one game is set to be longer than a predetermined minimum time. Specifically, when the interval from the start of rotation of the reel to the start of rotation of the reel in the next game is less than 4.1 seconds, the rotation of the reel after the start operation is reached until it reaches 4.1 seconds. There is a so-called wait function that delays the start.

In the weight addition lottery process of the present embodiment, basically, a random number for production (random number denominator=128) extracted from a predetermined range of numerical values “0 to 127” is an abbreviation associated with the winning number. Subtract the lottery value specified according to. And. The lottery is performed by determining whether the result of the subtraction is negative (whether a so-called “carry” has occurred). That is, when the result of the subtraction is less than 0, the weight addition is won.

In the present embodiment, when the weight addition is won by the weight addition lottery, the time required for one game is set longer than the preset minimum time (4.1 seconds). For example, when performing the weight addition lottery by referring to the weight addition lottery table, if the abbreviation is “F_normal rep”, the weight addition is won with a probability of 112/128.

[Symbol winning operation flag data table]
Next, with reference to FIG. 52, the symbol-based 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 internal winning combination data that can be displayed according to the symbol of each reel displayed on the winning determination 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. 7 to 9).

For example, when the symbol "Don 1" is stopped and displayed on the winning determination line of the left reel 3L, in the storage areas 1 to 14 corresponding to the symbol code "00000001" (Don 1) in the reel type "left", “1” is stored in the bit corresponding to the displayable internal winning combination. The data defined by the symbol corresponding winning operation flag data table is logically ANDed with the data stored in the symbol code storage area (see FIG. 58) described later and stored.

[Game lock type change table]
Next, with reference to FIG. 53, the game lock type change table will be described. The game lock type change table is a table referred to by the main CPU 51 in the third stop game lock command transmission process of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 73) described later.

In the game lock lottery process (see FIG. 66) described later, if any of the “game lock 11”, “game lock 12”, and “game lock 13” is won as the game lock type, in the third stop game lock command transmission process. The main CPU 51 refers to the game lock type change table and changes the winning game lock type to another game lock type according to the display combination.

In the game lock type change table, the game lock types to be changed corresponding to the display combination are defined for "game lock 11", "game lock 12", and "game lock 13".
For example, when "game lock 11" is won as the game lock type and the display combination is "C_CT rep 1", "game lock 11" is changed to "game lock 4".

In the present embodiment, a combination of symbols corresponding to either "C_normal lip 1" or "C_normal lip 2" is displayed along the center line, and any one of "C_CT lip 1" to "C_CT lip 8" is displayed. A combination of symbols corresponding to may be displayed along the bottom line. In this way, when the display combination defined in the game lock type change table is duplicated and stopped, the game lock type corresponding to the pattern A is changed.

<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. 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 reel effect during game lock.

[Display combination storage area]
First, the configuration of the display combination storing area will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, the display combination storing areas are composed of the display combination storing areas 1 to 14 each represented by 1-byte data.

In each of the display combination storing areas 1 to 14, when "1" is set in a predetermined bit (when stored), a combination of symbols corresponding to the predetermined bit is displayed on the activated line. Indicates. On the other hand, when all the bits are “0”, it indicates that the winning combination of symbols is not displayed on the activated line.

Further, the main RAM 53 is provided with an internal winning combination storing area (not shown). 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 14, 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 “out”.

Further, the main RAM 53 is provided with a carryover combination storing area (not shown). When “C_Don 1”, “C_Don 2”, “C_Red 7”, “C_BAR1” and “C_BAR2” are determined as internal winning combinations as a result of the internal lottery, the internal winning combination is carried over as a carryover combination. It is stored in the combination storage area. As for the carryover combination stored in the carryover combination storing area, a combination of corresponding symbols (for example, “Don 1”-“Don 1”-“Don 1” of “C_Don 1”) is displayed on the winning determination line. It is retained without being cleared. Then, while the carryover combination is stored in the carryover combination storing area, the carryover combination is stored in the internal winning combination storing area in addition to the internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery.

[Game status flag storage area]
Next, with reference to FIG. 55, the configuration of the game state flag storage area will be described.
The game state flag storage area is composed of game state flag storage areas 1 and 2 each represented by 1-byte data. In the present embodiment, a unique bonus type or RT type is assigned to each bit of the game state flag storage areas 1 and 2 in the game state flag.

In each of the gaming state flag storage areas 1 and 2, when "1" is stored (standing) in a predetermined bit, a bonus game or RT corresponding to the predetermined bit is being operated. Indicates. For example, when "1" is stored in bit 0 of the game state flag storage area 1, BB1 ("C_Don1" or "C_Don2") is operating and the BB1 is in the game state. ..

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

For example, when the left stop button 17L is the stop button pressed this time, that is, the operation stop button, "1" is stored in bit 0 of the operation stop button storage area. Also, 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. 57, 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, a symbol code of the symbol of the reel most recently stopped and operated (symbol code storage area 1) and a displayable symbol (symbol code storage areas 2 to 75) are stored for each activated line. It After all the reels are stopped, the symbol codes corresponding to the display combination are stored in the symbol code storage areas 2 to 75.

In this embodiment, when the stop control position is determined, the winning operation flag data corresponding to the symbol (code) of the stop control position is read from the symbol corresponding winning operation flag data table (see FIG. 52), 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.

[Entrance priority data storage area]
Next, with reference to FIG. 59, the configuration of the attraction-in priority data storage area will be described.
The pull-in priority data storage area includes a left reel pull-in priority data storage area, a middle reel pull-in priority data storage area, and a right reel pull-in priority data storage area. That is, the pull-in priority data storage area is provided with a storage area for priority data for each reel type.

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

The content of the attraction-in priority data stored in the attraction-in priority data storage area differs depending on the type of attraction-in priority table number in the attraction-in priority table (see FIG. 45) referenced when determining the attraction-in priority data. .. The larger the value of the attraction-in priority data, the higher the priority.

By referring to the attraction-in priority data, it is possible to make a relative evaluation of the priority among the symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the reel. That is, the symbol for which the largest value is determined as the attraction-in priority data is the symbol with the highest priority. Therefore, it can be said that the attraction-in priority data indicates the order between the symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the reel. If there are a plurality of symbols having the same value of the attraction-in priority data, one symbol is determined according to the search order defined by the search order table (see FIGS. 46 and 47) described above.

[Game lock flag storage area]
Next, the configuration of the game lock flag storage area will be described with reference to FIG.
The game lock flag storage area is composed of a game lock flag storage area 1 represented by 1-byte data. In the present embodiment, in the game lock flag, game locks 1 to 13 are assigned to bits 0 to 7 of the game lock flag storage area 1 and bits 0 to 4 of the game lock flag storage area 2. That is, in the present embodiment, when the winning of one of the game locks 1 to 13 is determined by referring to the game lock lottery table (see FIGS. 48 to 50), the corresponding bit of the game lock flag storage area 1 is determined. “1” is stored (set) in.

[Correspondence table of internal winning combination and stop order]
Next, with reference to FIG. 61, the correspondence relationship between the internal winning combination and the stop order will be described.
FIG. 61 is a correspondence table of internal winning combinations and stop orders, and shows types of display combinations according to the stop order.

For example, when "3" (abbreviation "F_JAC Lip") is acquired as a small win/replay data pointer, "C_normal Lip 1", "C_normal Lip 2", "C_maintenance Lip" are selected as internal winning combinations. , “C_special lip 1”, “C_special lip 2”, “C_cherry lip”, and “C_CT lip 1” to “C_CT lip 8” are won in duplicate (see FIG. 37). Then, "3" is determined as the spinning cylinder stop number (see FIG. 38), and "02" is determined as the attraction-in priority table selection table number (see FIG. 39).

In this case, if the stop order is "right middle left", "01" is determined as the pull-in priority table number (see FIG. 44). When the pull-in priority table number is “01”, “C_normal lip 1”, “C_normal lip 2”, “C_maintenance lip”, “C_special lip 1”, “C_special lip 2”, “ "C_cherry rep" and "C_CT rep 1" to "C_CT rep 8" have the same priority (see FIG. 45).

On the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R, the symbols of "replay" are arranged at intervals within the number of sliding pieces "4". Therefore, even if the stop operation for the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R is performed at any timing, the symbol "replay" can be stopped and displayed in the middle stage of the middle display window 4C and the right display window 4R.

In the present embodiment, the stop order is “right middle left”, and “C_normal lip 1”, “C_normal lip 2”, “C_maintenance lip”, “C_special lip 1”, “C_special lip 2”. , "C_cherry rep", and "C_CT rep 1" to "C_CT rep 8" stop control is performed to preferentially display the combination of symbols, the middle display window 4C and the right display window The symbol "Replay" is stopped and displayed in the middle of 4R.

Thereby, in the state where the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R are stopped, the combination of symbols corresponding to "C_normal rep 1", "C_normal rep 2", "C_maintenance rep", and "C_cherry rep" is centered. It becomes possible to display along the line.

Further, when the "Replay" symbol is stopped and displayed in the middle of the middle display window 4C and the right display window 4R, the "Bell 1" or "Bell 2" symbol is stopped and displayed in the lower stage of the middle display window 4C. At the bottom of the right display window 4R, the symbol "cherry" or "Don 1" is stopped and displayed. Therefore, any two of "C_CT Lip 1" to "C_CT Lip 8" (the same combination of symbols corresponding to the middle reel and the right reel) can be stopped and displayed along the bottom line.

Then, when the stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L at a timing at which the symbol "Bell 1" can be stopped and displayed, a combination of symbols corresponding to "C_maintenance bell" ("Bell 1"-"Replay"- "Replay") is stopped along the center line.

As shown in FIG. 6, the number of symbols of "bell 1" on the left reel 3L is one, and it is arranged at the symbol position "13". Then, at the symbol position "11", the symbol "Replay", which is the symbol on the left reel of the symbol combination corresponding to "C_normal lip 1", is shown. Therefore, the timing at which the symbol "Bell 1" can be stopped and displayed on the left reel 3L is the symbol "Bell 1" at the symbol position "13" or the symbol "Ice" at the symbol position "12" on the left display window. It is when it is located in the middle of 4L.

When the stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L at a timing other than the timing at which the symbol "Bell 1" can be stopped and displayed, a combination of symbols corresponding to any of "C_CT Lip 1" to "C_CT Lip 8" Is stopped along the bottom line. At this time, when the symbol "Don 2" at the symbol position "10" and the symbol "Bell 2" at the symbol position "20" are stopped and displayed in the lower part of the left display window 4L, the symbol corresponds to "C_normal lip 1". A combination of symbols (“Replay”-“Replay”-“Replay”) to be displayed is stopped and displayed along the center line.

On the other hand, when "3" (abbreviation "F_JAC Lip") is acquired as the small win/replay data pointer and the stop order is other than "right middle left", "00" is set as the attraction priority table number. It is determined (see FIG. 44). When the attraction-in priority table number is “00”, the priority levels of “C_cherry rep” and “C_CT rep 1” to “C_CT rep 8” are “C_normal rep 1” and “C_normal rep 2”, “C_maintenance rep”, “C_special rep 1”, and “C_special rep 2” are higher than the priorities (see FIG. 45).

That is, when "3" (abbreviation "F_JAC Lip") is acquired as a small win/replay data pointer, if the stop order is other than "Right Middle Left", the symbol corresponding to "C_Maintain Lip" is displayed. The combination of symbols corresponding to “C_cherry rep” and “C_CT rep 1” to “C_CT rep 8” is preferentially stopped and displayed rather than the combination.

As a result, when the stop order is other than "right middle left", even if the stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L at a timing at which the symbol "Bell 1" can be stop-displayed, "in the left display window 4" The stop display of the "Bell 1" symbol is not prioritized. Then, a combination of symbols corresponding to "C_cherry rep" and any of "C_CT rep 1" to "C_CT rep 8" is stopped and displayed along the activated line.

Next, the stop display when "BB1" or "BB2" is activated, that is, when the big bonus game is being executed will be described.

When "13" (abbreviation "F_BB bell A") is acquired as the small win/replay data pointer during the operation of "BB1" or "BB2", the internal winning combination is "C_normal bell 4". "-C_normal bell 12", "C_Donbell 1"-"C_Donbell 4", "C_7 Bell 1"-"C_7 Bell 4", and "C_irregular Bell 1"-"C_irregular Bell 8" are duplicated. And wins (see FIGS. 34 to 37). Then, "13" is determined as the spinning cylinder stop number (see FIG. 38), and "01" is determined as the pull-in priority table selection table number (see FIG. 39).

In this case, if the stop order is other than "right middle left", "01" is determined as the pull-in priority table number (see FIG. 44). When the attraction-in priority table number is “01”, “C_normal bell 1” to “C_normal bell 12”, “C_Donbell 1” to “C_Dombell 4”, “C_7 bell 1” to “C_7 bell” 4” and “C_irregular bell 1” to “C_irregular bell 8” have the same priority (see FIG. 45).

On the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R, the symbols relating to the bells (“bell 1” and “bell 2”) are arranged at intervals within the number of sliding pieces “4”. Therefore, even if the stop operation for the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R is performed at any timing, the symbol of "bell 1" or "bell 2" can be stopped and displayed in the middle stage of the middle display window 4C and the right display window 4R. It is possible.

Further, in the present embodiment, the stop order is other than "right middle left", and "C_normal bell 1" to "C_normal bell 12", "C_Dombbell 1" to "C_Dombbell 4", "C_7 bell 1". ~ "C_7 bell 4" and, when stop control is performed such that the combination of symbols corresponding to "C_ irregular bell 1" to "C_ irregular bell 8" is preferentially displayed, the middle display window 4C and the right display The symbol "Bell 1" or "Bell 2" is stopped and displayed in the middle of the window 4R.

As a result, in a state in which the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R are stopped, "C_normal bell 1" to "C_normal bell 12", "C_Donbell 1" to "C_Dombell 4", "C_7 bell 1" to " It is possible to stop and display the combination of symbols corresponding to “C_7 bell 4” and “C_irregular bell 1” to “C_irregular bell 8” along the center line.

Further, when the stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L at a timing when the "red 7" symbol can be stopped and displayed, the "red 7" symbol is stopped and displayed in the middle of the left display window 4L. Thereby, it becomes possible to stop and display the symbol combination corresponding to any of "C_7 bell 1" to "C_7 bell 4" along the center line. Then, when the symbol combination corresponding to any of "C_7 bell 1" to "C_7 bell 4" is stopped and displayed along the center line, 14 medals are paid out.

As shown in FIG. 6, the symbol of "red 7" on the left reel 3L is one and is arranged at the symbol position "18". Then, at the symbol position "17", the symbol of "bell 2" which is the symbol of the left reel of the combination of symbols corresponding to "C_normal bell 5" to "C_normal bell 8" is arranged. Therefore, the timing at which the symbol "red 7" can be stopped and displayed on the left reel 3L is when the symbol "red 7" at the symbol position "18" is located in the middle of the left display window 4L.

On the other hand, when the stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L at a timing other than the timing at which the symbol of "red 7" can be stopped and displayed, "C_normal bell 1" to "C_normal bell 12", "C_donbell 1" -"C_Donbell 4" and a combination of symbols corresponding to any of "C_irregular bell 1"-"C_irregular bell 8" is stopped and displayed along the center line, and 15 medals are paid out.

On the other hand, when "13" (abbreviation "F_BB bell A") is acquired as the small win/replay data pointer, and the stop order is "right middle left", the pull-in priority table number is "02". Is determined (see FIG. 44). When the attraction-in priority table number is “02”, “C_normal bell 1” to “C_normal bell 12”, “C_Donbell 1” to “C_Dombell 4”, and “C_irregular bell 1” to The priority of “C_irregular bell 8” is higher than the priority of “C_7 bell 1” to “C_7 bell 4” (see FIG. 45).

That is, when "13" (abbreviation "F_BB bell A") is acquired as the small win/replay data pointer, and the stop order is other than "right middle left", "C_7 bell 1" to "C_7 bell" The combination of symbols corresponding to "C_normal bell 1" to "C_normal bell 12" and "C_Dombell 1" to "C_Dombbell 4" is preferentially stopped and displayed rather than the combination of symbols corresponding to "4".

As a result, when the stop order is other than "right-middle-left", even if the stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L at a timing at which the symbol "red 7" can be stop-displayed, "in the left display window 4" The stop display of the symbol "red 7" is not prioritized. And "C_regular bell 1" to "C_regular bell 12", "C_Dombbell 1" to "C_Dombell 4", and a pattern corresponding to any of "C_ irregular bell 1" to "C_ irregular bell 8" This combination is stopped and displayed along the center line, and 15 medals are paid out.

In this way, when "13" (abbreviation "F_BB Bell A") is acquired as the small win/replay data pointer and the stop order is other than "right middle left", 14 or 15 medals are acquired. Be paid out. On the other hand, when "13" (abbreviation "F_BB bell A") is acquired as the small win/replay data pointer and the stop order is "right middle left", 15 medals are paid out.

When "BB1" or "BB2" is activated, for example, when "14" (abbreviation "F_BB bell B") is acquired as a small win/replay data pointer, "C_normal bell 1" is acquired as an internal winning combination. -"C_regular bell 12", "C_Dombell 1"-"C_Dombell 4", "C_ANY cherry 1"-"C_ANY cherry 5", "C_regular cherry 1"-"C_regular cherry 20", "C_ pair" "Corner Cherry 1-1", "C_Diagonal Cherry 1-2", "C_Diagonal Cherry 2-1", "C_Diagonal Cherry 2-2", "C_Special Cherry", "C_Control Cherry", " "C_7 bell 1" to "C_7 bell 4", "C_7 ice 1", "C_7 ice 2", "C_CD bell 1" to "C_CD bell 18", and "C_ irregular bell 1" to "C_ irregular bell 8" Overlap and win (see FIGS. 34 to 37). Then, "14" is determined as the spinning cylinder stop number (see FIG. 38), and "01" is determined as the attraction-in priority table selection table number (see FIG. 39).

In this case, if the stop order is other than "left middle right", "01" is determined as the pull-in priority table number (see FIG. 44). When the attraction-in priority table number is “01”, “C_normal bell 1” to “C_normal bell 12”, “C_Donbell 1” to “C_Dombell 4”, “C_ANY cherry 1” to “C_ANY cherry” 5”, “C_normal cherry 1” to “C_normal cherry 20”, “C_diagonal cherry 1-1”, “C_diagonal cherry 1-2”, “C_diagonal cherry 2-1”, “C_pair” Corner Cherry 2-2", "C_Special Cherry", "C_Control Cherry", "C_7 Bell 1" to "C_7 Bell 4", "C_7 Ice 1", "C_7 Ice 2", "C_CD Bell 1" to "C_CD Bell 1" C_CD bell 18” and “C_irregular bell 1” to “C_irregular bell 8” have the same priority (see FIG. 45).

In this case, when the stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L at a timing when the "red 7" symbol can be stopped and displayed, the "red 7" symbol is stopped and displayed in the middle of the left display window 4L. Thereby, it becomes possible to stop and display the symbol combination corresponding to any of "C_7 bell 1" to "C_7 bell 4", "C_7 ice 1", and "C_7 ice 2" along the center line. Then, when a combination of symbols corresponding to any of "C_7 bell 1" to "C_7 bell 4", "C_7 ice 1", and "C_7 ice 2" is stopped and displayed along the center line, 14 medals are displayed. Will be paid out.

The symbol of the middle reel 3C in the symbol combination corresponding to "C_7 ice 1" and "C_7 ice 2" is "ice" (see FIG. 8). As shown in FIG. 6, there are two "ice" symbols on the middle reel 3C, and they are arranged at symbol positions "0" and "8". Then, in the symbol positions "5" and "18", the symbols "Bell 1" or "Bell 2" which are the symbols of the middle reel 3C of the symbol combinations corresponding to "C_7 bell 1" to "C_7 bell 4" Are arranged.

In the present embodiment, the timing at which the "ice" symbol on the middle reel 3C can be stopped and displayed is at the symbol positions "6", "7", "8" and the symbol positions "19", "20", "0". The data for determining the number of sliding pieces of the stop table is defined so that the pattern is located in the middle of the right display window 4C.

Therefore, when the stop operation of the middle reel 3C is performed at a timing at which the above-mentioned "ice" symbol can be stopped and displayed, the combination of symbols corresponding to "C_7 ice 1" or "C_7 ice 2" is stopped along the center line. Is displayed. On the other hand, when the stop operation of the middle reel 3C is performed at a timing other than the timing at which the "ice" symbol can be stopped and displayed, a combination of symbols corresponding to any of "C_7 bell 1" to "C_7 bell 4" is obtained. It will be stopped along the center line.

On the other hand, when the stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L at a timing other than the timing at which the symbol of "red 7" can be stopped and displayed, "C_normal bell 1" to "C_normal bell 12", "C_donbell 1" The combination of symbols corresponding to any of "-C_Donbell 4" is stopped and displayed along the activated line, and 15 medals are paid out.

On the other hand, when "14" (abbreviation "F_BB Bell B") is acquired as the small role/replay data pointer and the stop order is "right middle left", the pull-in priority table number is "02". Is determined (see FIG. 44). When the attraction-in priority table number is “02”, “C_ANY cherry 1” to “C_ANY cherry 5”, “C_normal cherry 1” to “C_normal cherry 20”, “C_diagonal cherry 1-1”. , "C_diagonal cherry 1-2", "C_diagonal cherry 2-1", "C_diagonal cherry 2-2", "C_special cherry", "C_control cherry", "C_CD bell 1" to " The priority of “C_CD bell 18” is “C_normal bell 1” to “C_normal bell 12”, “C_Donbell 1” to “C_Dombel 4”, “C_irregular bell 1” to “C_irregular bell 8”, It is higher than the priority order of "C_7 bell 1" to "C_7 bell 4" and "C_7 ice 1" and "C_7 ice 2" (see FIG. 45).

That is, when "14" (abbreviation "F_BB bell B") is acquired as the small win/replay data pointer, and the stop order is "right middle left", "C_normal bell 1" to "C_normal" Bell 12", "C_Dombell 1" to "C_Dombel 4", "C_irregular Bell 1" to "C_irregular Bell 8", "C_7 Bell 1" to "C_7 Bell 4", and "C_7 Ice 1", “C_ANY Cherry 1” to “C_ANY Cherry 5”, “C_Normal Cherry 1” to “C_Normal Cherry 20”, “C_Diagonal Cherry 1-1”, “C_ANY Cherry 1” to “C_7 Ice 2” "C_Diagonal Cherry 1-2", "C_Diagonal Cherry 2-1", "C_Diagonal Cherry 2-2", "C_Special Cherry", "C_Control Cherry", and "C_CD Bell 1" to " A combination of symbols corresponding to any one of "C_CD bell 18" is preferentially stopped and displayed.

As a result, when the stop order is "right middle left", even if the stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L at a timing at which the symbol "red 7" can be stop-displayed, "red" in the left display window 4 is displayed. The stop display of the symbol "7" is not prioritized. Then, "C_ANY cherry 1" to "C_ANY cherry 5", "C_ normal cherry 1" to "C_ normal cherry 20", "C_ diagonal cherry 1-1", "C_ diagonal cherry 1-2", "C_" Diagonal Cherry 2-1", "C_Diagonal Cherry 2-2", "C_Special Cherry", "C_Control Cherry", and a design corresponding to any of "C_CD Bell 1" to "C_CD Bell 18" This combination is stopped and displayed along the activated line, and 15 medals are paid out.

In this way, when "14" (abbreviation "F_BB Bell B") is acquired as the small win/replay data pointer and the stop order is other than "right middle left", 14 or 15 medals are acquired. Be paid out. On the other hand, when "14" (abbreviation "F_BB Bell B") is acquired as the small win/replay data pointer and the stop order is "right middle left", 15 medals are paid out.

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

[Demonstration pattern decision table during game lock]
The game lock time effect pattern determination table will be described with reference to FIG. 62. The game lock time effect pattern determination table defines the correspondence relationship between the game lock type, the effect number, the effect pattern, and the lock time notified by the start command.

In the present embodiment, while one of the game locks 1 to 13 is being executed (during the game lock), the locked effect is executed by the control of the sub control circuit 42. The effect during locking of the present embodiment is for turning on/off the reel backlight provided on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and the effect pattern is data indicating a pattern for turning on/off the reel backlight. The effect patterns "rocket", "fireworks", etc. indicate the shapes represented by the lighting of the reel backlight. For example, if the effect pattern is “fireworks”, the reel backlight is lit in a shape such that fireworks are in bloom.

The type of effect during locking by the reel backlight is associated with the game lock type. With this, when the game lock type is determined in the main control circuit 41, the effect number and the effect pattern are uniquely acquired. That is, the main control circuit 41 substantially determines the effect number and the effect pattern.

For example, when “game lock 3” is determined as the game lock type (that is, when “game lock 3” is won), the main control circuit 41 (main CPU 51) determines “game lock 3” in the start command. It is included in the start command and the sub-control circuit 42 is notified that the lock time of the “game lock 3” is 757.5 ms. When the sub-control circuit 42 receives the start command and is notified that “game lock 3” has been determined, the sub-control circuit 42 determines “mouse” as the effect pattern.

Although details will be described later, when “game lock 11” to “game lock 13” are determined as the game lock type, the main CPU 51 changes the game lock type (the lock time accordingly) according to the display combination. To do. Further, when any of the "game lock 11" to "game lock 13" is determined as the game lock type, any of "special 1" to "special 3" is determined as the effect pattern. The effect patterns "special 1" to "special 3" change the effect to be executed according to the display combination.

Further, in this embodiment, the main control circuit 41 notifies the sub control circuit 42 of the lock time by a start command. However, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the main control circuit 41 may notify the sub-control circuit 42 of the game lock type by a start command, and the sub-control circuit 72 may not be notified of the lock time.

In addition, in the present embodiment, as the content of the locked effect, the effect of turning on/off the reel backlight is adopted. However, the content of the effect during the game lock (in-lock effect) according to the present invention is any one of the type of the game lock, the time of the game lock, and the operation (reel action) of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R during the game lock. Alternatively, a combination of two or more of these may be adopted.

Although detailed description is omitted in this specification, the sub ROM 82 also stores various table data required for other effect operations (for example, effect lottery table and the like), and the sub RAM 83 also requires various kinds of table data. A storage area is provided as appropriate.

<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. 63 to 86.

[Main operation processing of pachi-slot by control of main CPU]
First, the procedure of the main operation process of the pachi-slot 1 performed under the control of the main CPU 51 will be described with reference to the main flowchart (hereinafter referred to as the main flow) shown in FIG. 63.

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

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

Next, the main CPU 51 performs medal acceptance/start check processing (S3). In this process, the input of the medal sensor 35S and the start switch 16S is checked. The details of the medal acceptance/start check processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 64 described later.

Next, the main CPU 51 extracts a random number value (0 to 65535) and stores the extracted random number value in a random number value storage area (not shown) provided in the main RAM 53 (S4). Next, the main CPU 51 extracts an effect random number value used in reel effect and lock control, and stores the extracted effect random number value in an effect random value storage area (not shown) provided in the main RAM 53 (not shown). S5). In the present embodiment, the random number for effect is extracted from the range of 0 to 127.

Then, when the extracted various random number values are stored in the predetermined random number value storage area, the main CPU 51 performs an internal lottery process (S6). In this process, the internal winning combination is determined by lottery based on the random number value extracted in S4. The details of the internal lottery process will be described later with reference to FIG. 65 described later.

Next, the main CPU 51 conducts game lock lottery processing (S7). The details of the game lock lottery process will be described later with reference to FIG. 66 described later.

Next, the main CPU 51 conducts reel stop initialization processing (S8). The details of the reel stop initialization process will be described later with reference to FIG. 67 described later.

Next, the main CPU 51 executes a start command transmission process (S9). Specifically, the main CPU 51 sends a start command to the sub control circuit 42. The start command is configured to include parameters for identifying an internal winning combination, a game lock type, a lock time, and the like.

Next, the main CPU 51 performs a wait process (S10). In this processing, if the predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has not elapsed from the start of the previous game, the main CPU 51 consumes the waiting time until the predetermined time elapses. The details of the wait process will be described later with reference to FIG. 68 described later.

Next, the main CPU 51 executes reel rotation start processing (S11). In this process, the main CPU 51 requests rotation start of all reels. The details of the reel rotation start processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 69 described later.

Next, the main CPU 51 performs a pull-in priority storage process (S12). In this process, the main CPU 51 acquires the attraction priority data and stores it in the attraction priority data storage area. The details of the attraction-in priority storage process will be described later with reference to FIG. 70 described later.

Next, the main CPU 51 executes reel stop control processing (S13). In this process, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped based on the timing of pressing the left stop button 17L, the middle stop button 17C, and the right stop button 17R and the internal winning combination. The details of the reel stop control process will be described later with reference to FIG. 73 described later.

Next, the main CPU 51 executes game lock processing (S14). In this process, the main CPU 51 invalidates or delays the progress of the game. The details of the game lock process will be described later with reference to FIG. 82 described later.

Next, the main CPU 51 carries out a winning search process (S15). In this processing, the main CPU 51 stores the data in the symbol code storage area (after the symbol code storage area 2 in FIG. 58) in the display combination storing area (see FIG. 54). Further, in this process, after the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R are all stopped, a combination of symbols displayed on the activated line (winning determination line) and a symbol combination table (see FIGS. 7 to 9). To match. Then, the main CPU 51 may determine whether or not the display combination is displayed on the activated line, and store the determination result in the display combination storage area.

Next, the main CPU 51 executes medal payout processing (S16). The medal payout process shows a specific example of the game medium giving unit according to the present invention. In this process, the hopper 33 is driven and the credit number is updated based on the payout number of the display combination determined in S15, and the medals are paid out. At this time, in the present embodiment, as shown in the symbol combination table (see FIGS. 7 to 9), the number of inserted medals is 1 to 3, and the number of medals paid out differs depending on the display combination. The maximum payout number (payout upper limit) is 15.

Next, the main CPU 51 performs RT control processing (S17). In this process, the main CPU 51 manages the RT gaming state. The details of the RT control process will be described later with reference to FIG. 83 described later.

Next, the main CPU 51 conducts payout end command transmission processing (S18). Specifically, the main CPU 51 transmits a payout end command to the sub control circuit 42.

Next, the main CPU 51 conducts bonus end check processing (S19). In this process, the main CPU 51 refers to various counters for managing the timing of ending the bonus game and checks whether or not the operation of the bonus game is to be ended. The details of the bonus end check processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 84 described later.

Next, the main CPU 51 conducts bonus operation check processing (S20). In this processing, the main CPU 51 checks whether or not to start the operation of the bonus game and whether or not to perform the re-game. The details of the bonus operation check process will be described later with reference to FIG. 85 described later. When the bonus operation check process is completed, the main CPU 51 returns the process to S2 and repeats the processes from S2.

[Medal reception/start check processing]
Next, the medal acceptance/start check process performed in S3 in the main flow (see FIG. 63) will be described with reference to FIG. 64.

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

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

When the main CPU 51 determines in S31 that there is an automatic insertion request (YES in S31), the main CPU 51 performs an automatic insertion process (S32). In this process, the value of the automatic insertion counter is copied to the insertion number counter, and then the value of the automatic insertion counter is cleared. After that, the main CPU 51 performs the process of S39 described below.

On the other hand, in S31, when the main CPU 51 determines that there is no automatic insertion request (NO in S31), the main CPU 51 permits medal acceptance (S33). In this process, the solenoid of the selector 35 (see FIG. 3) is driven, and medals inserted through the medal insertion slot 13 are accepted. The received medals are counted and then guided to the hopper 33.

Next, the main CPU 51 sets the maximum value of the inserted number according to the game state (S34). Specifically, in the BB (RB) game state or the MB (CB) game state, the maximum value of the inserted number is set to "2", and in other game states (general game state and RT1 game state), Set the maximum value to "3".

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

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

Next, the main CPU 51 transmits a medal insertion command to the sub control circuit 42 (S37). 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 (S38). In S38, when the main CPU 51 determines that the inserted number is not the game startable number (NO in S38), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S35, and repeats the processes from S35. On the other hand, in S38, when the main CPU 51 determines that the inserted number is the game startable number (YES in S38), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S39 described below. In the present embodiment, the number of games that can be started in the BB (RB) game state or the MB (CB) game state is “2”, and the number of games that can be started in other game states (RT0 game state to RT3 game state) The player can select from among "1" to "3" (see FIG. 12).

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

On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S39 that the start switch is on (YES in S39), the main CPU 51 performs a medal acceptance prohibition process (S40). By this processing, the solenoid of the selector 35 (see FIG. 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. 63).

[Internal lottery processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 65, the internal lottery process performed in S6 in the main flow (see FIG. 63) will be described. In the present embodiment, the internal lottery process using the various internal lottery tables described below is executed by the main control circuit 41. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 also serves as a unit (internal winning combination determination unit) that executes the internal lottery process.

First, the main CPU 51 sets an internal lottery table according to the gaming state (S41). That is, the main CPU 51 grasps the current game state by referring to the game state flag storage area (see FIG. 55), and determines the type of the internal lottery table based on the internal lottery table determination table (see FIGS. 33 to 35). Determine the number of lotteries. Note that the lottery number indicates the number of times the lottery value is subtracted and whether or not a digit has occurred is determined for each winning number defined by the internal lottery table.

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

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

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

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

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not all the winning numbers have been checked (S46). When it is determined in S46 that the main CPU 51 has not checked all the winning numbers (NO in S47), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S43 and repeats the processes from S43.

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

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

After the processing of S47 or S48, the main CPU 51 refers to the small winning combination/replay internal winning combination determination table (see FIGS. 34 to 37) and acquires the internal winning combination based on the small winning combination/replay data pointer. (S49).

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

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is “00000000” (S51). In S51, when the main CPU 51 determines that the data stored in the internal carryover combination storing area is not "00000000" (NO in S51), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S56 described below.

On the other hand, in S51, when the main CPU 51 determines that the data stored in the carryover combination storing area is “00000000” (YES in S51), the main CPU 51 determines the internal winning combination determination table for bonus ( 33), the internal winning combination is acquired based on the bonus data pointer (S52).

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

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not any of bits 0 to 4 of the carryover combination storing area 1 is "1" (S54). In S54, when the main CPU 51 determines that any of bits 0 to 4 of the carryover combination storing area 1 is not "1" (NO in S54), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S56 described below. ..

On the other hand, in S54, when the main CPU 51 determines that any of bits 0 to 3 of the carryover combination storing area 1 is “1” (YES in S54), the main CPU 51 sets the RT1 game state flag to The game state flag storage area is set and updated (S55). Specifically, "1" is stored (set) in bit 1 of the game state flag storage area 2 (see FIG. 55).

Next, 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 (S56). After that, the main CPU 51 ends the internal lottery process and moves the process to S7 of the main flow (see FIG. 63).

[Game lock lottery processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 66, the game lock lottery processing performed in S7 in the main flow (see FIG. 63) will be described. This game lock lottery processing shows one specific example of the game lock lottery means according to the present invention.

First, the main CPU 51 refers to the game lock lottery table (see FIG. 48 to FIG. 50) according to the game state, and performs the game lock lottery based on the random number for effect (S71).

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the result of the game lock lottery has won any of the game locks (S72). In S72, when the main CPU 51 determines that the result of the game lock lottery has won any of the game locks (YES in S72), the main CPU 51 determines the type of the game lock selected in the game lock flag storage area. "1" is stored in the bit corresponding to (S73).

In S72, when the main CPU 51 determines that the result of the game lock lottery has not been won in any of the game locks (when S72 is NO), or after the process of S73, the main CPU 51 determines the RT3 game state. Is determined (S74). In S74, when the main CPU 51 determines that it is not in the RT3 game state (NO in S74), the main CPU 51 ends the game lock lottery process and moves the process to S8 of the main flow (see FIG. 63). ..

On the other hand, in S74, when the main CPU 51 determines that it is in the RT3 gaming state (YES in S74), the main CPU 51 refers to the weight addition lottery table (see FIG. 51) and based on the random number value for effect. Then, the weight addition lottery is performed (S75). Then, the lottery result of the weight addition lottery is stored in the main RAM. After that, the main CPU 51 ends the game lock lottery process, and moves the process to S8 of the main flow (see FIG. 63).

[Reel stop initialization processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 67, the reel stop initialization process performed in S8 in the main flow (see FIG. 63) will be described.

First, the main CPU 51 refers to the spinner stop number selection table (see FIG. 38) and acquires the spinner stop number based on the internal winning combination obtained in the internal lottery process of S6 in FIG. (S101).

Next, the main CPU 51 refers to the reel stop initialization table (see FIG. 39), and acquires various information corresponding to the spinning cylinder stop number based on the acquired spinning cylinder stop number (S102). Specifically, the main CPU 51 causes the pulling-in priority table selection table number, the pulling-in priority table number, the forward-pressing table selection data, the forward-pressing table change data, and the forward-pressing, which correspond to the acquired turning cylinder stop number. The time table change initial data and the irregular press time table selection data are acquired.

Next, the main CPU 51 stores the rotating identifier “0FFH (11111111B)” in the all symbol code storage area (see FIG. 58) (S103).

Next, the main CPU 51 stores "3" in the stop button non-operation counter provided in the main RAM 53 (S104). After that, the main CPU 51 ends the reel stop initialization process, and moves the process to S9 in the main flow (see FIG. 63). The stop button non-operation counter is a counter for managing the number of stop buttons for which a stop operation has not been detected.

[Wait processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 68, the wait process performed in S10 in the main flow (see FIG. 63) will be described.

First, the main CPU 51 determines whether the value of the wait timer is 0 (S111). This wait timer shows a specific example of the waiting time counting means according to the present invention. An initial value is set in the wait timer in a reel rotation start process (see FIG. 69) described later. In S111, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the wait timer is 0 (YES in S111), the main CPU 51 ends the wait process, and the process proceeds to S11 of the main flow (see FIG. 63). Transfer.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S111 that the value of the wait timer is not 0 (NO in S111), the main CPU 51 determines that the lottery result of the weight lottery in S75 is “win weight addition”. It is determined whether or not (S112).

When the main CPU 51 determines in S112 that the lottery result of weight lottery is not “win for weight addition” (NO in S112), the main CPU 51 shifts the process to S111. On the other hand, in S112, when the main CPU 51 determines that the lottery result of the weight lottery is “win for weight addition” (YES in S112), the main CPU 51 adds a predetermined value to the weight timer (S113). ).

In this embodiment, the predetermined value added to the wait timer is 900. Since the value of the wait timer is subtracted by "1" in S353 of the interrupt process (see FIG. 86) described later that is executed at a constant cycle (1.1172 msec), the period for executing the wait function is 900×1. 0.1172 ms is added.

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether the value of the wait timer is 0 (S114). When the main CPU 51 determines in S114 that the value of the wait timer is not "0" (NO in S114), the main CPU 51 repeats the process of S114, and the value of the wait timer becomes "0". Wait until.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S114 that the value of the wait timer is "0" (YES in S114), the main CPU 51 ends the wait process and executes the process in the main flow (see FIG. 63). ) Move to S11.

[Reel rotation start processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 69, the reel rotation start processing performed in S11 in the main flow (see FIG. 63) will be described.

First, the main CPU 51 requests rotation start of all reels (S121). Then, when the rotation start of all reels is requested, the driving of the three stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R is controlled by an interrupt process (see FIG. 86) described later that is executed at a constant cycle (1.1172 msec). Then, the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R start rotating. At this time, each reel is subjected to acceleration control until the rotation speed thereof reaches a constant speed, and then controlled so that the constant speed is maintained.

Next, the main CPU 51 sets an initial value in the wait timer (S122). After that, the main CPU 51 ends the reel rotation start process, and moves the process to S12 of the main flow (see FIG. 63).

In this embodiment, the initial value set in the wait timer is 3670. The value of the wait timer is decremented by "1" in S353 of the interrupt process (see FIG. 86) described later that is executed at a constant cycle (1.1172 msec). Therefore, when the predetermined value is not added to the wait timer, the period for executing the wait function is 3670×1.1172 ms.

[Import priority storage processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 70, the attraction-in priority storage processing performed in S12 in the main flow (see FIG. 63) will be described.

First, the main CPU 51 stores the stop button non-operation counter in the main RAM 53 as the number of searches (S121). Next, the main CPU 51 conducts search target reel determination processing (S122). In this processing, for example, the main CPU 51 selects a predetermined reel from the reels that are rotating, and determines the selected reel as the search target reel.

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

Next, the main CPU 51 performs a pull-in priority table selection process (S123). In this process, the attraction-in priority table is selected based on the internal winning combination (small combination/replay data pointer) and the operation stop button. The details of the attraction-in priority table selection process will be described later with reference to FIG. 71 described later.

Next, the main CPU 51 sets "0" as the symbol position data and "21" as the number of symbol checks (S124). Then, the main CPU 51 performs a symbol code storage process (S125). In this process, the symbol code corresponding to the current symbol position data, which is located on the effective line (winning determination line) of the reel to be searched, is stored in the symbol code storage area. At this time, symbol codes for the number of effective lines are stored. The details of the symbol code storage process will be described later with reference to FIG. 72 described later.

Next, the main CPU 51 updates the display combination storing area (see FIG. 54) based on the acquired symbol code and the data of the symbol code storing area (see FIG. 58) (S126). At this point, a combination of symbols that can be displayed (displayable winning combination) is stored in the display winning combination storage area on the basis of the stopped symbol regardless of whether or not the internal winning combination is won.

In this 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 obtained from data that defines the correspondence between the symbols of the reels stopped and the corresponding displayable winning combinations, or the symbols of the stopped reels. And the symbol combination table (see FIGS. 7 to 9) may be collated and acquired. In the case of using the former method, the correspondence relationship between the symbol and the displayable winning combination changes for each reel.

Next, the main CPU 51 performs a pull-in priority order acquisition process (S127). In this process, the main CPU 51 draws in priority for a winning combination having a bit of "1" in the display winning combination storing area (see FIG. 54) and having a bit of "1" in the internal winning combination storing area. The attraction priority data is acquired by referring to the ranking table (see FIG. 45).

In addition, when a symbol of a winning combination (for example, a winning combination relating to “cherry” (see FIG. 7)) is displayed on some reels, the reels of “ANY” have a drawing priority order of the winning combination. Do not get data. Further, if there is a possibility that a winning combination will be confirmed for a winning combination that is not internally won, the attraction priority data is set to "stop prohibited (all bits 0)".

Next, the main CPU 51 stores the acquired attraction priority data in the attraction priority data storage area (see FIG. 59) (S128). 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 to each other. Next, the main CPU 51 adds 1 to the symbol position data and subtracts 1 from the number of symbol checks (S129).

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

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

In S131, when the main CPU 51 determines that the search has not been performed the number of times of search (NO in S131), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S122 and repeats the processes from S122. On the other hand, when it is determined in S131 that the main CPU 51 has searched the number of times of search (YES in S131), the main CPU 51 ends the attraction-in priority storage process, and the process proceeds to S13 of the main flow (see FIG. 63). Move to.

[Selection process of pull-in priority table]
Next, with reference to FIG. 71, the attraction priority table selection processing performed in S123 in the flowchart of the attraction priority storage processing (see FIG. 70) will be described.

First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the pull-in priority table number is set, that is, whether or not the pull-in priority table number is directly stored in the reel stop initialization process (S8) (S141). ). In S141, when the main CPU 51 determines that the attraction-in priority table number is set (YES in S141), the main CPU 51 ends the attraction-in priority table selection process and stores the attraction-in priority table. The process moves to S124 of the process (see FIG. 70).

On the other hand, in S141, when the main CPU 51 determines that the pull-in priority table number is not set (NO in S141), the main CPU 51 stores the pressing order storage area (see FIG. 57) and the operation stop button storage. By referring to the area (see FIG. 56), the corresponding attraction-in priority table number is set (S142). After that, the main CPU 51 ends the attraction-in priority table selection processing, and moves the processing to S124 of the attraction-in priority storage processing (see FIG. 70).

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

[Symbol code storage process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 72, the symbol code storage processing performed in S125 in the flowchart of the attraction-in priority storage processing (see FIG. 70) will be described.

First, the main CPU 51 sets valid line data (S151). In the present embodiment, the effective line (winning determination line) includes the five lines (top line, center line, bottom line, cross-down line, cross-up line) as described above. Next, the main CPU 51 sets the check symbol position data of the search target reel based on the search symbol position and the effective line data (S152). For example, when the reel to be searched is the left reel 3L, since it is desired to obtain information on the middle row of the reel to be searched, the check symbol position data indicating the middle row is set.

Next, the main CPU 51 acquires the symbol code of the checking symbol position data (S153). After that, the main CPU 51 ends the symbol code storing process, and moves the process to S126 of the attraction-in priority storing process (see FIG. 70).

[Reel stop control processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 73, the reel stop control process performed in S13 in the main flow (see FIG. 63) will be described. In the present embodiment, the reel stop control process described below is executed by the main control circuit 41. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 also serves as a unit (stop control unit) that executes reel stop control processing.

First, the main CPU 51 performs a stop button detection process (S161). In this processing, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the valid stop button has been pressed, and also determines whether or not the left stop button has been pressed in the first stop operation. The details of the stop button detection process will be described later with reference to FIG. 74 described later.

Next, the main CPU 51, based on the detection result of the stop button detection processing of S161 (the determination result of the stop button that has been pressed effectively), the pressing order storage area (see FIG. 57) and the operation stop button storage area (see FIG. 56). Is updated (S162). Next, the main CPU 51 subtracts "1" from the stop button non-operation counter (S163).

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

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

Next, the main CPU 51 determines the scheduled stop position based on the stop start position and the number of sliding pieces determined in S166, and stores the determined scheduled stop position in the main RAM 53 (S168). In this 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 S168 as the search symbol position (S169). Next, the main CPU 51 conducts the symbol code storage processing described with reference to FIG. 72 (S170). After that, the main CPU 51 updates the symbol code storage area (see FIG. 58) using the symbol code acquired in S170 (S171).

Next, the main CPU 51 executes control change processing (S172). The details of the control change processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 80 described later. Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the pressed stop button has been released (S173). In S173, when the main CPU 51 determines that the pressed stop button is not released (NO in S173), the main CPU 51 repeats the process of S173 and waits until the pressed stop button is released. To do.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S173 that the pressed stop button is released (YES in S173), the main CPU 51 performs reel stop command transmission processing (S174). In this process, the main CPU 51 sends a reel stop command to the sub control circuit 42. At this time, the data structure of the reel stop command to be transmitted is the same as that of the reel stop command transmitted in S167. However, the ON edge/OFF edge information included in the reel stop command transmitted in S174 is different from the ON edge/OFF edge information included in the reel stop command transmitted in S167.

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is "0" (S175). When the main CPU 51 determines in S175 that the non-operation counter is not "0" (NO in S175), the main CPU 51 performs the attraction-in priority storage process described with reference to FIG. 70 (S176). .. After that, the main CPU 51 returns the processing to S161 and repeats the processing from S161.

On the other hand, in S175, when the main CPU 51 determines that the non-operation counter is "0" (YES in S175), the main CPU 51 performs the third stop game lock command transmission process (S177).

In the third stop game lock command transmission process, the main CPU 51 refers to the game lock flag storage area (see FIG. 60), and in the previous game lock lottery process (see FIG. 66), the winning game lock type is “game lock”. 11", "game lock 12", and "game lock 13".

When the winning game lock type is not any of “game lock 11”, “game lock 12”, and “game lock 13”, the main CPU 51 ends the third stop lock command transmission process.
On the other hand, when the winning game lock type is any of “game lock 11”, “game lock 12”, and “game lock 13”, the main CPU 51 identifies the display combination. In addition, at the time of execution of the third stop game lock command transmission process, it is possible to specify the stop symbol of each reel, and therefore the display combination can be specified.

In addition, the main CPU 51 refers to the game lock type change table, and corresponds to the display combination that identifies the winning game lock type (any one of "game lock 11", "game lock 12", and "game lock 13"). Change to the game lock type. For example, when "game lock 12" is won as the game lock type and the display combination is "C_CT rep 1", "game lock 12" is changed to "game lock 5".

Then, after changing the game lock type, the main CPU 51 transmits a third stop game lock command to the sub control circuit 42, and ends the third stop lock command transmission process. The third stop game lock command to be transmitted includes a parameter indicating the changed game lock type.
After finishing the third stop lock command transmission process, the main CPU 51 ends the reel stop control process and moves the process to S14 of the main flow (see FIG. 63).

[Stop button detection processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 74, the stop button detection process executed in S161 in the flowchart of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 73) will be described.

First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not there is a pressed stop button (S181). When the main CPU 51 determines in S181 that there is no pressed stop button (NO in S181), the main CPU 51 terminates the stop button detection process and executes the reel stop control process (see FIG. 73). Moves to S162.

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

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

In S183, when the main CPU 51 determines that the left stop button 17L is not pressed (NO in S183), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S185 described below. On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S183 that the left stop button 17L has been pressed (YES in S183), the main CPU 51 sets the left stop button 17L as the effectively pressed stop button (S184). .. Then, after the processing of S184, the main CPU 51 ends the stop button detection processing, and moves the processing to S162 of the reel stop control processing (see FIG. 73).

When S182 or S183 is NO, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not a plurality of stop buttons have been pressed (S185). When the main CPU 51 determines in S185 that a plurality of stop buttons have been pressed (YES in S185), the main CPU 51 terminates the stop button detection process and performs the reel stop control process (see FIG. 73). Moves to S162. That is, when a plurality of stop buttons are pressed in a stop operation other than the first stop operation, or when the stop button pressed in the first stop operation does not include the left stop button, The pressing operation is treated as an invalid operation.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S185 that the plurality of stop buttons are not pressed (NO in S185), the main CPU 51 determines that the pressed stop button is the stop button of the spinning reel. It is determined whether or not (S186). In S186, when the main CPU 51 determines that the pressed stop button is not the stop button of the spinning reel (when S186 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the stop button detection process and stops the process. The process moves to S162 of the control process (see FIG. 73). That is, when the pressed stop button is the stop button corresponding to the stopped reel, the pressing operation of the stop button is treated as an invalid operation.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S186 that the pressed stop button is the stop button of the spinning reel (when YES is determined in S186), the main CPU 51 effectively presses the pressed stop button. Set as a stop button (S187). Then, after the processing of S187, the main CPU 51 ends the stop button detection processing, and moves the processing to S162 of the reel stop control processing (see FIG. 73).

As described above, in S181 to S184 of the stop button detection processing of the present embodiment, when a plurality of stop buttons including the left stop button 17L are simultaneously pressed in the reel first stop operation, the left stop button 17L is pressed. Is enabled and pressing of other stop buttons is disabled. Then, this processing is executed by the main CPU 51. That is, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 51 determines that the pressing operation of the left stop button 17L is an effective pressing operation when a plurality of stop buttons including the left stop button 17L are pressed simultaneously in the first reel stop operation. It also serves as a means to do.

[Slip piece number determination process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 75, the sliding piece number determination processing performed in S166 in the flowchart of the reel stop control processing (see FIG. 73) will be described.

First, the main CPU 51 selects the line mask data corresponding to the operation stop button based on the line mask data table (not shown) (S191). In this process, for example, when the left stop button 17L is pressed, the main CPU 51 sets "1" to the bit 7 corresponding to the "left reel A line" of the stop data as line mask data "10000000". Select. Further, for example, when the middle stop button 17C is pressed, the main CPU 51 selects, as the line mask data, "00010000" in which "1" is set in the bit 4 corresponding to the "middle reel A line" of the stop data. To do. Further, for example, when the right stop button 17R is pressed, the main CPU 51 selects, as line mask data, "00000010" in which "1" is set to bit 1 corresponding to "right reel A line" of the stop data. To do.

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not it is the first stop (the stop button non-operation counter is "2") (S192). When the main CPU 51 determines in S192 that it is not the first stop (NO in S192), the main CPU 51 performs the second/third stop processing (S193). The details of the second and third stop processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 76 described later. After that, the main CPU 51 performs the process of S201 described below.

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

In S194, when the main CPU 51 determines that the operation stop button is the left stop button (YES in S194), the main CPU 51 obtains the forward selection table selection data and the symbol counter (S195). In this process, the forward selection table selection data is obtained by referring to the reel stop initialization table (see FIG. 39). Next, the main CPU 51 refers to the forward pressing first stop table corresponding to the forward pressing table selection data, and acquires the sliding piece number determination data and the change status based on the symbol counter (S196). After that, the main CPU 51 performs the process of S201 described below.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S<b>194 that the operation stop button is not the left stop button (NO in S<b>194 ), the main CPU 51 acquires the irregular press time table selection data and selects the irregular press time table selection. The irregular pressing stop table corresponding to the data is set (S197). In this process, the irregular press table selection data is acquired by referring to the reel stop initialization table (see FIG. 39).

Next, the main CPU 51 performs a line change bit check process (S198). The details of the line change bit check processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 77 described later. Next, the main CPU 51 conducts line mask data change processing (S199). The details of the line mask data changing process will be described later with reference to FIG. 78 described later. After that, the main CPU 51 refers to the set irregular press-time stop table, and obtains the sliding piece number determination data based on the line mask data and the stop start position (S200).

Next, the main CPU 51 performs a priority attraction-in control process (S201). In this processing, 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. 79 described later. After that, the main CPU 51 ends the sliding frame number determination process, and moves the process to S167 of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 73).

[Second and third stop processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 76, the second/third stop processing performed in S193 in the flowchart of the sliding piece number determination processing (see FIG. 75) will be described.

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

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

On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in step S212 that the button has been pressed forward (YES in step S212), the main CPU 51 performs line change bit check processing (step S213). The details of the line change bit check processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 77 described later.

Next, the main CPU 51 conducts line mask data change processing (S214). The details of the line mask data changing process will be described later with reference to FIG. 78 described later. Next, the main CPU 51 conducts a sliding piece number search process (S215). In this process, the stop table (see FIGS. 40, 42 and 43) is referred to, and the slide piece number determination data is determined based on the stop start position.

For example, when the line mask data is “00010000” corresponding to the “middle reel A line”, the main CPU 51 refers to the column of the “middle reel A line” of bit 4. Then, for each symbol position in the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces from the stop start position, a search is sequentially performed to see if the corresponding data is "1". Next, the main CPU 51 calculates the difference from the symbol position where the corresponding data is “1” to the stop start position, and determines the calculated value as the sliding piece number determination data. Then, after the processing of S215, the main CPU 51 terminates the second and third stop processing, and moves the processing to S201 of the sliding piece number determination processing (see FIG. 75).

[Line change bit check processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 77, the line change bit performed in S198 in the flowchart for determining the number of sliding pieces (see FIG. 75) and S213 in the flowchart for the second and third stop processing (see FIG. 76). The check process will be described.

First, the main CPU 51 determines whether the change status is "1" or "2" (S221). When the main CPU 51 determines in S221 that the change status is "1" or "2" (YES in S221), the main CPU 51 sets the corresponding line status (S222). In this processing, in the present embodiment, the A line status is set when the change status is "1", and the B line status is set when the change status is "2". Then, after the processing of S222, the main CPU 51 ends the line change bit check processing, and the processing is S199 of the sliding frame number determination processing (see FIG. 75), or a flowchart of the second and third stop processing (see FIG. 76). The process proceeds to S214 in ().

On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S221 that the change status is not "1" or "2" (NO in S221), the main CPU 51 determines whether the line change bit is ON. (S223). In this process, the main CPU 51 refers to the column corresponding to the “middle reel line change bit” or the “right reel line change bit” in the stop table (see FIGS. 42 and 43), and the data corresponding to the stop start position is found. It is determined whether it is "1". Then, when the main CPU 51 determines that the data corresponding to the stop start position is not “1”, that is, the line change bit is not on (when the determination in S223 is NO), the main CPU 51 causes the line change bit check process. Then, the process proceeds to S199 of the sliding piece number determination process (see FIG. 75) or to the process of S214 in the flowchart of the second and third stop processes (see FIG. 76).

On the other hand, in S223, when the main CPU 51 determines that the data corresponding to the stop start position is “1”, that is, the line change bit is on (YES in S223), the main CPU 51 determines that the B The line status is set (S224). The B line status is data used to change the line mask data. Then, after the processing of S224, the main CPU 51 ends the line change bit check processing, and the processing is S199 of the sliding frame number determination processing (see FIG. 75), or a flowchart of the second and third stop processing (see FIG. 76). The process proceeds to S214 in ().

[Line mask data change processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 78, the line mask data performed in S199 in the flowchart of the sliding frame number determination process (see FIG. 75) and S214 in the flowchart of the second and third stop processes (see FIG. 76). The change process will be described.

First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the C line status is set (S231). Note that the C line status is set in the second post-stop control change process (see FIG. 81) described later when the forward push is performed.

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

In S232, when the main CPU 51 determines that the operation stop button at the time of the second stop is the middle stop button (YES in S232), the main CPU 51 rotates the line mask data to the right twice (S233). ). If the operation stop button at the time of the second stop is the middle stop button, the operation stop button at the time of the third stop is the right stop button. Therefore, the line mask data is changed from "00000010" to "10000000" by the process of S233. As a result, the column of bit 7 corresponding to the "right reel C line data" in the stop table for second/third stop during forward pressing (see FIG. 42) is referred to. Then, after the processing of S233, the main CPU 51 ends the line mask data change processing, and the processing is S200 of the sliding frame number determination processing (see FIG. 75), or a flowchart of the second and third stop processing (see FIG. 76). ) To the processing of S215.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S232 that the operation stop button for the second stop is not the middle stop button (NO in S232), the main CPU 51 rotates the line mask data to the left twice. (S234). If the operation stop button at the time of the second stop is not the middle stop button when the button is pressed forward, the operation stop button at the time of the third stop becomes the middle stop button. Therefore, the line mask data is changed from "00010000" to "01000000" by the process of S234. As a result, the column of bit 6 corresponding to the "middle reel C line data" in the stop table for the second and third stops at the time of forward pressing is referred to. Then, after the processing of S234, the main CPU 51 terminates the line mask data changing processing, and the processing is S200 of the sliding frame number determination processing (see FIG. 75), or a flowchart of the second and third stop processing (see FIG. 76). ) To the processing of S215.

When the main CPU 51 determines in S231 that the C line status is not set (NO in S231), the main CPU 51 determines whether the B line status is set (S235). .. In S235, when the main CPU 51 determines that the B line status is not set (NO in S235), the main CPU 51 ends the line mask data changing process and executes the process of determining the number of sliding frames (Fig. 75)) or the processing of S215 in the flowchart of the second/third stop processing (see FIG. 76).

On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S235 that the B line status is set (YES in S235), the main CPU 51 rotates the line mask data once to the right (S236). By this processing, for example, when the line mask data is “00000010”, it is changed to “00000001”. As a result, the column corresponding to the “B line data” in the stop table (see FIGS. 42 and 43) is referenced. Then, after the processing of S236, the main CPU 51 ends the line mask data changing processing, and the processing is S200 of the sliding frame number determination processing (see FIG. 75), or a flowchart of the second and third stop processing (see FIG. 76). ) To the processing of S215.

[Priority access control processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 79, the priority attraction-in control processing performed in S201 in the flowchart (see FIG. 75) of the sliding piece number determination processing will be described.

First, the main CPU 51 sets a search order table (see FIGS. 46 and 47) according to the gaming state (S241). Next, the main CPU 51 sets initial values for the search order counter and the number of checks (S242). Specifically, the main CPU 51 sets "1" as an initial value in the search order counter. Further, the main CPU 51 sets the number of checks as the initial value of the data length of the search order table. Specifically, "5" is set as the initial value of the number of checks.

Next, the main CPU 51 sets the start address of the stop order table (not shown) and adds the addresses of the search order table based on the sliding piece number determination data (S243).

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

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

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

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

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

On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S249 that the number of checks is "0" (YES in S249), the main CPU 51 restores the number of slide pieces that have been retracted (S250). After that, the main CPU 51 ends the priority attraction-in control process and the sliding piece number determination process (see FIG. 75).

[Control change processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 80, the control change processing performed in S172 in the flowchart of the reel stop control processing (see FIG. 73) will be described.

First, the main CPU 51 determines whether it is after the third stop (S261). In S261, when the main CPU 51 determines that it is after the third stop (YES in S261), the main CPU 51 ends the control change process and performs the process in S173 of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 73). Move to.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S261 that the third stop has not been performed (NO in S261), the main CPU 51 determines whether the second stop has been performed (S262). In S262, when the main CPU 51 determines that the second stop has been performed (YES in S262), the main CPU 51 performs the second post-stop control process (S263). The details of the second post-stop control process will be described later with reference to FIG. 81 described later. Then, after the processing of S263, the main CPU 51 ends the control change processing, and moves the processing to S173 of the reel stop control processing (see FIG. 73).

On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S262 that the second stop has not been performed (NO in S262), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the forward push has been performed (S264). In S264, when the main CPU 51 determines that it is not the normal push (when S264 is NO determination), the main CPU 51 ends the control change process and moves the process to S173 of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 73). ..

On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in step S264 that the forward press is performed (YES in step S264), the main CPU 51 determines the forward press control change table according to the forward press table change data (see FIG. 41). Is acquired and the number of searches is set (S265).

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

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

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

Next, the main CPU 51 sets "0" to the C line check data (S271). Then, after the processing of S271, the main CPU 51 ends the control change processing, and moves the processing to S173 of the reel stop control processing (see FIG. 73).

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

Next, the main CPU 51 sets the corresponding stop table based on the second/third stop table numbers for forward pressing (S273). Then, after the processing of S273, the main CPU 51 ends the control change processing, and moves the processing to S173 of the reel stop control processing (see FIG. 73).

[Control change processing after second stop]
Next, with reference to FIG. 81, the second post-stop control change process performed in S263 in the control change process flowchart (see FIG. 80) will be described.

First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the forward push is performed (S291). In S291, when the main CPU 51 determines that the button has not been pressed forward (NO in S291), the main CPU 51 ends the second post-stop control change process and the control change process (see FIG. 80). To do.

On the other hand, in S291, when it is determined that the main CPU 51 is the normal push (when the determination in S291 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines whether the C line check data is on (the change status is “3”). It is determined whether or not (S292). The C line check data is acquired by the process of S272 of the control change process (see FIG. 80). Then, in S292, when the main CPU 51 determines that the C line check data is not ON (when S292 is NO determination), the main CPU 51 terminates the second post-stop control change process, and simultaneously executes the control change process (FIG. (See 80) also ends.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S292 that the C line check data is on (YES in S292), the main CPU 51 turns on the line change bit corresponding to the stop start position at the second stop. It is determined whether or not (S293). In S293, when the main CPU 51 determines that the line change bit corresponding to the stop start position at the time of the second stop is not ON (NO in S293), the main CPU 51 ends the second post-stop control change process. At the same time, the control change process (see FIG. 80) also ends.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S293 that the line change bit corresponding to the stop start position at the time of the second stop is ON (YES in S293), the main CPU 51 stores the stored forward push "1" is added to the second and third stop table numbers for stop and the corresponding stop table is set (S294). Next, the main CPU 51 sets the C line status (S295). Then, after the processing of S295, the main CPU 51 terminates the second post-stop control modification processing and also terminates the control modification processing (see FIG. 80).

[Game lock processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 82, the game lock processing performed in S14 in the main flow (see FIG. 63) will be described. This game lock processing shows one specific example of the game lock generating means according to the present invention.

First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the data stored in the game lock flag storage area is "00000000" (S301). In S301, when the main CPU 51 determines that the data stored in the game lock flag storage area is “00000000” (YES in S301), the main CPU 51 ends the game lock process and executes the process. The process moves to S15 in the main flow (see FIG. 63).

On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S301 that the data stored in the game lock flag storage area is not "00000000" (NO in S301), the main CPU 51 sets the determined game lock type. The associated value is set in the lock timer (S302). That is, a value corresponding to the period for executing the determined game lock type is set in the lock timer.

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether the value of the lock timer is "0" (S303). When the main CPU 51 determines in S303 that the value of the lock timer is not "0" (NO in S303), the main CPU 51 repeats the process of S303 until the value of the lock timer becomes "0". stand by.

On the other hand, in S303, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the lock timer is “0” (YES in S303), the main CPU 51 ends the game lock process and executes the process in the main flow (FIG. 63). Refer to S15).

The gaming machine of the present invention may set the reel effect pattern after setting a value associated with the determined game lock type in the lock timer (S302). In this reel effect pattern, data for performing a predetermined reel effect using the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is set. As the predetermined reel effect, for example, an effect of vibrating all reels 3L, 3C, 3R can be applied. The "vibration" is an operation of causing the reels 3L, 3C, 3R to vibrate by repeating forward rotation and reverse rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R at high speed.

[RT control processing]
Next, the RT control process performed in S17 in the main flow (see FIG. 63) will be described with reference to FIG. 83. In the present embodiment, the RT control process described below is executed by the main control circuit 41.

First, the main CPU 51 refers to the RT transition table (see FIG. 11) and checks the transition condition of the RT gaming state that can be established in the transition source (current) RT gaming state (S311).

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the RT game state transition condition is satisfied (S312). In S312, when the main CPU 51 determines that the transition condition of the RT gaming state is not satisfied (NO in S312), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S314 described below.

On the other hand, in S312, when the main CPU 51 determines that the transition condition of the RT gaming state is satisfied (YES in S312), the main CPU 51 refers to the RT transition table (see FIG. 11) and transitions. Based on the condition, the RT game state flag of the transfer destination is set to a predetermined bit of the game state flag storage area (see FIG. 55), and the game state flag storage area is updated (S313).

Next, the main CPU 51 performs display command transmission processing (S314). Specifically, the main CPU 51 sends a display command to the sub control circuit 42. The display command includes parameters for specifying the display combination, the number of payouts, and the like. Then, after the processing of S314, the main CPU 51 ends the RT control processing, and moves the processing to S18 of the main flow (see FIG. 63).

[Bonus end check processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 84, the bonus end check processing performed in S19 in the main flow (see FIG. 63) will be described. This bonus end check process shows one specific example of the special game state end means according to the present invention.

First, the main CPU 51 refers to the game state flag storage area (see FIG. 63) and refers to “BB” (“C_Don 1”, “C_Don 2”, “C_Red 7”) or “MB” (“C_BAR1”). , "C_BAR2") is operating (S321). In S321, when the main CPU 51 determines that "BB" or "MB" is not in operation (NO in S321), the main CPU 51 ends the bonus end check process and executes the process in the main flow (Fig. 63). (See) S20.

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

In S322, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the bonus end number counter is less than “0” (YES in S322), the main CPU 51 performs bonus end time processing (S323). In this process, the main CPU 51 clears the bonus end number counter, and turns off the game state flag (BB game state flag or MB game state flag) corresponding to the operating "BB" or "MB". In addition, when the value of the bonus end number counter is less than “0”, it means that the payout of medals has exceeded 344 during the BB game state or the payout of medals has exceeded 105 during the MB game state flag. means.

Next, the main CPU 51 conducts bonus end command transmission processing (S324). In this process, the main CPU 51 sends a bonus end command to the sub control circuit 42. The bonus end command includes information indicating that the bonus game has ended, and the like.

Next, the main CPU 51 executes initialization processing at the end of the bonus (S325). Then, after the processing of S325, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus end check processing, and moves the processing to S20 of the main flow (see FIG. 63).

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

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the value of the winning number counter or the value of the possible game number counter is "0" (S327). In S327, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the winning number counter or the value of the possible game number counter is not “0” (NO in S327), the main CPU 51 ends the bonus end check process. , And moves the process to S20 in the main flow (see FIG. 63).

On the other hand, in S327, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the winning number counter or the value of the possible game number counter is “0” (YES in S327), the main CPU 51 performs the RB end process. Alternatively, the process at the end of CB is performed (S328). Specifically, the gaming state flag (RB gaming state flag) corresponding to "RB" or the gaming state flag (CB gaming state flag) corresponding to "CB" is turned off, the possible winning number counter and the possible gaming number counter Perform processing such as clearing. After that, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus end check process, and moves the process to S20 of the main flow (see FIG. 63).

[Bonus activation check processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 85, the bonus operation check process performed in S20 in the main flow (see FIG. 63) will be described. This bonus operation check process shows one specific example of the special game state starting means according to the present invention.

First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not “BB” (“C_Don 1”, “C_Don 2”, “C_Red 7”) is operating (S331). In S331, when the main CPU 51 determines that "BB" is not operating (NO in S331), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S334 described below.

On the other hand, in S331, when the main CPU 51 determines that "BB" is operating (YES in S331), the main CPU 51 determines whether "RB" is operating (S332). ). In S332, when the main CPU 51 determines that “RB” is in operation (YES in S332), the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check process, and the process proceeds to the main flow (see FIG. 63). Move to S2.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S332 that "RB" is not operating (NO in S332), the main CPU 51 performs the RB operation process based on the bonus operation table (see FIG. 10). Is performed (S333). Then, after the processing of S333, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check processing, and moves the processing to S2 of the main flow (see FIG. 63).

When the determination in S331 is NO, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not “MB” (“C_BAR1”, “C_BAR2”) is operating (S334). In S334, when the main CPU 51 determines that “MB” is not operating (NO in S334), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S337 described below.

On the other hand, in S334, when the main CPU 51 determines that "MB" is operating (YES in S334), the main CPU 51 determines whether "CB" is operating (S335). ). In S335, when the main CPU 51 determines that "CB" is in operation (YES in S335), the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check process, and the process proceeds to the main flow (see FIG. 63). Move to S2.

On the other hand, in S335, when the main CPU 51 determines that “CB” is not in operation (NO in S335), the main CPU 51 performs the CB operation process based on the bonus operation table (see FIG. 10). Is performed (S336). Then, after the processing of S336, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check processing, and moves the processing to S2 of the main flow (see FIG. 63).

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

On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S337 that the bonus game is a winning game (YES in S337), the main CPU 51 determines the winning bonus game based on the bonus operation table (see FIG. 10). A corresponding bonus activation process is performed (S338). In this embodiment, in this process, the main CPU 51 refers to the bonus operation table (see FIG. 10) and sets “1” to the corresponding bit in the game state flag storage area (see FIG. 55), The value of the bonus end number counter is set to a predetermined value (“344” in the case of “C_Don 1”, “C_Don 2”, “C_Red 7”, “105” in the case of “C_BAR1”, “C_BAR2”). ). Further, in this processing, the RB operation time processing described in S333 or the CB operation time processing described in S336 is performed.

Next, the main CPU 51 clears the value in the carryover combination storing area (S336). Next, the main CPU 51 conducts bonus start command transmission processing (S337). In this process, the main CPU 51 sends a bonus start command to the sub control circuit 42. The bonus start command includes information indicating that the bonus game has started. Then, after S337, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check process, and moves the process to S2 of the main flow (see FIG. 63).

When S337 is NO, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the winning combination is a winning combination (S341). In S341, when the main CPU 51 determines that the combination relating to the replay is not a winning combination (NO in S341), the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check process, and the process of the main flow (see FIG. 63) is performed. Move to S2.

On the other hand, in S341, when the main CPU 51 determines that the combination relating to the re-play is a winning combination (YES in S341), the main CPU 51 requests automatic insertion of medals (S342). That is, the main CPU 51 copies the inserted number counter to the automatic inserted number counter. Then, after the processing of S342, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check processing, and moves the processing to S2 of the main flow (see FIG. 63).

[Interrupt processing under the control of the main CPU (1.1172 msec)]
Next, with reference to FIG. 86, an interrupt process performed at regular intervals (every 1.1172 msec) under the control of a timer (not shown) incorporated in the main CPU 51 will be described.

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

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

Next, the main CPU 51 executes reel control processing (S355). In this process, the main CPU 51 starts the rotation of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R when the rotation start of all reels is requested, and thereafter, the respective reels rotate at a constant speed. The three stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R are drive-controlled. When the number of sliding symbols is determined, the main CPU 51 updates the symbol counter of the corresponding reel by the number of sliding symbols. Then, the main CPU 51 waits for the updated symbol counter to match the value corresponding to the planned stop position (the symbol at the planned stop position reaches the area on the effective line (winning determination line) of the display window). The drive control of the corresponding stepping motor is performed so that the rotation of the corresponding reel is decelerated and stopped. Further, in the present embodiment, in the processing of S355, in addition to the above-described normal acceleration processing, constant speed processing, and stop processing, when a reel effect pattern is set during acceleration processing, the reel effect pattern is handled. It also performs reel effect control and lock control processing.

Next, the main CPU 51 performs a lamp/7-segment driving process (S356). In this process, the main CPU 51 drives and controls the 7-segment display 6 to display the number of payouts, the number of credits, and the like. Next, the main CPU 51 conducts register restoration processing (S357). Then, after that, the main CPU 51 ends the interrupt process.

<Explanation of operation of sub-control circuit>
87 to 91, the contents of various processes (tasks) that the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 42 executes using a program will be described.

[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). When the sub CPU 81 determines in step S<b>503 that the command different from the previous command is not received (NO in step S<b>503 ), the sub CPU 81 returns the processing to step S<b>501 and repeats the processing from step S<b>501.

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

[Production registration task]
Next, the effect registration task performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG. 88.

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). When the sub CPU 81 determines in S512 that there is no message in the message queue (NO in S512), the sub CPU 81 performs the process of S515 described below.

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

Next, the sub CPU 81 performs effect content determination processing (S514). In this process, the sub CPU 81 determines effect contents, registers effect data, and the like according to the type of the received command. The details of the effect content determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. 89 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 the lamp data (S517). Note that these registration processes are performed based on the effect data registered in the effect content determination process of S514. After S517, the sub CPU 81 returns the processing to S511, and repeats the processing from S511.

[Production content determination processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 89, the effect content determination processing performed in S514 in the flowchart of the effect registration task (see FIG. 88) will be described.

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

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

Next, the sub CPU 81 registers the effect data at the time of start according to the registered effect number (S523). The effect data is data that specifies animation data, sound data, and lamp data. Therefore, when the effect data is registered, the corresponding animation data and the like are determined, and the effect such as display on the display device is executed. Then, after the process of S523, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, and moves the process to S515 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 88).

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

When the sub CPU 81 determines in S524 that the reel stop command is received (YES in S524), the sub CPU 81 determines whether the reel stop command is received according to the registered effect number and operation stop button type. The effect data is registered (S525). After that, the sub CPU 81 terminates the effect contents determination process, and moves the process to S515 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 88).

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

In S526, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the display command is being received (YES in S526), the sub CPU 81 performs the display command receiving process (S527). In this process, the sub CPU 81 randomly determines and registers an effect number based on a display combination or the like. Here, the effect number is data that specifies the effect contents to be executed this time. After that, the sub CPU 81 terminates the effect contents determination process, and moves the process to S515 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 88).

On the other hand, when it is determined in S526 that the display command is not received (NO in S526), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the payout end command is received (S528). In S528, when the sub CPU 81 determines that it is time to receive the payout end command (YES in S528), the sub CPU 81 performs a payout end command reception time process (S529). After that, the sub CPU 81 terminates the effect contents determination process, and moves the process to S515 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 88).

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

In S530, when the sub CPU 81 determines that it is time to receive the bonus start command (YES in S530), the sub CPU 81 registers effect data for bonus start (S531). After that, the sub CPU 81 terminates the effect contents determination process, and moves the process to S515 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 88).

On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S530 that the bonus start command is not received (NO in S530), the sub CPU 81 determines whether the bonus end command is received (S532). In S532, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the bonus end command is received (YES in S532), the sub CPU 81 registers effect data for bonus end (S533). After that, the sub CPU 81 terminates the effect contents determination process, and moves the process to S515 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 88).

When the sub CPU 81 determines in S532 that the bonus end command is not received (NO in S532), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the non-operation command is received (S534). In S534, when the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not the time of receiving the no-operation command (NO in S534), the sub CPU 81 terminates the effect content determination process and executes the process of the effect registration task (see FIG. 88). Move to S515.

On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S534 that the non-operation command is received (YES in S534), the sub CPU 81 performs the non-operation command reception process (S535). Details of the non-operation command reception process will be described later with reference to FIG. 91 described later. After the process of S535, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, and moves the process to S515 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 88).

[Process when display command is received]
Next, with reference to FIG. 90, the display command reception process performed in S527 in the flow chart of the effect content determination process (see FIG. 89) will be described.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether it is the RT1 gaming state or the RT2 gaming state (S541). In S541, when the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not in the RT1 gaming state or the RT2 gaming state (NO in S541), the sub CPU 81 terminates the display command receiving process and the effect content determination process (see FIG. 89). ) Also ends.

On the other hand, in S541, when the sub CPU 81 determines that it is in the RT1 gaming state or the RT2 gaming state (YES in S541), the sub CPU 81 determines whether the final game and the display combination is replay. (S542). In the present embodiment, when 20G (game) is consumed in the RT1 gaming state and the RT2 gaming state, the RT0 gaming state is entered. Therefore, the final game is the 20G (game) game in the RT1 gaming state or the RT2 gaming state.

In S542, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the final game and the display combination is replay (YES in S542), the sub CPU 81 performs the process of S545 described below. On the other hand, in S542, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the final game and the display combination are not replays (NO determination in S542), the sub CPU 81 causes the RT game state before receiving the display command (in the sub control circuit 42). What is stored) determines whether or not it is in the RT1 gaming state (S543).

In S543, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the RT gaming state before receiving the display command is not the RT1 gaming state (NO in S543), the sub CPU 81 ends the display command receiving process, and the effect contents. The determination process (see FIG. 89) also ends.

On the other hand, in S543, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the RT game state before receiving the display command is the RT1 game state (YES in S543), the sub CPU 81 displays “C_maintain lip” as the display combination. It is determined whether there is any (S544). In S544, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the display combination is not "C_maintain lip" (NO determination in S544), the sub CPU 81 performs the process of S546 described below.

In S544, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the display combination is “C_maintenance lip” (YES determination in S544), or when S542 determines YES, the sub CPU 81 causes the BET lamp 8 at automatic insertion. Is turned off and the output of the BET sound is stopped (S545). The BET sound is a sound output when a medal is inserted. After that, the sub CPU 81 ends the display command reception process and the effect content determination process (see FIG. 89).

When S544 is NO, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the display combination is "C_CT rep 1" to "C_CT rep 8" or "C_cherry rep" (S546). In the present embodiment, “C_CT rep 1” to “C_CT rep 8” or “C_cherry rep” are the transition replays.

When the sub CPU 81 determines in S546 that the display combination is not "C_CT rep 1" to "C_CT rep 8" or "C_cherry rep" (NO in S546), the sub CPU 81 determines that the display command is received. The process ends, and the effect contents determination process (see FIG. 89) also ends.

On the other hand, in S546, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the display combination is “C_CT rep 1” to “C_CT rep 8” or “C_cherry rep” (YES in S546), the sub CPU 81 automatically inserts. At this time, the lighting of the BET lamp 8 and the output of the BET sound are stopped, and the payout sound is output (S547). The payout sound is a sound output when paying out medals.
After that, the sub CPU 81 ends the display command reception process and the effect content determination process (see FIG. 89).

[Processing when no operation command is received]
Next, with reference to FIG. 91, the non-operation command reception process performed in S535 in the effect content determination process flowchart (see FIG. 89) will be described.

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

When the sub CPU 81 determines in S561 that the BET lamp cannot be turned on (when S561 is NO), the sub CPU 81 ends the no-operation command reception process, and the effect content determination process (see FIG. 89). Also ends.

On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S561 that the BET lamp can be turned on (YES in S561), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the BET button (MAX bet button 14 or 1BET button 15) has been pressed. It is determined (S562). When the sub CPU 81 determines in S562 that the BET button has not been pressed (NO in S562), the sub CPU 81 ends the no-operation command reception process, and the effect content determination process (see FIG. 89). Also ends.

When the sub CPU 81 determines in S562 that the BET button has been pressed (YES in S562), the sub CPU 81 turns on the BET lamp 8 and outputs a BET sound (S563). After that, the sub CPU 81 ends the non-operation command reception process and the effect content determination process (see FIG. 89).

[Direction using game lock]
Next, the effect using the game lock will be described.
As described above, in the present embodiment, the content of the effect during locking by the reel backlight is associated with the game lock type determined by the main control circuit 41 (see FIG. 62). With this, when the game lock type is determined in the main control circuit 41, the effect number and the effect pattern are uniquely acquired. As a result, it is possible to synchronize the time for executing the game lock with the time for performing the locked effect.

Therefore, it is possible to prevent a locking effect (for example, an effect that turns on and off the reel backlight) from being executed during the lock period, and prevent the locking effect from being executed while the lock is not being executed. it can.

In addition, the sub control circuit 42 is based on the game lock type determined by the main control circuit 41, and is a game lock other than the effect (effect using a plurality of display columns) using the reel backlight performed during the game lock. The content of the performance to be performed inside is decided by lottery. As a result, it is possible to secure the degree of freedom with respect to the decision date of the effect performed during the game lock. Further, the effect using the game lock is decided in two stages by the main control circuit 41 and the sub control circuit 42, the decision of the effect becomes complicated, and the interest of the game can be improved.

In addition, as the effects other than the effects using the reel backlight, which are performed during the game lock, for example, effects of sounds output from the speakers 20L and 20R, effects of turning on/off the lamp group 21, and the display device 10 are used. You can list the effects.

In addition, the sub control circuit 42 determines an effect other than the locked effect (for example, an effect during lever operation or an effect during stop operation) based on the game lock type determined by the main control circuit 41. Good. As a result, the effects before and after executing the game lock can be effects related to the game lock, and the degree of freedom in effect determination can be secured. Further, the determination of the effect becomes complicated, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the winning number “5” is won in the inserted number “3” between the BB1 flags, between the BB2 flags, and between the MB flags, “2” (abbreviation as a small pointer/replay data pointer). “F_RT Rep”) is acquired (see FIGS. 24, 27 and 30). Therefore, if the winning number "5" is won in the number of inserted "3" between the BB1 flags, between the BB2 flags, and between the MB flags, "C_normal rep 1", "C_normal rep 2", "C_maintenance rep , “C_cherry rep”, and “C_CT rep 1” to “C_CT rep 8” are determined as internal winning combinations (see FIG. 37).

Then, "2" is determined as the spinning cylinder stop number (see FIG. 38), and "00" is determined as the attraction-in priority table selection table number (see FIG. 39). In this case, "01" is determined as the pull-in priority table number regardless of the stop order (see FIG. 44). When the pull-in priority table number is “01”, “C_normal lip 1”, “C_normal lip 2”, “C_maintenance lip”, “C_special lip 1”, “C_special lip 2”, “ "C_cherry rep" and "C_CT rep 1" to "C_CT rep 8" have the same priority (see FIG. 45).

Therefore, depending on the timing of the stop operation, “C_normal lip 1”, “C_normal lip 2”, “C_maintenance lip”, “C_special lip 1”, “C_special lip 2”, “C_cherry lip”, And, the combination of symbols corresponding to any of "C_CT Lip 1" to "C_CT Lip 8" is stopped and displayed along the activated line. That is, the display combination varies depending on the timing of the stop operation by the player.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the game lock lottery process (see FIG. 66), when the winning game lock type is any of “game lock 11”, “game lock 12”, and “game lock 13”, the main CPU 51 In the third stop game lock command transmission process (S177) of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 73), the game lock type is changed according to the display combination. For example, in the number of inserted "3" between the BB1 flags, between the BB2 flags, and between the MB flags, the winning number "5" is won, and the "gaming lock 11", the "gaming lock 12", and the "gaming lock 13". If any of the above is won, the lock type is changed according to the display combination.

For example, when the winning number "5" is won in the inserted number "3" between the BB1 flags, the "game lock 11" is won with a probability of 64/128, and the "game lock 12" is won with a probability of 48/128. Then, the player wins the “game lock 13” with a probability of 16/128 (see FIG. 49). For example, when "gaming lock 11" is won, the main control circuit 41 (main CPU 51 of) wins a start command including a parameter indicating "gaming lock 11" which is the winning (determined) gaming lock type. It is transmitted to the control circuit 42. The sub-control circuit 42 determines the effect number "11" based on the parameter indicating the game lock type of the received start command, and determines "special 1" as the effect pattern (see FIG. 92).

When the player wins the "gaming lock 11" and the display combination is "C_normal rep 1", the main control circuit 41 (main CPU 51) refers to the gaming lock type change table, and the "gaming lock 11" Is changed to "0 no game lock" (see FIG. 53). The main control circuit 41 (main CPU 51 of the main control circuit 41) transmits a third stop game lock command including a parameter indicating "0 no game lock", which is the changed game lock type, to the sub control circuit 42. Then, the sub-control circuit 42 which has received the third stop game lock command changes the effect number “11” to the effect number “0” and changes the effect pattern from “special 1” to “none” (see FIG. 92). ). As a result, the game lock and the locked effect are not executed.

If the player wins the "gaming lock 11" and the display combination is "C_CT rep 1", the main control circuit 41 (main CPU 51) refers to the gaming lock type change table to refer to the "gaming lock". 11" is changed to "game lock 4" (see FIG. 53). Further, the main control circuit 41 (main CPU 51 of the main control circuit 41) transmits to the sub control circuit 42 a third stop game lock command including a parameter indicating the changed game lock type “game lock 4”. Then, the sub-control circuit 42 changes the effect number "11" to the effect number "4" and changes the effect pattern from "special 1" to "rocket" (see FIG. 92). As a result, "game lock 4" (lock time 757.5 ms) is executed, and the in-lock effect of the effect pattern "rocket" is executed.
Note that FIG. 92 shows the correspondence relationship between the display combination and other effect patterns whose effect patterns are changed from "special 1" to "special 3".

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the start switch is turned on and the game lock lottery process is performed, when it is unclear which display combination will be determined, “game lock 11” and “game” will be set as the game lock types. When either "Lock 12" or "Game lock 13" is won, the effect number and effect pattern ("Special 1" to "Special 3") that can correspond to any display combination are determined. Then, the game lock type, the effect number, and the effect pattern are changed according to the display combination. As a result, the mode of determining the game lock type and the mode of determining the locked effect are diversified. As a result, the player can continue the execution of the game without getting tired of the effect of the game, so that the interest of the game is improved.

Next, the wait function will be described.
In the present embodiment, between the BB1 flags, between the BB2 flags, and between the MB flags, that is, in the RT3 gaming state, the weight addition lottery table is referred to and whether or not the weight addition lottery is performed and whether the weight addition is won or not. decide. Then, if the weight addition is successful and the start switch is turned on before the value of the wait timer becomes "0", a predetermined value is added to the wait timer.

With this, when the internal winning combination related to the bonus is won, the waiting time until the reel starts to rotate by the weight function becomes long, so that the winning of the internal winning combination related to the bonus can be suggested to the player. As a result, it is possible to make the player interested in the weight function and prevent the game from becoming monotonous by the weight function.

Further, if the start switch is not turned on before the value of the wait timer becomes "0", the waiting time until the start of rotation of the reel is not extended. Therefore, when confirming whether or not the internal winning combination related to the bonus is won, it is possible to perform the game so that the weight function is generated. As a result, the time used for one game can be secured at a certain level or more, and the game can be repeated at each fixed time. As a result, the operation of the gaming machine can be maximized.

Further, in this embodiment, the predetermined value added to the wait timer is smaller than the initial value initially set in the wait timer. Therefore, the extended time (predetermined value) in the weight function can be made inconspicuous. As a result, it is possible to increase the joy when it is found that the time during which the weight function is generated (weight generation time) is extended, and increase the player's interest in the weight generation time.

In the present embodiment, as a predetermined condition, the internal winning combination related to the bonus is won, and “the weight is added” by the weight addition lottery. However, the predetermined condition according to the present invention is not limited to the winning of the internal winning combination related to the bonus, and can be appropriately set as long as it is a condition determined by the main control circuit 41. However, it is preferable that the condition suggests that it is advantageous to the player.

In addition, as the predetermined condition according to the present invention, an internal winning combination related to a bonus is won, a “win for weight addition” is performed by a weight addition lottery, and an internal winning relating to a re-play is more than a normal (RTO) game state. It may be a gaming state in which the probability of winning a winning combination is high.

Further, as the predetermined condition according to the present invention, for example, a specific winning combination (small combination/replay) is won, it is determined that a game lock is performed after all reels are stopped, a specific game state (for example, , AT, ART, or a normal game state), a predetermined number of games (games) has been reached, a predetermined number of payouts has been reached, and any combination thereof.

[Playability of RT1 game state and RT2 game state]
Next, the playability of the RT1 gaming state and the RT2 gaming state will be described.
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, when the BB1 gaming state or the BB2 gaming state ends, the RT1 gaming state is entered. Then, the RT1 gaming state shifts to the RT0 gaming state when 20G (game) is exhausted. Further, the RT1 gaming state shifts to the RT2 gaming state when a combination of symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination related to the transition replay is stopped and displayed along the activated line. The RT2 gaming state shifts to the RT0 gaming state when 20G (game) is exhausted.

In the RT1 gaming state and the RT2 gaming state, an effect in which BGM (background music), images and the like similar to the BB1 gaming state and the BB2 gaming state are output is performed. This allows the player to feel that the RT1 gaming state and the RT2 gaming state are continuations of the BB1 gaming state and the BB2 gaming state.

In addition, in the RT1 gaming state and the RT2 gaming state, the internal winning combination relating to the re-gaming has a higher probability of winning than the RT0 gaming state, so that it is difficult to reduce the medals or the medals held by the player may increase. Therefore, it is preferable for the player to play many games in the RT1 gaming state and then shift to the RT2 gaming state.

On the other hand, when the winning number "16" is won in the inserted number "3" in the RT1 game state, "3" (abbreviation "F_JAC Lip") is acquired as a small win/replay data pointer (see FIG. 18). Therefore, if the winning number "3" is won in the number of inserted "3" in the RT1 game state, "C_normal lip 1", "C_normal lip 2", "C_maintenance lip", "C_special lip 1", " “C_special lip 2”, “C_cherry lip”, and “C_CT lip 1” to “C_CT lip 8” are determined as internal winning combinations (see FIG. 37).

In the present embodiment, “C_cherry rep” and “C_CT rep 1” to “C_CT rep 8” are set as migration replays. Therefore, in order to prevent the transition from the RT1 gaming state to the RT2 gaming state, a combination of symbols corresponding to “C_cherry lip” and “C_CT lip 1” to “C_CT lip 8” is stopped and displayed along the activated line. Good if not.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, when "3" (abbreviation "F_JAC Lip") is acquired as the small win/replay data pointer, the fact that the transition replay has been determined as the internal winning combination is notified.

As described above, when "3" (abbreviation "F_JAC Lip") is acquired as the small win/replay data pointer, the stop order is "right middle left", and "bell 1" for the left reel 3L. When the stop operation is performed at a timing when the symbol of “” can be stopped and displayed, the combination of symbols corresponding to “C_maintenance bell” (“bell 1”-“replay”-“replay”) is stopped along the center line. Is displayed.

As a result, the combination of symbols corresponding to the transition replay can be prevented from being stopped and displayed along the activated line, and the transition from the RT1 gaming state to the RT2 gaming state can be prevented. As a result, since the RT1 game state can be maintained, the state advantageous to the player can be continued.

On the other hand, if 20G (game) is consumed in the RT1 gaming state, the game is transitioned to the RT0 gaming state. Therefore, before the 20G (game) is consumed in the RT1 gaming state, a combination of symbols corresponding to the transition replay is used. It is preferable to stop and display along the activated line. In this way, the number of RT1 game playing games can be varied at the discretion of the player, so that the enjoyment of the game can be enhanced.

When "3" (abbreviation "F_JAC Lip") is acquired as the small win/replay data pointer, and the stop order is other than "right middle left", "C_cherry lip", "C_CT lip 1" The combination of symbols corresponding to any of "-C_CT Lip 8" is stopped and displayed along the activated line. Also, even if the stop order is "right middle left", if the combination of symbols corresponding to "C_maintain bell" cannot be stopped and displayed, the combination of symbols corresponding to one of the RT transition replies is always stopped and displayed. To be done.

In the present embodiment, in the game after the game that becomes a break-even point in the RT1 game state, when "3" (abbreviation "F_JAC Lip") is acquired as the small win/replay data pointer, the stop order is "left middle". Notify that it will be "right". As a result, it is possible not to miss the opportunity of shifting to the RT2 gaming state, so that a beginner can play the game with peace of mind.

By the way, the symbol combination corresponding to “C_maintenance rip” is a replay displayed when the display of the symbol combination corresponding to the transition replay is blocked (so-called replay loss), which is a different symbol replay according to the present invention. It shows one specific example. And "C_normal rep 1" shows one specific example of the same type symbol replay according to the present invention.

Since "C_maintenance rep" is an internal winning combination related to the replay similar to "C_normal rep 1" and the like, even when the combination of symbols corresponding to "C_maintenance rep" is stopped and displayed, "C_ As in the case of "Normal Lip 1", medals are automatically inserted.

In the present embodiment, in the RT1 game state, when the combination of symbols corresponding to "C_maintain rep" is stopped and displayed, the medal is automatically inserted by the control of the main control circuit 41, but the control of the sub control circuit 42 is performed. The BET lamp 8 and the output of the BET sound are stopped. Then, when the MAX bet button 14 or the 1BET button 15 is pressed after the symbol combination corresponding to "C_maintenance lip" is stopped and displayed, the BET lamp 8 is turned on and the BET sound is output (see FIG. 90). ..

On the other hand, after the combination of symbols corresponding to "C_maintenance rep" is stopped and displayed, the MAX bet button 14 or the 1BET button 15 is not pressed and the start lever 16 is operated by the player (start operation is performed). There is also. In this case, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are started to rotate without turning on the BET lamp 8 and outputting the BET sound.

As a result, the combination of symbols corresponding to “C_maintain rep” is stopped and displayed, and it is possible to let the player recognize that the display of the combination of symbols corresponding to the transition replay is blocked (so-called replay loss).

Also, the transition replays “C_cherry rep” and “C_CT rep 1” to “C_CT rep 8” are the same internal winning combinations related to replays as the “C_normal rep 1” and the like. Therefore, even when the combination of symbols corresponding to “C_cherry rep” and “C_CT rep 1” to “C_CT rep 8” is stopped and displayed, medals are automatically inserted similarly to “C_normal rep 1” and the like. It

In this embodiment, in the RT1 game state, when the combination of symbols corresponding to any of "C_cherry rep" and "C_CT rep 1" to "C_CT rep 8" is stopped and displayed, control of the main control circuit 41 Automatically insert medals. However, lighting of the BET lamp 8 and output of the BET sound under the control of the sub control circuit 42 are stopped, and the payout sound is output (see FIG. 90).

As a result, it is possible to let the player recognize that the combination of symbols corresponding to any of the transition replays “C_cherry rep” and “C_CT rep 1” to “C_CT rep 8” is stopped and displayed.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the final game in the RT1 gaming state or the RT2 gaming state, when the combination of symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination relating to the replay (replay) is stopped and displayed, the control of the main control circuit 41 is performed. Automatically insert medals. However, lighting of the BET lamp 8 and output of the BET sound under the control of the sub control circuit 42 are stopped. Then, when the MAX bet button 14 or the 1BET button 15 is pressed, the BET lamp 8 is turned on and the BET sound is output (see FIG. 90).
This allows the player to recognize that the RT1 gaming state or the RT2 gaming state has ended.

[Playability of BB1 gaming state and BB2 gaming state]
Next, the playability of the BB1 game state and the BB2 game state will be described.
In the BB1 gaming state and the BB2 gaming state, the winning numbers "1" to "3" are won and any of "13" to "15" is acquired as a small win/replay data pointer (FIG. 31). reference).

As described above, when "13" is acquired as the small win/replay data pointer and the stop order is other than "right middle left", the symbol of "red 7" is stopped and displayed on the left reel 3L. When a stop operation is performed on, a combination of symbols corresponding to any of "C_7 bell 1" to "C_7 bell 4" is stopped and displayed along the activated line, and 14 medals are paid out (see FIG. 61). ).

When "13" is acquired as the small win/replay data pointer and the stop order is other than "right middle left", the left reel 3L is at a timing other than the timing at which the "red 7" symbol can be stopped and displayed. When the stop operation is performed on, a combination of symbols corresponding to any of "C_normal bell 1" to "C_normal bell 12" and "C_Dombbell 1" to "C_Dombbell 4" is stopped and displayed along the effective line. 15 medals are paid out.

When "13" is acquired as the small win/replay data pointer and the stop order is "right middle left", "C_normal bell 1" to "C_normal bell 12", "C_Donbell 1" to A combination of symbols corresponding to any of "C_Donbell 4" and "C_irregular bell 1" to "C_irregular bell 8" is stopped and displayed along the activated line, and 15 medals are paid out.

On the other hand, when "14" is acquired as the small win/replay data pointer and the stop order is other than "right middle left", the symbol "red 7" is stopped and displayed on the left reel 3L. When the stop operation is performed, a combination of symbols corresponding to any of "C_7 bell 1" to "C_7 bell 4", "C_7 ice 1", and "C_7 ice 2" is stopped and displayed along the activated line, and 14 pieces are displayed. Medals are paid out (see FIG. 61).

When "14" is acquired as the small win/replay data pointer and the stop order is other than "right middle left", the left reel 3L is at a timing other than the timing at which the "red 7" symbol can be stopped and displayed. When the stop operation is performed on, a combination of symbols corresponding to any of "C_normal bell 1" to "C_normal bell 12" and "C_Dombbell 1" to "C_Dombbell 4" is stopped and displayed along the effective line. 15 medals are paid out.

When "14" is acquired as the small win/replay data pointer and the stop order is "right middle left", "C_ANY cherry 1" to "C_ANY cherry 5" and "C_normal cherry 1" to " "C_normal cherry 20", "C_diagonal cherry 1-1", "C_diagonal cherry 1-2", "C_diagonal cherry 2-1", "C_diagonal cherry 2-2", "C_special cherry" , “C_Control Cherry”, and a combination of symbols corresponding to any of “C_CD Bell 1” to “C_CD Bell 18” are stopped and displayed along the activated line, and 15 medals are paid out.

The BB1 gaming state and the BB2 gaming state according to the present embodiment ends when more than 344 medals are paid out. Therefore, if 15 medals are paid out 22 times and 14 medals are paid out once, 359 medals are paid out, and the number of medals obtained is the largest. On the other hand, when the payout of 15 medals is performed 23 times, 345 medals are paid out, and the number of medals acquired is the smallest.

Thereby, the player may perform the stop operation so that the 14 medals are paid out once. In order to pay out 14 medals, it is necessary to perform a stop operation on the left reel 3L at a timing when the symbol "red 7" can be stopped and displayed. The timing at which the "red 7" symbol can be stopped and displayed is when the "red 7" symbol at the symbol position "18" is located in the middle of the left display window 4L.

Therefore, the skill for the stop operation is required, and the interest of the game can be improved. Further, even when the player's skill with respect to the stop operation is poor, one of a plurality of times (22 times) may be the timing at which the symbol of "red 7" on the left reel 3L can be stopped and displayed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from being deteriorated.

As shown in FIG. 31, the probability that “14” (“F_BB bell B”) is acquired as the small win/replay data pointer differs depending on the type of setting. That is, the fact that “14” (“F_BB bell B”) has been acquired as the small win/replay data pointer means that an internal winning combination with a different winning probability depending on the setting has been won.

In this embodiment, the small win/replay data pointer “14” is acquired with a probability of 6144/65536 (about 1/11) when the setting is odd, and 7936/65536 (about 1) when the setting is even. /8). Therefore, in the BB1 gaming state and the BB2 gaming state, by counting the number of times "14" ("F_BB bell B") is acquired as the small win/replay data pointer, whether the setting is an even number or an odd number is determined. Can be determined.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the small win/replay data pointer is “14” (“F_BB bell B”) and the stop order is “right middle left”, and the small win/replay. The display combination is different when the replay data pointer is "13" and the stop order is "right middle left". Therefore, it is possible to count the number of times "14" ("F_BB bell B") is acquired as the small win/replay data pointer by confirming the display combination when the stop order is "right middle left". it can.

By the way, the larger the number of games (games) for confirming whether or not the small win/replay data pointer is "14" ("F_BB bell B"), the determination whether the setting is even or odd. The accuracy of is increased. On the other hand, in the BB1 gaming state and the BB2 gaming state, in order to maximize the number of medals to be acquired, it is necessary to pay out 14 medals once.

In order to stop and display the combination of symbols that pay out 14 medals, the stop order is set to other than "right middle left", and the symbol "red 7" is stopped to the left reel 3L at a timing that can be stopped and displayed. You need to do something. That is, it is preferable to perform the stop operation whose stop order is other than “right middle left” at least once.

Therefore, the player excellent in skill (pressing) realizes the stop display of the combination of the symbols, which is the payout of 14 medals, with a small number of games, so that the small win/replay data pointer is "14" ( It is possible to increase the number of games for confirming whether or not it is "F_BB bell B"), and it is possible to improve the accuracy of determination of setting.
As a result, it is possible to concentrate on the stop operation so that the stop display of the combination of symbols for paying out of 14 medals can be realized quickly, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

In the present embodiment, the small win/replay data pointer is "13" or "14", the stop order is other than "right middle left", and the red "7" symbol is not stop displayable. When the stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L at the timing of, the symbol corresponding to any of "C_normal bell 1" to "C_normal bell 12" and "C_Dombbell 1" to "C_Dombbell 4" Stop control is performed so that the combination is stopped and displayed.

"C_Normal Bell 1" to "C_Normal Bell 12" and "C_Donbell 1" to "C_Dombell 4" are either the case where the small win/replay data pointer is "13" or the case where it is "14". Also wins. Therefore, if the stop order is other than "right middle left" and the stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L at a timing other than the timing at which the "red 7" symbol can be stopped displayed (failure to press the eye). , It is impossible to confirm whether or not the small win/replay data pointer is “14” (“F_BB bell B”).

Further, in the present embodiment, the small win/replay data pointer is "14" ("F_BB bell B") and the stop order is other than "right middle left", and the symbol "red 7" can be stopped and displayed. When the stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L at various timings and the stop operation is performed on the middle reel 3C at a timing at which the "ice" symbol can be stopped and displayed, "C_7 ice 1" or "C_7 ice 2" is displayed. Corresponding symbol combinations are stopped and displayed along the activated line.

Therefore, a stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L at a timing at which the "red 7" symbol can be stopped and displayed, except when the stop order is "right middle left", and the "ice" symbol can be stopped and displayed at a middle timing. When the reel 3C is stopped, if the symbol combination corresponding to "C_7 ice 1" or "C_7 ice 2" is stopped and displayed along the activated line, the small win/replay data pointer It is understood that “14” (“F_BB bell B”) has been acquired as
On the other hand, when the above-mentioned stop operation is performed and the combination of symbols corresponding to any of "C_7 bell 1" to "C_7 bell 4" is stopped and displayed along the activated line, a small win/replay data pointer It can be seen that “13” (“F_BB bell A”) is acquired as

As described above, in the present embodiment, the value of the small win/replay data pointer can be confirmed even in the game in which the combination of symbols for paying out of 14 medals is stopped and displayed, and the accuracy of the setting determination can be improved. Can be increased. That is, in all the games (games) in the BB1 gaming state and the BB2 gaming state, it is possible to confirm whether or not the small win/replay data pointer is "14" ("F_BB bell B"), and the interest of the game is confirmed. Can be improved.

In the present embodiment, by confirming the display combination when the predetermined stop order is performed, it is possible to determine whether or not an internal winning combination having a different winning probability depending on the setting has been won. However, as a gaming machine according to the present invention, by checking the stop mode when a predetermined stop order is performed, it is possible to determine whether or not an internal winning combination having different winning probabilities depending on the setting has been won. May be. For example, even with the same display combination, if the effective lines in which the combinations of symbols are arranged are different, the stop mode is different, so it is possible to determine whether or not an internal winning combination with a different winning probability depending on the setting has been won. it can.

Further, as the gaming machine according to the present invention, by differentiating the stop mode when the stop operation for the specific reel is at a specific timing and when it is a timing other than the specific timing, the winning probability is set according to the setting. Alternatively, it may be possible to determine whether or not an internal winning combination different from each other has been won.

For example, when the specific reel is the left reel 3L, the specific timing is preferably a timing other than the timing at which the symbol of "red 7" can be stopped and displayed. For example, "don 2", "don 1", " The design of "Don 1" can be set as the timing at which the stop display can be performed in the upper, middle, and lower stages of the left display window 4L.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the number of games between the BB1 flags, between the BB2 flags, and between the MB flags reaches a specified value, an internal winning combination (“C_Don 1”, “C_Don 2”, “C_Don” related to the bonus is given. "Red 7", "C_BAR1", "C_BAR2") is notified. Further, the type of bonus (type of internal winning combination related to the winning bonus) is notified in the game after a predetermined number of games from the game informing that the internal winning combination related to the bonus has been won.
Thereby, even if the player is unfamiliar, it is possible to recognize that the internal winning combination related to the bonus is won and the type of the internal winning combination related to the winning bonus.

Further, in the present embodiment, the BGM (background music) that is output during the BB1 gaming state or the BB2 gaming state is changed to a special BGM by satisfying a predefined condition. The pre-defined condition is, for example, when the internal winning combination related to the bonus is won in the RT1 gaming state or the RT2 gaming state, the predetermined number of games (games) are exhausted after the bonus game is finished and the game is transferred to the RT0 gaming state. The case where the internal winning combination related to the bonus is won before the game is performed can be cited. Further, a predetermined symbol may be stopped and displayed without a gap of one frame, such as when the left reel 3L is stopped at a timing when the symbol "red 7" can be stopped and displayed.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the MB game state, SE (sound effects) is changed to a special SE when a predetermined symbol of a specific reel is stopped and displayed without a gap of one frame. As a result, it is possible to increase the chances of a skilled player having an excellent skill (pressing) to concentrate on the stop operation, and to improve the interest of the game.

Further, in the present embodiment, when 20G is consumed in the RT1 gaming state or 20G is consumed in the RT2 gaming state, the number of medals that have been acquired from the bonus game up to that point is notified. In addition, when the internal winning combination related to the bonus is won during the RT1 gaming state or the RT2 gaming state, the number of medals acquired up to that point is not notified.
In this case, after the bonus game corresponding to the bonus won during the RT1 gaming state or the RT2 gaming state, when 20G is consumed in the RT1 gaming state or 20G is consumed in the RT2 gaming state, the first bonus game is changed. Notify the number of medals acquired up to.

In this embodiment, five effective lines are set. As shown in FIG. 6, the symbol “cherry” is arranged at the symbol position one level higher than the symbol “BAR” on the left reel 3L. Therefore, when the "BAR" symbol on the left reel 3L is stopped and displayed, the "cherry" symbol may also be stopped and displayed.

For example, it is assumed that the internal winning combination with the symbol of the left reel 3L of "BAR" and the internal winning combination of the symbol of the left reel 3L of "cherry" are set so as not to be won. In this case, it is necessary to devise such that the combination of symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination in which the symbol of the left reel 3L is "cherry" and the symbol combination in which the symbol of the left reel 3L is "BAR" are not stopped and displayed at the same time. Become.

As a device in this case, for example, the symbols of the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R in the internal winning combination in which the symbol of the left reel 3L is “cherry” are arranged at intervals exceeding the number of sliding pieces. Further, the symbol of the left reel 3L is the symbol of "cherry", the symbol of the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R in the internal winning combination, the symbol of the left reel 3L is the symbol of "BAR", the symbol of the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R. Place at least 3 frames apart from.

This makes it possible to prevent the combination of symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination of the symbol of the left reel 3L of "cherry" and the symbol combination of the symbol of the left reel 3L of "BAR" from being stopped and displayed at the same time.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, if the symbol on the left reel 3L is “cherry”, the symbols that are stopped and displayed on the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R may be any internal winning combination (for example, “C_ANY cherry 1 ]) is provided. Therefore, the above-mentioned device does not hold.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, a specific internal winning combination (“C_BAR2”) that overlaps with an internal winning combination (“C_BAR1”) in which the symbol of the left reel 3L is “BAR” is provided. Then, the symbol of the left reel 3L in the specific internal winning combination is a position where the symbol of "cherry" is not stopped and displayed at the same time, and "7" is arranged at the position of the number of sliding symbols "4" from the symbol of "BAR". And the pattern.

Accordingly, when the stop operation is performed at the timing when the symbol "BAR" and the symbol "cherry" on the left reel 3L are stopped and displayed at the same time, the stop control is performed to stop and display the symbol "7". .. This makes it possible to stop and display a combination of symbols corresponding to a specific internal winning combination (“C_BAR2”).

The gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention has been described above, including its function and effect. However, it is needless to say that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described here and includes various embodiments without departing from the gist of the present invention described in the claims.

For example, in the present embodiment, there are 13 types of game locks. However, the types of game locks can be set appropriately as long as there are two or more types. Further, in the game lock lottery, it may be determined up to the winning of the game lock, and then the type of the game lock may be determined by another lottery.

Further, in the present embodiment, the priority of the internal winning combination relating to the small combination is defined to be higher than the internal winning combination relating to the bonus (see FIG. 45). However, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the priority of the internal winning combination relating to the bonus may be set higher than the internal winning combination relating to the small winning combination.

In the present embodiment, by performing the stop control based on the priority order according to the stop order, the stop result (mode) according to the stop order is realized. However, the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to this, and as a result, a specific stop control can be arbitrarily set as long as a stop result (mode) according to the stop order can be obtained. be able to.

As a specific stop control, for example, one based on a stop table in which the number of sliding pieces is determined according to a stop order and a stop operation timing (pressed position on the reel) can be mentioned. The stop table that defines the number of sliding pieces may be a predetermined table (stored table) or may be created appropriately according to an internal winning combination or a stop operation.

In the present embodiment, the value set in the lock timer, the value set in the wait timer, and the like are subtracted, and the predetermined time has elapsed on condition that those values are 0 or less than 0. It was judged. However, as a method of determining that the time, the number of times, or the like according to the present invention has reached a predetermined value, an arbitrary value is added to an appropriate storage area or counter, and whether or not the value has reached a specified value is determined. You may judge by.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the game lock process (S14) is performed before the prize search process (S15). However, as the gaming machine according to the present invention, the game lock process may be performed after the prize search process.

Further, the BET lamp 8 in the present embodiment shows a specific example of the BET display means according to the present invention. However, the BET display means according to the present invention may be any one that can be controlled by the sub-control circuit 42 to indicate the number of inserted game media, and for example, a display device such as a liquid crystal display device can be applied.

Further, the MAX bet button 14 and the 1BET button 15 in the present embodiment are specific examples of the BET operating means according to the present invention. However, the BET operation unit according to the present invention is not limited to the button as long as it is an operation unit for performing the operation of inserting the game medium stored inside.

1... Pachi-slot (gaming machine), 2... Exterior body, 2a... Cabinet, 2b... Front door, 3L... Left reel, 3C... Middle reel, 3R... Right reel, 4L... Display window, 4C... Middle display window, 4R... Right display window, 31... Main substrate, 32... Sub substrate, 41... Main control circuit, 42... Sub control circuit, 51... Main CPU, 81... Sub CPU

Starting operation detecting means for detecting a start operation by Yu technique's (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 variable display means (for example, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R and three later-described later, which is composed of a plurality of display rows, and which variably displays a symbol required for the game based on the detection of the start operation by the start operation detecting means. Stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R),
Stop operation detecting means (for example, a stop switch 17S described later) for detecting a stop operation by the player,
Based on the detection of the stop operation by the prior SL stop operation detection means, the stop control means for stopping the variable display of the symbols (e.g., the reel stop control process will be described later),
By the variable display stop in the plurality of display rows, the game media based on the symbol combination shown in Table (e.g., medal later) game medium providing means for providing a (e.g., medal payout process described below),
It said plurality of delay variation state period is different to change the start of the display is delayed symbols (e.g., "game Rock 1" to "game Lock 13" below) from among, the delay variation state probability predetermined A variable delay lottery means for determining the type (for example, a game lock lottery process described later),
A variable delay generating means for generating the variable delay state determined by the variable delay lottery means (for example, a game lock process described later),
The effect determining means for determining the contents of the line power sale Starring unloading in the fluctuation delay status (e.g., effect contents determination process described below),
A variation type notifying unit (for example, communication data transmission processing described later) for notifying the effect content determination unit of the type of the variation delay state determined by the variation delay lottery unit ,
Previous Symbol stop control means, the internal winning combination is specific internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determination means (for example, winning the winning number "5", below) in the case of the specific internal winning combination Control the variable display of the symbol to display the combination of symbols based on
The delay variation lottery means, when a combination of symbols corresponding to the specific internal winning combination along the inlet prize determination line is displayed, the specific delay variation states a type of the fluctuation delay status (e.g., below ""Game lock 11" to "Game lock 13"),
The variation type notifying means notifies the effect content determining means of the type of the specific variation delay state ,
The effect determining means, on the basis of the variation type notification of the specific delay variation state notified by means type, game machine, characterized in that that determine the contents of the effect in the delay variation conditions.

In addition, the gaming machine having the above configuration,
In the specific variation delay state determined by the variation delay lottery means, at the timing when the specific internal winning combination is determined, the period in which the start of variable display of the symbols is delayed is not determined, and the specific The period in which the start of variable display of the symbols is delayed may be determined at the timing when the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination is displayed.

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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 the 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 a 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,
By stopping the variable display in the plurality of display columns, a game medium imparting means for imparting a game medium based on the symbol combination displayed along the winning determination line extending across the plurality of display columns,
When the start operation detecting means detects the start operation, a game lock type is determined with a predetermined probability from a plurality of game locks having different periods for invalidating or delaying the game operation by the player. Lock lottery means,
After the variable display of the symbols is stopped, a game lock generation means for generating a game lock determined by the game lock lottery means,
Effect content determination means for determining the content of the game lock effect which is an effect using the plurality of display columns during the game lock,
A game lock notification means for notifying the effect content determination means of the type of the game lock determined by the game lock lottery means when the start operation detection means detects a start operation,
The game lock lottery means and the game lock notification means are composed of a first control circuit for controlling the main operation of the game and the flow between the operations,
The stop control means, when the predetermined internal winning combination and the specific internal winning combination are overlapped and determined by the internal winning combination determining means, depending on the stop operation by the player, the predetermined internal winning combination and Stop the variable display of the symbols so that a combination of symbols corresponding to at least one internal symbol combination of the specific internal symbol combination is displayed.
The game lock lottery means determines a special game lock as a type of the game lock when the predetermined internal winning combination and the specific internal winning combination are overlappingly determined by the internal winning combination determination means, Moreover, when a combination of symbols is displayed along the winning determination line, the type of the game lock is changed from the special game lock to another type of the game lock according to the displayed combination of symbols. ,
The game lock notification means notifies the effect contents determination means of another type of the game lock changed from the special game lock by the game lock lottery means,
The effect content determination means is configured by a second control circuit that controls execution of effect, and determines the content of the game lock effect based on the type of the game lock notified by the game lock notification means. When the special game lock is notified from the game lock notifying unit as the type of the game lock, the contents of the game lock effect corresponding to the special game lock are determined, and the game lock notifying unit sets the contents. A game machine characterized in that, when the type of the other game lock changed from the special game lock is notified, the content of the game lock effect corresponding to the other type of the game lock is determined.

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