JP2020171815A - program - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine that can customize a character without impairing an intrinsic image.SOLUTION: A program allows a player to customize a display mode such as character's costume or accessory. The program specifies selectable combinations of character's costumes and accessories and, when a player selects an accessory that can be combined only with a specific costume, automatically selects the specific costume by prohibiting selecting other costumes than the specific costume.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 64

Description

The present invention relates to a program that causes a computer to execute various processes.

Conventionally, when a game medium such as a medal or a coin is inserted (hereinafter referred to as "insertion operation") by a player and the start lever is operated (hereinafter referred to as "start operation"), a plurality of symbols are respectively inserted. When the rotation of the plurality of reels arranged on the surface of the is started and the stop button is operated (hereinafter referred to as "stop operation"), the rotation of the plurality of reels is stopped, and the combination of the symbols displayed as a result is obtained. There is known a so-called pachislot machine, in which benefits are given according to the number of reels.

In such a game machine, when the start operation is detected by the start switch, a random number value is extracted and a lottery is performed (hereinafter, the result of this lottery is referred to as an "internal winning combination"), and the stepping motor is driven and controlled. When the stop operation is detected by the stop switch, the stepping motor is driven and controlled to stop the rotation of the plurality of reels based on the internal winning combination.

Further, in recent years, a game machine has been proposed in which a player selects a character appearing in a production from a plurality of characters and performs a production using the selected character. Patent Document 1 describes the player's character. A game machine in which a character and a costume of the character can be selected according to an operation is disclosed.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2014-207997

According to such a game machine, the characters that appear can be set (customized) according to the player's taste, so that the interest of the game can be improved and the game can be made less tired. However, if the player is allowed to freely select the costume of the character, settings that do not match the specifications of the game machine or the motif of the character may be made, which may damage the image of the game machine or the character. ..

The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a program capable of customizing a character without damaging a unique image.

The program according to the present invention provides the display means for displaying the character (for example, the liquid crystal display device 11) and the first display mode information (for example, the accessory) related to the display mode of the character with the first display mode information. A storage means (for example, a sub-control circuit 101) that stores combination regulation information that defines a type of second display mode information (for example, a costume) different from the first display mode information that can be selected in combination, and a user's selection. A computer provided with an operation means (for example, an operation button 22) that accepts an operation determines one first display mode information from a plurality of first display mode information based on the selection operation received by the operation means. The first determination process to be performed, the second determination process for determining one second display mode information from a plurality of second display mode information based on or automatically based on the selection operation received by the operation means, and the above. The first determination process and the display process of displaying the character on the display means in a mode corresponding to the combination of the first display mode information and the second display mode information determined by the second determination process are executed, and the first determination process is performed. In the 2 determination process, the specific first display mode information specified in the combination specification information as being able to combine only the specific second display mode information among the plurality of second display mode information is in the first determination process. Once determined, the specific second display mode information is automatically determined as the first second display mode information.

Further, in the program according to the present invention, in the second determination process, the predetermined second display mode information different from the specific second display mode information based on the selection operation received by the operation means is the first one. 2 When the specific first display mode information is determined by the first determination process when the display mode information is determined, the specific second display mode information is used as the first second display mode information. It is characterized by being determined automatically.

According to the present invention, the character can be customized without damaging the unique image.

It is a figure which shows the functional flow of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the appearance structure of the said pachislot machine. It is a figure which shows the information display of the said pachislot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the whole structure of the circuit provided in the said pachislot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the main control circuit of the said pachislot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the sub-control circuit of the pachislot machine. It is a figure which shows the ratio display of the said pachislot machine. It is a figure which shows the transition flow of the gaming state of the said pachislot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement table stored in the said pachislot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table stored in the said pachislot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table stored in the said pachislot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table stored in the said pachislot machine. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table stored in the pachislot machine. It is a figure which shows the comparison table of the internal winning combination in the said pachislot machine, and the symbol combination which can stop and display. It is a figure which shows the comparison table of the internal winning combination in the said pachislot machine, and the symbol combination which can stop and display. It is a figure which shows the comparison table of the internal winning combination in the said pachislot machine, and the symbol combination which can stop and display. It is a figure which shows the correspondence relationship between the internal winning combination in the said pachislot machine, and the symbol combination which is stopped and displayed. It is a figure which shows the transition flow of the game state regarding the presence / absence of notification of the pachislot machine. It is a figure which shows the flag determination table for lottery stored in the pachislot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the table mode in the said pachislot machine. It is a figure which shows the table mode transition lottery number determination table stored in the pachislot machine. It is a figure which shows the table mode transition lottery table stored in the pachislot machine. It is a figure which shows the flow of the game in the normal game state in the said pachislot machine. It is a figure which shows the CZ lottery number determination table stored in the pachislot machine. It is a figure which shows the normal medium CZ lottery table which is stored in the pachislot machine. It is a figure which shows the ART lottery number determination table stored in the pachislot machine. It is a figure which shows the ART lottery table stored in the pachislot machine. It is a figure which shows the precursor game number lottery table stored in the pachislot machine. It is a figure which shows the CZ promotion lottery table in the CZ omen stored in the pachislot machine. It is a figure which shows the ART precursor middle addition zone lottery table stored in the pachislot machine. It is a figure which shows the flow of the game in CZ in the said pachislot machine. It is a figure which shows the ART lottery number determination table in CZ stored in the pachislot machine. It is a figure which shows the ART lottery table in CZ stored in the pachislot machine. It is a figure which shows the battle game number lottery table stored in the said pachislot machine. It is a figure which shows the special CZ middle addition zone lottery table stored in the pachislot machine. It is a figure which shows the flow of the game in a normal ART in the pachislot machine. It is a figure which shows the addition lottery number determination table stored in the pachislot machine. It is a figure which shows the addition zone lottery table in a normal ART stored in the pachislot machine. It is a figure which shows the number determination table for lottery of the number of additional games in ART stored in the pachislot machine. It is a figure which shows the addition game number lottery table stored in the pachislot machine. It is a figure which shows the release mode transition lottery table which is stored in the pachislot machine. It is a figure which shows the release lottery table stored in the pachislot machine. It is a figure which shows the flow of the game in the addition zone 1 and 2 in the pachislot machine. It is a figure which shows the flow of the game in the addition zone 1 and 2 in the pachislot machine. It is a figure which shows the addition zone level lottery table which is stored in the pachislot machine. It is a figure which shows the event mass lottery table stored in the said pachislot machine. It is a figure which shows the number determination table for the addition game number lottery in addition zones 1 and 2 stored in the pachislot machine. It is a figure which shows the addition zone promotion lottery table at the time of bonus winning, the addition zone 2 end lottery table, and the resurrection stock lottery table at the end of an addition zone 1 stored in the pachislot machine. It is a figure which shows the flow of the game in the addition zone 3 in the said pachislot machine. It is a figure which shows the continuation rate lottery table, the guarantee stock lottery table, 1 set game number lottery table stored in the pachislot machine. It is a figure which shows the addition game number lottery table in the addition zone 3 stored in the pachislot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the back mode in the said pachislot machine. It is a figure which shows the back mode addition value lottery table stored in the pachislot machine. It is a figure which shows the ART lottery table at the time of a bonus winning stored in the pachislot machine. It is a figure which shows the flow of the game in the bonus state in the said pachislot machine. It is a figure which shows the ART lottery table in BB stored in the pachislot machine. It is a figure which shows the special BB middle addition game number lottery table stored in the pachislot machine. It is a figure which shows the notification content of the main side in the pachislot machine, and the correspondence relationship between the notification of a main side and the notification of a sub side. It is a figure which shows an example of the production in the said pachislot machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the menu screen in the said pachislot machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the character customization screen in the said pachislot machine. It is a figure which shows the outline of the touch operation mode in the said pachislot machine. It is a figure which shows the outline of the button operation mode in the said pachislot machine. It is a figure which shows the correspondence table of the customizable combination in the said pachislot machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the game history screen in the said pachislot machine. It is a figure which shows the back mode absorption effect lottery table which is stored in the pachislot machine. It is a figure which shows the back mode absorption effect lottery table which is stored in the pachislot machine. It is a figure which shows the back mode suggestion effect lottery table which is stored in the pachislot machine. It is a figure which shows the management method of the back mode on the sub side in the said pachislot machine. It is a figure which shows the flow of the game in the addition zone 1 and 2 on the sub side in the pachislot machine. It is a figure which shows the display example in a normal BB in the said pachislot machine. It is a figure which shows the display example in the special BB in the said pachislot machine. It is a figure which shows the display example at the time of normal BB start in the said pachislot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the main control processing of the said pachislot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the control process according to the start state of the pachislot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the table mode transition processing of the said pachislot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the normal process at the start of the pachislot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the CZ precursor process at the start of the pachislot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the processing in CZ at the start of the pachislot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the normal CZ processing of the said pachislot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the special CZ processing of the said pachislot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the ART precursor process at the start of the pachislot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the process during ART at the start of the pachislot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the normal ART processing of the said pachislot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the addition zone 1 and 2 processing of the said pachislot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the event mass control processing of the said pachislot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the event mass control processing of the said pachislot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the addition zone 3 processing of the said pachislot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the process during the bonus at the start of the said pachislot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the reel stop initial setting process of the said pachislot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the reel stop control processing of the said pachislot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the bonus end check process of the said pachislot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the bonus operation check process of the said pachislot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the RT operation check process of the said pachislot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the control process according to the state at the end of the pachislot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the processing in addition zone 1, 2 at the end of the pachislot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the processing in addition zone 1, 2 at the end of the pachislot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the processing in addition zone 3 at the end of the said pachislot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the interrupt process by the control of the main CPU of the pachislot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the main board communication task of the said pachislot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the insurance processing at the time of navigation error of the said pachislot machine. It is a figure which shows the flow of insurance processing at the time of navigation error of the said pachislot machine. It is a figure which shows the outline of the transition lottery to the CZ or ART game state in the pachislot machine of a modification.

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

[Function flow]
First, the functional flow of the pachislot machine will be described with reference to FIG. In the pachislot machine of the present embodiment, a medal is used as a game medium for playing a game. In addition to medals, coins, game balls, point data for games, tokens, and the like can also be applied as the game medium. In addition, it is not limited to game machines that pay out game media, but is applied to enclosed game machines that enclose game media such as game balls and give benefits as electronic data such as points earned when predetermined grant conditions are met. It is also possible to do.

When a medal is inserted into the pachislot machine by the player and the start lever is operated, one value (hereinafter referred to as a random number value) is extracted from a random number in a predetermined numerical range (for example, 0 to 65535).

The internal winning combination determining means draws a lot based on the extracted random number value and determines the internal winning combination. This internal winning combination determining means is one of various processing means (processing functions) included in the main control circuit described later. By determining the internal winning combination, the combination of symbols that are allowed to be displayed along the effective line described later is determined. As for the types of symbol combinations, benefits are given to the player, such as a small role in which medals are paid out, a replay in which a replay is activated, and a bonus role in which a bonus is activated. Those related to "winning" and those related to other so-called "losses" are provided.

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

In the pachislot machine, basically, control is performed to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel within a specified time (190 msec or 75 msec) from the time when the stop button is pressed. In the present embodiment, the number of symbols that move with the rotation of the reel within this specified time is referred to as the "number of sliding pieces". Then, in the present embodiment, when the specified period is 190 msec, the maximum number of sliding pieces (maximum number of sliding pieces) is set for four symbols, and when the specified period is 75 msec, the maximum number of sliding pieces is set. The number is set for one symbol.

When the internal winning combination that allows the combination display of the symbols related to the winning is determined, the reel stop control means usually sets the combination of the symbols to the effective line within the specified time of 190 msec (for 4 symbols). Stop the rotation of the reel so that it is displayed as much as possible along the line. Further, the reel stop control means is, for example, 1 when the challenge bonus (hereinafter referred to as “CB”) and the “MB” (middle bonus) that continuously operate the “CB”, which are the second type special accessories, are operated. For one or more reels, the rotation of the reels is stopped so that the combination of the symbols is displayed as much as possible along the effective line within the specified time of 75 msec (for one symbol). Further, the reel stop control means uses various specified times corresponding to the gaming state to stop the rotation of the reel so that the combination of symbols whose display is not permitted by the internal winning combination is not displayed along the effective line. Let me.

In the present embodiment, the reel stop operation (operation of the stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R) that is first performed when all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotating is the first stop operation and the first stop operation. The stop operation performed after the stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation, and the stop operation performed after the second stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation.

In this way, when all the rotations of the plurality of reels are stopped, the winning determination means determines whether or not the combination of symbols displayed along the effective line is related to winning. This winning determination means is also one of various processing means (processing functions) included in the main control circuit described later. Then, when it is determined by the winning determination means that the combination of the displayed symbols is related to the winning, a privilege such as a medal payout is given to the player. In the pachislot machine, the above series of flows is performed as one game (unit game).

Further, in the pachislot machine, in the flow of the above-mentioned series of game operations, the image display performed by a display device such as a liquid crystal display device, the light output performed by various lamps, the sound output performed by a speaker, or a combination thereof. Various productions are performed using.

Specifically, when the start lever is operated, a random value for production (hereinafter referred to as a random value for production) is extracted in addition to the random value used for determining the internal winning combination described above. When the effect random value is extracted, the effect content determining means determines the effect to be executed this time from a plurality of types of effect contents associated with the internal winning combination by lottery. This effect content determining means is one of various processing means (processing functions) included in the sub-control circuit described later.

Next, when the effect content is determined by the effect content determining means, the effect execution means responds in conjunction with each opportunity such as when the reel starts rotating, when each reel stops rotating, and when it is determined whether or not there is a prize. To execute. In this way, in the pachislot machine, for example, by executing the production content associated with the internal winning combination, there is an opportunity to know or anticipate the determined internal winning combination (in other words, the combination of symbols to be aimed at). It is provided to the player and can improve the interest of the player.

[Structure of pachislot machine]
Next, the structure of the pachislot machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

<Appearance structure>
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the external structure of the pachislot machine 1.

As shown in FIG. 2, the pachislot machine 1 includes an exterior body 2. The exterior body 2 has a cabinet that houses a reel, a circuit board, and the like, and a front door that can be opened and closed with respect to the cabinet.

Inside the cabinet, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are provided side by side. Hereinafter, each reel 3L, 3C, 3R will also be referred to as a left reel 3L, a middle reel 3C, and a right reel 3R, respectively. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R has a reel body formed in a cylindrical shape 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, 20) patterns are drawn at predetermined intervals along the circumferential direction.

An upper panel unit 10 and a liquid crystal display device 11 are provided above the center of the front door. The upper panel unit 10 is provided in the upper end region of the front door, and the liquid crystal display device 11 is arranged below the upper panel unit 10. The upper panel unit 10 has a light source, and performs an effect by the light emitted from the light source. In addition, the liquid crystal display device 11 executes an effect by displaying an image. Further, a spherical accessory 12 is provided at a substantially central portion of the upper panel unit 10. The spherical accessory 12 has a light source, and performs an effect by the light emitted from the light source.

Further, a touch sensor 111 is provided on the display surface of the liquid crystal display device 11, and the display can be switched according to the operation of the player received via the touch sensor 111. The touch sensor 111 operates according to a predetermined operating principle such as a capacitance method, and when it receives a player's touch operation, it outputs a signal corresponding to the operation as touch input information. The liquid crystal display device 11 is controlled by the sub-control board 72 (see FIG. 4) based on the touch input information output from the touch sensor 111. In the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, since the touch sensor 111 is provided so as to cover the entire display surface of the liquid crystal display device 11, the entire surface of the liquid crystal display device 11 functions as a touch panel.

A pedestal portion 13 is provided at the center of the front door 2b. The pedestal portion 13 is provided with a frame member 5 and various devices to be operated by the player.

The frame member 5 has a symbol display area 4 and a stop button mounting portion 15. As shown in FIG. 2, the symbol display area 4 is provided in the opening of the frame member 5, and the stop button mounting portion 15 is provided in the lower part of the opening of the frame member 5.

The symbol display area 4 is an area that overlaps the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R when viewed from the front (player side), and is arranged on the front side (player side) of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Reel. The symbol display area 4 functions as a display window, and has a configuration in which three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R arranged behind the display window (cabinet side) can be seen through. Therefore, in the following, the symbol display area 4 is referred to as a reel display window 4.

The reel display window 4 is arranged continuously among a plurality of symbols provided on the peripheral surface of each reel when the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R provided behind the reel display window 4 is stopped. It is configured so that one symbol is displayed in the frame. The reel display window 4 displays a cross-up line diagonally to the upper right, a top line in the upper row, a center line in the middle row, a bottom line in the lower row, and a cross-down line diagonally downward to the right.

In the reel display window 4, one symbol (three in total) is displayed in each of the upper, middle, and lower areas for each reel in the frame of the reel display window 4. Therefore, the reel display window 4 displays a 3 × 3 symbol. The five lines from the cross-up line to the cross-down line displayed on the reel display window 4 are lines that linearly connect the 3 × 3 symbols displayed on the reel display window 4.

In the present embodiment, the cross-up line out of these five lines is an effective line, and the winning determination is made based on the combination of the symbols displayed along the cross-up line. On the other hand, the four lines other than the cross-up line are pseudo lines that are not used for determining the winning.

The effective line (cross-up line) is activated by operating the MAX bet button 21, which will be described later, or by inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot 20. Here, operating the MAX bet button 21 is synonymous with inserting a medal. Therefore, for example, the term "number of inserted medals" includes both the number of BETs inserted by operating the MAX bet button 21 and the number of inserted medals actually inserted into the medal insertion slot 20.

The reel display window 4 is covered with a transparent window cover 16. The window cover 16 is arranged on the inner surface side of the frame member 5, and has a structure that cannot be removed from the front side of the front door.

Further, the frame member 5 has a sheet mounting portion 17. Then, a seat member (information sheet) in which information about the game is described is arranged between the seat mounting portion 17 and the window cover 16. Therefore, the information sheet is covered with a window cover 16 having a smooth surface without irregularities or gaps, and the window cover 16 serves as a mounting portion for the information sheet.

As described above, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the window cover 16 is not removable from the front side of the front door and has a smooth surface without unevenness or gaps, so that the information sheet mounting portion It is possible to prevent fraudulent acts of accessing the inside of the pachislot machine 1 via the above.

The stop button mounting portion 15 is composed of a flat plate member having a substantially trapezoidal surface shape. The stop button mounting portion 15 is provided below the reel display window 4 and is provided so that a substantially trapezoidal surface faces the front (player side). On the substantially trapezoidal surface of the stop button mounting portion 15, three through holes through which the three stop buttons 19L, 19C, and 19R each pass are provided side by side.

The three stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R are provided corresponding to each of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and each stop button is provided to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel. These stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R are one of various devices to be operated by the player. In the following, the stop buttons 19L, 19C, and 19R are also referred to as a left stop button 19L, a middle stop button 19C, and a right stop button 19R, respectively.

In addition to the stop button, the pedestal portion 13 is provided with a medal insertion slot 20, a MAX bet button 21, and a start lever 23 as various devices to be operated by the player.

The medal slot 20 is provided to receive medals dropped on the pachislot machine 1 from the outside by the player. The medals received from the medal slot 20 are used for one game up to a preset number of medals (for example, 3), and the amount exceeding the preset number of medals is deposited inside the pachislot machine 1. be able to. That is, the pachislot machine 1 has a so-called credit function.

The MAX bet button 21 is provided to determine the number of medals to be used for one game from the medals deposited inside the pachislot machine 1. Further, the start lever 23 is provided to start the rotation of all the reels (3L, 3C, 3R).

Further, when viewed from the front, an information display 14 composed of a 7-segment LED (Light Emitting Diode) and an operation button 22 are provided on the left side of the reel display window 4 of the front door. The information display 14 is connected to the main control board 71 described later, and the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a privilege (hereinafter referred to as the number of medals to be paid out) and the number of medals deposited inside the pachislot machine 1 (hereinafter referred to as the number of medals to be paid out). Information such as the number of credits) is displayed digitally. The operation button 22 is a button pressed by the player and is connected to the sub-control board 72 described later. The detection of pressing the operation button 22 and the control of the selection operation based on the detection are performed by the sub-control board 72. The operation button 22 includes a cross key and a decision button. When the player operates the cross key, the operation button 22 moves in the direction in which the selection cursor described later is operated, and when the player operates the decision button, the selection cursor points to the operation button 22. The item is selected (determined).

Side panel units 26L and 26R are provided on both sides of the pedestal portion 13 of the front door, respectively. Each side panel unit has a light source, and performs an effect by the light emitted from the light source. A settlement button 27 is provided below the left side panel unit 26L. The checkout button 27 is provided to pull out (discharge) the medals deposited inside the pachislot machine 1.

A waist panel unit 31 is provided below the pedestal portion 13 of the front door. The waist panel unit 31 has a decorative panel on which an arbitrary image is drawn, and a light source that emits light for illuminating the decorative panel from the back side.

Below the waist panel unit 31, a medal payout outlet 32, speaker holes 33L and 33R, and a medal tray unit 34 are provided. The medal payout outlet 32 guides the medal discharged by driving the hopper device 51 (medal payout device) described later to the outside. The medal tray unit 34 stores medals discharged from the medal payout outlet 32. Inside the front door, speakers 65L and 65R are arranged at positions facing the speaker holes 33L and 33R. Sound effects and sounds such as music corresponding to the production contents output from the speakers 65L and 65R are output to the player side through the speaker holes 33L and 33R.

<Information display>
Next, the configuration of the information display 14 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the information display 14 includes an insert lamp 141, a start lamp 142, a replay lamp 143, a bet number lamp 144, a credit lamp 145, a payout number lamp 146, an instruction monitor 147, and the like. It is configured to include a limit lamp 148.

The insert lamp 141 lights (or blinks (hereinafter omitted)) to notify the player that a medal can be inserted, and the start lamp 142 lights to play a game as the start lever 6 is operated. The replay lamp 143 notifies the player that the medal can be automatically inserted by the operation of the re-game by turning on the replay lamp 143. Further, the bet number lamp 144 informs the player of the number of medals bet by turning on the lamp, and the credit lamp 145 lights up to inform the player of the number of medals stored inside the pachislot machine 1 (number of credits). Is reported to the player, and the payout number lamp 146 is turned on to notify the player of the number of medals (payout number) paid out as a result of the game.

Further, the instruction monitor 147 is configured to include a notification lamp 147a and a status indicator 147b (AT lamp). The notification lamp 147a is composed of, for example, a 7-segment LED, and is lit in a manner that uniquely corresponds to the information of the stop operation to be notified, so that the information of the necessary stop operation is notified to the player. Further, the state indicator 147b is turned on to indicate that the current gaming state is a gaming state (for example, an ART gaming state (see FIG. 18)) that informs the player of an advantageous stop operation mode. Inform against.

Here, as will be described later, in the present embodiment, a “pushing order combination” is provided, which is a combination in which the combinations of symbols displayed are different according to the order (pushing order) of the stop operation. The mode that uniquely corresponds to the information of the stop operation notified by the notification lamp 147a is, for example, that "1" is displayed when the pressing order "left, middle, right" is notified, and the pressing order "left, right," It means that "2" is displayed when "medium" is notified. The details of the notification of the stop operation information on the notification lamp 147a will be described later in FIG. 58.

As shown in FIG. 4, which will be described later, the information display 14 is controlled by the main control board 71 via the door relay terminal plate 68. Here, in the pachi-slot machine 1, in addition to the notification lamp 147a controlled by the main control board 71, other means controlled by the sub-control board 72 may be used to notify the stop operation information, for example. The liquid crystal display device 11 described above may notify the information of the stop operation.

In this case, the mode of notification in the notification lamp 147a and the mode of notification in other means may be different. That is, the notification lamp 147a may be notified in a manner uniquely corresponding to the information of the stop operation to be notified, and it is not always necessary to directly notify the information of the stop operation (for example, in the notification lamp 147a, "1". Even if it is displayed, it may not be possible to specify the content of the notification depending on the player, so it cannot be said that it is a direct notification). On the other hand, in the notification by other means, the information of the stop operation may be directly notified. For example, when the pressing order "left, middle, right" is notified, the notification lamp 147a displays "1" uniquely corresponding to the pressing order to be notified, while the other means (liquid crystal display device 11) displays. As a direct notification that the first stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L, the second stop operation is performed on the middle reel 3C, and the third stop operation is performed on the right reel 3R. May be good.

As described above, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, information on the necessary stop operation according to the internal winning combination can be notified not only by the control of the sub-control board 72 but also by the control of the main control board 71. Of course, the notification of the stop operation information may be controlled according to the gaming state. More specifically, the stop operation information may be notified in the ART gaming state (see FIG. 18) described later without notifying the stop operation information in the normal gaming state (non-ART) described later.

In the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the notification lamp 147a is provided separately from the credit lamp 145 and the payout number lamp 146, but either the credit lamp 145 or the payout number lamp 146 is provided without providing the notification lamp 147a. May be used to notify the information of the stop operation.

The insert lamp 141 to the status indicator 147b are turned on, blinked, and turned off by an LED (not shown) provided on the back surface. In the pachi-slot machine 1, the main control board 71 controls the lighting, blinking, and extinguishing of the LED to notify the player of various information related to the game.

<Control system of pachislot machine>
Next, the control system included in the pachi-slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a circuit block diagram showing the configuration of the control system of the pachislot machine 1.

The pachi-slot machine 1 has a main control board 71 and a sub control board 72. Further, the pachi-slot machine 1 has a reel relay terminal board 74, a setting key type switch 56, a ratio indicator 58, a cabinet-side relay board 44, and a power supply device 53 connected to the main control board 71. Further, the pachi-slot machine 1 has an external centralized terminal board 47, a hopper device 51, and a medal auxiliary storage switch 75 connected to the main control board 71 via a cabinet-side relay board 44.

The reel relay terminal plate 74 is arranged inside the reel main body of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. The reel relay terminal plate 74 is electrically connected to a stepping motor (not shown) of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, and relays a signal output from the main control board 71 to the stepping motor.

The setting key type switch 56 is set when setting one of a plurality of setting values provided for setting the magnitude of the profit given to the player, or in the pachi-slot machine 1. It is used to confirm the set value that has been set.

The ratio display 58 is connected to the main control board 71 and displays various ratios such as a specific section ratio and an accessory ratio based on a signal output from the main control board 71. The configuration of the ratio display 58 and the details of the various ratios displayed on the ratio display 58 will be described later with reference to FIG.

The cabinet-side relay board 44 is a relay board for electrically connecting the main control board 71, the external centralized terminal board 47, the hopper device 51, and the medal auxiliary storage switch 75. The external centralized terminal plate 47 is provided to output signals such as a medal insertion signal, a medal payout signal, and a security signal to the outside of the pachislot machine 1.

The hopper device 51 has a structure capable of accommodating a large number of medals and ejecting them one by one. The hopper device 51 pays out medals when the number of stored medals exceeds, for example, 50, or when the settlement button 27 is pressed to settle the medals. The medals paid out by the hopper device 51 are discharged from the medal payout outlet 32 (see FIG. 2).

The medal auxiliary storage switch 441 detects whether or not the medal auxiliary storage (not shown) is full of medals. The medal auxiliary storage stores the medals overflowing from the hopper device 51.

The power supply device 53 includes a power supply board 53b connected to the main control board 71 and a power supply switch 53a connected to the power supply board 53b. The power switch 53a is pressed when supplying the necessary power to the pachislot machine 1, and when the power switch 53a is pressed, the power supply device 53 converts the power of the AC voltage 100V into the power of the DC voltage required in each part. Then, the converted electric power is supplied to each part.

Further, the pachislot machine 1 has a selector 66, a door open / close monitoring switch 67, a BET switch 77, and a settlement switch 78 connected to the main control board 71 via the door relay terminal plate 68 and the door relay terminal plate 68. , A start switch 79, a stop switch board 80, a game operation display board 81, and an auxiliary relay board 61.

The selector 66 is a device for selecting whether or not the material and shape of medals are appropriate, and guides the appropriate medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 20 to the hopper device 51. Although not shown, a medal sensor (insertion operation detecting means) for detecting that an appropriate medal has passed is provided on the path through which the medal passes in the selector 66.

The door open / close monitoring switch 67 outputs a security signal for notifying the open / close of the front door to the outside of the pachislot machine 1. The BET switch 77 detects that the MAX bet button 21 has been pressed by the player. The settlement switch 78 detects that the settlement button 27 has been pressed by the player. The start switch 79 (start operation detecting means) detects that the start lever 23 has been operated by the player (start operation).

The stop switch board 80 (stop operation detecting means) includes a circuit for stopping a rotating reel and a circuit for displaying a stoptable reel by an LED or the like. Further, the stop switch board 80 is provided with a stop switch. The stop switch detects that each of the stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R is pressed by the player (stop operation).

The game operation display board 81 is connected to the information display 14, and the inserted medals are received when the insertion of medals is accepted, when the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotatable, and when the replay is performed. This is a substrate for displaying the number of medals on the information display 14. Further, various LEDs are connected to the game operation display board 81. Based on the signal input from the game operation display board 81, these LEDs, for example, turn on a mark for displaying the start of the game, a mark for replaying the game, and the like provided on the information display 14.

The sub-control board 72 is connected to the main control board 71 via the door relay terminal board 68 and the sub-relay board 61. Further, the pachi-slot machine 1 has a sound I / O board 83, an LED board 84, a touch sensor 111, and an operation button 203 connected to the sub-control board 72 via the sub-relay board 61. Since the touch sensor 111 and the operation button 203 have been described above, their description will be omitted here.

The sound I / O board 83 outputs sound to a speaker group including speakers 65L and 65R and various speakers (not shown). The LED board 84 causes various LED groups 85 controlled by the sub-control board 72 to emit light, and turns on, blinks, and turns off these various LED groups 85 in a pattern according to the effect.

Further, the pachi-slot machine 1 has a ROM cartridge board 86 and a liquid crystal relay board 87 connected to the sub-control board 72. The ROM cartridge board 86 and the liquid crystal relay board 87 are housed in the sub-control board case 57 together with the sub-control board 72.

The ROM cartridge board 86 is a board for managing image (video), audio, optical, and communication data for production. The liquid crystal relay board 87 is a board that relays the connection wiring between the sub-control board 72 and the liquid crystal display device 11.

<Main control circuit>
Next, the configuration of the main control circuit 91 mounted on the main control board 71 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the main control circuit 91 of the pachislot machine 1.

The main control circuit 91 is mainly composed of a microcomputer 92 mounted on the main control board 71. The microcomputer 92 includes a main CPU 93, a main ROM 94, and a main RAM 95.

The main ROM 94 stores a control program executed by the main CPU 93, a data table, data for transmitting various control commands (commands) to the sub control circuit 101, and the like. Further, the main ROM 94 stores a plurality of minimum game times related to the unit game.

The main RAM 95 is provided with a storage area for storing various data such as internal winning combinations determined by executing the control program.

A clock pulse generation circuit 96, a frequency divider 97, a random number generator 98, and a sampling circuit 99 are connected to the main CPU 93. The clock pulse generation circuit 96 and the frequency divider 97 generate a clock pulse. The main CPU 93 executes a control program based on the generated clock pulse. The random number generator 98 generates random numbers in a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535). The sampling circuit 99 extracts one value from the generated random numbers.

The main CPU 93 counts the number of times a pulse is output to the stepping motor of each reel after detecting the reel index. As a result, the main CPU 93 manages the rotation angle of each reel (mainly, how many symbols the reel has rotated). The reel index is information indicating that the reel has made one revolution. This reel index includes, for example, an optical sensor having a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit, and a detection piece provided at a predetermined position on each reel and interposed between the light emitting unit and the light receiving unit due to rotation of each reel. It is detected by the reel position detection unit (not shown).

Here, the management of the rotation angle of each reel will be specifically described. The number of pulses output to the stepping motor is counted by a pulse counter provided in the main RAM 95. Then, each time the output of a predetermined number of pulses required for the rotation of one symbol is counted by the pulse counter, the symbol counter provided in the main RAM 95 is added one by one. The symbol counter is provided according to each reel. The value of the symbol counter is cleared when the reel index is detected by the reel position detection unit (not shown).

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

<Sub-control circuit>
Next, the configuration of the sub-control circuit 101 mounted on the sub-control board 72 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the sub-control circuit 101 of the pachi-slot machine 1.

The sub-control circuit 101 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 91, and performs processing such as determination and execution of the effect content based on the command transmitted from the main control circuit 91. The sub control circuit 101 basically includes a sub CPU 102, a sub RAM 103, a rendering processor 104, a drawing RAM 105, and a driver 106.

The sub CPU 102 controls the output of video, sound, and light according to the control program stored in the ROM cartridge board 86 in response to the command transmitted from the main control circuit 91. The ROM cartridge board 86 is basically composed of a program storage area and a data storage area.

The control program executed by the sub CPU 102 is stored in the program storage area. For example, the control program includes a main board communication task for controlling communication with the main control circuit 91, and an effect registration task for extracting an effect random value and determining and registering the effect content (effect data). Contains various programs to execute. Further, the control program includes a drawing control task for controlling the display of an image by the liquid crystal display device 11 based on the determined effect content, a lamp control task for controlling the output of light from a light source such as the LED group 85, and speakers 65L and 65R. It also includes various programs for executing voice control tasks and the like that control the output of sound from LEDs.

The data storage area includes a storage area for storing various data tables, a storage area for storing effect data constituting each effect content, and a storage area for storing animation data related to video creation. The data storage area also includes a storage area for storing sound data related to BGM and sound effects, a storage area for storing lamp data related to a pattern of turning on and off light, and the like.

The sub-RAM 103 is provided with a storage area for registering the determined effect content and effect data, and a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination transmitted from the main control circuit 91.

The sub CPU 102, the rendering processor 104, the drawing RAM (including the frame buffer) 105, and the driver 106 create an image according to the animation data specified by the effect content, and display the created image on the liquid crystal display device 11.

Further, the sub CPU 102 causes the speaker group such as the speakers 65L and 65R to output the sound such as BGM according to the sound data specified by the effect content. Further, the sub CPU 102 controls the lighting and extinguishing of the LED group 85 according to the lamp data specified by the effect content.

<Ratio indicator>
Next, the configuration of the ratio display 58 will be described with reference to FIG. 7. As described above in FIG. 7, the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has a ratio display 58 for displaying various ratios. FIG. 7A shows an example of mounting the ratio display 58, and FIG. 7B shows the contents displayed on the ratio display 58.

(Composition of ratio display)
As shown in FIG. 7, the ratio indicator 58 is composed of a 4-digit 7-segment LED, and as will be described later in FIG. 7B, the upper 2 digits indicate the type of the ratio to be displayed, and the lower 2 digits. Indicates the value of the ratio. The ratio display 58 is provided inside the pachi-slot machine 1 because it is used by an administrator (such as a clerk at a game store) to check whether the pachi-slot machine 1 has been tampered with. At this time, in order to prevent fraud on the ratio indicator 58 itself, it is preferable that the ratio indicator 58 is provided inside the main control board case that covers the main control board 71.

As a specific mounting example, as shown in FIG. 7 (A-1), the ratio indicator 58 may be mounted on the main control board 71, and is also shown in FIG. 7 (A-2). As described above, it may be mounted on another board (ratio display board) connected to the main control board 71, and as shown in FIG. 7 (A-3), 7 segments as the ratio display 58. The LED unit may be attached by connecting it to the main control board. In any case, as shown in FIG. 7A, it is preferable that the main control board 71 is provided inside the main control board case together with the main control board 71. Here, normally, a recording paper or a sealing sticker is attached to the main control board case, but when the ratio indicator 58 is provided in the main control board case, the visibility of the proportion indicator 58 is provided by the sealing sticker or the like. It is preferable to attach a sealing sticker or the like so that the seal is not damaged. The seal is intended to leave a trace of opening the main control board case, and is a seal specially processed so that a trace remains when the main control board case is peeled off. The recording paper is a paper for recording when the main control board case is attached / detached or opened by a regular procedure, and the identification number of the main control board 71 is printed on the recording paper. There is an entry field for entering the date and time of opening and the person in charge at that time. Here, the formal procedure includes manufacturing of a game machine (at the time of mounting and fixing) and on-site inspection after installation in a game store.

(Display contents of the ratio display)
Subsequently, a display example of the ratio display 58 will be described. As shown in FIG. 7B, the ratio display 58 shows the cumulative specific section ratio, the continuous character ratio and the character ratio between the latest 6000 games, and the cumulative continuous character ratio and the character ratio. , Is displayed. When displaying the cumulative specific section ratio on the ratio display 58, "AU" is displayed in the upper two digits of the 4-digit 7-segment LED, and the ratio of continuous characters between the latest 6000 games is displayed. , "= R" is displayed in the upper two digits, and when displaying the character ratio between the last 6000 games, "= b" is displayed in the upper two digits, and the cumulative continuous character ratio is displayed. When this is done, "Ar" is displayed in the upper two digits, and "Ab" is displayed in the upper two digits when the cumulative percentage of the bonus is displayed. Further, the corresponding ratio is displayed as a percentage in the lower two digits of the four-digit 7-segment LED.

Here, the "specific section ratio" refers to the ratio of the number of games played in a game state advantageous to the player to the number of games played (that is, the total number of games played) in all the game states. In this case, the gaming state that is advantageous to the player is the notification state (so-called AT (the ART gaming state of the present embodiment)) that notifies the information that is advantageous to the player, as well as the degree of expectation of transition to this notification state. CZ with a high value may also be included. Further, the bonus state that starts during the notification state may also be included in the advantageous gaming state in this case.

The main control board 71 counts the total number of games, which indicates the number of games in all the game states, and the specific number of games, which indicates the number of games in the game state which is advantageous to the player, at a predetermined counter provided in the main RAM 33. Then, the specific section ratio is calculated by the formula shown below.
Specific section ratio = specific number of games / total number of games x 100

In addition, the "continuous bonus ratio" is related to the first-class special bonus or the first-class special bonus with respect to the total number of medals paid out in all the gaming states (that is, the total number of medals paid out). The ratio of the total number of medals paid out while the accessory continuous operation device is operating.

The main control board 71 has a total number of medals paid out indicating the total number of medals paid out in all gaming states at a predetermined counter provided in the main RAM 33, and a first-class special accessory or a first-class special accessory. The number of medals paid out during the first specific game, which indicates the total number of medals paid out while the continuous bonus actuating device according to the above is being operated, is counted, and the ratio of continuous bonuses is calculated by the following formula.
Percentage of continuous characters = number of payouts during the first specific game / total number of payouts x 100

The "feature ratio" is the total number of medals paid out while any of the bonuses is in operation with respect to the total number of medals paid out in all game states (that is, the total number of medals paid out). The percentage that occupies. In addition, any of the characters is a type 1 special character, a type 1 special character continuous operation device, a type 2 special character, and a type 2 special character continuous operation. A device or an ordinary accessory. Further, since the player is in an advantageous state during the ART gaming state and the CZ, it may be included in the state in which any of the accessories is operating.

The main control board 71 has a total number of medals paid out indicating the total number of medals paid out in all the gaming states at a predetermined counter provided in the main RAM 33, and medals paid out while any of the accessories is operating. The number of medals paid out during the second specific game, which indicates the total number of medals, is counted, and the bonus ratio is calculated by the formula shown below.
Percentage of continuous characters = Number of payouts during the second specified game / Total number of payouts x 100

The "cumulative" refers to the entire period from the installation of the pachislot machine 1 to the present, and the "between the latest 6000 games" refers to the period from the game before 6000 games to the present. When calculating the ratio of "cumulative", the main control board 71 may calculate the ratio using the counting result counted in the entire period, and when calculating the ratio of "between the latest 6000 games", The main control board 71 may calculate the ratio using the counting result that has been counted in the period from the game before 6000 games to the present.

The predetermined counter provided in the main RAM 33 is provided in an area that is not cleared (initialized) even when the power is turned on / off or the setting is changed. That is, the data related to the ratio display 58 stored in the main RAM 33 is configured so as not to be erased even when the power is turned on / off or the setting is changed.
Further, a predetermined counter provided in the main RAM 33 counts data related to the ratio display 58 with 400 games as one set. For example, when calculating the ratio between 6000 games, the ratio is calculated using the cumulative counting results of 15 sets.

(Display contents of ratio display (switching display))
The ratio display 58 switches and displays various ratios calculated by the main control board 71. The method of switching the content to be displayed on the ratio display 58 is arbitrary. For example, various ratios may be automatically switched at predetermined intervals, and various types may be manually switched according to the operation of a dedicated switch. The ratio may be switched, or various ratios may be switched by combining automatic switching and manual switching.

(Modification example of ratio display)
By the way, since the existing pachislot machine does not have the ratio display 58, it is necessary to make a major modification to the existing pachislot machine in the installation example of the ratio display 58 shown in FIG. 7A. Therefore, the display provided in the existing pachislot machine may be used as the ratio display 58 for displaying various ratios. Specifically, in the existing pachislot machine, a display (information display 14) that displays the number of medals stored (number of credits) and the number of medals paid out in this game (number of payouts). Is provided. Therefore, when a special operation is performed on the pachislot machine, the display unit (credit lamp 145) that displays the number of credits displays the type of ratio to be displayed, and the display unit that displays the number of payouts (payout number lamp). The display of the display may be switchable so that the ratio of the type is displayed in 146).

Although the special operation is optional, it is preferable that the operation uses a switch provided inside the pachislot machine. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from accidentally performing a special operation.

[Transition flow of gaming state of pachislot machine]
Next, the gaming state controlled by the main control board 71 (main CPU 93) of the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment and the transition flow thereof will be described with reference to FIG.

In the present embodiment, the main control board 71 manages the gaming state based on the presence / absence of winning / operating of the bonus, the type of the internal winning combination related to the replay, and the winning probability thereof. As shown in FIG. 8, the main control board 71 distinguishes between the bonus non-winning state, the inter-flag state, and the bonus state based on the presence / absence of winning / operating of the bonus (F_BB1 to 3). Specifically, the bonus non-winning state is a state in which the bonus is not winning and the bonus is not operating, and the inter-flag state is a state in which the bonus is winning and the bonus is not operating, and the bonus state. Is the state in which the bonus is activated.

Whether or not the bonus is won is managed based on the data stored in the internal winning combination storage area (not shown) provided in the main RAM 33, and whether or not the bonus is activated is determined by the game state flag provided in the main RAM 33. It is managed based on the data stored in the storage area (not shown). Here, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the winning combination related to the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination, the winning combination related to the bonus is carried over as the internal winning combination until the bonus is activated. The inter-flag state is a state in which the winning combination related to the bonus is carried over as an internal winning combination.

Further, the main control board 71 is provided with four types of RT0 to RT3 gaming states in which the types of internal winning combinations related to the replay and the winning probabilities thereof are different from each other. The RT0 gaming state is a gaming state in which the player stays in an initial state such as after the end of the bonus state. In addition, the RT1 gaming state is a gaming state in which the probability that the winning combination related to the replay is determined as the internal winning combination is low, and the RT2 gaming state is the gaming state in which the probability that the winning combination related to the replay is determined as the internal winning combination is high. It is a game state that becomes. Further, the RT3 gaming state is a gaming state in which the winning combination related to the bonus stays when it is determined as the internal winning combination (that is, between the flags).

These RT0 to RT3 gaming states are managed based on the data stored in the gaming state flag storage area (not shown) provided in the main RAM 33. Specifically, the pachi-slot machine 1 has three flags, an RT1 game state flag to an RT3 game state flag, and manages the RT game state by managing the on / off of these flags in the main RAM 33. More specifically, the main control board 71 specifies the RT game state corresponding to the ON RT game state flag as the current RT game state. When all the RT game state flags are off, the main control board 71 identifies that the current RT game state is the RT0 game state.

As shown in FIG. 8, the main control board 71 shifts the gaming state from the RT0 gaming state to the RT1 gaming state when (1) a bell spill is displayed in the RT0 gaming state. Further, the main control board 71 shifts the gaming state from the RT1 gaming state to the RT2 gaming state when the RT2 transition lip is displayed in the RT1 gaming state, and (3) the bell spill or the RT1 in the RT2 gaming state. When the transition lip is displayed, the gaming state is shifted from the RT2 gaming state to the RT1 gaming state.

Here, when the push order bells (F_push order bell 1_1st to F_push order bell 2_3rd), which will be described later, are determined as the internal winning combination, the bell spills are not in the push order determined for each type of push order bell. It is a combination of symbols displayed when the answer is correct. In addition, the RT2 transition lip is when the RT1 medium lip (F_RT1 medium lip_123 to F_RT1 medium lip_321), which will be described later, is determined as the internal winning combination, and the correct answer is in the pressing order determined for each type of RT1 medium lip. It is a combination of displayed symbols. Further, the RT1 transition lip is when the RT2 medium lip (F_RT2 medium lip_1st to F_RT2 medium lip_3rd), which will be described later, is determined as the internal winning combination, and the answer is incorrect in the pressing order determined for each type of the RT2 medium lip. It is a combination of symbols displayed in.

Further, the main control board 71 shifts the gaming state from the RT0 to RT2 gaming state to the RT3 gaming state (between the flags) when (4) the winning combination related to the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination in the RT0 to RT2 gaming state. .. Further, the main control board 71 is changed from the RT3 gaming state (between the flags) to the bonus state when the winning combination related to the bonus determined as the internal winning combination in the (5) RT3 gaming state is won and the bonus state starts. To migrate. Further, when the end condition of the bonus state is satisfied during the (6) bonus state, the main control board 71 ends the bonus state and shifts the game state to the RT0 game state.

Here, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the end condition of the bonus state is that the number of medals paid out during the bonus state exceeds 232 (233 or more). Further, in the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, during the bonus state, the winning combination (F_RB role, F_7 fanning role, F_7 matching role 1, F_7 matching role 2) is always determined as the internal winning combination. , These roles will definitely win. As a result, 8 medals will always be paid out for each game during the bonus state, and the bonus state will always end with 30 games, so the number of medals paid out during the bonus state. The end condition that the number of medals exceeds 232 can be rephrased as the number of games played in the bonus state reaches 30 times.

[Various data tables on the main control side 1]
Subsequently, the configurations of various data tables necessary for explaining the transition of the gaming state described with reference to FIG. 8 will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 17. These various data tables are stored in the main ROM 94.

<Design arrangement table>
The symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 9 represents the arrangement of symbols arranged on the surfaces of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R by data. The symbol arrangement table defines the correspondence between the 20 symbol positions "0" to "19" and the symbols corresponding to each of these symbol positions.

The symbol positions "0" to "19" indicate the positions of the symbols arranged along the rotation direction in each of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R. The symbol corresponding to the symbol positions "0" to "19" can be specified by referring to the symbol arrangement table using the value of the symbol counter.

The types of patterns are "Red 7", "Blue 7", "BAR", "Replay", "Bell", "Watermelon", "Cherry", "Blank 1", "Blank 2" and "Blank 3". Includes.

The symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 9 assigns a symbol located in the middle of the reel display window 4 (a symbol passing through the middle of the reel display window 4) to the symbol position "0" when the reel index is detected, and also assigns the symbol to the symbol position "0". Correspondence relationships are defined in which symbol positions "0" to "19" are assigned to each of the 20 symbols in the order of movement of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R in the rotation direction. In this way, by using the middle stage of the reel display window 4 as a reference, the type of the symbol located in the middle stage of the reel display window 4 can be specified for each of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

<Design code table>
Further, as shown in FIG. 9, each symbol arranged on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is specified by a symbol code table and is distinguished by 1 byte (8 bits) of data. The symbol code table shown in FIG. 9 represents a code for identifying the symbols arranged on the surfaces of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

The symbols used in the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment are "red 7", "blue 7", "BAR", "replay", "bell", "watermelon", "cherry", "blank 1", and "blank". There are 10 types of "2" and "blank 3". In the symbol code table, "00000001" is assigned as data to the "red 7" symbol (symbol code 1), and "00000010" is assigned as data to the "blue 7" symbol (symbol code 2). Has been done. Similarly, "00000011" to "000001010" are assigned as data to each symbol (symbol code 3 to 10) of "BAR" to "blank 3".

<Design combination table>
Next, the symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 12. The symbol combination table is used when a combination of symbols predetermined according to the type of privilege, data stored in the main RAM 95 when the combination of the symbols is displayed, and the combination of the symbols are displayed. The correspondence with the benefits (number of medals paid out) is stipulated.

In the present embodiment, if the combination of symbols displayed along the effective line matches the combination of symbols specified in the symbol combination table, it is determined that the prize is won. Then, when it is determined that the prize is won, the player is given benefits such as paying out medals, operating the replay, and operating the bonus game (continuous operation device for the character). If the combination of symbols displayed along the effective line does not match any of the combinations of symbols specified in the symbol combination table, it is a so-called "missing". That is, in the present embodiment, the combination of the "missing" symbols is specified by not specifying the combination of the symbols corresponding to the "missing" in the symbol combination table. The present invention is not limited to this, and the item of "off" may be provided in the symbol combination table to directly specify "off".

The data column in the symbol combination table defines information for identifying the symbol combination displayed along the valid line. Specifically, in the data column, a "storage area" in which data of a combination of corresponding symbols is stored and "data (bits corresponding to the combination of symbols in 1-byte data)" stored in the storage area. Data for specifying) ”is specified.

The combination specified in the symbol combination table means the symbol combination of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R displayed along the effective line when each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped. For each combination, the role of the combination and the combination name according to the type of the symbol constituting the combination are defined.

In addition, the number of medals to be paid out specified in the symbol combination table specifies the number of medals to be paid out when the corresponding combination of symbols is displayed. For example, referring to FIG. 12, when a combination of symbols of combination names "C_MDF1" to "C_MDSP_02" is displayed in a 3BET game, eight medals are paid out.

In addition, the content column in the symbol combination table indicates the role of each symbol combination and the characteristics of each symbol combination. With reference to FIG. 10, for example, the combination names “C_transition 1_01” to “C_transition 2_04” are combinations of bell-spilled symbols, and when displayed along the valid line, the game state is RT1. It shifts to the game state (see FIG. 8).

Further, the combination names "C_BB_A" to "C_BB_C3" are a combination of symbols related to the continuous operation device (BB) of the first-class special accessory, and when displayed along the effective line, the game state becomes a bonus state. Transition (see FIG. 8).

Further, the combination name "C_reach eye lip" is a combination of symbols related to the reach eye lip, and when displayed along the effective line, the replay operation is performed. It should be noted that the combination of symbols related to the reach eye lip is not displayed along the effective line during the general game state even if it is won, but is displayed along the effective line only between the flags.

Further, the combination names "C_RT2_T lip_01" to "C_RT2_C lip" are combinations of symbols related to the RT2 transition lip. When the RT2 transition lip is displayed along the valid line, the re-game operation is performed and the gaming state shifts to the RT2 gaming state (see FIG. 8).

Further, the combination names "C_B rip" to "C_CD rip_04" are combinations of symbols related to the replay, and when they are displayed along the effective line, the replay operation is performed. Further, the combination names "C_RT1_CU lip" to "C_RT lip_04" are combinations of symbols related to the RT1 transition lip. When the RT1 transition lip is displayed along the valid line, the re-game operation is performed and the gaming state shifts to the RT1 gaming state (see FIG. 8).

Further, the combination names "C_WMLN1_01" to "C_WMLN3" are a combination of symbols related to watermelon spilled eyes, and when displayed along the effective line, one medal is paid out. Further, the combination names "C_CHA_A" to "C_CHA_B4" are combinations of symbols related to chances, and when displayed along the valid line, one medal is paid out.

Further, the combination names "C_control B01_01" to "C_control B10_04" are a combination of symbols related to the first appearance, and when displayed along the valid line, one medal is paid out. Further, the combination name "C_CHE" is a combination of symbols related to weak cherries, and when displayed along the effective line, one medal is paid out.

Further, the combination names "C_control B01_01" to "C_control B10_04" are a combination of symbols related to the first appearance, and when displayed along the valid line, one medal is paid out. Further, the combination names "C_SCHE01" to "C_SCHE03" are combinations of symbols related to strong cherries, and when displayed along the effective line, one medal is paid out.

Further, the combination names "C_CDWMLN1_01" to "C_CUWMLN" are a combination of symbols related to watermelon, and when displayed along the valid line, five medals are paid out. Further, the combination names "C_PCHA1" to "C_PCHA6_04" are combinations of symbols related to the confirmed cherry, and when displayed along the valid line, eight medals are paid out. Further, the combination names "C_CENB_01" to "C_CUB" are a combination of symbols related to the bell, and when displayed along the valid line, eight medals are paid out.

In addition, the combination name "C_MCF1" is a combination of symbols related to 7 medals in BB, and when displayed along the valid line, 8 medals are paid out. Further, the combination names "C_MD1" to "C_MDSP_02" are a combination of symbols related to 7 sets in the BB, and when displayed along the valid line, 8 medals are paid out.

<Internal lottery table>
Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 13, the internal lottery table referred to when determining the internal winning combination will be described. The internal lottery table is provided for each game state, and defines the lottery value information corresponding to each combination. In the example shown in FIG. 13, the lottery value itself for each combination is omitted, and only whether or not each combination can be won is shown for each game state.
The RT0 to RT2 game states differ only in the lottery value information corresponding to the winning combination related to the replay, and the lottery value information corresponding to the winning combination related to the small winning combination or the bonus is the same. In addition, the RT3 game state is a state in which the role related to the bonus is carried over, and the role related to the bonus is not won (lottery value is 0), but other than that, it is the same as the RT0 to RT2 game state. In addition, only the lottery value information corresponding to the winning combination related to the replay is different, and the lottery value information corresponding to the small winning combination is the same. At this time, during the RT3 game state, the lottery value when the bonuses such as No3 to No7 and the small winning combination are won at the same time decreases, so that the lottery value corresponding to the small winning combination seems to decrease. As the lottery value corresponding to that amount increases in No. 35 to No. 39 and the like, the lottery value corresponding to the small winning combination becomes the same regardless of the RT gaming state.

In the present embodiment, the lottery random values extracted from the predetermined numerical range "0 to 65535" are sequentially subtracted by the lottery values (not shown) according to each combination, and the result of the subtraction is negative. An internal lottery is performed by determining whether or not it has become (whether or not so-called "digits" have occurred).

Therefore, the larger the numerical value defined as the lottery value, the higher the probability that the winning combination to which this is assigned is determined as the internal winning combination. That is, the winning probability of each number can be expressed by "the lottery value corresponding to each number / the number of all random number values that may be extracted (65536)".

With reference to FIG. 13, it can be seen that in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, “off” is not determined as a result of the lottery during the bonus state. That is, in the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, any of the roles "F_RB role", "F_7 fanning role", "F_7 matching combination 1", and "F_7 matching combination 2" is always determined as the internal winning combination during the bonus state. The result of the lottery will not be "missing".

<Correspondence table of internal winning combination and symbol combination>
14 to 16 are comparison tables showing the correspondence with the combination of symbols that can be displayed on the effective line in each internal winning combination when each combination is determined as the internal winning combination. The circles in each correspondence table indicate the combinations of symbols that can be displayed on the effective line in the winning combination determined as the internal winning combination.

In the pachi-slot machine 1, the main control board 71 has different stop controls depending on the internal winning combination and the gaming state, and when a predetermined combination is determined as the internal winning combination, the correspondence relationships shown in FIGS. 14 to 16 are shown. The rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped so that the combination of symbols can be displayed. Here, in the correspondence table shown in FIGS. 14 to 16, all combinations of symbols that may be displayed when the winning combination is determined as the internal winning combination are listed, but the circles corresponding to the winning combination are listed. Even a combination of marked symbols may not be displayed.

That is, in the pachi-slot machine 1, the stop control (for example, the symbol to be preferentially pulled in) is made different according to the combination of symbols that can be stopped and displayed and the current gaming state. Even a combination of marked symbols may not be displayed. Therefore, FIG. 17 shows the correspondence between the type of combination and the combination of the symbols that are actually stopped and displayed.

<Correspondence between the winning combination and the combination of symbols in states other than the bonus state>
Correspondence 1 of FIG. 17 shows the correspondence between the winning combination and the combination of symbols in a state other than the bonus state (some combinations are omitted). In the pachi-slot machine 1, as a plurality of combinations, a "push order combination" is provided, which is a combination in which the combinations of symbols displayed according to the order of stop operations (push order) are different. The combination of symbols associated with the "correct answer in the push order" in FIG. 17 is a combination of symbols that is advantageous for the player among the combinations of symbols displayed according to the push order, and corresponds to the "incorrect answer in the push order". The attached symbol combination is a combination of symbols that is disadvantageous to the player among the combinations of symbols displayed according to the pressing order. When notifying the stop operation which is advantageous for the player, the correct push order is notified, and as a result, the combination of symbols associated with the "push order correct answer" is displayed.

Here, in the present embodiment, the end of the name of the push order combination indicates the push order that is the correct answer. Specifically, the trailing "1st" of the winning combination means that the correct push order is for the first stop operation on the left reel 3L, and the trailing "2nd" of the winning combination is The correct push order means that the first stop operation is for the reel 3C in the middle, and the last "3rd" in the name of the combination means that the correct push order is the reel whose first stop operation is on the right. It means that it is for 3R. Further, the end "123" of the role name means that the correct push order is "left, middle, right", and the end "132" of the role name means that the correct push order is "left". , Right, middle ", and the ending" 213 "of the role name means that the correct push order is" middle, left, right ", and the ending" 231 "of the role name. Means that the correct push order is "left, right, middle".

As shown in FIG. 17, the combinations "F_RT1 medium lip_123" to "F_RT1 medium lip_321" have different combinations of symbols displayed according to the pressing order, and when the pressing order is correct, RT2 If any of the displayable symbol combinations shown in FIGS. 14 to 16 of the symbol combinations related to the transition lip (see FIG. 10) is displayed along the valid line and the pressing order is not correct, One of the displayable symbol combinations shown in FIGS. 14 to 16 among the symbol combinations related to the replay (see FIG. 10) is displayed along the effective line.

In addition, the combinations "F_RT2 medium lip_1st" to "F_RT2 medium lip_3rd" have different combinations of symbols displayed according to the pressing order, and when the pressing order is correct, the combination of symbols related to the replay. If any of the displayable symbol combinations shown in FIGS. 14 to 16 (see FIG. 10) is displayed along the effective line and the pressing order is not correct, the symbol related to the RT1 transition lip is displayed. Of the combinations (see FIG. 10), any of the displayable symbol combinations shown in FIGS. 14 to 16 is displayed along the effective line.

Further, the combinations "F_pushing order bell 1_1st" to "F_pushing order bell 2_3rd" are combinations in which the combinations of symbols displayed according to the pressing order are different. In the general game state, the combinations "F_pushing order bell 1_1st" to "F_pushing order bell 2_3rd" are shown in FIGS. 14 to 14 of the combinations of symbols related to the bells (see FIG. 12) when the pushing order is correct. If any of the displayable symbol combinations shown in FIG. 16 is displayed along the effective line and the pressing order is not correct, the symbol combination related to the bell spill or the first appearance (FIG. 10 or FIG. 11), any of the displayable symbol combinations shown in FIGS. 14 to 16 is displayed along the effective line.

Of the combinations "F_push order bell 1_1st" to "F_push order bell 2_3rd", the combination "push order bell 1 ("F_push order bell 1_1st "" F_push order bell 1-2nd "" F_push order bell 1_3rd "" ) ”Is a combination in which the stop control does not change between the general game state and between the flags, and the combination“ push order bell 2 (“ F_push order bell 2_1st”, “F_push order bell 2_2nd”, “F_push order” "Bell 2_3rd") "is a role in which the stop control changes between the general game state and the flag. That is, the combination "pushing order bell 2" is any of the displayable symbol combinations shown in FIGS. 14 to 16 among the bell symbol combinations (see FIG. 12) regardless of the pressing order during the flag. Is displayed along the valid line.

<Correspondence between the winning combination and the combination of symbols in the bonus state>
Correspondence 2 of FIG. 17 shows the correspondence between the winning combination and the combination of symbols in the bonus state. For the combination "F_RB combination", any of the displayable symbol combinations shown in FIGS. 14 to 16 among the bell symbol combinations (see FIG. 12) is displayed along the effective line regardless of the pressing order. ..

Further, as for the combination "F_7 fanning combination", any of the combinations of the symbols of 7 fanning in BB or the symbols of the bell (see FIG. 12) that can be displayed shown in FIGS. 14 to 16 is along the effective line. Is displayed. Further, the combinations "F_7 matching combination 1" and "F_7 matching combination 2" are combinations of the displayable symbols shown in FIGS. 14 to 16 among the combinations of the 7 matching or bell symbols in the BB (see FIG. 12). One is displayed along the valid line. In addition, the combinations "F_7 fanning combination" to "F_7 matching combination 2" may have different combinations of symbols displayed according to the pressing order, and common symbol combinations are displayed regardless of the pressing order. It may be a role.

As shown in the internal lottery table of FIG. 13, during the bonus state, the result of the internal lottery does not become "missing", and any of the combinations "F_RB combination" to "F_7 matching combination 2" is always the internal winning combination. Is determined as. Then, as shown in Correspondence 2 of FIG. 17, all of the combinations "F_RB combination" to "F_7 matching combination 2" are a combination of symbols (bell, 7 in BB) in which 8 medals are paid out by being displayed. A fan or 7 out of BB) is displayed. Therefore, in the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, eight medals for each game are paid out during the bonus state.

<Transition flow of game state regarding presence / absence of notification>
The pachislot machine 1 manages the game state based on the presence / absence of a bonus win / operation, the type of the internal winning combination related to the replay, and the winning probability, and at the same time, whether or not to notify the stop operation advantageous to the player. The game status is managed based on the above. Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 18, the transition flow of the gaming state regarding the presence / absence of notification will be described.

As shown in FIG. 18, the main control board 71 of the pachislot machine 1 distinguishes between the normal gaming state and the CZ (chance zone) and the ART gaming state based on the presence or absence of notification. The normal game state and the CZ are basically game states (non-ART) that do not notify the content of the stop operation that is advantageous to the player, and the ART game state is a game state that notifies the stop operation that is advantageous to the player. Is. In the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the player plays the game so as to shift from the normal game state (with a bonus state depending on the situation) to the ART game state which is advantageous to the player. ..

The normal gaming state is the most disadvantageous gaming state in the pachislot machine 1, and as shown in FIG. 18, there is a possibility that the normal gaming state shifts to the CZ and ART gaming states. Specifically, the transition lottery to the CZ is performed in the normal gaming state, and (A) When the transition lottery is won, the main control board 71 shifts the gaming state from the normal gaming state to the CZ. Further, in the normal gaming state, a lottery for shifting to ART is performed. (B) When the lottery for shifting to ART is won, the main control board 71 shifts the gaming state from the normal gaming state to the ART gaming state.

The CZ is a gaming state (chance zone) with a high degree of expectation for shifting to the ART gaming state, and as shown in FIG. 18, there is a possibility of shifting from the CZ to the normal gaming state or the ART gaming state. Specifically, the CZ performs a transition lottery to ART, and (C) when the transition lottery is won, the main control board 71 shifts the gaming state from the CZ to the ART gaming state, and (D) this transition. When the CZ is completed without winning the lottery, the main control board 71 shifts the gaming state from the CZ to the normal gaming state.

Here, in the pachi-slot machine 1, the ART gaming state is basically the gaming state in which the ART is winning among the RT2 gaming states, and starts when the RT gaming state shifts to the RT2 gaming state after the ART winning. As shown in FIG. 8, since the RT2 gaming state shifts from the RT0 and RT1 gaming states, the ART gaming state does not start immediately even after winning the ART. Therefore, in the pachislot machine 1, the period until the transition to the RT2 gaming state after the winning of the ART (more specifically, after the ART precursor) is set as ART preparation, and it is necessary to shift to the RT2 gaming state during the ART preparation. Notify the stop operation.

Subsequently, the ART gaming state is basically the gaming state in which the ART is winning among the RT2 gaming states. As shown in FIG. 18, the ART gaming state is usually composed of an ART and an additional zone. The normal ART and the additional zone are in a gaming state in which the playability is different from each other, and the normal ART displays a combination of symbols that are advantageous to the player (for example, a combination of symbols with a large number of medals to be paid out) during a predetermined number of games. It is a gaming state that notifies the stop operation for the purpose and the stop operation required to maintain the RT2 gaming state), and the additional zone notifies the stop operation that is advantageous to the player and adds the duration of the normal ART. It is a gaming state that functions as an additional chance zone. In addition, during the addition zone, the game is usually performed without digesting the duration of ART.

As shown in FIG. 18, there is a possibility of shifting from the normal ART to the additional zone or the normal gaming state. Specifically, in the normal ART, the transition lottery to the addition zone is performed, and (E) When the transition lottery is won, the main control board 71 shifts the gaming state from the normal ART to the addition zone. Further, the duration of the normal ART is managed. (G) When the duration ends, the main control board 71 shifts the gaming state from the normal ART to the normal gaming state. Normally, the method of managing the duration of ART is arbitrary, but in the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the duration is managed according to the number of games. Of course, the duration may be managed not by the number of games but by the number of medals and the difference number that are normally paid out during ART, and the number of notifications that affect the payout of medals during normal ART (navigation). The duration may be managed by the number of times).

As shown in FIG. 18, there is a possibility of shifting from the additional zone to the normal ART. Specifically, the end lottery is performed in the addition zone, and (F) if the end lottery is won, the addition zone ends, and the main control board 71 shifts the game state from the addition zone to the normal ART. ..

Further, as shown in FIG. 18, there is a possibility of shifting from the normal gaming state, the CZ and ART gaming states (normal ART or the additional zone) to the bonus state. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 18, when the winning combination related to the bonus is won in the (H) normal gaming state, CZ and ART gaming state, the main control board 71 shifts the gaming state to the bonus state.

Here, the bonus state includes a normal BB, an episode BB, and a special BB. In the pachislot machine 1, the type of bonus state is determined based on the timing when the winning combination related to the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination and the timing when the winning combination related to the bonus is won. Specifically, the main control board 71 determines the special BB as the bonus state to start when the combination related to the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination in the addition zone 2 which is a part of the addition zone.

The playability in the bonus state is different between the normal BB and the episode BB and the special BB. Specifically, the main control board 71 performs a lottery to grant the right of the normal ART and the additional zone based on the internal winning combination during the normal BB and the episode BB, and based on the internal winning combination during the special BB. Usually, an additional lottery is performed for the duration of ART. That is, during the normal BB and the episode BB, the right of the normal ART and the additional zone is given, and during the special BB, the number of additional games to add the duration of the normal ART is given. It should be noted that the normal BB and the episode BB differ only in the effect (display) in the bonus state, and the playability in the bonus state is the same. In other words, although the effect control by the sub side (sub control board 72) is different between the normal BB and the episode BB, the game control by the main side (main control board 71) is not different.

As shown in FIG. 18, in the bonus state, the lottery for transitioning to the ART gaming state is performed, and at the end of the bonus state, (I) if the right of the ART gaming state is not granted, the main control board 71 Shift the game state from the bonus state to the normal game state. Further, at the end of the bonus state, if the right of the (J) ART game state is granted, the main control board 71 shifts the game state from the bonus state to the ART game state. In addition, the fact that the right of ART game state is granted at the end of the bonus state means that the right of ART game state is granted due to the lottery performed during the bonus state, and the right of ART game state is granted before the bonus state. Is also included when is given.

[Various data tables on the main control side 2]
Next, the configurations of various data tables necessary for explaining the transition of the gaming state described with reference to FIG. 18 will be described with reference to FIGS. 19 to 58. These various data tables are stored in the main ROM 94.

(Flag determination table for lottery)
FIG. 19 is a lottery flag determination table for determining a lottery flag from the internal winning combination. Generally, in a pachislot machine, various lottery is performed based on the internal winning combination, but when a large number of combinations (44 types when referring to FIG. 19) can be determined as the internal winning combination, the lottery is performed for each combination. If the results are provided, the amount of data required for one lottery will be enormous. From the viewpoint of playability, it is preferable to perform various lottery, but since the capacity of the main ROM 94 is limited due to the specifications, if the amount of data required for one lottery becomes enormous, the types of lottery will be reduced. It has to be, and the playability becomes monotonous as a whole.

Therefore, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a large number of combinations are grouped, and various lottery is performed based on the grouped information (lottery flag). As a result, the amount of data required for each lottery can be suppressed. Further, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, by grouping a large number of roles in various modes, each lottery is characterized (for example, in one lottery, the roles in different groups are different from each other. In the lottery, each lottery is characterized by being in the same group).

The lottery flag determination table shown in FIG. 19 is used to group a large number of combinations in various ways, and defines information on the lottery flag for each combination determined as an internal winning combination. For example, the combination "F_watermelon" is defined as "3" as the lottery flag A, "3" as the lottery flag B, "3" as the lottery flag C, and "1" as the lottery flag D.

<Overview of table mode>
Subsequently, the outline of the table mode will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 20, the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment has three modes, "low accuracy", "high accuracy short", and "high accuracy long", as table modes. This table mode is used, for example, for a CZ lottery performed during a normal game state and an additional lottery performed during an ART game state. Basically, the table mode "low probability" has a low probability of winning in these lottery. It is a state, and the table modes "high probability short" and "high probability long" are states in which the probability of winning in these lottery is high.

When the gaming state is either the normal gaming state, the preparation for ART, or the normal ART, the main control board 71 shifts to the table mode based on the lottery flag B, and also shifts to the table mode at the end of the bonus state. Make the transition. Specifically, the main control board 71 shifts to the table mode using the data tables shown in FIGS. 21 and 22.

(Table mode transition lottery number determination table)
FIG. 21 is a table mode transition lottery number determination table for determining a table mode transition lottery number from the lottery flag B. The table mode transition lottery number determination table defines the table mode transition lottery number in association with the lottery flag B and the current table mode. The table mode transition lottery number is information used for the table mode transition lottery. For example, if the current table mode is "low accuracy", the lottery flag B "3" is determined to be "2" as the table mode transition lottery number, and the current table mode is "high accuracy short". In the case of, "3" is determined as the table mode transition lottery number, and when the current table mode is "high accuracy long", "4" is determined as the table mode transition lottery number. ..

(Table mode transition lottery table)
FIG. 22 is a table mode transition lottery table for drawing the transition destination of the table mode, and FIG. 22 (A) is performed when the gaming state is either the normal gaming state, ART preparation, or normal ART. It is a table used for the transition lottery, and FIG. 22B is a table used for the transition lottery performed at the end of the bonus state.

As shown in FIG. 22 (A), the table mode transition lottery table 1 defines the lottery value information for the transition destination table mode for each table mode transition lottery number. For example, when the table mode transition lottery number is "3", "high accuracy short" is always drawn as the transition destination table mode.

Further, as shown in FIG. 22B, the table mode transition lottery table 2 defines information on the lottery value for the transition destination table mode for each table mode at the end of the bonus state. For example, when the table mode at the end of the bonus state is "low accuracy", "low accuracy" or "high accuracy short" is drawn as the transfer destination table mode.

<Flow of the game during the normal game state>
Subsequently, the game in the normal game state will be described with reference to FIGS. 23 to 30. FIG. 23 is a diagram showing the flow of the game during the normal game state, and FIGS. 24 to 30 are diagrams showing various data tables used during the normal game state.

As shown in FIG. 23, during the normal gaming state, the main control board 71 performs a CZ lottery for shifting to the CZ and an ART lottery for shifting to the ART gaming state. During the normal game state, the main control board 71 performs CZ lottery based on the lottery flag B and the table mode, and when the CZ lottery is won, the game state is then shifted to CZ (via a precursor). , In the case of non-winning, the gaming state is maintained as the normal gaming state. Further, during the normal game state, the main control board 71 performs an ART lottery based on the lottery flag A, and when the ART lottery is won, the game state is then changed to the ART game state (via a precursor). However, in the case of non-winning, the gaming state is maintained as the normal gaming state.

(CZ lottery number determination table)
FIG. 24 is a CZ lottery number determination table for determining a CZ lottery number from the lottery flag B. The CZ lottery number determination table defines the CZ lottery number in association with the lottery flag B and the current table mode. The CZ lottery number is information used for the CZ lottery. With reference to the CZ lottery number determination table, the lottery flags "0 (off)" to "3 (push order bell)" are determined as "0" as the CZ lottery number regardless of the current table mode. .. Since the CZ lottery number "0" is a number that does not win the CZ lottery, the lottery flags "0 (off)" to "3 (push order bell)" are used for the CZ lottery. There is no winning.

(Normal medium CZ lottery table)
FIG. 25 is a normal medium CZ lottery table used for the CZ lottery performed during the normal game state based on the CZ lottery number. Normally, the CZ lottery table defines the lottery value information regarding the lottery result of the CZ lottery for each CZ lottery number. As will be described later, the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has CZ1, CZ2, CZ3, CZ4 and a special CZ as CZs. CZ1 to CZ4 are chance zones with different expectations for winning the ART lottery performed during CZ. Basically, CZ1 is the most difficult to win, CZ2 is the next hardest to win, and CZ3 is the next hard to win. , CZ4 is the easiest to win. In addition, the special CZ is a chance zone in which the transition to the ART gaming state is confirmed at the stage of transition.

In the CZ lottery using the normal medium CZ lottery table, there is a possibility that the transition to CZ1 to CZ4 among CZ1, CZ2, CZ3, CZ4 and the special CZ may be won, and the transition to the special CZ is not won. It should be noted that the special CZ may be transferred by winning the promotion lottery performed during the CZ precursor after winning the transition to CZ1 to CZ4 (see FIG. 29).

(ART lottery number determination table)
FIG. 26 is an ART lottery number determination table for determining an ART lottery number from the lottery flag A. The ART lottery number determination table defines the ART lottery number in association with the lottery flag A and the current gaming state. The ART lottery number is information used for the ART lottery. In addition, referring to the ART lottery number determination table of FIG. 26, in the states other than the normal game state and the state waiting for the end of ART, the ART lottery according to the state is performed separately, so that the bonus is won (lottery) "0 (non-winning for ART lottery)" is determined as the ART lottery number except for the flags A "7" and "8").

(ART lottery table)
FIG. 27 is an ART lottery table used for ART lottery performed based on the ART lottery number. The ART lottery table defines the lottery value information regarding the lottery result of the ART lottery for each ART lottery number. The pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment has an additional zone 1, an additional zone 2, and an additional zone 3 as additional zones. The addition zone 1 to the addition zone 3 are common in that the duration of the ART is usually added, but the method of addition and the frequency of addition are different from each other. Details of these additional zones 1 to 3 will be described later.

Further, in the figure, "ART stock +1" means that one normal ART right is granted, and "ART, additional zone 1 stock +1" means that the normal ART right and the additional zone 1 right are combined. One is given to each, and "ART, additional zone 2 stock +1" means that one right to normal ART and one right to additional zone 2 are given, respectively, and "ART, additional zone 3". "Stock +1" means that one right of ART and one right of additional zone 3 are usually granted.

(Lottery table for the number of precursor games)
Subsequently, FIG. 28 is a precursor game number lottery table for determining the precursor game number before shifting to the CZ or ART gaming state when the CZ lottery or the ART lottery performed during the normal game state is won. The precursor game number lottery table defines information on the lottery value for the precursor game number for each type of lottery won. When the main control board 71 wins the CZ lottery or the ART lottery during the normal game state, the number of precursor games is drawn, and after the number of precursor games elapses, the game state is shifted from the normal game state to the CZ or ART game state. To do.

(CZ promotion lottery table in CZ precursor)
Subsequently, FIG. 29 is a CZ promotion lottery table in the CZ precursor used for the CZ promotion lottery performed during the CZ precursor. The CZ promotion lottery table in the CZ precursor defines the lottery value information regarding the lottery result of the promotion lottery for each lottery flag B.

(Art sign middle addition zone lottery table)
Subsequently, FIG. 30 is an ART precursor middle addition zone lottery table used for the stock lottery of the additional zone 1 performed during the ART precursor. The ART precursor middle addition zone lottery table defines the lottery value information regarding the lottery result of the stock lottery for each lottery flag A.

When the main control board 71 wins any of CZ1 to CZ4 in the CZ lottery using FIG. 25, the number of precursor games is set using FIG. 28. Then, the main control board 71 performs a promotion lottery using FIG. 29 during this precursor game, and when the promotion lottery is won, the CZ1 to CZ4 won in the CZ lottery are rewritten to special CZ ( Promote).
Similarly, when the main control board 71 wins the ART in the ART lottery using FIG. 27, the number of precursor games is set using FIG. 28. Then, the main control board 71 performs a stock lottery using FIG. 30 during this precursory game, and when the stock lottery is won, one right of the additional zone 1 is granted.

<Flow of games in CZ>
Subsequently, the game in CZ will be described with reference to FIGS. 31 to 35. FIG. 31 is a diagram showing the flow of the game in the CZ, and FIGS. 32 to 35 are diagrams showing various data tables used in the CZ.

As shown in FIG. 31 (A), CZ1 to CZ4 are composed of the first half of CZ and the second half of CZ. In the first half of CZ, 12 games are continued and ART lottery is performed, and in the latter half of CZ, 3 games or 4 games are continued, and a battle effect is performed to notify the result of ART lottery in the first half of CZ.

The main control board 71 performs ART lottery based on the lottery flag B during the first half of CZ, and also draws the number of games in the latter half of CZ at the start of the final game in the first half of CZ. Further, the main control board 71 also performs ART lottery according to the so-called rare role in the latter half of CZ, rewrites the result of ART lottery in the first half of CZ, and grants further ART rights. The main control board 71 shifts the gaming state to the normal gaming state after the end of the CZ when the ART performed during the CZ (first and second half) is not won, and when the ART is won, the gaming state is changed after the end of the CZ. When the game is shifted to the normal ART and the ART and the additional zone are won, the gaming state is shifted to the additional zone of the winning type after the end of the CZ.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 31 (B), the stock lottery of the additional zone is performed during the special CZ, and the special CZ continues until 10 games have passed or until the stock lottery is won. The main control board 71 performs stock lottery of the additional zone 2 in the special CZ based on the lottery flag B. Then, when 10 games have passed without winning the stock lottery in the additional zone 2, the main control board 71 ends the special CZ and shifts the game state to the normal ART, and adds the game before the 10 games have elapsed. If the stock lottery in Zone 2 is won, the special CZ is ended and the game state is added to shift to Zone 2.

(Number determination table for ART lottery in CZ)
FIG. 32 is a CZ medium ART lottery number determination table for determining the CZ medium ART lottery number from the lottery flag B. A number determination table for ART lottery during CZ is provided for each situation during CZ. For example, during the first half of the CZ that has not yet won the ART lottery, the number determination table for the ART lottery during the CZ of "the first half of the CZ that does not win the ART" is used, and during the second half of the CZ that is performed without winning the ART lottery. The ART lottery number determination table in the CZ of "ART non-winning CZ second half" is used, and the CZ (first half) after winning the ART lottery is the CZ of "CZ (first half) middle" after winning the ART lottery. A medium ART lottery number determination table is used.

Further, the CZ medium ART lottery number determination table defines the CZ medium ART lottery number in association with the types of the lottery flags B and CZ. The ART lottery number in CZ is information used for the ART lottery performed in CZ1 to CZ4. With reference to the ART lottery number determination table in CZ of FIG. 32, in the first half of CZ, until the ART lottery is won once, the ART lottery number in CZ other than "0" is set regardless of the type of the lottery flag B. It is determined. On the other hand, once the ART lottery is won, or in the latter half of the CZ, except for the ART lottery number "0" in the CZ, the lottery flags B "3" to "7" (so-called rare role or higher) are determined only.

(ART lottery table in CZ)
FIG. 33 is an ART lottery table in CZ used for ART lottery performed based on the ART lottery number in CZ. The CZ medium ART lottery table defines the lottery value information regarding the lottery result of the ART lottery for each CZ medium ART lottery number. In the pachi-slot machine 1, if the ART lottery number in CZ other than "0" is determined, the ART lottery will be won with a predetermined probability.

(Battle game number lottery table)
FIG. 34 is a battle game number lottery table used for determining the number of games (number of battle games) in the latter half of CZ at the start of the final game in the first half of CZ. The battle game number lottery table defines the lottery value information regarding the number of games in the latter half of the CZ according to the result of the ART lottery (winning or non-winning) in the first half of the CZ. In the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the number of games in the latter half of the CZ is always "3 games" when the ART lottery in the first half of the CZ is not won, and when the ART lottery in the first half of the CZ is won. Will be "4 games" with a predetermined probability.

(Special CZ middle addition zone lottery table)
FIG. 35 is a special CZ middle addition zone lottery table used for stock lottery of the addition zone performed during the special CZ. The additional zone lottery table defines the lottery value information regarding the lottery result of the stock lottery of the additional zone 2 for each lottery flag B. During the special CZ, the stock lottery is performed only for the additional zone 2, and the stock lottery is not performed for the other additional zones 1 and 3.

<Flow of games during normal ART>
Subsequently, the game during the normal ART will be described with reference to FIGS. 36 to 42. FIG. 36 is a diagram showing the flow of games during normal ART, and FIGS. 37 to 42 are diagrams showing various data tables used during normal ART.

As shown in FIG. 32 (A), during the normal ART, an additional lottery for adding the duration (number of games) of the normal ART and stocking the additional zone is performed. Normally, the additional lottery during ART is basically performed based on the table mode and the lottery flag C, but when the number of continuous games in the ART game state exceeds 250 games, it is based on the lottery flag C regardless of the table mode. Is done. The number of continuous games in the ART gaming state may be the sum of the number of continuous games during normal ART and the number of continuous games in the additional zones 1 to 3, and is only the number of continuous games during normal ART. You may. In addition, the number of continuous games in the ART game state is not the cumulative number of continuous games including those before the previous time, but the number of continuous games in the ART game state this time, in other words, the ART game state continues without ending. It is the number of continuous games in the same ART game state between.

The main control board 71 normally performs a front mode transition lottery during ART, and also performs the above-mentioned additional lottery. In the case of non-winning in the additional lottery, the main control board 71 continues the normal ART without any addition, and when the additional lottery wins the addition of the number of games, the number of games (duration) is added. If the normal ART is continued and the stock lottery of the additional zone is won in the additional lottery, the game state is shifted from the normal ART to the additional zone of the winning type.
The main control board 71 also performs a front mode transition lottery and an additional lottery during ART preparation. Here, "preparing for ART" means that the player has the right to the ART game state (normal ART, additional mode) and is in the RT0 and RT1 game states before the ART game state starts. Since the ART gaming state starts when the RT gaming state shifts to the RT2 gaming state after the right of the ART gaming state (normal ART, additional mode) is granted, the ART gaming state starts before the ART gaming state starts (that is, ART). The RT0 and RT1 game states (after the precursory period is over) are called ART preparation.

Further, as shown in FIG. 32 (B), during normal ART, a shift lottery for the release mode and a release lottery based on the release mode are performed. The release mode is a mode in which the expected degree of winning of the release lottery is different. The release mode transition lottery and the release lottery are performed based on the current release mode, respectively. In the release mode transition lottery, the transfer destination release mode is drawn based on the current release mode, and in the release lottery, the current release mode is used. The stock lottery of the additional zone 1 is performed based on the release mode.

The main control board 71 switches the set release mode according to the result of the release mode transition lottery. Further, the main control board 71 continues the normal ART when the release lottery is not won, and shifts the gaming state from the normal ART to the additional zone 1 when the release lottery is won.

(Additional lottery number determination table)
FIG. 37 is an additional lottery number determination table for determining an additional lottery number from the lottery flag C. The additional lottery number determination table is provided for each number of continuous games in the current table mode or ART game state. For example, before the ART game state has passed 250 games, the additional lottery number determination table according to the current table mode is used, and after the ART game state has passed 250 games, "ART 250G" is used regardless of the current table mode. An additional lottery number determination table is used. Then, the additional lottery number determination table defines the additional lottery number in association with the lottery flag C.

(Normally ART middle addition zone lottery table)
FIG. 38 is a normal ART middle addition zone lottery table used for the addition lottery performed based on the addition lottery number. Normally, the additional zone lottery table during ART defines information on the lottery value related to the lottery result of the additional lottery for each additional lottery number.

(Number determination table for lottery of additional games during ART)
FIG. 39 is a number determination table for the number of additional games during ART for determining the number of additional games lottery from the lottery flag C. In the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control board 71 is drawn only for whether or not to add the number of games in the additional lottery, and the number of games to be added is not drawn, but is an additional game performed separately from the additional lottery. The number of games to be added is drawn by number lottery. The number for the number of additional games lottery is information used in the lottery for the number of additional games. The table for determining the number of additional games during ART lottery is provided for each number of continuous games in the current table mode or ART game state, and defines the number of additional games lottery number in association with the lottery flag C.

(Additional game number lottery table)
FIG. 40 is an additional game number lottery table used for the additional game number lottery performed based on the additional game number lottery number. The number of additional games lottery table defines information on the lottery value for the number of additional games for each number for the number of additional games lottery.

When the main control board 71 wins the addition of the number of games in the additional lottery using FIG. 38, the number of additional games lottery is determined using FIG. 39, and FIG. 40 is based on the number of additional games lottery. Use to draw the number of additional games.

(Release mode transition lottery table)
Subsequently, FIG. 41 is a release mode transition lottery table used for the release mode transition lottery. The release mode transition lottery table defines the lottery value information for the release mode of the transition destination for each current release mode.

(Release lottery table)
Subsequently, FIG. 42 is a release lottery table used for the release lottery based on the release mode. The release lottery table defines the lottery value information regarding the presence or absence of stock in the additional zone 1 for each current release mode. The main control board 71 performs a release lottery using the release lottery table in the "default" column until the number of continuous games in the ART game state exceeds 250 games, and the number of continuous games in the ART game state is 250 games. After exceeding the limit, a release lottery is performed using the release lottery table in the "ART250G" column.

In addition to the additional lottery using the lottery flag C (FIGS. 37 to 40), the main control board 71 also performs a stock lottery (release lottery) of the additional zone based on the release mode, as shown in FIGS. 41 and 42. The release mode transition lottery table and the release lottery table shown are used in this lottery.

<Flow of games in additional zones 1 and 2>
Subsequently, the games in the additional zones 1 and 2 will be described with reference to FIGS. 43 to 48. 43 and 44 are diagrams showing the flow of games in the additional zones 1 and 2, and FIGS. 45 to 48 are diagrams showing various data tables used in the additional zones 1 and 2.

As shown in FIG. 43 (A), in the additional zones 1 and 2, event masses are set for each of the five games from the current game (this game) to the game four games later. The event squares slide one by one as the game progresses. Therefore, the main control board 71 sets an event mass for each of the games for the game at the start of the additional zones 1 and 2, and then slides for one vacant game each time the game progresses. Set a new event space for the game.

As shown in FIG. 43 (B), a plurality of types of event masses are provided. The main control board 71 sets the event squares drawn from these plurality of types of event squares in association with each of the five games in the additional zone 1, while the event squares in the additional zone 2 are set. Set only the "back".

In addition, rewards are associated with each event mass. The reward associated with the event mass includes a reward that is advantageous to the player and a reward that is disadvantageous to the player. In the additional zones 1 and 2, the main control board 71 is associated with the event mass set for the game based on the internal winning combination (specifically, the lottery flag C) in this game. Give a reward. Basically, when the bell or higher (lottery flag C "2" or higher) is won, the main control board 71 gives an advantageous reward associated with the event mass, and the replay or lower (lottery flag C "0") is awarded. If "1") is won, a disadvantageous reward associated with the event mass will be given. In addition, in the addition zone 2, an advantageous reward (addition of the number of games) associated with the event mass “back” is given regardless of the lottery flag C.

In the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a disadvantageous reward is associated only with the event mass "red", and only an advantageous reward is associated with the other event masses. Specifically, the event mass "red" is associated with "life-1" as a disadvantageous reward. During the additional zone 1, the duration is managed by the life, and when the life becomes 0 due to the disadvantageous reward "life-1" of the event mass "red", the additional zone 1 ends. In addition, 1 life is given at the start of the additional zone 1 and is given by the reward of the event mass "Character 1".
In addition, in a game in which the event mass "red" is set, if a rare role or higher (lottery flag "3" or higher) is won, a reward of "additional number of games" may be given.

Further, the event cells "Blue 1" to "Blue 5" are associated with "addition of the number of games" as an advantageous reward. Further, the event mass "back" is associated with "shift to the additional zone 2" or "addition of the number of games" as an advantageous reward. Specifically, the event mass "back" may be set in both the additional zones 1 and 2, and the event mass "back" set in the additional zone 1 may be set to the "addition zone 2". Is associated, and "addition of the number of games" is associated with the event mass set in the addition zone 2. Therefore, in the game in which the event mass "back" in the additional zone 1 is set, the main control board 71 shifts the game state to the additional zone 1 or the additional zone 2 when the bell or more wins.

Further, the event mass "Character 1" is associated with "Life +1" as an advantageous reward, and the event mass "Character 2" is associated with "Red mass conversion stock +1" as an advantageous reward. .. Here, the "red mass conversion stock" is the right to convert the event mass "red" to another event mass. When the main control board 71 has the "red mass conversion stock" and the event mass "red" is set in the next game, the event mass "red" is converted to another event mass.

Further, the event mass "Character 3" is associated with "double stock +1" as an advantageous reward, and the event mass "Character 4" is associated with "Resurrection stock +1" as an advantageous reward. .. Here, the "double stock" is the right to convert the number of games to be added when the number of games is added to twice the number of games drawn. Further, the "revival stock" is a reset right to restart the additional zone 1 when the life becomes 0 and the additional zone 1 is terminated. When the main control board 71 has "double stock" and the number of games is added by the event mass "blue 1" or the like, the number of games is doubled by the number of additional games determined by lottery. Make an addition. Further, the main control board 71 restarts the additional zone 1 when the life becomes 0 due to the event mass “red” (when the additional zone 1 ends) in the situation where the main control board 71 has the “revival stock”.

In addition, the event mass "battle" is associated with "convert to back mass" as an advantageous reward. Here, "convert to back mass" is to convert the currently set event mass to the event mass "back". In the game in which the event mass "battle" is set, the main control board 71 converts the event mass set for the next game and subsequent games into the event mass "back" when the bell or more wins.

(End condition of additional zone 1)
As shown in FIG. 43 (C), as a result of winning the replay or less in the game in which the event mass "red" is set, the main control board 71 becomes the disadvantageous reward "life-1" of the event mass "red". When the life becomes 0, the additional zone 1 is terminated and the game state is shifted to the normal ART. Even in a game in which the event square "red" is set, if a bell or higher wins, the disadvantageous reward "life-1" of the event square "red" can be avoided, and an additional zone can be avoided. 1 continues. Further, even if the life becomes 0, if the "revival stock" is held, the main control board 71 restarts the additional zone 1.

In addition, if the player has "double stock" or the guaranteed number of games remains, the main control board 71 is assumed to have won the replay or less in the game in which the event mass "red" is set. However, the unfavorable reward "Life-1" of the event mass "Red" is not given.

(Transition from additional zone 1 to additional zone 2)
Subsequently, the transition from the additional zone 1 to the additional zone 2 will be described with reference to FIGS. 44 (D) and 44 (E). As described above, the event mass "back" is associated with "transition to additional zone 2" as an advantageous reward. In the game in which the event mass "back" in the additional zone 1 is set, the main control board 71 is accompanied by the advantageous reward "shift to the additional zone 2" of the event mass "back" when the bell or more wins. The game state is shifted from the additional zone 1 to the additional zone 2. On the other hand, in the game in which the event mass "back" in the additional zone 1 is set, the main control board 71 keeps the game state in the additional zone 1 without giving an advantageous reward when the replay or less wins. maintain.

Further, as shown in FIG. 44 (E), when the winning combination related to the bonus is won in the additional zone 1, the main control board 71 performs a promotion lottery for the additional zone. When the main control board 71 wins the promotion lottery, the addition zone 1 is promoted to the addition zone 2. In this case, the bonus state that starts with the winning of the winning combination related to the bonus is a special BB having the same playability as the additional zone 2. On the other hand, in the case of non-winning in the promotion lottery, the main control board 71 maintains the additional zone 1 without being promoted, and in this case, the starting bonus state is normal BB or episode BB.

(End condition of additional zone 2)
As shown in FIG. 44 (F), the main control board 71 performs an end lottery when the replay or less wins in the addition zone 2, and continues the addition zone 2 when the continuation is determined in the end lottery. On the contrary, when the end is decided in the end lottery, the addition zone 2 is ended and the gaming state is shifted from the addition zone 2 to the addition zone 1. In the additional zone 2, the guaranteed number of games is given, and the main control board 71 does not perform the end lottery itself when the guaranteed number of games remains.

(Additional zone level lottery table)
Subsequently, FIG. 45 is an additional zone level lottery table for determining the additional zone level. The additional zone level lottery table defines the lottery value information for the additional zone level. Here, the additional zone level is information used for determining the event mass to be set in the additional zone 1. Basically, the higher the additional zone level, the easier it is for the player to set an advantageous event mass. ..

The main control board 71 determines the additional zone level at the start of the additional zone 1 (more specifically, at the end of the game one game before the game that starts the additional zone 1), and is based on the determined additional zone level. Set the event mass. When the additional zone 1 is restarted by the above-mentioned "revival stock", the main control board 71 determines a more advantageous additional zone level 3 as the additional zone level (that is, at the time of restarting by the "revival stock"). , The additional zone level 3 is determined with a higher probability than the first hit of the additional zone 1).

(Event mass lottery table)
Subsequently, FIG. 46 is an event mass lottery table used for drawing the event mass to be set. The event mass lottery table defines the lottery value information for the event mass to be set as a result of the lottery. At the start of the additional zone 1, the main control board 71 determines the event masses for five games using the event mass lottery table shown in the “starting time” of FIG. 46 (A). With reference to the event square lottery table at the "start", it can be seen that the event square "red" is not set except for the third square at the start of the additional zone 1.

Further, the main control board 71 determines the event mass to be set by using the event mass lottery table shown in "other than the start time" of FIG. 46 (A) in the second and subsequent games of the additional zone 1. If you refer to the event mass lottery table of "other than the start", the event mass is determined according to the additional zone level from the second game onward, and at the additional zone level "Lv3", the event mass is higher than the additional zone level "Lv1". It can be seen that the probability of determining "red" is low.

When converting the event mass "red", the main control board 71 determines the converted event mass using the event mass lottery table shown in "At the time of red conversion" in FIG. 46 (A). In the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the event mass "red" is converted when there is "red mass conversion stock" and when two event masses "red" are set in succession. .. The event square lottery table shown in "after red square" is a table that is referred to when two event squares "red" are set in succession, and the event square lottery table shown in "stock consumption" is "red". This table is referenced when there is a "mass conversion stock".

Further, the main control board 71 determines the event mass to be set by using the event mass lottery table shown in "every 20 games" of FIG. 46 (A) every time the game is played a specific number of times in the addition zone 1. .. In the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the event mass "battle" is set regularly (every 20 games) in the addition zone 1, and the event mass lottery table of "every 20 games" is a regular event. Used for the mass "Battle" set.

Further, the main control board 71 draws an event mass to be set by using the event lottery table shown in the “addition zone 2” of FIG. 46 (A) during the addition zone 2 and the special BB. By referring to the event lottery table of the "addition zone 2", it can be seen that the event mass "back" is always determined during the addition zone 2 and the special BB.

The event mass lottery table 2 shown in FIG. 46 (B) is a table that is referred to when the event mass "character" is determined in the event mass lottery table 1 shown in FIG. 46 (A). Information on the lottery value for the reward (reward according to characters 1 to 4) set for the "character" is specified. When the event mass "character" is determined in the event mass lottery table 1, the main control board 71 sets the event mass from the event masses "character 1" to "character 4" using the event mass lottery table 2. decide. Then, when the bell or more wins in the game in which the event mass is set, the main control board 71 gives a reward according to the set "character 1" to "character 4".

Further, the event mass lottery table 3 shown in FIG. 46 (C) is a table that is referred to when the event mass "battle" is determined in the event mass lottery table 1 shown in FIG. 46 (A), and the event mass is the table. The lottery value information about the reward (the number of back squares converted) set for "battle" is specified. When the event mass "battle" is determined in the event mass lottery table 1, the main control board 71 determines the number of back mass conversions using the event mass lottery table 3 and sets it in the event mass "battle". Then, when the bell or more wins in the game in which the event mass is set, the main control board 71 sets the event mass "back" for the game for the number of converted back masses from the next time onward. To convert to.
As will be described later, the event mass will be displayed by the corresponding display mass, but in the event mass "battle", the display mass corresponding to the set number of back mass conversions (for example, the boss of the enemy character) ) Is displayed.

(Addition zone 1, 2 middle addition game number lottery number determination table)
Subsequently, FIG. 47 is a number determination table for the number of additional games in the additional zone for determining the number of additional games lottery from the lottery flag C. Normally, during ART, the number of additional games to be added is determined using the number determination table for the number of additional games during ART shown in FIG. 39, but the number of additional games to be added during the additional zones 1 and 2 is determined. Number of additional games The lottery number is determined using the lottery number determination table. The number determination table for the number of additional games in the additional zones 1 and 2 defines the number for the number of additional games lottery in association with the lottery flag C for each type of event mass.

In addition, since an advantageous reward of "transition to the additional zone 2" is set in the event mass "back" in the additional zone 1, the event mass "back" is added to the event mass "back" in the additional zone 1. The game lottery number "0" may be specified. In this case, the additional game lottery number "0" may be specified for all of the lottery flags C, and a part of the lottery flags C (for example, bell or less (lottery flag C "0"). "2")), the additional game lottery number "0" is specified, and other lottery flags C (for example, rare role or higher (lottery flag C "3" or higher)) are shown. The additional game lottery number may be specified.
In addition, in the number determination table for the number of additional games in the additional zones 1 and 2, the number of additional games other than "0" for the rare role or higher (lottery flag C "3" or higher) in the event mass "red". Although the lottery number is specified, in the event mass "red", the number of additional games may be specified as the lottery number "0" even if the role is rare or higher. That is, the event mass "red" is an event mass in which "life-1" is defined as a disadvantageous reward, and an event that determines only whether or not life is subtracted by 1 without adding the number of ART games. It may be a trout.

In the addition zones 1 and 2, when the main control board 71 determines the number of additional games lottery according to the lottery flag C and the event mass, it is determined by referring to the number of additional games lottery table shown in FIG. 40. Number of additional games added The number of additional games is drawn from the lottery number.

(Additional zone promotion lottery table at the time of bonus winning)
Subsequently, FIG. 48A is a bonus winning addition zone promotion lottery table used for the bonus winning addition zone promotion lottery performed at the time of bonus winning in the addition zone 1. The additional zone promotion lottery table at the time of bonus winning defines the lottery value information about the lottery result of the promotion lottery of the additional zone. When the bonus-related winning combination is won in the additional zone 1, the main control board 71 performs a promotion lottery as to whether or not the additional zone 1 is promoted to the additional zone 2, and if the winning is won in this promotion lottery, the additional zone 1 is added and promoted to zone 2, and the bonus state that starts with the bonus winning is set as special BB.

(Addition zone 2 end lottery table)
Subsequently, FIG. 48B is an additional zone 2 end lottery table used for the end lottery of the additional zone 2. The addition zone 2 end lottery table defines the lottery value information about the result of the end lottery for each lottery flag D. Addition Zone 2 End With reference to the lottery table, the addition zone 2 continues with a win of bell or more (lottery flag D "1") and ends with a predetermined probability at the time of replay or less (lottery flag D "0"). ..

(Resurrection stock lottery table at the end of additional zone 1)
Subsequently, FIG. 48C is a revival stock lottery table at the end of the additional zone 1 used for the lottery of the “revival stock” performed at the end of the additional zone 1. The resurrection stock lottery table at the end of the additional zone 1 defines the lottery value information for the "resurrection stock" lottery. If you win this "Resurrection Stock" lottery, you will be given one "Resurrection Stock".

<Flow of games in additional zone 3>
Subsequently, the games in the additional zone 3 will be described with reference to FIGS. 49 to 51. FIG. 49 is a diagram showing the flow of the game in the additional zone 3, and FIGS. 50 and 51 are diagrams showing various data tables used in the additional zone 3.

As shown in FIG. 49 (A), in the additional zone 3, a plurality of games are set as one set, and one set of games is repeated until a non-winning result is obtained in the continuation determination. Further, as shown in FIG. 49 (B), during the addition zone 3, the main control board 71 ends the game at the start of the addition zone 3 (more specifically, the end of the game one game before the start of the addition zone 3). At the time), the continuation rate is drawn, and at the start of one set (more specifically, at the end of the previous set), the guarantee stock is drawn, the number of games in one set is drawn, and the continuation judgment is drawn. Further, in the addition zone 3, the main control board 71 performs an addition lottery for each game and the number of games. Therefore, the addition zone 3 is a state in which the number of games is added without digesting the number of games normally in ART until the continuation determination performed for each of a plurality of games (one set) is not won. It can be said that.

(Continuation rate lottery table)
FIG. 50A is a continuation rate lottery table used for drawing a continuation rate that defines a winning probability of a continuation determination. The continuation rate lottery table defines the lottery value information for the continuation rate. The main control board 71 draws a continuation rate at the start of the additional zone 3 (more specifically, at the end of the game one game before the game that starts the additional zone 3), and uses this continuation rate to determine the continuation. Lottery is performed.

(Guaranteed stock lottery table)
FIG. 50 (B) is a guaranteed stock lottery table used for drawing the guaranteed stock number. The guaranteed stock lottery table provides information on the lottery value for the number of guaranteed stocks. Here, if there is a guaranteed stock, the additional zone 3 is continued (the next set is started) without making a continuation determination.
If the guaranteed stock is given by lottery of the guaranteed stock number using the guaranteed stock lottery table during one additional zone 3, no further lottery of the guaranteed stock number is performed during the additional zone 3.

(1 set game number lottery table)
FIG. 50C is a one-set game number lottery table used for drawing one set of games. The number of games per set lottery table is provided for each presence / absence of guaranteed stock and the number of consecutive villas (more specifically, the number of consecutive villas ÷ 4 remainder), and the number of games per set as a result of the lottery. Specify the lottery value information.

(Continuation judgment table)
FIG. 50 (D) is a continuation determination table used for continuation determination as to whether or not to continue the additional zone 3. The continuation determination table defines information on the lottery value for the determination result (end, continuation) for each continuation rate. The main control board 71 makes a continuation determination at the start of one set (more specifically, at the end of the previous set) according to the continuation rate determined by using the continuation rate lottery table at the start of the addition zone 3. As a result of the continuation determination, the main control board 71 continues the additional zone 3 when it is determined to be continuous, and when it is determined to be completed, it terminates the additional zone 3 and shifts the gaming state to the normal ART. Let me.
The main control board 71 makes a continuation determination when the guaranteed stock is 0, and if there is a guaranteed stock, the number of guaranteed stocks is subtracted by 1 without performing the continuation determination.

(Additional zone 3 middle additional games number lottery table)
FIG. 51 (E) is a drawing table for the number of additional games in the additional zone 3 for determining the number of games to be added in the additional zone 3. The number of additional games in the additional zone 3 lottery table defines information on the lottery value for the number of additional games as a result of the lottery for each lottery flag C. The main control board 71 performs an additional lottery of the number of games by using the additional game number lottery table in each game and the additional zone 3 during the additional zone 3.
In addition, in the game in the set whose end is determined in the continuation determination, when the additional lottery of the number of games is won (the number of additional games is "10" or more), the main control board 71 ends the result of the continuation determination. Rewrite from to continuation.

<Overview of back mode>
Subsequently, the outline of the back mode will be described with reference to FIG. 52. As shown in FIG. 52, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the back mode is managed separately from the above-mentioned front mode. The back mode is a mode in which the numbers are sequentially added (accumulated) according to the progress of the game, and the rights to the normal ART and the additional zone are granted based on the back mode accumulated up to that point when the winning combination related to the bonus is won. Will be done.

The addition of the back mode is performed at the end of the game in which the back mode lottery state is set. In addition, the subtraction of the back mode is performed at the timing when the privilege based on the back mode (usually ART or the right of the additional zone) is given. In addition, since the back mode lottery state is basically set when the result of the game is disadvantageous to the player, the back mode is added when the result of the game is disadvantageous to the player ( Will be accumulated).

Here, the back mode lottery state is a plurality of states in which expectations for the amount of the back mode to be added are different. In the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the back mode lottery state is "reset", "small lottery", and "small lottery". It has five types of states: "during lottery", "large lottery", and "special". The back mode lottery state is set when the game is in a specific situation, and is cleared when the back mode is added based on the set back mode lottery state (that is, the back mode addition is set to the back mode lottery state. It is done only once at the set timing).

Specifically, the main control board 71 sets "reset" as the back mode lottery state when the back mode becomes "0". The case where the back mode becomes "0" corresponds to, for example, the case where the back mode is cleared by the initialization or the case where the back mode is subtracted by the privilege grant based on the back mode. Further, the main control board 71 sets "lottery small" as the back mode lottery state when CZ1 to CZ3 finishes without winning the ART lottery, and back when CZ4 finishes without winning the ART lottery. Set "During lottery" as the mode lottery state.

Further, the main control board 71 sets the back mode lottery state based on the number of continuous games being prepared for ART. Specifically, the main control board 71 sets "small lottery" as the back mode lottery state when 20 games are continued during ART preparation, and sets "lottery small" as the back mode lottery state when 30 games are continued during ART preparation. Set "Small lottery", set "Lottery in progress" as the back mode lottery state when 40 games continue while preparing for ART, and set "Large lottery" as the back mode lottery state when 50 games continue while preparing for ART. set. Further, when the main control board 71 continues for 50 games or more during the preparation for ART, "lottery size" is set as the back mode lottery state every 10 games (60, 70, 80 ...).

Further, the main control board 71 sets "lottery small" as the back mode lottery state when the combinations "F_chance combination 1", "F_chance combination 2", and "F_strong cherry" are determined as the internal winning combinations during the flag period. set. Further, the main control board 71 sets "in lottery" as the back mode lottery state when the ART game state ends by running through. In addition, ending by running through means that the number of games is added, the winning of the additional zone, and the winning of the role related to the bonus are never performed during the ART game state. The main control board 71 sets "in lottery" as the back mode lottery state at the timing of shifting from the RT2 game state to the RT1 game state after the ART game state ends by running through. In the present embodiment, the state from the RT2 game state to the RT1 game state after the ART game state is completed is referred to as "waiting for ART end".

Further, the main control board 71 assigns "special" as a back mode lottery state when the game state shifts from the RT2 game state to the RT1 game state in a situation other than during the ART game state or after the end of the ART game state. .. As described above, in the game in the RT1 game state in which the combinations "F_RT1 medium lip_123" to "F_RT1 medium lip_321" are determined as the internal winning combination, if the correct answer is given in the pressing order, the combination of the symbols of the RT2 transition lip is displayed. , The gaming state shifts from the RT1 gaming state to the RT2 gaming state. Therefore, depending on the order of the stop operations of the player, the game may accidentally shift to the RT2 game state during the RT1 game state. Similarly, the RT2 gaming state may be changed to the RT1 gaming state by chance depending on the order of the stop operations of the player. In such a case, the main control board 71 sets "special" as the back mode lottery state.

When the back mode lottery state is set, the main control board 71 adds the back mode only once at the set timing. Further, the main control board 71 grants or draws a privilege based on the back mode at the time of winning a winning combination related to the bonus, and subtracts the back mode when the bonus is given. Specifically, the main control board 71 manages the back mode using the data tables shown in FIGS. 53 and 54.

(Back mode addition value lottery table)
FIG. 53 is a back mode addition value lottery table for determining the back mode addition value when the back mode lottery state is set. The back mode addition value lottery table defines the lottery value information for the back mode addition value for each back mode lottery state. When the back mode lottery state is set, the main control board 71 draws the back mode addition value based on the set back mode lottery state, and adds the back mode by the amount of the back mode addition value.

(ART lottery table at the time of bonus winning)
FIG. 54 is a bonus winning ART lottery table for drawing whether or not to give a privilege based on the back mode at the time of winning a winning combination related to the bonus. The ART lottery table at the time of bonus winning defines the lottery value information regarding the lottery result of the ART lottery for each value of the back mode (more specifically, the quotient of the back mode ÷ 50). When the main control board 71 wins (other than non-winning), the main control board 71 grants one right corresponding to the winning content and subtracts 50 from the back mode. If the back mode becomes a negative value as a result of the subtraction, the main control board 71 sets the value of the back mode to 0. If you win this lottery at the time of winning the bonus, the bonus state to start subsequently will be episode BB (however, if the bonus state to start is special BB, it will remain special BB).

<Flow of games during bonus state>
Subsequently, the game in the bonus state will be described with reference to FIGS. 55 to 57. FIG. 55 is a diagram showing the flow of the game in the bonus state, and FIGS. 56 and 57 are diagrams showing various data tables used in the bonus state.

As shown in FIG. 55 (A), the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment has a special BB, an episode BB, and a normal BB as bonus states. These bonus states are distributed based on the conditions met at the start of the bonus state. Specifically, the pachislot machine 1 (main control board 71) wins the promotion lottery (see FIG. 48 (A)) at the time of bonus winning performed in the additional zone 1, or has a role related to the bonus in the additional zone 2. If any of the conditions of winning is satisfied, the starting bonus state is treated as a special BB.

In addition, the pachislot machine 1 episodes the bonus state that starts when the stock of normal ART is +1 or more due to the winning or winning of the role related to the bonus that triggered the start of the bonus state at the start of the bonus state. Treat as BB. In addition, when the stock of normal ART becomes +1 or more due to the winning or winning of the role related to the bonus that triggered the start, for example, at the time of winning the confirmed BB (lottery flag A "8") or during the special CZ. This corresponds to the normal BB (lottery flag A “7”) winning time (see FIGS. 26 and 27) and the ART lottery winning time based on the back mode (see FIG. 54).

Further, the pachi-slot machine 1 treats the bonus state to be started as a normal BB when neither the special BB nor the episode BB is satisfied. It should be noted that the normal BB and the episode BB differ only in the content of the effect on the liquid crystal display device 11, and the playability in the bonus state is the same. Therefore, the main control board 71 may handle the normal BB and the episode BB without distinguishing them, and the sub control board 72 may distinguish the normal BB from the episode BB. On the other hand, since the special BB differs not only in the effect content but also in the playability, it is managed that the bonus state to be started is the special BB also in the main control board 71.

(Flow of games during normal BB and episode BB)
Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 55 (B), during normal BB and episode BB, when 7 sets in BB are established, more specifically, during the bonus state, the roles “F_7 match combination 1” and “F_7 match combination 1” When "2" is decided as an internal bonus, the right of ART or additional zone is usually granted.

(Flow of games during special BB)
Subsequently, the flow of the game in the special BB will be described with reference to FIG. 55 (C). As described above, during the special BB, it has the same playability as the additional zone 2. More specifically, in the additional zone 2, the event mass "back" is set for each game, and each game until the end of the end lottery of the additional zone 2, the number of games based on the event mass "back". Addition is performed (see FIGS. 47 and 40 (in the event mass "back", the number of games is always added because the lottery number "1" or more is always determined)). The special BB has continuity with the additional zone 2 in terms of game playability, and each game and the number of games are added. Further, as will be described later in FIG. 72, the special BB has continuity with the additional zone 2 from the effect side, and during the special BB and the additional zone 2, the liquid crystal display device 11 has an event mass “back”. The image corresponding to "" is set and displayed for each game.

(ART lottery table in BB)
FIG. 56 is an ART lottery table in BB used for ART lottery usually performed during BB or episode BB. The ART lottery table in BB is usually provided for each presence or absence of stock of ART, and defines the lottery value information about the result of ART lottery for the lottery flag E. During normal BB or episode BB, the main control board 71 performs ART lottery based on the lottery flag E, and when the lottery is won, the corresponding stock is added by 1.

(Special BB middle addition game number lottery table)
FIG. 57 is a special BB medium addition game number lottery table used for performing an addition lottery of the number of games on the special BB based on the lottery flag E. The lottery table for the number of additional games in the special BB defines information on the lottery value for the number of additional games as a result of the lottery in association with the lottery flag E. As described above, during the bonus state, the roles "F_RB role", "F_7 fanning role", "F_7 matching role 1", and "F_7 matching role 2" are always determined as the internal winning combination and are not "missing". If you refer to the lottery table for the number of extra games in the special BB, add 5 or more to the lottery flag E according to these roles "F_RB role", "F_7 fanning role", "F_7 matching role 1", and "F_7 matching role 2". Since the number of games is associated with each other, the number of games is always added to each game during the special BB.

<Overview of push order notification during ART>
As described above, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, various gaming states are controlled by the main control board 71. Here, the pachi-slot machine 1 notifies the mode (pushing order) of the stop operation which is advantageous for the player during the ART game state or the like. This notification is performed on both the main (main control board 71) and the sub (sub control board 72), but in FIG. 58, the content of the main side notification (navigation), the main side notification, and the sub side notification. The correspondence relationship of is explained.

(Contents of main navigation)
FIG. 58 (A) is a diagram showing the contents of the notification (navigation) performed on the main side. As shown in FIG. 58, basically, on the main side, when the push order combination is won, a value that uniquely indicates the correct push order for the push order combination is displayed on the notification lamp 147a (see FIG. 3). By doing so, the information of the stop operation is notified. Specifically, when the correct answer pressing order is "left, middle, right", "1" is displayed on the notification lamp 147a, and when the correct answer pressing order is "left, right, middle", the notification lamp 147a is displayed. "2" is displayed on the notification lamp 147a, and when the correct answer pressing order is "middle, left, right", "3" is displayed on the notification lamp 147a, and the correct answer pressing order is "middle, right, left". "4" is displayed on the notification lamp 147a, and "5" is displayed on the notification lamp 147a when the correct answer pressing order is "right, left, middle", and the correct answer pressing order is When it is "right, middle, left", "6" is displayed on the notification lamp 147a, and the correct pressing order is "left 1st (the first stop operation is for the left reel 3L)". In the case, "7" is displayed on the notification lamp 147a, and when the correct pressing order is "middle 1st (the first stop operation is for the middle reel 3C)", the notification lamp 147a is displayed as "8". Is displayed, and when the correct pressing order is "right 1st (the first stop operation is for the right reel 3R)", "9" is displayed on the notification lamp 147a.

(Correspondence between main navigation and sub navigation)
FIG. 58B is a diagram showing a correspondence relationship between the content of the notification (navigation) performed on the main side and the content of the notification (navigation) performed on the sub side. On the sub (sub-control board 72) side, information on the stop operation is notified by displaying on the liquid crystal display device 11 directly indicating the pressing order of the correct answer. The notification performed on the sub side is composed of a push order pattern and a color pattern. The push order pattern is a display pattern that directly indicates the push order of the correct answer. For example, when the correct push order is "left, middle, right", the sub-control board 72 displays "1, 2, 3" on the liquid crystal display device 11 based on the push order pattern 1. , Notify the order of stop operations. Further, for example, when the correct push order is "medium 1st", the sub-control board 72 displays "-, 1,-" on the liquid crystal display device 11 based on the push order pattern 8. Notify the order of stop operations.

Further, the color pattern represents a color at the time of performing notification according to the push order pattern, and a color corresponding to the push order combination of the notification target is provided. For example, when notifying the replay, the sub-control board 72 displays the content corresponding to the push order pattern based on the color pattern 1 in blue, and when notifying the bell, the sub-control board 72 , The content corresponding to the push order pattern based on the color pattern 2 is displayed in yellow. In the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, only two types of push order, replay (blue) and bell (yellow), are provided, but the sub-control board 72 uses the color pattern 3 (white). The order of pressing the correct answer may be notified. This point will be described later in FIGS. 101 and 102.

As shown in FIG. 58 (B), the push order pattern on the sub side has a one-to-one correspondence with the navigation content on the main side. When navigating on the main side, the main control board 71 notifies the sub-control board 72 of the navigation content (1 to 9 or none) on the main side and the type of winning combination (replay or bell). In the sub-control board 72, the corresponding push order pattern is determined from the navigation content on the main side, the color pattern is determined from the type of winning combination, and the content according to the determined push order pattern is colored according to the color pattern. By displaying with, the navigation on the sub side is performed.

[Control on the sub control side]
The control on the main control board 71 has been described above. Subsequently, the control on the sub-control board 72 side will be described. Specifically, the effect controlled by the sub-control board 72 and the display contents of the liquid crystal display device 11 will be described.

(Outline of production)
The sub-control board 72 executes a large number of effects, but first, with reference to FIG. 59, an outline of a typical effect among these effects will be described. FIG. 59A is a diagram showing an outline of the back mode effect. The back mode effect is an effect that suggests a back mode managed on the main (main control board 71) side. As described above, on the main side, the back mode is accumulated at a predetermined opportunity. Of the back mode suggestion effects, the back mode absorption effect is an effect that suggests that the back mode has been accumulated (added), and the back mode suggestion effect is an effect that suggests the amount of accumulation of the current back mode. These back mode effects are performed using the spherical accessory 12 in addition to the liquid crystal display device 11.

The sub-control board 72 has accumulated the back mode by controlling the liquid crystal display device 11 and the sphere accessory 12 so that the energy (back mode) is absorbed by the sphere accessory 12 in the back mode absorption effect. Suggest that. Specifically, the sub-control board 72 generates energy from the left, right, or bottom of the liquid crystal display device 11 when performing the back mode absorption effect, so that this energy is absorbed by the spherical accessory 12. The display of the liquid crystal display device 11 is controlled. At this time, the sub-control board 72 changes the magnitude of energy and the appearance position of energy according to the amount of back modes accumulated (added) on the main side.

Further, in the back mode suggestion effect, the sub-control board 72 suggests the accumulated amount of the back mode by controlling the liquid crystal display device 11 and the sphere accessory 12 so that the absorbed energy overflows from the sphere accessory 12. To do. At this time, the sub-control board 72 changes the magnitude of the energy overflowing from the spherical accessory 12 according to the accumulated amount of the current back mode.

Subsequently, FIG. 59B is a diagram showing an outline of the effect for the additional zone. As described above, on the main side, event masses for 5 games are set in the additional zones 1 and 2. The effect for the additional zone is an effect performed by displaying an image corresponding to the set event mass on the liquid crystal display device 11.

On the main side, various types of event squares are set as event squares in the additional zone 1. Therefore, the sub-control board 72 displays images corresponding to various set event masses on the liquid crystal display device 11 during the addition zone 1. Further, in the additional zone 1, double stock or resurrection stock may be given. In such a case, the sub-control board 72 displays on the liquid crystal that the double stock or resurrection stock is given. Displayed on the device 11.

On the other hand, during the additional zone 2, only the "back" is set as the event mass on the main side. Therefore, the sub-control board 72 displays an image (black diamond described later) corresponding to the event mass “back” in association with each game in the additional zone 2. Further, during the addition zone 2, the display screen is dimmed to give a different overall impression to the addition zone 1.
In addition, since the sub-control board 72 has a continuity with the additional zone 2 in terms of playability and production during the special BB, the sub-control board 72 darkens the display screen even during the special BB and an image corresponding to the event mass “back”. (Black diamond described later) is displayed in association with each game.

<Overview of menu screen>
Subsequently, the menu screen of the pachi-slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. 60. FIG. 60 (A) is a diagram showing an outline of a menu screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11, and FIG. 60 (B) is a diagram showing a configuration example of the menu screen. When the decision button of the operation button 22 is operated in a situation where the game is not being performed, the sub-control board 72 calls the menu screen shown in FIG. 60A and displays it on the liquid crystal display device 11.

As shown in FIG. 60 (B), this menu screen is provided with "custom game", "volume adjustment", "game data", "payout / arrangement", and "dedicated site" as main menus, and some main menus have Has more detailed submenus. For example, the main menu "custom game" is provided with submenus "character selection", "easy start", "enter password", "view intermediate record", "record and end", and "member registration".

The submenu "Character selection" is a menu for customizing the character used for the effect performed on the liquid crystal display device 11. Customization of this character will be described later in FIGS. 61 to 64.

The submenus "Easy Start" to "Membership Registration" are menus used for registered games of players. In recent pachislot machines, by registering a player who plays a game, a privilege that does not affect the payout may be given as compared with a player who does not register. Specifically, when the player is registered, the sub-control board 72 executes the game in addition to the game history after the registration (for example, the game history such as the number of bonuses and the winning probability of a small winning combination). (Including the production history of the production) is managed, and certain benefits are given based on this history. The history of this game can include not only the one related to the current game but also the one related to the previous game. Specifically, the game history for each player is managed on the server, and when the game is played, the server notifies the game machine of the game history via a mobile phone or the like to notify the game machine of the previous game. You can take over the history and play the game.

The submenu "Easy Start" is a menu that is operated to accumulate the history of the current game without inheriting the history of the previous game, that is, to perform a simple login. In addition, the submenu "Enter password" is a menu that is operated to carry over the history of the previous game and further accumulate the history of the current game, that is, to perform a formal login. Here, simple login is completed only by operating the submenu "Easy Start", while formal login is performed by entering the password in the pachislot machine 1 after registering as a member. It is said. Therefore, comparing simple login and formal login, it can be said that simple login is a simpler registration procedure than formal login, and conversely, formal login is more complicated registration than simple login. It can be said that it is a procedure.

The submenu "View midway record" is a menu that is operated when checking the midway record of the game history accumulated up to that point when logging in (simple or official). The submenu "Record and end" is a menu that is operated when the history of games accumulated up to that point is recorded on the server when logging in (simple or formal). When these submenus "view intermediate recording" and "record and end" are operated, the accumulated game history is read from the pachislot machine 1 onto the player's mobile phone or server.
Further, the submenu "member registration" is a menu operated for initial registration of a player on the server.

Further, the main menu "game data" is provided with submenus "game history 1" and "game history 2". The submenu "Game history 1" is a menu operated when checking the first page of the accumulated game history, and the submenu "Game history 2" is the second page of the accumulated game history. This is the menu that is operated when checking. Here, in the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the submenu "Game history 2" can be selected only at the time of official login, and only the submenu "Game history 1" can be selected at the time of simple login or non-login. (Note that both the submenus "Game History 1" and "Game History 2" can be selected at the time of official login).

Specifically, the sub-control board 72 controls the display of the liquid crystal display device 11 so that both the first page and the second page of the game history can be displayed when the login is accepted by the formal registration procedure. On the other hand, when login is accepted by a simple registration procedure, the display of the liquid crystal display device 11 is controlled so that the first page of the game history can be displayed and the second page of the game history cannot be displayed. ..
The contents displayed on the first and second pages of the game history will be described later with reference to FIG. 65.

Further, the main menu "Dividend / Arrangement" is further provided with the submenu shown in FIG. 60B, and when the submenu is selected, the contents corresponding to the submenu are displayed. On the other hand, the main menu "volume control" and "dedicated site" do not have submenus, and when selected, the contents corresponding to the main menu are displayed.

<Operation mode of pachislot machine 1 (touch operation, selection operation)>
Subsequently, with reference to FIGS. 61 to 64, a method of customizing the character in the pachi-slot machine 1 will be described, and an operation mode in the pachi-slot machine 1 will be described.

FIG. 61 (A) is a character customization screen for customizing a character. On the character customization screen, a "character" selection field, a "costume" selection field, a "pose" selection field, and an "accessory" selection field are provided, and a plurality of selectable icons are provided in each selection field. In the pachi-slot machine 1, the character is customized based on the icon content selected in each selection field at the timing when the decision icon is operated.

The "character" selection field is used to select a character, and the sub-control board 72 determines one character selected in the "character" selection field from a plurality of types of characters. In addition, the "costume" selection field is used to select the character's costume, the "pose" selection field is used to select the character's pose, and the "accessory" selection field is used to select the character's accessories. Used to do. The "costume" selection field to the "accessory" selection field are used to customize the display mode (costume, pose, accessory) of the character. The sub-control board 72 determines one display mode selected in the selection field from a plurality of display modes corresponding to the corresponding selection fields.

When the character is customized on this character customization screen, the sub-control board 72 is placed in the "character" selection field wearing the costume selected in the "costume" selection field and the accessory selected in the "accessory" selection field. The character selected in the above is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11 in the pose selected in the "pause" selection field.

Here, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, the entire surface of the liquid crystal display device 11 is a touch panel, and an operation button 22 having a cross key and a decision button is provided. Selection on the display screen can be performed by both a touch operation using the touch panel and a button operation using the operation button 22. In the example shown below, the operation method will be described using the character customization screen as an example. However, the operationable display screen is not limited to the character customization screen, and may be other display screens such as the menu screen shown in FIG. The same operation is possible.

(Touch operation mode and button operation mode)
As shown in FIG. 61 (B), the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has a touch operation mode and a button operation mode. In the touch operation mode, the sub-control board 72 determines the icon selected by the touch operation via the touch panel (touch sensor 111), and in the button operation mode, the sub-control board 72 uses the cross key of the operation button 22. The selection cursor is moved based on the operation (movement operation) performed, and the icon pointed to by the selection cursor is determined by the operation (decision operation) via the enter button of the operation button 22.

The sub-control board 72 switches between the touch operation mode and the button operation mode by a simple method. Specifically, the sub-control board 72 switches to the corresponding operation mode when the operation corresponding to each mode is performed. More specifically, the sub-control board 72 switches the operation mode from the touch operation mode to the button operation mode when the operation button 22 is operated in the touch operation mode, and also via the touch panel in the button operation mode. When a touch operation is accepted, the operation mode is switched from the button operation mode to the touch operation mode.

(Overview of touch operation mode)
Subsequently, the outline of the touch operation mode will be described with reference to FIG. 62. As shown in FIG. 62 (A), in the touch operation mode, the selected content is determined according to the touch operation of the player. At this time, in the situation where the icon is touched (selected icon), the sub-control board 72 generates a touch-on effect on the icon so that the player can recognize the touched (selected) icon. Display on. Further, when the sub-control board 72 releases the finger from the touched icon, a determined effect is generated on the icon, and the selected icon is displayed so that the player can understand it.

By the way, in a pachislot machine that enables character customization, the customizable range may be opened step by step. In such a case, a plurality of icons are an open icon and an unopened icon. Will be included. As shown in FIG. 62 (B), in the touch operation mode, even if the unopened icon is touched, it does not respond. That is, the sub-control board 72 generates a touch-on effect on the opened icon when the opened icon is touch-operated, but does not generate the touch-on effect even when the unopened icon is touch-operated.

FIG. 62C is a diagram showing an aspect of the icon in the touch operation mode described above. As shown in FIG. 62 (C), in the touch operation mode, the opened icon can be selected (determined), and the touch-on effect is generated when the touch operation is performed. Also, when the touch operation for the opened icon ends (remove the finger from the icon), the determined effect is generated for this icon. On the other hand, it is impossible to select an unopened icon in the touch operation mode, and there is no reaction even if the touch operation is performed in the first place.

(Overview of button operation mode)
Subsequently, the outline of the button operation mode will be described with reference to FIG. 63. As shown in FIG. 63 (A), in the button operation mode, a selection cursor appears and moves between a plurality of icons. This selection cursor moves up / down / left / right by operating the cross key of the operation button 22. Then, in the button operation mode, when the decision button of the operation button 22 is operated, the icon pointed to by the selection cursor is determined, and the determined effect is generated on the icon.

Further, it is the same as the touch operation mode in that the unopened icon cannot be selected (determined) even in the button operation mode, but as shown in FIG. 63 (B), the unopened icon is also selected in the button operation mode. You can hover over it.

In this way, the unopened icon does not respond in the touch operation mode, but the selection cursor can be moved in the button operation mode. The touch operation mode is an operation mode in which intuitive operation is possible, and if a touch operation (touch-on effect is generated) to an unopened icon occurs during such an operation mode, the player intuitively. It is misunderstood that it is possible to select the unopened icon. Therefore, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the touch operation mode, the player does not react to the operation of the unopened icon, so that the unopened icon cannot be selected now. It is supposed to be intuitively reported to.

On the other hand, in the button operation mode using the selection cursor, if it does not respond to the unopened icon, the position of the selection cursor becomes unclear, so it is not possible to move the selection cursor even if it is an unopened icon. I am trying to do it. This makes it possible to clarify the difference between the two operations.

Subsequently, FIG. 63 (C) is a diagram showing a method of moving the selection cursor. When the cross key is operated in the button operation mode, the sub-control board 72 moves the selection cursor in the direction shown in FIG. 63 (C).

FIG. 63 (D) is a diagram showing an aspect of the icon in the button operation mode described above. As shown in FIG. 63 (D), in the button operation mode, the selection cursor can be placed on both the opened icon and the unopened icon. When the selection cursor is set, the selection cursor is displayed together with the icon, so that it can be seen that the icon is being selected. Further, when the decision button of the operation button 22 is operated, the determined effect is generated on the icon.

Comparing FIG. 62 and FIG. 63, whether or not the selection cursor is displayed differs between the touch operation mode and the button operation mode. Further, in the touch operation mode, the unopened icon does not respond, but in the button operation mode, the selection cursor can be moved even if the unopened icon is used. Also, in the touch operation mode, the selected icon can be identified by generating a touch-on effect, whereas in the button operation mode, the selected icon can be identified by moving the selection cursor. The point is also different. On the other hand, the point that the determined effect is generated for the selected (determined) icon is common to both the touch operation mode and the button operation mode.

(Customizable combination table)
Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 64, a customizable range in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. From the player's point of view, it is preferable that the character can be freely customized without limitation, but from the character's manager's point of view, it is preferable that the character can be customized only within a range that does not impair the image of the character. In order to enable customization within a range that does not damage the character's image, the selectable parts may be limited. For example, a costume that damages the character's image may be made unselectable from the beginning.

In this way, if you want to prohibit customization of only one part (for example, costume), you can make it unselectable from the beginning, but although the part is basically acceptable, when combined with other parts May become unacceptable. In such a case, it is not necessary to make the selection impossible from the beginning, and only a specific combination needs to be prohibited. For example, if the first costume and the first accessory can be combined, but the first costume and the second accessory cannot be combined, the first costume itself or the second accessory itself is prohibited. Instead of doing this, this combination should be prohibited.

FIG. 64 is a customizable combination table that defines customizable combinations. This customizable combination table defines for each part (costume, pose, accessory) the types of other parts that can be selected in combination with the part. In the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, for example, for the accessory 3, only the costume 5 can be selected, and the costumes 1 to 4 cannot be selected.

For the sub-control board 72, only one of the plurality of options in the first part can be selected, and the second part in which all the other options cannot be selected is selected (determined). ) In that case, regardless of the player's selection, the only selectable option for the second part is automatically selected (determined). Specifically, in the case of the example shown in FIG. 64, when the accessory 3 is selected as the accessory, the sub-control board 72 automatically selects the costume 5, which can be combined as the only costume, instead of selecting the player. Choose.

This allows the character to be customized without compromising the character's unique image. In addition, when only one combination is possible, the one that can be combined is automatically selected, so it is possible to customize the character without damaging the unique image without taking the trouble of the player. ..

Depending on the order in which the player customizes, the costume may be selected before the accessories. If the costume selected earlier is specified to be uncombinable with the accessory selected later, the sub-control board 72 makes the selection of the costume selected earlier based on the accessory selected later. You may clear it. Further, when only one costume can be combined with the accessory selected later, the sub-control board 72 automatically changes the costume selected earlier to the one costume. May be good. As an example, if the player selects the accessory 3 after the player has selected the costume 1, the sub-control board 72 can only combine the costume 1 selected earlier with the accessory 3 selected later. It may be changed automatically to the costume 5.

(Overview of history screen)
Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 65, an outline of the history screen for displaying the game history will be described. FIG. 65 (A) is the first page of the game history called from the submenu “Game history 1”, and FIG. 65 (B) is the second page of the game history called from the submenu “Game history 2”. is there. As shown in FIG. 65 (A), the total number of games, the current number of games, the number of bonuses, the number of CZs, the number of ARTs, the number of additional zones 1 and 2, and the number of additional zones 3 are displayed on the first page of the game history. Will be done. In this way, on the first page of the game history, in addition to the total number of games and the current number of games, the number of times a game state advantageous to the player such as a bonus or ART is performed is displayed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 65 (A), the "Next page" icon is displayed on the first page of the game history. When this "to next page" icon is selected, the second page of the game history is called. As described above, the first page of the game history can be displayed by all players, but the second page of the game history can be displayed only by the player who has officially logged in. It cannot be displayed by logged-in players or simple-logged-in players. Therefore, the sub-control board 72 makes it impossible to hide or select the "Next Page" icon when the login is not performed or only the simple login is performed.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 65 (B), on the second page of the game history, the number of times the watermelon (“F_watermelon”) is determined as the internal winning combination (the number of winnings) and the chance eye A (“F__”) The number of wins for the chance role 1), the number of wins for the chance role B (“F_chance role 2”), the number of wins for the weak cherry (“F_weak cherry”), the number of wins for the strong cherry (“F_strong cherry”), And the number of winnings of the confirmed cherry (“F_confirmed cherry”) is displayed. That is, on the second page of the game history, the number of winnings of the so-called rare role is displayed.

By displaying the number of winnings of the rare role only for the player who has made a formal login in this way, the pachislot machine 1 can directly play the game for the player who has taken the trouble to register by following the formal procedure. It is possible to give a privilege that does not affect (display of the number of winnings of the rare role). As a result, it is possible to encourage the player who wants to display the number of winnings of the rare role to use the formal registration, and as a result, the player can be attached to the game machine and the operation of the game machine can be increased.

In addition, since the pachislot machine 1 does not display the second page of the game history that displays the number of winnings of the rare role for the player who logged in by the simple procedure, the simple login procedure is used. It is possible to prevent the act of snooping on the result of the other person's game after the other person has played the game by only logging in.

<Back mode production>
Subsequently, with reference to FIGS. 66 to 69, the back mode effect performed based on the back mode will be described. In the pachi-slot machine 1, the sub-control board 72 performs the back mode absorption effect and the back mode suggestion effect shown in FIG. 59 (A). Hereinafter, a method of executing these back mode absorption effects and back mode suggestion effects will be described.

(Back mode absorption production lottery table)
66 and 67 are back mode absorption effect lottery tables that are referred to when the back mode absorption effect is executed. The back mode absorption effect lottery table is provided for each game situation, and the back mode absorption effect lottery table shown in FIG. 66 (B) is when the CZ fails (that is, when the CZ fails without winning the ART lottery). ), The back mode absorption effect lottery table of FIG. 66 (C) is referred to at the end of ART, and the back mode absorption effect lottery table of FIG. 66 (D) is referred to during ART preparation, and FIG. 67 (E). The back mode absorption effect lottery table of FIG. 66 (A) is referred to when the continuous effect fails, and the back mode absorption effect lottery table of FIG. 66 (A) is referred to in other cases.
In the pachislot machine 1, the production is performed over a plurality of games, and if the production is successful, the possibility of winning a bonus or ART increases, and if the production fails, the possibility of winning a bonus or ART increases. May be a continuous production. The back mode absorption effect lottery table of FIG. 67 (E) is referred to when this continuous effect fails.

The back mode absorption effect lottery table defines information on the lottery value for the lottery result of the effect pattern of the back mode absorption effect for each difference in the back mode. The difference between the back modes will be described later in FIG. 69. The sub-control board 72 executes the corresponding back mode absorption effect when any effect pattern is determined as a result of the lottery using the back mode absorption effect lottery table.

(Back mode suggestion production lottery table)
Subsequently, FIG. 68 is a back mode suggestion effect lottery table that is referred to when executing the back mode suggestion effect. This back mode suggestion effect lottery table is referred to when the back mode absorption effect is not won (not executed). That is, the back mode suggestion effect may be executed in a game in which the back mode absorption effect is not executed. The back mode suggestion effect lottery table defines the lottery value information about the lottery result of the effect pattern of the back mode suggestion effect for each current back mode (value of the main back mode counter described later). The sub-control board 72 executes the corresponding back mode suggestion effect when any of the effect patterns is determined as a result of the lottery using the back mode suggestion effect lottery table.

<How to manage the back mode on the sub side and the opportunity to produce the back mode>
Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 69, the back mode management method on the sub (sub control board 72) side, the trigger of the back mode effect (back mode absorption effect, back mode suggestion effect), and the main (main control board 71). The relationship with the addition opportunity of the back mode on the side will be described.

FIG. 69A is a diagram showing a management method of the back mode on the sub side. The sub side (sub RAM 103) has a main back mode counter and a sub back mode counter as counters for counting back modes. The main back mode counter is a counter that completely matches the value of the back mode on the main side, and stores the value of the back mode received from the main side as it is.

On the other hand, the sub-back mode counter is basically a counter to which the value of the main back mode counter at the time of executing the back mode absorption effect is transferred. In the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the back mode absorption effect may be performed at a predetermined timing (see FIGS. 66B to 66E). This back mode absorption effect is basically performed based on the value of the back mode (difference between the above-mentioned back modes) increased from the previous back mode absorption effect. In the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the sub RAM 103 is provided with a main back mode counter and a sub back mode counter in order to specify the value of the back mode increased during such a back mode absorption effect, and the main back mode is provided. By subtracting the sub-back mode counter (the value of the back mode at the time of the previous production) from the counter (the value of the current back mode), the value of the back mode (difference between the back modes) increased between the back mode absorption effects is calculated. To do. The back mode difference referred to in FIGS. 66 and 67 means "the value of the main back mode counter-the value of the sub back mode counter".

As shown in FIG. 69 (A), the value of the main back mode counter of the next game is transferred to the sub back mode counter (1) when the value of the main back mode counter is 0. This update trigger is for setting some value as an initial value in the sub-back mode counter at the time of initialization. Further, the value of the main back mode counter of the current game is transferred to the sub back mode counter at the time of (2) winning the back mode absorption effect. That is, since the back mode absorption effect suggests the back mode value (difference) increased from the previous back mode absorption effect, the value of the sub back mode counter is updated. Further, when the value of the main back mode counter is decreased as compared with the previous game, the value of the main back mode counter of the current game is transferred to the sub back mode counter. As described above, when the privilege based on the back mode is given on the main side, the back mode is subtracted by 50. Since the back mode effect (back mode absorption effect, back mode suggestion effect) is an effect performed to estimate the timing at which the privilege based on the back mode is given, after the privilege based on the back mode is given, Update the value of the sub back mode counter.

Next, FIG. 69 (B) is a diagram showing the relationship between the trigger of the back mode effect (back mode absorption effect, back mode suggestion effect) and the back mode addition trigger on the main (main control board 71) side. .. On the main side, back mode accumulation is performed: (1) back mode reset, (2) CZ failure, (3) ART end, (4) ART preparation, (5) between flags, and (6) non-ART. It may be performed at six triggers at the time of transition from the RT2 gaming state to the RT1 gaming state (see FIG. 52).

On the other hand, on the sub side, there is a possibility that the back mode absorption effect will be performed at four triggers: (1) CZ failure, (2) ART end, (3) ART preparation, and (4) continuous effect failure. Yes (see FIGS. 66 and 67). Comparing the opportunity to absorb the back mode on the sub side and the opportunity to accumulate the back mode on the main side, there are some common parts but some not. By making the opportunity to absorb the back mode different from the opportunity to accumulate the back mode in this way, the capacity on the main side (that is, the opportunity to accumulate the back mode) is suppressed, and the effect is produced with various opportunities. Can be executed, and the production can be varied.

More specifically, the back mode is accumulated when the result of the game becomes a disadvantageous result for the player, but for the player, the disadvantageous result is often directed. I feel it from the side. For example, if the so-called rare role is determined as the internal winning role, but the bonus, ART, and CZ are not won, the player will be affected by the effect (continuous production failure) triggered by the rare role. You will feel that the result is disadvantageous. Then, in order to accumulate the back mode on the main side at the timing when the player feels a disadvantageous result, it is necessary to provide a huge number of opportunities to accumulate the back mode on the main side, and the capacity of the main side increases. Will end up.

In this respect, in the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, unlike the opportunity to accumulate the back mode on the main side, and the opportunity to feel that the player has a disadvantageous result, when the continuous production fails, the back Perform mode absorption effect. For the player, the back mode absorption effect is expressed so that the back mode is accumulated, so that the back mode is accumulated at the timing when he / she feels that the result is disadvantageous. Then, as the back mode accumulates, the grant of benefits by the back mode approaches, so in the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the grant of benefits by the back mode approaches at the timing when the player feels a disadvantageous result. Can be reported. In other words, in the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, while limiting the triggers on the main side and suppressing the capacity on the main side, it is possible to perform the back mode absorption effect with various triggers than the triggers on the main side.

<Flow of games in additional zones 1 and 2 (sub side)>
Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 70, the flow of the game in the additional zones 1 and 2 controlled by the sub (sub-control board 72) side will be described. As described above, in the additional zones 1 and 2, the main side sets event masses associated with rewards for 5 games. In the following, how to show (display) the set event mass will be described.

On the main side, multiple event squares "red" to "battle" are managed. On the other hand, on the sub side, the display cells are displayed as "enemy", "treasure box", "diamond", "pet", "weak?", "Strong?" It has "Character 5", "Black Diamond", "Battle 1", "Battle 2", and "Battle 3". As shown as an example in FIG. 70A, these display cells are associated with the event cell based on the reward associated with the event cell.

Specifically, the display square "enemy" is a display square in which the additional zone 1 may end, and the event square "red" to which the reward of "life-1" is associated is set. Displayed for games.

In addition, the display cells "treasure box", "diamond", "pet", and "character 5" are display cells in which the number of games may be added, and the event cells to which the reward of "addition of games" is associated. It is displayed for the game in which "Blue 1" to "Blue 5" are set.

Further, the display cells "weak?" And "strong?" Are display cells whose display is switched to another display cell. The display of the display cell "weak?" Is switched to the display cell "treasure box" or higher, and the display of the display cell "strong?" Is switched to the display cell "character 1" to "character 5".

In addition, the display squares "Character 1" to "Character 4" are display squares where "Life +1", "Red square conversion stock +1", "Double stock +1", and "Resurrection stock +1" may be performed, respectively. The event masses "Character 1" to "Character 4" to which each reward is associated are displayed for the set game.

In addition, the display cell "black diamond" is a display cell in which "shift to the additional zone 2" or "addition of the number of games" may be performed, and the event cell "back" to which the same reward is associated is Displayed for the set game.

In addition, the display squares "Battle 1", "Battle 2", and "Battle 3" are display squares that may be "converted to back squares", and the event squares "Battle" to which the same reward is associated are set. Displayed for the played game. The number of back-mass conversions is set in the event mass "battle" (see FIG. 46 (C)). The display square "Battle 1" is displayed corresponding to the event square "Battle" in which "1", "2", and "4" are set as the number of back squares converted, and the display square "Battle 2" is the number of back squares converted. It is displayed corresponding to the event mass "Battle" in which "2" and "4" are set, and the display mass "Battle 3" corresponds to the event mass "Battle" in which "4" is set as the number of back mass conversions. Is displayed.

Image data corresponding to the display mass described above is stored in the ROM cartridge substrate 86. In addition, the ROM cartridge substrate 86 also stores image data corresponding to the display mass “unknown” described later.

(Display example 1)
As shown in FIG. 70 (B), when the event mass is set on the main side, the sub control board 72 is arbitrary from the display cells (see FIG. 70 (A)) that can be displayed on the set event mass. The display mass of is drawn and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11.

(Display example 2)
The player will perform the additional zones 1 and 2 using the display squares displayed under the control of the sub side, but some players may not want to display the event squares (display squares). is there. For example, in a situation where an event mass that is not very preferable for the player is set, it is possible that some players do not want to display the event mass. Therefore, in the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the event mass is hidden when a predetermined operation is performed. The predetermined operation may be an arbitrary operation, for example, the upper part of the cross key and the enter button are operated at the same time on the operation button 22.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 70 (C), the sub-control board 72 displays a common display mass “unknown” regardless of the set event mass even when the event mass is set on the main side. , Displayed in association with each game. As a result, the contents of the set event mass (reward) cannot be understood, so that the player plays the game with expectations for each game.

The sub-control board 72 may hide all the cells for 5 games (display cells "unknown"), hide some cells, and display some cells. It may be that. In the example shown in FIG. 70 (C), the corresponding display square "treasure box" is displayed for the event square set for this game, and the event set for the next and subsequent four games is displayed. The square is hidden.

<Example of special BB production>
Subsequently, an example of the production of the special BB will be described with reference to FIGS. 71 and 72. As described above, the special BB has a certain continuity with the additional zone 2 in terms of playability and effect. The continuity related to the playability is realized by the lottery of the number of additional games on the main side, while the continuity from the production side is realized by the control on the sub side. Hereinafter, the continuity of the special BB and the additional zone 2 with respect to the effect surface will be described by comparing the normal BB and the special BB.

(Normal BB display example)
FIG. 71 is a display example when the bonus state (normal BB) starts in the additional zone 1. As shown in FIG. 71 (A), the display squares are displayed over the games for five games in the additional zone 1. In the additional zone 1, in addition to being the additional zone 1, the number of additional games acquired in the additional zone 1 is displayed.

When the winning combination related to the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination in the additional zone 1, the display example shown in FIG. 71 (B) is displayed. Specifically, in addition to the display of the display squares for 5 games peculiar to the additional zone 1, the display "bonus confirmation" indicating that the winning combination related to the bonus has been determined as the internal winning combination is displayed.

When the winning combination related to the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination in this way, the so-called bonus confirmation screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11. This point is the same when the winning combination related to the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination in the additional zone 1, and the sub-control board 72 displays the bonus confirmation screen shown in FIG. 71 (C) in accordance with the winning of the bonus. It is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11.

After that, when the bonus state starts, the sub-control board 72 displays the display screen (bonus effect screen) in the bonus shown in FIG. 71 (D) on the liquid crystal display device 11. In the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, since the end condition of the bonus state is "payment of medals exceeding 232", the sub-control board 72 has the number of medals acquired during the bonus state and the end of the bonus state. The remaining number up to the condition (that is, the number obtained by subtracting the number of medals paid out during the bonus state from the 232 medals which is the end condition of the bonus state) is displayed.

(Display example of special BB)
Subsequently, FIG. 72 is a display example when the bonus state (special BB) starts in the additional zone 2. As shown in FIG. 72 (A), in the additional zone 2, the display squares are displayed over the games for five games as in the additional zone 1. At this time, during the addition zone 2, the display screen goes dark and only the event mass “back” is set, so that only the display mass “black diamond” is displayed.

When the winning combination related to the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination in the additional zone 2, the display example shown in FIG. 72 (B) is displayed. Specifically, in addition to the display of the display squares for 5 games peculiar to the additional zone 2, the display "bonus confirmation" indicating that the winning combination related to the bonus has been determined as the internal winning combination is displayed.

In the case of the above-mentioned normal BB, the bonus confirmation screen (FIG. 71 (C)) is displayed, but in order to realize the continuity between the additional zone 2 and the special BB from the effect side, the sub-control board 72 If the combination related to the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination during the addition zone 2, the display space for 5 games peculiar to the addition zone 2 is displayed without switching to the bonus confirmation screen (addition effect screen). To maintain. On the other hand, in order to be able to start the bonus state appropriately, the sub-control board 72 is displayed on the additional effect screen to aim at a combination of symbols according to the winning bonus such as "Aim for 7". To encourage the winning of the role related to the bonus.

After that, when the bonus state starts, the sub-control board 72 displays the display screen shown in FIG. 72 (D) on the liquid crystal display device 11. Specifically, the sub-control board 72 displays the display squares for five unique games, similar to the additional effect screen in the additional zone 2. Further, the sub-control board 72 normally displays the remaining number up to the end condition of the bonus state during BB, but during the special BB, the end condition of the bonus state is satisfied instead of this remaining number. The remaining number of games required (30 in this embodiment) is displayed.

From the player's point of view, since the playability and the continuity from the production side are ensured, it is possible to give the player the playability as if the additional zone 2 is continuous. Further, by replacing the end timing of the bonus state with an intuitively easy-to-understand display of the number of remaining games, it is possible to give the player a feeling as if the additional zone 2 is guaranteed for 30 games.

(Lock at bonus start (end))
By the way, in recent pachislot machines, the progress of the game may be temporarily stopped at the start and end of the bonus state. Such lock control at the start (end) of the bonus is preferable because it can emphasize the start and end of the bonus state, but when the additional zone 2 and the special BB are to have continuity, the lock control is preferable. It leads to a loss of continuity. Therefore, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the bonus state is the normal BB or the episode BB, the main control board 71 temporarily stops the progress of the game at the start and end of the bonus state. , In the case of special BB (that is, in the additional zone 2), the progress of the game is not stopped at the start and end of the bonus state. As described above, since the main control board 71 manages whether or not the bonus state is the special BB, such control makes the lock control different depending on whether or not the bonus state is the special BB. Can be realized with.

(Normal display example at the start of BB)
Subsequently, a display example at the start of normal BB will be described with reference to FIG. 73. The main control board 71 normally performs an ART lottery based on whether or not the combinations “F_7 matching combination 1” and “F_7 matching combination 2” are won during the BB (see FIG. 56). In recent years, the results of ART lottery based on 7 sets in such a bonus state will be announced in various forms. Typical examples are "chance announcement", "complete announcement", and "post-announcement". In the pachislot machine, the result of the ART lottery in the bonus state is announced according to the mode selected by the player from these various modes.

Although pachislot machines that make it possible to select the mode of notification in this way also exist in existing pachislot machines, in existing pachislot machines, the production (video + music) in the bonus state is also determined according to the mode of notification. It ends up. For the player, he wants to be notified of the result of the ART lottery in his favorite mode while playing his favorite production during the bonus state, but in the existing pachislot machines, the notification mode and the production are linked, and both Cannot be selected individually.

In this respect, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the mode of notification and the effect can be individually selected. FIG. 73 is a display example of the bonus start screen at the start of the normal BB. As shown in FIG. 73, the player can select the ART lottery notification mode from “chance notification”, “complete notification”, and “post-notification” on the bonus start screen, and the sub-control board 72 is selected. The result of the ART lottery will be announced in this manner. In addition, the player can also select the effect flowing during the bonus state on the bonus start screen from "effect A", "effect B", and "effect C", and the sub-control board 72 reads out the selected effect. The effect is performed during the bonus state.

As a result, the mode of notification and the effect (video + music) can be individually selected, so that the game in the bonus state can be performed with a combination that was not possible with the existing pachislot machine. In the example shown in FIG. 73, the effect in which the video and the music are set can be selected, but the video and the music may be individually selectable.

[Explanation of operation of main control circuit]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 74 to 99, the contents of various processes executed by the main CPU 93 of the main control circuit 91 by using the program will be described.

<Main pachislot operation processing controlled by the main CPU>
First, the procedure of the main operation processing (processing after the power is turned on) of the pachi-slot machine 1 performed under the control of the main CPU 93 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 74 (hereinafter referred to as the main flow).

First, when the power is turned on to the pachi-slot machine 1, the main CPU 93 performs an initialization process at the time of turning on the power (S1). In this process, it is determined whether the backup has been performed normally, whether the settings have been changed appropriately, and the like, and initialization is performed according to the determination result.

Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs an initialization process at the end of one game (S2). In this initialization process, the data in the designated storage area in the main RAM 95 is cleared. The designated storage area referred to here is a storage area such as an internal winning combination storage area and a display combination storage area, which requires data to be erased for each unit game (game).

Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs medal reception / start check processing (S3). In this process, the input of the medal sensor and the start switch 79 is checked.

Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs an internal lottery process (S4). In this process, the main CPU 93 refers to an internal lottery table (FIG. 13) according to the current gaming state, and draws a winning combination determined as an internal winning combination from a plurality of winning combinations.

Subsequently, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the winning combination (“F_BB1” to “F_BB3”) related to the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination (S5). When the winning combination related to the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination (YES), the main CPU 93 updates the RT3 gaming state flag to ON and shifts the RT gaming state to the RT3 gaming state (between the flags) (S6). ..

When the RT3 game status flag is updated to ON, or when the combination related to the bonus is not determined as the internal winning combination in S5 (NO), the main CPU 93 performs the lottery flag conversion process (S7). In this process, the main CPU 93 determines the lottery flag from the internal winning combination determined in S4 with reference to the lottery flag determination table (FIG. 19).

Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs the control process for each start state, which will be described later in FIG. 75 (S8). Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs a start command generation process (S9). In this process, the main CPU 93 generates start command data to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 101, and stores the command data in a communication data storage area provided in the main RAM 95. The command stored in the communication data storage area is transmitted from the main control circuit 91 to the sub control circuit 101 by the command data transmission process in the interrupt process described later with reference to FIG. 99.

The start command data includes various information such as an internal winning combination, information on the main navigation, back mode values, and game status. Here, when some of the combinations (pushing order combinations) are determined as internal winning combinations, the main CPU 93 groups them and includes them in the start command. Specifically, the push order replays (“F_RT1 medium lip_123” to “F_RT2 medium lip_3rd”) are grouped as replays and the push order bells (“F_push order bell 1-11st” to “F_push order bell 2_3rd”). Group as bells. On the sub-control circuit 101 side, the sub-side navigation (pushing order pattern, color pattern) can be appropriately determined from the information on the main side navigation and the information called grouped replays (or bells).

Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs the reel stop initial setting process described later in FIG. 90 (S10). In this process, the reel stop control information used for the stop control is determined according to the internal winning combination determined in S4. The determined reel stop control information is stored in the main RAM 95 and used in the reel stop control process of S12.

Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs a reel rotation start process after performing the wait process (S11). In this process, the main CPU 93 requests the start of rotation of all reels. Then, when the start of rotation of all the reels is requested, each reel is accelerated and controlled until its rotation speed reaches a constant speed by an interrupt process executed at a constant cycle (1.1172 msec), and then the rotation speed is controlled. It is controlled so that the constant speed is maintained.

Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs a reel stop control process described later in FIG. 91 (S12). In this process, using the reel stop control information determined in S10, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped based on the timing at which the left stop button 19L, the middle stop button 19C, and the right stop button 19R are pressed, respectively. Reel.

Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs a winning determination medal payout process (S13). In this winning determination medal payout process, as a result of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R being stopped, based on the combination of symbols displayed along the valid line, according to the combination of the symbols such as medal payout and replay operation. Give profits. Further, in this process, the main CPU 93 generates data of the winning operation command and stores the command data in the communication data storage area provided in the main RAM 95. The winning operation command data includes various information such as a combination of symbols displayed along the valid line.

Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs a bonus end check process described later in FIG. 92 (S14). In this process, the main CPU 93 ends the bonus state according to the number of medals paid out during the bonus state, and shifts the gaming state to the general gaming state. Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs a bonus operation check process described later in FIG. 93 (S15). In this process, the main CPU 93 activates the bonus according to the combination of symbols displayed along the effective line.

Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs the RT operation check process described later in FIG. 94 (S16). In this process, the main CPU 93 shifts the RT game state according to the combination of symbols displayed along the effective line. Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs the end-time state-based control process described later in FIG. 95 (S17). When the control process for each state at the end is performed, the main CPU 93 returns the process to S2 assuming that one game (unit game) is completed.

<Control processing by state at start>
Next, the control process for each start state will be described with reference to FIG. 75. In the start state-based control process, the main CPU 93 first performs the table mode transition process described later in FIG. 76 (S31). Here, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the transition of the table mode is performed at the start of the game (S8 in FIG. 74), but the transition of the table mode is performed at the end of the game (S17 in FIG. 74). ) May be used.

Subsequently, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the gaming state is in the normal gaming state (S32). When the gaming state is in the normal gaming state (YES), the main CPU 93 subsequently performs the start-time normal processing described later in FIG. 77 (S33).

On the other hand, when the gaming state is not in the normal gaming state (NO), the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the gaming state is in the CZ precursor (S34). If the gaming state is in the CZ precursor (YES), the main CPU 93 subsequently performs the start-time CZ precursor process described later in FIG. 78 (S35).

On the other hand, when the gaming state is not in the CZ precursor (NO), the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the gaming state is in the CZ (S36). When the gaming state is in CZ (YES), the main CPU 93 subsequently performs the start-time CZ during process described later in FIG. 79 (S37).

On the other hand, when the gaming state is not in CZ (NO), the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the gaming state is in the ART precursor (S38). If the gaming state is in the ART precursor (YES), the main CPU 93 subsequently performs the start-time ART precursor process described later in FIG. 82 (S39).

On the other hand, when the gaming state is not in the ART precursor (NO), the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the gaming state is in ART (S40). Here, the term "during ART" in S40 includes not only that the gaming state is in the ART gaming state (normal ART, additional zone), but also that ART is being prepared and waiting for the end of ART. If the gaming state is in ART (YES), the main CPU 93 subsequently performs a process during ART at the start, which will be described later in FIG. 83 (S41).

On the other hand, when the gaming state is not in ART (NO), the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the gaming state is in the bonus state (S42). If the game state is in the bonus state (YES), the main CPU 93 subsequently performs the start-time bonus process, which will be described later in FIG. 89 (S43).

Following the start-time bonus processing, or if the game state is not in the bonus state in S42 (NO), the main CPU 93 subsequently performs other processing (S44) and ends the start-time state-specific control processing. To do. In this process, the main CPU 93 determines the navigation content on the main side, and sets "small lottery" as the back mode lottery state when the role "F_chance combination 1" or the like is determined between the flags. I do.

<Table mode transition process>
Subsequently, the table mode transition process will be described with reference to FIG. 76. In the table mode transition process, first, the main CPU 93 determines the table mode transition lottery number from the lottery flag and the current table mode with reference to the table mode transition lottery number determination table (FIG. 21) (S51). .. Subsequently, the main CPU 93 determines and sets the table mode of the migration destination based on the table mode transition lottery number determined in S51 with reference to the table mode transition lottery table 1 (FIG. 22 (A)) (S52). ), End the table mode transition process.

<Normal processing at start>
Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 77, the process during normal start will be described. In the normal middle process at the start, first, the main CPU 93 determines the CZ lottery number from the lottery flag B with reference to the CZ lottery number determination table (FIG. 24) (S71). Subsequently, the main CPU 93 refers to the CZ lottery table (FIG. 25) during normal operation, and performs CZ lottery based on the CZ lottery number determined in S71 (S72).

Subsequently, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the CZ lottery has been won (S73). If the CZ lottery has been won (YES), the main CPU 93 subsequently adds 1 to the stock of the winning type of CZ (S74).

Following the processing of S74, or if the CZ lottery has not been won in S73 (NO), the main CPU 93 subsequently refers to the ART lottery number determination table (FIG. 26) from the lottery flag A. The ART lottery number is determined (S75). Subsequently, the main CPU 93 refers to the ART lottery table (FIG. 27) and performs the ART lottery based on the ART lottery number determined in S75 (S76).

Subsequently, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the ART lottery has been won (S77). If the ART lottery has been won (YES), the main CPU 93 subsequently adds 1 to the stock of the winning type of ART or the additional zone (S78).

Following the processing of S78, or if the ART lottery was not won in S77 (NO), the main CPU 93 subsequently determines whether or not there is normal ART stock (S79). If there is a stock of normal ART (YES), the main CPU 93 subsequently draws and sets the number of precursor games with reference to the precursor game number lottery table (FIG. 28) (S80). Subsequently, the main CPU 93 sets the ART precursor in the next game (S81), and ends the normal processing at the start.

On the other hand, if there is usually no stock of ART in S79 (NO), the main CPU 93 subsequently determines whether or not there is stock of CZ (S82). If there is no stock of CZ (NO), the normal processing is finished at the start, while if there is stock of CZ (YES), the precursor game number lottery table (Fig. 28) is referred to. The number of games is drawn and set (S83). Subsequently, the main CPU 93 sets the CZ precursor in the next game (S84), and ends the normal processing at the start.

<CZ precursor processing at start>
Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 78, the CZ precursory processing at the start will be described. In the CZ precursor processing at the start, the main CPU 93 first determines whether or not the special CZ is won (S91). If the special CZ has not been won (NO), the main CPU 93 subsequently refers to the CZ promotion lottery table (FIG. 29) in the CZ precursor, and draws the CZ promotion lottery based on the lottery flag B. Do (S92). Subsequently, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the promotion lottery has been won (S93), and if the promotion lottery has been won (YES), rewrites the stocked CZ type to a special CZ (S94). ).

Following the processing of S94, if the special CZ is won in S91 (YES), or if the promotion lottery is not won in S93 (NO), the main CPU 93 subsequently determines the ART lottery number. With reference to the table (FIG. 26), the ART lottery number is determined from the lottery flag A (S95). Subsequently, the main CPU 93 refers to the ART lottery table (FIG. 27) and performs the ART lottery based on the ART lottery number determined in S95 (S96).

Subsequently, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the ART lottery has been won (S97). If the ART lottery has been won (YES), the main CPU 93 subsequently adds 1 to the stock of the winning type of ART and the additional zone (S98), and ends the CZ precursor processing at the start.

On the other hand, if the ART lottery is not won in S97 (NO), the main CPU 93 subsequently updates the number of precursor games (S99). Subsequently, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the number of precursor games has become 0 (S100). If the number of precursor games is not 0 (NO), the main CPU 93 ends the CZ precursor processing at the start, while if the number of precursor games is 0 (YES), the main CPU 93 wins the next game. The CZ corresponding to the existing CZ type is set, the stock of the CZ is subtracted by 1 (S101), and the CZ precursor processing at the start is completed.

<Processing during CZ at start>
Subsequently, the process during CZ at the start will be described with reference to FIG. 78. In the start CZ process, first, the main CPU 93 determines the ART lottery number from the lottery flag A with reference to the ART lottery number determination table (FIG. 26) (S111). Subsequently, the main CPU 93 refers to the ART lottery table (FIG. 27) and performs the ART lottery based on the ART lottery number determined in S111 (S112).

Subsequently, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the ART lottery has been won (S113). If the ART lottery has been won (YES), the main CPU 93 subsequently adds 1 to the stock of the winning type of ART or the additional zone (S114).

Following the processing of S114, or if the ART lottery has not been won in S113 (NO), the main CPU 93 subsequently determines whether or not it is in CZ1 to CZ4 (S115). When CZ1 to CZ4 are in progress (YES), the main CPU 93 subsequently performs a normal CZ process described later in FIG. 80 (S116), and ends the CZ process at the start. On the other hand, if it is not in CZ1 to CZ4 (NO), since it is in special CZ, the main CPU 93 subsequently performs special CZ processing described later in FIG. 81 (S117), and ends the processing during CZ at the start. To do.

<Normal CZ processing>
Subsequently, the normal CZ process will be described with reference to FIG. 80. In the normal CZ process, first, the main CPU 93 refers to the ART lottery number determination table (FIG. 32) in the CZ, and starts from the lottery flag B based on the state in the CZ (first and second half, whether ART is correct or not). The ART lottery number in CZ is determined (S131). Subsequently, the main CPU 93 refers to the ART lottery table in CZ (FIG. 33), and performs ART lottery based on the ART lottery number in CZ determined in S131 (S132).

Subsequently, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the ART lottery has been won (S133). If the ART lottery is won (YES), the main CPU 93 adds 1 to the stock of the winning type of ART or the additional zone (S134). Following the processing of S134, or when the ART lottery is not won in S133, the main CPU 93 updates the number of games in the CZ (S135).

Subsequently, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not it is the final game (that is, the twelfth game) in the first half (S136). In the case of the final game of the first half (YES), the main CPU 93 subsequently draws and sets the number of battle games (S137) with reference to the battle game number lottery table (FIG. 34), and performs normal CZ processing. finish.

On the other hand, if it is not the final game of the first half (NO), the main CPU 93 subsequently determines whether or not it is the final game of the second half (S138). If it is not the final game of the second half (NO), the main CPU 93 normally ends the CZ processing, while if it is the final game of the second half (YES), the main CPU 93 subsequently has the stock of ART. It is determined whether or not it is 1 or more (that is, whether ART is stocked during CZ) (S139).

When the stock of ART is 1 or more (YES), the main CPU 93 subsequently sets the next game to be preparing for ART (S140), and normally ends the CZ process. On the other hand, when the stock of ART is 0 (NO), the main CPU 93 subsequently sets the normal game state in the next game (S141). Subsequently, the main CPU 93 sets the back mode lottery state (CZ1 to CZ3 is "lottery small", CZ4 is "lottery in progress") corresponding to CZ, assuming that CZ fails (S142), and normally ends the CZ process. To do.

<Special CZ processing>
Subsequently, the special CZ process will be described with reference to FIG. 80. In the special CZ process, first, the main CPU 93 refers to the special CZ middle addition zone lottery table (FIG. 35) and performs ART lottery based on the lottery flag B (S151). Subsequently, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the ART lottery has been won (S152). If the ART lottery is won (YES), the main CPU 93 subsequently adds 1 to the stock of the winning type of ART and the additional zone (S153), and sets the next game to be preparing for ART (S157). ), End the special CZ process.

On the other hand, if the ART lottery is not won in S152 (NO), the main CPU 93 updates the number of games in the CZ (S154). Subsequently, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not it is the final game (that is, the 10th game) of the special CZ (S155). If it is not the final game of the special CZ, the main CPU 93 ends the special CZ process.

On the other hand, in the case of the final game of the special CZ (YES), the main CPU 93 normally adds 1 to the stock of ART (S156). Subsequently, the main CPU 93 sets ART preparation in progress for the next game (S157), and ends the special CZ process.

<Processing during ART precursors at start>
Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 82, the ART precursor processing at the start will be described. In the start-time ART precursor process, first, the main CPU 93 determines the ART lottery number from the lottery flag A with reference to the ART lottery number determination table (FIG. 26) (S171). Subsequently, the main CPU 93 refers to the ART lottery table (FIG. 27) and performs the ART lottery based on the ART lottery number determined in S171 (S172).

Subsequently, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the ART lottery has been won (S173). If the ART lottery has been won (YES), the main CPU 93 subsequently adds 1 to the stock of the normal ART and the additional zone of the winning type (S174).

Following the processing of S174, or if the ART lottery was not won in S173 (NO), the main CPU 93 subsequently refers to the ART precursor middle addition zone lottery table (FIG. 30) for the lottery flag. An additional zone lottery is performed based on A (S175). Subsequently, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the additional zone lottery has been won (S176). If the additional zone lottery is not won (NO), the main CPU 93 ends the ART precursor processing at the start, while if the additional zone lottery is won (YES), the main CPU 93 is Subsequently, the stock of the additional zone of the winning type is added by 1 (S177), and the ART precursor processing at the start is completed.

<Processing during ART at start>
Subsequently, the process during ART at the start will be described with reference to FIG. 83. In the process during ART at the start, the main CPU 93 first determines the ART lottery number from the lottery flag A with reference to the ART lottery number determination table (FIG. 26) (S191). ). Subsequently, the main CPU 93 refers to the ART lottery table (FIG. 27) and performs the ART lottery based on the ART lottery number determined in S191 (S192).

Subsequently, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the ART lottery has been won (S193). If the ART lottery has been won (YES), the main CPU 93 subsequently adds 1 to the stock of the winning type of ART or the additional zone (S194). Subsequently, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not it is waiting for the end of ART (S195). When waiting for the end of ART (that is, winning the ART lottery while waiting for the end of ART) (YES), the main CPU 93 sets the ART or the addition zone of the type won in the next game, and sets the corresponding stock to 1. Subtract (S196) and end the process during ART at the start.

If the ART lottery is not won in S193 (NO), or if the ART is not waiting for the end in S195 (NO), the main CPU 93 subsequently determines whether or not the ART is normally in progress (S197). ). When the main CPU 93 is in the normal ART, the main CPU 93 subsequently performs the normal ART process described later in FIG. 84 (S198), and ends the process during the ART at the start.

On the other hand, if it is not normally in ART (NO), the main CPU 93 subsequently determines whether or not it is in the additional zones 1 and 2 (S199). When the additional zones 1 and 2 are in progress, the main CPU 93 subsequently performs the additional zones 1 and 2 processing described later in FIG. 85 (S200), and ends the processing during ART at the start.

On the other hand, if it is not in the additional zones 1 and 2 (NO), the main CPU 93 subsequently determines whether or not it is in the additional zone 3 (S201). If it is not in the additional zone 3 (NO), the main CPU 93 ends the processing during ART at the start, while if it is in the additional zone 3, the main CPU 93 is subsequently described later in FIG. 88. The additional zone 3 processing is performed (S202), and the processing during ART at the start is completed.

<Normal ART processing>
Subsequently, the normal ART process will be described with reference to FIG. 84. In the normal ART process, first, the main CPU 93 determines the additional lottery number from the lottery flag C with reference to the additional lottery number determination table (FIG. 37) (S211). Subsequently, the main CPU 93 refers to the additional zone lottery table (FIG. 38) during normal ART, and performs additional lottery based on the additional lottery number determined in S211 (S212).

Subsequently, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the additional zone has been won in this additional lottery (S213), and if it has won the additional zone (YES), the stock of the added zone of the winning type is set to 1. Add (S214). Following this process, or if the addition zone has not been won in S214 (NO), the main CPU 93 subsequently determines whether or not the addition of the number of games has been won (S215).

If the number of additional games is won (YES), the main CPU 93 subsequently refers to the number determination table for the number of additional games during ART (FIG. 39) and draws the number of additional games from the lottery flag C. The user number is determined (S216). Subsequently, the main CPU 93 refers to the additional game number lottery table (FIG. 40) and draws the number of additional games based on the number of additional games lottery determined in S216 (S217). Subsequently, the main CPU 93 adds the number of additional games drawn to the duration of normal ART (the number of ART games) (S218).

Following the processing of S218, or when the addition of the number of games is not won in S215 (NO), the main CPU 93 subsequently sets the release mode by referring to the release mode transition lottery table (FIG. 41). In addition to the lottery, the release lottery is performed based on this release mode with reference to the release lottery table (FIG. 42) (S219).

Subsequently, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the addition zone has been won in this release lottery (S220). If the additional zone is won (YES), the main CPU 93 subsequently adds 1 to the stock of the added zone of the winning type (S221).

Following this process, or if the additional zone has not been won in S220 (NO), the main CPU 93 subsequently updates the number of ART games (S222). Subsequently, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not there is stock in the additional zone (S223). If there is stock in the additional zone (YES), the main CPU 93 sets the additional zone corresponding to the next game, subtracts 1 from the stock in the additional zone (S224), and ends the normal ART process.

On the other hand, when there is no stock in the additional zone, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the number of ART games is 0 (S225). If the number of ART games is not 0 (NO), the main CPU 93 normally ends ART processing, while if the number of ART games is 0 (YES), the main CPU 93 ends ART in the next game. Waiting is set (S226), and normal ART processing is terminated.

<Additional zones 1 and 2 processing>
Subsequently, the addition zones 1 and 2 processing will be described with reference to FIG. 85. In the addition zones 1 and 2 processing, first, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not it is in the addition zone 2 (S231). If the additional zone 2 is in (YES), the main CPU 93 subsequently determines whether or not there is a guaranteed number of games (S232).

If there is no guaranteed number of games (NO), the main CPU 93 subsequently refers to the additional zone 2 end lottery table (FIG. 48 (B)) and based on the lottery flag D, the additional zone 2 end lottery. (S233). Subsequently, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the end is determined in this end lottery (S234). When the end is determined (YES), the main CPU 93 subsequently sets the additional zone 1 in the next game (S235), and ends the additional zones 1 and 2 processing.

If the game is not in the additional zone 2 in S231 (NO), if there is a guaranteed number of games in the processing of S232 (YES), or if the end is not determined (continue) in S234 (NO), the main CPU 93 is determined. Subsequently, the number of additional games lottery number is determined from the lottery flag C and the event mass set for the current game with reference to the number determination table for the number of additional games in the additional zone (FIG. 47). (S236). Subsequently, the main CPU 93 refers to the additional game number lottery table (FIG. 40) and draws the number of additional games based on the number of additional games lottery determined in S236 (S237).

Subsequently, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not there is double stock (S238). If there is double stock (YES), the number of games obtained by doubling the number of additional games drawn in S237 is added to the normal ART duration (number of ART games) (S239, S240). Further, in this process, the main CPU 93 subtracts 1 from the double stock (S239). On the other hand, when there is no double stock (NO), the main CPU 93 adds the number of additional games drawn in S237 to the duration of normal ART (number of ART games) as it is (S240).

Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs the event mass control process described later in FIG. 86 (S241), and ends the additional zones 1 and 2 processes.

<Event mass control processing>
Subsequently, the event mass control process will be described with reference to FIGS. 86 and 87. In the event mass control process, first, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not a bell or more wins (S251). As described above, during the addition zone, a favorable reward is given for winning a bell or higher, and a disadvantageous reward is given for winning a replay or lower. The determination in S251 determines whether an advantageous reward will be given or an unfavorable reward will be given in the subsequent processing. In the case of winning the replay or less (NO), the main CPU 93 shifts the process to S271 in FIG. 87.

On the other hand, in the case of winning a bell or more (YES), the main CPU 93 updates the guaranteed number of games (S252). Subsequently, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the event mass set in this game is "Character 1" (S253). When "Character 1" is set as the event mass (YES), the main CPU 93 adds 1 life (S254) and ends the event mass control process.

On the other hand, if "Character 1" is not set as the event cell (NO), the main CPU 93 subsequently determines whether or not the event cell set in this game is "Character 2". (S255). When "Character 2" is set as the event mass (YES), the main CPU 93 adds 1 to the red mass conversion stock (S256), and ends the event mass control process.

On the other hand, if "Character 2" is not set as the event cell (NO), the main CPU 93 subsequently determines whether or not the event cell set in this game is "Character 3". (S257). When "Character 3" is set as the event mass (YES), the main CPU 93 adds 1 to the double stock (S258), and ends the event mass control process.

On the other hand, if "Character 3" is not set as the event cell (NO), the main CPU 93 subsequently determines whether or not the event cell set in this game is "Character 4". (S259). When "Character 4" is set as the event mass (YES), the main CPU 93 adds 1 to the resurrection stock (S260) and ends the event mass control process.

On the other hand, if "Character 4" is not set as the event mass (NO), the main CPU 93 subsequently determines whether or not the event mass set in this game is "battle". (S261). When "Battle" is set as the event mass (YES), the main CPU 93 is set to the event mass "Battle" (see S463 in FIG. The event mass is converted to the back mass (S262), and the event mass control process is terminated.

On the other hand, if "battle" is not set as the event mass (NO), the main CPU 93 subsequently has the event mass in which this game is in the additional zone 1 and is set in this game. Is determined to be "back" (S263). If this determination is NO, the main CPU 93 ends the event mass control process, while if this determination is YES (YES), the main CPU 93 converts all the cells into the event mass "back". (S264). Subsequently, the main CPU 93 sets the additional zone 2 in the next game, adds 10 guaranteed games (S265), and ends the event mass control process.

On the other hand, in the case of winning the replay or less, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the event mass set in this game is "red" (S271). If "red" is not set as the event mass (NO), the main CPU 93 subsequently updates the guaranteed number of games (S281) and ends the event mass control process.

On the other hand, when "red" is set as the event mass (YES), the main CPU 93 subsequently determines whether or not the addition zone 1 is within 5 games from the start (S272). If this determination is YES, the main CPU 93 converts all event masses to “back” (S273). Subsequently, the main CPU 93 sets the additional zone 2 in the next game, adds 10 guaranteed games (S274), and ends the event mass control process. As described above, in the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the reward "life-1" corresponding to the event mass "red" is given within 5 games from the start of the additional zone 1, the main CPU 93 starts from the additional zone 1. The game state is shifted to the additional zone 2.

On the other hand, if it is not within the starting 5 games in S272, the (NO) main CPU 93 subsequently determines whether there is a guaranteed number of games (S275), whether there is double stock (S276), and this additional zone. It is determined whether or not the addition has been performed even once (S277). If YES in any of these determinations, the main CPU 93 subsequently updates the guaranteed number of games (S281) and ends the event mass control process. That is, in the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, if the guaranteed number of games remains, if there is double stock, or if no addition has been made, the life is subtracted by the event mass "red". I can't.

On the other hand, if all are NO in S275 to S277, the main CPU 93 subsequently subtracts 1 life (S278). Subsequently, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the life has become 0 (S279). If the life is not 0 (NO), the main CPU 93 ends the event mass control process, while if the life is 0 (YES), the main CPU 93 sets the normal ART for the next game. (S280), the event mass control process is terminated. If there is a resurrection stock, the main CPU 93 restarts the additional zone 1 in the processing in the additional zones 1 and 2 at the end described later (FIGS. 96 and 97 described later).

<Additional zone 3 processing>
Subsequently, the additional zone 3 processing will be described with reference to FIG. 88. In the additional zone 3 processing, first, the main CPU 93 draws the number of additional games based on the lottery flag C with reference to the additional game number lottery table (FIG. 51 (E)) in the additional zone 3 (S291). .. Subsequently, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the lottery has been won (S292), and if it has not won (NO), the addition zone 3 process ends.

On the other hand, when the lottery of the number of additional games is won (YES), the main CPU 93 subsequently adds the number of the lottered additional games to the number of ART games (S293). Subsequently, the main CPU 93 converts the continuation determination into continuation (S294) when the continuation determination is discontinued, and ends the addition zone 3 processing. As described above, in the addition zone 3, the continuation determination is performed at the start of one set (more specifically, at the end of the previous one set). When the number of ART games is added during the set in which the continuation determination is discontinued, the main CPU 93 rewrites the result of the continuation determination to continuation.

<Processing during bonus at start>
Subsequently, the process during the start bonus will be described with reference to FIG. 89. In the start bonus processing, the main CPU 93 first determines whether or not it is in the special BB (S311). If not in the special BB (NO), the main CPU 93 subsequently refers to the ART lottery table in the BB (FIG. 56) and performs an ART lottery based on the lottery flag E (S312).

Subsequently, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the ART lottery has been won (S313). If the ART lottery has not been won, the main CPU 93 ends the processing during the bonus at the start, while if the ART lottery has been won (YES), the winning type of ART or the stock of the additional zone Is added by 1 (S314), and the processing during the bonus at the start is completed.

On the other hand, when the special BB is in S311 (YES), the main CPU 93 subsequently refers to the special BB medium addition game number lottery table (FIG. 57) and determines the number of ART games based on the lottery flag E. An additional lottery is performed (S316). With reference to FIG. 57, in this additional lottery, the number of additional games of 5 or more games is always drawn. The main CPU 93 subsequently adds the number of added games drawn to the number of ART games (S317), and bonuses at the start. End the middle process.

<Reel stop initial setting process>
Next, the reel stop initial setting process will be described with reference to FIG. 90. In the reel stop initial setting process, first, the main CPU 93 refers to the reel stop initial setting table (not shown) and acquires the reel stop number based on the internal winning combination or the like (S331). Subsequently, the main CPU 93 refers to the rotating cylinder stop initial setting table, and acquires each information based on the rotating cylinder stop number (S332). In this process, the main CPU 93 acquires various information associated with the rotation stop number, such as determination data for each pressing order.

Subsequently, the main CPU 93 stores the rotating identifier in the symbol code storage area (not shown) (S333). That is, the main CPU 93 sets the bits of the entire symbol code storage area (excluding the unused area) to "1". Subsequently, the main CPU 93 stores 3 in the stop button non-operation counter (S334), and ends the reel stop initial setting process. The stop button non-operation counter is for determining the number of stop buttons 19L, 19C, 19R that have not been stopped by the player, and is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 95.

<Reel stop control process>
Subsequently, the reel stop control process will be described with reference to FIG. 91. In the reel stop control process, the main CPU 93 first determines whether or not a valid stop button has been pressed (S351). This process is a process of determining whether or not a signal is output from the stop switch board 80. If the main CPU 93 determines that the valid stop button has not been pressed (NO), the main CPU 93 repeatedly executes the process of step S351.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 93 determines that a valid stop button has been pressed (YES), the pressing order storage area (not shown) and the operation stop button storage area (not shown) depend on the pressed stop button. (Not shown) and is updated (S352). That is, the main CPU 93 manages the type of the pressed stop button by updating the operation stop button storage area, and updates the pressing order storage area based on the type of the pressed stop button and its order. Use to manage the order of stop operations (push order).

Subsequently, the main CPU 93 subtracts 1 from the stop button non-operation counter (S353), determines the search target reel from the operation stop button (S354), and stores the stop start position in the main RAM 95 based on the symbol counter (S353). S355). The stop start position is a symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter of the corresponding reel when the stop operation is detected by the stop switch board 80.

Next, the main CPU 93 executes the sliding piece number determination process (S356). This sliding piece number determination process determines the number of sliding pieces specified at the stop start position based on the reel stop control information (stop table group) selected from the rotation cylinder stop initial setting table based on the internal winning combination. It is a process.

Next, the main CPU 93 generates reel stop command data to be transmitted from the main control circuit 91 to the sub control circuit 101, and stores the generated reel stop command data in the communication data storage area allocated to the main RAM 95. The generation process is executed (S357). This reel stop command data represents the type of reel to be stopped, the stop start position, the number of sliding pieces (or the planned stop position), and the like.

Next, the main CPU 93 determines the scheduled stop position based on the stop start position and the number of slip pieces determination data, and stores the stop schedule position in the main RAM 95 (S358). The planned stop position is a symbol position obtained by adding any of the predetermined numerical values "0" to "4" defined as the number of sliding pieces to the stop start position, and the symbol position at which the rotation of the reel is stopped. Is.

Next, the main CPU 93 sets the scheduled stop position as the search symbol position (S359). Next, the main CPU 93 executes the symbol code storage process (S360). This symbol code storage process acquires the symbol code of the check symbol position data for checking the symbol position of the rotating reel.

Next, the main CPU 93 updates the symbol code storage area from the symbol code acquired in the symbol code storage process (S361). Next, the main CPU 93 performs a control change process (S362). In this control change process, the stop information group used for stopping the reel is updated when the reel is at a specific stop position.

Next, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the pressed stop button is released (S363). This process is a process of determining whether or not a signal is no longer output from the stop switch board 80.

If the main CPU 93 determines that the pressed stop button has not been released (NO), the main CPU 93 repeatedly executes the process of step S363. On the other hand, when the main CPU 93 determines that the pressed stop button is released (YES), the main CPU 93 subsequently determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is 0 (S364). Here, if it is determined that the stop button non-operation counter is not 0 (NO), the main CPU 93 executes the pull-in priority storage process (S365), and executes the process of step S41. In this pull-in priority storage process, the pull-in priority of all the symbols of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is determined. On the other hand, when it is determined that the stop button non-operation counter is 0 (YES), the main CPU 93 ends the reel stop control process.

<Bonus end check process>
Subsequently, the bonus end check process will be described with reference to FIG. 92. In the bonus end check process, first, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the number of medals paid out during the bonus state (the number of medals paid out) exceeds the predetermined number (252) (S371). If the number of payouts does not exceed the specified number, the main CPU 93 ends the bonus end check process.

On the other hand, when the number of payouts exceeds the specified number (YES), the main CPU 93 subsequently performs the bonus end time table mode transition process (S372). In this process, the main CPU 93 draws and sets the table mode of the migration destination with reference to the table mode transition lottery table 2 (FIG. 22B).

Subsequently, the main CPU 93 sets the game state corresponding to the next game (S373). Specifically, the main CPU 93 sets the game state corresponding to the next game based on the type of stock held, and for example, when no stock is held, the main CPU 93 sets the next game. Set the normal game state to.

Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs a bonus end time process (S374) and performs a bonus end check process. In this process, the main CPU 93 performs various processes associated with the end of the bonus state, such as clearing the information used during the bonus state. Further, in this process, the main CPU 93 generates bonus end command data to be transmitted from the main control circuit 91 to the sub control circuit 101, and stores the generated bonus end command data in the communication data storage area allocated to the main RAM 95. .. This bonus end command data includes information such as the type of game state set for the next game.

<Bonus operation check process>
Subsequently, the bonus operation check process will be described with reference to FIG. 93. In the bonus operation check process, first, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the combination of BB symbols (“C_BB_A” to “C_BB_C3”) is displayed (S391). If the combination of BB symbols is not displayed (NO), the main CPU 93 ends the bonus operation check process.

On the other hand, when the combination of the BB symbols is displayed (YES), the main CPU 93 subsequently determines whether or not the game in which the bonus-related combination is determined as the internal winning combination is in the additional zone 2. (S392). If it is in the additional zone 2, the main CPU 93 sets a special BB in the next game (S393). Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs the bonus start processing (S394), and ends the bonus operation check processing. In the bonus start processing, the main CPU 93 performs various processes associated with the start of the bonus state, such as setting information used for the bonus state. Further, in this process, the main CPU 93 generates bonus start command data to be transmitted from the main control circuit 91 to the sub control circuit 101, and stores the generated bonus start command data in the communication data storage area allocated to the main RAM 95. .. This bonus start command data includes information on the type of the started bonus state (normal BB or special BB) and whether or not the ART stock has been granted in accordance with the winning of the winning combination related to the bonus. The sub-control circuit 101 distinguishes between a normal BB, an episode BB, and a special BB from this information.

On the other hand, if the game in which the bonus-related combination is determined as the internal winning combination in S392 is not in the additional zone 2 (NO), the main CPU 93 adds the game in which the bonus-related combination is determined as the internal winning combination. It is determined whether or not it was in zone 1 (S395). If the game in which the winning combination of the bonus is determined as the internal winning combination is in the additional zone 1 (YES), the main CPU 93 subsequently determines the additional zone promotion lottery table at the time of winning the bonus (FIG. 48 (A)). Refer to the above, and perform an additional zone promotion lottery at the time of bonus winning (S396).

Subsequently, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the additional zone promotion lottery has been won (S397). If the additional zone promotion lottery is won (YES), the main CPU 93 sets a special BB for the next game (S398). Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs the bonus start processing (S399), and ends the bonus operation check processing.

On the other hand, if the game in which the bonus-related combination is determined as the internal winning combination in S395 is not in the additional zone 1 (NO), or if the additional zone promotion lottery is not won in S397 (NO), the main CPU 93 Subsequently, with reference to the bonus winning ART lottery table (FIG. 54), the ART lottery is performed based on the back mode based on the value of the back mode (S400).

Subsequently, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the ART lottery has been won (S401). If the episode BB is won (YES), the main CPU 93 adds 1 to the stock of the winning type of ART or the additional zone (S402), and then subtracts 50 from the back mode (S403). If the back mode becomes a negative value as a result of the subtraction, the main CPU 93 sets the value of the back mode to 0. When the back mode becomes 0 due to the subtraction of the back mode, the main CPU 93 subsequently sets "reset" as the back mode lottery state (S404).

Following the processing of S404, or when the ART lottery has not been won in S401, the main CPU 93 subsequently performs the bonus start processing (S405), and ends the bonus operation check processing.

<RT operation check process>
Subsequently, the RT operation check process will be described with reference to FIG. 94. In the RT operation check process, first, the main CPU 93 shifts the RT game state according to the combination of the displayed symbols (S411). Specifically, the main CPU 93 shifts the RT gaming state according to the conditions described in FIG.

Subsequently, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not ART is being prepared (S412). If ART is being prepared (YES), the main CPU 93 subsequently determines whether or not the process has shifted to the RT2 gaming state in the process of S411 (S413). When the state shifts to the RT2 gaming state during the ART preparation (YES), the main CPU 93 subsequently sets the gaming state corresponding to the next game (S414). Specifically, the main CPU 93 usually sets the corresponding gaming state according to the stock of the ART or the additional zone. Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs the ART start processing (S415), and ends the RT operation check processing. In this process, the main CPU 93 subtracts the stock, sets the initial value of the number of ART games, and the like.

On the other hand, if ART is not being prepared in S412 (NO), the main CPU 93 subsequently determines whether or not the RT2 gaming state has shifted to the RT1 gaming state in the processing of S411 (S416). If the RT2 gaming state has not transitioned to the RT1 gaming state (NO), the main CPU 93 ends the RT operation check process, while the RT2 gaming state has transitioned to the RT1 gaming state (YES). ), The main CPU 93 subsequently determines whether or not the gaming state was in the normal gaming state or in CZ (S417).

When shifting from the RT2 gaming state to the RT1 gaming state during the normal gaming state or CZ (YES), the main CPU 93 subsequently sets "special" as the back mode lottery state (FIG. 94) and checks the RT operation. End the process.

On the other hand, if the transition from the RT2 gaming state to the RT1 gaming state is not in the normal gaming state or in the CZ (NO), the main CPU 93 subsequently determines whether or not it is waiting for the end of ART (S419). ). If it is not waiting for the end of ART (NO), the main CPU 93 ends the RT operation check process, while if it is waiting for the end of ART (YES), the main CPU 93 subsequently runs through the ART. It is determined whether or not the process ends with (S420). If the ART has ended by running through (YES), the main CPU 93 subsequently sets "in lottery" as the back mode lottery state (S421).

Following the process of S421, or when it is determined in X420 that the ART does not run through (NO), the main CPU 93 subsequently sets the game state corresponding to the next game (S422). Subsequently, the main CPU 93 performs an ART end time process (S423) for clearing various information used during the ART game state, and ends the RT operation check process.

<Control processing by state at the end>
Subsequently, the control process for each state at the end will be described with reference to FIG. 95. In the end state-based control process, the main CPU 93 first determines whether or not ART is being prepared (S431). When the ART is being prepared, the main CPU 93 sets the back mode lottery state according to the number of continuous games (S432).

On the other hand, when ART is not being prepared, the main CPU 93 subsequently determines whether or not it is in the additional zones 1 and 2 (S433). In addition to the case where the additional zones 1 and 2 are currently in the additional zones 1 and 2, when the additional zones 1 and 2 start from the next game (the additional zones 1 and 2 are set to the next game at the start). ) Is also included. If it is in the additional zones 1 and 2 (YES), the main CPU 93 subsequently performs the processing in the additional zones 1 and 2 at the end, which will be described later in FIGS. 96 and 97 (S434).

On the other hand, if it is not in the additional zones 1 and 2 in S433, the main CPU 93 subsequently determines whether or not it is in the additional zone 3 (S435). In addition to the case where the additional zone 3 is currently in the additional zone 3, the term includes the case where the additional zone 3 starts from the next game (the additional zone 3 is set to the next game at the start). If it is in the additional zone 3 (YES), the main CPU 93 subsequently performs the processing in the additional zone 3 at the end, which will be described later in FIG. 98 (S436).

Following the processing of S432, S434, S436, or when not in the additional zone 3 in S435 (NO), the main CPU 93 subsequently determines whether or not the back mode lottery state is set (S437). ). If the back mode lottery state is set (YES), the main CPU 93 subsequently refers to the back mode addition value lottery table (FIG. 53) and backs up based on the set back mode lottery state. The mode addition value lottery process is performed (S438). Subsequently, the main CPU 93 updates the back mode based on the lottered back mode addition value (S439), and clears the back mode lottery state (S440).

Following the processing of S440, or if the back mode lottery state is not set in S437 (NO), the main CPU 93 subsequently performs other necessary processing according to the current gaming state (S441). .. Subsequently, the main CPU 93 generates unit game end command data to be transmitted from the main control circuit 91 to the sub control circuit 101, and stores the generated unit game end command data in the communication data storage area allocated to the main RAM 95 ( S442). The unit game end command data includes information about the result of each process at the end of the unit game.

<Additional zones 1 and 2 at the end>
Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 96, the processing in the additional zones 1 and 2 at the end will be described. In the processing in the additional zones 1 and 2 at the end, first, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not it is the start of the additional zone 1 (S451). The start time of the additional zone 1 is the end of the game in which the additional zone 1 starts from the next game.

If it is the start of the additional zone 1 (YES), the main CPU 93 subsequently determines whether the additional zone level is set, and if the additional zone level is not set, the additional zone level lottery table. With reference to (FIG. 45), the additional zone level is drawn and set (S452). The case where the additional zone level is not set is, for example, when the additional zone 1 starts from the normal ART, at the end of the additional zone 2 started from a state other than the additional zone 1, and also at the additional zone level. Is set, for example, when the additional zone 1 is restarted based on the resurrection stock (addition zone level 3 is set), and at the end of the additional zone 2 that has been transferred from the additional zone 1 (the first additional zone 1). The additional zone level set at the start is maintained). Subsequently, the main CPU 93 draws and sets event masses for 5 games with reference to the event mass lottery table 1 (FIG. 46 (A)) (S453). Further, in this process, the main CPU 93 sets "5" as the guaranteed number of games.

On the other hand, if it is not the start of the additional zone 1 in S451 (NO), the main CPU 93 subsequently determines whether or not the number of games is the specific number in the additional zone 1 (S454). As described above, the event mass "battle" is set every 20 games in the additional zone 1. The process of S454 is a process of determining whether it is the timing to set the event mass "battle". If the number of games is a specific number in the additional zone 1 (YES), the main CPU 93 subsequently sets "battle" as a new event mass (S455).

On the other hand, if the number of games is not the specific number in the additional zone 1 in S454 (NO), the main CPU 93 subsequently refers to the event mass lottery table 1 (FIG. 46 (A)) to select a new event mass. It is drawn and set (S456).

Subsequently, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not there is a red mass conversion stock (S457). If there is a red mass conversion stock (YES), the main CPU 93 subsequently determines whether or not the event mass set for the next game is “red” (S458). When the event mass set for the next game is "red" (YES), the main CPU 93 subsequently refers to the event mass lottery table 1 (FIG. 46 (A)) for the next game. The event mass "red" set in the above is converted into another event mass, and the red mass conversion stock is subtracted by 1 (S459).

Following the processing of S453, S455, and S459, if there is no red mass conversion stock in S457, or if the event mass set for the next game in S458 is not "red" (NO), the main CPU 93 Then, it is determined whether or not there is an event cell in which the "character" is set in the event cells for 5 games (S460). If there is an event cell in which the "character" is set (YES), the main CPU 93 subsequently refers to the event cell lottery table 2 (FIG. 46 (B)) to draw a character type and respond. Set to the event mass "Character" to be performed (S461). When the event squares "characters" are set in a plurality of event squares out of the event squares for 5 games, the main CPU 93 determines all of these multiple event squares by one lottery. The character type may be set, or an individual lottery may be performed for each of the plurality of event squares, and the character type determined by the individual lottery may be set.

Following the processing of S461, or when there is no event cell in which "character" is set in S460 (NO), the main CPU 93 subsequently sets "battle" in the event cell for 5 games. It is determined whether or not there is an event mass that has been set (S462). If there is an event mass in which "battle" is set (YES), the main CPU 93 subsequently draws the number of back mass conversions with reference to the event mass lottery table 3 (FIG. 46 (C)). , Set to the corresponding event mass "Battle" (S463). If the event squares "battle" are set in a plurality of event squares out of the event squares for 5 games, the main CPU 93 determines all of these multiple event squares by one lottery. The number of back-mass conversions may be set, or individual lottery may be performed for each of the plurality of event squares, and the number of back-mass conversions determined by the individual lottery may be set.

Following the processing of S463, or when there is no event mass in which "battle" is set in S462 (NO), the main CPU 93 subsequently determines whether or not normal ART is set in the next game. (S471). If the normal ART is not set in the next game (NO), the main CPU 93 ends the processing in the additional zones 1 and 2 at the end, while the normal ART is set in the next game (NO). YES), the main CPU 93 subsequently refers to the resurrection stock lottery table at the end of the additional zone 1 (FIG. 48 (C)), performs the resurrection stock lottery at the end of the additional zone 1 (S472), and determines the lottery result. Based on this, the number of resurrected stocks is updated (S473).

Subsequently, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the resurrection stock is 1 or more (S474). If the resurrection stock is not 1 or more (NO), the main CPU 93 ends the processing in the additional zones 1 and 2 at the end, while if the resurrection stock is 1 or more (YES), the main CPU 93 is Subsequently, the additional zone 1 is set in the next game, that is, the game state set in the next game is rewritten from the normal ART to the additional zone 1 (S475).

Subsequently, the main CPU 93 sets the additional zone level 3 as the additional zone level (S476), and sets "5" as the guaranteed number of games (S477). Subsequently, the main CPU 93 subtracts 1 from the resurrection stock (S478), and ends the processing in the additional zones 1 and 2 at the end.

<Processing in additional zone 3 at the end>
Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 98, the processing in the additional zone 3 at the end will be described. In the processing during the addition zone 3 at the end, first, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not it is the start of the addition zone 3 (S491). The start time of the additional zone 3 is the end of the game in which the additional zone 3 starts from the next game. If it is the start of the addition zone 3 (YES), the main CPU 93 subsequently draws and sets the continuation rate with reference to the continuation rate lottery table (FIG. 50 (A)) (S492). Further, in this process, the main CPU 93 adds 4 to the guaranteed stock number.

On the other hand, if it is not the start of the additional zone 3 (NO), the main CPU 93 subsequently updates the number of continuous games in one set (S493). Subsequently, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the number of continuous games in one set has reached the number of games in one set (S494). When the number of games in one set has not been reached (NO), the main CPU 93 finishes the processing in the additional zone 3 at the end, while the number of games in one set has been reached (at the end of one set). (YES), the main CPU 93 subsequently determines whether or not continuation is set (S495).

If continuation is not set (NO), the main CPU 93 sets a normal ART for the next game (S496), and ends the process in the additional zone 3 at the end. On the other hand, if continuation is set (YES), the main CPU 93 subsequently determines whether or not the guaranteed stock has been drawn (S497). If the guaranteed stock lottery has not been completed (NO), or following the process of S492, the main CPU 93 performs the guaranteed stock lottery with reference to the guaranteed stock lottery table (FIG. 50 (B)) (S498).

Subsequently, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the guaranteed stock lottery has been won (S499). If the guaranteed stock lottery is won (YES), the main CPU 93 subsequently adds 3 to the guaranteed stock number and sets the guaranteed stock lottery completed (S500).

Following the processing of S500, if it is determined in S497 that the guaranteed stock lottery has been completed (YES), or if it is determined in S499 that the guaranteed stock lottery has not been won (NO), the main CPU 93 determines. It is determined whether or not there is a guaranteed stock (S501). If there is a guaranteed stock (YES), the main CPU 93 subsequently subtracts 1 from the guaranteed stock number and refers to the 1 set game number lottery table (FIG. 50 (C)) for one set of the next set. The number of games is drawn and set (S502). Further, in this process, the main CPU 93 clears the number of continuous games in one set. After that, the main CPU 93 ends the processing in the additional zone 3 at the end.

On the other hand, when there is no guaranteed stock (NO), the main CPU 93 subsequently performs a continuation determination lottery with reference to the continuation determination lottery table (FIG. 50 (D)), and sets the lottery result (continuation or end). (S503). Subsequently, the main CPU 93 draws and sets the number of one-set games in the next set with reference to the one-set game number lottery table (FIG. 50 (C)) (S504). Further, in this process, the main CPU 93 clears the number of continuous games in one set. After that, the main CPU 93 ends the processing in the additional zone 3 at the end.

<Interrupt processing controlled by the main CPU>
Subsequently, the interrupt process controlled by the main CPU 93 will be described with reference to FIG. 99. First, the main CPU 93 saves the register (S511). Next, the main CPU 93 performs an input port check process (S512). In this process, signals input from various switches such as a stop switch are checked.

Next, the main CPU 93 performs a timer update process (S513). In this process, the main CPU 93 performs a process of subtracting a predetermined timer value for each interrupt process, for example. Next, the main CPU 93 performs a communication data transmission procedure (S514). In this process, the main CPU 93 transmits various commands stored in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 95 to the sub control circuit 101.

Next, the main CPU 93 performs a reel control process (S515). In this process, the main CPU 93 starts rotating the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R when all the reels are requested to start rotating, and then each reel rotates at a constant speed. It drives and controls three stepping motors. When the number of sliding pieces is determined, the main CPU 93 updates the symbol counter of the corresponding reel by the number of sliding pieces. Then, the main CPU 93 waits for the updated symbol counter to match the value corresponding to the scheduled stop position, and then drives and controls the corresponding stepping motor so that the rotation of the corresponding reel is decelerated and stopped. ..

Next, the main CPU 93 performs the lamp 7-segment drive process (S516). In this process, the main CPU 93 drives and controls the information display 14 to display the number of payouts, the number of credits, and the like. Next, the main CPU 93 performs a register reset process (S517). Then, after that, the main CPU 93 ends the interrupt process.

[Explanation of operation of sub-control circuit]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 100 and 101, the contents of various processes executed by the sub CPU 102 of the sub control circuit 101 by using the program will be described.

<Main board communication task>
FIG. 100 is a flowchart showing a main board communication task executed by the sub CPU 102 of the sub control circuit 101.

First, the sub CPU 102 executes initialization of the communication message queue (S611) and checks the reception command (S612). Next, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not a command different from the previous one has been received (S613). Here, if it is determined that a command different from the previous one has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 102 executes the process of S611.

On the other hand, if it is determined that a command different from the previous one has been received (YES), the sub CPU 102 creates game information from the received command and stores the created game information in the sub RAM 103 (S614). Next, the sub CPU 102 registers the effect based on the game information created in S614 (S615). Although details will be omitted, for example, the sub CPU 102 registers an effect using a display cell corresponding to the event cell set on the main side, and registers a back mode effect based on the value of the back mode. Perform processing. When the effect is registered, the sub CPU 102 controls the liquid crystal display device 11, the speakers 65L, 65R, various LEDs, and the like to execute the registered effect. Subsequently, the sub CPU 102 performs a navigation error insurance process (S616), which will be described later in FIG. 101, and returns to the process of S101.

<Navigation error insurance processing>
Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 101, the insurance processing at the time of navigation error under the control of the sub CPU 102 will be described. This navigation error insurance process is performed at the timing when the start command is received from the main control circuit 91. In the navigation error insurance process, the sub CPU 102 first determines whether or not there is a main navigation (S631). Specifically, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the received start command includes information about the main navigation.

If there is no main side navigation (NO), the insurance processing at the time of navigation error is terminated, while if there is a main side (YES), the sub CPU 102 subsequently performs a navigation effect pattern check (S632). It is determined whether or not an effect matching the main navigation is registered (S633). In this process, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the effect registered in S615 of FIG. 100 is an effect corresponding to the main navigation. As an example, when "1" is determined as the main navigation, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the sub navigation of the push order pattern "1" is set (see FIG. 58 (B)). ..

If the effect that matches the main navigation is registered (YES), the insurance processing at the time of navigation error is terminated, while if the effect that does not match the main navigation is registered (NO), the sub Subsequently, the CPU 102 rewrites the push order pattern in the effect related to the sub-side notification (navigation) to a push order pattern that matches the main side navigation (S634). Subsequently, the sub CPU 102 sets "color 3 (white)" as a color pattern in the effect related to the notification (navigation) on the sub side (S635), and ends the insurance processing at the time of a navigation error.

Here, FIG. 102 shows a rough flow of insurance processing at the time of navigation error. Note that FIG. 102 shows the flow of insurance processing at the time of navigation error when the combination “F_pushing order bell 1-11st” is determined as the internal winning combination. When the main side (main CPU93) determines the combination "F_pushing order bell 1-1_1st" as the internal winning combination, the main side navigation content according to the internal winning combination is determined. Here, the main navigation "7" corresponds to the role "F_pushing order bell 1_1st" (see FIG. 58).

When the main CPU 93 determines the internal winning combination and the main side navigation, it generates start command data including these and sends it to the sub side. When the sub side (sub CPU 102) receives the start command, the sub side (sub CPU 102) registers the effect content from the information included in the start command. In the example shown in FIG. 102, the sub CPU 102 basically determines the push order pattern "7" and "color 2 (yellow)" as the effect of the sub side navigation, but when some error occurs. , Different sub-side navigation, or nothing may be determined as a sub-side navigation. Therefore, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the sub CPU 102 determines the effect content, the main side navigation is compared with the determined effect content. The sub CPU 102 may or may not compare at least the push order patterns of the main navigation and the sub navigation, and may or may not compare the color patterns of the internal winning combination and the sub navigation.

Then, as a result of this comparison, when the main side navigation and the determined effect content match, the sub CPU 102 performs the sub side navigation according to the determined effect content. For example, the sub CPU 102 navigates the sub side by displaying on the liquid crystal display device 11 that the correct pressing order is the left 1st using yellow characters or images.

On the other hand, as a result of this comparison, when the main side navigation and the determined effect content do not match, the sub CPU 102 rewrites the determined effect content to the effect according to the content of the main side navigation. Specifically, the sub CPU 102 rewrites the push order pattern of the sub side navigation to "7". At this time, the sub CPU 102 sets "color 3 (white)" as the color pattern. That is, when the main navigation and the determined production content are different, the sub CPU 102 sets the push order pattern matching the main navigation and the color pattern "color 3 (white)". Then, the sub CPU 102 navigates the sub side according to the rewritten effect content. For example, the sub CPU 102 navigates the sub side by displaying on the liquid crystal display device 11 that the correct pressing order is the left 1st using white characters or images.

[Modification example]
Although the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has been described above, the present invention is not limited to this.

(Transition to CZ and ART)
In the pachi-slot machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, the CZ or ART gaming state is shifted to the CZ or ART gaming state by winning the transition lottery performed during the normal gaming state. Here, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, a setting difference may be given to the transition lottery, but the transition lottery may be performed based on "information having no difference in the set value". In addition, "information with no difference in set values" means a combination that is determined as an internal winning combination with the same probability in all the set values in the internal lottery process (setting unquestioned combination), and all settings when all reels are stopped. It includes at least a combination of symbols that will be displayed with the same probability in the value (combination of symbols with no setting difference).

That is, in the pachislot machine 1 of the modified example, when the setting unquestioned combination is determined as the internal winning combination, a lottery for shifting to the CZ or ART game state is performed, and the combination with the setting difference (setting difference combination) is used as the internal winning combination. If it is decided, the lottery for transition to the CZ or ART game state is not performed. Further, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a combination of symbols having no setting difference is displayed when all reels are stopped, a lottery for transition to the CZ or ART game state is performed, and the combination of symbols having a setting difference is obtained. If it is displayed, the lottery for transition to the CZ or ART gaming state is not performed.

In addition, the lottery for transitioning to the CZ or ART game state is performed based on a predetermined probability that does not change at all. The "predetermined perfect probability that does not fluctuate at all" means at least a probability that does not fluctuate based on the set value (that is, the probability that the winning probability is the same regardless of the set value).
It should be noted that the "perfect probability that is predetermined and does not fluctuate at all" may further include the probability that is uniquely determined for "information with no difference in the set value". In recent pachislot machines, a state in which a transition lottery is easy to win and a state in which it is difficult to win may be provided. In such a case, when the transition lottery is performed with the "probability uniquely determined for the information having no difference in the set value", for example, at the time of winning the setting unquestioned combination, in any gaming state. The transition lottery that wins with the same probability will be performed. On the contrary, when the transition lottery is performed with a "probability that is not a uniquely determined probability (that is, a probability that fluctuates) for information that does not have a difference in the set value", for example, when the setting is unquestioned, A transition lottery that wins with a probability according to the current gaming state, that is, if the current gaming state is a high probability state, a transition lottery that wins with a high probability is performed, and the current gaming state is a low probability state. In that case, a transition lottery, which wins with a low probability, will be performed.

By performing the transition lottery based on "information with no difference in the set values" with the same probability of winning regardless of the set values, the pachislot machine 1 of the modified example has a CZ or ART gaming state. The degree of expectation regarding the transition to is the same for each set value, and the difference in ball ejection performance can be suppressed to the winning probability of the setting difference combination with the setting difference.

(Example of lottery table used for transition lottery)
Here, an example of a lottery table used for the lottery for transition to the CZ or ART game state is shown in FIG. 103. FIG. 103 (A) is an internal lottery table for determining the internal winning combination.

As shown in the example shown in FIG. 103 (A), the internal lottery table defines the lottery value information corresponding to each combination. Here, the winning combination determined by lottery using the internal lottery table includes a setting difference combination in which the lottery value differs depending on the set value, and a set unquestioned combination in which the lottery value is the same regardless of the set value. In the example shown in FIG. 103 (A), the combination "F_BB1", "F_maintenance lip A", etc. are setting difference combinations in which the lottery value differs depending on the set value, and the combination "F_sabo 1", "F_chili lip", "F_BB1 + F_reach eye lip" , Etc. are set unquestioned roles with the same lottery value regardless of the set value. In the modified pachislot machine 1, when the setting difference combination is determined as the internal winning combination, the transition to the CZ or ART game state is not performed, and when the setting unquestioned combination is determined as the internal winning combination, the CZ or A lottery for transition to the ART game state is performed. It should be noted that not performing the transition lottery to the CZ or ART game state includes not performing the transition lottery itself, and also including performing the transition lottery but always being non-winning. In addition, the transition lottery to the CZ or ART game state does not necessarily have to be performed when any of the setting unquestioned roles is determined as the internal winning combination, and the transition lottery is performed with the setting unquestioned combination to perform the transition lottery. It is also possible to provide an unquestioned role.

Here, as a lottery for shifting to the CZ or ART game state, as shown in FIG. 103 (B), (1) an internal lottery for determining the internal winning combination, and (2) whether or not to perform the transition. There are three possible lottery: the transition lottery of (3) and the advantageous section type lottery for determining the transition destination in the case of transition. In the modified pachislot machine 1, these three lottery may be performed by using individual random numbers, or all the lottery may be performed by using a common random number, and 2 One lottery may be performed using a common random number value, and the remaining one lottery may be performed using individual random number values. In addition, using a common random number value means, for example, (1) when "F_watermelon" is determined in the random number range of "0 to 128" in the internal lottery, (2) "0 to 64" is transferred to the lottery. The non-winning random number range, "65-128" is the random number range of the winning lottery, and (3) "65-83" is the random number range where the migration destination is CZ1, and "83-99" is the migration destination. Is a random number range of CZ2, "99 to 115" is a random number range in which the migration destination is normally ART, and "115 to 128" is a random number range in which the migration destination is the additional zone 1. In other words, the lottery results of other lottery are assigned to a part of the random number range that is won in one lottery.

Further, the present invention can be applied not only to pachislot machines but also to pachinko machines. Here, the pachinko machine plays the game without accepting the start operation and the stop operation of the player, and the symbol is changed by using the mechanical reel and displayed on the liquid crystal display device. You can also do it above. Therefore, when applied to a pachinko machine, a symbol display means for displaying a part of a plurality of symbols, a symbol changing means for changing the symbol based on the establishment of a start condition, and an internal one based on the establishment of the start condition. It is displayed on the symbol display means when the internal lottery means for performing the above-mentioned lottery, the stop control means for stopping the fluctuation of the symbol based on the lottery result of the internal lottery means, and the stop control means for stopping the fluctuation of the symbol. It suffices to provide a game control means for controlling the progress of the game based on the combination of the symbols.

[Effect of pachislot machine]
The pachislot machine 1 according to the present invention has been described above. According to such a pachislot machine 1, the following effects can be expected.

<Games in the additional zone 1>
In the addition zone, the main control board 71 (main CPU 93) selects one event cell from a plurality of event cells having different rewards associated with each other for five games from the current game to the game four games ahead. It is set for each of the games, and when the grant condition is satisfied in the game in which this event mass is set, a reward corresponding to the event mass set for the game is granted. For example, the main control board 71 (main CPU 93) usually adds the duration of ART when a bell or more wins in a game in which the event mass “blue 1” is set.

Further, the main control board 71 (main CPU 93) subtracts 1 life when the replay or less wins in the game in which the event mass "red" is set, and ends the additional zone 1 when the life becomes 0 from this subtraction. .. At this time, the main control board 71 (main CPU 93) assigns the guaranteed number of games for 5 games at the start of the additional zone 1, and the event mass “red” is set while the guaranteed number of games remains. Even if the replay or less wins in the game being played, the additional zone 1 is continued without subtracting 1 life.

Further, the main control board 71 (main CPU 93) adds 1 to the resurrection stock when a bell or more wins in a game in which the event mass "character 4" is set. In the situation where this resurrection stock is given, the main control board 71 (main CPU 93) restarts the additional zone 1 even when the life becomes 0 due to the event mass “red” and the additional zone 1 ends. To do.

In addition, the main control board 71 (main CPU 93) grants the right to shift from the additional zone 1 to the additional zone 2 when a bell or more wins in a game in which the event mass “back” is set, and the main control board 71 (main CPU 93). The 71 (main CPU 93) shifts the gaming state from the additional zone 1 to the additional zone 2 when the right to shift to the additional zone 2 is granted.

Further, in the main control board 71 (main CPU 93), when a bell or more wins in a game in which the event mass "battle" is set, the number of back mass conversions set for the event mass "battle" after the next game is set. Rewrite the event square set for the minute game to the event square "back". The main control board 71 (main CPU 93) sets this event mass "battle" periodically (every 20 games) in the additional zone 1.

(Show / hide event space)
In the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present invention, the event mass set for each of the five games is displayed in a predetermined mode. Specifically, on the rom cartridge board 86, the display cells "treasure box" and "enemy" provided in association with each of the event cells and the display cells "unknown" provided in common with all the event cells. A plurality of images including and are stored, and when the event mass is set on the main side, the sub control board 72 (sub CPU 102) has an image (display mass "treasure box""enemy"" associated with each of the event masses. ) Or an image (display mass "unknown") provided in common to all event cells is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11.

Specifically, the sub control board 72 (sub CPU 102) displays an image unique to the event mass set on the main side on the liquid crystal display device 11 when the predetermined operation is not performed, and performs the predetermined operation. Is performed, a common image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11 regardless of the event mass set on the main side.

By making it possible to switch the display / non-display of the event mass (reward) set in this way according to the operation of the player, it is possible to change the playability according to the preference of the player. That is, for example, in a situation where an event mass that is not so preferable for the player is set internally (main side), it is possible that some players do not want to display the event mass. Even in such a case, if the player has selected to hide the event mass, the content of the set event mass (reward) will not be known, so the player will be able to play each game. You will play the game with expectations.

The sub-control board 72 (sub CPU 102) may hide all the cells for 5 games (display cells "unknown"), or hide some cells and some cells. The square may be displayed. For example, the sub control board 72 (sub CPU 102) displays the display mass “unknown” for the next game and subsequent games, and displays the images associated with each of the event cells for the current game. In this case, when the display mass "unknown" displayed on the sub control board 72 (sub CPU 102) for the next game slides as the game progresses and corresponds to the current game, the display mass "unknown" is displayed. "Unknown" is switched to the image associated with this game and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11. The timing of switching the display is arbitrary. For example, the sub control board 72 (sub CPU 102) is used at the end of the previous game, the start of the current game, and the stop operation of the current game (first to third stops). The display of the liquid crystal display device 11 is switched to any of the operations).

By doing so, the player does not know the content of the reward set for the next and subsequent games, but can grasp the content of the reward set for this game. Therefore, the player will play the game with a strong interest in this game, and the interest of the game will be improved.

(Continued / discontinued in additional zone 1)
Further, in the pachislot machine 1 according to the present invention, when the life becomes 0 due to the event mass "red", the additional zone 1 is terminated, but the life is not subtracted while the guaranteed number of games remains. As a result, the additional zone 1 does not end while the guaranteed number of games remains. In this way, in the pachislot machine 1, even if many event masses that are disadvantageous to the player are set, the additional zone 1 does not end while the guaranteed number of games remains, so that the additional zone 1 is immediately set. It never ends, and a certain level of interest is guaranteed. Further, even after the guaranteed number of games has been exhausted, if the player has the resurrection stock, the additional zone 1 is restarted at the end, so that the interest of the game can be further enhanced.

Further, in the pachi-slot machine 1, the main control board 71 (main CPU 93) sets the additional zone level at the start of the additional zone 1. This additional zone level is a mode in which the expected degree of selection of the event mass is different. For example, in the additional zone level 3, the probability of selecting the event mass "red" is higher than when the additional zone level 1 is set. Low. The main control board 71 (main CPU 93) draws the additional zone level with a predetermined probability at the start of the normal additional zone 1, but when the additional zone 1 is restarted by the resurrection stock, the additional zone level 3 is always added. To determine. As a result, if the resurrection stock has been granted, not only the additional zone 1 is restarted at the end of the additional zone 1, but also the restarted additional zone 1 itself becomes difficult to end, which further enhances the interest of the game. Can be enhanced.

(Transition from additional zone 1 to additional zone 2)
Further, in the pachislot machine 1, if a bell or more wins in a game in which the event mass "back" is set, the pachislot machine 1 shifts to a more advantageous additional zone 2. Here, the event mass "back" is set by the number of back mass conversions when a bell or more wins in a game in which the event mass "battle" is set, so the event mass "battle" is set. In that case, the degree of expectation of transition to the additional zone 2 which is more advantageous in the subsequent game will increase. As a result, for example, even if the event mass set for the next and subsequent games is disadvantageous to the player, if the event mass "battle" is set in this game, the event By getting rewards according to the mass "battle", it is possible to avoid disadvantageous situations, so the interest of the game is guaranteed. At this time, in order to obtain rewards according to the event mass "back" and "battle", it is necessary to win a bell or higher, so the frequency of rewriting can be increased compared to the case where rewards can always be obtained. It can be done, and the fun of the game can be further enhanced.

Further, in the pachislot machine 1, since the event mass "battle" is set at regular intervals in the additional zone 1, there is a chance to rewrite the event mass "back" on a regular basis. If the reward according to the event mass "battle" can be obtained in this regular chance, the expectation for the transition to the more advantageous additional zone 2 will increase in the subsequent game, so that the interest of the game will be further enhanced. Can be enhanced.

<Game of additional zone 2>
During the addition zone 2, the main control board 71 (main CPU 93) adds the number of games and ART games for each game. Specifically, in the addition zone 2, the main control board 71 (main CPU 93) always adds the number of ART games when a bell or more at which medals are paid out wins, and the replay or less without medals being paid out is If the winning is won, the number of ART games will be added unless it ends in the end lottery of the addition zone 2 (see the "back" column of FIG. 47 and FIG. 40). Further, when the bonus state starts in the addition zone 2, the main control board 71 (main CPU 93) continues without ending the addition zone 2.

Specifically, in the pachislot machine 1 (main control board 71, sub-control board 72), when the bonus state starts in the additional zone 2, a special BB having continuity in terms of playability and production with the additional zone 2 is provided. Start. More specifically, the main control board 71 (main CPU 93) adds the number of ART games during the special BB, and the winning role is to pay out medals during the special BB (note that during the special BB). When the winning combination of medals is paid out, the number of ART games is always added (see FIG. 57) to realize continuity in terms of playability between the additional zone 2 and the special BB. .. Further, the sub control board 72 (sub CPU 102) realizes playability from the effect side by displaying the same effect screen as in the additional zone 2 during the special BB.

As described above, in the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present invention, even if the bonus state is started in the addition zone 2, the addition zone 2 is continued without ending. Here, during the bonus state (special BB), since the replay or less is not won, the end lottery itself is not performed and the additional zone 2 is not ended. In addition, during the bonus state, the winning combination of medals is always won, so that the number of ART games can be easily added, which is even more advantageous than the additional zone 2. By making the bonus state in the additional zone 2 more advantageous in this way, unlike the conventional pachislot machine that ends the additional zone due to the bonus in the additional zone, the interest in the additional zone 2 is further enhanced. be able to.

In addition, during the special BB, the addition zone 2 is connected in an dramatic manner, and not the number of medals that can be paid out, but the remaining number of games in which the number of medals that can be paid out is to be paid out is displayed. From the player's point of view, since the playability and the continuity from the production side are ensured, it is possible to give the player the playability as if the additional zone 2 is continuous. In addition, by replacing the end timing of the bonus state with an intuitively easy-to-understand display of the number of remaining games, it is possible to give the player a feeling as if the additional zone 2 is guaranteed for 30 games. It is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

<Back mode production>
Further, the main control board 71 (main CPU 93) accumulates the back mode when the result of the game becomes a disadvantageous result for the player, and when the accumulated back mode becomes 50 or more, the ART game state at the time of bonus winning. (See FIG. 54). In the pachi-slot machine 1, when the back mode absorption effect suggesting that the back mode is accumulated is executed, the main control board 71 (main CPU 93) accumulates the back mode and the sub control board 72 (sub CPU 102). Partly overlaps and partly different from the opportunity to execute the back mode absorption effect.

By making the timing of performing the back mode absorption effect different from the timing of accumulating the back mode in this way, the effect is executed at various timings different from the timing of actually accumulating the back mode. It is possible to give diversity to the production. In addition, since it is possible to increase the chances of executing the production while suppressing the chances of accumulating the back mode, various moments while suppressing the capacity of the main side that manages the ball ejection (the chance of accumulating the back mode) It is possible to execute the production with, and it is possible to give diversity to the production.

Further, since the sub control board 72 (sub CPU 102) performs the back mode absorption effect based on the back mode (value of the main back mode counter-value of the sub back mode counter) accumulated from the time of the previous effect execution, it is accumulated. It is possible to appropriately suggest the back mode.

<Character customization>
Further, in the pachislot machine 1 according to the present invention, it is possible to customize the character used for the production. Specifically, in the pachislot machine 1, in addition to selecting a character, it is possible to select a character costume, a character accessory, and a character pose as a character display mode.

In the pachislot machine 1, the range that can be combined for each of the costume, the accessory, and the pose is defined (see FIG. 64), and the character can be customized only within the defined range. Then, when the player selects a part for which only one combination is specified as the combination that can be combined, the sub control board 72 (sub CPU 102) automatically selects a part that can be combined with the part. decide. For example, when an accessory that can be combined only with a specific costume is selected, the specific costume is automatically selected and the selection of another costume is prohibited.

As a result, combinations that may damage the image of the game machine or the character can be made non-selectable, and the character can be customized without damaging the unique image. In addition, since the parts that can be combined are automatically determined, it is possible to customize the character without damaging the unique image without taking the trouble of the player.

<Touch operation mode and button operation mode>
Further, in the pachislot machine 1 according to the present invention, by providing the touch sensor 111 on the liquid crystal display device 11, the entire surface of the liquid crystal display device 11 is used as a touch panel, and the input related to the display of the pachislot machine 1 is input via the touch panel. It is accepted by the touch operation mode and the button operation mode via the operation button 22.

The touch operation mode and the button operation mode can be switched only by the player performing the corresponding operation. For example, the sub control board 72 (sub CPU 102) switches from the touch operation mode to the button operation mode when the operation button 22 is operated in the touch operation mode, and from the button operation mode when the touch panel is operated in the button operation mode. Switch to touch operation mode. As a result, the player can freely select the operation mode he / she prefers, and can switch to the operation mode he / she desires by a simple method.

(Difference between touch operation mode and button operation mode (unopened icon))
Further, in the pachislot machine 1, it is clarified that the unopened icon cannot be determined from a plurality of icons by making the unopened icon unselectable (does not respond even if touched) in the touch operation mode. be able to. Further, in the button operation mode, by making the unopened icon selectable with the selection cursor, it becomes clear that this unopened icon cannot be determined at present but can be determined by being released in the future.

(Difference between touch operation mode and button operation mode (display selected))
Further, in the pachi-slot machine 1, the display mode of the selected icon is different between the touch operation mode and the button operation mode. Specifically, in the touch operation mode, the selected icon is displayed with a touch-on effect, and in the button operation mode, the selected icon is displayed with a selection cursor to clarify the difference between the two operations. be able to.

<History display at easy start>
In addition, in the pachislot machine 1, the player who has made a formal login is registered by taking the formal procedure by displaying the second page of the game history including the number of winnings of the rare role. It is possible to give the player a privilege (display of the number of winnings of the rare role) that does not directly affect the game. As a result, it is possible to encourage the player who wants to display the number of winnings of the rare role to use the formal registration, and as a result, the player can be attached to the game machine and the operation of the game machine can be increased.

In addition, since the pachislot machine 1 does not display the second page of the game history including the number of winnings of the rare role for the player who logged in by the simple procedure, the simple login procedure is used. By logging in only, it is possible to prevent the act of snooping on the result of the other person's game after the other person has played the game.

<Navigation error insurance processing>
Further, in the pachi-slot machine 1, when the information received from the main side includes the information of the main side navigation, the sub side determines whether or not the determined effect is the effect corresponding to the main side navigation. However, if it is not the corresponding effect, the effect determined by lottery is forcibly rewritten to the effect corresponding to the main navigation. As a result, even if the effect suitable for the main navigation is not drawn for some reason, the sub effect can be rewritten to the effect suitable for the main navigation and executed. The notification can be reliably performed on both sides, and as a result, the player can reliably enjoy the notification.

[Appendix 1]
The pachislot machine 1 of Appendix 1 is as follows.

[Background technology]
Conventionally, when a player inserts a game medium such as a medal or a coin (hereinafter referred to as "insertion operation") and the start lever is operated (hereinafter referred to as "start operation"), a plurality of symbols are respectively inserted. When the rotation of the plurality of reels arranged on the surface of the is started and the stop button is operated (hereinafter referred to as "stop operation"), the rotation of the plurality of reels is stopped, and the combination of the symbols displayed as a result is obtained. There is known a so-called pachislot machine, in which benefits are given according to the number of reels.

In such a game machine, when the start operation is detected by the start switch, a random number value is extracted and a lottery is performed (hereinafter, the result of this lottery is referred to as an "internal winning combination"), and the stepping motor is driven and controlled. When the stop operation is detected by the stop switch, the stepping motor is driven and controlled to stop the rotation of the plurality of reels based on the internal winning combination.

Further, as shown in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2009-178510, in recent years, a plurality of cells are provided to give a predetermined effect to each of the plurality of cells, and an image corresponding to the effect given to the cells is provided. Is known as a game machine that gives a game like sugoroku by displaying on the square.

[Outline of Invention]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
According to such a game machine, since the development of the game after that can be imagined from the image displayed on the square, it is possible to improve the interest of the game, but the displayed image is not suitable for the player. If it was profitable, there was a risk that the interest of the game would decline, and further improvement was required.

The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine having game performance that does not impair the interest of the game.

[Means to solve problems]
The gaming machine according to the present invention has a plurality of reels (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R) on which a plurality of symbols are displayed, and a symbol display means (for example, a symbol display means) for displaying a part of the plurality of symbols displayed on the reels. , The reel display window 4), the start operation detecting means (for example, the main control circuit 91, the start switch 79) for detecting the start operation by the player, and the reel based on the detection of the start operation by the start operation detecting means. Based on the symbol changing means (for example, main control circuit 91, stepping motor) that changes the symbol by rotating and the detection of the start operation by the start operation detection means, the internal winning is a predetermined probability from a plurality of combinations. An internal winning combination determining means (for example, a main control circuit 91) for determining a combination, and a stop operation detecting means (for example, a main control circuit 91) provided corresponding to the plurality of reels and detecting a stop operation for stopping each reel. The rotation of the reel is stopped based on the control circuit 91, the stop switch board 80), the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means, and the timing at which the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means. When the reel stop control means (for example, main control circuit 91, stepping motor) for stopping the fluctuation of the symbol displayed on the symbol display means and the reel stop control means stop the fluctuation of the symbol. , A winning determination means for determining whether or not the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means has won, based on the combination of symbols stopped on the effective line provided on the symbol display means (for example, One reward information from the main control circuit 91) and a plurality of reward information (for example, event mass) having different rewards associated with each other, each of a plurality of games from the current game to the game a predetermined number of times ahead. When the grant condition is satisfied in the reward information setting means (for example, the main control circuit 91) and the game in which the reward information is set, the reward corresponding to the reward information set for the game is paid. The reward giving means (for example, the main control circuit 91) to be given, the individual images (for example, the display mass "enemy", etc.) provided in association with each of the plurality of reward information, and all of the plurality of reward information. A storage means (for example, a rom cartridge board 86) for storing a plurality of images including a common image (for example, a display mass “unknown”) commonly provided in the reels, and the reward information setting means are used for the plurality of games. Display that displays a predetermined image based on multiple reward information set for The display means includes means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 11, a sub-control circuit 101) and an operation receiving means (for example, an operation button 22) for receiving a predetermined operation, and the display means uses the operation receiving means to perform the predetermined operation. If is not accepted, an individual image corresponding to the reward information set by the reward information setting means is displayed in association with each of the plurality of games, and the operation receiving means performs the predetermined operation. When it is accepted, the common image is displayed in association with each of the plurality of times of the game regardless of the reward information set by the reward information setting means.

According to such a game machine, when reward information is set for a plurality of times of games by the reward information setting means, basically, individual images corresponding to the set rewards are displayed. By displaying such an individual image, the player can imagine the subsequent development of the game, which is preferable. Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, when a predetermined operation is accepted, a common image that is common regardless of the reward is displayed instead of an individual image according to the reward to be given. As a result, even if reward information that is not advantageous to the player is set for the subsequent game, the player cannot imagine the subsequent game from the displayed common image. .. As described above, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, when the reward information is set, it is possible to switch between an individual image in which the set reward can be easily grasped and a common image in which the set reward is difficult to grasp. It is possible to display a display that suits the player's taste, and it is possible to realize a playability that does not impair the interest of the game.

Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, when the predetermined operation is received by the operation receiving means, the display means displays in association with the current game among the plurality of games. It is characterized in that the common image is switched to an individual image corresponding to the reward information set for the current game and displayed.

According to such a game machine, it is difficult to grasp the reward given by displaying the common image for the game after the current game, while the individual image is changed from the common image for the current game. By switching to and displaying, it is easy to grasp the reward to be given. In this way, the reward content can be hidden by the common image until immediately before, and the reward content can be grasped by the individual image immediately before, so that the playability of the current game can be enhanced. As a result, even if the subsequent development of the game is not preferable for the player, the gameability as a whole can be enhanced without the player grasping the subsequent development of the game.

[Appendix 2]
The pachislot machine 1 of Appendix 2 is as follows.

[Background technology]
Conventionally, when a player inserts a game medium such as a medal or a coin (hereinafter referred to as "insertion operation") and the start lever is operated (hereinafter referred to as "start operation"), a plurality of symbols are respectively inserted. When the rotation of the plurality of reels arranged on the surface of the is started and the stop button is operated (hereinafter referred to as "stop operation"), the rotation of the plurality of reels is stopped, and the combination of the symbols displayed as a result is obtained. There is known a so-called pachislot machine, in which benefits are given according to the number of reels.

In such a game machine, when the start operation is detected by the start switch, a random number value is extracted and a lottery is performed (hereinafter, the result of this lottery is referred to as an "internal winning combination"), and the stepping motor is driven and controlled. When the stop operation is detected by the stop switch, the stepping motor is driven and controlled to stop the rotation of the plurality of reels based on the internal winning combination.

Further, as shown in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2009-178510, in recent years, a plurality of cells are provided to give a predetermined effect to each of the plurality of cells, and an image corresponding to the effect given to the cells is provided. Is known as a game machine that gives a game like sugoroku by displaying on the square.

[Outline of Invention]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
According to such a game machine, since the development of the game after that can be imagined from the image displayed on the square, it is possible to improve the interest of the game, but the displayed image is not suitable for the player. If it was profitable, there was a risk that the interest of the game would decline, and further improvement was required.

The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine having game performance that does not impair the interest of the game.

[Means to solve problems]
The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine having a normal state (for example, a normal gaming state) and an advantageous state (for example, an ART gaming state) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state as a state for playing a game. There are a plurality of reels (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R) on which a plurality of symbols are displayed, and a symbol display means (for example, a reel display window 4) for displaying a part of the plurality of symbols displayed on the reels. ), The start operation detecting means for detecting the start operation by the player (for example, the main control circuit 91, the start switch 79), and the reel is rotated based on the detection of the start operation by the start operation detecting means. Based on the symbol changing means (for example, main control circuit 91, stepping motor) that changes the symbol and the detection of the start operation by the start operation detection means, the internal winning combination is determined with a predetermined probability from a plurality of combinations. Winning combination determining means (for example, main control circuit 91) and stop operation detecting means (for example, main control circuit 91, stop) provided corresponding to the plurality of reels and detecting a stop operation for stopping each reel. The symbol display by stopping the rotation of the reel based on the switch board 80), the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means, and the timing at which the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means. The reel stop control means (for example, main control circuit 91, stepping motor) for stopping the fluctuation of the symbol displayed on the means, and the symbol display means when the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped by the reel stop control means. Winning determination means (for example, main control circuit 91) for determining whether or not the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means has won a prize based on the combination of symbols stopped on the effective line provided on the reels. And, in the advantageous state, when a predetermined start condition is satisfied, the reward game starting means (for example, the main control circuit 91) for starting the reward game (for example, the additional zone 1) for giving a reward, and the reward game during the reward game , One game control information from the game control information (for example, event mass) including a plurality of reward information having different rewards associated with each other, each of a plurality of games from the current game to the game a predetermined number of times ahead. When the setting means (for example, the main control circuit 91) set for the game and the game in which the game control information is set satisfy the granting conditions, the game is played based on the game control information set for the game. With the reward game control means to control (for example, the main control circuit 91) , And the reward game control means is a game in which the first game control information (for example, event mass “red”) is set, a specific number of times (for example, the number of guaranteed games) after the start of the reward game. When a predetermined combination (for example, a replay or less winning combination) is determined as an internal winning combination after the game is played, the reward game is terminated, and a specific number of games are performed after the reward game is started. Even if a predetermined combination is previously determined as an internal winning combination, the reward game is continued without ending, and the grant condition (for example, the event mass "blue 1") is set in the game. For example, if the winning condition (for example, bell or more) is satisfied, the duration of the ongoing advantageous state is extended, and the grant condition (for example, bell or more) is given in the game in which the second reward information (for example, event mass “Character 4”) is set. When the winning) is satisfied, the reset right of the reward game (for example, resurrection stock) is granted, and the reward game starting means is in a situation where the reset right is granted, and the first game control information reward information. When the reward game is completed based on the above, the reward game is restarted.

According to such a game machine, since the game control information is set for a plurality of games during the reward game, the player can imagine the subsequent development of the game, which is preferable. Further, in the game machine according to the present invention, even if the game is set with the first game control information that triggers the end of the reward game, from the start of the reward game to the play of a specific number of games. The reward game continues without ending. As a result, even when disadvantageous game control information (first game control information) is set, the reward game will continue during a specific number of games (that is, the guarantee period). Even in a situation where the later game becomes a disadvantageous development, the disadvantageous development can be avoided within the warranty period, and a certain degree of interest can be guaranteed. In addition, even after the warranty period has expired, if the reset right, which is the reward according to the second reward information, has been granted, the reward game will be restarted at the end, so that the interest of the game will be enhanced. It can be further enhanced.

Further, in the game machine according to the present invention, at the start of the reward game, a plurality of mode information (for example, an additional zone level) having different selection expectations of the game control information set for each of the plurality of games. The reward information setting means further includes a mode setting means for setting one of the mode information, and the reward information setting means provides a second mode information (for example, an additional zone level 3) when the first mode information (for example, an additional zone level 3) is set. The first game control information is selected as the one game control information with a lower probability than when the additional zone level 1) is set, and the mode setting means is the reward game based on the reset right. When resuming, the first mode information is set as the one mode information with a higher probability than when the reward game is started based on the predetermined start condition.

According to such a game machine, when the reward game is restarted based on the reset right, the first mode information is set with a higher probability than when the reward game is started based on a predetermined start condition. Since this first mode information is mode information having a low probability of selecting the first game control information that triggers the end of the reward game, when the reward game is restarted based on the reset right, the predetermined start condition is met. It becomes more difficult (easier to continue) to end the reward game than when the reward game is started based on the above. As a result, if the reset right has been granted, not only will the reward game be restarted at the end, but the reward game itself to be restarted will be easier to continue than usual, further enhancing the interest of the game. Can be done.

[Appendix 3]
The pachislot machine 1 of Appendix 3 is as follows.

[Background technology]
Conventionally, when a player inserts a game medium such as a medal or a coin (hereinafter referred to as "insertion operation") and the start lever is operated (hereinafter referred to as "start operation"), a plurality of symbols are respectively inserted. When the rotation of the plurality of reels arranged on the surface of the is started and the stop button is operated (hereinafter referred to as "stop operation"), the rotation of the plurality of reels is stopped, and the combination of the symbols displayed as a result is obtained. There is known a so-called pachislot machine, in which benefits are given according to the number of reels.

In such a game machine, when the start operation is detected by the start switch, a random number value is extracted and a lottery is performed (hereinafter, the result of this lottery is referred to as an "internal winning combination"), and the stepping motor is driven and controlled. When the stop operation is detected by the stop switch, the stepping motor is driven and controlled to stop the rotation of the plurality of reels based on the internal winning combination.

Further, as shown in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2009-178510, in recent years, a plurality of cells are provided to give a predetermined effect to each of the plurality of cells, and an image corresponding to the effect given to the cells is provided. Is known as a game machine that gives a game like sugoroku by displaying on the square.

[Outline of Invention]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
According to such a game machine, since the development of the game after that can be imagined from the image displayed on the square, it is possible to improve the interest of the game, but the displayed image is not suitable for the player. If it was profitable, there was a risk that the interest of the game would decline, and further improvement was required.

The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine having game performance that does not impair the interest of the game.

[Means to solve problems]
The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine having a normal state (for example, a normal gaming state) and an advantageous state (for example, an ART gaming state) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state as a state for playing a game. There are a plurality of reels (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R) on which a plurality of symbols are displayed, and a symbol display means (for example, a reel display window 4) for displaying a part of the plurality of symbols displayed on the reels. ), The start operation detecting means (for example, the main control circuit 91, the start switch 79) for detecting the start operation by the player, and the reel is rotated based on the detection of the start operation by the start operation detecting means. Based on the symbol changing means (for example, main control circuit 91, stepping motor) that fluctuates the symbol and the detection of the start operation by the start operation detection means, the internal winning combination is determined with a predetermined probability from a plurality of combinations. Winning combination determining means (for example, main control circuit 91) and stop operation detecting means (for example, main control circuit 91, stop) provided corresponding to the plurality of reels and detecting a stop operation for stopping each reel. The symbol display by stopping the rotation of the reel based on the switch board 80), the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means, and the timing at which the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means. The reel stop control means (for example, main control circuit 91, stepping motor) for stopping the fluctuation of the symbol displayed on the means, and the symbol display means when the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped by the reel stop control means. Winning determination means (for example, main control circuit 91) for determining whether or not the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means has won a prize based on the combination of symbols stopped on the effective line provided on the reels. And, when the first start condition (for example, the stock of the additional zone 1) is satisfied, the first reward game starting means (for example, the main control circuit) for starting the first reward game (for example, the additional zone 1) for giving a reward is started. 91) and the second start condition (for example, the stock of the additional zone 2) are satisfied, and the second reward game (for example, the additional zone 2) that gives more rewards than the first reward game is started. One from a plurality of reward information (event mass) having different rewards associated with the second reward game starting means (for example, the main control circuit 91) and the first reward game or the second reward game. Reward information for each of multiple games from the current game to the first game ahead When the reward information setting means (for example, the main control circuit 91) and the game in which the reward information is set satisfy the granting conditions, the reward according to the reward information set for the game is granted. The reward giving means (for example, the main control circuit 91) is provided, and the reward giving means has a predetermined combination (for example, a bell) in a game in which the first reward information (for example, the event mass “back”) is set. When the above) is determined as the internal winning combination, the transition right (for example, the stock of the additional zone 2) for shifting from the first reward game to the second reward game is granted, and the second reward information is set. When a predetermined combination is determined as an internal winning combination in the game being played, a rewriting right to rewrite the set reward information to the first reward information (for example, a right to rewrite to the back mass according to the number of back mass conversions) is granted. When the rewriting right is granted, the reward information setting means rewrites the reward information set for the second number of games after the next game to the first reward information, and the second reward. The game starting means is characterized in that the second reward game is started when the transition right is granted.

According to such a game machine, reward information is set for a plurality of games during the reward game, so that the player can imagine the subsequent development of the game, which is preferable. Here, in the game machine according to the present invention, when the grant condition is satisfied in the game in which the second reward information is set, the reward information set for the subsequent second number of games is used as the first reward information. When the grant condition is satisfied in the game in which the first reward information is set, the second reward game in which more rewards can be expected is started. Therefore, if the reward according to the second reward information can be obtained, the degree of expectation for transition to the second reward game, in which a larger reward can be expected, will increase in the subsequent second number of games. Become. As a result, even if the subsequent development of the game is in a disadvantageous situation for the player, the disadvantageous situation can be avoided by obtaining the reward according to the second reward information, so that the interest of the game is guaranteed. Will be done. At this time, since the granting condition for obtaining the reward according to the reward information is that the predetermined combination is determined as the internal winning combination, compared with the case where the reward according to the reward information can always be obtained. The frequency of rewriting (frequency of appearance of the second reward information) can be increased, and the interest of the game can be further enhanced.

Further, in the game machine according to the present invention, the reward information setting means sets the second reward information for each third number of games in the first notification game.

According to such a game machine, the second reward information is set at a predetermined interval (every third number of times) during the first notification game, so that the first reward information is periodically sent during the first notification game. Opportunity to rewrite. If a reward according to the second reward information can be obtained in this regular chance, the expectation of transition to the second reward game in which a larger reward can be expected will increase in the subsequent games. Therefore, the fun of the game can be further enhanced.

[Appendix 4]
The pachislot machine 1 of Appendix 4 is as follows.

[Background technology]
Conventionally, when a player inserts a game medium such as a medal or a coin (hereinafter referred to as "insertion operation") and the start lever is operated (hereinafter referred to as "start operation"), a plurality of symbols are respectively inserted. When the rotation of the plurality of reels arranged on the surface of the is started and the stop button is operated (hereinafter referred to as "stop operation"), the rotation of the plurality of reels is stopped, and the combination of the symbols displayed as a result is obtained. There is known a so-called pachislot machine, in which benefits are given according to the number of reels.

In such a game machine, when the start operation is detected by the start switch, a random number value is extracted and a lottery is performed (hereinafter, the result of this lottery is referred to as an "internal winning combination"), and the stepping motor is driven and controlled. When the stop operation is detected by the stop switch, the stepping motor is driven and controlled to stop the rotation of the plurality of reels based on the internal winning combination.

Further, in recent years, there are known game machines that notify information that is advantageous to the player, such as information for establishing an internal winning combination, so as not to miss the role determined as the internal winning combination. It should be noted that the notification of information that gives the player an advantage in this way is generally called navigating (navigating), and the period during which the navigating is performed is called AT (assist time), and has an AT function. Game machines are called AT machines and ART machines. Regarding such an AT machine (ART machine), Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2012-050611 discloses a gaming machine provided with an additional special zone for adding the duration of AT.

[Outline of Invention]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In a game machine equipped with such an additional special zone, the duration of AT can be extended during the additional special zone, so that the interest during AT can be improved, but during the additional special zone. When other advantageous states such as bonuses start, the additional special zone may be interrupted, and there is a problem that the situation where the interest is improving is overwhelmed.

The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine that does not impair the interest during the additional game.

[Means to solve problems]
The gaming machine according to the present invention sets as a state in which a game is performed, a notification game state (for example, an ART game state) for notifying information on a stop operation advantageous to the player and a normal state (for example, a normal game state) for not notifying. A game machine having a plurality of reels (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R) on which a plurality of symbols are displayed, and a symbol display means (for example, a symbol display means) for displaying a part of the plurality of symbols displayed on the reels. The reel is rotated based on the reel display window 4), the start operation detecting means for detecting the start operation by the player (for example, the main control circuit 91, the start switch 79), and the detection of the start operation by the start operation detecting means. Based on the symbol changing means (for example, the main control circuit 91, the stepping motor) that changes the symbol by making the reels, and the detection of the start operation by the start operation detection means, an internal winning combination is performed with a predetermined probability from a plurality of combinations. An internal winning combination determining means (for example, a main control circuit 91) for determining the above, and a stop operation detecting means (for example, a main control) provided corresponding to the plurality of reels and detecting a stop operation for stopping each reel. The rotation of the reel is stopped based on the circuit 91, the stop switch board 80), the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means, and the timing at which the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means. When the reel stop control means (for example, main control circuit 91, stepping motor) for stopping the fluctuation of the symbol displayed on the symbol display means and the reel stop control means stop the fluctuation of the symbol. A winning determination means (for example, a main winning combination) for determining whether or not an internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means has won a prize based on a combination of symbols stopped on an effective line provided on the symbol display means. When it is determined by the control circuit 91) and the winning determination means that a predetermined combination (for example, a combination related to the bonus) has won a prize, the bonus starting means (for example, the main control circuit 91) that starts the bonus state and the bonus. When a number of game media exceeding a specified number is given during the state, the bonus ending means (for example, the main control circuit 91) for ending the bonus state and a predetermined start condition (for example, the stock of the additional zone 2) are set. When satisfied, the addition start means (for example, the main control circuit 91) for starting the addition state (for example, the addition zone 2) for extending the duration of the notification gaming state and the bonus state are started during the addition state. And, to end the additional state When the additional control means (for example, the main control circuit 91) that continues without any additional control and the medal-giving combination to which the game medium is assigned during the additional state are determined as the internal winning combination, the duration of the notified gaming state is extended. The internal winning combination determining means is provided with an additional control means (for example, a main control circuit 91) and a display means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 11 and a sub control circuit 101) for displaying an effect screen according to the current state. Determines the medal-giving combination as an internal winning combination with a higher probability than in a state other than the bonus state during the bonus state, and the display means is in the bonus state started in a state other than the additional state. , A bonus effect screen according to the bonus state, and a bonus effect screen for displaying the remaining number of payouts obtained by subtracting the number of game media given during the bonus state from the specified number is displayed, and during the additional state, The additional effect screen according to the additional state is displayed, and during the bonus state started during the additional state, the specified number of game media are given while maintaining the additional effect screen displayed during the additional state. It is characterized by displaying the number of games required to be played.

According to such a game machine, even if the bonus state is started during the addition state, the addition state is continued without ending. Here, in the bonus state, the medal-giving role that triggers the extension of the duration during the addition state is determined as the internal winning combination with a high probability, so the bonus state that starts during the addition state is changed from the normal addition state. Can also be used as a special additional state in which the duration is easily extended. As a result, the bonus state in the added state can be made into a more advantageous state, so that it is possible to further enhance the interest in the added state without pouring water into the situation as in the past.
Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the bonus effect screen peculiar to the bonus state is displayed during the bonus state started in the state other than the addition state, while the bonus state started during the addition state is displayed. In order to maintain the additional effect screen according to the additional state, it is possible to grasp at a glance that the additional state is continuing. At this time, the bonus effect screen displays the remaining number of payouts up to the specified number that triggers the end of the bonus state, while the additional effect screen displays the number of games required for the specified number of game media to be granted. indicate. In this way, not only the effect screen is different between the bonus effect screen and the additional effect screen, but also the display of the end condition of the bonus state is different from the normal bonus state, so that the bonus in the normal bonus state and the additional state is different. It is possible to differentiate the display from the state and give a special playability to the bonus state in the added state, and as a result, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, in a state other than the additional state, the progress of the game is temporarily stopped at the start and end of the bonus state, while the bonus state is started in the additional state. Further, a game control means (for example, a main control circuit 91) that does not stop the progress of the game at the end of the game is further provided.

According to such a game machine, in a state other than the additional state, the progress of the game is temporarily stopped at the start and end of the bonus state, so that a period of the start effect and the end effect of the bonus state can be provided. Diversity of production can be ensured. On the other hand, at the start and end of the bonus state during the bonus state, the progress of the game is not stopped, so that the continuity of the added state before and after the bonus state can be ensured. By controlling the progress of the game according to the situation in which the bonus state starts in this way, various game characteristics can be realized.

[Appendix 5]
The pachislot machine 1 of Appendix 5 is as follows.

[Background technology]
Conventionally, when a player inserts a game medium such as a medal or a coin (hereinafter referred to as "insertion operation") and the start lever is operated (hereinafter referred to as "start operation"), a plurality of symbols are respectively inserted. When the rotation of the plurality of reels arranged on the surface of the is started and the stop button is operated (hereinafter referred to as "stop operation"), the rotation of the plurality of reels is stopped, and the combination of the symbols displayed as a result is obtained. There is known a so-called pachislot machine, in which benefits are given according to the number of reels.

In such a game machine, when the start operation is detected by the start switch, a random number value is extracted and a lottery is performed (hereinafter, the result of this lottery is referred to as an "internal winning combination"), and the stepping motor is driven and controlled. When the stop operation is detected by the stop switch, the stepping motor is driven and controlled to stop the rotation of the plurality of reels based on the internal winning combination.

Further, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2009-261547 discloses a gaming machine having a plurality of continuous effects for notifying whether or not a transition to a state advantageous to the player and a privilege to be advantageous to the player are given. Has been done. In such a game machine, a ratio to be selected for a plurality of continuous productions is predetermined, and based on this ratio, a continuous production having a high expectation and a continuous production with a low expectation can be provided. It is expected that the interest of the game will improve.

[Outline of Invention]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in such a game machine, continuous production tends to be performed as the experience of the game increases, so that it is possible to distinguish between continuous production with high expectation and continuous production with low expectation to some extent. Therefore, when the continuous production with low expectation is executed, the player not only plays the game without any sense of expectation, but also when the continuous production with high expectation is executed, Contrary to the expectation, when advantageous benefits are not given, there is a problem that the interest of the game is greatly reduced.

The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of reducing a decrease in interest when a result is disadvantageous to a player.

[Means to solve problems]
The gaming machine according to the present invention has a plurality of reels (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R) on which a plurality of symbols are displayed, and a symbol display means (for example, a symbol display means) for displaying a part of the plurality of symbols displayed on the reels. , The reel display window 4), the start operation detecting means (for example, the main control circuit 91, the start switch 79) for detecting the start operation by the player, and the reel based on the detection of the start operation by the start operation detecting means. Based on the symbol changing means (for example, main control circuit 91, stepping motor) that changes the symbol by rotating and the detection of the start operation by the start operation detection means, the internal winning is a predetermined probability from a plurality of combinations. An internal winning combination determining means (for example, a main control circuit 91) for determining a combination, and a stop operation detecting means (for example, a main control circuit 91) provided corresponding to the plurality of reels and detecting a stop operation for stopping each reel. The rotation of the reel is stopped based on the control circuit 91, the stop switch board 80), the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means, and the timing at which the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means. When the reel stop control means (for example, main control circuit 91, stepping motor) for stopping the fluctuation of the symbol displayed on the symbol display means and the reel stop control means stop the fluctuation of the symbol. , A winning determination means for determining whether or not the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means has won a prize based on the combination of symbols stopped on the effective line provided on the symbol display means (for example, The main control circuit 91), a point accumulating means (for example, the main control circuit 91) for accumulating internal points (for example, the back mode) when the result of the game becomes a disadvantageous result for the player, and the point accumulating When the internal points accumulated in the means reach a predetermined value, the privilege giving means (for example, the main control circuit 91) that gives a privilege advantageous to the player (for example, winning the ART lottery at the time of winning the bonus) and the points The effect executing means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 11, a sub-control circuit 101) for executing an effect (for example, a back mode absorption effect) suggesting that internal points have been accumulated in the storage means is provided. Can execute the effect when the result of the game becomes at least a part of the results that trigger the point accumulation means to accumulate the internal points, and the result of the game is the point. Accumulation means accumulates internal points It is characterized in that the effect can be executed when the result is different from the result that triggers the effect (for example, when the continuous effect fails).

According to such a game machine, when the internal points accumulated when the result is disadvantageous to the player reaches a predetermined value, a privilege advantageous to the player is given. At this time, when the internal points are accumulated, the effect suggesting that effect is executed. Therefore, even if the unfavorable results are continuous, depending on the accumulated amount of the internal points suggested by the effect, after that. It is possible to have a sense of expectation for the game, and it is possible to reduce the decline in the interest of the game due to the unfavorable result. In particular, by executing the effect that suggests that the internal points have been accumulated at a timing different from the opportunity for accumulating the internal points, the effect is executed at various timings different from the timing at which the internal points are actually accumulated. It is possible to give diversity to the production. This point can be particularly expected in recent game machines, in which the main side must strictly manage the payout. In other words, when the internal points reach a predetermined value, a privilege that is advantageous to the player is given, so the accumulation of internal points is related to the payout and must be managed by the main side, but the capacity of the main side is limited. Therefore, it is necessary to suppress the opportunity to accumulate internal points. In this respect, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, since the effect can be executed at a different opportunity from the opportunity for accumulating internal points, the capacity on the main side (that is, the opportunity for accumulating internal points) is suppressed while suppressing the effect. The production can be executed at various occasions, and the production can be made diverse.

Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, when the effect executing means does not perform the effect even though the point accumulating means has accumulated the internal points, the accumulated internal points are accumulated and calculated as a difference point. The difference calculating means (for example, the sub-control circuit 101) is further provided, and the effect executing means is based on the difference point calculated by the difference calculating means when the result of the game becomes a result that can execute the effect. The effect is executed, and the difference calculation means clears the difference point when the effect is executed by the effect executing means.

In such a game machine, when the effect is not executed even though the internal points are accumulated, the internal points are accumulated, so that the internal points accumulated between the effects can be calculated as the difference points. .. When executing the production at a different opportunity than the opportunity to accumulate internal points as described above, if the internal points of the previous game and the internal points of this game are compared, the internal points accumulated so far can be compared. Cannot be properly suggested. In this regard, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, since the effect suggesting that the internal points have been accumulated is executed based on the accumulated internal points accumulated from the time of the previous effect execution, it has been accumulated so far. The internal point can be suggested appropriately.

[Appendix 6]
The pachislot machine 1 of Appendix 6 is as follows.

[Background technology]
Conventionally, when a player inserts a game medium such as a medal or a coin (hereinafter referred to as "insertion operation") and the start lever is operated (hereinafter referred to as "start operation"), a plurality of symbols are respectively inserted. When the rotation of the plurality of reels arranged on the surface of the is started and the stop button is operated (hereinafter referred to as "stop operation"), the rotation of the plurality of reels is stopped, and the combination of the symbols displayed as a result is obtained. There is known a so-called pachislot machine, in which benefits are given according to the number of reels.

In such a game machine, when the start operation is detected by the start switch, a random number value is extracted and a lottery is performed (hereinafter, the result of this lottery is referred to as an "internal winning combination"), and the stepping motor is driven and controlled. When the stop operation is detected by the stop switch, the stepping motor is driven and controlled to stop the rotation of the plurality of reels based on the internal winning combination.

Further, in recent years, a game machine in which a player selects a character appearing in a production from a plurality of characters and performs a production using the selected character has also been proposed, and Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-207997 discloses. , A game machine in which a character and a costume of the character can be selected according to the operation of the player is disclosed.

[Outline of Invention]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
According to such a game machine, the characters that appear can be set (customized) according to the player's taste, so that the interest of the game can be improved and the game can be made less tired. However, if the player is allowed to freely select the costume of the character, there is a risk that settings that do not match the specifications of the game machine or the motif of the character may be made, which may damage the image of the game machine or the character. ..

The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine in which a character can be customized without damaging a unique image.

[Means to solve problems]
The gaming machine according to the present invention has a symbol display means (for example, a reel display window 4) for displaying a part of a plurality of symbols and a symbol changing means (for example, a main control) for changing the symbol based on the establishment of a start condition. (Circuit 91, stepping motor), an internal lottery means (for example, main control circuit 91) that performs internal lottery based on the establishment of a start condition, and a stop of fluctuation of the symbol based on the lottery result of the internal lottery means. Based on the combination of the stop control means (for example, the main control circuit 91, the stepping motor) to be caused, and the symbol displayed on the symbol display means when the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped by the stop control means, the game A game control means for controlling the progress (for example, a main control circuit 91), a character determination means for determining one character from a plurality of types of characters (for example, a sub control circuit 101), and a plurality of character display modes. First display mode determining means (for example, sub-control circuit 101) for determining one first display mode information from the first display mode information (for example, accessories) based on a selection operation, and a character display mode. A second display mode in which one second display mode information is automatically determined based on or automatically from a plurality of second display mode information (for example, costumes) different from the first display mode information according to the above. The determining means (for example, the sub-control circuit 101) and the character determined by the character determining means are subjected to the first display mode information and the second display mode determined by the first display mode determining means and the second display mode determining means. A display means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 11, a sub-control circuit 101) for displaying in a mode corresponding to a combination with information and the first display mode information can be selected in combination with the first display mode information. The combination defining means (for example, the sub-control circuit 101) that defines the type of the second display mode information is provided, and the combination defining means is limited to the specific second display mode information among the plurality of second display mode information. Is defined as the second display mode information that can be combined with the specific first display mode information, and the second display mode determining means uses the first display mode determining means to provide the specific first display mode information. Once determined, the specific second display mode information is automatically determined as the first second display mode information.

According to such a game machine, the player can select the first display mode information (accessory) and the second display mode information (costume) in combination with respect to the display mode of the character, so that the character to appear can be selected. It can be customized to suit the player's taste. At this time, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the second display mode information that can be combined with the first display mode information is defined in advance, and only the specific second display mode information is defined as information that can be combined. When the first display mode information (specific first display mode information) is selected by the player, the only specific second display mode information that can be combined is automatically determined. As a result, combinations that may damage the image of the game machine or the character can be made non-selectable, and the character can be customized without damaging the unique image. Further, when the specific first display mode information is selected by the player, the only specific second display mode information that can be combined is automatically determined, so that the player does not have to take time and effort and is unique. It is possible to customize the character without damaging the image of.

Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, in the second display mode determining means, the predetermined second display mode information different from the specific second display mode information is the first second display mode based on the selection operation. When the specific first display mode information is determined by the first display mode determining means when the information is determined, the specific second display mode information is automatically used as the first second display mode information. It is characterized by making a decision.

According to such a game machine, even if the second display mode information has already been determined by the player, the first display mode information (specific first display mode information) is subsequently selected by the player. If so, the only specific second display mode information that can be combined is automatically determined. Even if the player's selection is accepted in this way, the display mode information that can only be combined is automatically switched, so the character can be customized without taking the trouble of the player and without damaging the unique image. Becomes possible.

[Appendix 7]
The pachislot machine 1 of Appendix 7 is as follows.

[Background technology]
Conventionally, when a player inserts a game medium such as a medal or a coin (hereinafter referred to as "insertion operation") and the start lever is operated (hereinafter referred to as "start operation"), a plurality of symbols are respectively inserted. When the rotation of the plurality of reels arranged on the surface of the is started and the stop button is operated (hereinafter referred to as "stop operation"), the rotation of the plurality of reels is stopped, and the combination of the symbols displayed as a result is obtained. There is known a so-called pachislot machine, in which benefits are given according to the number of reels.

In such a game machine, when the start operation is detected by the start switch, a random number value is extracted and a lottery is performed (hereinafter, the result of this lottery is referred to as an "internal winning combination"), and the stepping motor is driven and controlled. When the stop operation is detected by the stop switch, the stepping motor is driven and controlled to stop the rotation of the plurality of reels based on the internal winning combination.

Further, in recent years, a game machine in which a player selects a character appearing in a production from a plurality of characters and performs a production using the selected character has also been proposed, and Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-207997 discloses. , A game machine in which a character and a costume of the character can be selected according to the operation of the player is disclosed. According to such a game machine, the characters that appear can be set (customized) according to the player's taste, so that the interest of the game can be improved and the game can be made less tired.

[Outline of Invention]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
By the way, in order to further enhance the effect of customization, it is preferable to provide more options such as increasing the selectable items and increasing the types that can be selected within each item. In this regard, in the above-mentioned game machine, the player's selection operation is accepted via the operation buttons such as the cross key and the enter button, but in the game machine, the cross key and the enter button are additional operation units. Basically, the operability is poor, and there is a problem that the selection operation becomes troublesome as the number of choices increases.

Further, in recent years, in order to enable intuitive operation, a touch panel capable of touch operation may be provided in the game machine, but some players do not like such intuitive operation. There are many people, and because it is intuitive, there is a problem that it is difficult to convey the operation method by video or the like when the operation method cannot be understood intuitively.

The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of a selection operation by a method suitable for a player.

[Means to solve problems]
The gaming machine according to the present invention has a symbol display means (for example, a reel display window 4) for displaying a part of a plurality of symbols and a symbol changing means (for example, a main control) for changing the symbol based on the establishment of a start condition. Circuit 91, stepping motor), internal lottery means (for example, main control circuit 91) that performs internal lottery based on the establishment of the start condition, and stop the fluctuation of the icon based on the lottery result of the internal lottery means. Based on the combination of the stop control means (for example, the main control circuit 91, the stepping motor) to be caused, and the symbol displayed on the symbol display means when the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped by the stop control means, the game A game control means for controlling the progress (for example, a main control circuit 91), a touch panel for receiving a touch operation for an icon (for example, a liquid crystal display device 11, a touch sensor 111), a movement operation for a selection cursor, and a selection of the selection cursor. An operation button (for example, an operation button 22) that accepts a decision operation for determining an icon to be displayed is provided, and an opened icon among a plurality of icons can be selected by the operation via the touch panel, but is not opened. The icon cannot be selected, and in the operation via the operation button, the selection cursor to be moved based on the movement operation can select both the opened icon and the unopened icon.

According to such a game machine, the selection operation can be performed by both the operation via the touch panel and the operation via the operation buttons, so that the player performs the selection operation by the method preferred by himself / herself. be able to. In addition, it is possible to clarify that the unopened icon cannot be selected from a plurality of icons by making it impossible to select the unopened icon in the operation via the touch panel, that is, not responding even if the touch is made. it can. In addition, in the operation via the selection button, the unopened icon can also be selected with the selection cursor, that is, the selection cursor can be aligned, so that this unopened icon cannot be determined now but will be released in the future. It becomes clear that it can be decided.

Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, movement is performed based on a touch operation mode for determining one icon selected by a touch operation via the touch panel from a plurality of icons and a movement operation via the operation buttons. In a situation where the selection cursor selects one icon, the button operation mode for determining the one icon from a plurality of icons based on the determination operation via the operation button and the one operation mode for determining the one icon are determined. The operation mode determining means (for example, the sub-control circuit 101) is further provided, and the operation mode determining means performs a movement operation or a determination operation via the operation buttons in a situation where the touch operation mode is determined as the operation mode. When it is accepted, the operation mode is switched from the touch operation mode to the button operation mode, and when the touch operation is accepted via the touch panel in a situation where the button operation mode is determined as the operation mode, the operation mode is changed. It is characterized by switching from the button operation mode to the touch operation mode.

According to such a game machine, the operation mode includes a touch operation mode in which one icon is determined by a touch operation on an icon, and a button operation mode in which one icon is determined by moving a selection cursor. Since these operation modes are automatically switched by accepting the operation corresponding to each operation mode (specifically, when a touch operation is received in the button operation mode, the button operation mode is switched to the touch operation mode, and the touch operation mode is selected. When a button operation is accepted at times, the touch operation mode is switched to the button operation mode), and the operation mode can be easily switched, so that the player can freely select the operation mode he / she prefers.

[Appendix 8]
The pachislot machine 1 of Appendix 8 is as follows.

[Background technology]
Conventionally, when a player inserts a game medium such as a medal or a coin (hereinafter referred to as "insertion operation") and the start lever is operated (hereinafter referred to as "start operation"), a plurality of symbols are respectively inserted. When the rotation of the plurality of reels arranged on the surface of the is started and the stop button is operated (hereinafter referred to as "stop operation"), the rotation of the plurality of reels is stopped, and the combination of the symbols displayed as a result is obtained. There is known a so-called pachislot machine, in which benefits are given according to the number of reels.

In such a game machine, when the start operation is detected by the start switch, a random number value is extracted and a lottery is performed (hereinafter, the result of this lottery is referred to as an "internal winning combination"), and the stepping motor is driven and controlled. When the stop operation is detected by the stop switch, the stepping motor is driven and controlled to stop the rotation of the plurality of reels based on the internal winning combination.

Further, in recent years, a game machine in which a player selects a character appearing in a production from a plurality of characters and performs a production using the selected character has also been proposed, and Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-207997 discloses. , A game machine in which a character and a costume of the character can be selected according to the operation of the player is disclosed. According to such a game machine, the characters that appear can be set (customized) according to the player's taste, so that the interest of the game can be improved and the game can be made less tired.

[Outline of Invention]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
By the way, in order to further enhance the effect of customization, it is preferable to provide more options such as increasing the selectable items and increasing the types that can be selected within each item. In this regard, in the above-mentioned game machine, the player's selection operation is accepted via the operation buttons such as the cross key and the enter button, but in the game machine, the cross key and the enter button are additional operation units. Basically, the operability is poor, and there is a problem that the selection operation becomes troublesome as the number of choices increases.

Further, in recent years, in order to enable intuitive operation, a touch panel capable of touch operation may be provided in the game machine, but some players do not like such intuitive operation. There are many people, and because it is intuitive, there is a problem that it is difficult to convey the operation method by video or the like when the operation method cannot be understood intuitively.

The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of a selection operation by a method suitable for a player.

[Means to solve problems]
The gaming machine according to the present invention has a symbol display means for displaying a part of a plurality of symbols (for example, a reel display window 4) and a symbol changing means for changing the symbol based on the establishment of a start condition (for example, a main control). (Circuit 91, stepping motor), an internal lottery means (for example, main control circuit 91) that performs internal lottery based on the establishment of a start condition, and a stop of fluctuation of the icon based on the lottery result of the internal lottery means. Based on the combination of the stop control means (for example, the main control circuit 91, the stepping motor) to be caused, and the symbol displayed on the symbol display means when the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped by the stop control means, the game A game control means for controlling the progress (for example, a main control circuit 91), a touch panel for receiving a touch operation for an icon (for example, a liquid crystal display device 11, a touch sensor 111), a movement operation for a selection cursor, and a selection of the selection cursor. An operation button (for example, an operation button 22) that accepts a decision operation for determining an icon to be selected is displayed in the first mode by a touch operation via the touch panel, and the icon being selected by the selection cursor is displayed in the first mode. A display control means (for example, a sub-control circuit 101) for displaying in a second aspect different from the first aspect is provided.

According to such a game machine, the selection operation can be performed by both the operation via the touch panel and the operation via the operation buttons, so that the player performs the selection operation by the method preferred by himself / herself. be able to. Further, by making the display mode of the selected icon different between the touch operation and the button operation, specifically, during the touch operation, the selected icon is displayed in the first mode (for example, with a touch ON effect). In the button operation mode, the selected icon is displayed in the second mode (for example, with a selection cursor), so that the difference between the two operations can be clarified.

Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, movement is performed based on a touch operation mode for determining one icon selected by a touch operation via the touch panel from a plurality of icons and a movement operation via the operation buttons. In a situation where the selection cursor selects one icon, the button operation mode for determining the one icon from a plurality of icons based on the determination operation via the operation button and the one operation mode for determining the one icon are determined. The operation mode determining means (for example, the sub-control circuit 101) is further provided, and the operation mode determining means performs a movement operation or a determination operation via the operation buttons in a situation where the touch operation mode is determined as the operation mode. When it is accepted, the operation mode is switched from the touch operation mode to the button operation mode, and when the touch operation is accepted via the touch panel in a situation where the button operation mode is determined as the operation mode, the operation mode is changed. It is characterized by switching from the button operation mode to the touch operation mode.

According to such a game machine, the operation mode includes a touch operation mode in which one icon is determined by a touch operation on an icon, and a button operation mode in which one icon is determined by moving a selection cursor. Since these operation modes are automatically switched by accepting the operation corresponding to each operation mode (specifically, when a touch operation is received in the button operation mode, the button operation mode is switched to the touch operation mode, and the touch operation mode is selected. When a button operation is accepted at times, the touch operation mode is switched to the button operation mode), and the operation mode can be easily switched, so that the player can freely select the operation mode he / she prefers.

[Appendix 9]
The pachislot machine 1 of Appendix 9 is as follows.

[Background technology]
Conventionally, when a player inserts a game medium such as a medal or a coin (hereinafter referred to as "insertion operation") and the start lever is operated (hereinafter referred to as "start operation"), a plurality of symbols are respectively inserted. When the rotation of the plurality of reels arranged on the surface of the is started and the stop button is operated (hereinafter referred to as "stop operation"), the rotation of the plurality of reels is stopped, and the combination of the symbols displayed as a result is obtained. There is known a so-called pachislot machine, in which benefits are given according to the number of reels.

In such a game machine, when the start operation is detected by the start switch, a random number value is extracted and a lottery is performed (hereinafter, the result of this lottery is referred to as an "internal winning combination"), and the stepping motor is driven and controlled. When the stop operation is detected by the stop switch, the stepping motor is driven and controlled to stop the rotation of the plurality of reels based on the internal winning combination.

Further, in recent years, as shown in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-207997, a gaming machine that cooperates with a mobile phone or a smartphone owned by a player is also known. In such a game machine, the result of the game is coded and displayed, and when the code is read by a mobile phone or the like, the read result of the game is stored in the server via the mobile phone. Then, when the next game is played, a password corresponding to the accumulated game result is issued from the server, and by inputting the password into the game machine, information such as the production history of the previous game is restored and continued. You can play the game from.

[Outline of Invention]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
By the way, some players are not interested in taking over the production history from the previous game, and may be interested only in the result of the game in this game, and such a player does not need to take over. It feels annoying to bother to issue and enter a password for the production history. Therefore, in recent years, players who only aim to accumulate the results of this game without taking over the production history from the previous game can omit the password input and start accumulating the results of the game. A game machine having a function of easy start has also been proposed.

However, if the password input is omitted, authentication on the server becomes unnecessary, and anyone can easily start the password, which may lead to an unfavorable situation. Specifically, it is possible to set a simple start for a game machine that one does not play, and after another person plays a game on the game machine, the history of the game can be stolen later. , Further improvement was required for easy start.

The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of preventing an act of stealing the game history of another person.

[Means to solve problems]
The gaming machine according to the present invention has a symbol display means (for example, a reel display window 4) for displaying a part of a plurality of symbols and a symbol changing means (for example, a main control) for changing the symbol based on the establishment of a start condition. Circuit 91, stepping motor), internal lottery means (for example, main control circuit 91) that performs internal lottery based on the establishment of the start condition, and the movement of the symbol is stopped based on the lottery result of the internal lottery means. The game is based on the combination of the stop control means (for example, the main control circuit 91, the stepping motor) to be caused, and the symbol displayed on the symbol display means when the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped by the stop control means. A game control means for controlling the progress (for example, the main control circuit 91), a history management means for managing the game history indicating the result of the game (for example, the sub control circuit 101), and the game history managed by the history management means. A first history screen (for example, the first page of the game history) for displaying the first game history which is a part of the above, and a second history screen (for example, for example) for displaying a second game history different from the first game history. A display means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 11) for displaying a plurality of display screens including (the second page of the game history), a display control means (for example, a sub-control circuit 101) for controlling the display of the display means, and the first Registration that accepts the registration of a player who plays a game by the registration procedure of 1 (for example, a formal registration procedure) or a second registration procedure (for example, a simple registration procedure) that is simpler than the first registration procedure. A reception means (for example, a sub-control circuit 101) is provided, and the display control means has both the first game history and the second game history when registration is received by the first registration procedure. While controlling the display of the display means so that the display means can be displayed, when registration is accepted by the second registration procedure, the first game history can be displayed and the second game history cannot be displayed. It is characterized in that the display of the display means is controlled as possible.

According to such a game machine, in order to accept the registration of the player who plays the game by the first registration procedure and the second registration procedure which is simpler than the first registration procedure, the player officially takes the procedure. You can select and perform simple registration and simple registration that requires a simple procedure. In this case, if registration is accepted by the first registration procedure, both the first game history and the second game history can be displayed, while registration is accepted by the second registration procedure. Although the first game history can be displayed, the second game history cannot be displayed. As a result, when the simple registration is used, only a part of the game history can be viewed, so that it is possible to prevent the act of stealing the game results of another person by using the simple registration. In addition, for players who have taken the trouble to register by following the formal procedure, the use of formal registration is promoted by giving a privilege (display of the second game history) that does not directly affect the game. As a result, it is possible to attach to the game machine and promote the operation of the game machine.

[Appendix 10]
The pachislot machine 1 of Appendix 10 is as follows.

[Background technology]
Conventionally, when a player inserts a game medium such as a medal or a coin (hereinafter referred to as "insertion operation") and the start lever is operated (hereinafter referred to as "start operation"), a plurality of symbols are respectively inserted. When the rotation of the plurality of reels arranged on the surface of the is started and the stop button is operated (hereinafter referred to as "stop operation"), the rotation of the plurality of reels is stopped, and the combination of the symbols displayed as a result is obtained. There is known a so-called pachislot machine, in which benefits are given according to the number of reels.

In such a game machine, when the start operation is detected by the start switch, a random number value is extracted and a lottery is performed (hereinafter, the result of this lottery is referred to as an "internal winning combination"), and the stepping motor is driven and controlled. When the stop operation is detected by the stop switch, the stepping motor is driven and controlled to stop the rotation of the plurality of reels based on the internal winning combination.

Further, as shown in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-057732, information advantageous to the player, such as information for establishing the internal winning combination, so as not to miss the role determined as the internal winning combination in recent years. Is known to the player. It should be noted that the notification of information that gives the player an advantage in this way is generally called navigating (navigating), and the period during which the navigating is performed is called AT (assist time), and has an AT function. Game machines are called AT machines and ART machines.

[Outline of Invention]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
According to such a game machine, superiority or inferiority occurs in the game with or without navigation, so that it is possible to realize a game playability that cannot be obtained only by a simple lottery, but the player is premised on adopting the AT function. It is necessary to design so that you can enjoy navigation without fail. However, there are cases where proper navigation cannot be performed when some kind of error occurs, and countermeasures for such cases are required.

The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine in which a player can surely enjoy navigation.

[Means to solve problems]
The gaming machine according to the present invention has a plurality of reels (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R) on which a plurality of symbols are displayed, and a symbol display means (for example, a symbol display means) for displaying a part of the plurality of symbols displayed on the reels. , Reel display window 4), a main control unit (for example, main control circuit 91) that controls the progress of the game, a sub-control unit (for example, sub-control circuit 101) that controls the effect related to the game, and an effect related to the game. An effect executing means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 11) to be executed, and the main control unit includes a start operation detecting means (for example, a main control circuit 91, a start switch 79) for detecting a start operation by a player. Based on the detection of the start operation by the start operation detection means, the symbol change means (for example, the main control circuit 91, the stepping motor) that changes the symbol by rotating the reel, and the start operation by the start operation detection means. Based on the detection, when determined as the internal winning combination, a plurality of symbol combinations including the first symbol combination or the second symbol combination can be stopped and displayed according to the order of the stop operation. An internal winning combination determining means (for example, a main control circuit 91) that determines an internal winning combination from among the winning combinations with a predetermined probability, and a stop operation provided corresponding to the plurality of reels to stop each reel. The stop operation detecting means (for example, the main control circuit 91, the stop switch board 80) to be detected, the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means, and the timing at which the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means. Based on this, the reel stop control means (for example, the main control circuit 91, the stepping motor) that stops the fluctuation of the symbol displayed on the symbol display means by stopping the rotation of the reel, and the reel stop control means. Whether or not the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means has won a prize based on the combination of the stopped symbols on the effective line provided on the symbol display means when the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped. When the push order combination is determined as the internal winning combination by the winning determination means (for example, the main control circuit 91) and the internal winning combination determining means, the first symbol combination is placed on the effective line. The instruction information determining means (for example, the main control circuit 91) for determining the instruction information (for example, the contents of the main navigation) that uniquely indicates the order of the stop operations for displaying the stop display, and the instruction information determining means have been determined. To the instruction information notification means (for example, the information display 14) for notifying the instruction information and the sub-control unit. When the game information regarding the progress result of the game is the instruction information by the instruction information determining means, the notification means (for example, the main control circuit 91) for notifying the game information including the instruction information. The sub-control unit includes, and the effect determining means (for example, the sub-control circuit 101) that determines the effect to be executed by the effect executing means by lottery based on the game information acquired from the main control unit. The effect determination when the effect control means (for example, the sub-control circuit 101) for executing the effect determined by the effect execution means and the instruction information are acquired from the main control unit. The effect determining means includes a determination means (for example, a sub-control circuit 101) for determining whether or not the effect determined by the means is an effect corresponding to the instruction information acquired from the main control unit. When the determination means determines that the effect does not correspond to the instruction information, the determined effect is rewritten into an effect that notifies the order of the stop operations uniquely indicated by the instruction information. It is characterized by.

According to such a game machine, when the main (main control unit) side notifies the order of stop operations, the main control unit includes instruction information in the game information notified to the sub side (sub control unit). Notify game information. Since the sub-control unit determines the effect to be executed based on the game information acquired from the main side by lottery, when the game information includes instruction information, it basically matches the notification on the main side. The effect will be decided, but there may be cases where the effect that matches the notification on the main side is not determined due to some error. Therefore, in the game machine according to the present invention, if the game information received from the main side includes instruction information (notification content on the main side), is the determined effect corresponding to the instruction information? Whether or not it is determined, and if it is not the corresponding effect, the effect determined by lottery is forcibly rewritten to the effect corresponding to the instruction information. As a result, even if the effect that matches the notification on the main side is not drawn for some reason, the effect on the sub side can be rewritten to the effect that matches the notification on the main side and executed. Notification can be reliably performed on both sides of the sub, and as a result, the player can reliably enjoy the notification.

Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the instruction information uniquely indicates the effect corresponding to the instruction information, including the first push order combination and the second push order combination as the push order combination. It is an effect of notifying the order of the stop operation with a color corresponding to the type of the push order combination, and the effect determining means of the sub-control unit is not an effect in which the effect corresponds to the instruction information by the determination means. When it is determined that the effect is determined, the order of the stop operations uniquely indicated by the instruction information is the first color corresponding to the first push order combination and the second push order combination. It is characterized in that it is rewritten into an effect of notifying with a third color different from any of the second colors according to the above.

According to such a game machine, when an effect matching the notification on the main side is drawn, the sub side determines the order of stop operations uniquely indicated by the instruction information according to the type of push order combination. Although the notification is made in a different color, if for some reason the production that matches the notification on the main side is not drawn, the order of the stop operations that the instruction information uniquely indicates corresponds to any of the push order combinations. Notify with no color (third color). As a result, when an error occurs (when an effect matching the notification on the main side is not drawn for some reason), it is possible to prevent the type of push order combination from being erroneously notified.

1 ... Pachislot machine, 3L, 3C, 3R ... Reel, 4 ... Reel display window, 19L, 19C, 19R ... Stop button, 91 ... Main control circuit, 101 ... Sub control circuit

Claims (2)

Display means to display characters and
For the first display mode information related to the display mode of the character, combination rule information that defines a type of second display mode information different from the first display mode information that can be selected in combination with the first display mode information is provided. Memories to memorize and
An operation means for accepting a user's selection operation and
To a computer equipped with
A first determination process for determining one first display mode information from a plurality of first display mode information based on the selection operation received by the operation means.
A second determination process for determining one second display mode information from a plurality of second display mode information based on or automatically based on the selection operation received by the operation means.
A display process for displaying a character on the display means in a mode corresponding to a combination of the first display mode information and the second display mode information determined by the first determination process and the second determination process.
To execute,
In the second determination process, the specific first display mode information defined as being able to combine only the specific second display mode information among the plurality of second display mode information in the combination specification information is the first determination. A program characterized in that, when determined in processing, the specific second display mode information is automatically determined as the first second display mode information. In the second determination process, predetermined second display mode information different from the specific second display mode information is determined as the first second display mode information based on the selection operation received by the operation means. In this case, when the specific first display mode information is determined by the first determination process, the specific second display mode information is automatically determined as the first second display mode information. The program according to claim 1.

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